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Ford Motor Company Fund Provides More Than $280,000 for Programs Supporting Youth in Detroit

Ford Motor Company Fund Provides More Than $280,000 for Programs Supporting Youth in Detroit

Ford Fund presents Detroit Mayor Dave Bing with a $250,000 grant on behalf of the Youth Employment Program $34,000 provided in scholarships and essay contest awards In recognition of the importance of supporting youth in the Detroit community, Ford Motor Company Fund is announcing more than $280,000 in grants and other ... Continue reading

Volvo Group Emphasizes Need for Sustainable Solutions to Reduce Environmental Footprint

Volvo Group Emphasizes Need for Sustainable Solutions to Reduce Environmental Footprint

In an effort to encourage dialogue and action and to continue in its commitment toward reducing its environmental impact, the Volvo Group recently hosted two sustainability-related seminars during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Miami. The Volvo Group's vision is to become the world leader in sustainable transport sol ... Continue reading

Statement From National Coalition For Safer Roads: New Jersey Red-light Running Fatalities On The Rise

Statement From National Coalition For Safer Roads: New Jersey Red-light Running Fatalities On The Rise

New Jersey has seen a rise of 87.5% in fatal traffic accidents involving a red-light runner from 2008 to 2010. In the past month alone, three fatalities resulted from a reckless driver running a red light in Freehold Township, East Brunswick and Pohatcong. "There is a major problem on New Jersey's roadways and it needs ... Continue reading

The Hartford Promotes Johnson To Chief Investment Officer And Gervasi To Lead Human Resources

The Hartford Promotes Johnson To Chief Investment Officer And Gervasi To Lead Human Resources

The Hartford has promoted Brion Johnson to the position of chief investment officer and president of Hartford Investment Management Company, and Martha Gervasi to the position of executive vice president of Human Resources. Both executives report to the company's Chairman, President and CEO Liam E. McGee, and the promo ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Partners With Street League DC Pro Tour Fueled by Monster Energy for the 2012 Season

Chevrolet Partners With Street League DC Pro Tour Fueled by Monster Energy for the 2012 Season

Street League Skateboarding and Chevrolet announced today that they have agreed to a partnership that extends to every aspect of the series making Chevrolet the official ride of the upcoming 2012 season. The dynamic sponsorship will provide series-long excitement for both the fans and the Street League Pros via custom ... Continue reading

Cadillac SRX Designed for Summer Road Trips

Cadillac SRX Designed for Summer Road Trips

Cargo Management System offers unique packing solution DETROIT May 18, 2012; The summer road trip season is near, meaning millions of drivers are planning getaways – with lots of stuff. The Cadillac SRX crossover’s unique Cargo Management System is designed as an ideal companion for long weekends and driving ... Continue reading

Vehicle Production Group Names Steve Barker as Executive Vice President

Vehicle Production Group Names Steve Barker as Executive Vice President

Today, Vehicle Production Group, LLC (VPG), announces the appointment of Steve Barker as Executive Vice President, Commercial & Retail Sales. VPG produces the only factory-built, wheelchair-accessible automotive in the world for consumer, livery and taxi use, at their plant in Mishawaka, IL. As Executive Vice Preside ... Continue reading

Chevron Honors Lubricant Carriers

Chevron Honors Lubricant Carriers

Chevron Lubricants, maker of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, recently held its first Carrier Recognition Awards at Hotel Zaza, Houston Texas. The focus of the event was to communicate, reinforce and emphasize Chevron's commitment to safety, performance and customer service by recognizing ... Continue reading

Ford Begins Taking Orders for 2013 C-MAX Hybrid

Ford Begins Taking Orders for 2013 C-MAX Hybrid

DEARBORN, Mich., May 17, 2012 – Ford dealers are starting to place orders for America’s most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle – the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid – with innovative technologies such as a hands-free liftgate, spaciousness for five passengers and cargo as well as the fun-t ... Continue reading

GM Makes Changes To U.S. Sales Team

GM Makes Changes To U.S. Sales Team

DETROIT – In preparation for numerous product launches in the coming months, General Motors North America President Mark Reuss today announced the following changes for U.S. sales executives: Alan Batey, 49, is appointed to the newly created position of GM vice president, U.S. Sales and Service. He will report to ... Continue reading

Winnebago Industries Reacts to Unsolicited Non-Binding Highly-Conditional Letter from North Street Capital, LP

Winnebago Industries Reacts to Unsolicited Non-Binding Highly-Conditional Letter from North Street Capital, LP

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE - WGO) today confirmed that it is in receipt of a letter from North Street Capital, LP ("North Street") proposing to acquire all outstanding common shares of Winnebago Industries at a price of $11.00 per share in cash. Company management has reviewed with the board of directors of the C ... Continue reading

ITW Announces Election of John Hartnett as Executive Vice President of Global Construction Products

ITW Announces Election of John Hartnett as Executive Vice President of Global Construction Products

Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Hartnett to Executive Vice President of Global Construction Products. Mr. Hartnett, 52, has 32 years of experience in a variety of ITW businesses. Most recently, Mr. Hartnett served as Group President of the Automotive Aftermarket bus ... Continue reading

SAE Foundation Presents FEV-Sponsored Stefan Pischinger Young Industry Leadership Award

SAE Foundation Presents FEV-Sponsored Stefan Pischinger Young Industry Leadership Award

FEV, Inc., a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that the SAE Foundation's Stefan Pischinger Young Industry Leadership Award has been presented to Shady El Safty, GM China and Telikepali Kumar Prasad, Eaton Corporation. FEV, Inc. president and CEO Gary Rogers made the anno ... Continue reading

GEICO Mobile Cycle offers convenience to buy a policy from your smartphone

GEICO Mobile Cycle offers convenience to buy a policy from your smartphone

GEICO has made it a lot easier for cycle enthusiasts to shop for insurance with GEICO Mobile Cycle. Riders can now get an ATV or motorcycle quote and purchase a policy from their smartphones at any time of the day and night. GEICO Mobile Cycle, a new mobile web app can run on any smartphone device with a browser, but h ... Continue reading

Indycar - Dragon Goes To Chevrolet Power, Legge To Begin Rookie Orientation Today

Indycar - Dragon Goes To Chevrolet Power, Legge To Begin Rookie Orientation Today

INDIANAPOLIS, May 17, 2012: INDYCAR, the sanctioning body for the IZOD IndyCar Series, confirmed today that it has approved an engine partner change for Dragon Racing. The team will transfer from Lotus to Chevrolet power for the entries driven by Sebastien Bourdais and Katherine Legge. The change is effective immediate ... Continue reading

NHRA Top Fuel - Schumacher Wants More, Brown Looks To Rebound

NHRA Top Fuel - Schumacher Wants More, Brown Looks To Rebound

TOPEKA, May 17, 2012: U.S. Army NHRA Racing Top Fuel drivers Tony “The Sargeâ€� Schumacher and Antron Brown will travel to Heartland Park Topeka Friday through Sunday for the Dollar General NHRA Summer Nationals. Following the lead of the Army Strong Soldiers he represents, Schumacher will carry a “r ... Continue reading

POWRi - Surprised Blackhurt Leads Championship

POWRi - Surprised Blackhurt Leads Championship

Belle Clair, May 17, 2012: Jake Blackhurst of Mapleton, Ill., leads the championship in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series going into events Friday (May 18) at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill., and Saturday (May 19) at Peoria (Ill.) Speedway, his hometown track. "I never dreamed I’d be in the point ... Continue reading

Outlaw Sprints - Schedule Takes Tony Stewart Racing Teams To New York, Maryland

Outlaw Sprints - Schedule Takes Tony Stewart Racing Teams To New York, Maryland

INDIANAPOLIS, May 16, 2012: Now, this is more like it. One week after the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series raced on three consecutive nights, Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz, along with the rest of the traveling Winged Sprint car stars, will hit the track three more times this wee ... Continue reading

Total Car Score Names 2012 Kia Forte To "Top Cars For College Grads" List

Total Car Score Names 2012 Kia Forte To "Top Cars For College Grads" List

Total Car Score one of the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison websites, has named the 2012 Forte sedan and hatchback to its "Top Cars for College Grads" list. This roster of over-achieving compact cars was released on the cusp of graduation season, as new college grads -- along with their parents -- l ... Continue reading

Idaho High School Wins National Teen Safe Driving Contest and $10,000

Idaho High School Wins National Teen Safe Driving Contest and $10,000

Thousands of teens have been organizing safe driving activities for the last six months in more than 300 high schools around the country as a part of the Act Out Loud Contest®, sponsored by The Allstate Foundation and National Organizations for Youth Safety®. This year's winner, Lake City High School Business Profess ... Continue reading

Quantum Signs Supply Agreement for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Traction Motors

Quantum Signs Supply Agreement for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Traction Motors

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it has signed a supply agreement with Remy International Inc. for its high performance electric traction motors for the Quantum's Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) F-1 ... Continue reading

Honda CR-V Is 'Honestly' The Most Popular 4x4

Honda CR-V Is 'Honestly' The Most Popular 4x4

The British built Honda CR-V has fought off fierce competition to be crowned Most Popular 4x4 by expert motoring website honestjohn.co.uk. ... Continue reading

Jaguar XF Named Most Popular Large Executive Car By Honest John Readers

Jaguar XF Named Most Popular Large Executive Car By Honest John Readers

The Jaguar XF has been recognised as the most popular large executive car by the readers of Honest John. ... Continue reading

Ford Scores A Hat-Trick At Fleet World Honours

Ford Scores A Hat-Trick At Fleet World Honours

Ford's new 1.0-litre turbo-powered EcoBoost engine has won the Innovation Award at the 2012 Fleet World Honours, joining Ranger and Transit to form a hat-trick of Ford prize winners. ... Continue reading

'Brilliant' Mazda SKYACTIV Technology Wins Second UK Award

'Brilliant' Mazda SKYACTIV Technology Wins Second UK Award

Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV technology, which is debuting in the all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV, has won its second UK motor industry award. ... Continue reading

For Information Only: Suzuki Appoints New Press Officer

For Information Only: Suzuki Appoints New Press Officer

Following Rachelle Green's departure for a year out in Australia, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jade Wells as the new press officer for Suzuki GB PLC. Jade, 21, joins Suzuki permanently from another car manufacturer where she held the position of Product Marketing Assistant. ... Continue reading

31st GTI Meeting At Worthersee

31st GTI Meeting At Worthersee

For more than 30 years, the 'GTI Meeting at Worthersee' has been a holiday in the calendar of fans of sporty Volkswagen vehicles. ... Continue reading

Porsche Museum Participates In The Mille Miglia

Porsche Museum Participates In The Mille Miglia

The legends are under starter's orders: from May 17 - 20, the Porsche Museum is covering the legendary thousand miles of the Mille Miglia with its most impressive entry to date. ... Continue reading

Nine Volkswagen Apprentices And A Golf GTI: The Wörthersee Project

Nine Volkswagen Apprentices And A Golf GTI: The Wörthersee Project

When they began their apprenticeships at Volkswagen, the four young women and five young men never dreamt such a project would form part of their vocational training. ... Continue reading

Academy Award Winning Director Martin Scorsese To Produce Feature Length Drama Silver Ghost

Academy Award Winning Director Martin Scorsese To Produce Feature Length Drama Silver Ghost

Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese is joining Lord Attenborough and Anthony Haas to produce the feature film drama SILVER GHOST. The project will be a co-production between Scorsese's Sikelia Productions and Zuma Productions. ... Continue reading

Volt Lights Up London!

Volt Lights Up London!

It has already won glowing praise from the world's motoring press, but now the Chevrolet Volt really knows how to shine, after the American manufacturer pulled the wraps off another world-first... ... Continue reading

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