Vehicle Make/Model: PONTIAC / VIBE Model Year(s): 2009-2010 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: JAN 21, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V018000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE Potential Number of Units Affected: Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING MO ... Continue reading
Evergreen Energy Raises Approximately $7 Million through a Registered Direct Offering
DENVER--Evergreen Energy Inc. (NYSE Arca: EEE) announced that it entered into definitive agreements with institutional investors in a registered direct offering with gross proceeds of approximately $7 million. Evergreen expects to receive net proceeds of approximately $6.5 million after deducting placement agent fees a ... Continue reading
CTS Comments on Toyota's January 21 Safety Voluntary Recall
ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation today provided comments on Toyotaâs recent accelerator pedal recall. As previously announced by Toyota, the January 21 voluntary recall results from what Toyota described as âa rare set of conditions which may cause the accelerator pedal to become harder to depress, slower to re ... Continue reading
The unmatched wire wheel aftermarket manufacturer, Texan Wire Wheels(TM) and custom clothing and accessories designer; Slab Culture launches official slab fashions and accessories line for Slab Riders. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 -- Texan Wire Wheels(TM), LA's premier source for car wire wheels, has formed a joint venture wit ... Continue reading
Alcoa Recognized by Honda For Quality
NEW YORK--Alcoa Latin America’s Utinga plant in Santo André, Brazil was recognized by Honda Motorcycle of Brazil for outstanding quality performance. Alcoa received Honda’s top quality supplier award following Honda’s thorough assessment of its supplier network in Latin America over a 12-month period. “We are ... Continue reading
APR Motorsport Press Release Before the 24 Hours of Daytona
To all, Please see attachments of our press releases for immediate release as you see fit. The following are links to the releases as hosted at our website: http://www.goapr.com/news/2010/01/26/apr-motorsport-prepares-for-2010-s t reet-tuner-assault/ http://www.goapr.com/news/2010/01/26/apr-motorsport-unveils-audi-s4-i ... Continue reading
Beaudry RV Giving Customers What They Want
Tucson, AZ (Vocus) January 26, 2010 – Beaudry RV is excited to announce enhancements to the http://www.beaudryrv.com/events.html [2nd Annual Western RV Show and Sale], which begins this week. These enhancements are in direct response to customer requests in an effort to make this event the best opportunity for m ... Continue reading
Bose Corporation Introduces the Bose Ride™ System for Heavy-Duty Trucking
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--Bose Corporation today announced an entirely new kind of product for the trucking industry -- a product that has nothing to do with sound. The new Bose Ride™ system replaces a conventional air-ride truck seat with a Bose® suspension base and an integrated, custom-designed seat top. It provides ove ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Expects Higher Sales and Revenues and Profit in 2010
Reports Solid Profit and Improved Financial Position in Turbulent 2009 PEORIA, Ill., Jan. 27 -- Caterpillar Inc. today announced sales and revenues of $32.396 billion for 2009, a decrease of 37 percent from $51.324 billion in 2008. Profit per share was $1.43, down 75 percent. Excluding redundancy costs of $0.75, 2009 p ... Continue reading
Crisis Expert Says Toyota Makes Right Decision on Safety Issue
DALLAS, Jan. 27 -- An expert in crisis management said today that Toyota made the correct decision when it stopped the sale of most of its popular models due to a safety issue. "Toyota is following the model used by Tylenol in 1982, when it pulled all Tylenol products off the shelves after a 12-year-old girl died from ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Says Europe Faces Third Consecutive Year of Falling Auto Sales
LONDON, January 27 -- CSM Worldwide, the global automotive forecasting firm, said today that it expects vehicle sales in Europe to fall for the third consecutive year in 2010, as governments in the West pull away the scrappage schemes that propped up demand in 2009. CSM is forecasting that 2010 sales in Europe will fal ... Continue reading
MAUMEE, Ohio, Jan. 27 -- Dana Holding Corporation will announce its 2009 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. At 10:30 a.m. EST on that date, members of the company's senior management team will host a conference call and supporting webcast to discuss these results and answer ... Continue reading
Fitzgerald Auto Malls Punished for Being Honest
KENSINGTON, Md., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- You do everything correctly; you treat people fairly; you provide a public benefit to your community. Can you actually be punished for being honest? In the case of Jack Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, you certainly can. Early last year, GM and Chrysler cut thousa ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 27 -- Ford bringing the next Explorer to Chicago-area plant, and 1,200 jobs along with it Not only will the next-generation Ford Explorer redefine the SUV, it will also bring jobs to the company's Chicago Assembly Plant - 1,200 in all. The new, fuel-efficient Explorer will begin production at the ... Continue reading
Gears & Ears 33 car show Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville,IL - June 27, 2010
Gears & Ears 33 car show Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville,IL - June 27, 2010 By carshownationals.com Gears & Ears 33 Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville,IL - June 27, 2010 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Open to all types of cars. Gears & Ears 33 Hosted By the Midwest Street Rod Association of Illinois. ... Continue reading
DENVER & LIPPSTADT, Germany--Intermap Technologies, the foremost worldwide 3D digital mapping company, today announced a collaboration with Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a leading provider of innovative driver assistance systems, regarding a predictive front lighting system based on Intermap’s reliable 3D road geometries. ... Continue reading
NADA Statement on the Toyota Recall
McLEAN, Va., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) issued the following statement today on the Toyota recall: "Toyota is doing the right thing. The safety of the customer is of paramount concern. Toyota has a reputation for resolving problems quickly. We certainly hope th ... Continue reading
Pep Boys to Carry Green Earth Technologies' Automotive Appearance Products For West Coast Test
STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 27 -- Green Earth Technologies (Pink Sheets: GETG), a leading manufacturer and marketer of "green" environmentally safe consumer packaged goods products, announced a West Coast test for "G"-Branded automotive appearance products at Pep Boys. The initial test will run in approximately 100 Pep Boys ... Continue reading
Port of Los Angeles Features Vision Industries Zero Emission Truck Rollout in Video
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 -- Vision Industries Corp. (OTC:VIIC) (BULLETIN BOARD: VIIC) , producers of the zero emission plug-in electric/hydrogen fuel cell hybrid Tyrano(TM) truck is pleased to announce that the Port of Los Angeles has released a video regarding its commitment to bringing cutting-edge, zero-emission solutio ... Continue reading
NEEDHAM, Mass.--PTC , The Product Development Company®, today announced that Volvo Group has signed an agreement moving PTC from a directional decision to a firm strategic decision to use Windchill®, PTC’s PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software, for Volvo Group’s strategic VPDM (Virtual Product Data Manageme ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins Sponsor Automation Federation Boy Scout Jamboree Exhibit
THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION NEWS RELEASE Contact: Becky Schneider (919) 990-9266 bschneider@automationfederation.org Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins Sponsor FIRST® Interactive Robotics Station in the Automation Federation’s Boy Scout Jamboree 2010 Exhibit Research Triangle Park, NC (27 January 2010) - ... Continue reading
TomTom NV updates ilocal website
AMSTERDAM--TomTom NV (AEX:TOM2) announces a refresh of www.ilocal.nl. As a member of TomTom, ilocal is now able to offer its customers an improved user experience. Advertisers can enjoy increased exposure, as millions of TomTom users can download the business locations, on to their devices, via TomTom HOME. The refresh ... Continue reading
Toyota SUA Victims Call for Comprehensive Recalls
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The family of crash victim Anne Ezal called on Toyota Motor Corporation to widen its unintended acceleration recall remedy program to include some of the most troubled model years: the 2002-2006 Camry. Anne Ezal died on February 25, 2007, after the 2005 Camry sh ... Continue reading
UL Joins Project Get Ready NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 27 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in safety testing and certification, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the non-profit Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to support Project Get Ready, an initiative to aid U.S. cities preparing ... Continue reading
United Autosports FIA GT3 Line-up Set
<http://www.Swiftpage5.com/CampResource/2X0NG972HV7JJTIK/bi o/Text.jpg> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bob Abdellah Just Marketing International babdellah@justmarketing.com + 1 317 344 1821 FRANCO - AMERICAN DRIVER HENRI RICHARD JOINS UNITED AUTOSPORTS European - American Team Completes FIA GT3 European Championship Ro ... Continue reading
Zero Traffic Fatalities in Jackson, TN in 2009
JACKSON, Tenn.--For the first time in 25 years, no deaths occurred as the result of a traffic crash in Jackson, TN, the city announced at a news conference this morning. In 2006, the year the Jackson Police Department began utilizing American Traffic Solutions’ (ATS’) technology-based systems to enforce traffic law ... Continue reading
United Auto Workers, Teamsters to Call Toyota 'A Danger to America'
Labor, Consumer and Environmental Advocates Will Bring Toyota Protest to Japanese Embassy Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa and United Auto Workers (UAW) Vice President Bob King, representing UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and UAW Vice President Jimmy Settles, will lead a delegation of labor representatives, e ... Continue reading
NRC Chairman Jaczko to Keynote USA's Largest Energy & Environment Conference February 1 in Phoenix
PHOENIX--The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will keynote the 13th annual Energy & Environment Conference (EUEC) to be held February 1 to 3, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Convention Center. Chairman Jaczko will join a record number of over 650 senior level speakers at ... Continue reading
PENDLETON, Ind., Jan. 27 -- Remy International, Inc. today announced it has reached a long term agreement with Allison Transmission to continue supplying Remy electric motors for the GM-Allison Hybrid EP40 and EP50 systems. The GM-Allison Hybrid EP40 and EP50 systems are the most advanced two-mode parallel hybrids for ... Continue reading
2010 Suzuki Kizashi Earns Highest Safety Ratings in NHTSA NCAP Crash Tests
All-new Suzuki sport sedan receives five-star rating in both frontal and side-impact crash tests. Kizashi offers the most standard safety features in its price class and already meets the NHTSA's 2014 side-impact safety standards. Class-leading list of standard safety equipment, including class-exclusive standard eight ... Continue reading
Kia Rondo Named to About.com 'Best Family Cars Under $20,000' List
Kia Crossover Utility Vehicle Honored by Respected Online Resource - Kia Rondo highlighted for versatile seating arrangement and low starting price - Midsize CUV offers family necessities, including safety features, comfort and ample interior space IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 27 -- Having recently honored the popular 2010 For ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Electric Car Wins 2010 Green Car Vision Award - VIDEO ENHANCED
Electric Hatchback a Significant Step for Automaker, Green Car Journal Says WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Nissan Leaf battery electric car has been named Green Car Journal's 2010 Green Car Vision Award(TM) winner at The Washington Auto Show. The innovative Leaf is scheduled to go on sale later this year. Along with the Le ... Continue reading
Toyota Facing an Audi-like Media Firestorm
AUTO CENTRAL - January 27, 2010: About a quarter of a century ago, Audi sales and reputation in the North American market were crushed by accusations that depressing the brake pedal on Audi 5000 cars caused the vehicle to accelerate. Consumer and consumer-watchdog hysteria peaked after â60 MINUTESâ showed fak ... Continue reading
Nation's Largest Manufacturing Sector Calls On President and Congress to Safeguard Industry Jobs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the president prepares to address Congress and the nation, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) is calling upon the administration and lawmakers alike to act to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and promote a competitive domestic motor vehicle parts suppli ... Continue reading
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company to Launch Electric Vehicle Trial
ARLINGTON, Va.--GridPoint, Inc., an established leader in smart energy solutions, today announced that Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), a subsidiary of Constellation Energy , has launched a multiyear plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) demonstration project using GridPointâs smart charging software. Wi ... Continue reading
ECOtality to Discuss New EV Technologies
PHOENIX & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLE), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today that Don Karner, President of ECOtalityâs wholly owned subsidiary, eTec (Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation), will participate in a panel discussion of new te ... Continue reading
New Vauxhall Astra Encased in Giant Snow Globe
Vauxhall Motors today provide a sneak preview of a giant, bespoke snow globe, specially designed and built for the hotly-awaited Vauxhall Ice Skate event. ... Continue reading
India's First Monorail Car Brought by Scomi Successfully Tested in Mumbai
MUMBAI, India, Jan. 27 Scomi Group, a leading provider of urban transit systems across the globe focusing on the emerging markets of India, China, Gulf States and Brazil, announced the successful trial run of India's first monorail car for the Mumbai Monorail project. The test run was flagged off by the Honorable Chief ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Operation of New Solar Hydrogen Station
TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda today began operation of a next generation solar hydrogen station prototype at the Los Angeles Center of Honda R&D Americas, Inc., intended for ultimate use as a home refueling appliance capable of an overnight refill of fuel cell electric vehicles. Designed as a single, integrated unit to fit i ... Continue reading
ResponseLogix® Survey: 2010 Internet Driven Car Sales Projected to Grow Dramatically
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--ResponseLogix, Inc., the leading provider of automotive digital response management software for internet leads, today released the results of a customer survey that shows internet sales are expected to become even more dominant in terms of the percentage of total dealership sales. Half of the dealer ... Continue reading
Jeep Celebrates With A Hat Trick Of 4x4 Awards
Jeep has dominated the winners' podium by claiming first place in three of 4x4 Magazine's six award categories - Extreme, SUV and Budget 4x4 of the Year. ... Continue reading
Spyker Pays $74 Million for Saab
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor AMSTERDAM - January 27, 2010Spyker reached a deal yesterday night with General Motors for the take over of Saab. Yesterday morning I spoke to Victor Muller, CEO of the Dutch sports car manufacturer, who by that time could only say that he was in Stockholm and that there was â ... Continue reading
BMW has scooped seven awards from one of the country's leading fleet publications. BusinessCar magazine has bestowed BMW with the headline honours of 'Manufacturer of the Year' and 'Environmental Award of the Year' in addition to five further product specific awards ... Continue reading
Mazda Urges Customers To 'Buy Now' Before Scrappage Scheme Ends
Mazda UK has welcomed the news that the Government will share out the remaining scrappage scheme budget based on retail sales in 2009. Consequently, the Japanese brand will get sufficient funding from the Government to satisfy customer needs for the balance of the scrappage scheme. However, with limited funds now avail ... Continue reading
Peugeot 308 CC Gets Six Appeal
The Peugeot 308 CC now has extra six appeal with the introduction of a new 1.6 litre 156 bhp Euro 5 THP turbo-charged petrol engine and a new 6-speed automatic gearbox ... Continue reading
Insight Hybrid Even More Affordable
Honda's Insight has reaffirmed its status as the most affordable hybrid car on the market with a brand new PCP offer. Customers can now get behind the wheel of the Insight SE for just £199 per month. ... Continue reading
New Mazda6 Facelift Confirmed for Australia
Mazda Australia has confirmed Australia's favourite imported medium car Mazda6 will receive a facelift in 2010, with the new range adding design and specification upgrades and an all-new Touring wagon. ... Continue reading
Presentation of the New MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team
Today, the new Silver Arrows Formula One works team MERCEDES GP PETRONAS was presented at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart ... Continue reading
SHELTON, Connecticut, January 26 -- As the world narrows its focus on environmental concerns, interest in eco-friendly cars is broadening, according to a new international study by Survey Sampling International (SSI). SSI conducted an online study October 1-10, 2009, of 1,000 people per country in China, Japan, and the ... Continue reading
New Porsche Museum Celebrates Its First Birthday
Museum Welcomes More Than Half a Million Visitors in its First Year ATLANTA and STUTTGART, Germany, Jan. 26 -- More than 530,000 visitors from all across the world, 2,555 guided tours and some 14,326 grilled steaks at the Christophorus are some of the more significant numbers tallied by the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--The Carroll Shelby Foundation will auction a one-off Jordin Sparks Edition 750 horsepower 2010 Shelby GT500 Super Snake next week during the 3rd annual âJordin Sparks Experienceâ at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. The live auction, which will begin with a minimum bid of $75,000, will take place Feb ... Continue reading
AAA Approved Auto Repair Shops Quality Service Award Winners -- Southern California
Dear Editor, This is for your consideration and interest for your followers and audience. Helps drivers with their car maintenance. Thank you, Elaine Elaine Beno Corporate Communications Automobile Club of Southern California Get breaking news updates on local gas prices/travel/safety on the Auto Club Twitter feed<http ... Continue reading
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