Andrew Ranger to make his debut with CJM Racing in Montreal
Andrew Ranger Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Sponsor: RIDEMAKERZ Owners: Tony & Bryan Mullet Nationwide Crew Chief: Paul Wolfe Nationwide Chassis: 010 Manufacturer: Toyota Engine Builder: Triad Andrew Ranger Quick Facts: • NASCAR Canadian Tire Series driver, Andrew Ranger, will be behind the wheel of the No. 11 RIDEMAKERZ ... Continue reading
Big Money, Big Names Return for Mr. DIRT at LVS 8/27/09
Mr. DIRT Track U.S.A. Returns to the Valley of Speed Thursday August 27, 2009 West Lebanon, NY: $17,500 is ont he line for the return of the most prestigious Modified Super DIRTCar Series event in the Northeast! Budweiser and Hoosier Tire present the 100 lap "Mr. DIRT Track U.S.A.". The Valley of Speed is set to bring ... Continue reading
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Chordiant Software, Inc. , the leading provider of Customer Experience (Cx™) software and services, today announced that BMW Financial Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG, will partner with Chordiant’s Cx Decision Management solution and predictive modeling capability to improve its man ... Continue reading
CCUC Announces Two Acquisitions Revealing Company’s Exciting New Business Model
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Classic Costume Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CCUC), a Business Development, Marketing and Manufacturing Conglomerate, announces today that it has recently completed the acquisitions of Imperial Coachworks, Inc. and Plug-In Motors, Inc. as wholly owned subsidiaries revealing the Company’s new business model ... Continue reading
Chevron Announces First Winners in Texaco Everyday Performance Instant Win Game
Brand new Chevrolet 2010 Camaro and gasoline for a year awarded 6 Days Left for More Chances to Win SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 25 -- Chevron Products Company today announced initial grand prize and first prize winners across the country for the Texaco Everyday Performance Instant Win Game. Grand prize winners receive a 20 ... Continue reading
College Student's '48 States in 48 Days' Bike Ride Moves Well Beyond the Halfway Point
Ohioan Phillip Nagle is riding his bicycle across the U.S. to raise funds to fight blood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma TIPP CITY, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- One month ago, July 20, 2009, Phillip Nagle began his quest to bicycle through all 48 states in the continental U.S. in 48 days, a total of nearly 8,000 miles. St ... Continue reading
Cross Country Automotive Services Rewards Service Providers With Perks Program
Improved Business Efficiency Also A Benefit of New Online Menu of Products, Services and Training MEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 25 -- Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country), the largest provider of driver and vehicle assistance services in North America, has developed a "perks" discount program for service providers ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Filtration, a division of Cummins Inc. today announced that it is consolidating a significant portion of its North American filter assembly operations into its facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, over the next several months in order to keep the business competitive in this region. Under the co ... Continue reading
Deere & Company and United Auto Workers Open Contract Negotiations
MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 25 -- The United Auto Workers and Deere & Company jointly announced today that they have begun collective bargaining on a new master agreement covering approximately 9,500 represented employees at 15 John Deere facilities. The current agreement became effective October 1, 2003. It expires at midnight ... Continue reading
DSR hosts 4th annual Open House Sept. 4 to benefit Riley Hospital for Children
(EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of one of the previous DSR Open Houses. Photo by Ron Lewis.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Will Truitt, 317-858-0356; cell, 317-340-8866; truittw@shoeracing.com DON SCHUMACHER RACING HOSTS FOURTH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE SE ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Golden State Collision Centers, Inc., will begin a month long fundraising campaign to benefit the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California. Golden State Collision Centers, in conjunction with the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce, will inaugurate this campaign during the r ... Continue reading
SMITHFIELD, R.I., Aug. 25 -- Howard Leight /Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC, the leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, is participating in a field study conducted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) in collaboration with Yale University that is evaluating the e ... Continue reading
Industry Leaders Launch Parking Data Ventures
CHICAGO--Newly launched Parking Data Ventures, LLC today announced the availability for licensing of a database that will make parking information from more than twenty (20) of the largest parking companies in North America available to consumers via the Internet and mobile data devices. By sourcing parking data direct ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin Jr / Pre-race Notes - NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Jeg Coughlin Jr / Pre-race Notes NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals O’Reilly Raceway Park Indianapolis, Ind. (Sept. 2-7) Jeg Coughlin won the Pro Stock title at last weekend’s Toyo Tires Nationals in Reading, Pa. and is now one of just nine racers to win 60 or more NHRA national events. The others are John For ... Continue reading
New Electric Scooter Meets Need for Economical Personal Transportation
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 25 -- MyGoPet, Inc. has announced the availability of the GoPet Personal Electric Transportation scooter, a new three-wheeled electric vehicle that's an easy-to-ride, earth-friendly alternative to other forms of transportation. GoPet is designed for numerous applications including moving personnel ... Continue reading
Power Sports Factory Announces Strategic Partnership with Boyesen Engineering
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.--Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF), announced today that it signed a letter of intent with Boyesen Engineering. The two companies have agreed to form a new wholly owned subsidiary of Power Sports Factory to design, manufacture and distribute all-new proprietary products and exclusively market all ... Continue reading
Ransone Has a Tough Ending at USARacing Pro Cup Series Race
Below and attached is a press release outlining Lucas Ransone's performance at Langley Speedway on Sunday afternoon. If you have any questions or would like any additional information please let me know. Ransone Has a Tough Ending at USARacing Pro Cup Series Race Hampton, VA: Rain caused for serious delay at the Hampto ... Continue reading
Reportlinker Adds 2009 Report on Global and China's Electric-Vehicle (EV) Markets
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. http://www.reportlinker.com/p0138808/Reportlinker-Adds-2009-Report-on-G lobal-and-Chinas-Electric-Vehicle-(EV)-Markets.html 1. EV Attracting Extensive Attention Petroleum crisis and worsening environmental pollution ha ... Continue reading
Reportlinker Adds European Used Car Market 2008
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds European Used Car Market 2008 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0138953/Reportlinker-Adds-European-Used-Ca r-Market-2008.html Introduction This Presentation highlights key data and trends in key European u ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global and China Car Navigation Industry Report, 2009-2010 - Order Now
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cce554/global_and_china_c) has announced the addition of the "Global and China Car Navigation Industry Report, 2009-2010" report to their offering. There are two kinds of car navigation systems: one is the embedded car multimedia information syste ... Continue reading
Ron Capps to drive NAPA/Race for Autism Late Model at Madera on Saturday
(EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of the No. 51 NAPA/Race for Autism Late Model that Ron Capps will drive this weekend at Madera (Calif.) Speedway) DON SCHUMACHER RACING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net RON CAPPS TO DRIVE NAPA/RACE FOR AUTISM LATE ... Continue reading
Schrader Does the ARCA Toledo-DuQuoin Double; Racing in 5 Events in 6 Days
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Veteran Schrader Does the ARCA Toledo-DuQuoin Double; Racing in 5 Events in 6 Days ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ TOLEDO OH (8-25-09) - For 54-year old NASCAR/ARCA veteran Ken Schrader, i ... Continue reading
The Busted Knuckle Garage Announces A Real Coffee Mug for Real Car Guys
For consideration on your site: If you prefer the smell of burnt rubber over that of burnt coffee, then this mug is for you! A full sized cup of java quaffed from our specialty mug with a real rubber tire base and the catchy graphics and important truth of "Grind the Beans, Not the Gears". Due to the custom nature of t ... Continue reading
Titan’s Giant OTR Tires in Production and Use
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc., has been manufacturing its products, including large 63-inch off-the-road (OTR) tires used in mining applications, without interruption. “It is interesting to see just how much misinformation is flowing around,” said Titan Chairman and CEO Maurice ... Continue reading
USAR- Credential Request Deadline for Concord 250
Hello ~ The deadline to submit a media credential request for the USARacing Pro Cup Series race at Concord Speedway - the Concord 250 - on September 5 is *noon on Tuesday, September 1.* Media credentials will be provided to accredited media representatives only. Please submit your name and affiliation with the request ... Continue reading
Victory Interview with David Ragan from NASCAR Nationwide Series at BMS
Attached is the audio file of the interview with race champ David Ragan along with a transcript and a link http://www.flickr.com/photos/nationwide/sets/72157622000649425/ to all the pictures we shot this weekend plus more that were not published. Nationwide will be at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal Sunday fo ... Continue reading
Viva México, Blue Bay Gran Esmeralda
Advertisement - Si no puede ver correctamente este mensaje haz click aquíEnviar a un amigo Términos & Condiciones: - Oferta válida para estadías en Septiembre - Aplica a habitación estándar de lujo con vista al jardín, en ocupación doble - Precio de las noches extra: $1,485.00 pesos por habitación y noche - Ho ... Continue reading
8.25Geely SUV base in Chengdu set to start operation
Geely SUV base in Chengdu set to start operation http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011897/Geely-SUV-base-in-Chengdu- set-t o-start-operation.html Shanghai, August 25 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese carmaker Geely Auto recently said that its SUV production base in Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan province, wi ... Continue reading
8.25GM may mortgage China assets to keep Opel
GM may mortgage China assets to keep Opel http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011895/GM-may-mortage-China-asset s-to- keep-Opel.html Shanghai, August 25 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors Co is considering a plan to retain its Opel and Vauxhall operations in Europe and may mortgage its assets in China to raise money, Reuter ... Continue reading
8.25Sinotruk H1 net profit fall by 40 pct
Sinotruk H1 net profit fall by 40 pct http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011898/Sinotruk-H1-net-profit-fal l-by- 40-pct.html Shanghai, August 25 (Gasgoo.com) Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Ltd said on Monday its profit attributable to shareholders dropped 39.8 percent year-on-year to 462 million yuan ($67.63 million) in the f ... Continue reading
More Efficient Materials Enable Use of Thermoelectric Technology In Wide Variety of Industrial, Automotive Applications NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies, and 5N Plus Inc. (TSX: VNP), a developer and pro ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Receives Order for Five Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric Buses from Votran
OAK PARK, MI, Aug. 25 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure") or (the "Company"), a leading developer of state-of-the-art green technologies that address environmental and cost issues for the commercial transportation industry, today announced that it has sold five Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric buses to Votr ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's August U.S. Sales Conference Call
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 25 - Ford Motor Company will release its August U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Tuesday, September 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. Conferenc ... Continue reading
DriverSide.com Launches New Site and Online Tool to Diagnose Common Car Ailments
SAN FRANCISCO--DriverSide.com, the first and only website dedicated to the car owner, today unveiled a new consumer site featuring a series of tools to help drivers keep their cars healthy and on the road. With over four in five (82 percent) US car owners now keeping their cars longer than originally planned1, proper c ... Continue reading
Here is the final update for another awesome weekend for Connor! Qualifying on pole for Saturday and winning the race and Sunday qualifying 3rd and winning again! With 4 races to go he has a 43 point lead. Thanks again to everyone for your support for Connor! Your well wishes and positive feedback really mean a lot to ... Continue reading
Michaels Law Group: Jury Teaches Toyota a Lesson on How to Treat Its Suppliers
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 25 -- Ending nearly two years of litigation, an Orange County jury recently voted unanimously in favor of SVP International and against Toyota Motor Sales, USA, awarding significant damages to the Toyota supplier. SVP was hired by Toyota in August 2007 to design and engineer a high-performan ... Continue reading
News Release - Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games Organizing Committee Officially Formed
For web version of this email, visit http://www.admail.net/view/1777220/689aad/ Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games Organizing Committee Officially Formed GUANGZHOU, China, August 25 - The 2010 Para Games of Asia (www.gzapg2010.cn/en/), part of the worldwide Paralympic Movement and governed by the Asian Paralympic Committe ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, PHEV market trends 2008-2020 – BATTERY IS THE KEY (2nd Ed.) http://www.reportlinker.com/p0138814/Reportlinker-Adds-Hybrid-Vehicles- Electric-Vehicles-PHEV-market- ... Continue reading
- Environmentally Conscious Splash Car Wash Proudly Offers Car Owners a Greener Alternative to High Eco-Impact At-Home Washing - STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 25 -- Splash Car Wash, the leading car-care company in Westchester and Putnam, NY and Fairfield, CT counties is pleased to announce its certification from the Internatio ... Continue reading
Zoombak Announces Upgraded Historical Tracking Features for All Zoombak Devices
NEW YORK--Zoombak™ (www.Zoombak.com) the leader in Personal GPS tracking devices, has announced significant upgrades to the tracking history features of all Zoombak devices, at no additional charge to users, as well as increased browser support. Beginning today, Zoombak users will see the following improvements: 90-D ... Continue reading
Redesigned 2010 Audi Q7 Availability and Pricing
-- Distinctive new LED front and rear lighting complemented by exterior updates -- 2010 Q7 models include 3G MMI 3D navigation screen and SIRIUS traffic -- Interior enhancements include additional ambient lighting, decorative inlays and available ventilated front seats HERNDON, Va., Aug. 25 -- Audi today announced the ... Continue reading
End of 'Cash for Clunkers' Program Creates Unprecedented Opportunity for Recycling
LAKEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Few could have imagined how popular the government's "cash for clunkers" program would become. When all is said and done, some 800,000 cars will have been scrapped for new, more fuel efficient vehicles. While this is good for the environment in terms of emissions, it c ... Continue reading
Sportec Launches 400 BHP Stage One Performance Upgrade for New Flagship Audi TT RS
APS of Brackley, UK importer for the Sportec range of vehicle performance enhancements, is pleased to announce the launch of a Stage One engine performance upgrade for the new 335 bhp, turbocharged five cylinder Audi TT RS ... Continue reading
Karl Schnorr Kraftfahrzeuge - Saturated Capacity for the Fiat 500 Abarth - Up to 200 hp
The Fiat 500 Abarth is currently the head in the range of Fiat. Those who wait for a really fast 500 will be satisfied as soon as this athlete passes through the school of capacity of tuner Karl Schnorr Kraftfahrzeuge ... Continue reading
Gemballa Mistrale: More Luxury and Sport or New Porsche Panamera
Right at the market introduction of the Porsche Panamera, GEMBALLA Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG for the first time publishes images of the GEMBALLA MISTRALE and presents fascinating features. The design of the GEMBALLA luxury limousine is even more dynamic, more striking and significantly more exclusive than its seri ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers - Message to Auto Dealers from the Department of Transportation
The CARS website has been fully operational overnight and will remain open for dealers to submit sales documentation until 8:00 p.m. EDT this evening. After that time, the system will be closed to new submissions. The deadline for completing new deals has already passed, so no dealer or consumer should agree to a CARS ... Continue reading
IIHS: 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger Earn Highest Possible Safety Rating
Auburn Hills, Mich., Aug 25, 2009 - Chrysler Group LLC announced today that the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger have earned the 2009 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). âWe are proud to receive the highest possible ratings from IIHS for the Chrysler Sebring a ... Continue reading
2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger named Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2009 Top Safety Picks Chrysler Group LLC demonstrates quality and safety in mid-size sedan segments AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Chrysler Group LLC announced today that the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger ha ... Continue reading
Found: Papa John's Long-Lost Camaro! Pizza For Everyone?
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-- "Papa" John Schnatter conquered roller coasters and the sweltering Texas heat, took the mound at professional ballparks, attempted a record for the world's highest pizza delivery, taught children how to toss pizza dough, chatted in football broadcast booths, rang the Closing Bell at NASDAQ, and met co ... Continue reading
Paulie Harraka, Joel Miller and Mazda's John Doonan Live Tuesday Night at 8pm EST
Indianapolis, August 25, 2009: RaceFanRadio's newest show, "the Next Level Presented by PitFit" continues to bring in some of the brightest young talent elevating through the ranks of motorsport and Tuesday night's show will continue that trend. Two former kart racers from opposite sides of the country will join in as ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: Chad Reed, Grand-Am's Roger Edmondson and Paul Kelly from I.M.S.
Indianapolis, August 25, 2009: 2009 AMA Motocross Champion Chad Reed "surprise last minute" addition to Monday's "On Track On Radio" show was newly crowned 2009 AMA Pro Motocross Champion, Chad Reed. Reed raced to his fifth victory of the season and clinched his first championship Saturday night at Budds Creek. Just un ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Announces Shipments of Revolutionary New Fuel Efficient Via and Reyo
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nationâs top-selling motor home manufacturer, today announced that shipments of the Companyâs revolutionary new 2010 Winnebago Via and Itasca Reyo have now begun with initial deliveries arriving at select dealers throughout the U.S. âThe culmination of ... Continue reading
Consumers and Toyota Biggest Beneficiaries of Clunker Cash
Washington Dc August 25, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the latest Cash for Clunkers tallies, international nameplates continued to dominate. According to the Detroit News, Toyota is the clunker replacement leader: Of all vehicles sold under the program, 19.2 percent were Toyotas. The Toyota Corolla remain ... Continue reading
Audi Joining The Battle At Road Atlanta
Setting up what is arguably the most anticipated North American endurance race in a generation, Audi will return to the American Le Mans Series in September in hopes of retaining its title at the 12th annual Petit Le Mans powered by MAZDA6 at Road Atlanta. Audi Sport Team Joest confirmed Tuesday the entry of two Audi R ... Continue reading
A prototype class where Acura, Mazda, Lola, Porsche, Radical and others will compete head-to-head (regardless of P1 or P2 designation) could be mouth-watering. Click here for Hi-Res The American Le Mans Seriesâ announcement at Road America of its consolidation of the LMP and GT classes - coupled with the introduct ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Results - Sonoma - August 23, 2009
SONOMA, Calif. - Results Sunday of the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma IndyCar Series event at the 2.303-mile Infineon Raceway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): 1. (1) Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 75, Running 2. (2) Ryan Briscoe, Dalla ... Continue reading
Hinchcliffe Climbs to Fourth Exiting Infineon
Toronto, August 23, 2009: James Hinchcliffe climbed a spot to fourth overall in the Driver Standings in the 2009 Firestone Indy Lights Series thanks to a sixth place finish in Round 13 on Sunday as Californiaâs Infineon Raceway marked the final road course event in this yearâs 15-race schedule. The Canadian r ... Continue reading
Tasca And Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Win Reading
READING, August 23, 2009: After three rainy days, one solid qualifying pass, and four rounds of racing, Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team celebrate with their second win of the season. âMy Motorcraft/Quick Lane team worked all night to get this Mustang right for Sunday morning,â said Tas ... Continue reading
Coughlin waits out numerous delays to win NHRA-leading sixth race of the season
READING, Aug. 23, 2009: Responding to increased pressure from the chase pack, back-to-back Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. showed why he's one of the best drivers in the history of the sport by winning the 25th annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals late Sunday night at Maple Grove Raceway. The defending event champion h ... Continue reading
SONOMA, Aug. 23, 2009: Dario Franchitti became the second driver to lead an IndyCar Series race from flag to flag and closed ground in the tight fight for the IndyCar Series championship. Franchitti won the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma at Infineon Raceway, while Ryan Briscoe's runner-up finish gave him the championship po ... Continue reading
Twenty-Inch 911 Turbo II Wheels for the Porsche Panamera
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is enlarging the range of customisation options for the new Panamera with new wheels in particularly sporting design: The new 20-inch forged wheels come in the same design as the wheels on the new 911 Turbo, standing out through five striking, highly polished double spokes, titan ... Continue reading
Opel Shows Super Efficient New Astra and Zero Emission Ampera
With the debut of the new Opel Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 17 â 27), the German brand will offer a super efficient palette of engines with remarkably low fuel consumption in the compact class. Together with the Opel Ampera, also starring at the show, the company reaffirms its strong commitmen ... Continue reading
Smart fortwo Edition Highstyle: New Smart Special Model - Stylish, Elegant and Classy
Smart is welcoming the autumn with a particularly stylish special model that is characterised by high quality equipment, fine materials and an unusual appearance. The new smart fortwo edition highstyle features exclusive paintwork in trendy chocolate brown metallic and elegant 12‑spoke 15" alloy wheels. The exclu ... Continue reading
Hyundai has released the first undisguised images of its new ix35, an all-new C-segment crossover that showcases Hyundaiâs distinctive new âfluidic sculptureâ design language. The ix35 replaces the popular Tucson â one of Europeâs best-selling SUVs â and will make its world debut at the Fr ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Combi to be Presented at Frankfurt Motor Show
Å koda Auto will present a new model of the Superb Combi at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The car is a logical continuation of the Superb model series and offers an ideal combination of practicality and elegance. The estate version of the companyâs flagship follows on from the hatchback, the current gener ... Continue reading
Volvo City Safety Names Best Car Safety Device by Businesscar
Volvo's pioneering City Safety technology has been named winner of the Best Car Safety Device at the new BusinessCar Techies awards. City Safety is designed to minimise the risk of collisions at low-speeds and is fitted as standard to all Volvo XC60 models. ... Continue reading
Skoda Australia Launches New-Look Diesel and Petrol Octavia RS Models
Skoda Australia new-look Octavia RS models builds on the brands sporty virtues which date back over more than 100 years since Skoda’s first foray into motorsport. Its dynamic design, class leading practicality and remarkable level of standard equipment, set the Octavia RS apart from its rivals. Two high performanc ... Continue reading
GM Considers Keeping Opel as Pressure Mounts
WASHINGTON/FRANKFURT August 24, 2009; David Lawder and Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reportexd that General Motors Co (GM.UL) is considering a plan to raise funding to keep Opel as an alternative to selling the unit to Magna International (Toronto:MGA.TO - News), sources with knowledge of the deliberations sai ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Swamped as Trade-In Rebate Ends
PHOENIX August 24, 2009 Tim Gaynor writing for Reuters reported that Americans swamped auto dealerships on Monday during the final hours of the government's popular "cash-for-clunkers" program, which offered rebates of up to $4,500 to trade in older gas guzzlers. Dealers from California to Texas saw lots empty of cars, ... Continue reading
Cash For Clunkers a Jolt For Car Sales; Not a Fix
As Cash for Clunkers comes to an end, auto industry comes down from its sugar high WASHINGTON August 24, 2009; Stephen Manning and Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that now comes the hard part for the auto industry -- luring customers without big Cash for Clunkers discounts. The popular government rebates gave au ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New research published this month in the journal Injury finds that while fatal cervical spine injuries to children in motor vehicle crashes are rare, they are more commonly seen in girls, in children who were restrained in passenger restraints, and in children who also s ... Continue reading
Zipcar Wraps Up Month-Long Program, Reveals Results of the 2009 Low-Car Diet
Annual event proves the economic and environmental impact of car sharing; underscores added health benefits of a low-car lifestyle CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 24 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing service, today announced the results of the 2009 Low-Car Diet, in which more than 250 people around the globe gave up th ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the $3 billion "Cash for Clunkers" program is expiring. The program provided $3,500-4,500 incentives for turning in less fuel-efficient vehicles to purchase new, more efficient ones. As of early Friday, the program had been a smash success, accounting for sales of 4 ... Continue reading
Kenworth T370 Hybrid Supports New York City Mayor Bloomberg's Green Transportation Initiatives
NEW YORK--The Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid truck was featured today at a press conference held by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to discuss the cityâs latest green transportation initiatives. The event took place at the Queens District 5 facility operated by the New York Department of Sanitation. ... Continue reading
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