NEW YORK--SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. (“SpongeTech”) “The Smarter Sponge™”, (OTC: SPNG) today announced that the Company will be participating at the 2009 AAPEX and SEMA Auto Shows in Las Vegas this week. SpongeTech will be exhibiting its innovative reusable cleaning Car Wash & Wax sponge product at b ... Continue reading
BRAWN GP THANKS RUBENS BARRICHELLO
BRACKLEY 2 NOVEMBER 2009 BRAWN GP THANKS RUBENS BARRICHELLO Ross Brawn, Team Principal, Brawn GP "We are very pleased for Rubens that he will be driving in Formula One once again next year. Rubens was with our team for four years and we regard him as a highly experienced and talented driver whose contribution to the te ... Continue reading
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY TEAMS UP WITH RON DIXON
MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION: PBIR_Logo_4C SCOTT HOFFMAN OR EMILY BROWN PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY MEDIA@RACEPBIR.COM (561) 622.1400 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY TEAMS UP WITH RON DIXON Jupiter, Fla. (October 31, 2009) - - Ron Dixon, appointed to Board of Directors of Palm Beach Internation ... Continue reading
Raceway Kicks Off Thanksgiving Food Drive
Infineon Raceway Kicks Off 9th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive SONOMA, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2009) - Infineon Raceway will again join forces with the public this holiday season for its 9th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, Nov. 2-20. These are incredibly difficult times, making this year's drive extremely important - all of the ... Continue reading
RSC Tuning Gallardo LP 560 Upgrade
Launching November 2-6th at SEMA 2009 in Las Vegas, NV, the CS600 package allows Gallardo owners to update the looks and performance of their vehicles to match those of the new LP560 at a fraction of the cost of a trade-in. “Times have been tough and although they are getting better, many people are still looking for ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced that it plans to release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 before the market opens on Friday, November 6, 2009. Superior has scheduled a conference call that same afternoon at 1 p.m. ET to review financial and opera ... Continue reading
SHIJIAZHUANG, Heibei Province, China--AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChina” or the “Company”) , a leading one-stop commercial vehicle sales and leasing company in China offering its customers affordable lease-to-own options, today announced that the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Y ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2 -- -- Women of Color conference and award honors significant achievements of professional women in technology fields -- Awardee: Jayanthi Iyengar, Director and Chief Engineer, Electrified Propulsion Product Development, Chrysler Group LLC -- "For making outstanding contributions in her field ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Significantly Improved Third Quarter Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today reported operating profit of $71 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009, a $118 million improvement from the same period in 2008. Net sales for the period were $803 million, an increase of $9 million from the prior year. Net income was $47 million for th ... Continue reading
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. , a leading online vehicle auction company, is proud to announce the extension of its relationship with Germain Racing to include primary sponsorship of the No. 30 Copart Tundra and driver Todd Bodine in the final three races of the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. “Copart got i ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today announced that the City of Corona has awarded a contract to Iteris for the integration phase of the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Phase ... Continue reading
Midas Will Present at Gabelli Conference
ITASCA, Ill.--Midas, Inc. will present at the Gabelli & Company Automotive Aftermarket Symposium this week in Las Vegas. Alan D. Feldman, Midas chairman and chief executive officer, and William M. Guzik, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will lead the presentation. Midas’ presentation at the Gabel ... Continue reading
Mitchell reveals decreasing estimate severity, rising OEM part prices
Mitchell Releases Special NACE Edition of Industry Trends Report Study reveals unexpected finding of "substitution" effect resulting in decreasing estimate severity despite rising OEM part prices San Diego, CA - November 2, 2009 - Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow and performance ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Completes Sale of Rubber Products Businesses
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of its Buckhorn Rubber Products, Inc. (BRP) and Michigan Rubber Products, Inc. (MRP) businesses to Zhongding Sealing Parts (USA), Inc., a subsidiary of China-based Zhongding Sealing Parts Co. Ltd. Part of Myers Industries’ Automotive a ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October for the third consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the sixth consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore, CPSM, C ... Continue reading
Parkmobile North America, Inc. Announces Pay by Phone Parking in Grand Rapids.
With the launch of Parkmobile, residents and visitors in Grand Rapids are now able to start and stop their parking transaction by mobile phone. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 2 -- Parkmobile North America announced today a revolutionary new service that will allow residents and visitors in Grand Rapids to use their mobile p ... Continue reading
PerkinElmer Proud to Back Winning Brawn GP Formula One Racing Team
WALTHAM, Mass.--As an official technical partner of the Brawn GP Formula One racing team, PerkinElmer is proud to congratulate Brawn on its well-earned double victory in the 2009 FIA Formula One Constructors’ and Drivers’ World Championships (subject to official championship results to be published by the FIA). Adv ... Continue reading
ResponseLogix™ Offers SmartQuote™ for Pre-Owned Vehicles
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--ResponseLogix, Inc., the leading provider of automotive digital response management software for Internet leads, today announced the release of SmartQuote™ for pre-owned vehicle leads. Customers who send requests for information on pre-owned vehicles to auto dealers that use ResponseLogix will now ... Continue reading
Skinit On-Demand Personalization Platform, Meguiar's Vehicle Wrap Program on Display at SEMA
'Powered by Skinit' Meguiar's Showcases Wraptivo For Ultimate Automobile Personalization SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2 -- Skinit, Inc., the industry leader in on-demand personalization technology, has partnered with Meguiar's, the world leader in automotive surface care technology, to introduce the Wraptivo vehicle wrap program "P ... Continue reading
SMSC MOST® Network Adopted in New Porsche Panamera
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--SMSC , a leading semiconductor company providing Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity™ solutions, today announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system of the new Porsche Panamera. MOST is the standard network for the ... Continue reading
SolidWorks Software Helps Westfield Sportscars Combine New Technology And A Vintage Package
CONCORD, Mass.--U.K. specialty automaker Westfield Sportscars is using SolidWorks® CAD software to pack 21st century automotive technology into a 50-year-old body design while meeting European Union safety regulations and its own quality standards, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. (DS SolidWorks) announced today. W ... Continue reading
TAG Heuer MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini New Luxury Mobile Phone
PARIS, November 2 -- Inspired by the mythic Lamborghini Murcielago, TAG Heuer, the world leader in luxury sports watches and chronographs has teamed up with the famous Italian super sports car manufacturer to create the limited-edition MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini phone (http://meridiist.tagheuer.com). In tribute t ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Reports Its Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results
JINZHOU CITY, China, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electric parts, suspension products and engine components in China, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Highlig ... Continue reading
Dynamic exterior package allows custom modification; engine package offers extreme power LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- It's time for Camaro enthusiasts to experience some HAVOC. Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS) will premiere its HAVOC Camaro Aero Kit for the fifth generation Camaro to media and consumers at the 2009 Specialty ... Continue reading
2009 Tire Shipments to Post Thirteen Percent Decline
Nearly 6 percent growth anticipated for 2010 WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tire shipments are projected to drop by approximately 13 percent in 2009 primarily due to sharp decreases in demand for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) passenger and commercial truck tires, according to the Rubber Manufactu ... Continue reading
HUNT VALLEY, Md.--AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that its Victoria, Australia-based strategic business, Aerosonde Pty Ltd, has participated in a series of demonstrations by Australia’s Defense Science and Technology Organization (DSTO) aimed at investiga ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 2 -- Bongiovi Acoustics www.bongioviacoustics.com and several of its automotive partners will demonstrate revolutionary new audio technologies at the annual auto accessories show. All of the applications will be driven by Bongiovi Acoustics' patented DPS, a software-based technology that ena ... Continue reading
Carey Worldwide Chauffeured Services Welcomes Carey Korea to Global Network
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Carey International, Inc., the worldwide leader in chauffeured transportation and value-added logistics management, today announced the appointment of Premium Pass International Co. Ltd. as the Carey licensee in South Korea to join its global network. Since its incorporation in 2006, Premium Pass ... Continue reading
Corporate Client Accounts For Airport Pick Ups * Limousine Services
Join in the month of November & you will receive 2 FREE Corporate Client Accounts with your new customer account! No Monthly Fees or Contracts! Use our corporate client account services as you upscale your business services as needed! Excalibur Marketing & Advertising Corporate Client Account Services We are now servic ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Deck the Halls with Great Deals on Award-Winning Devices Just in Time for the Holiday Season from Sprint Date: 11/2/2009 12:22:00 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---------------- ... Continue reading
[cid:image001.png@01CA5BA6.D85924E0] MICHAEL MCGEE WINS 2009 DICKIES AMERICAN WORKER OF THE YEAR(r) TITLE Broken Bow, OK agricultural teacher and horse trainer could race away with $1 million grand prize FORT WORTH, TEXAS (Oct. 30, 2009) - Dickies(r), the innovative work and lifestyle apparel brand, proudly announces M ... Continue reading
Dietrich Metal Framing and Bailey Metal Products Form Strategic Alliance
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today that its metal framing business has formed a strategic alliance with Bailey Metal Products Limited that includes the sale of its Dietrich Canada subsidiary to Bailey. The agreement, effective immediately, between the companies names Bailey the exclusive distr ... Continue reading
DynaMotors Showcases Innovative Variable Speed Motor Drive at JumpStart Technology Exhibit
CLEVELAND--DynaMotors Inc was recently invited by JumpStart Inc. to exhibit its innovative new motor technology alongside Northeast Ohio’s most innovative companies and high growth technology pioneers at JumpStart’s 2009 Annual Community Meeting, held at the John S. Knight Center in Akron, Ohio in October. JumpStar ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces Actions to Improve Balance Sheet and Enhance Automotive Liquidity
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 2 -- -- Proposal to amend and extend existing revolving credit facility -- Launch of senior convertible notes offering -- Intent to initiate an equity distribution plan Ford Motor Company announced today additional steps to improve its balance sheet and enhance automotive liquidity. Actions being ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Takes Digital Form in 'Forza Motorsport 3' Exclusively on Xbox 360
-- Rhys Millen Racing Red Bull Genesis Coupe, HKS Genesis Coupe and one of a kind in-game Genesis Coupe star in the Xbox 360 premier racing simulator. FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 2 -- Few enthusiasts will ever get the chance to drive the 300-horsepower Genesis Coupe on a racetrack, but thanks to "Forza Motorsport 3," ... Continue reading
Media Credential Procedures for the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS)
INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS INDUSTRY SHOW MEDIA CREDENTIAL PROCEDURES All requests must be made by November 20, 2009 Credentialing for the inaugural International Motorsports Industry Show is now available for all applicants via www.TrueSpeedCommunication.com<http://www.truespeedcommunication.com />. Applications will be ... Continue reading
Motozuma Introduces a Better Way to Save and Purchase Your Next Vehicle
New Social Web Site Teams with Hyundai to Offer Savings, Resources for Auto Shoppers CHICAGO, Nov. 2 -- Social media has provided Web users with a forum to share photo albums, cast themselves as the next viral video sensation, and communicate with friends around the globe. Now the power of social media is being harness ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Traffic crashes are the number one cause of workplace death and injury. Now, a study of 36 leading companies with a combined fleet of 350,000 passenger vehicles that logged nearly seven billion miles in 2008, has yielded best practices of effective fleet safety programs. The Strength In Numbers Fleet Benchm ... Continue reading
Park Electrochemical Corp. Announces Termination of Distributor
MELVILLE, N.Y.--Park Electrochemical Corp. announced that it terminated, effective October 31, 2009, the distributor agreement previously entered into between Park and Tapco Circuit Supply. Park is not commenting on the circumstances of such termination. Park Electrochemical Corp. is a global advanced materials company ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c63354/automobile_dealers) has announced the addition of the "Automobile Dealers - Global Outlook" report to their offering. The global outlook series on Automobile Dealers provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/65c436/2010_u_s_automobi) has announced the addition of the "2010 U.S. Automobile & Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Industry Report" report to their offering. The Automobile & Motor Vehicle Mfg. Industry report, published annually, contains timely and ... Continue reading
September Passenger Counts at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Exceed Expectations
DETROIT--Nearly 24 million passengers passed through Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in the first three quarters of calendar year 2009 according to statistics released today by the Wayne County Airport Authority’s Division of Financial Planning and Analysis. While total passenger traffic is down 11.8% for the nine ... Continue reading
OAKLAND, Calif.--During these tough economic times, budget cuts are an unfortunate reality. That means important kids’ programs everywhere, despite dedication and hard work, are getting scaled back or even eliminated. Clorox® Clean-Up®, the only all-purpose cleaner powered by Clorox® Bleach, is here to help. Throu ... Continue reading
Valeo Acquires 100% of its Compressors Joint Venture in China
PARIS, November 2 -- Valeo today announced that it has increased to 100% its shareholding in the entity based in Changchun which develops and manufactures compressors. Valeo previously held a 60% stake and Fawer 40%. The new company, which employs 130 people and produces compressors for the Chinese and Asian markets, w ... Continue reading
11.2 New auto-sales tax may cover 1.8-2.0L cars
New auto-sales tax may cover 1.8-2.0L cars http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012782/New-auto-sales-tax-may-cov er-1- 8-2-0L-cars.html Shanghai, November 2 (Gasgoo.com) As the sales tax cuts for smaller cars are to expire at the end of this year, the new policy of auto sales tax is set to be published in the coming ... Continue reading
11.2 Shanghai GM vehicles to use OnStar safety services
Shanghai GM vehicles to use OnStar safety services http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012786/Shanghai-GM-vehicles-to-us e-OnS tar-safety-services.html Shanghai, November 2 (Gasgoo.com) Shanghai OnStar Telematics Co. Ltd., a joint venture between General Motors, SAIC Group and Shanghai GM, has announced that OnStar s ... Continue reading
Dealers Receive Pre-Owned Inventory Listings in The Trusted Marketplace(SM) IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 2 -- CDMdata, Inc., a Kelley Blue Book company, today announces the launch of its all-new AutoOffice and AutoOffice Plus offerings in a time when cutting overall costs and increasing turn rate is paramount. AutoOffice is a ... Continue reading
Monro / Mr. Tire Rolls Out Aftersoft Network's VAST Enterprise POS at Thirty New Tire Stores
ALLENTOWN, Pa., Nov. 2 -- Aftersoft Network N.A., Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aftersoft Group, Inc (OTC:ASFG) (BULLETIN BOARD: ASFG) , a leading provider of business automation and ecommerce solutions for the automotive aftermarket, is pleased to announce that Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. has successfully deployed t ... Continue reading
Panasonic Announces Business Restructuring and Growth Strategy for Its Motor Business
OSAKA, Japan--Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) today announced that the Company will restructure Motor Company, its internal division company, to strengthen its management structure for achieving further growth. In April 2010 (planned), Panasonic reorganizes and integrates Home Appliance and Automotive Motor, and Indu ... Continue reading
Public-Private Partnership Intended to Educate and Engage Public in Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change, Alternative Fuels, and the Science and Math Behind Efficient Vehicle Development PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The X PRIZE Foundation, a world leader in conducti ... Continue reading
Japanese Car Makers' Earnings Decline, But Outlooks Improve
Washington DC November 2, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that three Japanese car makers reported slumping earnings but raised their projections for their full fiscal year, amid signs that cost-cutting is beginning to pay off. According to the Wall Street Journal, the upgraded forecasts coincide with data from the ... Continue reading
Toyota's New U.S. Plan: Trim Trucks, Add Hybrids
Washington DC November 2, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Automotive News, Toyota President Akio Toyoda is rewriting his U.S. playbook to revive battered sales and a tattered image. The new strategy: review and possibly trim the lineup of full-frame trucks; skip mid-cycle vehicle enhancements to f ... Continue reading
Chrome Survey Reveals Valuable Information about How Consumers Research and Choose Vehicles Online
PORTLAND, Ore.--Chrome® Systems Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. and an industry leader in managing automotive data, today announced the results of a recent survey that sheds additional light on the consumer vehicle shopping and purchasing process. The online survey of adults who had purchased or lea ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $427 Million in the Third Quarter of 2009*
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 2 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $427 million in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of $332 million from earnings of $95 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $677 million in the third quarter, compared with $161 million in the previous year. On a ... Continue reading
Winterize Your Vehicle and Have One Less Worry - VIDEO ENHANCED
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 2 When the thermostat drops, we start wearing coats to protect ourselves from the cold, but most people don't realize that their vehicles also need some extra protection during the winter. A few quick steps are all it takes to help your vehicle perform its best this winter. "Motorists in most of thi ... Continue reading
California Autobody Association Promotes New EPA Rule
California Autobody Association Combines Green Certification with EPA's Collision Repair Campaign SACRAMENTO, CA - David McClune, Executive Director, announced that the California Autobody Association (CAA) will promote a new pollution prevention partnership with the U.S. EPA by encouraging its members to apply for sub ... Continue reading
U.S. Annual Car Insurance Premiums Averaged $1,655 Last Month
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla.--In 2008, the national average cost of car insurance was $1,600. This monthâs average is 3.3% higher than 2008's car insurance rates, according to CarInsurance.comâs Premium Index (CPI). CarInsurance.com includes trends and tools that assist drivers to find the best rate. Get a car ins ... Continue reading
HUMMER Focuses on Outdoor Recreation and Off-Road Racing at the 2009 SEMA Show
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- With a renewed focus on recreation and off-road racing performance, HUMMER comes to Las Vegas and the 2009 SEMA Show with a group of four special trucks and SUVs demonstrating the purpose-built nature of HUMMER vehicles. HUMMER introduces two concepts, the H3 Moab, outfitted with a host of off-road ... Continue reading
Letter Confirms No Defect Exists in Vehicles with Properly Installed Floor Mats TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has begun mailing letters to owners of certain Toyota and Lexus models regarding the potential for an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat t ... Continue reading
UAW-Ford Tentative Agreement Ratification Result
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 2 -- Editor's Note: The following statement is attributable to Joe Hinrichs, group vice president, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs, Ford Motor Company . We appreciate the UAW leadership for working with us to reach a tentative agreement on further modifications to our national labor agreeme ... Continue reading
Consumers Digest Magazine Names 2010 Automotive Best Buys
DEERFIELD, Ill., Nov. 2 -- Thirty-six vehicles and 12 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some-240 total 2010 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact ... Continue reading
Alert Driving Needs Attention Says Mercedes-Benz
1.9 million fatigue-related crashes or near misses result from sleepiness behind the wheel MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 2 -- Mercedes-Benz and the National Sleep Foundation want drivers to be alert behind the wheel this holiday season as new data from the 2009 Sleep in America poll point to a significant problem related to dro ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Names the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster Car of the Month for November
- Nissan 370Z - World's Most Complete Roadster - COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 2 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, today announced that the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster has received the coveted NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" award for November. The 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster is in a ... Continue reading
Smarter Driving in BMWs and MINIs makes Drivesense
BMW and MINI has partnered with the Energy Saving Trust to provide a fleet of cars to support its 'Smarter Driving' programme. ... Continue reading
DC Electronics Set For Mach 1.4
London, November 1, 2009: For over 110 years, man has attempted to travel faster than ever on land. Now, a daring British engineering team is attempting to once again raise the bar, with the help of a wealth of UK motorsport and engineering businesses. Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC) is a far cry from the 39.2mph recor ... Continue reading
London, November 1, 2009: As official harness manufacturer for Brawn GP, Willans have developed a special lightweight restraint system for this year's entry, the championship-winning BGP 001. This high-tech harness weighs less than one kilogramme, using a variety of specialist metals. Willans established its place in h ... Continue reading
Connor De Phillippi Wins The Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone in Dramatic Style
Silverstone, November 1, 2009: Connor De Phillippi had a hard act to follow. One year ago, wearing Team USA Scholarship colors, his good friend Conor Daly became the youngest driver ever to win the prestigious Walter Hayes Trophy Formula Ford race at Silverstone. Daly made the return trip to England this year to cheer ... Continue reading
Ten-Day 100% Electric Show At L'atelier Renault
L'Atelier Renault on the Champs-Elysées is presenting a special exhibition dedicated to electric vehicles starting on Friday November 6. For the first time in France, the four electric concept cars that preview Renault's range of zero-emission vehicles, set for launch in 2011, will be revealed to the general public. ... Continue reading
Fiat Introduces New Qubo Trekking with "Traction +" - VIDEO ENHANCED
TURIN, Italy - November 2, 2009: The Qubo Trekking is the new version of Fiat's "free space" vehicle targeting nature lovers, outdoor sports and leisure enthusiasts. This original vehicle is also ideal for the non-conformist driver in search of substance with a sense of environmental responsibility. Powered by the bril ... Continue reading
Hyundai is the only manufacturer to have secured three category wins in Wheels Magazine's annual Gold Star Car awards. ... Continue reading
BMF Wheels Expands Product Line and Launches New Designs at SEMA 2009
BMF Wheels is an aftermarket wheel company specializing in wheels for lifted and leveled trucks. They are releasing new sizes, designs and a new leveling kit program at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas. ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 2 -- BMF Wheels will be releasing a brand new design and fitment for the lifted and leveled t ... Continue reading
New Hyundai Santa Fe R-Series Outperforms The Competition In SUV Race For Fuel Efficiency
Hot on the heels of its Wheels magazine triumph, where the Santa Fe SX CRDi was recognised as the best medium SUV ownership proposition in Australia, the new Hyundai Santa Fe R diesel has outperformed the competition to claim the SUV class of the transcontinental Global Green Challenge ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 2 -- -- Reported net income of $997 million, or 29 cents per share, an improvement of $1.2 billion from the third quarter of 2008. Pre-tax operating profit totaled $1.1 billion, an improvement of $3.9 billion from a year ago. It is Ford's first pre-tax operating profit since the first quarter of 2 ... Continue reading
- Miller to be Featured in Special Harley-Davidson 'Military Appreciation Month' Campaign - LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 -- Today Marisa Miller announced that she has expanded her relationship with Harley-Davidson to salute active and retired U.S. military personnel during the month of November, as part of the Motor Company's f ... Continue reading
Green Motion is Writing to Announce Some Good News
We have the pleasure to inform you that following being nominated for the Green Fleet Awards 2009, Green Motion received the coveted award of Rental Company of the Year 2009, beating last year's winner, Enterprise, and this year's nominee, Hertz Rent-a-Car. This is an important milestone for Green Motion, securing its ... Continue reading
With retailers across the land trying to tempt customers into their showrooms to stock up on sofas, white goods and carpets before the end of the year, the message to 'beat the VAT rise' has never been clearer. ... Continue reading
Get Special Treatment From Kia in UK
Kia has introduced a whole host of special editions this month to help keep the winter blues at bay. The best-selling Picanto city car and Rio supermini have both had a range-topping Graphite model added in stunning Titanium Silver and the Soul range has introduced a new design to its 'Originals' collection ... Continue reading
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Overview
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010, is the world's first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families. The Park pays tribute to the passion, excellence, performance, technical innovation that Ferrari h ... Continue reading
Frustrated commuters spend more than two days (49.5 hours) each year stuck in stand-still traffic on Britain's roads, it has been revealed. ... Continue reading
Avoid the VAT Trap With a New Nissan in UK
Any Nissan buyer concerned their new car might not be delivered by the end of 2009 needn't worry - they won't have to pay the Government's higher rate of VAT. That's the pledge made by Britain's biggest car builder, which is promising to cover the price increase of any new Nissan resulting from the Government's planned ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Shows Quarter Three Profit
Skoda Auto has delivered 6.5% more vehicles to its customers from July through September 2009 than it did over the same period of 2008 - 174,984 versus 164,258 last year. ... Continue reading
Liberty Exiga Offers Six of the Best
The final ingredient in Subaru's new generation Liberty line-up has arrived in the form of the versatile six-seat Liberty Exiga wagon ... Continue reading
Outback Diesel Arrives on New Platform
Subaru's first diesel-powered vehicle is on sale today with the arrival of the turbocharged Outback 2.0D on the new generation platform that has already won accolades for the recently launched petrol versions. ... Continue reading
Tiny Camera Plays a Vital Role in Cancer Treatment
Cancer patients at Flinders Medical Centre (FMC) in South Australia will benefit from a new Mediastinoscope, thanks to The Honda Foundation and Dave Potter Honda. ... Continue reading
Ford announces cost-saving changes to CAW contract
Employees support deal that delivers new products to Canadian plants ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- - Competitive improvements to the national collective agreement with the CAW have been ratified by Ford employees. The contract modifications extend the agreement by one year t ... Continue reading
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