Air News Release (HQ): EPA Adopts Strong Standards for Large Ships to Curb Air Pollution
*CONTACT*: Deb Berlin berlin.deb@epa.gov (202) 564-4914 (202) 564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *December 22, 2009 *EPA Adopts Strong Standards for Large Ships to Curb Air Pollution * *WASHINGTON** -* The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule setting tough engine and fuel standards for large U.S.- fla ... Continue reading
TUCSON, Ariz.--Coulomb Technologies, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange and Pima Association of Governments’ Clean Cities program today announced the groundbreaking of Tucson’s second ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station (www.coulombtech.com/products.php) for Electric Vehicles. Located at Bookmans Entertainment Ex ... Continue reading
Ford Cues Up Mustang Billiards Table, Remote-Controlled Raptor as Holiday Shopping Options
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 22 -- -- Remote-controlled Ford Raptor pickups have become a surprise holiday shopping hit -- New line of clothing at JCPenney features lighthearted children's T-shirts offering vehicle designs like Super Duty trucks and Ford tractors --A Mustang replica pool table might be just the thing for the ... Continue reading
Ford Uses Hollywood Motion-Capture Software Behind 'Avatar' to Improve Vehicle Designs
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 22 -- -- Ford Motor Company is the only automaker to use the same type of motion-capture software in its virtual engineering labs as Hollywood employs to create such motion pictures as "Avatar," "Lord of the Rings," "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and "Polar Express" -- Ford uses motion-captur ... Continue reading
Lazy Days Completes Financial Restructuring Process
SEFFNER, Fla.--Lazy Days’ R.V. Center, Inc. (“Lazydays”) today announced it has successfully completed a court-supervised financial restructuring process that began on November 5, 2009. “Lazydays has benefited from Wayzata’s commitment to our successful restructuring, and we look forward to working with Wayza ... Continue reading
MICHAEL SELF JOINS NASCAR CAMPING WORLD SERIES WEST FULL-TIME IN 2010
Steven Blakesley Email: steven@norcalmedia.com Phone: (916) 316-4854 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  MICHAEL SELF JOINS NASCAR CAMPING WORLD SERIES WEST FULL-TIME IN 2010  PARK CITY, UTAH (December 22, 2009) – 19 year-old karting sensation Michael Self has announced a major development in his budding career, as he wi ... Continue reading
See the attached press release about the NADA/ATD initiative, NADA University, to be launched at the February convention. It's an unprecedented online education and technology resource that's designed to boost performance and profits. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ca01b9/uk_aftermarket_t) has announced the addition of the "UK Aftermarket - Tyres Data Report to 2013" report to their offering. “UK Aftermarket - Tyres Data Report to 2013” This report provides data on the market opportunities for aftermarke ... Continue reading
Subaru of America and the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club Host Holiday Toy Drive
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 22 -- WHAT: Subaru and the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club will be hosting a holiday toy drive and party. Toys collected from the toy drive will be given out at the party to over one-hundred and forty youths from the Boys & Girls Club. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARUL ... Continue reading
USARacing Announces Staubli Corporation Contingency Sponsorship
*USARacing Announces Staubli Corporation Contingency Sponsorship* * * CONCORD, NC. (December 22, 2009) – USARacing has entered into a two-year agreement with Staubli Corporation of Duncan, SC., it was announced today. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a company such as Staubli that is dedicated ... Continue reading
Cars.com Selects Worst Car Names of All Time
CHICAGO, Dec. 22 -- Cars.com's editors spend a lot of time talking about the merits and pitfalls of how a vehicle performs, what it looks like and if they would ultimately want to drive home in the vehicle. While looking back at the end of another year, our editors realized that there were a lot of terribly named cars ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Announces Closing of Offering of Common Shares
OAK PARK, Michigan, December 22 -- - Not for Distribution to United States Newswire Services or for Dissemination in the United States Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), an industry leader in the development of hybrid electric and electric technologies for commercial vehicles, is please ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/604f33/comparative_swot_a) has announced the addition of the "Comparative SWOT Analysis -Troika of Automobile Manufacturing Giants - GM, Toyota & Ford" report to their offering. “Comparative SWOT Analysis -Troika of Automobile Manufacturing Gian ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e0f1b8/360_degree_perspec) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "360 Degree Perspective of the North American Aftemarket" to their offering. “However, a significant share of parts and products are low-cost imports” Econo ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: 2010 Infiniti M35 Provides Compelling Entertainment Features
BOSTON--During a recent user evaluation of the 2010 Infiniti M35 entertainment and navigation features, consumers were impressed with the ease of use of the radio, CD, and iPod functions, but some had difficulty entering navigation destinations. The recent Strategy Analytics Automotive Consumer Insights benchmark repor ... Continue reading
TÜV SÜD Canada Inc. Acquires Global Advantage International
TORONTO--TÜV SÜD Canada, part of the global TÜV SÜD testing and certification organization, announces the acquisition of a product safety business in Toronto, Canada. Global Advantage International is a complete product safety and regulatory compliance solutions provider that has been helping companies throughout N ... Continue reading
Flying Dutchman Off-Road Racing - Rockstar Cup
* FLYING DUTCHMAN OVERCOMES ADVERSITY TO MAKE THE SHOW ENDS CUP RACE EARLY AVOIDING SERIOUS CONTACT Lake Elsinore, CA (December 21, 2009) - After Mother Nature caused the inaugural Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Rockstar Challenge to be delayed for a week, Dan Vanden Heuvel and his Maxxis Tire Racing Plus Chevy Unlimited 2 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c29f85/automotive_afterma) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Aftermarket Overview & Channels in Germany to 2013" report to their offering. “Automotive Aftermarket Overview & Channels in Germany to 2013” This databook shows how the ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Dec. 22 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today announced it has raised $400 million of new term loans of which $225 million matures on May 30, 2015 and $175 million matures on May 30, 2016, both subject to certain conditions. Proceeds from the ne ... Continue reading
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 22, 2009 -- Henry S. Martin Jr., who leads supplier diversity development efforts for global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation, has been named to the board of directors of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Martin was elected to a one-year term at the counc ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Recall to its Web Site
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO) Company ... Continue reading
Ford Taurus SHO & Fusion Hybrid Named 2010 Urban Autos of the Year
The Ford Taurus SHO America's smartest full-size sedan has been named '2010 Urban Car of the Year' by On Wheels Media and an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists The Ford Fusion Hybrid America's most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan has been named '2010 Urban Green Car of the Year' by On Wheels Media, the fifth ... Continue reading
pressdog Loves the Ladies, Holiday Edition: Shannon McIntosh
<b>Courtesy pressdog.com</b> Shannon_mug_full We're pleased to bring you the Women of pressdog.com, the multi-part holiday gift from the ladies connected to racing who are friends of the p-dog. Today we're dippin' into the USAC pool where Shannon McIntosh of Miamisburg, Ohio, has been working the Ford Focus Midgets sin ... Continue reading
Debut List Continues to Grow for 2010 North American International Auto Show
Detroit, MI - December 21, 2009 - To date, an estimated 40 new car unveilings, and counting, have been committed to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center. With approximately three weeks left before one of the world's premier international automotive forums takes place, NAIAS continues to att ... Continue reading
Successful Ride & Drive Returns and Expands at the 2010 North American International Auto Show
Detroit, MI - December 22, 2009 - One of the highlights of the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is making a grand return in 2010. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) EcoXperience will feature upwards of 20 vehicles available for the press to drive when the show opens to the media on ... Continue reading
Girls Gone Cars: A Look at the Girls of the 2009 Detroit Auto Show - VIDEO FEATURETTE
With the start of the 2010 North American International Auto Show just a couple of weeks away, what better way to get revved up then by taking another look at the beautiful girls of the 2009 Detroit show. ... Continue reading
2010 CES: Cydle to Unveil World's First GPS-Multimedia Combo with Free HD Live Traffic Updates
TORRANCE, Calif.--At 2010 International CES, Cydle (www.cydle.com), the emerging leader in car-based multimedia systems and one of South Koreaâs biggest electronics makers, is poised to launch a diverse suite of products that includes the worldâs first portable GPS with built-in HD Radio and free HD live traf ... Continue reading
As show opening draws near, attention turns to Detroit for unveilings and exciting new features at this global event DETROIT, Dec. 22 -- The North American International Auto Show will open its doors in less than 30 days with excitement and anticipation continuing to build for the auto industry's flagship. On Jan 11th ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 22 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. today announced two personnel additions to the Volkswagen brand and the Volkswagen Group's management team. Anna-Maria Schneider has been promoted to vice president, industry and government relations. Jill Bratina has accepted the position of vice president, Vo ... Continue reading
Subaru's Turbocharged Sales Secret
Subaru, the car brand of choice for quirky, all-wheel-drive loving Northeasterners and trendy turbo freaks, is on something of a tear. Considering Subaru's record breaking sales at a time when others are struggling to unload cars, the number four Japanese brand in America is doing downright great. According to CNN Mone ... Continue reading
MX-5 Cup Changes Road America Date
TOPEKA, Dec. 22, 2009: Following the announcement that the NASCAR Nationwide Series will race at Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wis., for the first time in the legendary trackâs history, Mazda has revealed that the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup will now participate in the June 18 â 20 weekend, in pla ... Continue reading
Mercedes GP Signs Agreement With Petronas
Stuttgart/Kuala Lumpur, December 21, 2009: 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. >From 2010, the new team will compete in the FIA Formula One World Ch ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Joins Nationwide Series at Road America
TOPEKA, Dec. 22, 2009: The SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series will join the NASCAR Nationwide Series for its recently announced event at Road America, June 18 - 20. Following the announcement that the Nationwide Series will add a third road race to its schedule when it heads to Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wis., on June ... Continue reading
2010 Bentley Continental Supersports Review
The phone rang the other day. Hello, said the voice all the way from Boston, would you like to have a 621 horsepower Bentley Supersport for a test? No, thank you, I am busy with a 1 liter Suzuki GXLYZ was the answer. Only kidding. Robin, an old friend from the Volvo days decided to go up market and join this great Brit ... Continue reading
Honda Performance Development, de Ferran Motorsports Conclude Agreement
TORRANCE, December 22, 2009: Honda Performance Development, Inc. announces an amicable and successful conclusion to the agreement under which de Ferran Motorsports served as the primary testing and development team for the Acura sports-car program. The de Ferran team spent the past two motorsports seasons testing and d ... Continue reading
Krohn to Return to Andersen Racing
PALMETTO, Fla., Dec. 22, 2009: Andersen Racing is pleased to announce that it has signed driver Anders Krohn to contest the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear in 2010. The agreement reunites the driver from Sandnes, Norway with the team he drove for in winning nine races enroute to the Rookie of the Year and ... Continue reading
RRDC Members Rahal And Redman Named To IMRRC Governing Council
WATKINS GLEN, Dec. 22, 2009: Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) members Bobby Rahal and Brian Redman have been elected to the Governing Council of the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) at Watkins Glen, announced Center president J.C. Argetsinger. Founded in 1998, this one-of-a-kind facility is entirely su ... Continue reading
Refreshed Team Drives Seat Fleet Sales Success
SEAT's increasingly successful Fleet and Business Sales team, led by ex-Audi fleet professional Nick Andrews, is celebrating another important signing with the addition of Kellie Lee to the line-up. ... Continue reading
Buying Online Saves Car Buyers £10 Million
Car buyers have saved almost £10 million in 2009 by shopping at Autoquake.com, the UK's largest online used car retailer ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Surpasses 1,000 Vehicles a Month; Again Delivers Ahead of Schedule
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that it has reached a milestone production rate for the MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) of 1,000 vehicles per month on December 18. The production for December is the sixth consecutive month Oshkosh exceeded delivery requirements. Since being awarded the contract on J ... Continue reading
Peterborough United Scores With Subaru
Conders Subaru has loaned local Championship side, Peterborough United, a brand new Legacy diesel for use by club officials. And the arrival of the AWD estate couldn't have been better timed, what with the recent wintery weather in the region. ... Continue reading
Saab Deal Still Breathing - Stryker Makes New Offer to GM
AMSTERDAM, Dec 22, 2009; Gilbert Kreijger writing for Reuters reported that Spyker Cars pressed ahead with efforts to cut a deal for Saab with General Motors, with talk of possible backing from a Dutch billionaire fanning the Swedish carmaker's faint hopes of an eleventh-hour reprieve. Shares in the Dutch luxury carmak ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Special Edition Edition Additions
What better way to see in the New Year than with a new range of high value, well-equipped special editions? ... Continue reading
One-77 Closes on New Aston Martin Record
Aston Martin's One-77 supercar has moved closer to setting a new all-time record for the British marque in initial high speed testing after surpassing all predictions and comfortably breaking the 200mph mark ... Continue reading
New Year, New Engine And Styling Pack For Scirocco
From next year, the Volkswagen Scirocco will be available to order with an efficient new entry-level engine. From 4 January 2010, it will be possible to order the two-door compact coupé with the 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS engine, with prices starting at £18,860 RRP on the road ... Continue reading
Daily Express Awards Citroen's C3 Picasso 'Best Family Car' Honour
Citroen's C3 Picasso has been named 'Best Family Car' of 2009 by the Daily Express' Motoring team. ... Continue reading
Renault Launches New Van 'Extra' Special Editions
According to the old adage, it's more about giving than receiving at this time of year, and Renault has certainly lived up to that with its latest van range 'Extra' special editions. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Launches Tough-Looking 207 Touring
Peugeot has launched a new off-road inspired 207 Touring wagon, called the Outdoor. ... Continue reading
Narva's Rechargeable L.E.D Hand Held Lamp Upgraded with Lithium Technology
Narva's popular hand held L.E.D inspection lamp has received a battery upgrade and is now powered by the latest lithium technology. ... Continue reading
Brand New Audi Terminal for Brighton, Melbourne
Audi has opened the largest new 'Terminal'-style dealership in Brighton, Melbourne, known as Audi Centre Brighton ... Continue reading
Protoscar Unveils its Electric Sports Car Prototype LAMPO2 at the Geneva Motor Show 2010
LAMPO2 is an electric demonstration sports car conceived by Protoscar, a Swiss company which has been developing CleanCar projects for 23 years including consulting of OEMs, power utilities and governments. The LAMPO2 boasts "quick-charging" capability (up to 100 km range extension in just 10 minutes charging time) and ... Continue reading
Honda to Exhibit World Premiere of New Small Concept at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi
Tokyo, Dec 21, 2009; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to exhibit the world premiere of the Honda New Small Concept, a concept model of a new small-sized vehicle which Honda is currently developing especially for India and other emerging nations, at theAuto Expo 2010 to be held in New Delhi, India from Januar ... Continue reading
Ford SYNC Goes WiFi Turning Car Into Mobile Internet Hot Spot for Passengers While On The Go
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 21 -- -- Next-generation SYNC® system to incorporate in-car WiFi system powered by customer's USB mobile broadband modem, turning entire car into hot spot -- New capability will be standard on select SYNC-equipped vehicles with no additional hardware or subscriptions required beyond the user-supp ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Names New Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources and Communications
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 21 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced the appointment of Brenda S. Harmon to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources and Communications, effective immediately. In this capacity, she will lead all human resource and employee relations activities for the company. (Lo ... Continue reading
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