Sam Hornish Jr. Las Vegas Preview
SAM HORNISH JR. No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge Charger Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Shelby 427 March 1, 2009 Sam Hornish Jr. Racing History at Las Vegas Motor Speedway DATE SERIES RACE START FINISH LAPS STATUS 3/2/2008 NSCS UAW-Dodge 400 20 41 152 Running 4/22/2000 IRL Vegas Indy 300 18 3 208 Running Mobil 1 Team News and Notes of ... Continue reading
China Aims To Merge Carmaking Groups To 10
China aims to merge carmaking groups to 10 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009455/China-aims-to-merge-carmaking-g roups -to-10.html Shanghai, February 24 (Gasgoo.com) Earlier this month, the Chinese government issued its detailed plan to consolidate the auto sector, including decisions to merge the country's major aut ... Continue reading
Malaysia's Proton Likely To Cooperate With SAIC
Malaysia's Proton likely to cooperate with SAIC http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009459/Malaysia-s-Proton-likely-to-coo perat e-with-SAIC.html Shanghai, February 24 (Gasgoo.com) Malaysia's Proton Holdings Bhd is in talks with China¡¯s Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC) possible cooperation, an executive of Pro ... Continue reading
Great Wall Motor Rolls Out Hover CUV In Vietnam
Great Wall Motor rolls out Hover CUV in Vietnam http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009458/Great-Wall-Motor-rolls-out-Hove r-CUV -in-Vietnam.html Shanghai, February 24 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese private automaker Great Wall Motor Co recently saw its Hover CUV model rolling out of its assembly plant in Vietnam and going to the l ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Solid 2008 Sales and Financial Performance
Company Realizes Benefits of Moving Rapidly to Offset Impact of Global Market Decline in Fourth Quarter SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 24 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation today reported full year 2008 sales of $6.9 billion, in line with 2007, despite a drop in sales of $430 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 versus the prior y ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 148th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable March 31, 2009, to stockholders of record at the close of business March 9, 2009. This will mark the 148th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. (Lo ... Continue reading
Honda Recognizes Environmentally Responsible Battery Chargers
First full line of portable DC battery chargers now available in North America FERNDALE, Wash., Feb. 24 -- ALTEN Battery Chargers Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an OEM partner with Honda Inc., as it introduces the first full line of portable DC battery chargers to the North American market. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New 2009 cube
- "Reserve Your cube(R)" Pre-launch Program Goes Live Today on NissanUSA.com - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 24 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced complete pricing on the 2009 Nissan cube(R), which goes on sale in early May at Nissan dealers nationwide. In conjunction with the pricing announcement, a new "Rese ... Continue reading
No.12 Verizon Wireless Dodge Las Vegas Motor Speedway Preview
Justin Allgaier No. 12 Verizon Wireless Dodge Charger Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Sam's Town 300 February 28, 2009 No. 12 Penske Racing Verizon Wireless Dodge Charger News and Notes * This Week's Charger... The No. 12 Verizon Wireless team will race chassis PRS 007 during Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Las ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries Receives Notice Regarding NYSE Listing
ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 24 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. ("Coachmen") announced that it has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") that because over a 30 trading day period its total market capitalization was less than $75 million its most recently reported stockholders' equity was less than $75 million, ... Continue reading
PHH Corporation Sets Date for Fourth Quarter and Year End 2008 Earnings Conference Call
MT. LAUREL, N.J.--PHH Corporation today announced that it will hold its fourth quarter and year end 2008 earnings conference call on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 12:00 noon EST. PHHâs management team will host the conference call. A question and answer session will follow. Investors will be able to access the fourth q ... Continue reading
CARL EDWARDS - LAS VEGAS - February 24, 2009
Edwards on racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: âWe only get to go to Vegas once a year. Last year was a blast. We won the race and I want to go back and win another one there. Itâs a fun race to win. The Victory Lane is in the Neon Garage Fan Zone. ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport debuts 2009 Star Mazda drivers at Sebring
Woodbridge, Ontario February 23, 2009: Continuing their tradition of developing young talent, AIM Autosport is pleased to announce the signing of David Ostella (Canada) and Jorge Goncalvez (Venezuela) to compete in the team colors for the 2009 edition of the Star Mazda Series presented by Goodyear. Both drivers are sev ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS February 24, 2009: Three-time-defending World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz wanted to make a statement earlier this month in the 2009 season-opener. The message was that he wasnât going to settle for anything but winning races. The Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) driver made his p ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing, Kinser Resume Outlaws Campaign in Las Vegas
INDIANAPOLIS February 23, 2009: After starting the 2009 season with six consecutive nights of competition in Florida during the first week of February, Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Kraig Kinser, in true racerâs style, was already looking forward to his next race. Thatâs what happens when you come out of t ... Continue reading
WIMMER PREVIEW - LAS VEGAS - February 24, 2009
BETTING ON BLACK â After last weekend's disappointing DNQ at Auto Club Speedway, the team is determined to get the black Key Motorsports Chevy into the show. This week, driver Scott Wimmer has worked closely with crew chief Tommy Morgan and the entire Key crew to improve the No. 40 based feedback from California. ... Continue reading
No. 12 Penske Dodge Charger Las Vegas Motor Speedway Preview
David Stremme No. 12 Penske Dodge Charger Las Vegas Motor Speedway - Shelby 427 March 1, 2009 David Stremme at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Date Start Finish LC/TL Status $Won 3/12/2006 40 33 267/270 Running $97,272 3/11/2007 2 20 266/267 Running $95,925 Starts Poles Wins Top-Fives Top-10s LC/TL $Won 2 0 0 0 0 533/537 (99. ... Continue reading
Smith, Furniture Row Racing Anxious About Returning to Action
LAS VEGAS February 24, 2009: Being a non-participant is never easy for a racer, and it wasn't any different for Regan Smith, who watched Sunday's Auto Club 500 Sprint Cup event on television from his home in Mooresville, N.C. "It was hard to watch," said Smith of the Fontana, Calif. race. "When it's Sunday you want to ... Continue reading
"Obama's Auto Team Drives Imports" - So What!
Washington DC February 24, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit News reported yesterday that a majority of President Obama's new Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry and many of their aides drive "imports" instead of "American" vehicles. Click here for more information on the Presidential Task F ... Continue reading
DALE EARNHARDT JR. PREVIEW - LAS VEGAS - February 24, 2009
The No. 5 GoDaddy.com team returns as the defending race winner of the 200-lap event and Earnhardt Jr. knows his team is capable of continuing that feat in 2009. Now he hopes a little luck will assist in his quest for victory lane. A win in Saturdayâs 300-mile race would mark his first victory in the Nationwide Se ... Continue reading
JAMIE McMURRAY PREVIEW - LAS VEGAS - February 24, 2009
McMurray on racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: âThis weekendâs race at Vegas will be the first time this season that we have IRWIN Industrial Tools on board and Iâm really looking forward to a strong finish for them on Sunday. Weâve had such solid races so far this year with some really incredible ... Continue reading
BRAD KESELOWSKI PREVIEW - LAS VEGAS - February 24, 2009
KESELOWSKI AT LAS VEGAS â Prior to this weekend, Keselowski has competed in two NASCAR Nationwide Series events and one Camping World Truck Series race at the 1.5-mile track. He recorded his best outing last year when he started 15th, led 12 laps, and was competing for the win in the closing stages before being ta ... Continue reading
DAVID RAGAN PREVIEW - LAS VEGAS - February 24, 2009
Ragan on racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: âItâs really important to get a good finish this weekend to stay in the top 10. Overall we tend to run well at mile-and-a-half tracks and we got a good finish last year at Vegas. The track is really fast with the new surface which makes for a fast-paced race. I thi ... Continue reading
Ambrose Leaves California with 22nd-Place Finish
FONTANA, Calif. February 24, 2009: Marcos Ambrose started 14th and finished 22nd in the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway Sunday night with his No. 47 Little Debbie® Toyota Camry. After completing 249 of 250 laps in the second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event of the 36-race season, Ambrose is currently 21st in the o ... Continue reading
EARNHART - GANASSI - SABATES PREVIEW - LAS VEGAS - February 24, 2009
Martin Truex Jr. and No. 1 Bass Pro Shops®/Tracker Boats Team Las Vegas Stats: Truex will be making his fourth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) start at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. His best start was 18th, in this race last year. His best finish of 12th came in 2007. ... Continue reading
Magna announces fourth quarter and 2008 results
AURORA, ON, Feb. 24 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, --------------------- ------ ... Continue reading
Phoenix Controls Corporation Announces Product Partnership with Viconics Electronics
ACTON, Mass.--Phoenix Controls Corporation, a Honeywell International business is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Viconics Electronics Inc. (Montreal, Canada) to distribute the Viconics -VT7200 communicating thermostats to all markets through its global channel of authorized partners. The VT7200 se ... Continue reading
Freedom Motors Receiving Engine Requests -- Creates Backlog of 900,000+ Rotary Engines
DAVIS, Calif.--Freedom Motors announced today that it has received letters of intent and conditional orders for over 900,000 ($1 Billion) of its Rotapower® rotary engines. The Companyâs engine is noted for its high power-to-weight and low emissions, attributes that make it an ideal candidate for Plug-in Hybrid ... Continue reading
Sorry about the late start with the audio interviews of the NASCAR Nationwide Series winners. The goal is to share these interviews with you and your readers early on Mondays following the NASCAR Nationwide Series races. 1. This week, I have attached the MP3 of the Post Race Interview with winner Kyle Busch for you to ... Continue reading
Ford's Transit Connect Brings 22 City, 25 Highway MPG To Market-Leading Commercial Truck Lineup
- Transit Connect is rated at 22 city, 25 highway EPA miles per gallon, goes on sale in the U.S. this summer, starting at $21,475, including destination - Ford fills an unmet U.S. commercial business need with new Transit Connect, an industry-exclusive vehicle specifically developed to be a smart new choice for small b ... Continue reading
The First MCE-5 VCRi Vehicle Will be Presented at the 79th International Motor Show in Geneva
LYON, France, February 24 -- The 79th International Motor Show in Geneva is kicking off a sluggish year for the automotive industry. Following on the heels of high oil prices, limited access to credit and the consequences of the financial crisis on purchasing power are today penalizing the automotive industry. The deve ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--United States Auto Club (USAC) today announced a partnership with Autonet Mobile, the worldâs first in-car internet service provider, to power their race track communications strategy at more than 200 USAC races taking place around the country this year. This week USAC begins using Autonet Mobile to ... Continue reading
ATX to Seek Local Partners to Expand European Telematics
Global Strategy to Partner with Local Providers Designed to Create Greater Synergies DUSSELDORF, Germany, Feb. 24 -- ATX Group, one of the leading providers of customized telematics services to the global automotive industry, announced today it plans to serve the European market in the near future through agreements wi ... Continue reading
QNX Changes the Rules for In-vehicle Software Development
OTTAWA, Feb. 24 -- QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating systems and middleware for the automotive market, today announced QNX(R) CAR, a new program that redefines the way that automotive OEMs and their tier one suppliers prototype, develop, and deploy infotainment, telematics, and navigation systems. QN ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--The new lead rules that have banned the sales of many youth all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles could lead to $1 billion in lost economic value in 2009 for the industry, predicts the Motorcycle Industry Council. The projected loss is based on 2008 estimated value of the retail marketplace for ATVs and ... Continue reading
BlueFire Ethanol Granted Air Permit for Lancaster, CA Ethanol Plant
IRVINE, Calif.--Today, BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. (OTC BB:BFRE.OB - News), a company changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of ethanol from non-food cellulosic wastes, announced that the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District has issued all required Authority to Construct Ai ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9ad313/fiat_2009_company) has announced the addition of the "Fiat 2009 Company Profile Edition 1" company profile to their offering. This latest just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with con ... Continue reading
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts , a leading automotive retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items is excited to announce the expansion of its Driver Education Teacher Program, âAdvance Your Knowledge,â which is used as a tool for driver education teachers in 15 states. As of Spring 2009, ... Continue reading
Global Carbon Market Predicted to Grow, With US Seeing 6% of Global CO2e Trade by Year-End
WASHINGTON--The global carbon market in 2009 will grow by 20% in terms of volume, predicts Point Carbon, the leading provider of market intelligence, news, analysis, forecasting and advisory services for the energy and environmental markets. Point Carbon forecasts that 5.9 billion tonnes (gigatonnes or Gt) of carbon di ... Continue reading
Economic Downturn Favors Cheaper Navigation Form Factors, According to ABI Research
LONDON--While sales of high-end PNDs and expensive in-dash navigation solutions are being hit hard by the economic recession, handset-based navigation is enjoying renewed momentum, with PND vendors TomTom and Garmin entering this space hoping to take a piece of this fast-growing navigation segment. âMuch of the cu ... Continue reading
Unite Leader Vows to Fight GKN Job Cuts
LONDON, February 24 -- Workplace visit by Derek Simpson When: 11am, Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 Where: GKN Hardy Spicer, Chester Road, Erdington, B24 0RD Unite Joint General Secretary, Derek Simpson, will visit workers at motor components company GKN tomorrow (Wednesday, 25th) to reassure them that the union is doin ... Continue reading
LoJack Launches Stolen Vehicle Recovery System in Oklahoma
Provides Law Enforcement Proven and Reliable Solution to Combat Vehicle Theft OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 24 -- LoJack Corporation , the premier worldwide provider of tracking and recovery systems, today announced that its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is now available to consumers in the greater Oklahoma City area. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations Announces Multi-Million Dollar Agreement With EPB
-- Value of contract estimated to reach $230 million over next 20 years -- CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 24 -- Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC announced today that EPB will be the energy provider for the company's new plant. The agreement includes provisions for power service, operations and maintena ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies Names Simon Higgs President & Chief Operating Officer
Current Board of Directors Member Expands Role STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 24 -- Green Earth Technologies (Pink Sheets: GETG) announced today that Simon Higgs has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Green Earth Technologies. Mr. Higgs, already a member of the board of directors, will immediately take on both ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/706d7c/global_industry_an) has announced the addition of the "Global Industry Analysis - Truck Manufacturers" report to their offering. The Plimsoll Report - Truck Manufacturers is a comprehensive assessment of the global truck manufactur ... Continue reading
National Survey of Parents’ and Teens’ Driving Concerns Show Technology May Be the Answer
NEW YORK--Along with so many other things in contemporary life, the answer to the classic question, âCan I borrow the car, Dad?â may be redefined by the technology revolution. A new national survey of teen driving issues conducted on an independent basis on behalf of Personal GPS Locator company Zoombak⢠... Continue reading
FW: ACDelco Honorary Pit Crew Members join Kurt Johnson's NHRA Pro Stock team at Phoenix
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:10 AM To: Jeff Romack Subject: ACDelco Honorary Pit Crew Members join Kurt Johnson's NHRA Pro Stock team at Phoenix [cid:image001.jpg@01C9965F.AEEC48B0] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 j ... Continue reading
@utoRevenue named in top 10 coolest technologies at NADA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It's official: @utoTextT is "cool" @utoRevenue's new texting product was named one of the top 10 cool technologies at NADA LEE, Mass.-Feb. 24, 2009- @utoTextT, the new texting tool from @utoRevenue, was named one of the top 10 cool technologies at NADA in a recent Automotive News article. @utoReve ... Continue reading
Fast Start for Turbine Truck Engines / AMEC Alliance
DELAND, Fla.--Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (âTTEâ) (OTCBB:TTEG) and Aerospace Machinery and Electric Equipment Co. Ltd. (âAMECâ) announced today that important progress has been achieved since the signing of their Strategic Alliance Agreement on January 21, 2009. AMEC has assembled a team of engineer ... Continue reading
STRATEGY ANALYTICS: Crisis Management Hits Auto Industry
BOSTON--The Strategy Analytics report, âCredit Crunch: Crisis Management Hits Auto Industry,â reports on how key auto industry players are responding in order to survive the downturn that has severely depressed new vehicle sales. The auto industry has suffered more than many other sectors. Low consumer confid ... Continue reading
MANHEIM, Pa.--CarTango Inc., designers of the webâs leading automotive marketplace, announces the debut of its Two-to-Tango campaign for both traditional and online media companies. The year-long campaign is designed to ramp up automotive advertising opportunities and revenue for media companies by providing them ... Continue reading
News! Jr. Oil Company Receives Strong Upgrade
News! Jr. Oil Company Receives Strong Upgrade 1. Drilling to Commence on Prolific Oil Property 2. Up to 17 Wells to be Drilled 3. Off-set to 2 Producing Wells 4. ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that it will present at the International Strategy and Investment Group, Inc. (ISI) Industrial Conference being held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. The presentation is scheduled to start at 10:45 a.m. EST and will be audio webcast. ... Continue reading
Marketing ROI: Motorsports Sponsorship – Dollars Well Spent? Foresight Research
ROCHESTER, Mich.--Automakers and dealers are being forced to question the value of every dollar spent. With that in mind why would any manufacturer sponsor motorsports â especially in these challenging times? The answer is clear: because it sells cars and trucks. In the recent new vehicle buyer survey by Foresight ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. , the leading specialty finance company providing venture debt and equity to venture capital and private equity backed technology and life science companies at all stages of development, today announced that the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestm ... Continue reading
In Tough Economic Climate, Companies Find Unmatched Value in TMW Systems
CLEVELAND--With fleets and transportation service providers around North America continuing to invest in technology to improve their business efficiencies, TMW Systems, Inc., officials today announced the company finished the year 2008 by adding more than 160 new customers across the companyâs expanded product lin ... Continue reading
RPM Magazine Birthday Bash Class Rules Released!
www.rpm-mag.com PRESS RELEASE... PRESS RELEASE... PRESS R RPM MAG & EMERALD COAST DRAGWAY RELEASE BIRTHDAY BASH CLASS RULES & PAYOUTS RPM MAGAZINE - 10 YEARS STRONG! For Immediate Release February 24, 2009 ...RPM Magazine and Emerald Coast Dragway, gearing up for the RPM Magazine 10th Birthday Bash Event Presented by L ... Continue reading
Toyota Reduces Air Emissions with Bio-Reaction's Bio-Oxidation Technology
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 24 -- Bio-Reaction Industries(R) evolutionary technology is helping environmentally conscious Toyota to significantly reduce volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions within one of its painting operations. As shown in Toyota's 2008 North America Environmental Report, (http://www.toyota.com/about/e ... Continue reading
Autoliv: Autoliv’s Annual Report Available Company Updates its Guidance
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv (STO: ALIV) has filed its Form 10-K, which includes the Companyâs 2008 annual report, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The documents will soon be available electronically at Autolivâs corporate website www.autoliv.com, under the section âInves ... Continue reading
Chrysler Vice Chairman and President to Receive SAE Foundation Manufacturing Leadership Award
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- James Press, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler LLC, is the recipient of the SAE Foundation Manufacturing Leadership Award. The award will be presented to Press at the 2009 SAE Foundation Banquet in Detroit on May 28. The 2009 SAE Foundation Banquet Leadership Comm ... Continue reading
NPD Finds Economic Concerns and Gas Prices Keep Consumers Driving Less
HOUSTON--Consumersâ economic concerns and uncertainty about the future of gas prices are contributing to declines in miles driven, even though gasoline prices have declined sharply from last summer's historic highs. According to recent survey conducted by The NPD Group, a leading market research company, 56 percen ... Continue reading
Bond Car Has Licence to Thrill at Auction
LEEDS, England, February 24 -- - With Photo A car made famous by James Bond is set to create a stir with both car enthusiasts and fans of the secret agent when it comes up for auction shortly. The Aston Martin DB5 which is identical to the model featured in a number of classic Bond films including Goldfinger, Thunderba ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--The following statement is being issued by Vianale & Vianale LLP and Shalov Stone Bonner & Rocco LLP pursuant to an order of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK IN RE TOWER AUTOMOTIVESECURITIES LITIGATION ) ) ) ) CIV ... Continue reading
âGIL Europe: 2009â in London: where CEOs discover how they can benefit from engaging in a partnership with Frost & Sullivan to lead and accelerate growth LONDON â 24 February, 2009 â For almost a decade one of the global giants of the auto industry and Frost & Sullivan have been working side by side ... Continue reading
Please see below the latest statement from LDV. Subject: Statement from Erik Eberhardson responding to BERR Responding to the statement from BERR rejecting LDV's request for support, Erik Eberhardson, leader of the management buyout, said: "We want to explore every avenue possible to save the company and the jobs. We s ... Continue reading
CDMdata, Inc. Recognized as Crucial to Online Success
National Car Sales Named Used Car Dealer of the Year with Company's Products and Services as Platform IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 24 -- CDMdata, Inc., a Kelley Blue Book company, today announces that National Car Sales, named DealerRater.com's Used Car Dealer of the Year for 2009, has recognized the company for its support in ... Continue reading
AutoVantage Announces Winner of 20th Anniversary Sweeps
Dallas-area resident fills-up with 20 years worth of gas NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 24 -- An Arlington, Texas, resident doesn't have to worry about gas prices for the next 20 years. (Photo http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090224/NY74364) Thanks to AutoVantage, a leading national auto club, Donald Hilgeman, a 44-year-old ... Continue reading
Brits Keep Breaks Local This Year
LONDON, February 24 -- - (http://www.auto-europe.co.uk) International car hire company Auto Europe has witnessed a recent sharp rise in bookings for UK-based trips during the busy school holiday periods. According to Auto Europe's Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland, Peter McAree, car rental figures for British ... Continue reading
Dear Sir, Motorcycle rider are not well equip with any bodily protection,as a result many families are shattered by the ignorance. Motorcycle airbag jackets will protect and minimize the injuries of the motorcycle rider in the event of an accident. We are looking for dealer to represent us in your respective country. f ... Continue reading
How an Auto Manufacturer Partnered With Frost & Sullivan to Become an Industry Leader
'GIL 2009: Europe' in London: where CEOs discover how they can benefit from engaging in a partnership with Frost & Sullivan to lead and accelerate growth LONDON, Feb. 24 -- For almost a decade one of the global giants of the auto industry and Frost & Sullivan have been working side by side, providing strategic and tact ... Continue reading
Asian Games' Beach VB Given "Thumbs Up"
For web version of this email, visit http://www.admail.net/view/13ed53d/689aad/ High Marks Given To Asian Games Beach Volleyball Facilities; "Thumbs Up" Says Andrew Hercus To Beach VB GUANGZHOU, China - February 24, 2009 - The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by t ... Continue reading
Census Bureau Daily Feature for Tuesday, February 24: First State Gasoline Tax
WASHINGTON--Profile America â Tuesday, February 24th. As automobiles became more popular in the early part of the last century, the demand grew for more and better roads. Paying for these soon became a problem for governments at all levels, a problem which has become an annual budget ordeal across the nation. This ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Infiniti to Put On A Show
Infiniti's fifth model for Europe, the G37 Convertible, will receive its European debut at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show. Arguably Infiniti's most seductive car yet, the G37 Convertible will go on sale across Europe from September 2009. ... Continue reading
Romahome Hits High As Awards, Orders Flow In And Staff Increase Working Hours
Award winning Romahome, the South's only motorhome manufacturer, has won orders for six more vehicles during the National Boat Caravan and Outdoor Show, which has just finished at the NEC. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Inaugurates New Manufacturing Plant in Pune, India
Mercedes-Benz India today formally inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. The new facility was completed within 13 months from the start of construction - among the fastest green-field projects to be created. With an area of 100 acres of land and independent assembly facilities for passenger cars and ... Continue reading
Maserati Launches Limited Edition Momaboma Eco-Bag
Maserati launches today the limited edition Momaboma eco-bag, dedicated to all car-mad fashionistas. ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Maserati Granturismo S Automatic to Be Unveiled
True to Maserati's commitment to introduce a new model at each international car show, the GranTurismo S Automatic will premiere at the next Geneva Auto Show. The new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features a 4.7 V8 which develops 440hp (323kW) at 7000rpm. The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4,750rpm. ... Continue reading
Volvo DRIVe With Start/Stop Technology, Class Leading Co2 Emissions And Over 70 MPG
Volvo is extending its green DRIVe range after dramatically reducing CO2 levels and increasing fuel efficiency in seven models. The full DRIVe range will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009 and will now include the XC60 crossover, V70 and XC70 premium estates and S80 executive saloon. The current DRIVe ... Continue reading
NV200: Nissan's New Small Versatile People Carrier And Van
Nissan is preparing a move into the global small van market with the introduction of its all new, spacious yet compact, NV200 small van. Designed from the outset as both a commercial and a passenger vehicle, the Nissan NV200 brings new levels of space, comfort and practicality to the small van market, both in Europe an ... Continue reading
Audi UK Drives Down Running Costs For Audi Drivers
Free MOT testing by Audi technicians with absolute fluency in Vorsprung durch Technik is now available at UK Audi Centres for all privately owned Audi models. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover And Prosperity Through Science
The importance of continued investment in research and development, despite the current economic downturn, for future prosperity has been highlighted by Jaguar Land Rover. ... Continue reading
Lancia at the 79th Geneva International Motorshow
At Geneva Lancia is presenting new features on all the models in the Ypsilon, Musa and Delta ranges in terms of both style and power units. For these important previews a highly attractive and stylistic stand has been created, based on a haute couture showroom, in which black contrasts with the purity of white and the ... Continue reading
New 2010 Honda Insight Bucks Auto Trend- Orders and Production Increase
TOKYO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co (7267.T) plans to produce more of its new Insight hybrid cars from April, having received orders for almost three times its monthly sales target for the gasoline-electric model it launched on Feb. 6 in Japan, a top official said on Tuesday. Honda plans to launch the Insight, its ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: All-new MPV Concept Heads Kia Line-Up
All-new, the Kia No 3 Concept Car redefines the small MPV genre by creating a beautiful car that is also fun-to-drive. The concept features a unique extended windscreen and panorama glass roof with a diagonal supporting bar, an automatic sun visor and the new 'face of Kia' displays the front grille, head lamps and bran ... Continue reading
Protoscar SA will unveil LAMPO - a full size sport cabriolet - at the next Geneva Motor Show on March 2nd, 2009. LAMPO is powered by two BRUSA electric motors (one rear and one front), optimized for maximizing acceleration and regenerative braking respectively. LAMPO shows that also a zero-emission electric vehicle can ... Continue reading
Three Hyundai Models Named 'Best Car Buys' for 2009
Three Hyundai models were named 'Best Car Buys' for 2009 by U.S. vehicle pricing and information provider 'NADAguides.com' in four respective categories - Hyundai Genesis, Top Luxury Cars (under US$35,000); Hyundai Accent, Top Sub-Compacts (under US$15,000); and Hyundai Tucson, Top Crossovers (under US$21,000). ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announces New President and CEO
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda Motor) announced that Takanobu Ito, currently the company's Senior Managing Director, will become the seventh President and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Motor effective June 2009. Takeo Fukui, the current President and CEO, will remain on the board and assume the post of Director and Ad ... Continue reading
Audi's New 3.0 TFSI Engine: Hi-tech V6 with Supercharging
Powerful, spontaneous and ultra-efficient: this is the new top variant in Audi's V6 engine range. The 3.0 TFSI develops 213 kW and a huge 420 Nm of torque. It combines two state-of-the-art technologies - petrol direct injection and supercharging. ... Continue reading
Wall Street veteran to advise Treasury on GM, Chrysler
WASHINGTON February 23, 2009; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the White House selected a Wall Street financier on Monday to advise Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on the restructuring of General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. Steven Rattner, co-founder of Quadrangle Group LLC, will serve as counselor to ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Top-management Lineup
Tokyo, Feb 24, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) adds the names of nominees for the positions of executive vice president to the list of executive nominees for the positions of president and higher, which TMC announced on January 20, 2009. The list of executive nominees for the positions of executive vice president ... Continue reading
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