Air News Release (HQ): New Category of Geothermal Heat Pumps Can Now Earn the Energy Star
*CONTACT:* Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov <ryan.dave@epa.gov> 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* December 14, 2009 *" "* *New Category of Geothermal Heat Pumps Can Now Earn the Energy Star * " " *WASHINGTON** *-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing new requirements for residenti ... Continue reading
Autoadapt press release: The Cost Effective Driving Simulator, Autoadapt Driver Test Station
To the Editor. Here is news for immediate publishing of importance to your readers. Several tragic accidents involving older drivers in recent years have focused the public's attention on the possible risks posed by elderly drivers. Currently about 500.000 of the 30 million licensed drivers in the U.K. are over 65. Tha ... Continue reading
Below and attached is a press release outlining Hal Martin's plans to test this weekend in Daytona with Venturini Motorsports. If you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact me. Hal Martin to Test at Daytona Daytona, FL: It's been a break-through year for Hal "the Ragin' Cajun" Martin, t ... Continue reading
High Octane Thrills Turns Up the Heat at PRI in Orlando
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 14 -- High Octane Thrills turned up the heat in Orlando this week for the annual performance racing industry trade show. Leaving no head unturned, High Octane Thrills set out to establish a new image and to prove that the upcoming Caged Heat Racing Series would be a force to reckon with in 2010. On ... Continue reading
National Technical Systems Announces Fiscal 2010 Third Quarter and Nine Months Results
CALABASAS, Calif., Dec. 14 -- National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS) today announced results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2009. Revenues for the 2010 fiscal year's third quarter and first nine months were driven by increases in revenues in the aerospace and defense sectors, which ... Continue reading
Production of New Panamera Already Reached 10,000 Milestone
Porsche Enjoys Strong Worldwide Demand for Fourth Model ATLANTA and STUTTGART and LEIPZIG, Germany, Dec. 14 -- Just three months after it went on sale in Europe and less than two after its debut in the U.S., the 10,000th Panamera rolled off the production line at Porsche's plant in Leipzig, Germany. The 10,000 Panamera ... Continue reading
Release-Lucky USAR Pro Cup Fan Gets $10,000 Prize
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* * * *Lucky USAR Pro Cup Fan Gets $10,000 Prize* * * *ORLANDO, Fla. (December 10, 2009)—*The USARacing Pro Cup Series has partnered with Crane Cams and S&S Cycle to create the 2010 USAR Pro Cup champion’s custom motorcycle, featuring the new “X-Wedge” engine. Even though the 2010 champion ... Continue reading
Revised-Lucky USAR Pro Cup Fan Get's $10,000 Prize
*Revised to include re-sized images which should make them easier to download. To download a high-res color image, visit www.electronic-pr.comand you'll find these images under 'motorcycles'. * ** *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* * * *Lucky USAR Pro Cup Fan Gets $10,000 Prize* * * *CONCORD, NC. (December 14, 2009)—*The USARac ... Continue reading
Teradata Provides CarMax with Centralized Business Knowledge
Meeting new business requirements for nation's largest used-car retailer RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 14 -- Teradata Corporation , the world's largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, has implemented an Active Enterprise Data Warehouse platform for CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer ... Continue reading
Jacoby Notes that Northern Virginia's Entrepreneurial Culture Attracted Volkswagen to the Region HERNDON, Va., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of the Volkswagen Group of America, spoke Friday to a group of 440 business and technology leaders at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner as pa ... Continue reading
Auto Body Panels Inc. Selects MAM's Autopart
Auto Body Panels Inc. to install MAM Software's Autopart management application to manage its warehousing and distribution outlets ALLENTOWN, Pa., Dec 14 -- MAM Software Inc. - a subsidiary of Aftersoft Group Inc. and a leading provider of business management software solutions - has announced that Auto Body Panels Inc ... Continue reading
Autobytel Powers Car and Dealer Searches on LendingTreeAutos.com
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leader in providing online consumer leads and marketing services to the auto industry, today announced that Autobytel’s vehicle price quote and dealer selector platform will power LendingTreeAutos.com, the recently launched car-buying portal of LendingTree LLC, the nation’s number ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Believes the Army’s FMTV Award Decision Will Be Maintained
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation today announced it was informed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) of its decision regarding the protest of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) contract, awarded to Oshkosh on August 26. The majority of the protesters’ claims were denied, including challenges to ... Continue reading
PRI Trade Show Wraps 2009 event -- Happy Holidays to all!
22nd Annual PERFORMANCE RACING INDUSTRY Trade Show FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOLID CROWDS EXTEND PRI TRADE SHOW's SUCCESSFUL RUN AS RACING INDUSTRY GATHERS IN A SHOW OF STRENGTH Industry Roundtable, Grand Opening Breakfast, All-Stars Kart Race and other special events support action on show floor at 22nd Annual event ORLAN ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Progressive Corporation today announced that on December 11, 2009, its Board of Directors elected Stuart B. Burgdoerfer, 46, to fill a vacancy on the Company's Board for a term ending on the date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2010. Mr. Burgdoerfer is an Executive Vice Presid ... Continue reading
Rentech Announces Record Results for Fiscal Year 2009
LOS ANGELES--Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: RTK) today announced results for its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. Reported results for fiscal year 2009 were reduced by accounting changes that resulted in a restatement of previously reported annual and quarterly results for fiscal year 200 ... Continue reading
FREIBURG, Germany & TOKYO--Micropelt GmbH Germany-based manufacturer of thin film thermoelectrics, announced its sales and service strategy in Japan, in cooperation with CP&C Japan Partners Ltd of Tokyo Japan. Japan is well recognized as a key strategic market for Micropelt’s thin-film thermoelectric solutions, since ... Continue reading
The two companies will lead the industry remanufacturing diesel engines. PEORIA, Ill., Dec. 14 -- Caterpillar Inc. , through Caterpillar (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (Caterpillar China), and China Yuchai International Limited , through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Co., Ltd. (Yuchai) have sign ... Continue reading
Donaldson Invests to Meet 2010 and 2011 Diesel Emission Control Program
MINNEAPOLIS--Donaldson Company, Inc. , a leading, worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, announced today an investment of $5 million in its Auburn, Alabama production facility to enhance its manufacturing capabilities of diesel emissions control and aftertreatment products. These investments are in pre ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Announces 3 Megawatt Rooftop Solar Project in Spain
Endesa Spain Chooses UNI-SOLAR for Two Solar Rooftop Installations ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Dec. 14 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) , the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced it has signed an agreeme ... Continue reading
FMG UK Ltd: Leading UK Car Valet Company Bucks Recession & Eyes up £5M Expansion Plan!
LONDON--H20 Car Valeting Centres the leading UK car valeting company, has launched its flagship valet centre at the prestigious £1.7 Billion Westfield London shopping centre in West London. The announcement comes as the Birmingham based company has also unveiled plans for a £5m expansion plan which will be rolled out ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Golden State Collision Centers, Inc. will present two rehabilitated vehicles to in-need families during its “Giving Back to the Community Benevolence Event” at 9:00 a.m., December 14, 2009, at the Golden State Collision Center, 7407 Roseville Road, Sacramento. In an unprecedented event in the Sa ... Continue reading
Hyundai Capital America Adopts Reynolds LAW(R) 553
Universal Retail Sale Contract for Hyundai and Kia Dealers across the U.S. DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 14 -- Reynolds and Reynolds announced today that Hyundai Capital America, which finances Hyundai and Kia vehicles sold in the U.S., has adopted the Reynolds LAW® 553 Universal Retail Sale Contract for use in its vehicle finan ... Continue reading
Mile Traffic and Travel Awarded new Pan-European Traffic Information and Navigation Contract
LONDON, December 14 -- MILE Traffic and Travel GmbH (MILE), is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new multi-year contract from BMW AG to provide Next generation Real Time Traffic Information throughout Europe. This is the first pan-European service contract announcement from any car manufacturer and follows ... Continue reading
LONDON, December 14 -- Die MILE Traffic and Travel GmbH (MILE) ist sehr erfreut mitteilen zu können, dass das Unternehmen einen mehrjährigen Auftrag von der BMW AG über die Lieferung von Echtzeit-Verkehrsinformationen der nächsten Generation für ganz Europa erhalten habe. Dies ist der erste, je von einem Fahrzeugh ... Continue reading
Mitchell Selected by Elephant Auto Insurance
Mitchell International Selected by Elephant Auto Insurance(TM) Innovative insurance upstart features WorkCenter(TM) Total Loss valuation solution for U.S. launch San Diego, CA and Richmond, VA - December 14, 2009 - Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance management solu ... Continue reading
NAIAS Backgrounders - Chevrolet, OnStar, Buick
The holiday season is upon us and the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will also be here before we know it. To help make both events a bit smoother and stress-free, we would like to invite you to the following media background activities -- CHEVROLET PRODUCT AND BRAND BRIEFING on Wednesday, December ... Continue reading
Patriarch Partners Affiliates to Acquire Majority Ownership of DURA Automotive Systems
NEW YORK, December 11 -- Affiliates of Patriarch Partners, LLC ("Patriarch") today announced that they have entered into an agreement to recapitalize and acquire a majority interest in DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. ("DURA"). Under the agreement, Patriarch will invest up to US$125 million of capital and will take a cont ... Continue reading
[RealWire] Volkswagen Puts The Dakar Rally On The iPhone
Company: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/) Release summary: From high-tech nomads for high-tech nomads: Volkswagen has launched a new iPhone application about the Dakar Rally in Apple's online store today. Date of issue: 14th December, 2009 Contact: John Rawlings, Volkswagen Commercial ... Continue reading
RRDC successfully completes inaugural RRDC/FIA Young Drivers Symposium
(EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of Jacques Dallaire, Ph.D., during a mental preparation test at the RRDC/FIA Young Drivers Symposium. Photo credit: Dan Boyd. Additional images are available upon request by emailing jstropus@earthlink.net.) ROAD RACING DRIVERS CLUB FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203- ... Continue reading
Tissot Celebrates NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week on the Las Vegas Strip
WEEHAWKEN, N.J., Dec. 14 -- Fresh off the race track and on to the Las Vegas Strip, Swiss watch brand Tissot, the Official Timekeeper and Watch for NASCAR®, continued to show its strong affiliation with the world of motorsports by participating in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week in Las Vegas, Nevada this ... Continue reading
Titan International Inc. to Offer $75 Million Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan International, Inc. (“Titan” or the “Company”) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $75 million aggregate principal amount of its Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 (the “Notes”) in a private offering to qualified institutional buyer ... Continue reading
Year in Review Mike Coughlin - Late season surge leads to Top Sportsman title
Year in Review Mike Coughlin Late season surge leads Mike Coughlin to Top Sportsman title DELAWARE, Ohio (Dec. 14) – Mike Coughlin won his second Dart Top Sportsman Series title in the most dramatic way possible in 2009 -- with a final-round victory against this closest rival at the season’s last event. C ... Continue reading
BAIC Paid $197 mln for Saab Assets
STOCKHOLM, Dec 14, 2009; Reuters reported that Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co (BAIC) paid 1.4 billion crowns ($197 million) to buy the intellectual property rights and equipment to make Saab's 9-5 and 9-3 sedans, daily Dagens Industri reported on Monday. BAIC, China's fifth-largest automaker, said earlier on Mo ... Continue reading
SAE International's Automotive Engineering International Offers 'Smokin'' 2010 Concept Car Calendar
WARRENDALE, Pa., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From the hazy smoke accenting the cover photo of the 50th Anniversary Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to the smoke-colored, 592-horsepower Infiniti Essence, the Automotive Engineering International 2010 Concept Car Calendar is, in a word, "smokin'." The calendar is produc ... Continue reading
INGOLSTADT / MIAMI: The flagship of the Audi range, the new A8, has been revealed. Featuring innovative technologies, superior comfort and driving dynamics, the new Audi A8 is the pinnacle of the brand�s �Vorsprung durch Technik� philosophy. With its lightweight aluminium body, powerful and extreme ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Bloomberg's Best Executive Sedan of The Year
Says Bloomberg's Jason Harper MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 14 -- As the year comes to a close, Bloomberg's Jason Harper sizes up the vehicles he's driven in the past 12 months and chose Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG as Best Executive Sedan in his first ever Car of the Year Awards selection. As Bloomberg's weekly auto columnist, Harper ... Continue reading
Congressional Support for Right to Repair Reaches 51
Reps. Bilbray, Christensen, Cummings, Doggett, Napolitano, Peterson, Richardson Support HR 2057 BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) has reached 51, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automoti ... Continue reading
Top Ten Online Video Automotive Ads Chart
Partnership to showcase the most popular automotive ads in online video BOSTON, Dec. 14 -- Visible Measures, the independent third-party measurement firm for Internet video publishers, advertisers, and viral marketers, today announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with MOTOR TREND, the world's #1 aut ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Expands into Canada with First Electric Vehicle Networked Charging Stations
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, today announced the first networked charging stations for electric vehicles are now available in Canada. The ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations available for consumer and fleet use are now install ... Continue reading
Allstate to Auction Recovered 1965 Volkswagen Bus, Donate Proceeds to Charity
Unique Auction Will Be Open to the Public BOTHELL, Wash., Dec. 14 -- Allstate announced today that it will sell a recovered 1965 Volkswagen bus at auction and donate the proceeds to Lydia Place, a nonprofit organization in Washington state serving homeless women and children impacted by domestic violence. "Allstate has ... Continue reading
EPA Ruling Makes Retrofitting Transit and Fleet Vehicles Imperative
Municipalities and Businesses Will Need Economic and Environmental Solutions to Meet Eventual Federal Mandates CHICAGO, Dec. 14 -- With the recent declaration by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that greenhouse gases are dangerous pollutants, municipalities and businesses throughout the country are faced with ... Continue reading
Toyota to Debut Dedicated Hybrid Concept at 2010 North American International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 14 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will stage the world debut of a new dedicated hybrid concept vehicle during the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle will be revealed during a news conference held on Monday, January 11th in the Riverview Ballroom at COBO Hall. Ne ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Battle of the Bands Is Hottest Ticket in Atlanta
TORRANCE, Calif.--A Hip-Hop Icon, 1,800 student musicians, an aspiring vocalist and more than 60,000 fans will converge in Atlanta's Georgia Dome, January 30, 2010, to celebrate music, community and creative expression at the worldâs largest and best-known marching band showdown â the 2010 Honda Battle of the ... Continue reading
RRDC Successfully Completes Inaugural RRDC/FIA Young Drivers Symposium
ORLANDO, Dec. 14, 2009: The Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) successfully completed its inaugural RRDC/FIA Young Drivers Symposium held at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 11, in front of an audience of over 150 young drivers, parents, media and RRDC members. Drivers from a wide variety of ... Continue reading
Late Season Surge Leads Mike Coughlin To Top Sportsman title
DELAWARE, Dec. 14, 2009: Mike Coughlin won his second Dart Top Sportsman Series title in the most dramatic way possible in 2009 -- with a final-round victory against this closest rival at the seasonâs last event. Coughlin had driven his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt to a win at the JEGS Northern SPORTSnationals and a ... Continue reading
NASCAR Legend Heading To Parramatta City Raceway
Sydney, December 14, 2009: One of the biggest names in the world of motorsport, Tony Stewart, will be heading âDown Underâ to compete at Sydneyâs Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway later this month. Stewart, a champion in both the NASCAR Sprint Cup (2002, 2005) and IndyCar Series Champion (1997), will joi ... Continue reading
West End Garage: The New Face Of Honda in Perth
Successful car retailer West End Garage has acquired the Manor Oak Honda dealership in Perth. It will now trade as Perth Honda. ... Continue reading
Pagenaud Joins Patron Highcroft For 2010
Braselton, December 14, 2009: Simon Pagenaud will race with Patrón Highcroft instead of against David Brabham and team. Click here for Hi-Res After going head-to-head against Patrón Highcroft Racing the last two years, young French sports car star Simon Pagenaud will join the championship-winning squad alongside Davi ... Continue reading
Mazda Releases 2010 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Schedule
TOPEKA, Dec. 14, 2009: MAZDASPEED chose the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show to announce the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup schedule. The 2010 schedule keeps with the theory of the latest MX-5 vehicle updates; making small changes to an already strong product. In creating the 2010 schedule, Maz ... Continue reading
Speed Into Savings On Holiday Gifts From IMS
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 13, 2009: Holiday shoppers still searching for the perfect gift for a race fan can give the gift of speed from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For apparel or racing collectibles, visit the Brickyard Authentics stores located in the IMS Hall of Fame Museum, Civic Plaza at the Indianapolis Internation ... Continue reading
Another Two-car Flying Lizard Porsche Attack In 2010
Braselton, December 13, 2009: Flying Lizard will be back in 2010 with a pair of Porsche 911 GT3 RSRs with the team in search of a third straight championship. Photo: Dan Boyd. Click here for Hi-Res Flying Lizard Motorsports will try for its third consecutive American Le Mans Series class championship with two Porsche 9 ... Continue reading
Having a Swinging Time With the New Citroen C3
Citroen's latest TV advertisement - a fun film created for the launch of the new C3 - features the Company's latest supermini having a 'swinging' time by the sea. ... Continue reading
Infrastructure experts VINCI Energies United Kingdom has today announced a partnership with Brighton-based Elektromotive, pioneers of the Elektrobay charging station, to install the world's first fully-connected recharging infrastructure for pure electric and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. ... Continue reading
Spyker Still in Saab Talks, BAIC Signs Asset Deal
STOCKHOLM/AMSTERDAM December 14, 2009; Simon Johnson and Catherine Hornby writing for Reuters reported that sports-car maker Spyker is still in talks to buy Saab, the Dutch company's top executive said on Sunday after a report China's BAIC had agreed with General Motors (GM.UL) to buy some of the Swedish company's asse ... Continue reading
SINGAPORE, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL") has entered into a joint venture agreement with Caterpillar (China) Investment Co., Ltd. ("Caterp ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: December Fuel Prices Decline Throughout Illinois and Indiana
AURORA, Ill.--Over the past month, fuel prices have decreased in Illinois and northern Indiana, largely due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and the slight drop in oil prices. AAA Chicagoâs most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 6 cents during the p ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile and Beijing Automotive Reach Milestone in Technology Cooperation
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The Hammerhead Eagle I-Thrust joins World of Top Gear line-up
Now on display in the World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu is the electric powered Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust, as seen in the new series of Top Gear ... Continue reading
MINI Sets NZ Ecodriving Record
A diesel-powered MINI has set a New Zealand fuel economy record, driving from the tip to the toe of the country using less than two tanks of fuel. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Accepts Its Responsibilities For Tomorrow's Generation
Today, at a press conference for the 'Bright Green' Event at the COP 15 in Copenhagen, Peugeot confirmed its commitment to provide future sustainable mobility and its actions to reduce the environmental footprint of its automobiles. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi I-Miev Launches UK's Largest Public Electric Car Trial In West Midlands
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has today become the first zero emissions fully electric city car to be used on the government funded Technology Strategy Board user trials. ... Continue reading
Suzuki GB is pleased to announce that from January 2010 the popular Swift model will be available in three new grades ... Continue reading
Seat Site Clicks With Fleet And Business Drivers
SEAT's growing presence in the important Fleet and Business Sales sector is being matched by an increasingly sophisticated, and successful, presence in cyberspace. ... Continue reading
Ford Scrappage Sales - A Boost For British Industry
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