CNW Study Says GM and Chrysler Sales Hurt By Uncertainty
DETROIT, March 19, 2009; (Reuters) - Fewer new car shoppers are considering vehicles from General Motors Corp (GM.N) and Chrysler LLC at a time when consumer attention is focused on their request for further U.S. government aid, according to a survey released on Thursday. The share of car shoppers who say their primary ... Continue reading
World's Lightest 21-Inch Wheel Available Now from GGI European Tuning
Miami, FL., March 19, 2009: The worldâs lightest 21-inch wheel, the new Carlsson 1/5 Evo Ultra Light, is now available in the U.S. through GGI European Tuning. GGI is the exclusive North American importer of the Carlsson brand tuning line for Mercedes Benz automobiles. Tipping the scales at only 23.8 pounds, the C ... Continue reading
Indycar Series Notes - March 19, 2009
1. Rahal ready to lead at Newman/Haas/Lanigan: At 20 years of age, Graham Rahal could be finishing up his sophomore year of college and debating whether spring break should take him to Cancun, Ft. Lauderdale or South Padre Island. Instead, Rahal is entering his third season with Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, now as the a ... Continue reading
Crescentini Scores First World Challenge GT Pole In Sebring
SEBRING, Fla. March 19, 2009: Dino Crescentini, of Manhattan Beach, Calif., earned his first-career SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship pole position Thursday and will start first in Fridayâs Toyo Tires Season Opener at Sebring International Raceway, part of the 57th Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Se ... Continue reading
Kleinubing Captures First Pole of 2009 World Challenge TC Season
SEBRING, Fla. March 19, 2009: Pierre Kleinubing, of Coconut Creek, Fla. earned his second-consecutive pole at Sebring International Raceway in preparation for Fridayâs SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Round One race. Seth Thomas, of Cumming, Ga., will complete the front row for the Toyo Tires Worl ... Continue reading
J.C. Agajanian - 2009 International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee
TALLADEGA, Ala. March 19, 2009: If it had a motor and it was a sport, J.C. Agajanian was interested in it. From the 1930s through the 1960s, Agajanian was involved in numerous forms of motorsports, both as an owner and a promoter, though he is most closely associated with Indy Car racing. Agajanian (pronounced Ag-uh-ja ... Continue reading
Summerton Retains Pole for 2009 Atlantic Championship Opener at Sebring
SEBRING, Fla. March 19, 2009: Kissimmee, Fla. resident Jonathan Summerton earned the first championship point and prize money of the 2009 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda as his quickest time from yesterdayâs provisional qualifying session held up through the final qualifying sessio ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. to Report 1st Quarter Earnings Thursday, April 16, 2009
Webcast Conference Call Scheduled for 8:00 A.M. CDT MILWAUKEE, March 19 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it is scheduled to release its first quarter 2009 financial results before market hours on Thursday, April 16, 2009. On Thursday, April 16, 2009, the public is invited to participate in a webcast confer ... Continue reading
Washington DC March 19, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that orders are still coming in, and showrooms still draw shoppers, but Smart dealers report an increasing number of cancellations for the petite ForTwo, primarily because of economic concerns. "Since November, it seems people are backing out of purchasing a S ... Continue reading
Toyota Comments on J.D Power 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study
TORRANCE, Calif., March 19, 2009 â J.D. Power and Associates today announced the results from their 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), covering 2006 model year vehicles. The following comments on the VDS can be attributed to Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. âWe are pleased with th ... Continue reading
14th Annual Amelia Island Concours Draws More Than 15,000 Enthusiasts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Breanna Buhr/Sanaz Bakhtiari (818) 992-4353 bbuhr@jmprpublicrelations.com sbakhtiari@jmprpublicrelations.com 14th Annual AMelia Island Concours D' Elegance DRAWS MORE THAN 15,000 Enthusiasts Vintage Automotive Show Features Original Events, Honors Racer David Hobbs and Famed Coachbuilder ... Continue reading
POMONA, Calif.--President Barack Obama today previewed an innovative plug-in hybrid electric utility truck with a power system developed by diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). The President visited the Electric Vehicle Technical Center of Southern Cali ... Continue reading
Edwards Secures Front Row Starting Position At Sebring
Sebring, FL (March 19, 2009) â Second qualifying today at Sebring was considerably slower for the Atlantic Championship competitors but Newman Wachs Racing driver John Edwards was quickest, which secures him a spot on the front row for tomorrowâs race. Reigning Atlantic Champ Markus Niemela was 4th today, but ... Continue reading
Robert Kearns, Inventor of Intermittent Windshield Wipers...con't.
Continued from page 1 In 1990, a jury decided that Ford infringed on Kearns' patent, though it concluded the infringement was not deliberate. Ford had contended the patent was invalid because the windshield system contained no new concepts. But Kearns argued a new combination of parts made his invention unique. That ju ... Continue reading
MOORESVILLE, North Carolina Thursday, March 19, 2009: StopRepairBills.com has officially announced their sponsorship debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The company is launching a multi-race deal with Key Motorsports and the No. 40 Chevrolet driven by Scott Wimmer. The sponsorship deal is the first for StopRepairBil ... Continue reading
Curran Fastest On Opening Day of World Challenge GT Season in Sebring
SEBRING, Fla. March 18, 2009: Eric Curran, of East Hampton, Mass., topped the afternoon charts at Sebring International Raceway to lead all SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship drivers in preparation of qualifying for Fridayâs Toyo Tires Season Opener, part of the 57th Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of S ... Continue reading
Kleinubing Fastest World Challenge Touring Car in Sebring Practice
SEBRING, Fla. March 18, 2009: Pierre Kleinubing, of Coconut Creek, Fla., topped the practice sheets for Round One of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Championship at Sebring International Raceway. Kuno Wittmer, of Montreal, Quebec, and Charles Espenlaub, of Lutz, Fla., were second and third quickes ... Continue reading
Atlantic Championship Live Timing Available Now
SEBRING, Fla. March 19, 2009: Supporters of the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda who cannot make it to the track have enjoyed the opportunity to see live results from every on-track session for the past several years. This season is no exception for the Atlantic Championship, although th ... Continue reading
It's a Heluva Good! Time for Dover International Speedway Fans
<B>âHeluva Good! 200â NASCAR Nationwide Series race will continue through 2010</b> DOVER, Del. March 19, 2009: Helluva Good!®, a leading producer of real sour cream dips and naturally aged cheese, announced their continued sponsorship of the âHeluva Good! 200â NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Dov ... Continue reading
Justin Piscitell Wins Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout, Signs with Alara Racing
IRVINE, Calif. March 19, 2009: With only 16 career race starts, Justin Piscitell, of Patterson, N.Y., still had what it took to beat out eight other Mazda champions and win the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout. As a result, Piscitell has won a full ride in the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup and has chosen Californi ... Continue reading
Jaguar Cars Recognised For Exceptional Dependability By J.D. Power And Associates
The Jaguar line-up of beautiful, fast cars was recognised for its industry-leading overall long-term quality in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability (VDS) StudySM, released today. This recognition of Jaguar's dependability and customer satisfaction is the third of its kind in the past year, demonstr ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Introduces Meritor MXL(R) Driveline with 100,000 Miles Lubrication Interval
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 19 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc today introduced the Meritor(R) MXL (Meritor Extended Lube), a new series of greaseable drivelines with 100,000-mile lubrication intervals and a three-year, 300,000-mile warranty in linehaul service. The product was designed for truck operators who seek reduced maintenance ... Continue reading
Yokohama's Eco-Friendly Orange Oil Tire Debuts at Sebring
FULLERTON, CA March 19, 2009: For the first time in more than a century of automobile racing, a series will utilize sustainable tire technology on each competing vehicle. Today, when the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama kicks-off, each Porsche 911 race car will be outfitted with Yokohama ADVAN® ENV-R1⢠orang ... Continue reading
Treasury Announces Auto Supplier Support Program
<b><i>Program Will Aid Critical Sector of American Economy</b></i> WASHINGTON, DC March 19, 2009: The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced a new program to help stabilize the auto supply base and restore credit flows in a critical sector of the American economy. As the President's Task Force on the Auto Indu ... Continue reading
Dependable Used Cars a J.D. Power and Associates Report
Toyota Motor Corporation Captures Ten Segment Awards; Ford Motor Company Garners Four WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 19 -- Buick and Jaguar each rank highest in vehicle dependability in a tie, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study(SM) (VDS) released today. Buick improves from a si ... Continue reading
2009 Hyundai Genesis named Top Safety Pick by IIHS
The "2009 North American Car of the Year" Hyundai Genesis sedan bolstered its resume with a "TOP SAFETY PICK" rating from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Hyundai's all-new flagship earned a "good" overall evaluation in side impact, frontal offset and rear crash tests, the highest ranking awarded ... Continue reading
Aston Martin - Zagreb Dealership Opening
Marking Aston Martin's first entry into Croatia, Jakov Covic-Pavisic of luxury brand specialists Spectator Grupa is proud to announce the official opening of Aston Martin Zagreb. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Cars Recognised For Exceptional Dependability By J.D. Power And Associates
The Jaguar line-up of beautiful, fast cars was recognised for its industry-leading overall long-term quality in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability (VDS) StudySM, released today. This recognition of Jaguar's dependability and customer satisfaction is the third of its kind in the past year, demonstr ... Continue reading
This week, 1Car1, the vehicle hire business went into administration. If you are planning an analysis piece on the state of the UK's vehicle hire sector, Europcar, the UK's leading vehicle hire business can provide comment. ... Continue reading
Cut the Cost of Driving with a Little Help from Kia Motors
As the recession deepens and the cost of car ownership continues to rise, motorists around the country are beginning to look for quick and easy ways in which they can save money when it comes to their car, and in particular, their driving habits. ... Continue reading
On Monday 9 March, 2009, Michelin presented PSA Peugeot Citroën with the 1,000,000th Michelin Energy Saver tyre, thereby reaffirming the strategic partnership between the two groups. With the Energy Saver, which premiered exclusively on the Peugeot 308 in 2007, Michelin has produced a tyre that not only reduces fuel c ... Continue reading
Caparo Reveals New T1 Race Extreme
Caparo T1, the fastest performance supercar from Caparo Vehicle Technologies, is now available in its new Race Extreme version. The vehicle, aimed specifically at the high end of the track day market, boasts the car's utmost race specification and is set to deliver the ultimate driving experience. ... Continue reading
Caparo T1 Climate Option Launched
Caparo T1, the ultimate supercar designed and manufactured Caparo Vehicle Technologies, is now available with a full climate pack. The option is being introduced as a result of customer demand and can be installed on all new orders as well as retrofitted on the existing Caparo T1 cars. ... Continue reading
Kia Wins at 2009 'red dot' Design Awards
Kia's stylish and fun urban cross-over car, the Soul, has become the first Korean car ever to receive recognition from the world renowned 'red dot' awards at the 2009 product design competition held in Germany. ... Continue reading
Insignia Sports Tourer Is Vauxhall's New Estate Of The Nation
Despite the current economic malaise, Vauxhall's 2009 European Car of the Year has been a resounding success, bucking a downward sales trend with more than 15,000 orders taken in the first month of the car reaching dealer showrooms in the UK. ... Continue reading
Chery Launches New Sub-Brands, Riich and Rely in China
Chery Automobile, a fast-growing Chinese car manufacturer announced the launch of two new sub-brands in China. ... Continue reading
The Who Magic Bus Scale Model Joins Merchandise Range
A limited edition, 1:43 scale model of a unique 1965, split-screen Volkswagen Transporter van with special The Who Magic Bus branding will be available to order online at www.volkswagenmerchandise.co.uk or from the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network of dedicated Van Centres from later this week. ... Continue reading
Gentex Receives Top Supplier Award From Hyundai-Kia
Gentex Corporation has received a 2008 Supplier of the Year Award from the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group for its contributions to advanced technologies and overall supplier performance. Gentex is the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry. ... Continue reading
EDF And Toyota Announce Large-Scale Demonstration of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in Strasbourg, France
EDF and Toyota today announced a major step forward in their joint road-trials in France, involving Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHVs) and an innovative charging infrastructure. About one hundred units of a next generation PHV equipped with lithium-ion batteries will be leased to selected companies and partners in the Stra ... Continue reading
China's Chery and Italy's Fiat Postpone Venture
WUHU, CHINA, March 19, 2009; Fang Yan writing for Reuters reported that China's Chery Automobile Co has delayed a car joint venture project with Italy's Fiat SpA (FIA.MI) because of changing market conditions, its chairman said on Thursday. "Foreign automakers are affected by the financial crisis and any additional inv ... Continue reading
Honda's Global Commitment to the Environment
Honda, the world's leading engine producer and trendsetter in low emission vehicles, is going even further to reduce the environmental impact of its factories and office headquarters through its 'Green Factories' and 'Green Buildings' program in North America. ... Continue reading
Isuzu D-MAX Delivers for Fatality Free Friday
Isuzu Ute Australia is supporting the national Fatality Free Friday road safety campaign by supplying two D-MAX diesel utes and some extra support as official vehicle partner for 2009. ... Continue reading
EDF and Toyota Expand Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Demonstration Efforts in Strasbourg, France
Green Car Congress 18 March 2009; EDF and Toyota are expanding their joint plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) road-trials in France, with about 100 units of a next-generation PHEV equipped with lithium-ion batteries to be leased to selected companies and partners in the Strasbourg area starting from the end of 2009 ... Continue reading
NxtGen Emission Controls Releases Syngas Generator Evaluation Units for Order
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (March 17, 2009) â NxtGen Emission Controls Inc. today announced the availability of its Syngas Generator Evaluation Unit for order by universities, research organizations and powertrain manufacturers that are looking to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy. NxtGen is an emerging ... Continue reading
2010 Nissan GT-R Pricing - Increases HP To 485HP
FRANKLIN, Tenn. March 18, 2009; March may be the month known for madness, lions and lambs, but at Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), the biggest roar is coming from the early introduction of the new 2010 Nissan GT-R supercar, including a number of important enhancements. Specifically, five additional horsepower, a revis ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Wins a 2009 'red dot' Design Award
Seoul, Mar 19, 2009; Kia's stylish and fun urban cross-over vehicle, the Soul, has become the first Korean car ever to receive the prestigious recognition of a design award from the world renowned 'red dot' awards at the 2009 product design competition held in Germany. With more than 3,230 entries from 49 countries in ... Continue reading
Mazda, the First Japanese Automaker to Develop a Urea SCR System for Cars
Hiroshima, Mar 16, 2009; Mazda Motor Corporation's sporty SUV, the Mazda CX-7, will be the first passenger vehicle produced by a Japanese automaker to be equipped with a urea selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. Mazda's SCR is smaller than previous systems, which is a significant improvement that enables it to b ... Continue reading
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