Toyota Expects Normal Production in November or December
NEW YORK, NY, April 22, 2011 -- After an in-depth analysis of its suppliers affected by the earthquake and tsunami, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that global production will begin to ramp up as soon as July in Japan and August in North America, with all models back to normal production by November or D ... Continue reading
Cypress's CapSense Automotive Technology Drives Capacitive Touch Infotainment System
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Cypress Semiconductor Corp. , the market leader in touch-sensing, today announced that luxury vehicle manufacturer, BMW, has chosen Cypressââ¬â¢s CapSenseî capacitive touch solution for the infotainment system inside BMW 5, 6, and 7 series, as well as 5GT, X5 and X6 models. âWe ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Announces New President of North American Operations
MAHWAH, N.J., April 20, 2011 MAHWAH, N.J., April 20, 2011 -- Jaguar Land Rover today announced that Andy Goss will be joining the company as President, Jaguar Land Rover North America (JLRNA). Goss, 53, will have overall responsibility for the National Sales Company operations of the Jaguar and Land Rover brands in the ... Continue reading
Infinia Names Mike Ward to Serve as CEO
PR Newswire KENNEWICK, Wash., April 20, 2011 KENNEWICK, Wash., April 20, 2011 -- Infinia Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has named Mike Ward to serve as the company's Chief Executive Officer. Ward, 54, most recently served as President of Autoliv Americas, with 13,000 employees and $2.1 Billio ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--WIKISPEED, the Seattle-based team developing ultra-efficient road vehicles, announced that the company will publicly demonstrate the Alibre-designed SGT01, a vehicle that can deliver more than 100 miles per gallon, at the Earth Day celebration at Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour (www.futureofflig ... Continue reading
MapQuest Names Vijay Bangaru Vice President of Product Management
DENVER--MapQuest, a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Inc. , today announced Vijay R. Bangaru has been named vice president of product management, the third executive hire at the online mapping company in as many months. Bangaru will be located at MapQuestââ¬â¢s Denver headquarters and will drive innovation aro ... Continue reading
NAPA Filters' "MOTORvation" Challenge Focuses Store Owners on New Sales, Profits
GASTONIA, N.C., April 21, 2011 GASTONIA, N.C., April 21, 2011 -- Looking to help NAPA AUTO PARTS stores increase their profitability and filter sales, NAPA Filters created a unique six-month "Ultimate MOTORvation" competition to challenge ââ¬â and reward ââ¬â store owners and their outside sales ... Continue reading
All-new Kia 2012 Rio sedan and upgraded Soul revealed at New York
All-new 2012 Rio sedan and upgraded Soul revealed at New York Show - Stylish all-new Rio sedan and hatchback raise sub-compact standards - New GDI engine delivers best-in-class power and fuel economy - Award-winning Soul gets stylish updates and new premium audio - Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions deliver f ... Continue reading
MOORESVILLE, April 22, 2011: Officials from Mooresville, North Carolina-based Knight Motorsports Management (KMM) officially announced today their commitment to helping the unemployed in the racing community through their âHERE I AMâ� program available at Knightmm.com or ChrisKnightpr.com. The âHERE ... Continue reading
Darlington Raceway Announces Extended Ticket Office Hours
DARLINGTON, April 22, 2011: The Darlington Raceway ticket office has extended their operating hours to allow fans additional opportunities to purchase tickets. From now until the SHOWTIME Southern 500, the ticket office will be open Saturdays and Sundays, excluding Easter Sunday. The extended hours include Saturdays fr ... Continue reading
Cody Coughlin Ready To Begin JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour
TOLEDO, April 22, 2011: The inaugural season of the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour presented by GM Performance Parts begins this Saturday at Toledo Speedway with the much anticipated VR-12/Easter Bunny 100 presented by JEGS.com, the first of 11 championship races in the new series. Among the challengers set to race around the ... Continue reading
Indy 500 Legend Foyt To Be Honored May 28 On A.J. Foyt Day At IMS
INDIANAPOLIS, April 22, 2011: The legendary first four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, A.J. Foyt, will be honored Saturday, May 28 during "A.J. Foyt Day" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Foyt's first Indianapolis victory, in 1961. Foyt also won as a driver in 1964, 1967 a ... Continue reading
3 Amigos Tequila Named Official Tequila Of Darlington Raceway
DARLINGTON, April 22, 2011: 3 Amigos Tequila has been named "The Official Tequila" of Darlington Raceway, raceway officials announced today. 3 Amigos Tequila was founded by Arizona resident Santiago Gonzalez and his family in 2007. The product is made from agave grown at his family's farm in Mexico. The tequila is dist ... Continue reading
HONOLULU, April 22, 2011 HONOLULU, April 22, 2011 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has selected Hawaii to be the first state to receive the North American version of the company's groundbreaking 100% electric-powered Mitsubishi i production vehicle beginning in November of this year. With a Manufacturer' ... Continue reading
Constellation Energy Awards EcoStar Grants to Community Environmental Stewards
BALTIMORE--Constellation Energy today announced that it has awarded 85 EcoStar grants totaling $355,000 to nonprofit organizations engaged in environmental stewardship projects in states where Constellation Energy does business. The grants of up to $5,000 each will fund community-based projects that support Constellati ... Continue reading
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