Gainesville, Florida April 2, 2009: Newman Wachs Racing, The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), and Entergy Nuclear have teamed up once again for the 2009 Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda. NWR and NEI joined in 2008 with Entergy Nuclear in the âNuclear. Clean Air Energyâ public aw ... Continue reading
Chrysler+GM offered Merger with Electric Vehicle Company coming to NY Auto Show April 9
Please note the 2 releases below, about this proposed merger and about the interview opportunities at the NY Auto Show starting April 9th. If you'd like to book an interview prior to the show, or to come to the show, please contact me. Thanks! Marzi <http://www.qualitystocks.net/clients.php?clientid=evii#head> Chrysler ... Continue reading
TONY STEWART - Driver/Owner Role a Texas-Sized Challenge That's Being Met'
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. April 2, 2009: Eyebrows were raised on July 10, 2008 when Tony Stewart announced that after spending his entire, 12-year NASCAR career with Joe Gibbs Racing, he was leaving to become a driver/owner in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with Stewart-Haas Racing. The last driver/owner to win a Sprint Cup race ... Continue reading
Porsches 2 Oxford Opens Registration in Anticipation of 500 Cars
Oxford, OH, April 02, 2009: Anticipating nearly 500 cars, Porsches 2 Oxford opened registration for the fifth anniversary event on March 28, 2009 as fun seekers flocked to the eventâs web site to secure their German sports car in one of the nationâs premier cruise-ins. In just 72 hours, 60 Porsche owners did ... Continue reading
All Grown Up Now - the duPont REGISTRY Turns 24
St. Petersburg, FL, April 02, 2009: It all started back in 1985 when publisher, Thomas L. duPont and his Partner and CEO, Steven B. Chapman decided to launch a magazine dedicated to the buying and selling of classic, luxury and exotic cars. There were a total of four people working in a couple of thousand square feet o ... Continue reading
New Hampshire Motor Speedway Introduces $99 Race Weekend MegaTicket
LOUDON, N.H. April 2, 2009: Introducing one of the best bargains in professional sports, New Hampshire Motor Speedway is offering fans three days of NASCAR racing for just $99 with their new MegaTicket for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 and SYLVANIA 300 weekends. A $150 value if purchased separately, the MegaTicket inc ... Continue reading
A Berry Challenging Weekend in El Toro
El TORO, Calif., April 2, 2009: The Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo National Series kicked off at the El Toro Air Force Base, just south of Los Angeles, on March 28 â 29. Under the sunny California skies, it was the course designer himself, Tom Berry, who walked away with the top prize. The AMCI Drive Center facility at th ... Continue reading
Two KONI Sports Car Challenge Teams Penalized For Rule Infractions At Homestead-Miami Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. April 2, 2009: Grand-Am Road Racing announced today penalties and fines to two KONI Sports Car Challenge teams, including the Grand Sport race-winning team and drivers, as a result of rule infractions following the Grand-Am Fan Appreciation Weekend March 15 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The race-winn ... Continue reading
A1GP and Filipe Albuquerque Get Among the Action at Rally Portugal
Algarve, Portugal April 2, 2009: A1GP World Cup of Motorsport and A1 Team Portugalâs Filipe Albuquerque made a guest appearance at the opening special stage of the Vodafone Rally of Portugal today, the fourth round of the 2009 World Rally Championship. This is the first of several spectacular events involving Albu ... Continue reading
GM To Display 37 New Models At Shanghai Show
GM to display 37 new models at Shanghai show http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009856/GM-to-display-37-new-models-at- Shang hai-show.html Shanghai, April 2 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors Corp said Thursday it will display 37 vehicle models at the Shanghai auto show later this month, which will include the world debut of Bu ... Continue reading
Sinotruk March Sales Up 100% M/M To New High
Sinotruk March sales up 100% m/m to new high http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009854/Sinotruk-March-sales-up-100-m-m -to-n ew-high.html Shanghai, April 2 (Gasgoo.com) As the Chinese auto market began to rally earlier this year, the country's largest heavy truck maker Sinotruk saw its sales of heavy-duty trucks in March ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Notes - April 2, 2009
Faces in new places: An offseason that featured numerous drivers switching teams came to a climax in the final days leading up to the IndyCar Series 2009 season opener April 5 at St. Petersburg. Ryan Hunter-Reay, Darren Manning and Alex Tagliani used the final days before the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg to solid ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, April 2 -- This year's amazing new cars and trucks include state-of-the-art safety innovations, impressive fuel efficiency developments, and radical drive train technology advancements as well as cutting-edge design. They include showroom ready vehicles and concept cars that designers have spent months, somet ... Continue reading
German Auto Sales Soar on Car-scrapping Bonus
Car-scrapping bonus sends German auto sales soaring in March; exports down BERLIN April 2, 2009; Geir Moulson writing for the AP reported that auto sales in Germany soared last month to their highest level since 1992 thanks to a powerful boost from a new car-scrapping bonus, an industry group said Thursday. However, ex ... Continue reading
Changfeng To Make China's First Hybrid SUV
Changfeng to make China's first hybrid SUV http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009852/Changfeng-to-make-China-s-first -hybr id-SUV.html Shanghai, April 2 (Gasgoo.com) As the earliest Chinese SUV maker, Changfeng Motor is set to launch China's first hybrid SUV model, which is codenamed Liebao (Leopard) CS7 Hybrid, reported ... Continue reading
This Earth Day, The Electric Car Rides Again
--It might be surprising to learn that electric motive power is not a new concept. In fact, the first electric vehicle, or EV, might be considered a small railway operated by a miniature electric motor built in 1835. In generations since, there have been several attempts at popularizing consumer electric automobiles, b ... Continue reading
WABCO's Q1 2009 Earnings Conference Call Set for April 27
BRUSSELS, April 2 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. , a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, will hold its Q1 2009 earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 27. Jacques Esculier, Chief Executive Officer, and Ulrich Michel, Chief Financial Officer, will review ... Continue reading
Strong Pent-Up Demand for Cars in the U.S.
A great chart from RBC Capital Markets shows the historically large dichotomy between personal consumption of durable goods and production of consumer durable goods in the US. This is primarily the result of the auto crisis but it nevertheless highlights the significant decline in inventories in recent months. A slight ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 28, 2009. Total sales decreased 28% to $1.47 billion from $2.04 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. For the fiscal year, total sales decreased 15% to $6.97 billion from $8.20 billion in fiscal 2008. Compar ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
- Fourth Quarter Sales Down Substantially Over Prior Year - 2008 Net Sales Increased to $2.59 Billion - 2008 Net New Business Awards Increase 67 Percent to $378.7 Million NOVI, Mich., April 2 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., today announced Cooper-Standard Automot ... Continue reading
The Lubrizol Corporation April 30 Earnings Teleconference
CLEVELAND, April 2 -- The Lubrizol Corporation will hold a teleconference with analysts and investors on April 30, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to review the results for the first quarter of 2009. Participating in the teleconference will be James L. Hambrick, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; Charles ... Continue reading
So the government has ordered bailout-seekers General Motors (GM) and Chrysler back to the drawing board - and sent GM's former CEO Rick Wagoner packing. The broad message is clear: The Obama administration - and a huge chunk of voters - are fed up with failing companies asking for handouts. But Team Obama also issued ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 1st Quarter 2009 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA, April 2 -- Genuine Parts Company plans to release First Quarter Earnings on April 16, 2009. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO Tom Gallagher and Vice Chairman and CFO Jerry ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover to Take on over 40 Apprentices
Jaguar Land Rover continues its commitment to invest in the future of the automotive industry and the engineering talent of tomorrow with another recruitment programme offering over 40 Advanced Apprenticeships to enthusiastic 16+ year olds wanting a career within the automotive industry. ... Continue reading
Renault Announces a Loan from the EIB
Renault expressed satisfaction concerning the EIB loan, which will support vehicle manufacturers' capacity for innovation in an unprecedented global crisis. Since the start of the year, markets have plunged by 24.2% in Europe and 12.9% in France (figures at end-February). And the downturn has not spared emerging market ... Continue reading
Suzuki Aftersales Awards for National Training Scheme
17 Suzuki participants have been awarded with a Certificate of Management in the Suzuki GB Aftersales Management and Development Programme (AMDP) at an awards ceremony at Walton Hall, Warwickshire on 26 March 2009. ... Continue reading
Volvo's City Safety Named "Genius" Innovation Of The Year By Allianz
Volvo Car Corporation has received the prestigous award "Genius 2009" by the insurance company Allianz. The Allianz Centre for Technology has been testing cars for traffic safety purposes since 1971. And the "Genius"award was given to Volvo Cars for the development and implementation of the Volvo City Safety system. ... Continue reading
Learn to Drive Like BTCC Star Giovanardi From Just £120
Tune in to ITV 4 this Sunday and the chances are you'll see reigning BTCC drivers' champion, Fabrizio Giovanardo, perform a masterclass in car control as he laps his VX Race car at the Brands Hatch season opener. Sure, he's Italian, he's cool and he has one of the best-sorted cars on the grid, but most importantly he h ... Continue reading
Fiat Peaks Three Million Vehicles Produced In Turkey
A FIAT Qubo, the unique vehicle generated by the FIAT-PSA joint venture, was item number 3,000,000 to come out of production at the Tofas plant in Bursa (Turkey). This is a historic moment, highlighting the successful partnership between the FIAT Group and KOC Holding, signed 41 years ago. ... Continue reading
Paul Weller to Headline MINI United 2009
British music icon Paul Weller will top the entertainment bill at MINI United 2009, which is being held at Silverstone race circuit from 22-24 May. Calvin Harris, Chris Thompson, Raygun and Twisted Wheel complete the line-up of outstanding British musicians, DJs and bands brought together to celebrate MINI's 50th birth ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Redesigned 'Wish'
The Wish is a compact seven-seater minivan that has gained a solid reputation for its sporty styling, wide-ranging utility and comfortable driving performance - with sales of more than half a million units - since its launch in January 2003. The new, second-generation model has enhanced sportiness and comfort, and feat ... Continue reading
Audi Brings Automotive Logistics to Life
"Logistics makes it possible." True to this motto, AUDI AG is again participating in the nationwide "Logistics Day". On Thursday, April 16, students and university graduates, young professionals and all other interested people will have the opportunity to learn about this exciting area from Audi through a series of pre ... Continue reading
Isuzu UTE Ups D-MAX Sales and Dealers in its First Half Year
Car market relative newcomer Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has increased sales of its well-reputed Isuzu D-MAX diesel one-tonne ute and cab/chassis range every month in its first six months of operation, while upping its retail outlets to over 60 dealers nationwide. ... Continue reading
Hyundai i30 Range Advertising Campaign Focuses on Product Features
The new Hyundai i30cw wagon has joined the multi-award winning i30 hatch range. As part of the i30cw wagon launch process, Hyundai is bringing 'Pav' the famous Terrier back to the small screen. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unveils Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle
At the Seoul Motor Show today, Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the world's first hybrid electric vehicle to be powered by a Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) engine. The Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) will also be the world's first hybrid vehicle to adopt advanced Lithium Ion Polymer batteries. Hyundai has l ... Continue reading
Suzuki Urges Government Commitment on Green Cars
Leading Australian car importer Suzuki has urged the government to further commit to green cars. Suzuki Australia General Manager Tony Devers suggested all levels of government could provide leadership with incentives to make globally efficient cars cheaper for all Australians. ... Continue reading
Ikuo Maeda to Head Up Mazda Global Design Team
Ikuo Maeda has been appointed General Manager of Mazda Motor Corporation's Design Division, effective April 1, 2009. He will lead a global design team, responsible for the overall design and styling of all Mazda global products. He will be based at the company's world headquarters in Hiroshima, Japan. ... Continue reading
Peter Horbury New Head of Design at Volvo Car Corportation
Volvo Car Corporation has appointed Peter Horbury as new Vice President of Design. He replaces Steve Mattin, who has elected to leave the company. Effective May 1, Peter Horbury, will assume responsibility for the division of Product Design within Volvo Cars. He will lead the next stage of the development of Volvo Cars ... Continue reading
Tesla Takes More Than 500 Model S Reservations in a Week
WASHINGTON--Tesla Motors has taken 520 reservations for the Model S, an all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and travels up to 300 miles per charge. Tesla launched the car March 26, and orders immediately began streaming in online and at showrooms in California. Tesla plans to open stores in Chicag ... Continue reading
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