ARLINGTON, Va.--GridPoint Inc., a leading clean tech company whose smart grid platform benefits electric utilities, consumers and the environment, announced today at GridWeek that it has acquired V2Green, a Seattle company that provides plug-in electric vehicle grid integration technology â including on-board vehi ... Continue reading
GMAC Insurance Offers Unique Child Seat Replacement Benefit
Insurer Explains Proper Restraint Procedures, Highlights Common Child Safety Misconceptions WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 23 -- In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21 - 27, GMAC Insurance today announced a unique benefit to its customers, now offering child seat replacement in the event of a crash to ensure chi ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Designates Green Branch in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--In response to customer demand for environmentally friendly vehicles, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has designated its first âGreen Branchâ in the state of California in Sacramento near the State Capitol. The âGreen Branchâ designation means rental customers will be able to choose from a ... Continue reading
Automobile aftermarket yields, but refuses to stop, in face of economic slowdown
CHICAGO--High gas prices and financial worries are keeping many people off the road ⦠but their cars are still heading for the shop. A new report from research firm Mintel, Automobile Aftermarket, shows the market for vehicle service, repairs and upgrades slowly but steadily driving ahead. Mintel estimates the aut ... Continue reading
Hyundai Gains Nine Percent in Global Brand Value
Hyundai Claims 72nd Most Valuable Brand in the World in 2008 BusinessWeek/Interbrand 'Best Global Brands' Study FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 23 -- The Hyundai brand continues to grow as its value rose by nine percent to $4.8 billion in the 2008 Top 100 Global Brands study jointly conducted by Interbrand, a leading co ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Raises Guidance for Fiscal Year 2008
TROY, Mich., Sept. 23 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that it is raising its forecast for diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, before special items, to be in the range of $1.55 to $1.65, up from the top end of the previous range of $1.40 to $1.60, forecasted in the company's third-quarter earnin ... Continue reading
Toyota RAV4 Wins Edmunds' Inside Line Compact Crossover Comparison Test
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, announced that the 2008 Toyota RAV4 won its latest comparison test of compact crossovers, which is described in full at The SUV Is Dead; Long Live the SUV (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=13 1851) The Inside ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing to Webcast and Teleconference Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
DETROIT, Sept. 23 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, October 31, 2008. AAM's Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Ric ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Announces Leadership Transition and Restructuring Initiatives
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation : William M. Lasky appointed interim President and CEO following the resignation of John R. Murphy Workforce reduction of approximately 11%, while maintaining capacity to service customer needs during peak build levels One-time third quarter restructuring charges of approximately ... Continue reading
Bryan Stephens to Head Up Allison Transmission Military Programs
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 23 -- Allison Transmission, a global provider of commercial and military duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, has announced Mr. Bryan Stephens joined the company as the Executive Director, Military Programs. In this role, Bryan will be responsible for the Allison Transmission ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23 -- United States Steel Corporation and Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today that they have signed an agreement to expand and modify their current Worthington Specialty Processing joint venture located in Jackson, Mich. Under the terms of the agreement, U. S. Steel would c ... Continue reading
Joshua Haims Joins Networkcar as Vice President of Finance
SAN DIEGO--Networkcar®, a leader in wireless fleet management, today announced the addition of Joshua Haims as vice president of finance. In this role, Haims will drive all financial activities for the organization, shape the long-term strategy of Networkcar, and further develop day-to-day tactics. Haims brings stro ... Continue reading
Chrysler Says US Goverment Loans Needed To Speed-up Auto Technologies
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept 23, 2008; Kevin Krolicki reporting for Reuters wrote that Chrysler LLC Chief Executive Bob Nardelli said on Tuesday that without a low-cost government loan package, the automaker would be forced to cut costs more deeply to free up funds for electric car technology. Chrysler [CBS.UL] also said ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports on Continuing Difficult Operating Trends
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 23 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported that results in the third quarter continue to be affected by challenges in the areas of revenue per day and vehicle depreciation costs. Results are also expected to be affected by the bankruptcy of one of the Company's tour operators. In lig ... Continue reading
TransUnion.com: National Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Increased Marginally in 2nd Quarter of 2008
CHICAGO, Sept. 23 -- TransUnion.com released today the results of its analysis of trends in the auto lending industry for the second quarter of 2008. The report is part of an ongoing series of quarterly consumer lending sector analyses focusing on credit card, auto loan and mortgage data that may be found on TransUnion ... Continue reading
Hyundai Rohens launched in China at $58,267
Hyundai Rohens launched in China at $58,267 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007834/Hyundai-Rohens-launched-in-Chin a-at- 58-267.html Shanghai, September 23 (Gasgoo.com) The Hyundai Genesis goes on sale in China today as Hyundai Rohens, with prices ranging from 398,000 yuan ($58,267) to 520,000 yuan, Beijing Hyundai an ... Continue reading
August vehicle sales drop 40% m/m in Beijing
August vehicle sales drop 40% m/m in Beijing http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007833/August-vehicle-sales-drop-40-m- m-in- Beijing.html Shanghai, September 23 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing's auto market suffered a big slump in August when only 45,000 new and second-hand vehicles were sold, down nearly 40% month on month, report ... Continue reading
Guangzhou Auto to buy Fiat platform for own brands
Guangzhou Auto to buy Fiat platform for own brands http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007835/Guangzhou-Auto-to-buy-Fiat-plat form- for-own-brands.html Shanghai, September 23 (Gasgoo.com) Guangzhou Automotive Group Co (GAC) now is in talks with Italian carmaker Fiat on technology cooperation, which includes GAC buying a m ... Continue reading
Volvo Aero Services and Boeing Extend Partnership Agreement
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Aero Services Corp and The Boeing Company have extended a marketing and distribution partnership agreement, originally established in 1999, for an additional 10 years. Within the agreement, Volvo Aero Services will continue to provide multiple asset management services to suppo ... Continue reading
OriginOil Reports Positive Results From Laboratory Scale System
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc. (OTCBB: OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced that the fine tuning of the Helix BioReactor⢠subsystems has yielded positive results. In its original May 2008 ... Continue reading
Amazing Cars to Be Sold During the Inaugural Barrett-Jackson Event in Las Vegas
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--In just three weeks, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will bring its renowned collector car event to Las Vegas with an amazing selection of vehicles being sold at No Reserve. From Oct. 15-18, 2008, the Mandalay Bay Events Center will be the site for collectors across the globe to bid on everything ... Continue reading
BRUSSELS, Belgium and HANOVER, Germany, September 23 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. ( http://www.wabco-auto.com/), a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today will introduce OnGuardMax(TM) at the IAA 2008 trade show, as the company spotlights its breakthrough technology to assist ... Continue reading
Aaron Equipment Company, Inc. Gets Latest Revved-Up, Custom-Built Bike from Orange County Choppers
BENSENVILLE, Ill., Sept. 23 -- The newest custom bike has been unveiled from Orange County Choppers, the star bike builders of TLC's hit show American Chopper. The bike was created for Aaron Equipment Company, Inc., headquartered in Bensenville, Ill. near Chicago. Aaron is an international buyer, seller and trader of u ... Continue reading
Continental Banks on the Megatrends Safety, Sustainability and Information for Commercial Vehicles
At the 62nd International Motor Show Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Continental AG is showcasing its product range for the commercial vehicle indus¬try, which has been expanded significantly by the acquisition of Siemens VDO. Five of six of the corporation's divisions will be presenting state-of-the art technologies ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Commended for Climate Change Disclosure Practices
Company named to Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for sustainable corporate governance MILWAUKEE, Sept. 23 -- Strong climate change disclosure practices have earned Johnson Controls a commendation from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which also included the company in its Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index. (Log ... Continue reading
Allison Expands Global Market Leadership in Parallel Hybrid Drives for Buses
Success in North America leads to Increased Sales in Europe as Transit Operators Address High Fuel Costs and Environmental Concerns INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 23 -- Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, continues to be a dominan ... Continue reading
BlueMotion Offensive - Volkswagen's Advanced Technologies For Sustained Mobility
In a special Australian preview, Volkswagen will have two models of the BlueMotion model range on display at this year's Australian International Motor Show - The Polo BlueMotion and the Passat BlueMotion. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Wins Award For Thermoelectric Generator.
The BMW Group has received the prestigious ÖkoGlobe 2008 award for its development work on a thermoelectric generator. The award was presented by the DEVK insurance group, the Automobil-Club Verkehr and the Center Automotive Research, Gelsenkirchen University of Applied Sciences. ... Continue reading
New Renault Symbol: Just 3.15 litres/100km (85g of CO2/km) On The Renault Symbol Eco-Challenge.
Renault's commitment to the development of ecological, economical cars for markets across the world has led to low running costs being built into New Renault Symbol's DNA. ... Continue reading
Peugeot, Partner of the French Ladies Open on Arras Golf Course
Continuing its commitment to the sport of golf, Peugeot is official partner of the French Ladies Open which will be played on Arras golf course from 25th to 28th September 2008. ... Continue reading
The Volvo Ocean Race Village in Alicante Has Opened
The Volvo Ocean Race Village in the start port of Alicante opened to the public on Friday evening 19 September with a spectacular ceremony before a crowd approaching 20,000 people. ... Continue reading
Lancia Ypsilon Versus Will Be Introduced at the 2008 International Paris Motor Show
It will be introduced at the 2008 International Paris Motor Show, a Lancia Ypsilon VERSUS show car produced with the Versace Group brand that will also dress the models on the stand with garments chosen to suit the expressive motifs of the exhibition space. All this confirms the strong bond between Lancia and the world ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Guard: 80 Years of Factory-Integrated Special Protection: The New S 600 Pullman Guard
Mercedes-Benz is proud to present a prestigious new luxury limousine for use by government leaders, captains of industry and royalty – the S 600 Pullman Guard with integrated Highest Protection. The latest in a long and unique tradition of large, armoured, prestige limousines from the world's oldest automaker, th ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles at the 2008 IAA
The dates and facts alone are impressive enough: 11,500 m2 floorspace in exhibition halls 14 and 15, in total 53 trucks, special vehicles, vans and buses. Above and beyond this, interested visitors to the International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover will also find in store technology exhibits and a service boulevar ... Continue reading
Audi is introducing its new sporty top models in the midsize class - the S4 and the S4 Avant. Their engine, a three-liter V6 with direct fuel injection and mechanical turbocharging, delivers a powerful 245 kW (333 hp). ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Shows Concept of New Generation of Pickups
A highlight being presented by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles at the International Automobile Exhibition in Hanover is the world premiere of an innovative concept vehicle: a pickup in the 1-tonne class. ... Continue reading
Maximum efficiency in the luxury class, supreme dynamics in the hybrid segment precisely these are the unique standards offered and combined with one another by the BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid. Introducing this Concept Car based on the new BMW 7 Series, BMW is clearly demonstrating the potential offered by the ... Continue reading
Allison is a Leader in Developing Automatic Transmissions for CNG Buses
Allison technology aids CNG-powered buses during launch and cruise; clean operation and quiet performance pleases fleet owners and passengers. INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 23 -- Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, is also a lead ... Continue reading
New Motor Takes a Giant Step Towards Solving Energy, Pollution Crisis
San Diego, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Brazilian scientists have announced the development of a breakthrough new motor that they hope will soon power everything from cars to industrial equipment. Just like solar panels capture energy from the sun, the Keppe Motor captures energy from the so called "vacuum" of s ... Continue reading
Ryan Newman Leads Penske Racing Contingent at Dover
PenskeDOVER, Del. Sept. 22, 2008 â The Penske Racing contingent of drivers Ryan Newman, Kurt Busch and Sam Hornish Jr. finished 13th, 34th and 42nd respectively in Sunday's Camping World RV 400 presented by AAA at Dover International Speedway. Newman and the No. ... Continue reading
Tenth Place Utah Finish for Hinchcliffe
Toronto, Ontario September 22, 2008 â James Hinchcliffe scored his eighth top-ten finish of the season on Sunday, 21st September, as the Canadian racer collected a tenth place finish in the penultimate round of the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda at Salt Lake Cityâs Mille ... Continue reading
Skerlong Takes Fourth and Fastest Race Lap
Mukilteo, Washington September 22, 2008 â Seattleâs Carl Skerlong was denied a fifth podium of the season on Sunday, 21st September, as the Pacific Coast Motorsports racer finished fourth at the checkered in Round 10 of the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda at Utahâs M ... Continue reading
Pruett and Rojas Clinch Rolex Series Championship at Miller Motorsports Park
TOOELE, UT. September 22, 2008 - TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabatesâ (CGRFS) drivers Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas paired with Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) teammate Alex Lloyd at the timed six hour forty-five minute season finale at Miller Motorsports Park (MMP) to score a top-10 finish (ninth) which ... Continue reading
Champions crowned at JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals
COLUMBUS, Ohio Sept. 22, 2008 â Champions were crowned in eight Lucas Oil sportsman categories during this weekendâs highly successful fourth annual JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway. Emerging from a field of more than 500 competitors, Robert Bailey of Wabash, Ind., claimed the titl ... Continue reading
A1GP Scores Big on New TV Deals
London, Great Britain, Sept. 23, 2008 - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport is due to hit the ground running with a full line of up of both new and renewed TV deals ensuring continued worldwide exposure for the series that kicks off Season Four in less than a month. Commenting on the new agreements, A1GP's Director of Broadca ... Continue reading
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY NEWS AND NOTES – SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
ANDRETTI GREEN RACING TESTS MONTAGNY AT KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY Franck Montagny tested an IndyCar for the first time with Andretti Green Racing at Kentucky Speedway today. The Frenchman drives for AGR in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and is looking to return to open-wheel racing. This seasonâs unification of the Ch ... Continue reading
SPEED'S THREE DAYS OF COVERAGE FROM ROAD ATLANTA
Audi vs. Peugeot is just one of the key storylines at Petit Le Mans powered by the Totally New MAZDA6. Petit Le Mans powered by the Totally New MAZDA6 will see unprecedented coverage next week with SPEED providing three-day coverage from Road Atlanta. On the schedule is a one-hour preview special Thursday night with Fr ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Self-Cleaning Air Pre-cleaners Offer Maximum Protection and Minimal Maintenance
NASHVILLE, Tenn.Sept. 23, 2008 - Cummins Filtration , the leader in filtration, exhaust, coolant and fuel additive technology for all engine-powered systems, provides state-of-the-art technology with Fleetguard® Self-Cleaning Precleaners that extend air filter life, improve engine performance and lower maintenance e ... Continue reading
User-Convenient Vehicle Electronics are Centerpiece of Convergence 2008
DETROIT, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Making sure electronic features are "user-friendly" is the focus of Convergence 2008, the world-class transportation electronics conference hosted by Chrysler and set for Oct. 20-22 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Today's consumers are increasingly comfortable with technology, and ... Continue reading
Sunoco To Present 2008 Drive for Diversity Combine
Sixth Annual Testing & Evaluation Combine to be held at South Boston Speedway CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 22 -- Sunoco will become the presenting sponsor of the sixth annual Drive for Diversity Testing & Evaluation Combine, it was announced by Access Marketing & Communications. The 2008 Drive for Diversity Combine presented ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. Bids to Acquire Arrow Speed Warehouse Assets at Auction
CONTINUES PRUDENT INVESTMENT IN THE BUSINESS EXETER, Pa., Sept. 22 -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., a leading distributor and marketer of automotive aftermarket accessories and equipment in North America, today announced it has bid to acquire certain operating assets of Arrow Speed Warehouse, a leading distribu ... Continue reading
Quantum Performance and Team Shelby to Honor Carroll Shelby With 1st Annual 'Texas Roundup'
Rally to Shelby's Tech School, Dedication & Car Show to Mark Day DALLAS, Sept. 22 -- Quantum Performance, an Authorized Shelby Mod Shop will honor the legendary Carroll Shelby with its first annual Team Shelby Texas Roundup Drive on October 25, 2008. The event, which will begin at Quantum Performance's state-of-the-art ... Continue reading
Visteon to Present at Deutsche Bank 2008 Leveraged Finance Conference on Sept. 24
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 22, 2008 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading supplier of automotive systems and technology, will participate in the Deutsche Bank 2008 Leveraged Finance Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. Visteon's presentation is scheduled for 9:55 a.m. Mountain St ... Continue reading
- Since 1983, sourcing to minority-owned businesses swells to $38 billion - Networking event draws more than 1500 participants, 250 exhibitor companies - Rollout of procurement programs with women-owned businesses includes implementation of reporting tools AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 22 -- Chrysler LLC celebrated two mi ... Continue reading
Record Upsurge in State's Child Safety Seat Usage Marks Child Passenger Safety Week
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 22 -- The California Office of Traffic Safety released figures today which show a record setting rate of children riding in car safety seats. The 2008 rate of 94.4 percent of children under age five in child safety seats is a big jump of 6.7 percentage points over the 2007 rate of 87.7 percent ... Continue reading
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