Eaton Names Uday Yadav President, Aerospace Group; Brad Morton to Retire
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Uday Yadav has been named president, Aerospace Group reporting to Craig Arnold, vice chairman and chief operating officer for the Industrial Sector, effective August 1, 2012. Yadav will be based in Irvine, California. He succeeds Brad Morton, wh ... Continue reading
E1 Trucks cut Diesel Fuel Use by more than a Third
Energy 1 Corporation (OTC: EGOC) is pleased to announce that customers using E1 retrofit trucks report added power and reduced fuel consumption. "Running routes between Los Angeles and Salt Lake, a Utah based operator reported significant performance increases and dramatic reductions in fuel -- with an average increase ... Continue reading
Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam was on hand to say "thank you" today to Nissan North America -- a major corporate statewide sponsor of the Governor's Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF) -- at an event held at Glen Leven Day School in Nashville. Nissan North America contributed $100,000 to the GBBF for the fiscal year ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Backs into the Future
Nissan LEAF is the fastest car, over a mile in reverse - Record set at Goodwood Festival of Speed - and then broken five times - Record emphasises the car's simple yet robust technology - Other thrilling Nissan innovations at Festival of Speed: Juke-R, GT-R Track Pack, LEAF NISMO RC, GT-R GT1 and new Juke Nismo The mul ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide Automotive's Daily Drive editors named Chrysler Group LLC's 2012 Fiat 500, all-new 2013 Dodge Dart and 2012 Jeep Patriot as picks for their "10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000" list. "We chose cars that were cool to look at -- interior and exterior -- fun to drive, and reasonably practical," Tom Appel, publis ... Continue reading
July 4 Declared Deadliest Day for Teens and Americans on the Road
Summer is supposed to be a time of celebration for teens and their families with prom, graduation and college on the horizon. Unfortunately, new analysis of crash data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that July 4 is the deadliest day for teens on the road and is just as deadly for the motori ... Continue reading
Great American Group Observes Sales of Used Class Eight Trucks Slide While Dealer Inventories Shrink
Analysts with Great American Group, LLC (OTCBB: GAMR), a leading provider of asset disposition, valuation and appraisal services, have seen a continued decline in the availability of low-mileage used heavy duty trucks in May. Fleet managers are keeping trucks longer and prices for new trucks selling at $120,000 or more ... Continue reading
New Guideline Helps States Better Collect Crash Data
Broader Distracted Driving Definition Included The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) today announced that the 4th Edition of the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) Guideline has been posted online at www.mmucc.us . MMUCC is a voluntary Guideline that helps states determine what data to collect at th ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com Names 10 Cars That Reignite The American Dream
In honor of America's Independence Day, the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com name 10 Cars that Reignite the American Dream to honor a resurgence of new vehicles from Detroit-based manufacturers. The iconic Chevrolet Corvette ranked No. 1 on the list, captivating drivers for nearly 60 years. It was not lon ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive today announced that it will offer National Motor Vehicle Title Information Systems (NMVTIS) Reports to California auto dealers, enabling them to stay in compliance with new government regulations. "As of July 1, 2012, all California dealers are required to provide a NMVTIS report prior to selling a ... Continue reading
Kia Motors' Range-Topping Optima SX Limited Arrives In Dealerships
The 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited (SXL), which is the new top-tier trim level of the ultra-popular midsize Optima sedan line, is now arriving in dealerships with an MSRP under $35,000[2]. First introduced at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, the upscale Optima Limited went into production at Kia's U.S. manufacturing plant in We ... Continue reading
The Carlyle Group and Sunoco Agree to Form Philadelphia Refinery Joint Venture
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group L.P. and Sunoco, Inc. announced today that they have agreed to form Philadelphia Energy Solutions, a joint venture that will enable the historic Philadelphia refinery to continue operating. The refinery, the oldest continuously operating one on the east coast, processe ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: Gas Prices Keep Falling as July 4 Travelers Take to the Roads
Just as about 3 million July 4 travelers from Illinois and Indiana will be leaving for the Independence Day holiday, gas prices are coming down across the region. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, the average regular unleaded gasoline prices decreased $.21 cents during the past mon ... Continue reading
Congress Fully Endorses Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving On Eve of July 4th Holiday
The Federal transportation legislation (Moving Ahead for Progress, or MAP-21) approved June 29 by Congress sets in motion federal safety policy that could lead to the elimination of drunk driving as the leading cause of highway fatalities. "Drunk driving crashes increase significantly during the July 4th holiday making ... Continue reading
Miami-Dade County Passes Child Safety Alarm Law
ATWEC Technologies, Inc. (OTC Markets: ATWT), a US-based child safety company, today announced that demand for its Kiddie Voice child alarm systems has increased in Florida due to a new law requiring child safety alarms to be installed in all day care center vehicles in Miami-Dade County by December 1, 2012. An ordinan ... Continue reading
Congress Approves Federal Highway Bill Valued at $105 Billion
Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ITI), a leader in providing intelligent traffic management information solutions, sees a revitalized and strengthened market for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) after both the House and Senate last Friday approved legislation that includes the federal surface transportation reauthoriza ... Continue reading
IndyCar - In The 'Oh Joy;' Department, Push To Pass Returns
INDIANAPOLIS, Jun. 27, 2012: Push to pass will return to the IZOD IndyCar Series for the five remaining road/street course events on the 2012 schedule, beginning with the Honda Indy Toronto on July 6-8. The overtake assist feature, introduced to the series in 2009, allows a driver to add turbocharger boost and addition ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off-Road - Stronghold Motorsports Soars At Miller Motorsports Park
Riverside, Jun. 28, 2012: Pressed into last minute double duty, Stronghold Motorsports off road racing prodigy, RJ Anderson made his Pro2 debut while his 8th round podium finish allowed him to maintain his lead for the ProLite Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series championship. His Stronghold Motorsports teammate, Cameron S ... Continue reading
Nationwide - Dillion Wins Kentucky
SPARTA, Jun. 30, 2012: Austin Dillon decimated a 43-driver NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) Feed The Children 300 field at Kentucky Speedway by leading a series track record 192 of 200 race laps en route to seizing his first series victory in his No. 3 Richard Childress Racing (RCR) car. Dillon became the seventh NNS dri ... Continue reading
SCCA World Challenge - Holbrook Produces Dual Podiums At Mosport
SANTA MONICA, Jun. 29, 2012: TrueCar Racing sportscar driver Shea Holbrook had a successful weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park with two podium finishes in the Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car division. Holbrook got ample testing two weeks prior to the race putting down over 100 laps at the high-speed 10-turn, ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Full Hybrids - Forecasts to 2018
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global market review of full hybrids - forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. âGlobal market review of full hybrids - forecasts to 2018" This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the full hybrids sector, its manufacturers, top marke ... Continue reading
CSE Insurance Group Partners with Ben Clymer's The Body Shop for Car Giveaway
Civil Service Employees Insurance Company ("CSE"), in partnership with Ben Clymer's The Body Shop, are hosting a car giveaway tomorrow, July 3, 2012, at 11am. Yucaipa Mayor, Dick Riddell will be present for the giveaway. Rick Lozano from Fox 11 local news will be the Master of Ceremonies. ... Continue reading
F-Type Development Steps Up A Gear On Goodwood's Hill
The rigorous development programme of Jaguar's forthcoming F-Type sports car today stepped up a gear as the model made its global public debut at Goodwood's Festival of Speed. ... Continue reading
Legendary Bentley Sets £4.5 Million Auction Record
Just 35 miles away from the fabled Brooklands race circuit where it astonished thousands of spectators eight decades ago by sprinting its way into the record books, Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin's dramatic 4 ½ Litre Supercharged 'Blower' single seat racing machine returned to record-breaking form by reaching a sale price of ... Continue reading
Ford Focus ST In Film Star Role At The Festival Of Speed
After shining in media reviews, Ford's new Focus ST is previewing its starring role in the new British film blockbuster The Sweeney at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. ... Continue reading
Isuzu Businesses Become Partners In FTA's Van Excellence Accreditation Scheme
Isuzu Truck (UK) - the distributor of light and heavy commercial vehicles - and Isuzu UK - the importer of the Isuzu D-Max pick-up - have joined forces with four other manufacturers to become partners of 'Van Excellence', the award winning accreditation scheme pioneered by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to enc ... Continue reading
Audi Passes on Full LCT Concession to Buyers
Audi Australia has announced it will pass on the full $500 retail price concession given by the Australian government's adjustment of the LCT threshold as of July 1, 2012. ... Continue reading
Fresh Brand Advertising Sets Holden in a New Direction
Holden has unveiled a fresh advertising direction with the introduction of its first television commercial for Volt, its long range electric car which goes on sale later this year. ... Continue reading
Win an Olympian's Mitsubishi Evolution
To celebrate being an official Partner of the Australian Olympic Team, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited is giving away an Evolution. For staying up-to-date with all the Australian Olympic Team Gold Medal wins, one lucky fan will drive away in Olympics gold medallist Steve Hooker's red Evo. ... Continue reading
Sebastian Vettel Drives the Infiniti FX Vettel Edition for the First Time at Goodwood
Formula One World Champion and Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel drove the car he helped shape, the Infiniti FX Vettel Edition, for the first time on Saturday on the famed hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Engine Oil - Classic Edition
The Mercedes-Benz Classic Edition engine oil embodies all the knowledge from 100 years of research and innovation from Mercedes-Benz. ... Continue reading
Hyundai puts the FAN into FANtastic at UEFA EURO 2012
Hyundai Motor Company has attracted record numbers to its UEFA EURO 2012 tournament Fan Parks across Europe, exceeding all expectations and offering fans a unique atmosphere to enjoy the'world game'. ... Continue reading
Outsmart The Wind With The All-New Honda Civic Hatch
'Outsmart The Wind' introduces Honda's all-new Civic Hatch, and will air nationally this Sunday July 1. ... Continue reading
Honda Sets All-Time Monthly Record for Automobile Production Outside of Japan
Tokyo, June 28, 2012 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of May 2012.Worldwide Production ------------------------------------------------------------ May 2012 Year-to-Date Total Units vs.'11 (Jan-May 2012) ------------------ ... Continue reading
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