New 'Tower Club' lifts Houston Raceway Park into upper echelon
New 'Tower Club' lifts Houston Raceway Park into upper echelon BAYTOWN, Texas (Dec. 21) -- Continuing a multi-year effort to offer guests a first-class experience, the owners of Houston Raceway Park will soon christen a 12,000 square foot, state-of-the-art "Tower Club" that will instantly become the premiere starting l ... Continue reading
AMERICAN STOCK CAR DRIVERS GIVE PHAKISA FREEWAY OVAL THE THUMBS UP
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE December 21, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
JIM RUSSELL'S FUTURE DRIVER SEARCH 2010 NEARS CLIMAX
JIM RUSSELL'S FUTURE DRIVER SEARCH 2010 NEARS CLIMAX . Six drivers in Final Day battle to secure dream "prize" Six drivers go in to the fourth and final day of Future Driver Search 2010 program at the Infineon Raceway on Tuesday (22 Dec). Two drivers will win fully-funded drives in the 2010 Jim Russell Championship Ser ... Continue reading
Alcoa Announces Partnership with Ma’aden to Develop Lowest-Cost Aluminum Complex in the World
NEW YORK--Alcoa today announced it has formed a joint venture with Ma’aden, the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, to develop a fully integrated, world-class aluminum industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The joint venture will become the world's preeminent and lowest-cost supplier of primary aluminum, alumina and alum ... Continue reading
Alcoa, BPA Reach Power Supply Accord for Intalco Smelter Helping Secure 528 Jobs
FERNDALE, Wash.--Alcoa and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) have reached an agreement to provide power for the Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale, Washington. The agreement will help secure 528 jobs at the facility, along with the associated economic benefits to the local and regional economy. “I congratul ... Continue reading
ALTe LLC Taps Harris Marketing Group for Public Relations Services
The Michigan-based engineering and technology company is revolutionizing sustainable mobility with its innovative range extended electric powertrain technology BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Harris Marketing Group (HMG) is pleased to announce that ALTe LLC tapped the agency to provide public relations services and exper ... Continue reading
ARC Automotive to Provide 1.5 Million Airbag Inflators for New Global Platform Vehicles
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.--ARC Automotive Inc., a leading producer of inflators, today announced that it has been selected to provide 1.5 million inflators for airbag passive safety restraint systems in new production passenger vehicles. “ARC Automotive is pleased to build on our longstanding relationship with KSS to produce ... Continue reading
Better Drivers Pay Less with New, One-of-a-Kind Car Insurance Program from Progressive
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Safe drivers. Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. People with a car they only drive on warm summer days. These drivers are all less likely to be in an accident, so they deserve to pay less for car insurance. Progressive’s MyRate® program, now available i ... Continue reading
Brown & Miller Continue Sponsorship with USAR Pro Cup Series
*For Immediate Release* * * *Brown & Miller Racing Solutions Continue Sponsorship with USAR Pro Cup Series* * * CONCORD, NC. (December 21, 2009) – USARacing announced today that Brown & Miller Racing Solutions will continue its official contingency sponsorship role for the 2010 season. “Brown & Miller Racing Soluti ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Announces Changes to the Board of Directors
WUHAN, China, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that at the Company's annual meeting on December 17, 2009, Mr. Hanlin Chen, Chairman, Mr. Qizhou Wu, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Guangxun Xu, Mr. Bruc ... Continue reading
OTTOWA, Canada, December 21 -- DEW Engineering and Development ULC of Ottawa, Ontario is pleased to announce the award of a CDN$29.4 Million contract by the Department of National Defence for the Long Term Engineering and Support Services to the M113 Fleet. This contract covers a period of four years with two one-year ... Continue reading
MALMÖ, Sweden--At the prestigious International Podcar City Conference (PCCC3) in Malmö, Sweden, held in conjunction with the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 (COP 15), Encitra, Inc., introduced a new open source visualization technology to be used for planning and modeling small- to large-scale trans ... Continue reading
Fed up with tangled chargers - get Power Dock
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Hi I represent JE Englebert and the Staten Island Good Neighborhood Association. I wanted to get you the below release and see if you had any interest in running this story. Let me know if you have any questions Thanks in advance Floyd Beniot FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SI Watchdog Group to protest potholes in Staten Island ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces Acquisition of BC Bearing
ATLANTA, Dec. 21 -- Genuine Parts Company announced today that its Industrial Parts Group, Motion Industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the North American assets of BC Bearing (BC Bearing, US Bearings and Norcan), headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. BC Bearing is ... Continue reading
Hagerty Announces The 2010 Hot List: A Decade in Review
New List Presents Top Ten Future Collectibles of the Past Decade TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 21 -- With the decade coming to a close, Hagerty, the leading insurer of collector cars, has expanded its annual Hot List of the "Collector Cars of Tomorrow." The 2010 Hot List: A Decade in Review presents Hagerty's top picks fr ... Continue reading
Harbin Electric Upgraded to NASDAQ Global Select Market
HARBIN, China, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. ("Harbin Electric" or the "Company", Nasdaq: HRBN), a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide array of electric motors in the People's Republic of China, today announced that the NASDAQ Stock Market is upgrading the listing of the Company' ... Continue reading
Larry Pratt Named Farmers Insurance Vice President - Sales
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21 -- Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® announces the appointment of Larry Pratt to Vice President -Sales. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080605/LATH062) "Larry brings renewed leadership and energy to this key position," said Andy Reser, Senior Vice President - Agency Operations. "H ... Continue reading
Mahalo Hawaii: GEICO celebrates 60 years of service in the Aloha State
OAHU, Hawaii--On December 31, 1949 GEICO wrote its very first Hawaii auto policy on an island chain known as the “The Gathering Place.” Now, 60 years later, GEICO is Hawaii’s largest auto insurance company and also provides coverage for homes, condos, boats, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and other types of cov ... Continue reading
TORONTO, Dec. 21 -- RouteOne Canada announced today that Mazda Canada Inc. has chosen to utilize the RouteOne platform exclusively for Mazda's 168 franchised dealers to access all Mazda retail financing programs. "Our partnership with RouteOne Canada strengthens our ability to manage our financing programs to deliver c ... Continue reading
MERCEDES GP SIGNS LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH PETRONAS
Press Information 21 December 2009 MERCEDES GP SIGNS LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH PETRONAS Stuttgart/Kuala Lumpur - Mercedes GP is delighted to announce the signing of a long-term agreement with PETRONAS which will see the Malaysian national oil and gas company become the title partner to the new Silver Arrows works team. ... Continue reading
Navistar Reports Solid 4Q, Year-End Net Income as Weakened Truck Market Continues
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation : “During one of the weakest economies we can recall, we are pleased with our performance and our ability to continue to invest in the long-term future of the business” Manufacturing Segment Profit of $232 million for 4Q, $836 million for 2009 Year-End cash bala ... Continue reading
New Automotive Vice President Slated for SAE International
WARRENDALE, Pa., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mircea Gradu, Head of Virtual Tools Analysis and Transmission/Driveline Engineering at Chrysler Group LLC, is the 2010 nominee for Automotive Vice President of SAE International. This elected position entails serving a three-year term on the SAE Board of Directors sta ... Continue reading
Parts Pro Performance News 12-21-09
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DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5b6a36/fleet_market_in_th) has announced the addition of the "Fleet Market in the UK to 2013" report to their offering. “Fleet Market in the UK to 2013” This report includes data on the fleet market in the UK, providing insight into how this m ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/98cf43/china_auto_spare_p) has announced the addition of the "China Auto Spare Parts Market Overview 2009-2010: A Guide to Selling Auto Spare Parts in China" report to their offering. “China Auto Spare Parts Market Overview 2009-2010: A Guide to ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Fleet Market in the Netherlands to 2013
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/161704/fleet_market_in_th) has announced the addition of the "Fleet Market in the Netherlands to 2013" report to their offering. “Fleet Market in the Netherlands to 2013” This report includes data on the fleet market in the Netherlands, provid ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Germany Aftermarket - Tyres Data Report to 2013
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c30b2b/germany_aftermarke) has announced the addition of the "Germany Aftermarket - Tyres Data Report to 2013" report to their offering. “Germany Aftermarket - Tyres Data Report to 2013” This report provides data on the market opportunities fo ... Continue reading
RRDC members Rahal and Redman named to IMRRC Governing Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net RRDC MEMBERS RAHAL AND REDMAN NAMED TO IMRRC GOVERNING COUNCIL WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (Dec. 21, 2009) - Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) members Bobby Rahal and Brian Redman have been elected to the Governing Council of the ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, Dec. 21 -- The Sealy FMTV Task Force is calling on the U.S. Department of Defense to apply weapons acquisition overhaul standards set by Congress and signed by President Obama earlier this year to the process that will decide which contractor should build the Army's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles. The weap ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI, Dec. 21 -- Swapalease.com has been honored for the second year in a row as a finalist in the Business Courier of Cincinnati's Fast 55 Awards, reports Swapalease.com, the world's largest auto lease marketplace. The Cincinnati-based company was honored last week at a luncheon at the Northern Kentucky Conventi ... Continue reading
Titan Chairman/CEO to Discuss Goals for 2010
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan International, Inc. Chairman and CEO Maurice M. Taylor Jr. will offer goals for the company and outlook for 2010 in a conference call on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. “There are two items that could swing these numbers up by an extra 15 percent: higher farm demand and strong commodities. With these, ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Closes Private Placement of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan International, Inc. (“Titan” or the “Company”) announced today the closing of its offering of $172.5 million principal amount of 5.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 (the “Notes”), which included the exercise in full of the initial purchasers’ option to purchase $22.5 ... Continue reading
Tongxin International, Ltd. Secures New Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Cab Contracts
Newly designed models signals growing sales segment for Tongxin and will contribute $4 to $6 million to revenues in 2010 CHANGSHA, China, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tongxin International Ltd. , a China-based manufacturer of engineered vehicle body structures ("EVBS" or "truck cabs"), today announced the int ... Continue reading
vAuto Adds Senior Director to Performance Management Team
OAK BROOK, Ill.--Larry Beasley has been named Senior Director of Performance Management at vAuto, a provider of used-car inventory management systems for the nation’s franchised and independent car dealers. Beasley will be responsible for developing and managing best practice workshops for vAuto’s over 2,000 roofto ... Continue reading
Zipcar Invests in Barcelona-Based Avancar
BARCELONA, Spain and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, December 21 -- Zipcar, Inc. ("Zipcar"), the world's leading car sharing service, today announced their participation in a round of financing with the existing owners of Catalunya Carsharing S.A., a Spanish limited liability company, known as Avancar ("Avancar"). Under the ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Emerges From Chapter 11
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that it has emerged from its voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization. As previously reported, creditors overwhelmingly voted in favor of the Company's Plan of Reorganization, which was confirmed on November 3, 2009, b ... Continue reading
Online Auto Insurance Offers an Effective Way to Keep Coverage Cost Down
PHOENIX--When it comes to buying car insurance, there is a wide range of rates that are charged by different companies. One of the most effective methods of finding the company that will charge a particular driver the lowest rate is by obtaining quotes from as many different companies as possible. The Internet is a con ... Continue reading
In-Vehicle Technology Revs Up for the 2010 International CES
ARLINGTON, Va.--The 2010 International CES®, the worldâs largest consumer technology tradeshow, will showcase the latest in-vehicle technology, including an opening keynote by Ford president and chief executive officer, Alan Mulally, with the 2010 Ford Taurus as the showâs official car. The International C ... Continue reading
Two Audi FSI Engines Make Ward's '10 Best Engines' List for 2010
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 21 -- -- Turbocharged 4-cylinder 2.0 TFSI and supercharged 3.0 TFSI six cylinder make the list -- Audi placed on eight of the past ten "10 Best Engines" lists -- Audi is the first car company in the USA to sell 100% of its gasoline engines with (FSI) direct injection Audi earned top honors for two en ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2011 Sienna Minivan
MSRP for 2011 Camry and Price Adjustment for 2010 Prius TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 21 -- Toyota today announced manufacturers suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2011 Sienna minivan. Also announced were the MSRP for all 2011 Camry mid-size sedan models and a price adjustment for the 2010 Prius gas-electric hybri ... Continue reading
Chris Liddell Named GM Vice Chairman and CFO
DETROIT, Dec. 21 -- Chris Liddell has been appointed General Motors vice chairman and chief financial officer, it was announced today. Liddell was most recently CFO for Microsoft Corp., a post he held since May 2005. "Chris brings a depth and experience to this job that were unmatched in our search for a new financial ... Continue reading
Autoliv to Close Four More Plants
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: âThis is another important but difficult step in our action plan. In the highly competitive automotive industry we have to continuously improve our competitiveness and adapt the capacity to the actual demandâ Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) â the global leader in automotive safety ... Continue reading
Harman International to Supply Branded Audio Systems for Chrysler High-Performance Vehicles
STAMFORD, Conn.--Harman International Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com) announced today that the Company has been selected to provided the branded audio systems for Chrysler Groupâs next generation of SRT Series vehicles. The new systems will be available on Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger ... Continue reading
KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband Service Officially Approved by U.S. Government
Federal Communications Commission authorizes KVH's spread spectrum maritime broadband service and 24-inch TracPhone V7 antenna MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Dec. 21 -- KVH Industries, Inc., today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted permanent "Earth Station onboard - Vessel" or ESV license authori ... Continue reading
Clean Energy's BAF Subsidiary Receives Second 463-CNG-Vehicle Conversion Order from AT&T for 2010
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--AT&T has awarded to BAF Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , an order to convert 463 Ford E-250 vans to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) to be fulfilled during the second quarter of 2010. The new order is in addition to a 463-unit order from AT&T for vehicle ... Continue reading
The High-Speed Rail Gravy Train - Special Report
By Matthew Lewis Center for Public Integrity Courtesy of The Cutting Edge News The U.S. High Speed Rail Association's October conference opened like any large Washington gathering. The congressmen were seated in the front row. A powerhouse Beltway law firm laid out prints of its lobbyistsâ biographies on a display ... Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS To Pace 2010 Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 19, 2009: Officials from Chevrolet and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway unveiled the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Indianapolis 500 Pace Car at the Speedwayâs Hall of Fame Museum Dec. 18. âWeâve enjoyed a great partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout the years, and are pr ... Continue reading
Indianapolis, December 21, 2009: Bryan Herta Autosport owners Bryan Herta and Steve Newey are moving their Firestone Indy Lights program to a new headquarters for the 2010 racing season. BHA, a technical partner and tenant of Vision Racing in its debut season, will occupy a race shop on the northwest side of Indianapol ... Continue reading
IZOD IndyCar Tickets for Toronto reduced
Indianapolis, December 21, 2009: Tickets for the 2010 Honda Indy Toronto, which will return to Exhibition Place July 16-18, are now available at www.HondaIndyToronto.com. Many of the reserved seat ticket packages have been reduced in price and a new junior price ticket has been added. Reserved seat adult ticket package ... Continue reading
Corey Tucker Racing / Bryan Clauson Racing Announce 2010 Chili Bowl Nationals Team.
Bryan Clauson will be leading the charge to Tulsa for the CTR/BCI three-car effort. The current National Midget Driver of the year is fresh off a 19 win season that included a USAC Midget Week Title and some of the nation's biggest midget events including the Belleville Midget Nationals, The Hall of Fame Classic and th ... Continue reading
Class Leading Intelli-Wave Inverters Released by Projecta
Innovative class leading inverters have been released by Projecta with their new Intelli-Wave range, making them the first choice for professionals ... Continue reading
Ruth the Robot Gives Ford Engineers the Human Touch
Ford is the only automaker to use a robot to test the feel and appearance of switches and surfaces in its vehicles ... Continue reading
MOUNTAINS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST - On the Road Again with Rick and Kim
Another Road Trip With Rick and Kim From a Shunpiker's Journal By Steve Purdy. We've gotten in the habit of traveling at least once a year with our friends (and my pretty blonde's brother and sister-in-law) Rick and Kim. This fall's trip is a week at a time-share condo at the base of Mt. Hood, near Portland, Oregon. We ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Named Most Popular Car of the Decade
The Ford Focus has been voted the UK's most popular car of the decade, according to a new poll by Auto Trader. This small family car trumps sports, SUVs and city cars to take pride of place for the noughties. ... Continue reading
BCA's 'Fast Start' Plans For 2010
BCA has planned a fast start strategy for its business when it re-opens on Monday 4th January ... Continue reading
Spyker Cars Renews Offer For Saab That Removes Last Hurdles
Following the announcement on Friday that the intended sales terms of Saab Automobile AB between Spyker and General Motors (GM) could not be finalized, the Spyker leadership has submitted a renewed offer in the hopes of securing a future for Saab, its employees and the brand - despite the announcement that the winding ... Continue reading
You've Gotta Love Seat's Radical New Ibiza Adverts
SEAT is getting straight to the 'point' with a cheeky new advertising campaign which appears online, on TV and across the printed media from 19 December ... Continue reading
I.M. Group to Import Great Wall Vehicles Into Europe From 2010
I.M. Group, the UK-based automotive importer and distributor for Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu, has announced the signing of an agreement that will see it import vehicles from Chinese auto maker, Great Wall Motor Company Limited, into Europe starting next year ... Continue reading
Land Rover - Vehicles to Overcome the Big Freeze
Land Rover has over 60 years of experience developing supremely capable vehicles that boast four-wheel-drive and pioneering technology such as Electronic Traction Control, Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Terrain Response - which includes a snow setting utilising the vehicles' traction aids. These all help ensure that La ... Continue reading
Upgraded Mazda5 On Sale 1 January 2010
New for 2010, Mazda is introducing a completely revised line-up for its Mazda5 range of Compact Multi-Activity Vehicles (C-MAV) offering customers a choice of six models with upgraded equipment and even greater value. On sale 1 January, new Takara and Furano models replace the previous TS2 and Sport, while a selection ... Continue reading
Kia Goes live With Interactive Australian Open Microsite
Kia Motors Australia has gone live with an interactive Australian Open-themed microsite dedicated solely to tennis and the Australian Open - www.kia.com.au/tennis ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Wins Three Awards from Environmental Institute Öko-Trend
The Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID, the B 180 NGT and the smart mhd are the most environmentally friendly automobiles in their respective classes. ... Continue reading
Lotus Appoints New Director of Design
Group Lotus is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Donato Coco as Director of Design for Group Lotus starting 04 January 2010. In this newly created role, Donato will lead all Lotus Design activities for Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering ... Continue reading
Honda to build new plant in China
TOKYO 21st December; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co plans to build a new passenger car plant in China to increase production in the rapidly growing market, sources familiar with the matter said Sunday. The plant in Wuhan, Hubei Province, is scheduled to start operations in 2011 at the earliest with an annual ... Continue reading
Panasonic Starts Mass-Production of High-Capacity 3.1 Ah Lithium-ion Battery
Osaka, Dec 18, 2009; Panasonic Corporation developed a 18650-type high-capacity 3.1 Ah lithium-ion battery and began mass production of the battery this December. The new 3.1 Ah battery has a nickel positive electrode and an energy density of 675 Wh/L. The same type (18 mm in diameter x 65 mm in length) of batteries ar ... Continue reading
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