HARKER AND MANNERS TAKE WIN IN GAINESVILLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION GAINESVILLE RACEWAY, GAINESVILLE, FLA Monday, February, 22, 2010 Contact: NHRA Field Marketing (626) 914-4761 HARKER AND MANNERS TAKE WIN IN GAINESVILLE GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2010) - In the final results from Gainesville Raceway and the ... Continue reading
Hilliard Muńoz Guerra LLP Representing Family of Three Minnesotans Killed in 2006 Toyota Crash
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas--Attorneys from the Corpus Christi, Texas-based law firm of Hilliard Muńoz Guerra LLP have been retained by the family of three Minnesota residents killed in a 2006 crash involving a runaway Toyota Camry manufactured by Toyota Motor Corp. “My clients now believe that Mr. Lee tried to stop the c ... Continue reading
Alcoa to Provide Recycling Bins Throughout U.S.
PITTSBURGH--Alcoa today announced that it will provide 50,000 recycling bins to organizations and communities throughout the U.S. as part of its 2010 Recycling Bin Program. “This bin distribution program is just one way that we’re trying to make it easier for people to recycle.” “Alcoa and the Aluminum Associat ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22 -- MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development today announced that 2009 Atlantic Championship winner John Edwards will team with 2009 Star Mazda Championship winner Adam Christodoulou in a SpeedSource-prepared Mazda RX-8 in the Grand-Am GT class, starting with next weekend's Homestead Grand Prix. This w ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Add to Canada Post's Green Fleet with Hybrid Electric Technology
-------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- - Canada Post has ordered five Azure Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric vehicles as part of its stated goal to replace aged vehicles over the next five years with more efficient vehicles. - The five Azure vehicles will be placed into service at Canada ... Continue reading
Fitch Revises Goodyear's Outlook to Stable from Negative; Affirms IDR at 'B+'
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has revised The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's (GT) and Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V.'s (GDTE) Rating Outlook to Stable from Negative. In addition, Fitch has affirmed GT's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and debt as follows: GT --IDR at 'B+'; --$1.5 billion first lien credit facility at 'BB+/R ... Continue reading
Genzyme Receives Notice of Icahn Partners’ Nomination of Directors
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Genzyme Corporation , a diversified, global biotechnology company, announced today that it has received notice from Icahn Partners LP and certain of its affiliates of their intention to nominate four individuals to Genzyme’s board of directors at the company's 2010 annual meeting of shareholders. Th ... Continue reading
La Mesa RV Center Has Immediate Need For RV Service Technicians
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: LA MESA RV CENTER SAN DIEGO, CA 858-874-8072 La Mesa RV Center Announces Immediate Need For RV Service Technicians San Diego, California, February 22, 2010 - La Mesa RV Center, one of the nation's largest multi-location RV dealership has immediate openings for several advanced level RV Technician ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): Administrator Jackson Sends Letter to Senators
*CONTACT:* EPA Press Office 202-564-6794 press@epa.gov *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* February 22, 2010 * * *Administrator Jackson Sends Letter to Senators* * * *WASHINGON - *U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson issued a letter responding to a letter sent to her the evening of February 19 by eight U.S. Senators asking about ... Continue reading
Beckman wins his first of year in Phoenix
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN WINS HIS FIRST OF YEAR IN PHOENIX ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* Dave Ryan (News Media Only) ryan.dave@epa.gov 202-564-7827 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* February 22, 2010 *Cummins Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million Penalty for Diesel Engine Clean Air Act Violations* *WASHINGTON* -- Cummins Inc., a major motor vehicle engine company based in Columbus, Ind., will pay a ... Continue reading
Cory Mac wins his third in Phoenix
------ Forwarded Message From: Judy Stropus <jstropus@earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:25:23 -0500 To: FRAM <jstropus@earthlink.net> Subject: Unofficial Top Fuel point standings after today's Phoenix race DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NAT ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million Penalty for Diesel Engine Clean Air Act Violations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cummins Inc., a major motor vehicle engine company based in Columbus, Ind., will pay a $2.1 million penalty and recall 405 engines under a settlement agreement resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, the Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* EPA Press Office press@epa.gov *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* February 22, 2010 * * *TUESDAY: Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Testify on EPA's 2011 Budget Proposal * *WASHINGTON* - On Tuesday, February 23, 2010, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will testify before a hearing of the Sena ... Continue reading
FORCE DROPS MONDAY FINAL AT AZ NATIONALS
TEAM JFR RACE REPORT2nd of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series 26th annual NHRA Arizona NationalsFeb. 19-21, 2010Firebird International RacewayChandler, Ariz. (Phoenix) * * * *Final round results for Top Fuel and Funny Car from Monday’s 26th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird International Racew ... Continue reading
Ford and Ford Credit to Participate in J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 22 -- On Monday, March 1, Neil Schloss, Ford Motor Company vice president and treasurer, and K.R. Kent, Ford Motor Credit Company vice chairman and chief financial officer, will deliver a presentation at the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami Beach, Florida. The ... Continue reading
Fujitsu Microelectronics Group issues "Environemntal Report 2009"
Everyone, For your reference, Fujitsu Microelectronics Group has issued its "Environmental Report 2009." The report discusses the company's environmental philosophy and approach, highlights the environmental progress the Group made last year throughout the entire product lifecycle for the electronic devices and semicon ... Continue reading
DENVER--Johns Manville (JM), a leading global manufacturer of an extensive line of energy-efficient building products, today announced it has reached an agreement with SolarFrameWorks, a premier photovoltaic solutions company, for SolarFrameWorks to supply its proprietary Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) CoolPly ... Continue reading
NineSigma Request - Modeling Particulates in Gasoline Direct Injection Engines
Hello- I am contacting you to make you aware of NineSigma Request, RFP# 65640, "Modeling Particulates in Gasoline Direct Injection Engines." Our client, a Fortune 100 Company, invites proposals for a mathematical model of particulate formation and destruction in the cylinder of a gasoline direct-injected (GDI) engine. ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Announces Offering of $500 Million of Senior Notes
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation today announced that it intends, subject to market and other conditions, to sell up to $500 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2017 and senior notes due 2020 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Fleet Market in Russia to 2014
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d96f0a/fleet_market_in_ru) has announced the addition of the "Fleet Market in Russia to 2014" report to their offering. This product provides key historic data and forecasts on the fleet market in Russia. Featured datasets are: existing/new compan ... Continue reading
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Toyota Leads in NHTSA Unintended Acceleration Complaints, Edmunds.com Analysis Shows
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Of the Big Six automakers selling vehicles in the United States, Toyota – as a manufacturer and as an individual brand – has the most consumer complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for unintended acceleration, according to an Edmunds.com analysis of t ... Continue reading
Unofficial FC point standings after today's Phoenix race
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net UNOFFICIAL FUNNY CAR POINT STANDINGS, AFT ... Continue reading
Unofficial Top Fuel point standings after today's Phoenix race
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net UNOFFICIAL TOP FUEL POINT STANDINGS, AFTE ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - ASA Free State 500 Telecast Debuts Tonight
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 22, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
SPENCER, Iowa--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC) announced that its board of directors has elected Mr. Paul DeShaw to its Board of Directors, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. L. G. Hancher, Jr.. Mr. DeShaw’s service on the board will begin effective February 24, 2010. “I am very please ... Continue reading
GM to Announce Production News
Date: February 23, 2010 When: 1 p.m. EST Lordstown Complex 2300 Hallock Young Road Lordstown, Ohio **Media are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to event start time. Appropriate footwear (no heels, closed toe and back) is required in GM plants. Live Webcast A live, embeddable webcast will be available at http:/ ... Continue reading
SEFFNER, Fla., Feb. 22 -- Lazydays RV believes in providing a better future for the children of their community. Recently the Lazydays Employee Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation comprised of the men and women who work at Lazydays and primarily funded by voluntary payroll deductions, made the final payment of a $ ... Continue reading
NGA Refutes Inaccurate ANSI Application Claims
Having trouble viewing this message? Click here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Walker 866/342.5642, ext. 153 NGAPress@glass.org (mailto:NGAPress@glass.org) NGA REFUTES INACCURATE ANSI APPLICATION CLAIMS MISSTATEMENTS ON BELRON TECHNICAL APPLICATION MUST BE CORRECTED WASHINGTON, DC (February 18, 2010) - The Natio ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Anderson Advances to Second Round in Arizona, Awaits Race Resumption in Florida Event: Arizona NHRA Nationals Location: Firebird Raceway, Chandler, AZ Day/Date: Monday, February 21, 2010 Greg Anderson and the Summit Racing team faced a series of unu ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Awarded U.S. Army Contract for New M250 FADEC
HOUSTON--Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the U.S. Army to design and develop a dual channel FADEC (full authority digital engine control) for the M250 powered OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter. Ken Roberts, President of the Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engine bu ... Continue reading
Sportsmedia Technology Corporation Receives Contract Renewal from ESPN for NASCAR Events
DURHAM, N.C.--SportsMEDIA Technology Corporation, the award-winning provider of graphics, statistics and video enhancement solutions, today announced a contract renewal with ESPN covering the telecasts of NASCAR events through 2014. Under the terms of the contract, SportsMEDIA will continue as ESPN’s data and graphic ... Continue reading
Timken Expands Aerospace Aftermarket Capabilities for Enhanced Customer Support
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 22 -- As the aerospace industry continues to make its way through a difficult economic cycle, The Timken Company's Aerospace and Defense business announced plans to expand its Aerospace Aftermarket Solutions organization to enhance its overhaul and repair operations, including: -- Staff and organizat ... Continue reading
Volvo 3P crash simulations in RADIOSS show very good correlations with physical tests TROY, Mich., Feb. 22 -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of simulation technology and engineering services that empower client innovation and decision-making, announced today that Volvo 3P Cab Engineering, based in ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Selects Hamilton Sundstrand as Exclusive Provider for New Small Gas Turbine FADEC
HOUSTON--Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has selected Hamilton Sundstrand as the exclusive provider for a new small gas turbine FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) system. The FADEC is being developed for use on Rolls-Royce engines under 2000 shaft horsepower (shp). âWe are eager to begin ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Financial Enhances Lease Turn-In Process for Dealers, Customers
New software brings speed, efficiency to First Class Finish FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 22 -- Mercedes-Benz Financial is enhancing its already revamped lease vehicle turn-in process, called First Class Finish, to further benefit dealers and customers alike. Starting today, Mercedes-Benz Financial is providing brand n ... Continue reading
Who Needs a Hybrid When You Can Have a Diesel?
Who needs a hybrid when you can have a diesel? Our week long test of a Volkswagen Jetta TDI is a reaction to the newest Prius hybrid from Toyota. We wondered, after achieving an extremely artificial 71.3 mpg in a 2010 Prius, how Prius would compare to a Volkswagen Jetta TDI turbo-diesel driven normally. Thus our real-w ... Continue reading
Toyota Starts to Fight Back Says Overall Safety Record is Normal
Toyota's U.S. executives are mounting a new and more vigorous defense of the company's tarnished safety record in the face of the massive flood of negative reports from the government and media Company officials argue Toyota is being punished unfairly for a level of long-term safety performance that is well within indu ... Continue reading
Stephen J. Girsky Named GM Vice Chairman, Corporate Strategy and Business Development
DETROIT February 22, 2010;â General Motors announced today that Stephen J. Girsky has been appointed GM vice chairman, corporate strategy and business development. Girsky, 47, will continue to serve on the General Motors board of directors, a position he has held since July 10, 2009. âSteve brings a depth of ... Continue reading
European Premiere For New Infiniti M Line
Infiniti, Europe's newest luxury automotive brand, squares up to the traditional executive car hierarchy for the first time with the European debut in Geneva on March 2, 2010, of the M Line - a powerful, finely crafted, passionately designed alternative to tradition in the performance sedan market. ... Continue reading
Worldwide Debut in Geneva for the Quattroporte Sport GT S "Awards Edition"
Based on the Quattroporte Sport GT S, the "Awards Edition" celebrates the countless awards that the Maserati flagship saloon has received since its debut. ... Continue reading
Renaultsport Specialist Network Appointed
Emphasising the ever-increasing success of its performance arm, Renault is set to launch 11 Renaultsport Specialist dealerships. This expert network has been formed to equal the passion and enthusiasm that the owners have for Renaultsport vehicles and that Renaultsport has for designing and producing the cars themselve ... Continue reading
Honda (UK) Appoints New Managing Director
Honda has announced the appointment of David Hodgetts to the post of Managing Director, Honda (UK), the company's sales operation for Cars, Motorcycles and Power Products. He takes up his new role from April 1, 2010. ... Continue reading
Local authority fleet provider TransLinc has supplied 15 fuel-efficient diesel hatchbacks to Rotherham Council as part of its move away from grey fleet vehicle usage ... Continue reading
Even Greater Value For Money From Jeep
Jeep is pleased to announce a new range for the 2010 Jeep Patriot, offering customers an even greater value for money proposition. ... Continue reading
Toyota Statement Regarding Documents Shared with Congressional Committees
Tokyo February 21, 2010; Our first priority is the safety of our customers and to conclude otherwise on the basis of one internal presentation is wrong. Our values have always been to put the customer first and ensure the highest levels of safety and quality. Our recently announced top-to-bottom quality review of all c ... Continue reading
April 25th is Drive it Day - Vauxhall Heritage Centre Opens its Doors Once Again!
Vauxhall will again be supporting 'Drive it Day', and opens its doors to the Vauxhall Heritage Centre to mark the 'Drive it Day' celebration of classic motoring. On Sunday, April 25th the centre will be open throughout the day for anyone to come along and view Vauxhall's own collection of classic cars ... Continue reading
World Debut For Next Kia Magentis At New York
The next generation Kia Magentis will make its public world premiere at the New York International Auto Show on Friday 2 April 2010. ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup As Dtm Partner Series
The new Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup will be staged as the partner series of the popular DTM during the 2010 season. Making its debut this season, the Scirocco R Cup will feature nine races over seven weekends, including a UK round at the famous Brands Hatch circuit. ... Continue reading
2010 Geneva Motor Show: Cadillac Plans New Start In Europe
- CTS Coupe celebrates European premiere at the Geneva Motor Show - CTS-V Coupe to follow late in 2010 - New SRX and CTS Sport Wagon will be available this summer DETROIT, Feb. 22 -- A newly created organization, Cadillac Europe, will be established to manage import, distribution and marketing of a selected range of Ca ... Continue reading
Masterchef to Cook Up a Storm for BMW
BMW Group welcomes master chef George Calombaris as its latest brand ambassador. ... Continue reading
Introducing the 5 by Peugeot Concept Car
Peugeot will unveil a second new concept car at next Month's Geneva Motor Show, with the launch of the 5 by Peugeot. ... Continue reading
Top Mark for BMW Group Subsidiary: American Business Magazine
Fast Company magazine, the American address to look at when searching for trends in the business of innovation, has ranked BMW Group DesignworksUSA as the world's "#1 Most Innovative Company in Design," and among the "Most Innovative Companies for 2010." ... Continue reading
Evolution of Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture to Continue at Geneva
At this year's Salon International de L'Automobile in Geneva, Hyundai Motor Company will unveil an all-new concept car which pioneers an innovative look for the mid-sized sedan segment. A dramatic rendering gives a first glimpse of the concept car - named i-flow - which will make its world première at next month's s ... Continue reading
BMW Concludes Creative Pitch Process
MULGRAVE, AUSTRALIA - February 22, 2010: BMW Group Australia announced today that BADJAR Ogilvy has been confirmed as the company's creative agency, following a creative review process which began last year ... Continue reading
Bridging the Gap to Using Renewable Fuels - Converting from Gasoline to Ethanol
By Tom Torbjornsen Tom Torbjornsen is a long time friend and frequent contributor to The Auto Channel. Tom hosts a national weekly radio show on Sirius/XM and is the automotive guy for Buffalo TV station WIVB-4. Prior to the Wall Street meltdown, the number one topic of conversation among the possible presidential cand ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Expresses Gratitude to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 21 -- -- Hundreds of celebrities interrupted their red carpet interviews at the recent Golden Globe Awards to autograph a Chrysler 300 which was auctioned off on Saturday, Feb. 20 -- 100 percent of the auction proceeds donated to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Efforts in the name of the H ... Continue reading
2010 Cadillac CTS V6 Premium Review
CADILLAC CTS V6 PREMIUM 2010 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Chief This weeks car review is something special â the Lansing-built, rear-wheel drive Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon. Our test car is the loaded Premium model with a starting price of about $51,000. It includes the larger, 3.6-liter, 304-hors ... Continue reading
Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show
For Immediate Release Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show Expands to Three Halls February, 2010- Spring means one thing to motorcyclists - taking the bike out of storage and getting ready to hit the road. Whether it's for commuting, weekend rides or plans for that big road trip there's a sense of purpose for r ... Continue reading
World Premiere for New Kia Sedan in New York
World premiere for new Kia sedan in New York - Next generation version of popular Optima mid-size sedan (SEOUL) February 22, 2010 -- The next generation Kia Optima (also known as 'Magentis' in some markets) will make its public world premiere at the New York International Auto Show, which opens on Friday 2 April 2010. ... Continue reading
Consumers Pick Their Favorite Vehicles and Exhibit At the Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 21 -- Consumer voters proclaimed their favorites in five categories in the Chicago Auto Show's fifth annual "Best of Show" balloting. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091119/DC14698LOGO-a ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091119/DC14698LOGO-b ) In voting conducted over the 10-day ... Continue reading
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