ANN ARBOR, Mich.--A&D Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of their new Advanced Vehicle Electrification Technology Center (AVETC) at their headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The new facility provides a functional display of A&D’s advanced propulsion testing capabilities, including battery and HEV, f ... Continue reading
ASA Condolences to the Harry Davis Family
PRESS RELEASE January 21, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
Canadian Motorsports Expo - It's Showtime!
IT'S SHOWTIME! The 4th Annual Canadian Motorsports Expo takes place this weekend - Friday through Sunday - at the International Centre, adjacent to Toronto's Pearson Airport. NASCAR Champion and reigning Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth ... Canadian racing legends Paul Tracy and Ron Fellows... former F1 and Indy Car dri ... Continue reading
WUHAN, Hubei, China, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that management will host a conference call on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Management will comment on the annou ... Continue reading
SPENCER, Iowa--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC) announced that it received a notice (the “Notice”) from NYSE Amex LLC (“Exchange”) that it is not in compliance with some of the Exchange’s continued listing standards. Specifically, the Exchange Notice states that Cycle Country’s failure to file its ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 21 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation today announced that the Company's fourth quarter and full-year 2009 financial results conference call and audio Web cast will be held on Tuesday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m., EST. To participate in the call: Domestic calls: 888-713-4216 International calls: 617-213 ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America to Present First Retailed 2011 Sorento to Chick-fil-A(R)
Chick-fil-A(R) Founder to Receive Keys to 'Spicy Red' 2011 Kia Sorento - U.S.-built(1) Kia vehicle will be presented to Founder and Chairman S. Truett Cathy during a ceremony at Chick-fil-A's headquarters - All-new Sorento is built at Kia's U.S. plant in West Point, Georgia IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 21 -- Kia Motors America ... Continue reading
Modine to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings on February 2, 2010
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that it will release its third quarter fiscal 2010 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2009, on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. The company will conduct an earnings confere ... Continue reading
NASCAR Sanctioned Online Racing Begins
iRacing.com is Home to Five NASCAR Series CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 21 -- A vision that Bill France Jr. articulated more than fifteen years ago will become reality this season with the formation of the NASCAR iRacing.com Series, an official NASCAR racing series. On February 9th, online racing competition commences with the ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Announces Increase in Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a three percent increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend, which represents the 15th consecutive year of Polaris increasing its dividend, effective with the 2010 first quarter dividend. The first quarter dividend of $0.4 ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 21 -- -- The Chrysler Foundation gives $50,000 each to Oxfam America and the United States Fund for UNICEF to assist with life-saving and recovery operations in Haiti -- Chrysler Group LLC dealers in Puerto Rico are accepting household and non-perishable food items -- Chrysler Group continues ... Continue reading
Yet Few Companies Are Ready to Seize the Opportunities by Deeply Localizing Their R&D, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Sales Operations DETROIT, Jan. 21 -- For at least the next decade, the future of the automotive industry lies in the BRIC countries. Together, Brazil, Russia, India, and China will account for 30 percent ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. , the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has been named by FORTUNE magazine as one of its 2010 “100 Best Companies to Work For.” This is the sixth consecutive year CarMax has been named to the list. CarMax ranks No. 56 on the list for 2010. “Their quick response to the changing ... Continue reading
Chadbourne Jump-Starts 'Next Generation Vehicles'
New Practice Reinforces Firm's Status as Leader in Green Initiatives NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- The international law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP announced today that it has formed a Next Generation Vehicles practice. The multi-disciplinary team will be led by former New York Governor George E. Pataki and partner Chaim Wa ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's January 28 Briefing on 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 21 -- Ford Motor Company will release its preliminary 2009 fourth quarter and full year financial results, at 7 a.m. EST, Thursday, Jan. 28. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: At 9 a.m. EST, Alan Mulally, Ford president and CEO, and Lewis Booth, Ford executive vice presid ... Continue reading
Five-time world champ Jeg Coughlin Jr, excited about four wide racing (NHRA)
Five-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr, excited about four wide racing CONCORD, NC. (Jan 21) -- Five-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr, helped break ground at zMax Dragway in 2008, and is thrilled with the news that zMax Dragway will now host four wide drag racing at the upcoming Four-Wide NHR ... Continue reading
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA EXPANDS REMARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH MANHEIM
1/21/2010 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA EXPANDS REMARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH MANHEIM Three New Manheim Locations to Host Nissan Sales ATLANTA - Manheim and Nissan North America have expanded their remarketing relationship effective January 1, 2010. Nissan vehicles remarketed by Nissan North America, Inc. are now available to bu ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Defense Receives Four Awards Valued at $89 Million for M-ATV and FHTV Parts
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that its Defense division received four awards valued at more than $89 million from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to supply parts for the MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) and Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT). Under ... Continue reading
Teamsters to Rally at Italian Consulate
For Media Planning January 21, 2010 Contacts: Galen Munroe, (202) 624-6904 Matteo Colombi, (202) 498-0152 (onsite) TEAMSTERS TO RALLY AT ITALIAN CONSULATE Workers Will Ask Fiat/Chrysler To Stop Killing American Jobs After Taking Bailout Billions (DETROIT) – Tomorrow morning members of Teamster Local 299 will ral ... Continue reading
UPDATE: Mercedes-Benz USA Ranks 49th on FORTUNE's '100 Best Companies to Work For'
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 21 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that it has been ranked one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine in its 13th annual survey which appears in the February 8 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands on Monday, January 25, and now at fortune.com/bestcompanies. In ... Continue reading
Show Floor Re-Opens at the 2010 North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 21 -- The NAIAS show floor has been re-opened after the small electrical fire that occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. today. Show attendees that were evacuated as a precautionary measure will be able to re-enter the floor by showing their hand stamp, or they will be able to obtain a ticket to return on a ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - GREG BARNHART IS PREPARING FOR A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE January 21, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ... Continue reading
Automotive Dealer Industry API Opens Door to Innovation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- GOSO, a web and social media marketing suite, recently launched an application programming interface (API) so web developers can efficiently access dealer inventories and other vehicle data through a standardized process. GOSO founder Adam Boalt, who won the first government technology innovation ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 21 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009 on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President ... Continue reading
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. Announces Annual General Meeting's Results
AZOUR, Israel, January 21 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. today announced that on January 21 2010, Ituran Location and Control LTD held an Annual General Meeting which approved the following: (1) To renew the appointment of the firm of Fahn Kanne & co. (a member firm of Grant Thornton international) as the Company' ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Named One of Fortune's '100 Best Companies to Work For'
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 21 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that it has been ranked one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine in its 13th annual survey which appears in the February 8 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands on Monday, January 25, and now at fortune.com/bestcompanies. FO ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- WHAT: Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Star, Suzuki, Victory and more are set to unveil new bikes and make exciting announcements at the upcoming New York Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Media Preview event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. All media is invited to attend this ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation to Webcast February 4, 2010 Shareholders’ Meeting
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation will hold its 2010 annual shareholders' meeting at 10:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at the Oshkosh Convention Center in Oshkosh, Wis. The meeting, highlighted by remarks from Robert G. Bohn, Oshkosh Corporation chairman and chief executive officer, will be simultaneously ... Continue reading
PPG Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries today reported sales for the fourth quarter 2009 of $3.1 billion, a decline of 2 percent versus the prior year’s fourth quarter. Reported net income for the quarter increased to $142 million, or 85 cents per share. Fourth quarter 2008 sales were $3.2 billion, and reported net income was $71 ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies to Present at Upcoming Conferences
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , an energy technology company, announced today that it will present at the Energy & Environment Conference in Phoenix and GeoPower Americas 2010 in San Francisco. What: Energy & Environment Conference Where: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix When: February 2, 2010 Time: 10:00 a.m ... Continue reading
Supercross rider Wharton getting comfortable at the top on his GEICO Powersports Honda
Supercross rider Wharton getting comfortable at the top on his GEICO Powersports Honda ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 21) -- The third round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series will take place at soggy Angel Stadium this weekend, and the GEICO Powersports Honda race team is ready to master the mud. While a relentless ra ... Continue reading
World’s First DC-Powered, Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner Unveiled by Solar Panels Plus
CHESAPEAKE, Va.--Solar Panels Plus (SPP), designer and manufacturer of solar water heaters, solar air conditioning/heating systems and photovoltaic solar panels, has released the SplitCool DC18, the world’s first and only DC-powered, high SEER air conditioning system. The SplitCool DC18 is ideal for any commercial or ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Opens Chicago Store
CHICAGO--Tesla Motors, the only automaker producing highway-capable EVs will celebrate the opening of its Chicago store on Thursday and offer test drives throughout the weekend of the worldâs most exciting electric vehicle, the Tesla Roadster. âWith over 50 Roadster owners in the area, Chicago is an important ... Continue reading
-- Lexus and Scion Models Not Affected -- Filing Addresses Isolated Customer Complaints -- Separate From On-Going Recall Involving Floor Mat Pedal Entrapment Issue TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 21 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking ... Continue reading
New Audi A1: We Light Up the Dark: Episode 3 - VIDEO FEATURE
Audi moves into subcompact segment for first time with A1 ⢠Sporty: The Audi A1 is ready to go ⢠Headlights with LED daytime running lights give the car character ⢠The wings of an eagle inspired the design of the lights Episode 3 in a multi-part video series on the design and production of the new Audi ... Continue reading
Automakers Show Innovations in Nation's Capital
Auto Alliance Debuts Interactive Auto Show Exhibit and Website WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is launching the Auto Innovation (www.AutoInnovation.com) campaign during the Washington, D.C. Auto Show to take drivers inside the laboratories, onto the proving ground ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 21 -- General Motors today announced that 100-percent of the proceeds from the auction of a limited edition 2008 Chevrolet Corvette at this weekend's 39th annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction will be donated to the American Red Cross relief fund to help earthquake-stricken Haiti. The pro ... Continue reading
Chadbourne & Parke Forms "Next Generation Vehicles" Practice
CHADBOURNE JUMP-STARTS "NEXT GENERATION VEHICLES" New Practice Reinforces Firm's Status as Leader in Green Initiatives New York, January 21, 2010 âThe international law firm of Chadbourne & Parke LLP announced today that it has formed a Next Generation Vehicles practice. The multi-disciplinary team will be led by ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show - A Close-Up Look At Mercedes-Benz Exhibit
Alongside the E-Class Cabriolet and the SLS AMG, Mercedes-Benz is also treating visitors to the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit to a stunning automobile sculpture. It represents a vehicle rising gently from a level plane - as if formed from liquid silver, or like a shimmering cloth draped gently ... Continue reading
State and Local Economic Development Incentives Total $69.9 Million INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 21 -- Lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnerDel announced today it will invest $237 million in a new manufacturing plant near its Indianapolis headquarters in order to meet anticipated demand for advanced battery systems used in both ... Continue reading
Tasca Re-signs Crew Chiefs, Team To 2010 Season
CONCORD, January 20, 2010: Behind every great NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing series driver, there is a team of dedicated crew chiefs, engineers and specialists that build, tune and perfect an 8,000-horsepower machine down a 1,000-foot track. For Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team, crew chiefs, engi ... Continue reading
For Under $30, You Can Drive More Safely This Winter
MetLife Auto & Home® Provides Seven Low-Cost Tips and a Free Driving-Safety Guide WARWICK, R.I., Jan. 21 -- The simple, everyday act of driving is dangerous any time of year, with more than 5.5 million accidents in the U.S. in 2008 alone, resulting in 34,000 deaths. The winter months can be even more treacherous, pres ... Continue reading
Spyker -Saab Outcome Soon says CEO Muller
AMSTERDAM, Jan 21, 2010; Aaron Gray-Block writing for Reuters reported that Dutch luxury car maker Spyker Cars said on Thursday it expected the outcome of talks to buy Swedish auto brand Saab from General Motors "very soon". General Motors had nominated two wind-down supervisors last week, but at the same said it was c ... Continue reading
Cube Squares the Residual Value Circle
Small cars don't have to mean big depreciation, not if they take the right angle⦠Now that the Cube has gone on sale in the UK, Residual Value experts have made their assessments and delivered the good news â Nissan' quirkiest city car is a Residual Value winner. ... Continue reading
FHI to Enter Car Sales Business in South Korea
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announces that sales of Subaru-brand vehicles will start from April in South Korea working through its local distributor, Subaru Korea Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
Geneva Motor Show - European Premiere of the Auris 2010 Model Range
On sale throughout Europe from early spring, the new Auris 2010 model range will make its European debut at this year's Geneva motor show. ... Continue reading
Changes to the koda Auto Board of Directors
As of January 1, 2010, Mr. Karlheinz Hell has acceded to the newly created position of koda Auto Board member responsible for purchase. ... Continue reading
The TECHART GTstreet Broke the Lap Record at the Sachsenring Race Track
Shift down a gear, come to rest - TECHART has organized the turn of the year very differently. After TECHART's full size SUV speed record in the Italian Nardo, the TECHART GT Street RS based on the 911 GT2 broke the former lap record at the Sachsenring race track. High speed, pace, uniqueness - 100 % TECHART. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sells 354,770 vehicles worldwide in 2009
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles delivered 354,770 light commercial vehicles to customers worldwide in 2009 (2008: 447,244). This figure is 20.7 per cent lower than that of the previous year. Despite the negative economic cycle for commercial vehicles, Europe's leading producer of light commercial vehicles was able to fu ... Continue reading
Ford Dagenham's Third Turbine Site Announced
Ford Dagenham's third wind turbine will be installed alongside the Thames to the eastern edge of the manufacturing site. ... Continue reading
koda Superb Estate 4x4: Luxury and Safety Whatever the Weather
With its fourth-generation Haldex clutch four-wheel drive, the new koda Superb Estate 4x4 offers award winning comfort and safety, whatever the weather. ... Continue reading
Lexus LFA is the "Must Have" Supercar
In the three months since it was unveiled to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Lexus LFA has been greeted by critical and public acclaim worldwide. Even though it is one of the most exclusive supercars money can buy, the number of formal expressions of interest in purchase received by Lexus is already greater tha ... Continue reading
Prodrive Releases New Impreza Group N
Prodrive has launched the Impreza N2010, its latest FIA specification group N rally car. ... Continue reading
321,2 km/h - Fullsize-SUV High Speed Record for TECHART
Test driver Sandro Reuter reached a top speed of 321,2 km/h, respectively 200 mph, with the TECHART refined Porsche Cayenne Turbo. TECHART thus secured a new speed record for Fullsize SUVs. The circular 12.4 kilometer track is still considered to be the world´s fastest motor racing circuit, even ahead of the Indianapo ... Continue reading
TACNA International Acquires Upgrade Auto Products
San Diego based TACNA International Corporation (TACNA), a manufacturer of various products including automotive trim, today announced that it has acquired the assets of Rocklin, California based, UpGrade Auto Products (Upgrade), a manufacturer of molded dash kits. Upgrade will be consolidated into TACNA's B&I divi ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 20.1% Increase in 2009 Global Sales
Kia Motors Corporation has announced that its global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2009 reached an all-time high of 1,651,920 units sold, cementing Kia's position as one of the world's fasting growi ... Continue reading
The First Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estates Have Arrived in Australia
Australian customer deliveries of the stylish and practical station wagon from the award-winning E-Class have commenced from authorised Mercedes-Benz dealerships. ... Continue reading
Never Miss a Beat: Pause and Play Radio Will Wait for You
Detroit MI January 20, 2010; Youâre driving along listening to your favorite radio station and a commercial playing contains a website address you want to check out. But you canât â or shouldnât â be writing while driving. Wouldnât it be great to just hit a pause button on the radio? Now y ... Continue reading
Buick Announces Pricing for 2011 Regal - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT, Jan. 21 -- Buick today announced pricing for the all-new 2011 Regal. Prices start at $26,995 for the premium CXL model, including a $750 destination charge. Regal's CXL turbo model will start at $29,495, including a $750 destination charge. Regal will initially be offered in premium CXL trim only, with additio ... Continue reading
Green Fuel Technologies Unveils ChargePoint Networked Charging Station for Electric Vehicles
Solar Solutions at Barrett-Jackson 39th Annual Car Collector Car Auction Sneak peek of new technologies as company premiers energy-saving products PHOENIX, Jan. 20 -- Green Fuel Technologies, Inc., one of the Valley's leading alternative energy companies, will debut ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations for electri ... Continue reading
Toyota Begins Production of Third-Generation Sienna at Indiana Plant
Sienna is styled, developed and assembled in the U.S. PRINCETON, Ind., Jan. 20 -- Production of the all-new 2011 Sienna minivan is underway at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) in Princeton, Ind. Fully redesigned to meet the needs of consumers, the new Sienna was styled at Toyota's Calty Design Research Center ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 20 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent with Fisker Automotive that outlines the terms of a production and licensing agreement for the Fisker Karma Program. Under the supply arrangement, Quantum will be the exclusive suppli ... Continue reading
Ford, United Space Alliance Share Virtual Reality Expertise to Build Better Cars, Space Missions
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 20 -- -- Engineers at Ford's immersive Virtual Evaluation lab (iVE) and United Space Alliance's imagery lab are working together, exchanging their expertise in the use of virtual reality animation software, which now has clear-cut uses that benefit both industries -- Ford engineers use the virtual ... Continue reading
Hotwire Highlights Top 10 Cities with the Lowest Car Rental Rates for January 2010
Low Post-Holiday Prices Mean Great Deals for Consumers in Early 2010 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 20 -- Hotwire.com®, a leading discount travel site, today announced the top 10 cities with the lowest car rental rates for the month of January 2010. January car rental rates on Hotwire® are down as much as 20 percent compared to ... Continue reading
AAA Highlights its State Legislative Priorities for 2010
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As state legislatures convene across the country for their 2010 sessions, AAA looks to build on a relatively successful campaign of traffic safety law improvements last year. "Last year brought more than a dozen big wins for traffic safety on core needs like teen driver sa ... Continue reading
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