WASHINGTON, DC - With dire news reports out of Libya sending skittish oil markets higher and higher, and predictions that Americans will face $5 a gallon gasoline, representatives of the U.S. ethanol industry warned that Congressional maneuvers to block already-approved levels of ethanol from reaching the market would ... Continue reading
Hagens Berman Responds to Toyota's Recall of 2.1 Million Vehicles
SEATTLE--Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman and co-lead counsel in the Toyota litigation, issues the following statement in response to Toyotaââ¬â¢s recent recall of 2.1 million vehicles. Full statement: ââ¬ÅThe recent recall of another 2.1 million vehicles in addition to the 14 millio ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force Hits Hollywood for the Oscars
PR Newswire NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 -- Fresh off its East Coast patrol during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Brad Goreski and a team of Fashion Enforcers are taking to the streets of Los Angeles in the new 2012 CLS 63 AMG Fashion Force vehicle looking for stylesetters and red carpet hits during Osc ... Continue reading
400th Chop Shop in Southern California Foiled By LoJack
PR Newswire LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 24, 2011 LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 24, 2011 -- Within three minutes of activation, Long Beach, CA Police Department officers and detectives began receiving a silent LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System signal, which enabled them to track and recover a stolen 2001 Acura Integra. Â L ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Full Year Profit
PR Newswire TULSA, Okla., Feb. 24, 2011 TULSA, Okla., Feb. 24, 2011 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. Â Net income for the 2010 fourth quarter was $12.5 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, compared to net income of $11.5 million, o ... Continue reading
Sensational Porsche World Premiere in Geneva
PR Newswire ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2011 ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2011 -- From the beginning of the 20th century, the name Porsche has been associated with pioneering innovations in automotive engineering. Ferdinand Porsche, the founding father of the present-day Dr. Ing. ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Announces Share Repurchase Program
PR Newswire TULSA, Okla., Feb. 24, 2011 TULSA, Okla., Feb. 24, 2011 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program providing for the repurchase of up to $100 million of DTG stock. The share repurchase program is discretionary and ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C.--AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its TransGuardî Series to include automotive specific varistors tested to Load Dump and Jump Start requirements. Designated the VCAS Series, the AEC Q200 qualified varistors are desig ... Continue reading
Daimler Plans More Than 10,000 New Jobs Worldwide In 2011
PR Newswire STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 24, 2011 STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 24, 2011 -- Daimler plans to recruit more than 10,000 people worldwide in 2011, thereof 4,000 in Germany alone. 6,700 skilled workers and approximately 700 graduates will be recruited directly all over the world. The Group is also focusing on gainin ... Continue reading
Audi Q5 and Q7 Named BEST BETS for 2011 by The Car Book and The Center for Auto Safety
PR Newswire HERNDON, Va., Feb. 24, 2011 HERNDON, Va., Feb. 24, 2011 -- Audi announced today that the Audi Q5 and Q7 have been chosen as The Car Book's 2011 BEST BETS for the American car buyer this year. The Car Book 2011 is published with the Center for Auto Safety, the nation's leading auto safety advocacy group, and ... Continue reading
Dodge Brand and Local Dodge Dealers to Partner with High School Clubs to Boost Fundraising Efforts
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 24, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 24, 2011 -- Fundraiser generates money for high school booster clubs via test drives with Dodge brand vehicles Dodge brand will donate $20 for each test drive to high school booster club. As much as $2,000 can be earned per event Interested high s ... Continue reading
Sarah Fisher Racing Links Up With Allison Transmissions For Indy
Indianapolis, Feb. 24, 2011: Sarah Fisher Racing announced it will partner with Speedway, Ind.-based Allison Transmission for the 100th anniversary running of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Allison Transmission will serve as an associate sponsor on the yellow and black No. 67 driven by Ed Carpenter. "Sponsoring Sarah Fis ... Continue reading
8 Million Secure Personal Microsites Help Automotive Financing Brands Drive New Vehicle Sales
8 Million Secure Personal Microsites Help Automotive Financing Brands Drive New Vehicle Sales Sausalito, Calif., February 24, 2011 - ChannelNet <http://www.channelnet.com/> , a leading provider of secure personal microsite solutions for automotive financing <http://www.channelnet.com/> , today announces that over 8 mil ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 24, 2011: It will be a reunion of a championship team when driver Jay Howard joins Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM) in an attempt to qualify for the 2011 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race on May 29, which is the 100th anniversary of the âGreatest Spectacle in Racing.â� In 2006, Howard won the Fi ... Continue reading
Simona De Silvestro Tours Grand Gulf Nuclear Station - Driving a Message Means Getting a Closer Look
Indianapolis, February 24, 2011: The IZOD INDYCAR Series meets nuclear energy as HVM's Simona De Silvestro drives a new understanding for both industries. Simona has been a busy woman since she and her HVM Racing team announced their title sponsorship in Baltimore just last month. But, before she got too comfortable in ... Continue reading
PR Newswire MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 24, 2011 MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 24, 2011 -- As a pioneer in pre-owned vehicle programs, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has introduced an enhanced extended limited warranty (ELW) for its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles. Effective February 2011, the Mercedes-Benz CPO ELW has additional mileag ... Continue reading
PR Newswire LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2011 LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2011 -- DealerTrack Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , and @utoRevenue® today announced the companies have partnered to develop and deliver a new best-in-class campaign management program for automobile dealers called ... Continue reading
Tasca And Motorcraft-Quicklane Mustang Primed For 2011 Funny Car Season
DEARBORN, February 24, 2011: At some point, every driver faces one in their career. A defining moment - a moment where the competitor becomes a champion and a quest becomes a championship. Bob Tasca, driver of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car faced what he feels was a defining ... Continue reading
PR Newswire NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 -- On April 21, 2011, Lotus Cars Ltd. will host the 12th Annual East Side House Settlement Gala Preview of the 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) at the Jacob K. Javits Center. This glamorous evening will offer guestsaprivate preview of the entire ... Continue reading
Palm Beach International Raceway Enhances Staff With Greven And Pollack
JUPITER, Feb. 24, 2011: Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) welcomes two new members to the management team. Kevin Greven and Susan Pollack join PBIR in the strategic departments of sales and communications. They will assist with sales and communications for the grand opening of the recently acquired Memphis Intern ... Continue reading
PR Newswire NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 -- New Ford Focus comes standard with so much technology, Ford rethinks its storytelling approach for consumers worldwide, tapping talents of unique global team Ford's first-ever global advertising campaign highlights Focus' 14 key technology benefits in 50 co ... Continue reading
JR Motorsports Nationwide Series Phoenix Preview
<b>Aric Almirola - No. 88 TaxSlayer Chevrolet</b> âLast week was a tough race for our 88 team. At Daytona you always want to come out of the box strong, and man, did we have a fast car. We definitely would have been up front with the leaders, but we had a motor issue and it cost us a good run. Thatâs just par ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Daytona 500 Race Review
Charlotte, February 23, 2011: When the green flag dropped on the 53rd running of the âGreat American Race,â� Robby Gordon and the No. 7 SPEED Energy Dodge Charger started in the 30th position. After only nine laps, Gordon had advanced to 9th place with his eye on the leaders. Gordon radioed to the crew, ... Continue reading
Smith, Furniture Row Racing Taking Daytona Momentum to Phoenix
DENVER, Feb. 23, 2011: Coming off a successful Daytona 500, including a career-best finish, Regan Smith and the Furniture Row Racing team have quickly flip-fopped their focus. "After Daytona I found time to take a few deep breaths, and for a short period only, rehashed what could have been," said Smith, who finished se ... Continue reading
Safety-Kleen Renews Partnership With NASCAR
Daytona Beach, Feb. 23, 2011: The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced that it has reached a multi-year agreement to renew its relationship with Safety-Kleen as an official partner of the sport. Safety-Kleen, a NASCAR official partner since 2004, provides on-site trackside support with its ... Continue reading
Want Indoor Racing? - The New FLRacing Kart; Smart, Quick, Fun, And All Green, All The Time
FLRacing Karts ( www.flracingkarts.com ) recently introduced their electric kart, noticing the rise in demand for electric karts which has increased as the concept of indoor karting has become more popular. While a look at Indoor Kart Tracks.Com ( www.indoorkarttracks.com ) shows that there are 94 indoor kart tracks in ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Eco Cars Poised for Star Studded Awards Week
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2011 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2011 -- As the Hollywood set goes for gold, it's not just what you wear that stands out during awards week, but what you drive too, which leaves Mercedes-Benz in a unique role of providing Hollywood's elite with the latest eco-friendly vehicles without sacrif ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to helping dealers and car-buyers connect online, today announced the launch of a new service for dealer members and manufacturers: Live Chat by ActivEngage. Continuing to solidify Autobytelââ¬â¢s commitment to its dealer members by offering useful produ ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sorento Named to 'Top 10 Family Cars of 2011' List by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
2011 Kia Sorento CUV has received a lot of attention since arriving in January 2010, and that trend continues this week as Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com names the compact CUV one of the "Top 10 Family Cars of 2011." Â Recognized for its exceptional mix of ride and handling as well as a stylish and functional interior, th ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 20,000 2006 and early 2007 Model Year GS 300 and GS 350 All-Wheel Drive vehicles to modify the shape of the plastic pad embedded in the driver's side floor carpet. In the event that the floor carpet a ... Continue reading
Growth Energy Statement on Surge in Oil Prices
Washington DC February 24, 2011; With unrest in Libya and other North African and Middle Eastern nations sending oil to a two year peak of $120 , Growth Energy, the leading voice for the U.S. ethanol industry released the following statement. "How high must oil prices rise before America says it has had enough? When wi ... Continue reading
Sensational Porsche World Premiere In Geneva
The name Porsche has been associated with pioneering innovations in automotive engineering since the beginning of the last century. ... Continue reading
Subaru Boxer Sports Car Takes Centre Stage At Geneva 2011
At the forthcoming 81st International Geneva Motor Show (1 to 13 March), Japanese manufacturer, Subaru, will be showcasing an exciting new concept vehicle. ... Continue reading
Lexus And Kylie Continue the Quiet Revolution on Facebook
The Quiet Revolution is gathering pace as the new Lexus CT 200h commercial, Drum Roll, makes its way from YouTube to televisions across the UK tonight. Featuring pop icon Kylie Minogue and some of the world's most talented drummers, the advert will air during the Marseille v Manchester United Champions League match on ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Amarok Is Ready To 'Rok And Roll'
Pricing for the Volkswagen Amarok has now been revealed, with Volkswagen's exciting new pick-up available in three well-equipped trim levels, starting at just £16,995 for the Startline model and £18,995 for the Trendline, while the range-topping Highline will cost from £21,575. ... Continue reading
Chris Vermeulen Gets Behind The Wheel Of The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi
Aussie World Superbike rider Chris Vermeulen is usually more partial to two-wheeled transport, but he has made an exception this week jumping into the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. ... Continue reading
Spyker Sports Cars Goes Russian As Company Focuses On Saab
THE HAGUE, Netherlands February 24, 2011; Mike Corder writing for the AP reported that Spyker Cars NV, the Dutch luxury sports car maker which last year took over Sweden's Saab, said Thursday it has agreed to sell its sports car business to Russian banker Vladimir Antonov, a former stakeholder. Spyker says the sale wil ... Continue reading
Major Interest In Mini Vehicles At Shannons Sale
There has been major interest from enthusiasts around Australia in the smallest vehicles in Shannons March 7 Classic Auction in Melbourne. ... Continue reading
Toyota Nurtures Grassroots Motorsport With Sponsorship Of 2011 Sprint Series
Toyota is to return as lead sponsor of the 2011 Toyota Sprint Series, confirming its commitment to grassroots motorsport. Running since 2008, the Sprint Series brings together current and classic Toyota models to compete against the clock at venues across the country. ... Continue reading
Lexus Presents LFA Nurburgring Package
To celebrate the LFA's hat-trick of class wins at the Nurburgring 24 Hours race, Lexus has created the Nurburgring Package, an array of aerodynamic features, suspension adjustments and revisions to the 4.8-litre V10 engine that give the supercar a more track-focused profile ... Continue reading
New Saab 9-3 Model Year 12: Refreshed Styling, More Power, Lower Emissions
The new Saab 9-3 MY12 range, announced today, features refreshed exterior and interior styling, backed by a more powerful, fuel-efficient engine range. ... Continue reading
Carter Re-United With XE Falcon For PI Classic
Australia's longest-competing racing driver Murray Carter, will celebrate his 63rd continuous year in the sport by racing his former Bathurst XE Falcon at this year's Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 18-20. ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Drives Victor Chang Health Check Booth
The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI), internationally recognised as a centre-of-excellence and leader in global cardiac research, is expanding its public health profile with the support of Kia Motors Australia. ... Continue reading
The New BMW 5 Series: An Elegant, Safe, Dynamic, Efficient And Globally Successful Model.
The New BMW 5 Series: An Elegant, Safe, Dynamic, Efficient And Globally Successful Model. ... Continue reading
Volvo Dealer Of The Year Fights Back From Hail Damage To Take Top Award
Despite the severe business implications of a hail storm in Perth early last year, Premier Motors in Western Australia has been awarded the 2010 Volvo Car Australia Dealer of the Year award. ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Moves Huntington's WA With New Wheels
The Honda Foundation and Perth's Honda North, have donated specialised wheelchairs to Huntington's WA, aiding the charity's mission for a better quality of life for people with Huntington's Disease in Western Australia. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Names Top 10 Family Cars of 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2011 -- The expert editors from Kelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today named the Top 10 Family Cars of 2011. In this annual list, the kbb.com editors recommend what they feel are the very best of ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Ralph Gilles to Headline 2011 Ward's Auto Interiors Conference
PR Newswire SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 -- Ralph Gilles, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dodge Car Brand and Chrysler Group LLC Senior Vice President ââ¬â Product Design will deliver the keynote address at the Ward's Auto Interiors Conference, offering key insigh ... Continue reading
GM Financial Reports December Quarter Operating Results
FORT WORTH, T--GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (ââ¬ÅGM Financialââ¬??? or the ââ¬ÅCompanyââ& amp; amp; amp; #130;¬???), announced net income of $75 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. Net income for the quarter was impacted by $16 million of expenses directly related ... Continue reading
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