Barrett-Jackson to Sell Buddy Holly's Restored 1958 Chevy Impala During the 2010 Scottsdale Auction
SCOTTSDALE, AZ December 23, 2009; A brilliantly restored 1958 Chevrolet Impala (Lot #1258.2) originally purchased by rock 'n' roll phenom Buddy Holly will be sold at No Reserve during the 39th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale on Jan. 18-24, 2010. Holly purchased the coral colored classic in 19 ... Continue reading
ORANGE SHOW SPEEDWAY EXCITED TO RETURN AS AN ASA MEMBER TRACK IN 2010
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE December 23, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b9e344/china_automotive_f) has announced the addition of the "China Automotive Finance Industry Report, 2009" report to their offering. Automotive finance refers to the financing activities in the production, distribution, purchase and consumption ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter Earnings Friday, January 22, 2010
Webcast Conference Call Scheduled for 8:00 A.M. CT MILWAUKEE, Dec. 23 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it is scheduled to release its fourth quarter 2009 financial results before market hours on Friday, January 22, 2010. The public is invited to participate in a webcast conference call and slide show prese ... Continue reading
Molson Coors Celebrates Responsibility With Rides Home for the Holiday Season
Cheers to Having Holiday Fun and Making the Right Decisions DENVER and MONTREAL, Dec. 23 -- As the holiday season rapidly approaches, many look forward to festive parties, travel and the gathering together of family and friends. Molson Coors Brewing Company honors the vast majority of consumers who make safe and respon ... Continue reading
RENO, Nev.--Advanced Refining Concepts, LLC, (ARC), a privately held developer and manufacturer of proprietary motor and industrial fuels, today announced that construction on the first stage of its 100,000 gallon per day GDieselTM production plant in Northern Nevada has been completed and the second stage of construct ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): EPA Proposes to Expand the Lead Monitoring Network
*CONTACT: *Cathy Milbourn milbourn.cathy@epa.gov <ryan.dave@epa.gov> 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *December 23, 2009 *EPA Proposes to Expand the Lead Monitoring Network **" "* "Proposed changes"" would help determine if areas meet air quality standards for airborne lead "* WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Env ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): EPA Releases New Mobile Source Emissions Model
*CONTACT*: Deb Berlin berlin.deb@epa.gov (202) 564-4914 (202) 564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* December 23, 2009** * * *EPA Releases New Mobile Source Emissions Model* *WASHINGTON - *An updated version of the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) model - MOVES2010 - is now available for use to estimate air pollution ... Continue reading
Auto Insurance Requirements Expected to Increase in 2010
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 23 -- The states of Wisconsin and Louisiana will be raising minimum liability limit requirements which may cause a raise in current premiums. As of January 1, 2010, these states will require that all new policies written meet these new requirements and consumers may want to compare their current car ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire seeks 30% global sales
Dear all£¬ Here attached Coopertires¡¯ recent news report from Reuters for your reference. Would you please see if it can be reprinted on your website? If so, please reply me the linkage. ... Continue reading
Fitch: New Year Brings Continued Performance Pressure for U.S. Auto ABS
NEW YORK--Annualized net losses (ANL) on U.S. auto ABS rose again in November in a trend likely to continue into 2010, according to Fitch Ratings. “Rising unemployment coupled with low consumer credit and wage growth levels will prolong the pressure on auto ABS loss frequency” Elevated loss frequency will also pres ... Continue reading
Hickok Incorporated Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Operating Results
CLEVELAND, Dec. 23 -- Hickok Incorporated (OTC Bulletin Board: HICKA.OB), a Cleveland based supplier of products and services for automotive, emissions testing, locomotive, and aircraft industries, today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. For the quarter ende ... Continue reading
Distracted Driving Leads to More Dangers on Slick and Snowy Roads BOSTON, Dec. 23 -- With winter approaching, drivers in many parts of the country must prepare to cope with the season's ice, snow, and other hazards that turn roads treacherous and contribute to the more than 1.5 million annual weather-related car crashe ... Continue reading
Modine Completes Sale of Korean Subsidiary to KB Synthetics
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of Modine Korea LLC, its Korean-based vehicular HVAC business, to KB Synthetics based in Daegu, South Korea. Commenting on the tran ... Continue reading
Probst Motorsports - Rockstar Challenge Cup Race Report
* PROBST SHOWS SPEED DURING ROCKSTAR CUP QUALIFYING MECHANICAL FAILURE ENDS SHOOTOUT PREMATURELY New Lenox, IL (December 21, 2009) - The final weekend of racing for Probst Motorsports was the Rockstar Challenge Cup, a non-points showdown event where landing on the podium meant a substantial payday. The top eight qualif ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ff106d/general_motors_cor) has announced the addition of the "General Motors Corporation - Strategic Roadmap Analysis & Forecast - 2009-2010 - The Behemoth Beckons" report to their offering. “General Motors Corporation - Strategic Roadmap Analys ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ee5a55/thought_leadership) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Thought Leadership Report: Industrial Opportunities in the Electric Vehicles Segment" to their offering. “The growth rate of the critical charging infrastruc ... Continue reading
Toyota Dealers From Six-State Region Raise Money for Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Forty-Three Dealers Raise $21,500 for Local Toys for Tots Units in Their Respective Markets KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 23 -- Forty-three Toyota dealers in a six-state region are helping bring a bit of cheer to disadvantaged children this holiday season. The dealer donations stem from a two-month campaign, in November and D ... Continue reading
BMW at NAIAS: Two World & Two North American Debuts
Below is the announcement about two World and two North American debuts for BMW at the North American International Auto Show. The BMW press conference will take place on Monday, January 11, 2010 from 11:50 am - 12:15 pm EST. Additional information can be found at www.bmwusanews.com<http://www.bmwusanews.com/> and www. ... Continue reading
Three Blinks and It's Off; New Ford Lane Change Technology Helps Ease Driver Pet Peeves
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- Ford's new three-blink lane change technology gives drivers a way to avoid an annoyance on the road with a simple flick of the indicator that turns off automatically -- A recent driving survey puts people who leave their turn signals on for miles in the "Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves" list -- ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- Ford infuses a little movie magic into its latest technology innovation Mesmerized by "Avatar"? Charmed by "The Polar Express"? Not surprising. What is surprising is that the same type of motion-capture technology used to create the special effects in these blockbusters is also being used by ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Makes Appearance at San Diego International Auto Show Beginning December 30
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23 -- -- Unique indoor driving course will demonstrate capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the Jeep product line in San Diego Dec. 30 - Jan. 3 -- Camp Jeep is proud to be a collection point for Operation Gratitude The Jeep® brand is bringing Camp Jeep®, a unique driving experienc ... Continue reading
Fusion Helps Ford Set New Record for Hybrid Sales, Bucking Industrywide Dip in HEV Demand
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- Ford Motor Company has already set a record for annual hybrid sales of 31,000 hybrids through November, eclipsing the previous high in 2007. Ford hybrid sales are up 67 percent this year while overall industry hybrid sales were down 11 percent through November -- Ford's hybrid sales were ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 23 -- December new-vehicle retail sales are expected to increase substantially compared with one year ago, indicating the continuation of the industry's recovery, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 franchisees across the U ... Continue reading
Ford Flex and Ford Fusion Hybrid Named 2010 All-Stars by AUTOMOBILE Magazine
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- The 2010 Ford Flex and the award-winning 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid have been named 2010 All-Stars by AUTOMOBILE Magazine, one of America's leading automotive lifestyle publications -- This is the second consecutive All-Star win for the Ford Flex, which was described by AUTOMOBILE Magazine a ... Continue reading
LoJack Reveals 2009 Top Global Recoveries and Rescues
Stories Reflect How Global Network Continues to Combat Vehicle Theft; LoJack SCI InTransit Solution Fights Cargo Theft; New Tracking System Helps Rescue People with Cognitive Conditions Who Wander WESTWOOD, Mass., Dec. 23 -- LoJack Corporation , the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market and now offer ... Continue reading
Christmas-Laden Cars Can Take 25% Longer to Stop
Motorists travelling in fully laden cars this Christmas are being warned about the dangers of stopping distances. ... Continue reading
Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher Returns in 2010 With Silver Arrows Team
Press Information 23 December 2009 MICHAEL SCHUMACHER JOINS MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Stuttgart/Brackley - The MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team can confirm today that seven-times Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher will make his racing return in 2010 with the Silver Arrows team. With seven Drivers' World Cham ... Continue reading
Flagship art exhibition extended until New Year
An exhibition of leading Italian art, displayed at Fiat's London flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone, has been so successful that it is being extended into the New Year ... Continue reading
Geely Settles Commercial Terms for Acquisition Of Volvo Car Corporation
HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (ZGH), a privately-owned Chinese automotive group, today announced it has settled all substantive commercial terms with Ford Motor Company relating to the proposed acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation. Geely, one of the fastest-growing ... Continue reading
Ford Confirms Settlement of All Substantive Commercial Terms to Sell Volvo to Geely in 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- Ford Motor Company confirmed today that all substantive commercial terms relating to the potential sale of Volvo Car Corporation have been settled between Ford and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. While some work still remains to be completed before signing - including final doc ... 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 January 4, 2010. In this newly created role, Donato will lead all Lotus Design activities for Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering. ... Continue reading
Volvo Offers a Comprehensive Bonnet to Bumper Winter Check
Following on from the heavy snow fall on Monday 21 December - which turned out to be the AA's busiest day in 10 years with roadside assistance patrols attending over 20,000 breakdowns2 - Volvo is urging drivers to get their cars checked to help ensure they are not left stranded by the roadside this winter. ... Continue reading
Emissions Tumble to 99 Grams in New Audi A3 Tdi
A new, ultra-efficient version of the Audi A3 1.6 TDI - already the most economical premium sector car with the lowest CO2 output - is available to order from this week, extending the compact hatchback's lead by paring back CO2 output even further to just 99g/km and boosting combined economy to up to 74.3mpg. This exce ... Continue reading
The New Audi A8 - With Google at the Leading Edge of Connectivity
Vorsprung durch Technik will come to the fore yet again in 2010 as exciting new technological advances make their debut in the new Audi A8, not least of which being the option of Google information services channelled to the new luxury flagship via the internet ... Continue reading
Honda Wins Commercial of the Decade
Honda Motor Company's 'Grrr' television commercial, to launch the award winning Honda diesel engine, has been named Commercial of the Decade (Non-Super Bowl) by AdweekMedia in the US. ... Continue reading
Alfa's Century Celebrated at Phillip Island Classic
The Centenary of Alfa Romeo will be celebrated con brio at the 21st Anniversary Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motor Sport from 19-21 March 2010, with more than 100 examples of the feisty Italian marque taking to the Grand Prix circuit for a variety of events ... Continue reading
Gentex Mirror with Rear Camera Display Receives Praise from Japanese Automotive Journalists
Gentex has announced today that its interior auto-dimming rearview mirror with Rear Camera Display (RCD) for the Daihatsu Mira Cocoa has been recognised by the Automotive Researchers' & Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC) as one of the top-six new technologies in the 2010 RJC Technology of the Year awards program. ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show: New Cadillac Concept, CTS-V Coupe to Ring in the New Year - VIDEO ENHANCED
DETROIT, Dec. 22 -- Cadillac will premiere a new concept car at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 12, the latest in its series of dynamic designs. This latest concept advances the brand's Art & Science philosophy that has included a series of acclaimed concept cars in recent years, s ... Continue reading
Daimler to Buy H2 Fuel Cell Products From Ballard
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec 22, 2009; Nicole Mordant wriyting for Reuters reported that Ballard Power Systems (BLD.TO) will supply Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) with fuel cell products for the automaker's clean energy car and bus programs, Ballard said on Tuesday. The two, who are already partners in an automotive fuel ce ... Continue reading
Audi R8 Wins Second 'Most Wanted' Award from Edmunds' InsideLine.com Editors
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 22 -- -- R8 V10 wins for 2010 in the general free-form category -- Winning criteria include excellence in speed, luxury, and commuting -- R8 V8 won in 2008 within the "instant classic" category The Audi R8 V10 captured the 2010 "Most Wanted" award from the editors of Edmunds' InsideLine.com. As one o ... Continue reading
Audi Ranks Within ALG Top 3 Luxury Brands for 2010
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 22 -- -- Second consecutive year within ALG top 3 luxury brands -- Top German luxury brand for residual values -- Audi S5 wins residual value award within "Luxury Sports Car" category The Audi S5 provides the best residual values to its owners, more than other luxury sports cars, according to ALG. Th ... Continue reading
MIT's Technology Review Features Advanced Steam Engine from Cyclone Power Technologies
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Massachusetts Institute of Technologyâs online publication Technology Review.com has featured a story on Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) and its heat-regenerative, external combustion engine. âWe welcome discussion of steam engines alongside todayâs top performing ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Are you the poster child for safe driving, always leaving plenty of space between you and the car ahead? Or a business traveler who parks your car at the airport or train station several days a week? Or maybe you have a car that you only take out for a spin on warm summer days. If so, your car i ... Continue reading
Dollar Rent A Car Unveils New Travel Blog on UK Site, dollarblog.co.uk
LONDON, December 22 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , announced today that it has launched a new travel blog on its UK website, http://www.dollarblog.co.uk. The blog features fresh, first-person content from some of the web's hottest travel writers, providing DOLLAR(c) consum ... Continue reading
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