FORD MUSTANG FACTS : GENERATION ONE: 1964 to 1974
The original Ford Mustang debuted on April 17, 1964 at a price of $2,368 â a bargain even at that time. Dealers were inundated with requests for the vehicle. In Garland, Texas, 15 customers bid on the same Mustang, and the winner insisted on sleeping in the car overnight to guarantee that it wouldnât get sold ... Continue reading
Summerton Takes Provisional Pole for Hometown Race at Sebring
SEBRING, Fla. March 18, 2009: For a driver who didnât have a ride in the 2009 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda until a few days ago, Kissimmee, Fla. resident Jonathan Summerton didnât need much time to get back up to speed. Summerton got his first Atlantic seat time since last ... Continue reading
Edwards P3, Niemela P6 For NWR At Sebring
Sebring, FL (March 18, 2009) â Newman Wachs Racing drivers John Edwards, and Markus Niemela completed the first of two qualifications for the Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda today at Sebring International Raceway. Edwards is currently 3rd on the grid and Niemela 6th after losing hi ... Continue reading
Ford Looks Forward to 45th Anniversary of Mustang, Takes Nostalgic Look Back at American Icon
- On April 17, 2009, Ford will commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, an American icon, with a four-day celebration in Birmingham, Alabama - Ford will take a nostalgic look back at five historic generations of Mustang during the next four weeks leading up to the 45th anniversary, starting with the early ... Continue reading
New Driver, Kracht Shows Potential After Solid Finish At GatorNationals
Gainesville, FL. March 18, 2009: Being a new NHRA Top Alcohol driver means experiencing new sensations, new procedures, and of course new driving lessons in competition. But for Dan Kracht this weekends past event showed the rookieâs potential for the Randy Meyer Racing team that they are serious about going round ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Financial Results
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , a leader in energy technologies, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008 and provided an update on its progress in executing its strategic business plan. Financial Results Revenue for the fourth quarter was $5,880, a decrease from ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Date for Teleconference to Discuss 2008 Fourth Quarter
NOVI, Mich., March 18 -- Cooper-Standard Automotive will hold a conference call and webcast with investors on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 9 a.m. EDT to discuss its 2008 fourth quarter and full year results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. A news release detailing the company's result ... Continue reading
Historic Takeoff Makes 'Flying Car' a Reality
The Transition(R) Roadable Aircraft Completes Successful First Flight BOSTON, March 18 -- Terrafugia, Inc., a game-changing aircraft company, announced today the first flight of its Transition(R) Roadable Aircraft Proof of Concept. Often referred to as a "flying car", the Transition(R) is a two-seat aircraft designed t ... Continue reading
Scion to Reveal Concept Car at 2009 New York International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., March 18 -- Scion will unveil a micro-subcompact concept car at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The concept reflects Scion's youthful image and represents a new segment for the brand aimed toward the growing urbanization trend. The Scion press conference will take place on Wednesday, April ... Continue reading
Garmin Goes the Distance with Navigation for the Long Haul
OLATHE, Kan.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the first portable navigation device designed exclusively for over-the-road, long-haul navigation and delivery trucks â the nüvi® 465T. This new long-haul navigator introduced at the Mi ... Continue reading
Shop Rat Foundation Unveils National Shop Rat Electric Wheelie Car Student Competition
JACKSON, Mich.--The Shop Rat Foundation, a Jackson Michigan nonprofit educational foundation will be unveiling its National Shop Rat Electric Wheelie Car Student Competition at the Westec 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center March 30 â April 2nd. âWith exposure to thousands of students, educators and man ... Continue reading
SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. New TV Commercials to Air Nationally this Week
SpongeTech(R)'s New Commercials Airing on Cable and Satellite Networks Nationally! NEW YORK, March 18 -- SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. America's Cleaning Company(TM), (OTC:SPNG) (BULLETIN BOARD: SPNG) announced that the Company will start airing a new TV commercial highlighting SpongeTech(R)'s "easy-to-use" Prod ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, March 17, 2009: Things happen fast when youâre circling a quarter-mile dirt track in just over 11 seconds. Throw 23 other World of Outlaws (WoO) competitors on the track, all vying to be the first one to the checkered flag, and just about anything is possible. For Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Kra ... Continue reading
New Year, New Color: Muzzy Racing Returns for 2009 World Challenge GT Season
TEMPE, Ariz. March 17, 2009: Muzzy Racing, which campaigns the No. 56 All-Cut Concrete Cutting Viper piloted by Arizonaâs Ritch Marziale, will return for the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship. After a strong 2008 season that saw Marziale equal his career-best finish of eighth at Watkins Gl ... Continue reading
Locked and Loaded: World Challenge Season Number 20
SEBRING, Fla., March 17, 2009: The anticipation has been building over the cold winter months but now, in the heart of sunny Florida, itâs finally time to take the cover off of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships. The Toyo Tires SPEED World Challenge Season Opener at Sebring gets underway Wedne ... Continue reading
Golden State Rebound Tony Stewart Racing's Donny Schatz Eyes Return to Thunderbowl Raceway
INDIANAPOLIS, March 17, 2009: When victories are expected, anything but wins can be tough to swallow. How a team bounces back from a tough night often shows the amount of resolve they have. This weekend three-time and defending World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz and the Tony Stewart Racing ( ... Continue reading
Roush 2010 Mustang Completed In A Record 11-Months
LIVONIA, Mich., March 18, 2009: It takes a lot of time to develop a new vehicle from concept to assembly line. In the case of the ROUSH® 2010 Mustang, that timeline was just 11-months. âIt was last April that the conceptual drawings for the ROUSH 2010 Mustang were approved. That kicked off everything that neede ... Continue reading
Good Racing And Good Times Highlight JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals
BELLE ROSE, La. March 18, 2009: For the last six years, the date of the JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals has been circled on the calendars of sportsman drag racers across the country. One of three sportsman events backed by JEGS Mail Order, the Cajun SPORTSnationals annually attracts a field of more than 500 competitors ... Continue reading
Saini Fastest in Opening World Challenge Touring Car Sebring Practice
SEBRING, Fla., March 18, 2009: Jason Saini, of Fort Worth, Texas, was fastest in the opening practice session of the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car season Wednesday, in preparation of the Toyo Tires Season Opener, part of the 57th Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring Presented by Fresh from Florid ... Continue reading
Jack Roush Unveils Fifth Generation Mustang Bearing His Name
LIVONIA, Mich., March 18, 2009: Before a crowd of enthusiastic fans holding their breath, and media with cameras focused and ready, Jack Roush unveiled the new ROUSH® 2010 Mustang, the fifth generation high-performance pony car to bear his name. The debut took place at the Livonia, Mich., vehicle assembly plant, jus ... Continue reading
Harker Goes To Final Round In First Outing For Season
Gainesville, FL March 18, 2009: Harkerâs recent three month visit to homeland Australia must have paid off in relaxation and mental preparation for this past weekendâs GatorNationals. The transplant Aussie continued building on last yearâs performance with a final round finish. Steve Harker is not strang ... Continue reading
Gaples Leads Surprising World Challenge GT Opening Practice in Sebring
SEBRING, Fla. March 18, 2009: Tony Gaples, of Libertyville, Ill., topped the opening practice session of 2009 for the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship at Sebring International Raceway, part of the Toyo Tires Season Opener at the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring Presented by Fresh from Florida. Series ne ... Continue reading
AfterSoft Network N.A., Inc. Confirms Deployed VAST Sales
ALLENTOWN, Pa., March 18 -- AfterSoft Network N.A., Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Aftersoft Group, Inc. (OTC: ASFG.OB) (BULLETIN BOARD: ASFG.OB) , a leading provider of business automation and ecommerce solutions for the automotive aftermarket, today is pleased to announce that 11 Tire & Auto Service companies repr ... Continue reading
MacroSolve’s Contract with Navigation Solutions Renewed for 4th Year
TULSA, Okla.--MacroSolve, Inc., (OTCBB:MCVE) announced today that its subsidiary Anyware Mobile Solutionsâ contract has been renewed with Navigation Solutions, LLC, producers of the Hertz NeverLost® system, tracking approximately 200,000 mobile systems assets for the worldâs largest car rental brand. This ... Continue reading
German Automotive Supplier to Establish Operations in Saltillo, Mexico
TUCSON, Arizona, March 18 -- AKT altmarker Kunststoff-Technik GmbH of Gardelegen, Germany has signed a contract with The Offshore Group of Tucson, Arizona for the provision of outsourced manufacturing support, or "shelter" services in Saltillo, Mexico. The company has signed a lease agreement for the rental of 34,822 s ... Continue reading
First Combisensor From SensorDynamics For Electronic Stabilizing Systems in Cars
GRAZ, Austria--SensorDynamics today announced the launch of the micromechanical combisensor SD755 for the automotive integrating gyrometer and accelerometer in one single package. Both sensors transmit their signals over a shared SPI interface that facilitates further processing as well as minimize development time and ... Continue reading
2010 Lincoln MKZ: More Standard Luxury and Segment-Exclusive Safety, Starts Under $35,000
- The 2010 Lincoln MKZ offers more standard luxury features compared to other midsize luxury sedans, such as the Lexus ES350 and Cadillac CTS - A new Sport Appearance Package is available for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ that offers a variety of custom details, including 18-inch chrome wheels - Base price of $34,965 includes d ... Continue reading
Lionel Product Showcase Locations
Lionel Product Showcase Locations03/16/2009 We are hitting the road! At Lionel, we are so excited about our 2009 Product Line, that we are traveling coast-to-coast spreading the word. This is an event no model train hobbyist will want to miss. As you've no doubt heard, Lionel is introducing its exciting new VISION prod ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan and Ewz Target Zero Emission Mobility
ewz (the municipal electric utility for the city of Zurich) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Renault-Nissan Alliance to promote electric vehicles. The aim is to develop zero emission mobility in Switzerland. ... Continue reading
Maserati Set to Steal the Limelight At Ferrari Auction
A Monaco Grand Prix-winning Maserati 250F is set to steal the limelight at Ferrari's annual home auction event, the 'Ferrari Leggenda e Passione' in Maranello on 17 May 2009 as one of the star cars to come under the hammer at what has become the annual auction event for unique Italian performance cars. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG helps its customers to achieve flawless car control by offering Driver Training courses and events tailored to individual requirements. Here the focus is on driving pleasure, driving safety and passion, complemented by a top-quality support programme including typical local culinary delicacies and professi ... Continue reading
BMW Group Confirms Long-Term Targets
Despite the current challenging economic times, the BMW Group is confirming the long-term targets set out in its Strategy Number ONE. "2009 will be a transitional year for which we cannot yet make any reliable forecasts. Nevertheless, our long-term profitability targets for 2012 remain intact. We want to preserve the i ... Continue reading
Technical Innovations Make Their Debut in the Porsche Panamera
Porsche is proudly presenting the key technologies of the new Panamera prior to the world debut of this truly outstanding Gran Turismo at the Shanghai Auto Show in China on April 20. ... Continue reading
Thermal Coating Enhances Turbo Efficiency on Litchfield Impreza
An importer and modifier of Japanese performance cars has been so impressed with a zirconia-based thermal coating that it has returned for more. Following the success of its Type-25, Litchfield's new Subaru Impreza STI Type-20 is the latest to benefit from Zircotec's thermal coating, with the enhanced heat management h ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc. (OTCBB: OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, was featured at the Algae Fuels Forum of the World Biofuels Markets 2009 conference in Brussels on March 16, 2009. As a featured pre ... Continue reading
HENDERSON, Nev.--K2 Energy Solutions, a manufacturer of rechargeable battery systems for electric vehicles and energy storage applications, has been awarded a $119,000 contract by the U.S. Armyâs Communications-Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center (CERDEC) at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. The con ... Continue reading
Ultra Low Cost Nano Carries Big Burden For India's Tata Motors
Little Nano carries a big burden for India's Tata SANAND, India March 18, 2009; Analysis by Rina Chandran writing for Reuters. What a difference a year makes. In early 2008, Tata Motors unveiled its Nano to a rapturous media reception as the snub-nosed, 4-seater with a 100,000-rupee ($1,945) price tag created a new cat ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Moves Parts Service to New State-Of-The-Art Warehouse in Tamworth
Kia Motors is moving its parts operations to a new state-of-the-art warehouse in Tamworth, Staffordshire that will support its entire UK dealer network. Having experienced consistent sales growth year on year, the car manufacturer will be transferring its parts inventory to a larger warehouse, managed by Mobis, in May. ... Continue reading
Two New Chassis Offer Improved Ride and Handling in the New Volvo S80
The driving dynamics and ride of the new Volvo S80 have been updated and improved by the introduction of two new chassis - the Lowered Dynamic Chassis and the Comfort Chassis. ... Continue reading
Mazda Zooms into Scottish Top Ten with 8 percent Market Share
Mazda saw its share of the Scottish market zoom in February as it leapt into sixth place in the sales charts to grab an 8.2 per cent share. This cracking performance catapulted the brand above Japanese rivals Honda and Nissan and only one place behind Peugeot. ... Continue reading
New Fiat Strategy Boosts Used Car Sales And Residuals
A complete overhaul of Fiat's remarketing strategy during 2008 has proved a massive success, with the brand reporting a 42 per cent increase in used car wholesales to dealers and trade buyers last year. ... Continue reading
Ferrari Stockholders' Meeting: Record 2008 Balance Sheet Approved
The Annual General Ferrari Stockholders' Meeting took place today under the chairmanship of Chairman Luca di Montezemolo. The Meeting approved the 2008 balance sheet and annual report which, as announced over the last few days, revealed record results across all of the main economic indicators. The first and foremost o ... Continue reading
Mini Says Australians Can Have Their Cake and Eat it Too
When the new MINI Cooper D goes on sale in May this year it will become Australia's most fuel efficient car on the market. Upon its arrival, not only will MINI reset the fuel consumption benchmark with 3.9 litres per 100 kilometres it will set a new benchmark with regard to CO2 emissions, emitting just 104 g/km, the lo ... Continue reading
Poll Shows that Days May be Numbered for Traditional Motor Shows in Australia
A poll by leading automotive news site, The Motor Report, signals problems ahead for Motor Shows in Australia. The poll, conducted during the running of the Melbourne Motor Show (and for the week following), indicates that the public may be tiring of the traditional motor show format. ... Continue reading
Dodge Nitro SX-R - Limited to Just 100 Vehicles
Chrysler Australia today announced a new Limited Edition Dodge Nitro, the SX-R. Limited to just 100 vehicles, customers will need to be quick to secure their SX-R. ... Continue reading
AMP Electric Car Accepted as a Registered Team in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE
CINCINNATI March 17, 2009;Advanced Mechanical Products, Inc. (AMP) today announced its acceptance into the multimillion dollar Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles to offer more consumer choices. AMP officially submitted it ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Hybrid plans Michigan R&D center
Mercedes-Benz Hybrid LLC wins tax break to build $10 million center near Ann Arbor LANSING, Mich. March 17, 2009; The AP reported that a subsidiary of German automaker Daimler AG has been granted tax breaks to build a $10 million research center near Ann Arbor. The Michigan Economic Growth Authority approved the reques ... Continue reading
GM CEO says bankruptcy would cause liquidation
GM CEO says bankruptcy would cause automaker's liquidation because buyers would be scared off DETROIT March 17, 2009Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said Tuesday that if General Motors Corp. were forced into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the company would end up being liquid ... Continue reading
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