Shelby Autos Becomes Shelby American
LAS VEGAS--Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (Pink Sheets:CSBI), will honor the 45th anniversary of the 427 Cobra and Shelby G.T.350 by consolidating its operations under the Shelby American banner. Carroll Shelby founded the original Shelby American in 1962 to create th ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: North American Automobile Market Report & Review
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/58c158/north_american_aut) has announced the addition of the "North American Automobile Market Report & Review" report to their offering. The North American Automobile Market Report & Review includes the following: Monthly Dashboard: Monthly sales ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Networkfleet, a leader in wireless fleet management, today announced that the cities of Richmond and Oakland as well as San Diego County and the Alameda County Water District, have selected Networkfleet® to reduce fuel consumption and lower vehicle emissions. This adds to a growing list of California govern ... Continue reading
Ferro Corporation Announces Election of New Directors
CLEVELAND--Ferro Corporation (the “Company”) today announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) took action to increase the number of directors to thirteen directors and voted to elect Richard C. Brown, Gregory E. Hyland and Ronald P. Vargo as directors of the Company, effective immediately, to fill the ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Announces Use of Sensors for Commercial Trucks
DRAPER, Utah--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) announced that they are working with a European supplier of fuel management systems on the development of a sensor to be utilized in fuel systems designed to produce significant fuel savings for fleets of large trucks. The advantages of the Bend Sensor in this a ... Continue reading
Freescale Sees Growth in Smart Mobile Devices
AUSTIN, Texas--Consumer demand for faster, sleeker, longer-playing mobile devices has helped Freescale Semiconductor establish early leadership in the smart mobile devices category –- a fast growing market segment that includes smartbooks, eBook readers, smartphones and other mobile consumer products. The continuing ... Continue reading
Huntington Wins 2009 Auto Finance Excellence Award for its Asset-Backed Deals
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- The Huntington National Bank's Auto Finance & Dealer Services group has been awarded a 2009 Auto Finance Excellence Award by Auto Finance News. The award is presented annually to companies that have achieved notable success or contributed greatly to the auto finance industry. Huntington's Aut ... Continue reading
IndustryWeek Magazine Names Snap-on Milwaukee Manufacturing Facility “Best Plant” Finalist
KENOSHA, Wis.--IndustryWeek magazine has chosen Snap-on’s Milwaukee hand tools manufacturing plant as one of the top 20 plants in North America. “We are honored that Industry Week has chosen Snap-on’s Milwaukee manufacturing facility as one of its ‘Best Plant’ finalists,” said Nick Pinchuk, chairman, presid ... Continue reading
Misumi Unveils New Drive Shafts in Various Configurations
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--Misumi USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Misumi Corporation, part of Misumi Group, Inc. (Tokyo: 9962), announces the availability of an entire line of new Drive Shafts, designed for use in automated machinery, plant automation systems, and motion control machinery and devices. For example, the rugged and rel ... Continue reading
National Truck Protection Inks New Agreement with Peterbilt Wisconsin & Illinois
CARLSTADT, N.J.--National Truck Protection Inc. (NTP), North America’s leading independent provider of warranty and service contracts to the trucking industry, announced today that the company has signed an agreement with Peterbilt Wisconsin & Illinois to provide warranties to the used truck dealers’ customers. The ... Continue reading
Nifty '50' is in Pro Stock champ Coughlin's future (NHRA/JEGS) 3.5MB
Nifty '50' is in Pro Stock champ Coughlin's future DELAWARE, Ohio (Dec. 15) -- Five-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. will sport a special competition number on his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt in 2010. In honor of the 50th anniversary of JEGS Automotive, the company his famous father Jeg Coughlin Sr. began ... Continue reading
Pedata RV Center Announces Top Five Reasons for RVers to Attend 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
SUMMARY: Pedata RV Center encourages RVers to head north for the 2010 Winter Olympics with RV in tow. Phoenix, AZ – With only a few months until the 2010 Winter Olympics begin, RVers have booked up the majority of campgrounds in Vancouver. In an attempt to accommodate this popular form of travel, Jericho Beach a ... Continue reading
Sports Properties Acquisition Corp. Announces Purchase Plan by Medallion Financial Corp.
NEW YORK--Sports Properties Acquisition Corp. (“Sports Properties”) (NYSE Amex: HMR), a public investment vehicle, announced today that Medallion Financial Corp., a Delaware corporation ("Medallion Financial"), has entered into a written plan to purchase up to an aggregate amount of $1,000,000 of shares of common s ... Continue reading
Terra Environmental Technologies to Provide Diesel Exhaust Fluid to Ford Motor Company
SIOUX CITY, Iowa--Terra Industries Inc. (“Terra”) announces that Terra Environmental Technologies Inc. (“TET”), a wholly-owned Terra subsidiary, has signed an agreement to supply diesel exhaust fluid (“DEF”)1 to Ford Motor Company (“Ford”). Ford will use TET’s DEF product for its initial fills as thei ... Continue reading
Visteon Offers Innovative Audio Solution for Tata Nano
Audio system and plastic air intake manifold demonstrate Visteon's expertise in designing components for small and low-cost vehicles CHENNAI, India, Dec. 15, 2009 -- Leading global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation is one of the contributors to the Tata Nano, the recently introduced ultra low-cost car. Visteon su ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Becomes First Automaker to Set Corporate Policy on Texting While Driving
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 15 -- -- Chrysler Group takes a stance on texting and driving as it relates to company-owned vehicles and hand-held communication devices -- The company pioneered automotive hands-free cell phone systems and supports the use of hands-free cell phone operation -- Chrysler Group will offer text- ... Continue reading
Special PRI Editions of WFORadio.com Tonight, Wednesday
*For Immediate Release* * * * * *Special PRI Editions of WFORadio.com Tonight, Wednesday* *NHRA Tuesday to feature Hill, Brogdon, Swindell, Gann* *HOLLYWOOD, FL (December 15, 2009) -- *WFORadio.com with Joe Castello, the internet's preeminent motorsports radio show, will air two special editions recorded at last weeken ... Continue reading
Lack of Awareness and Styling Are Obstacles to Consideration for Many New-Vehicle Launches WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 15 -- Nearly one in five new-vehicle buyers who avoid a particular vehicle model cite their concern over the future of the brand as a reason for avoidance, according to the J.D. Power and Associates ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Introduces The E-Class Cabriolet
MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 15 -- The all new 2011E-Class Cabriolet is the latest addition to the successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up. On sale in the U.S. in May of 2010, the open-top two-door model, which replaces the CLK-Class Cabriolet, will be offered in two model variants in the U.S.; the V6-powered E350 Cabriolet ( ... Continue reading
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- Based on its recent research on the European powertrain market, Frost & Sullivan presents Gomecsys BV (Gomecsys) with the 2009 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation of the Year. This is in recognition of the company's excellence in taking initiatives for reducing carbon dioxide (C ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas & DETROIT--EVCARCO (OTCBB: EVCA) is pioneering a new way to meet the demands of 21st century car buyers. Bringing to market eco-friendly vehicles with an emphasis on performance and affordability, EVCARCO has created a model for a customer-centric, streamlined dealership with low overhead and high ROI ... Continue reading
POWAY, Calif., Dec. 15 -- The company behind the Auto-Finder(TM), a patented new family safety product that guides you to your parked vehicle from up to 1/2 mile away, announced that it will be demonstrating its innovative Fynder(TM) wireless radio direction finding technology platform at the 2010 International CES, Ja ... Continue reading
Buy Four Race Day Tickets, Receive Pieces Of Original IMS Brick
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2009: To mark the 100th anniversary of the completion of its famous brick racing surface, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is offering a unique keepsake to commemorate this significant day in the trackâs history. On Thursday, Dec. 17, exactly 100 years to the day that the final brick was laid ... Continue reading
Virgin Racing - A New Team For A New Era
London, December 15, 2009: The Virgin Racing team was officially launched in London today, where it was confirmed that one of the sportâs four new entrants, the LDC backed Manor Grand Prix, has teamed up with Sir Richard Bransonâs Virgin - to mount a serious challenge in one of the worldâs most prestigio ... Continue reading
Wirth Research Breaks New Ground In F1 Design
London, December 15, 2009: UK-based Wirth Research has designed Formula 1âs first ever car without a wind tunnel. The car will be raced under the Virgin Racing banner in 2010 and has been generated by state-of-the-art Computational Fluid Dynamics technology at Wirth Researchâs facilities in Bicester, Oxfordsh ... Continue reading
Danish Crown Prince to Take Emission-Free Fisker Plug-In Hybrid to Cop15 Un Climate Conference
Denmark's Crown Prince HRH Frederik is the first individual outside the Fisker development team driving the new eco-friendly Fisker Karma. ... Continue reading
Nifty 50 is in Pro Stock Champ Coughlin's Future
DELAWARE, Dec. 15, 2009: Five-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. will sport a special competition number on his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt in 2010. In honor of the 50th anniversary of JEGS Automotive, the company his famous father Jeg Coughlin Sr. began in 1960 that is now run by Jeg Jr. ... Continue reading
One In Four Cars "Will Be Bought Online" By 2015
Revolutionary online car-buying service, AutoeBid.com, is bucking online shopping trends, with a 99.6% increase in online car sales year-to-date 2009, leading to predictions that one in four cars will be bought online by 2015 ... Continue reading
A popular Mini One, supplied by Scotthall, Hampshire, was the star prize in this year's National Motor Museum Trust Prize Draw and the lucky winner was Mr Ian Green, of Cowley in Oxfordshire. Mr Green, bought his winning ticket whilst visiting the Beaulieu MotorMart Autojumble in May ... Continue reading
Martin Brundle visits Lotus to drive the award-winning Lotus Evora ... Continue reading
Jaguar XF And XJ Win Top Gear Awards And XF Wins Women's World Car Of The Year Award
As well as scooping two coveted Top Gear magazine awards - the "Saloon Car of the Year" award for the Jaguar XF S Diesel and "Interior of the Year" for the new XJ - the Jaguar XF has also won the inaugural "Women's World Car of the Year" award. ... Continue reading
2010 Brussels Motor Show Debut For New Ford S-Max And New Ford Galaxy
Ford of Europe will unveil new versions of its top-selling S-MAX and Galaxy at the 2010 Brussels Show on January 13. With fresh designs, they feature new interior materials and features, a range of more efficient powertrains and a host of driver focused technologies aimed at improving safety and comfort. ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces 'Prius Plug-in Hybrid' into Key Markets
Tokyo, Dec 14, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the introduction of the "Prius Plug-in Hybrid", a plug-in version of the third-generation "Prius" gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, into key markets. Approximately 600 units will be introduced in Japan, the United States, and Europe over th ... Continue reading
Its Good To Work For The Fords - Perks To Return in 2010
Dearborn MI Dec 15, 2009; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Corp will restore some employee perks such as merit pay increases, tuition reimbursements and 401(k) contributions from next year for its U.S. salaried staff, the Detroit Free Press reported, citing an e-mail sent to employees. "Our One Ford transformation is n ... Continue reading
"Plugless Power" Advances Toward Production Readiness with Syncroness
Industrial Design Firm to Develop Plan for Product Commercialization WYTHEVILLE, Va., Dec. 15 -- Evatran, LLC, a clean technology company producing innovative charging solutions for electric vehicles and extended-range hybrids, announced today that it has contracted with Syncroness, a product development and design con ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan has today confirmed the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, a plug-in version of the third-generation Prius petrol-electric hybrid vehicle. ... Continue reading
Ford Leads The Way in Body Repair Standards
Ford is leading the automotive industry in securing BSI Kitemark certification for its network of approved repair centres. ... Continue reading
BMW Introduces New 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35is - VIDEO ENHANCED
December 15, 2009: The new BMW Z4 sDrive35is features a modified straight-six power unit with BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection, as well as BMW's seven-speed Sport Automatic with double clutch operation and the M Sports Package including the adaptive M Suspension likewise featured as standard. Road ... Continue reading
Narva's 'Quickfit' Trailer Connectors Make Fitting Quick and Easy
A re-design of the popular Narva flat 7 pin trailer plug and socket is a major step forward in simplifying trailer wiring and assembly. ... Continue reading
Awesome Audi TT RS Arrives Down Under
Audi's first-ever RS model for the TT range has been launched in Australia. ... Continue reading
BMW Confirms Local Arrival for New Z4 sDrive35is in Australia
BMW has confirmed its new high-performance Z4 Roadster, which will officially debut at next month's Detroit auto show, will join the line-up in Australia. ... Continue reading
Audi S5 Cabriolet Lands in Australia
Audi's new S5 Cabriolet has been launched in Australia ... Continue reading
Hyundai Most Carbon-Efficient Volume Auto Brand
Hyundai is the most carbon-efficient volume auto brand in Australia according to a report issued by the National Transport Commission (NTC). ... Continue reading
Attention Bargain Hunters: Edmunds.com Lists Cars and Trucks with Lowest Ownership Costs
SANTA MONICA, CA December 14, 2009; As bargain hunters scour auto dealerships for the best year-end deals, Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information, reminds them to consider the ownership costs of new cars and trucks, not just purchase prices. âBig discounts are tempting, but buyers should neve ... Continue reading
Call for Serious Consideration of DME as Attractive Low-Carbon Biofuel for North America
Chemrec's LeBlanc Promotes This Clean Fuel at Methanol Conference DEERFIELD, IL December 14, 2009; Speaking at the 2009 World Methanol Conference in Miami, Richard J. LeBlanc, CEO of Chemrec, strongly advocated increased efforts to promote the benefits of dimethyl ether (DME) throughout North America. As an alternative ... Continue reading
SHIJIAZHUANG, Heibei Province, China--AutoChina International Limited (âAutoChinaâ or the âCompanyâ) , a leading one-stop commercial vehicle sales and leasing company in China offering its customers affordable lease-to-own options, today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Receives Record Hybrid Electric Truck Order From Purolator Couriers
OAK PARK, MI, Dec. 14 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure") or (the "Company"), a leading developer of state-of-the-art green technologies that address environmental and cost issues for the commercial transportation industry, announced today that Purolator Courier Ltd. ("Purolator") has placed an order f ... Continue reading
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