AIADA Endorses NADA Used Car Guide
American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) announced today that it has endorsed McLean, Va.-based NADA Used Car Guide to provide AIADA members with critical market data through NADA AppraisalPRO® and NADA Online. "NADA Used Car Guide is a recognized industry leader, providing vehicle valuation produ ... Continue reading
MIS Adds Chat Feature To Online Ticketing
BROOKLYN, March 15, 2011: The guest experience at Michigan International Speedway begins when the race fan decides to buy race tickets. Period. And as part of its ongoing effort to improve that overall experience for its guests, Michigan International Speedway officials have launched an interactive chat feature on its ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing Continues Outlaw Madness in California
INDIANAPOLIS, March 15, 2011: While most of America is busy filling out March Madness brackets, the competitors from the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series are preparing to avoid any upsets in their second consecutive weekend of action in California. The month-long swing through the Golden State continues with st ... Continue reading
By Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing Editor Like most automakers, Mazda - Japan's third largest auto manufacturer - saw some momentous business and economic events last year. A global recession, changes to the company's longstanding partnership with Ford, shifts in consumer habits, and a new advertising agency were amo ... Continue reading
Toyota Recognizes Top North American Suppliers for 2010
PR Newswire ERLANGER, Ky., March 15, 2011 ERLANGER, Ky., March 15, 2011 -- DTR Industries, MAHLE, OTICS and U.S. Engine Valve, earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) at its annual supplier business meeting today. The awards recognize suppliers who exceeded the co ... Continue reading
Mazda Among Most Improved in Mass Market Brands in J.D. Power and Associates CSI Study
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 15, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 15, 2011 -- Mazda was among the most improved mass market automotive brand in J.D. Power and Associate's 2011 Customer Service Index (CSI) released Friday. Mazda's overall score of 750 is up 33 points over its 2010 score, and improved its performance in e ... Continue reading
Ford SmartGauge With EcoGuide Receives Two Patents for Helping Drivers Maximize Their Fuel Economy
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 15, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 15, 2011 -- Ford has secured two patents for specific parts of SmartGaugeâ⢠with EcoGuide, a unique instrument cluster that coaches drivers to maximize fuel efficiency One patent is for EcoGuide, the display of leaves and vines that "reacts" ... Continue reading
Fitch Upgrades Navistar to 'BB'; Outlook Stable
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) for Navistar International Corporation (NAV) and Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC) to 'BB' from 'BB-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. A full list of rating actions follows at the end of this release. The rating upgrade reflects NAV's operating perf ... Continue reading
GTS Services, Carson & Coil Sponsor 2011 Glazing Executives Forum
Having trouble viewing this message? Click here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Rumbaugh 866/342.5642, ext. 182 mrumbaugh@glass.org GTS Services, Carson & Coil Sponsor 2011 Glazing Executives Forum Washington, DC (March 15, 2011) - The Architectural Glazing Committee of the National Glass Association is pleased to ... Continue reading
I-CAR Recognizes Allstate for 'Best in Class' Collision Repair Training
PR Newswire NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 15, 2011 NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 15, 2011 -- Allstate Insurance Company today announced receipt of the I-CARî Gold Class Professionalsâ⢠business designation, the highest recognition in the collision repair industry. à As a company, Allstate is the largest P&C o ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Announces Close of its Heavy Truck Business Sale
PR Newswire DULUTH, Ga., March 15, 2011 DULUTH, Ga., March 15, 2011 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced the close of the sale of its International, Hino, Isuzu, UD, IC Bus and Workhorse franchises to Rush Truck Centers of Georgia, In ... Continue reading
Blind Spot Detection Systems in 25% of New Cars by 2016, Says ABI Research
LONDON--Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems first began to appear in top-of-the-line consumer vehicles around 2005, with Volvo leading the way. In 2011, such systems will be available on high-volume models such as the 2012 Ford Focus and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. By 2016, annual BSD installations are forecast by ABI Resear ... Continue reading
Kyle Busch Jeff Byrd 500 At Bristol Advance
HUNTERSVILLE, March 15, 2011: Those who have seen the commercials for Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway over the last year are familiar with the tagline, âYou Belong at Bristol,â which extolls the virtues of the exciting racing and the overall fan-friendliness to be enjoyed on and around the .533-mile concrete o ... Continue reading
Biffle on Bristol: "Bristol is just so intense. You can't relax at all. It's like walking a tightrope for 500 miles and holding your breath the whole time. No other track is like that. It obviously takes a good racecar to win at Bristol but it helps to qualify well. ... Continue reading
KANNAPOLIS, March 15, 2011: While the NCAA college basketball tournament is tipping off around the country this week, signaling the onset of âMarch Madness,â� the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is about to embark on its own version of âMadnessâ� on Sunday â 500 miles of door-to-door action ... Continue reading
Power Paces Day 1 Of Barber Open Test
BIRMINGHAM, March 15, 2011: A day earlier, Will Power was among numerous IZOD IndyCar Series drivers who relayed their predictions of the "tightest race in series history." He, of course, was speaking in season-long terms, though individual races definitely are included. The first of a two-day Open Test at Barber Motor ... Continue reading
Grey Takes PRD Grand Masters, Casadei, Dees On Podium In PRD Spec Senior at Fontana
FONTANA, March 15, 2011: Phil Giebler Racingâs Paul Grey won in PRD Grand Masters and teammates Gianfranco Casadei and Keith Dees finished second and third in PRD Spec Senior in the Los Angeles Kart Club event Sunday on the .75-mile CalSpeed Kart Track at Auto Club Speedway. âWe had a really good day,âA ... Continue reading
Chad Hackenbracht Staying Busy During ARCA Break, Next Stop - Bristol
CONCORD, March 15, 2011: ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards driver Chad Hackenbracht has been keeping plenty busy during these past few weeks and it doesnât appear his schedule is going to give way anytime soon. After an appearance at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway last weekend, Hackenbracht returns to the NASCAR ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation to Showcase Two New Tires at Mid-America Trucking Show
FULLERTON, March 15, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation will spotlight two new tires at the upcoming Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, March 31-April 2. The new tires are the RY407⢠wide base single trailer tire and the prototype 702⢠drive tire. According to R ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Credit Application Network Reaches 1,000 Lender Milestone
PR Newswire LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 15, 2011 LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 15, 2011 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that the number of active lenders connected to its DealerTrack credit application network has reached 1,000 U.S. lenders. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101028/DEALERTRACKLOGO ) Th ... Continue reading
Ryan Wilson Shows Championship Form At Caraway
ASHEBORO, March 15, 2011: Ryan Wilson, driver of the No. 12 Randolph Bank Toyota Camry showed why his Ryan Wilson Motorsports (RWM) team will be in contention for the 2011 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series (NWAAS) championship at Caraway (N.C.) Speedway Sunday. Unfortunately, a mechanical malfunction cost the family-ow ... Continue reading
JR Motorsports NNS Bristol Preview
Aric Almirola No. 88 GT Vodka Chevrolet âI love racing at Bristol. I liked it a lot back when it was the old surface, and I like it with the variable banking, too. There is just something about that place that really gets me fired up to go racing. Whatâs not to like? Youâve got cars racing two-wide, and ... Continue reading
Gus Dean Impresses With Top-10 Finish At Anderson
WILLIAMSTON, March 15, 2011: 16 year-old Gus Dean is definitely turning heads. After a solid outing in World Series of Asphalt Stockcar racing Crate Model division at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway last month, the Bluffton, South Carolina native headed to Anderson Motor Speedway this past weekend looking for a similar perf ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Announces Sponsorship Joint Venture For 2011 ILMC Series
Braselton, Mar. 14, 2011: Tracy W. Krohn, owner of Krohn Racing, announced a sponsorship joint venture today just as the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup Series season kicks off at Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, Florida. Next Generation Athletics, a start-up company better known as NXG, has joined Krohn Racin ... Continue reading
Phil Giebler Racing Puts Four Drivers In Four Classes On Podium At SKUSA
ROSAMOND, March 14, 2011: Phil Giebler Racing had drivers deliver podium finishes in four classes Saturday in the second round of the Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge at Willow Springs International Motorsports Park kart track. Giebler, of Huntington Beach, Calif., finished second in the Extreme Karting S1 Pro Stock M ... Continue reading
Rollx Vans Named Official Transportation Partner of Life Rolls On Foundation
Nationââ¬â¢s Leading Accessible Vans Manufacturer Provides Free Shuttle Service for Paralysis Community To view this release on PRWeb, click the link below: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/3/prweb8205329.htm ______________________ If you would rather not receive future communications from Christopher & Da ... Continue reading
"Senna" is the epic story of the inspirational life of Brazilian motor-racing legend, Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest drivers of all time. Spanning a decade, it follows his battles on track and off, against the politics around the sport. Sublime, spiritual, occasionally ruthless, Senna becomes a global superstar whil ... Continue reading
Simona de Silvestro Shines in Tests at Texas and Sebring
Indianapolis, March 14, 2011: No longer a rookie, Simona de Silvestro had two successful tests in preparation for the 2011 season with HVM Racing. De Silvestro enters her sophomore season with a positive outlook, a new title sponsor and a new car. Entergy Nuclear has partnered with HVM Racing in a multi-year agreement ... Continue reading
John Andretti To Return To Indianapolis 500 With Petty-Andretti
INDIANAPOLIS, March 14, 2011: Andretti Autosport announced today it will join forces with co-entrant Richard Petty Motorsports and primary sponsor Window World, Inc., to field an entry for IndyCar veteran John Andretti in this year's 100 anniversary edition of the Indianapolis 500. John, who has made 11 prior Indy 500 ... Continue reading
Z-Line Designs Racing: Kyle Busch Bristol NNS Advance
HUNTERSVILLE, March 14, 2011: After a rough weekend in the glitzy and glamorous city of Las Vegas, Kyle Busch might be looking forward to a trip to a slightly less-exotic locale such as Bristol, Tenn. At Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located on the northern edge of his hometown, Busch had a less-than-memorable weekend in w ... Continue reading
What's the Difference between Leasing and Buying a Vehicle?
What's the Difference between Leasing and Buying a Vehicle? Knowing the Answer Helps Consumers Make an Educated Decision WASHINGTON March 15, 2011 - With leasing making a comeback, consumers again are faced with the option of buying or leasing a vehicle. While buying and leasing each have their own advantages, they hav ... Continue reading
Visteon and 3M Showcase Innovative Car Technologies Designed for Consumers in India
PR Newswire MUMBAI, India, March 15, 2011 MUMBAI, India, March 15, 2011 -- Visteon Corporation and 3M today introduced to the India market an approach to integrating advanced features and innovations for cars, designed to meet the preferences of drivers and the needs of vehicle manufacturers in this fast-growing market ... Continue reading
PQIA Issues Consumer Alert on Everclear Motor Oil
PR Newswire METUCHEN, N.J., March 15, 2011 METUCHEN, N.J., March 15, 2011 -- The Petroleum Quality Institute of America issued a Consumer Alert on Everclear 5W-30 Motor Oil. The product tested was purchased in Ohio and can cause harm to an automobile engine and void warranties. The test results for the sample show Ever ... Continue reading
Scion Owners Have New Ways to Connect on Website Redesigned by Cie Studios
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Scion owners have a new place to meet, express their enthusiasm for the hip, hot car brand, and learn more about maintaining and caring for their vehicle, thanks to a newly redesigned website created by Cie Studios (www.CieStudios.com), a designer and developer of advanced social, mobile and web app ... Continue reading
Oil Crisis Stimulates Interest in 40% Reduction in Fuel Consumption Technology
ARDEN N.C.--WatchIt Technologies Inc. http://www.watchittech.com (PINKSHEETS: WTCT) announced today that the company is rereleasing information on the patent-pending ââ¬ÅFuel Reformer.ââ¬??? The ââ¬ÅFuel Reformerââ¬??? achieves significant increases in fuel economy while reducing tailp ... Continue reading
This St. Patrick's Day, Don't Rely on Luck - Designate a Sober Driver
Hi there, St. Patrickâs Day is right around the corner, and itâs not the luck of the Irish that will keep the roads safe â itâs planning ahead for a safe and sober way home. On St. Patrickâs Day 2009, *37 percent of the drivers and motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes had a blood alcohol con ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Alcoa Foundation is joining with Institute for Civic Leadership (ICL) to establish the Alcoa Global Service Leaders Scholarship Program. Through the program, 50 students, ages 15 to 18, from around the world, can apply for full scholarships up to US$5,000 to attend ICLââ¬â¢s 2011 Summer Academy, a ... Continue reading
Buick Teams with NCAA to Celebrate Human Achievement
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 15, 2011 DETROIT, March 15, 2011 -- Winners in college sports are well documented, but the victories earned by campus champions away from the game are often more impactful, yet rarely get the same attention. That's why, as part of a new corporate partnership, Buick, NCAA, Turner Sports and CB ... Continue reading
Buick Helps Kids Lace up with Samaritan's Feet
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 15, 2011 DETROIT, March 15, 2011 -- There are children in the United States whose only shoes are ill-fitting or worn-out. That's why Buick, the NCAA and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) are teaming up with Samaritan's Feet to donate 2,011 pairs of shoes and socks to kids ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Unveils New 'Imported from Detroit' Limited-Edition Merchandise on Chrysler.com
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 15, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 15, 2011 -- 'Imported from Detroit' merchandise features a new logo that represents the hardworking spirit demonstrated in the Chrysler brand's Super Bowl commercial A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the "Imported from Detroit" limited- ... Continue reading
Honda Blue Goes Green as Helpful Teams Celebrate Earth Month With Heal the Bay
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2011 -- As Winter turns to Spring and more people are enjoying the outdoors, SoCal Honda and Heal the Bay are once again teaming up to make sure Los Angeles-area coastal areas and watersheds are safe, healthy and clean. Last year, a record number of volunte ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Tiguan Delivers Vital Aid to Blood Bike Service
If you thought the National Health Service was responsible for the movement of blood as well as other vital medical fluids, test results and equipment, think again. ... Continue reading
Celebrating Success - The IMI Recognizes Skillmiles Winners
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) celebrated the achievements of automotive companies and individuals in the Skillmiles scheme at its Annual Dinner last week in the presence of the Institute's Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent. ... Continue reading
Honda Statement: Japan's Earthquake
Honda would like to express its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of the earthquake on March 11 off the pacific coast of Tohoku in northeastern Japan and our sincere hopes for the earliest possible relief and recovery of the affected areas. ... Continue reading
New Ford EcoBoost 2.0-Litre GTDi Engine
The Ford EcoBoost 2.0-litre petrol engine is an all-new, state-of-the-art four cylinder design providing Ford's global vehicle line-up with a new high-efficiency power unit delivering power outputs of over 147 kW (200 horsepower). ... Continue reading
Saab GB Announces New Prices and Specifications For 9-3 Range
Saab GB is pleased to announce prices and specifications for the new and improved 9-3 model range which goes on sale in UK dealerships next month. ... Continue reading
BMW and Mini at the 2011 Goodwood Motorsport Press Day
BMW and Mini at the 2011 Goodwood Motorsport Press Day The new BMW 1 Series M Coupé, the BMW M3 GTS and the MINI John Cooper Works S2000 rally car line up at the Festival of Speed media launch ... Continue reading
"Strategic Analysis of Carsharing Market in Japan" to their offering. âStrategic Analysis of Carsharing Market in Japanâ This research service focuses on the evolution of sustainable personal transportation market, especially the carsharing market in Japan. It provides an overview of worldwide and Japanese ma ... Continue reading
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