General Motors Offers Sneak Peek at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
PR Newswire Feb. 15 DETROIT ââ¬â For more than a decade, General Motors, the GM Foundation, and Chevrolet have sponsored the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation in its efforts to honor one of America's greatest inspirational leaders. à Tomorrow, Feb. 16, GM and the GM Foundation will unv ... Continue reading
Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces 2010 Reserves Replacement
IRVING, Texas--Exxon Mobil Corporation announced today that additions to its proved reserves in 2010 totaled 3.5 billion oil-equivalent barrels, replacing 209 percent of production. Excluding the impact of asset sales, reserves additions replaced 211 percent of production. âExxonMobil continues to lead the industr ... Continue reading
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (ââ¬ÅAutoChinaâ& acir c;¬??? or the ââ¬ÅCompanyââ& amp; #130;¬???) , Chinaââ¬â¢s largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that the Companyââ¬â¢s Chief Financial Off ... Continue reading
Amtrak News Release: AMTRAK LAUNCHES OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL
The following news release is issued today by Amtrak Media Relations. It will be available soon in the News & Media Section of Amtrak.com. ____________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2011 ATK-11-022 Contact: Media Relations 202 906.3860 AMTRAK LAUNCHES OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL Videos will highlight ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation announced that shareholders at the companyââ¬â¢s annual meeting today soundly supported the companyââ¬â¢s compensation practices and rejected a proposal submitted by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to require shareholder approval for ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Tesla Motors, Inc. today announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $36.3 million, a 16% increase from the $31.2 million reported in the prior quarter. Gross margin improved to 31%, up from 30% f ... Continue reading
General Motors Joins ASQ as Enterprise Member
MILWAUKEE--General Motorsââ¬â¢ employees charged with making the automaker a quality leader in every segment and market where it competes can now tap the resources of ASQ, the worldââ¬â¢s largest network of quality resources and experts. âWe see great value in our ASQ membership, especially t ... Continue reading
Newman Eyeing Another Career-Building Daytona 500 Victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 15, 2011: When asked if winning the Daytona 500 is a career-changing experience, Ryan Newman answers without hesitation. "Obviously it's a big career builder and resume builder," said Newman, winner of the 50th anniversary Daytona 500 in 2008. "It changed my life because I have the trophy, the check ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, February 15, 2011: Maryeve Dufault and Tony Marks Racing (TMR) made their first ever ARCA series debut this weekend in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at the âWorld Center of Racingâ� in Daytona Beach, Florida. The weekend started out solid for Dufault and her TMR No. 12 VR-12 Dodge team, by ... Continue reading
Ram to Introduce New Model; Code Name: Adventurer
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 15, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 15, 2011 -- HEMI® performance and sporty appearance target younger customers and first-time buyers Overwhelming response to Ram Tradesman forces launch pull ahead The Ram Truck Brand today announced that it would launch a new Ram 1500 model aim ... Continue reading
Washington DC February 15, 2011; Jeff Plungis and Angela Greiling Keane writing for Bloomberg reported that the Obama administration proposed ending a clean-diesel grant program and cutting research for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles while spurring the market for electric cars. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâ ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Software/OS Trends in Automotive Multimedia and Communications
BOSTON--In its report, ââ¬ÅSoftware/OS Trends in Automotive Multimedia and Communications,ââ¬??? the Strategy Analytics Automotive Multimedia and Communications Service (AMCS) predicts an enhanced role for infotainment software and operating systems as they become more important to infotainment system ... Continue reading
R3 Motorsports Goes Wild For A Good Reason At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, February 15, 2011: In a top deal announced today, Sponsormonsters and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) have agreed to a three-year partnership with full-time NASCAR Nationwide Series team R3 Motorsports and driver Robert Richardson Jr. beginning with Saturdayâs DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona (Fla. ... Continue reading
âI think this Daytona 500 will be the most one weâve had for everyone involved. As a competitor, I donât really know what to expect because the track surface is different, the tires are different and we have new rules. I think you will see some of the two-car drafts that we had in the Shootout but there ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Elects Two New Directors to the Board
PR Newswire WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 15, 2011 WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 15, 2011 -- LoJack Corporation today announced it has elected two new directors to the LoJack Board, effective February 22, 2011: Gary E. Dilts and Marcia J. Hooper, who both bring highly relevant expertise to the Board. Â Mr. Dilts is an automotive indu ... Continue reading
Smith Seeking Friends for Uncharted Conditions at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 15, 2011: Excuse Regan Smith if you catch him humming the Beatles hit song -- "With A Little Help From My Friends" -- in the NASCAR garage. Actually, Smith and every other Sprint Cup driver will need a lot of help from their fellow competitors at the newly-paved, ultra-fast Daytona International Spe ... Continue reading
DealerMine Corporation Surpasses 1500 Customer Milestone
Hello, I wanted to share the latest news from DealerMine Corporation with you that I think would be of interest to your readers. DealerMine, which provides a web-based service for parts departments to manage slow moving inventory as well as purchase new OEM parts at a significant discount, been gaining momentum this pa ... Continue reading
Intercontinental Trophy Cup Visits Sebring - Focus On Promoting Series To Porsche Enthusiasts
Indianapolis, Feb. 15, 2011: With the first official track day for the Intercontinental Trophy Cup (ITC) just thirty-six days away, series principal Doug Livingston, along with David Hunt, Director of Driver and Team Development, went on the road to promote the series. The duo made their way to Sebring International Ra ... Continue reading
Know the Facts About Your Vehicle Warranty
PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 15, 2011 FTC Provides "Tips on Making Most of Your Auto Warranty" BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Because there are many misconceptions about what makes a vehicle's warranty valid, the Car Care Council applauds the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for issuing a seco ... Continue reading
The Mille Miglia in Monte Carlo
On Friday, February 11, with the splendid Principality of Monaco as its setting, the Mille Miglia presented the extraordinary new features of the coming race. As per tradition the first stop on the International Roadshow opens the road for the revival of âthe worldâs greatest road raceâ�, which will ... Continue reading
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (ââ¬ÅAutoChinaâ& acir c;¬??? or the ââ¬ÅCompanyââ& amp; amp; amp; #130;¬???) , Chinaââ¬â¢s largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that it will release financial results for ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Releases Information Regarding Operations in Australia
PORTLAND, Ore.--Cascade Corporation announced today its facility in Brisbane, Australia was significantly damaged in the mid-January flooding in the Queensland, Australia region. The Company continues to assess the impact of the flooding on ongoing operations and is working with its insurance carriers and landlord to a ... Continue reading
GWC Warranty Expands Into Florida
PR Newswire AVOCA, Pa., Feb. 15, 2011 AVOCA, Pa., Feb. 15, 2011 -- GWC Warranty (GWC), one of the largest providers of vehicle service contracts nationwide, continues to increase its National footprint by announcing their expansion into the State of Florida. GWC's expansion makes Florida the 38th state in the contiguou ... Continue reading
Alcoa Wheels Selected as Top Product
CLEVELAND--Alcoaââ¬â& ;cen t;s LvL ONEî wide base aluminum wheel has been selected as a ââ¬ÅTop 5ââ¬??? Product of 2010 by Heavy Duty Aftermarket Journal. Leading editors selected products that exhibit innovation, usefulness to the end user, effectiveness in improving performance and s ... Continue reading
The NASCAR Foundation Celebrates Five Years As Heart Of NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 14 2011: Since 2006, The NASCAR Foundation and its supporters have been the heart of the NASCAR community, encouraging, facilitating and guiding philanthropic efforts. In five years, The NASCAR Foundation has awarded $11.5 million in charitable donations. The effort of The NASCAR Foundation has serv ... Continue reading
NSCS Race Recap: Kurt Busch Wins Shootout at New-Look Daytona
<b>By Reid Spencer - Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service</b> DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.âBudweiser Shootout winner Kurt Busch got it rightâDaytona is a whole new game. With a push from 2010 Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray, Busch won Saturday nightâs season-opening exhibition race when Denny Hamlin drew a black f ... Continue reading
F1 - The Ferrari F150th Italia Goes Over The Three Thousand Mark
Over three thousand kilometres â 3,195.594 to be precise â in one week is a sound start to the work of developing the Maranello newborn, the Ferrari F150th Italia. Fernando Alonso is well aware of that and happy about it, after ending the second of the four test sessions in the run up to the start of the 2011 ... Continue reading
Roush Fenway Racing And Ford Take Propane Autogas For A Test Drive In 2011
Plymouth Township, February 14, 2011: As the 2011 NASCAR season opens at Daytona International Speedway, race fans will see even more âgreenâ on the track when Ford Motor Company and ROUSH CleanTech roll out two environmentally friendly Track Services trucks. Two Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup trucks equipped w ... Continue reading
Fifty-Third Edition Of The Daytona 500 Should Peg Excitement Meter
Fifty-Third Edition Of The Daytona 500 Should Peg Excitement Meter DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2011) â Fresh asphalt has produced a pair of iconic races over the course of Daytona International Speedwayâs first 52 years. Look for similar results when this yearâs Daytona 500 tests a brand-new asphalt su ... Continue reading
Families Flock to Enclave, Sales Soar
PR Newswire DETROIT, Feb. 15, 2011 DETROIT, Feb. 15, 2011 -- With a baby on board and another on the way, Rick and Heather Suchocki of Surprise, Ariz., needed a new family hauler, one with enough room for strollers, playpens, diaper bags and the other necessities of a growing family. Ã They decided the Lexus in thei ... Continue reading
General Motors to Continue Investing Aggressively in China for Long-Term Success of Company
"As our largest market, China played a significant role in GM's success in 2010. We will continue investing aggressively in China to ensure the long-term success of our company." General Motors Co. Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson made these remarks during a media briefing today in Beijing. ... Continue reading
Montvale NJ February 14, 2011; Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and Penske Automotive Group today announced they have started negotiations to transition the distribution rights, management, sales and marketing activities of smart USA from Penske Automotive Group to Mercedes-Benz USA. The transition is expected to occur by the ... Continue reading
Bentley Supersports Shatters World Speed Record on Sheet Ice
Oulu, Finland. 15 February 2011: Finlandâs four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen drove a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible on the hazardous frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Finland, at a breathtaking 205.48 mph (330.695 km/h) to set a new world speed record on ice. Kankkunen was ... Continue reading
Bentley Supersports Shatters World Speed Record On Sheet Ice
Finland's four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen drove a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible on the hazardous frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Finland, at a breathtaking 205.48 mph (330.695 km/h) to set a new world speed record on ice. ... Continue reading
Tesla Launches First Italian Store in Europe's Fashion Capital
MILAN, February 15, 2011 -- - Tesla Also Hosts Test Drives During World-Famous Sanremo Music Festival This Week Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors (http://www.teslamotors.com/) opened its first showroom in Italy with a spectacular gala that attracted more than 400 VIPs, including world-famous personalities in f ... Continue reading
First Saab 9-4X Rolls Off Production Line
The first Saab 9-4X crossover to be commercially produced has now rolled off the assembly line at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. ... Continue reading
Maserati on Ice: Cortina Snow Test Drive 2011 - VIDEO FEATURE
CORTINA, Italy - February 15, 2011: The 2011 Snow Test Drive was held on January 25-30 for the first time in Italy and in the Dolomites in the exclusive location of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Following the success of the previous editions in St Moritz, the event featured a wide collection of experiences: from the exciting oppo ... Continue reading
Ford Recognised As Apprenticeship Leader
Ford has been recognised by the National Apprenticeship Service as a leading employer in the training and development of staff through apprenticeships. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Motors Student Placement Scheme Amongst Top In Country
Vauxhall Motors student placement scheme has been officially recognized to be amongst the best in the country as it is shortlisted for a National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) Award 2011 in the 'Over 250 Employees' category, available to businesses offering long-term placements for 20 students or more. ... Continue reading
Toyota is to give its electric vehicle - EV - prototype its European debut at the Geneva motor show in March. ... Continue reading
Abarth To Sponsor Karting Series For 2011
Abarth Cars is continuing its support of grass roots motorsport with the announcement that it will be a title sponsor of a leading karting championship in 2011. ... Continue reading
Bionic Eye Is Centrepiece Of Stunning Flagship Art Exhibition
A collection of huge bionic eyes forms the centrepiece of a stunning new international art exhibition which opened last week (10 February) at Fiat's London flagship dealer. ... Continue reading
Car Magazine Undertakes Epic US Road Trip In Golf Bluemotion
The Golf BlueMotion is one of the most efficient and low CO2 emitting cars currently on sale in Europe. To test just how efficient, CAR Magazine recently embarked on a unique road trip, taking the Golf BlueMotion out of its normal environment. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Names Its Geneva Concept
Infiniti today releases the first images of its concept car for the Geneva Motor Show in March. Called Etherea , it is a compact luxury model that previews how a future entry-level Infiniti could look. ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Ranger Hits A Six
Not only does it shift quickly and smoothly but the gearbox studies how you accelerate, brake and corner, and tailors its gear shifts to match your expectations. ... Continue reading
Style, Performance And Class Makes New Ssangyong Korando A Winner In The Compact SUV Market
Ssangyong has launched its first all-new model in more than three years with the arrival of the Korando, a stylish and contemporary SUV that is set to redefine the Ssangyong brand. ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Announces Most Powerful Engine Yet
Five litres, eight cylinders, 320kW and already acclaimed as one of the world's ten best engines. It could be the latest high performance powerplant from a leading German prestige manufacturer. But it's not. It's actually the latest technological showcase from the world's fastest growing volume brand - Hyundai. ... Continue reading
Shannons Celebrates 20 With Targa Tasmania
Targa Tasmania will be run for the 20th year from April 5-10 this year and Shannons will be celebrating along with Event Director Mark Perry and his team at Octagon Hobart. ... Continue reading
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