Reveal Also Includes All-New Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo ATLANTA, March 24 -- Porsche will introduce the next-generation Cayenne sport utility vehicle, including a hybrid gas-electric version, to the North American market on March 31 during a press conference at the New York International Automobile Show. Led by a high ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports Results for 2009
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: ACUZ), a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. “In 2009, our performance improved as the year progressed reflecting the benefits of our ope ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - ASA Live Short Track Action Appeals to all Five Senses
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE March 24, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~ ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's March U.S. Sales Conference Call
DEARBORN, Mich., Mar. 24 - Ford Motor Company will release its March U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Thursday, April 1. At 1 p.m. ET, George Pipas, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. Conference Ca ... Continue reading
Infiniti Becomes an Official Sponsor and Global Automotive Partner of Cirque du Soleil
YOKOHAMA, Japan, March 24, 2010 -- - With Photo Infiniti today announced that it has partnered with the world-renowned Montreal-based entertainment group, Cirque du Soleil(R), to become an Official Sponsor and exclusive Automotive Partner. The sponsorship marks a first for both Infiniti and Cirque du Soleil. "Our new s ... Continue reading
MOST® Network Adopted in First Volkswagen Model
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--SMSC , a leading semiconductor company providing Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity™ solutions, today announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system for the second generation of the popular Volkswagen Touareg SUV. W ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive Aftermarket in the United States
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/37a2a9/automotive_afterma) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Aftermarket in the United States" report to their offering. Automotive Aftermarket in the United States industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analy ... Continue reading
T. Boone Pickens At The National Fleet NGV Summit Louisville KY
By Bob Gordon President and Co-publisher The Auto Channel .Louisville, KY March 24, 2010; Boone Pickens, Founder and Chairman of BP Capital Management and author of "The Pickens Plan" was in Louisville, KY today to address the National Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Fleet Summit. A fit and feisty Pickens, arguably the natio ... Continue reading
Cottonelle Brand to Sponsor Dario Franchitti at Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
INDIANAPOLIS March 24, 2010: Target Chip Ganassi Racing announced today that Cottonelle brand will serve as the primary sponsor of its No.10 Honda Dallara for reigning IZOD IndyCar Series Champion Dario Franchitti in Round 2 of the series at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (March 28 at 3:30 PM ET, ABC). Kimberly ... Continue reading
Radio Nitro! - Robert Hight On Radio Nitro Next Monday, 8 PM EST
Indianapolis, March 21, 2010: Catch four-time NHRA Pro Stock Champion Jeg Coughlin, Jr and former Pro Mod and Top Alcohol Dragster Champion Jay Payne on Radio Nitro this Monday night at 8 PM EST on RaceFanRadio.com. The show is hosted by former driver turned crew chief Will Hanna along with the talented Harker Twins, K ... Continue reading
About Natural Gas Vehicles There are about 110,000 NGVs on U.S. roads today and more than 11 million worldwide. There are more than 1,100 NGV fueling stations in the U.S. â and about half of them are open to the public. In the United States, about 30 different manufacturers produce 100 models of light, medium and ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces New Seating Products at Mid-America Truck Show
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 24 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that it is unveiling a new line of heavy-truck seating products at the 2010 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY, March 25 - 27. The new seat line covers owner operator, fleet and OEM needs from a basic economy line to a highly e ... Continue reading
Congress Should Do More to Support Natural Gas for Transportation
WASHINGTON--Faster growth in the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel would provide increased energy security, cleaner air, less greenhouse gas emissions, and more U.S. jobs, the president of NGVAmerica told the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today. âEPAâs announcement that it is conside ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Best in Test At Brands Hatch
The newest manufacturer-backed team in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship has shown off its cars in full livery for the first time, at the same time setting a benchmark time in testing. ... Continue reading
Maruti becomes 1st co to produce 1 mn units in year
India`s leading car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki (Q,N,C,F)* India has joined a select club of global automobile makers, when it became the first automobile company in India to produce 1 million cars in a year. The millionth car manufactured in 2009-10, a glistening red Maruti Suzuki Swift, rolled out from its Manesar pl ... Continue reading
2010 Subaru Tribeca Recalled for Defective Door Latches
WASHINGTON â Subaru is recalling 1,585 of its 2010 Tribeca vehicles because of faulty door latches that could cause the doors to open in traffic, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "The door latch cables located inside the vehicle's driver and front passenger doors were improperly pos ... Continue reading
The statement by Mr Carlos Ghosn, CEO, Renault-Nissan, that a subsidy from the Government is needed to make electric cars affordable, is certain to ignite a debate on the subject in India. The assessment is neither radical nor novel as domestic manufacturers with interest in electric vehicles have sought concessions of ... Continue reading
Composite CNG Tank Market to Witness Double Digit Growth Rates in 2010-15
DALLAS--The CNG tank market has witnessed double digit growths during the last decade and is expected to grow at a similar rate for the next five years (2010-15). According to Lucintel, the global composite CNG tank market for automotive industry is forecast to reach $368.8 million by 2015. âGrowth Opportunities i ... Continue reading
$30 Million Suit Filed Against Hyundai on Behalf of Major Auto Dealer by Miller Barondess, LLP
LOS ANGELES--A $30 million lawsuit was filed by Miller Barondess, LLP, against Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Capital America on behalf of one of Hyundai's largest and most successful dealerships. “In 2008, as the global recession hit, auto sales began to plummet nationwide…Merced Hyundai began to struggle. But ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: *Cathy Milbourn (News Media Only) Milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *March 23, 2010 *EPA Proposes to Add Sources to Greenhouse Gas Reporting System ** **"Requirements target potent and persistent greenhouse gases "* *WASHINGTON** -* The U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc ... Continue reading
Bob Glidden named Grand Marshall of the NHRA Lucas Oil Spring Spectacle of Speed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 Bob Glidden named Grand Marshall of the NHRA Lucas Oil Spring Spectacle of Speed GLENDORA, Calif. - The most prolific driver in U.S. Nationals history Bob Glidden has been named Grand Marshall for the upcoming NHRA Lucas Oil Spring Spectacle of Speed fe ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Selected as Standard Seat for Hino Trucks
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 23 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that its National Seating brand has been selected by Hino Motors Manufacturing USA (HMM), a Toyota Group Company, as the seat supplier of choice for Hino's North American produced medium-duty trucks. Under the new agreement, CVG will provide b ... Continue reading
fm_PR_header Federal Mogul's Innovative IROXTM Bearing Shell Design Enables Fuel Consumption and CO2 Reduction by Increasing Reliability of High-Output, Hybrid and Stop-Start Engines New IROXTM coating increases bearing durability by more than five times Southfield, Michigan, March 23, 2010... Federal-Mogul Corporation ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals today affirmed a U.S. district court’s dismissal of a lawsuit claiming that American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) was required to have a private investigators license in order to operate intersection safety cameras in the State of Texas. Bell v. American Tra ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--With teenagers in the United States well known for rebelling against parents and family members that do things in teensâ best interests, TextArrest today announced a new safe driving mobile application designed to keep driversâ eyes on the road and off their phones. The new TextArrest app is sure t ... Continue reading
Amelia Island Concours Draws 275 Cars, Over 18,000 Hobbyists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contacts: Breanna Buhr/Sanaz Bakhtiari JMPR Public Relations (818) 992-4353 sbakhtiari@jmprpublicrelations.com 15th ANNUAL Amelia IslanD Concours d'Elegance DRAWS 275 CARS AND MORE THAN 18,000 HOBBYISTS Vintage Automotive Show Features Debut Of Norman Timbs Special, Celebrates Racing Legend ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. to Report First Quarter Earnings Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Webcast Conference Call Scheduled for 8:00 A.M. CT MILWAUKEE, March 23 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it is scheduled to release its first quarter 2010 financial results before market hours on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. The public is invited to participate in a webcast conference call and slide show presen ... Continue reading
Helmet Law Repeal Will Result in More Traffic Fatalities and Insurance Costs, AAA Reports
Total bill: $129 million in added economic costs to Michigan citizens DEARBORN, Mich., March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA Michigan strongly opposes legislation that will be considered by the House Committee on Regulatory Reform in Lansing tomorrow which would allow motorcyclists to ride without a helmet on the sta ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Opens New MINI Dealership in Tempe, Arizona
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced the opening of its new 19,300 square foot, state-of-the-art MINI dealership in Tempe, Arizona. The new franchise, awarded by MINI, represents the company’s second MINI dealership in the Phoenix market and it ... Continue reading
Refund Remedy for Toyota Owners Expands to Eight States, Says Hagens Berman
More consumers are taking legal action after left with dangerous, highly depreciated cars SEATTLE, March 23 -- Toyota owners in Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Illinois have added a new demand in the ongoing struggle against the car manufacturer concerning a long litany of safety complaints and issues: a refund, accordin ... Continue reading
Two-Wheel Thunder Comes to Sonoma
AMA Pro Motorcycle Fans Invited to Two-Wheel Thunder at Infineon Raceway Race Fans Invited FREE on Friday, April 2, for testing, Supermoto demos and more SONOMA, Calif. (March 23, 2010) - Motorcycle madness will take over Infineon Raceway during a two-day stretch as race fans are invited to the 5th annual Two-Wheel Thu ... Continue reading
New Steve McQueen book celebrates 'The King of Cool' on his 80th birthday
McQueen Book Celebrates 'The King of Cool' on His 80th Birthday Download image <http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/featured/prnthumbnew2/20100318/CG732 52> PHOENIX, March 23 -- Marshall Terrill's tribute to the small-town rebel who continues to keep so many millions spellbound will be published just in time for Steve McQue ... Continue reading
Cooperation with US homeland security company Expansion of industry customer business in the field of power-trains Substantial reduction in US government fleet's CO2 emissions MUNICH and WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The BMW Group has received a major order from the American law enforcement vehicle manufacturer, Carbon Motor ... Continue reading
Skoda UK Wins Second Consecutive Customer Care Award
Skoda UK has won Skoda Auto's Human Touch and Customer Care award for the second year in succession. This is the fourth time in five years that the award, presented at the company's annual Importer of the Year Awards in Prague, has been presented to the team responsible for Skoda's UK operations ... Continue reading
Gasoline Use and Prices Rise in U.S. (Again, Still, WTF)
NEW YORK, March 23, 2010; U.S. retail gasoline demand rose 1.4 percent in the week to March 19, according to a MasterCard SpendingPulse report released on Tuesday. Gasoline demand averaged 9.656 million barrels per day last week, up from 9.523 million the previous week, the weekly survey showed. Year-on-year, gasoline ... Continue reading
Allegations Driven by Plaintiffâs Attorneys Suing Toyota TORRANCE, Calif., March 23, 2010 â Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., (TMS) today addressed false claims regarding a 2002 Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) published by Toyota, as reported by CNNâs special investigations unit. On the CNN segment, plai ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand's All-new Chassis Cab Priced Lowest in Industry
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 23 -- -- All-new 2011 Ram Chassis Cab lineup offers lowest base price in the industry, yet with increased capability and more standard content -- Ram Truck Brand features best powertrain warranty in segment: 5 years / 100,000 miles -- 2011 Ram Chassis Cab is available with proven, commercial- ... Continue reading
In an impromptu visit to Europe, Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation, today made the formal announcement that Didier Leroy, EVP, Toyota Motor Europe, would assume the post of Chief Quality Officer for Europe. Mr Toyoda also reinforced his commitment to regaining customer confidence in Toyota's products a ... Continue reading
New Saab 9-5 Pricing Takes Off
Saab's new 9-5 enters the UK market priced at just £26,495 OTR for the 2.0TiD 160PS Vector SE model, making it a highly competitive proposition for buyers in the premium saloon sector. Cars are available to order from Saab dealerships today ... Continue reading
Sporty-Look High-Spec Honda Jazz Si Launched
Honda (UK) is introducing a sporty Si grade of its popular British-built supermini - the Jazz. The Jazz Si's enhanced looks and stylish extra features should appeal to younger drivers who want their car to stand out from the crowd ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Lends a Helping Hand
The Honda Foundation and Austral Honda in Queensland, has given a helping hand to the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation (QLD) with a donation of almost $30,000 to purchase a cryogenic storage facility (called a Dewar vapour phase storage unit) to assist with research into childhood cancers. ... Continue reading
Nissan Beefs Up Its Series 4 Navara ST-X Dual Cab with Improved Engine, Safety Features
At work or play, Nissan's gutsy, new top-of-the-range Series 4 Navara ST-X Dual Cab utility offers an unbeatable combination of mountainous torque, muscular good looks and a trove of additional equipment. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC to Develop New Fiat 500 Electric Vehicle for the United States
Chrysler Group LLC today announced its plans to engineer and produce a pure electric vehicle using the Fiat 500 platform. Shown earlier this year at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, the Fiat 500EV demonstrates the immediate benefits of the alliance between Chrysler Group and the Fiat Group as well as th ... Continue reading
Peugeot 308CC: Announced as a Finalist in 2010 Australian International Design Awards
European leader in the coupe-cabriolet sector, Peugeot has already sold over 650,000 units worldwide since the 206 CC was launched in 2001. 2009 marked 75 years since Peugeot introduced the 401 Eclipse in 1934 - the world's first electronically retractable steel roof. ... Continue reading
Ford SYNC Hits 2 Million Mark; Boosts Resale Value, Purchase Consideration and Customer Satisfaction
DEARBORN, Mich., March 24 -- -- Ford SYNC® voice-controlled communications and infotainment system installed on 2-millionth vehicle less than a year after hitting the 1 million unit milestone -- Ford data show the system boosts resale value of SYNC-equipped vehicles by more than $200 over vehicles without the option - ... Continue reading
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