Texas, New Jersey, and Georgia are represented by exceptional green fleets. WASHINGTON April 21, 2009; The propane industry recognized four winners of the 2009 PROPANE Exceptional Energy(r) Fleet Award at a ceremony during the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in Orlando, Fla., today. Honored for ... Continue reading
Andretti Green Expands With Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 21, 2009) - Andretti Green Racing announced today it has signed a partnership agreement with Dr Pepper Snapple Group that expands an existing partnership to include Venom Energy, a hardcore energy drink designed to keep you going all day. The new agreement is tied to the #26 program of Andrett ... Continue reading
Newman's Team Captures Tissot Pit Road Win in Phoenix
Phoenix, April 21, 2009: Ryan Newmanâs team claimed the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award in Saturday nightâs NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway. The No. 39 team out of the Stewart-Haas Racing stable became the seasonâs sixth winner of the pit road competition. The Tissot pit road win ... Continue reading
MIS to offer lower concessions pricing in 2009
BROOKLYN, Mich. April 21, 2009: A refreshing beverage at a racetrack shouldnât soak you. So Michigan International Speedway and Americrown, the racetrackâs food and beverage provider, have rolled back concession prices on many of its menu items. MIS has added two value meals to the menu. Guests can choose fro ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry Hybrid - First Hybrid to Pace Entire Race
TORRANCE, April 21, 2009: When a Toyota Camry Hybrid leads the 43-car starting field to the green flag for the 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600 (Fox, 5:00 p.m., ET) at Lowe's Motor Speedway (LMS), it will mark the first time in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) history a hybrid vehicle will serve as the 'official' pace ... Continue reading
Summerton ready to tackle 1st oval race at Kansas Speedway
Indianapolis, April 21, 2009: Jonathan Summerton will race on an oval for the first time Sunday (April 26) in the Kansas Lottery 100 at Kansas Speedway The RLR/Andersen Racingâs only oval experience was a one-and-a-half day test at Kentucky Speedway a month ago, a requirement for Summerton to receive his Firestone ... Continue reading
Ford Team Aims To Drive 2010 Fusion Hybrid 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank of Gas
- The Ford Fusion Hybrid team will attempt to drive more than 1,000 miles for more than 43 continuous hours - on a single tank of gas, raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in the process - The most fuel-efficient, mid-sized sedan in America - the Fusion Hybrid driven by a team of Ford hybrid engi ... Continue reading
2010 Jaguar XKR and XF Feature Bowers & Wilkins Audio
Good afternoon, The 2010 Jaguar XKR and XFR vehicles will feature the Bowers & Wilkins audio systems. Here is a link to download a pdf of the press release along with digital images and speaker diagrams. http://bwgroup.keycast.com/default.aspx?websiteid=9&infid=4012& cpflgs=1110 Attached is a word document just in case ... Continue reading
Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.39 per share cash dividend payable on May 15, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2009. About Polaris With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets ... Continue reading
Go Green And Save Green With Intergis New Mobile Resource Management Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contacts: Andrew Lavin/Dana Govern A. Lavin Communications 212-290-9540 alc@alavin.com GO GREEN AND SAVE GREEN WITH INTERGIS NEW MOBILE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS -- Smart Businesses Are Using Software to Cut Costs, Meet Emissions Standards and Maintain Green Fleet Initiatives Despite Eco ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., April 21 -- Noble International, Ltd. (the "Company") today announced that on April 16, 2009, the Company received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") notifying it that Nasdaq had not received certain fees required by Listing Rule 5210(d), and that, accordingly, the Company will be delisted on ... Continue reading
Affinia Group to Release First Quarter 2009 Financial Results on May 7, 2009
Company will Hold Conference Call on May 8, 2009 ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 21 -- Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on and off-highway replacement products and service industry, will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2009 on Thursday, May 7, 2009. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading automotive marketing services company, today announced that the company has rescheduled the release of its 2009 first quarter financial results to after the market closes on Thursday, April 23, 2009. Autobytel management will also host a conference call that day at 5 p.m. EDT ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced the Company will host a conference call with the investment community on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight time. Jonathan Read, President and CEO of ECOtality, Barry Baer ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors First Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for April 29, 2009
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that its first quarter 2009 earnings will be released on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 1:05 p.m. PT. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION A conference call to discuss the earnings results is scheduled for the same day at 2:00 p.m. PT. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: DOMESTIC CALLS: 973-409- ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, April 21 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a leading provider of technical education training, announced today that it will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss its fiscal 2009 second quarter financial results and operating perform ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Provides First Quarter Update
TULSA, Okla., April 21 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that based on preliminary results, it expects total vehicle rental revenues for the first quarter of 2009 to increase approximately 2 - 3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2008, as rental revenues for the first quarter were favorably impac ... Continue reading
Jurgen Kiehne to Manage MBtech North America
DETROIT, April 21 -- During today's press conference at the SAE Congress in Detroit, MI, USA, the MBtech Group presented the new man at the head of its North American subsidiary: As of May 1, 2009 Jurgen Kiehne (54) will take over as the President of MB-technology NA LLC, assuming the responsibility for the further exp ... Continue reading
GM expects its 2009 China sales to grow 5-10%
GM expects its 2009 China sales to grow 5-10% http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010115/GM-expects-its-2009-China- sales -to-grow-5-10.html Shanghai, April 21 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors expects its sales in China, which has overtaken the United States as the world's largest auto market, to grow 5 to 10% this year, ... Continue reading
FAW shows 22 own-brand models in Shanghai
FAW shows 22 own-brand models in Shanghai http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010118/FAW-shows-22-own-brand-mod els-i n-Shanghai.html Shanghai, April 21 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese auto giant FAW Group has brought 22 vehicle models of its four own brands Jiefang, Hongqi, Xiali and Besturn, 11 engines and three transmission ... Continue reading
Deluxe Geely GE shines at Shanghai show
Deluxe Geely GE shines at Shanghai show http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010117/Deluxe-Geely-GE-shines-at- Shang hai-show.html Shanghai, April 21 (Gasgoo.com) Geely Auto has unveiled its luxury sedan model Geely GE, which may seem like a Rolls Royce ripoff, but it has one-upped the deluxe brand by featuring just o ... Continue reading
Autobytel Reviews Unsolicited Tender Offer
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. (the âCompanyâ), a leading automotive marketing services company, today announced that its board of directors (the âBoardâ) and management are reviewing the terms of the unsolicited third-party tender offer made by Infield Acquisition, Inc., Trilogy Enterprises, Inc. a ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Issues Proxy Statement and Highlights Record-Breaking 2008
PEORIA, Ill., April 21 -- Caterpillar Inc. today filed its proxy statement and annual meeting notification with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The proxy statement provides details on Caterpillar's 2008 executive compensation and highlights the company's long-held philosophy of pay for perfo ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Envision Solar International, Inc., a leading force in solar integrated building systems technology, joined Bright Automotive to announce the nationâs first CleanChargeâ¢/Solar Tree® Charging Station today. Bright Automotive unveiled its new hybrid electric vehicle called âIDEAâ on Cap ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 21 -- GMAC Financial Services has announced the recipients of its biannual Community Leadership Award that recognizes exemplary volunteerism and the charitable giving of its associates. The announcement of these recipients is in connection with National Volunteer Recognition Month and the five winners re ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Beats Honda Insight in Edmunds’ Inside Line Comparison Test
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2010 Toyota Prius beat the 2010 Honda Insight in the comparison test described in full at 2010 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Toyota Prius Comparison Test. "The 2010 Toyota Prius is quicker, it stops shorter and, with its ... Continue reading
Revolutionary IDEA Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Will Save Businesses Thousands of Dollars Annually on Fuel, Cut C02 Emissions & Create American Jobs WASHINGTON, April 21 -- At an event in Washington DC today, Bright Automotive unveiled the world's first purpose-built 100 MPG vehicle aimed at commercial and governmen ... Continue reading
DETROIT--The MathWorks today announced that Silicon Valley electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors employed Model-Based Design tools from The MathWorks to develop the 2008 Tesla Roadster, the worldâs first electric production sports car. To meet aggressive technology goals on a strict budget and timeline, the Tesla Mo ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Wins Three 2009 PACE Awards
Industry-first Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) Variable Cam Timing Phaser and Pressure Sensor Glow Plug for Diesel Engines Earn BorgWarner Its Fourth and Fifth PACE Awards in Five Years, BorgWarner and Ford Presented with PACE Innovation Partnership Award AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 21 -- BorgWarner was pleased to receive sev ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for 2010 Prius
TORRANCE, Calif., April 21 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2010 Prius midsize hybrid, scheduled to go on sale beginning in late May at Toyota dealers nationwide. The third-generation Prius will be available in one grade with a star ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Classics Relaunches as the Premiere Destination for Fans of Classic Cars and Trucks
Site Redesign Adds Fuel to the Passion for Classic Cars with Social Media / Community Functionality ATLANTA, April 21 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, has re-launched AutoTrader Classics, the site dedicated to providing a meeting point for classic car buyers, sellers and enthusiasts. Now, in addi ... Continue reading
2009 Automotive News PACE Awards are Presented to Eleven Suppliers for Outstanding Innovations
DETROIT, April 21 -- Eleven automotive suppliers won 2009 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Mich. Two automotive manufacturers were also honored during the program with Automotive News PACE Innovation Partnership Awards. The 1 ... Continue reading
ACS8: Consultants Bringing Savings and Trust Back to a Stigmatized Auto Industry
ATLANTA, April 21 -- While the economic downturn steepens and the marketplace re-examines services to reduce costs, the phones at an Atlanta-based consulting firm called Automotive Consultant Services 8 (ACS8) have not stopped ringing. Founded in 2007 by a retired automotive professional, ACS8 was established as a neut ... Continue reading
Leo Motors, Inc. Completes Successful Tests for Midsize Highway Electric Vehicles
NEW YORK--Leo Motors, Inc. (OTC:LEOM) has completed testing of its Electric Vehicle (EV) conversion solution on Kiaâs popular âMorningâ car model. The converted Kia achieved speeds of 100 mph and a range of 150 miles on a single charge, going from zero to sixty mph in six seconds. Leoâs conversion s ... Continue reading
Morpace Reports: Consumers Split on Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 21 -- Plug-in hybrid vehicles draw mixed reviews as consumers mull cost, convenience and ecological issues. A new Morpace Powertrain Acceptance & Consumer Engagement (PACE) study shows 33 percent willing to consider the technology for their next vehicle, 33 percent unwilling to consider a ... Continue reading
Eaton’s TVS® Supercharger Wins 2009 Automotive News PACE Award
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today was awarded the 2009 Automotive News PACE Award for its revolutionary Twin Vortices Series® (TVS®) supercharger, an all-new Roots-type positive displacement design selected to boost the performance of the 2009 Corvette ZR-1, Cadillac C ... Continue reading
Focus on the US Medium & Heavy Duty Truck Aftermarket
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. US Medium & Heavy Duty Truck Aftermarket http://www.reportlinker.com/p0116477/US-Medium--Heavy-Duty-Truck-Afterm arket.html US demand to grow 3.8% annually through 2013 The US aftermarket for medium- and heavy-duty tru ... Continue reading
OPENLANE Launches New Customer Service Portal Offering Enhanced Convenience to Dealer Community
MENLO PARK, Calif.--OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced the launch of the OPENLANE Customer Service Portal, a new feature on its online auction site www.openlane.com that enables faster communication and more effici ... Continue reading
VINtek Meets Growing Demand for Lien Perfection Requests by Asset-Based Lenders
PHILADELPHIA--VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management services and direct auto finance solutions for banks, credit unions and other automotive finance lenders, announced in the first quarter of this year it processed a record number of lien perfection applications from financial institutions for their po ... Continue reading
Battery Ventures Convenes Expert Panel on Cleantech Entrepreneurship
MENLO PARK, Calif.--Battery Ventures, a venture capital and private equity firm focused on investing in technology and innovation worldwide, yesterday hosted a networking event and panel discussion for cleantech entrepreneurs, entitled: The Impact of Government Policy on Cleantech Entrepreneurship. The goal of the gath ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Introduces 145 kW System for Propulsion and Generator Applications
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has released a new motor/generator system for use in electric propulsion applications. The new 145 kW system extends the peak power available in the companyâs smaller 280 mm diameter f ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Examine the Market for Cars in South Korea
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/93042e/snapshots_south_ko) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots South Korea Cars 2009" report to their offering. Snapdata's Snapshots South Korea Cars 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical ... Continue reading
SOUTHPOINTE, Pa.--ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, and Clemson University, a top-tier research institution, today announced an agreement under which ANSYS® software will be deployed as the preferred solution for engineering s ... Continue reading
News from ANSYS: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CENTER AND ANSYS SHIFT ENGINEERING INNOVATION INTO HIGH GEAR
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CENTER AND ANSYS SHIFT ENGINEERING INNOVATION INTO HIGH GEAR WITH PREFERRED PARTNERSHIP Computational Center for Mobility Systems Using ANSYS Simulation Software for Industry R&D SOUTHPOINTE, PA ââ¬â April 21, 2009 ââ¬â ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software a ... Continue reading
Pedata RV Announces RV Industry Poised for a Comeback
Summary: Pedata RV reports factors leading to a resurgence in RV purchases. RV show attendance and sales have not only been strong considering the current economy, they have surpassed expectations. As well, the government is offering incentives for RV owners, making the RV market even more appealing. With 18-34 year ol ... Continue reading
Mazda Motor Europe Signs Data Center Infrastructure Outsourcing Agreement with EDS, an HP Company
BERLIN--EDS, an HP company, today announced a five-year technology infrastructure outsourcing contract with Mazda Motor Europe aimed to decrease operational costs, improve service quality and increase technology infrastructure availability for Mazda. Under the agreement, EDS will consolidate technology from Mazdaâ ... Continue reading
BMW Group Design Talk Villa d'Este 2009
"Art and Design: Is Modesty the new Luxury?" is this year's theme of the "BMW Group Design Talk Villa d'Este 2009" being held at Lake Como on Sunday 26th April. For the seventh time now the BMW Group will initiate this renowned event at the Villa d'Este within the framework of the Concorso d'Eleganza, to which internat ... Continue reading
MINI Cooper S Clubman Meets Airstream Trailer, designed by Republic of Fritz Hansen
After the successful unveiling of the new MINI Convertible this spring, MINI dips its toe into the stylistic future of travel. Teaming up with renowned brands Airstream and Republic of Fritz Hansen, the carmaker has embraced the theme of "mobile living" in developing an innovative design study with a down-by-the beach ... Continue reading
Nissan X-TRAIL, Navara and Pathfinder Ranges Refocused: Real 4x4s for Real 4x4 Drivers
The economy might be stalling, the politically correct mode of personal transport might be a bicycle and the neighbours' curtains might twitch, but sometimes you just can't beat a good 4x4. ... Continue reading
Mark Harrison and Lianne Daly have been appointed by McLaren Automotive as Head of PR and Head of Marketing respectively. Reporting into Rob Lindley, McLaren Automotive's Sales and Marketing Director, Harrison and Daly will lead global responsibilities for PR and Marketing functions, including media relations, product ... Continue reading
Europ Assistance Secures Quinn Group Breakdown Business
Europ Assistance has secured a new three year exclusive contract with Quinn Insurance Group to provide roadside assistance services for both its UK & Irish motor insurance customers. ... Continue reading
New Ford Fiesta Crowned What Diesel? Car of the Year 2009
The new Ford Fiesta has beaten 26 contenders and eight class winners to be crowned What Diesel magazine's Car of the Year 2009. ... Continue reading
RSPCA's New Citroens - Designed To Improve Animal Welfare & Deliver Crew Benefits
A big new order for Berlingo and Dispatch vans continues the long-running association between Citroën and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), one of the UK's best-known charities. During 2009 the RSPCA will buy 160 Berlingo 1.6HDi LX 625 L1 and 750 L2 van and Dispatch 1000 1.6HDi L1H1 v ... Continue reading
Tow Master Rodeo Set to Capitalise on Caravan Holiday Boom
With caravan holiday bookings up by 40 per cent on last year according to the Caravan Club, Isuzu's load-lugging pick-up, the bionic Rodeo, looks set for a busy summer of towing - a task the tough, reliable Rodeo relishes. ... Continue reading
Pricing Announced for New Hot Diesel: The Volkswagen Golf GTD
Volkswagen has revealed pricing for its new performance diesel, the Golf GTD. The new model is available to order at Volkswagen Retailers now ahead of the cars arriving in the UK on 22 June. ... Continue reading
Aggressive Driving a Factor in Up to 56% of Deadly Vehicle Crashes, Says New AAA Foundation Analysis
Motorists Concerned With Others' Aggressive Driving While Many Are Guilty Themselves WASHINGTON, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As many as 56 percent of deadly vehicle crashes involve one or more unsafe driving behaviors typically associated with aggressive driving, according to a new analysis released today by th ... Continue reading
First Scuderi Engine Prototype Unveiled
Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine Technology Gives Automakers New Internal Combustion Process DETROIT, MI April 20, 2009; The Scuderi Group today unveiled a cutaway model of the first proof-of-concept prototype for its Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine, fulfilling a family dream and passing another milestone in developing a more fue ... Continue reading
Nissan Sunderland Plant Wins Queen's Award
Nissan's Sunderland Plant has been awarded the Queen's Award for continued achievement in International Trade. The award, which recognises the plant's increase in overseas sales from 2005 to 2007, saw an increase in revenue of 51% to more than £2.231 billion in the three year period. ... Continue reading
Open Letter to the Rt. Hon Geoff Hoon MP, Secretary of State for Transport
On 16th April 2009 Mr. Geoff Hoon, the UK Transport Secretary, announced a £250 m programme of support for the purchase of electric vehicles. Central to the statement was the announcement that electric cars - excluding quadricycles - will receive up to £5,000 subsidy per car, commencing in 2011. ... Continue reading
koda Auto Reveals New Faces of Octavia RS and Octavia Scout
koda Auto presents facelifted versions of the Octavia RS and the Octavia Scout. After the modernised Octavia launched late last year, the sports-tuned Octavia RS and the Octavia Scout have now been facelifted as well. Besides numerous design changes, both cars offer new technological solutions including, for example, ... Continue reading
The ceremony was attended by Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa, Ferrari Asia Pacific Region manager Marco Mattiacci, driver Kimi Räikkönen and several other members of the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Australia Appoints New Corporate Communications Manager
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has appointed Kit Bashford to the position of manager, corporate communications. To ensure enhanced east-coast communication operations, Kit will be based in MMAL's Sydney office, reporting to the company's head of corporate communications, Lenore Fletcher. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Increases Global Market Share in First Quarter
The Volkswagen Group increased its global market share in the first quarter of this year in spite of the continuing difficult situation on automobile markets; from January to March, the share rose to 11.0 (9.7) percent. The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand also to some extent bucked the negative economic trend, growing ... Continue reading
Buick Business Concept Vehicle Unveiled in Shanghai
The multi-purpose vehicle was developed in China by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, a design and engineering joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, with global design input. ... Continue reading
Toyota sees Japan output at 31 year low
TOKYO April 20, 2009; The AP reported that Toyota expects its vehicle production in Japan to fall to the lowest in more than three decades this fiscal year, and below the level needed to maintain its full-time workforce, a report said Tuesday. Toyota sees the production of 3 million vehicles as necessary to maintain it ... Continue reading
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