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8.27Beijing Auto looks to build production facility in Lithuania

8.27Beijing Auto looks to build production facility in Lithuania

Beijing Auto looks to build production facility in Lithuania http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011930/Beijing-Auto-looks-to-buil d-pro duction-facility-in-Lithuania.html Shanghai, August 27 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese carmaker Beijing Automotive (BAIC) is mulling on the possibility of building a production facility in Lit ... Continue reading

8.27BYD to start selling electric buses by year end

8.27BYD to start selling electric buses by year end

BYD to start selling electric buses by year end http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011927/BYD-to-start-selling-elect ric-b uses-by-year-end.html Shanghai, August 27 (Gasgoo.com) BYD, China's largest rechargeable battery maker and an ambitious automaker, recently said its first batch of electric buses will roll off t ... Continue reading

Airo Wireless Announces the Release of the Intrinsically Safe A25is Cell Phone/PDA

Airo Wireless Announces the Release of the Intrinsically Safe A25is Cell Phone/PDA

Airo Wireless is pleased to announce the new Intrinsically Safe A25is - available for delivery in Q4 of 2009 Built on the same platform as the highly successful A25, and specifically designed to provide ruggedized, non-incendive, intrinsic safety for ex-hazardous environments The A25is the only handset on the market th ... Continue reading

Manufacturing Specialist ATG Relies on Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA for Facility Layout and Production Optimization

Manufacturing Specialist ATG Relies on Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA for Facility Layout and Production Optimization

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. & FELLBACH, Germany--Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that ATG Solutions GmbH, (Thüringen, Germany) a designer and manufacturer of production facilities and equipment, relies exclusively ... Continue reading

Motorists Surf the Web to Catch a Fast-Fit Bargain at ATS Euromaster

Motorists Surf the Web to Catch a Fast-Fit Bargain at ATS Euromaster

BIRMINGHAM, England--Motorists looking for a great deal on their new tyres can now surf the web and print a series of discount vouchers redeemable at any ATS Euromaster centre in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The vouchers are available online by logging on to http://www.atseuromaster.co.uk/voucher/inde ... Continue reading

NAVTEQ Study Shows Traffic-Enabled Navigation Can Save Drivers 4 Days per Year

NAVTEQ Study Shows Traffic-Enabled Navigation Can Save Drivers 4 Days per Year

Results Build Upon Fuel and Carbon Emission Savings Previously Reported CHICAGO, Aug. 27 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, has revealed further insights from a proprietary research study designed to assess the co ... Continue reading

Press release: RDM boosts rally engine reliability with Bekaert partnership

Press release: RDM boosts rally engine reliability with Bekaert partnership

RDM boosts rally engine reliability with Bekaert partnership Local teams can now apply same technological innovations as Formula One cars Bekaert Diamond-Like Coatings, the worldwide leader in performance engine coating technologies, is introducing its high-tech DLC coating solutions to a wide variety of motorsport cha ... Continue reading

SMSC Launches Its First TrueAuto™ Ethernet Transceiver

SMSC Launches Its First TrueAuto™ Ethernet Transceiver

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--SMSC , a leading semiconductor company that provides Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity™ solutions, today launched the LAN88710 MII/RMII 10/100 Ethernet Transceiver, its second TrueAuto™ Ethernet solution. This device is designed specifically to meet the high reliability standards required by automoti ... Continue reading

Still Time to Get in on the Action - Salvation Army Has Room for You in the 'Ride for the Red Shield' Motorcycle Run

Still Time to Get in on the Action - Salvation Army Has Room for You in the 'Ride for the Red Shield' Motorcycle Run

CARNEGIE, Pa., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army of Westmoreland County has room for you to ride. Slated for Saturday, September 5th, bike enthusiasts are invited to take part in the first annual "Ride for the Red Shield" Motorcycle Run. Helping to keep thousands of lives shielded from some of life' ... Continue reading

Team JEGS contingent heading to Beech Bend looking for trophies (NHRA/JEGS)

Team JEGS contingent heading to Beech Bend looking for trophies (NHRA/JEGS)

Team JEGS contingent heading to Beech Bend looking for trophies BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Aug. 26) -- Beech Bend Raceway Park will have a distinct yellow-and-black flavor this weekend with a host of JEGS.com-sponsored racecars set to compete at the final North Central Division race of the season. Div. 3 champion racers John ... Continue reading

Volvo: Truck deliveries in July 2009

Volvo: Truck deliveries in July 2009

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Please see the attached file for the full report. August 27, 2009 Reporters who want more information, please contact: Mårten Wikforss, AB Volvo, +46 31 66 11 27 or +46 705 59 11 49 Investor Relations: Christer Johansson, AB Volvo, tel +46 31 66 13 34 Patrik Stenberg, AB Volvo, tel ... Continue reading

2009 NATDA Trade Show to Be Largest in Company History

2009 NATDA Trade Show to Be Largest in Company History

NATDA to announce Certified Pre-owned Trailer Program at show LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 27 -- The North American Trailer Dealers Association announced today that they have sold out of exhibitor space for the 2009 NATDA Trade Show and Convention being held September 12-14, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Sh ... Continue reading

Alcoa Introduces New Web Tool that Compares the Economics of Aluminum and Steel Wheels for Truck Fleets

Alcoa Introduces New Web Tool that Compares the Economics of Aluminum and Steel Wheels for Truck Fleets

CLEVELAND--Alcoa announced today that its Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products business today introduced CalcuLighter™, http://www.alcoa.com/calculighter, an easy-to-use on-line tool, for truck fleet and owner-operators. CalcuLighter™ provides exact financial data comparing steel and aluminum wheel alternatives. ... Continue reading

ARAMARK to Expand Uniform Fleet with Hybrid Vehicles

ARAMARK to Expand Uniform Fleet with Hybrid Vehicles

WASHINGTON--ARAMARK Uniform Services will expand its fleet – the 11th largest private fleet in the United States – with 50 hybrid vehicles. The addition of the alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) will increase the fleet’s energy efficiency and help protect the air quality in the areas where the trucks will be deploye ... Continue reading

BILL ESTES FORD HOSTS ALL FORD CAR SHOW AT JFR BROWNSBURG SHOP

BILL ESTES FORD HOSTS ALL FORD CAR SHOW AT JFR BROWNSBURG SHOP

BILL ESTES FORD HOSTS ALL FORD CAR SHOW AT JFR BROWNSBURG SHOPBROWNSBURG, IN (August 26, 2009) --- John Force Racing’s Brownsburg, Indiana based shop and museum will be the site of the Bill Estes Brownsburg Ford All Ford Car Show, Thursday, September 3rd. The event will be hosted by the Mustang Club of Indianapo ... Continue reading

Cascade Corporation Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Call

Cascade Corporation Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Call

PORTLAND, Ore.--Cascade Corporation , a leading international manufacturer of lift truck attachments, forks and accessories, will host a conference call to report second quarter fiscal 2010 results on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Conference Call Information Robert C. Warren, Jr., President and Chief E ... Continue reading

Charlotte Region to be Home to First-Of-Its Kind Tire Testing Facility

Charlotte Region to be Home to First-Of-Its Kind Tire Testing Facility

- Research in Response to Federal Mandate Will Address Tire Safety, Wear and Energy Efficiency Issues - CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 27 -- Camber Ridge, LLC announced today that it is forming a consortium of automotive and motorsports companies to create a first-of-its-kind tire testing facility in the Charlotte Region. Veter ... Continue reading

Ecologic Transportation, Inc. Appoints Shelly J. Meyers Chairperson of Audit Committee

Ecologic Transportation, Inc. Appoints Shelly J. Meyers Chairperson of Audit Committee

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Ecologic Transportation, Inc. (“Ecologic Transportation” or the “Company”) (OTCBB: EGCT) is dedicated to environmentally friendly transportation products and services and encompasses three separate but integrated operations; Ecologic Car Rentals, Ecologic Systems and Ecologic Products, tod ... Continue reading

EMMR Night at SSP for Stock Car Saturday Night;

EMMR Night at SSP for Stock Car Saturday Night;

Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EMMR Vintage Cars Night at SSP's Stock Car Saturday Night Free Admission for all East Waterford, Dauphin, Abbottstown and Loysville Residents on Saturday Night Newberrytown, PA (August 26, 2009) - Racing action returns to the Susquehanna Speedway Park this wee ... Continue reading

FormTech Industries to Restructure Through Prearranged Chapter 11 Filing

FormTech Industries to Restructure Through Prearranged Chapter 11 Filing

Signs Asset Purchase Agreement to Sell Business to HHI Holdings, Leading North American Forging Company HHI Holdings to Provide DIP Financing to Support Operations ROYAL OAK, Mich., Aug. 27 -- FormTech Industries LLC ("FormTech"), a provider of forged metal components to the automotive light vehicle, heavy truck and in ... Continue reading

GE Capital Fleet Services Identifies $83 Million in Cost Savings for Customers in Second Quarter

GE Capital Fleet Services Identifies $83 Million in Cost Savings for Customers in Second Quarter

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--GE Capital Fleet Services today announced it identified nearly $83 million in cost savings for customers in the second quarter of 2009. GE’s work with customers to maximize return on their fleet investments has resulted in identified cost savings of approximately $183 million for the first half o ... Continue reading

Haas SL-20M and Okuma Macturn Special Pricing!

Haas SL-20M and Okuma Macturn Special Pricing!

HAAS SL-20 CNC LATHEw/ Live Tooling, C-Axis Haas CNC Control, Live Tooling, C-Axis, Parts Catcher, 20" Max Swing, 10" Maximum Turning Diameter, 20" Maximum Part Length, 20 HP, 4000 RPM, 2" Bar Capacity, Large Tooling and Chuck Jaw Package, Chip Auger, Excellent Condition, New 2000. NEW w/ Options Price Only $ 37,000! O ... Continue reading

Hearts on Fire: KMC H.O.G. Ride Supports Burn-Injured Youth

Hearts on Fire: KMC H.O.G. Ride Supports Burn-Injured Youth

Harley Chapter Presents $17k Check and Offers Motorcycle Rides to Campers NEW BERLIN, Wis., Aug. 27 -- August 18th, a motorcycle parade -- with members from the Kettle Moraine Harley Owners' Group Chapter (KMC H.O.G.) along with staff from Hal's Harley-Davidson, friends and family -- presented a check for $17,446, repr ... Continue reading

iBiquity Approves Toshiba Chipset for Use in Automotive Receivers

iBiquity Approves Toshiba Chipset for Use in Automotive Receivers

TOKYO, Aug. 27 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, announced today that the company has approved Toshiba Corporation's new radio chipset for use in HD Radio automotive receivers. Toshiba's new radio chipsets, TB2178FG and TC94A90FG ... Continue reading

John Force Racing Drivers Rev Up At Indy Testing

John Force Racing Drivers Rev Up At Indy Testing

 John Force Racing Drivers Rev Up At Indy TestingINDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 27, 2009) --- A day after three John Force Racing Mustangs tested at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis expectations are high for the team heading into the 55th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, September 3-7, 20 ... Continue reading

Point leader Troy Coughlin has horsepower to tame Muscle Car Nat'ls (NMCA/JEGS)

Point leader Troy Coughlin has horsepower to tame Muscle Car Nat'ls (NMCA/JEGS)

Point leader Troy Coughlin has horsepower to tame Muscle Car Nat'ls MILAN, Mich. (Aug. 27) -- Riding a streak of back-to-back victories that has catapulted him to a 240-point lead in the NMCA's Pro Street category, veteran racer Troy Coughlin arrives at Milan Dragway for this weekend's third annual JE Pistons Muscle Ca ... Continue reading

Poll: Vast Majority of Louisiana Residents Support Automated Traffic Cameras in Their Communities

Poll: Vast Majority of Louisiana Residents Support Automated Traffic Cameras in Their Communities

PHOENIX--According to the results of a new poll released this week, the vast majority of Louisiana residents support the use of photo traffic enforcement to monitor and discourage speed and red light running. The majority of residents also believe the technology brings positive improvement to driver behavior while redu ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: 2009 U.S. Tire Dealers Industry Report

Research and Markets: 2009 U.S. Tire Dealers Industry Report

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ddefe1/2009_u_s_tire_dea) has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Tire Dealers Industry Report" report to their offering. The U.S Tire Dealers Industry report, published annually, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts an ... Continue reading

SAE International Launches E-Books for Engineers on the Go

SAE International Launches E-Books for Engineers on the Go

WARRENDALE, Pa., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Staying up-to-date on mobility engineering technology and knowledgeable on its history just became easier with the launch of e-books from SAE International. The SAE online bookstore now offers a variety of titles in electronic format, including new releases, best-sell ... Continue reading

Seattle Solar Flowers Bloom in Westlake Park Display August 29 - September 7

Seattle Solar Flowers Bloom in Westlake Park Display August 29 - September 7

SEATTLE, Aug. 27 -- "Solar Flowers" reaching up to 18 feet high are blossoming in Seattle's Westlake Park, and not only are they good for reviving spirits, they're good for reviving computers and cell phones too. The oversized flower sculptures are partially powered by solar panels on the back of their petals and the b ... Continue reading

Solera Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results

Solera Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results

Fiscal Year Revenue of $557.7 Million, Up 3.3% on a GAAP basis and up 12.9% on a Constant Currency Basis; Fourth Quarter Revenue of $144.1 Million, Down 1.0% on a GAAP basis and up 13.6% on a Constant Currency Basis. Board of Directors Approves First Quarterly Cash Dividend. Company Issues Guidance for Fiscal Year 2010 ... Continue reading

TMC to End Production Contract with NUMMI in March 2010

TMC to End Production Contract with NUMMI in March 2010

TOKYO--TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced it will end its Corolla and Tacoma production contract with New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) on March 31, 2010 and shift production of those vehicles to Toyota wholly-owned facilities. Following the end of the contract, Tacoma pickups will be produced at Toyot ... Continue reading

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Statement on Ray vs Yamaha Trial Verdict in Orange, TX

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Statement on Ray vs Yamaha Trial Verdict in Orange, TX

CYPRESS, Calif.--Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in a Yamaha product-related accident, and we urge all our customers to follow the safety recommendations on our products and, as importantly, to always operate the products in a safe and responsible manner. The jury’s decision to reject the plaintiff’s ... Continue reading

Zipcar Launches Car Sharing Program at UA

Zipcar Launches Car Sharing Program at UA

New program gets students and faculty rolling with a convenient, cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Aug. 27 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing service, and The University of Alabama department of transportation services will announce the launch of Zipcar's ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group To Expand Accepted Product Liability Claims

Chrysler Group To Expand Accepted Product Liability Claims

- Decision reflects confidence in viability of the company AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 27 -- In a letter sent today to Members of Congress, Chrysler Group LLC announced that the company will accept product liability claims on vehicles manufactured by Chrysler LLC (now OldCarco LLC) before June 10, 2009, and involved in a ... Continue reading

Hyundai Genesis is Class of the 2009 Model Year With Most Top-Car Honors - VIDEO ENHANCED

Hyundai Genesis is Class of the 2009 Model Year With Most Top-Car Honors - VIDEO ENHANCED

Headlined by the 2009 North American Car of the Year Award, Hyundai's New Flagship Earns More Top Recognition than Any Other 2009 Introduction FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 27 -- Hyundai's all-new flagship, the Genesis sedan, launched to significant anticipation culminating with its coronation as the 2009 North America ... Continue reading

Lithium-Ion Battery Leader Ener1 Takes Stake in Electric Vehicle Maker Think Global - VIDEO ENHANCED

Lithium-Ion Battery Leader Ener1 Takes Stake in Electric Vehicle Maker Think Global - VIDEO ENHANCED

Deal Includes Long-Term Supply Agreement and Strategic Collaboration on Integrated Electric Drivetrain Systems NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Ener1, Inc. will take the lead among a group of investors that plans to inject $47 million of equity funding into Think Global AS, the Norwegian electric vehicle producer. Ener1, Inc. is t ... Continue reading

Automakers Achieve Enhanced Safety with Voluntary Commitment's September 1st Milestone

Automakers Achieve Enhanced Safety with Voluntary Commitment's September 1st Milestone

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 Automakers have now successfully implemented a voluntary agreement under which new cars and light trucks are engineered to be more compatible in front- and side-impact crashes. Since launching the agreement, manufacturers have been quickly increasing the percentage of vehicles with the compatibility ... Continue reading

Michigan Governor Granholm Sees How Eaton Takes a Village to Build a Hybrid

Michigan Governor Granholm Sees How Eaton Takes a Village to Build a Hybrid

KALAMAZOO, Mich.--In visiting the Charleston Township offices of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm saw how the company has created a village to raise what has now become a family of commercial hybrid vehicles. Granholm’s visit to the facility was promp ... Continue reading

2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback Vehicles Earn 2009 Top Safety Pick Awards

2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback Vehicles Earn 2009 Top Safety Pick Awards

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 27 -- The all-new 2010 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback have been named 2009 'Top Safety Picks' by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of "good" in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with elect ... Continue reading

Concentrated Driving Pleasure: The Mini Coupé Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED

Concentrated Driving Pleasure: The Mini Coupé Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED

MINI is celebrating a great birthday: Exactly fifty years ago, on 26 August 1959, the classic Mini was presented to the public for the first time, a unique story of success starting out and today giving MINI the perfect opportunity to look ahead without losing sight of the brand's great tradition. ... Continue reading

Point leader Troy Coughlin Has Horsepower To Tame Muscle Car Nationals

Point leader Troy Coughlin Has Horsepower To Tame Muscle Car Nationals

MILAN, Aug. 27, 2009: Riding a streak of back-to-back victories that has catapulted him to a 240-point lead in the NMCA's Pro Street category, veteran racer Troy Coughlin arrives at Milan Dragway for this weekend's third annual JE Pistons Muscle Car Nationals with designs on putting the NMCA Edelbrock Series Championsh ... Continue reading

High Speeds...Challenge of Mosport...Bring it on Conor Daly!

High Speeds...Challenge of Mosport...Bring it on Conor Daly!

Mosport, August 27, 2009: After proving to be the fastest driver at Trois Rivieres two weeks ago, Mazdaspeed driver Conor is currently focused on his next challenge of going even faster at the historic Mosport International Raceway outside of Bowmanville Ontario. The character of the race track is defined by sweeping c ... Continue reading

RacersIMC.com is an Official Contingency Sponsor of the 2009 SCCA National Championship Runoffs

RacersIMC.com is an Official Contingency Sponsor of the 2009 SCCA National Championship Runoffs

Bellevue, August 27, 2009: The Racers International Motorsports Connection has become an Official Contingency Sponsor of the 2009 SCCA National Championship Runoffs in all classes by giving the winners of each of the 25 classes a FREE lifetime membership on the RacersIMC.com website. In addition to the 1st place award, ... Continue reading

TEAMLINC demonstrates connected vehicle technology at Michigan International Speedway

TEAMLINC demonstrates connected vehicle technology at Michigan International Speedway

BROOKLYN, Aug. 27, 2009: Official testing of connected vehicle technology at Michigan International Speedway has now become a reality at the Irish Hills NASCAR racetrack. Following a January announcement by MIS, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Center for Automotive Research (CAR) to use MIS’ r ... Continue reading

Runoffs Has Plenty to Offer Rookies and Veterans in 2009

Runoffs Has Plenty to Offer Rookies and Veterans in 2009

TOPEKA, Aug. 27, 2009: The SCCA National Championship Runoffs are known, not only for great racing, but for an overall great time. The event’s debut at Road America promises to be no different, with plenty of activities planned to welcome all members. The Runoffs Rookie Program continues in 2009 with two sessions ... Continue reading

Team JEGS contingent heading to Beech Bend looking for trophies

Team JEGS contingent heading to Beech Bend looking for trophies

BOWLING GREEN, Aug. 27, 2009: Beech Bend Raceway Park will have a distinct yellow-and-black flavor this weekend with a host of JEGS.com-sponsored racecars set to compete at the final North Central Division race of the season. Div. 3 champion racers John and Mike Coughlin lead the Team JEGS charge, with John fighting fo ... Continue reading

Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP Pre-Race Quotes

Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP Pre-Race Quotes

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 26, 2009: Pre-race quotes from selected MotoGP riders for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 28-30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (listed by 2008 podium finishers, then alphabetical): VALENTINO ROSSI (No. 46 Fiat Yamaha Team, Italy, six-time MotoGP World Champion, 2008 Red Bull Indianapolis GP ... Continue reading

Just Plugs Protect Race Fans

Just Plugs Protect Race Fans

NILES, Aug. 26, 2009: As fans willingly get their senses assaulted by nitromethane-burning Top Fuel funny cars and dragsters as they reach ground-pounding speeds in excess of 300 mph, Just Plugs will make sure those attending the MAC Tools U.S. Nationals Sept. 2-7 at O’Reilly Raceway Park (ORP) at Indianapolis and ... Continue reading

Brawn GP Preview - Spa Francorchamps - August 26, 2009

Brawn GP Preview - Spa Francorchamps - August 26, 2009

2009 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS 28-30 AUGUST PREVIEW Just one week after Rubens Barrichello achieved Brawn GP's seventh victory of the 2009 Formula One season in Valencia, Round 12 takes the team to Spa in the forests of the Ardennes for the Belgian Grand Prix. One of the most historic races in Formula One ha ... Continue reading

IndyCar Series Announces Modifications To 2010 Schedule

IndyCar Series Announces Modifications To 2010 Schedule

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 26, 2009: Indy Racing League officials today confirmed the date for the 2010 IndyCar Series event at Kentucky Speedway and announced changes to the dates for the 2010 IndyCar Series races held at Texas Motor Speedway and Twin Ring Motegi. "We worked with our promoter partners to ensure they had race ... Continue reading

Race Win Leaders Ready For Only International Race

Race Win Leaders Ready For Only International Race

MONTREAL, August 26, 2009: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing’s pursuit of the 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Championships brings the team, and drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty, North of the Border this weekend, Aug. 28-29, for the Montreal 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The two-hour sprint on Montreal†... Continue reading

Euro Ncap: Five Stars and Best Marks for Škoda Yeti

Euro Ncap: Five Stars and Best Marks for Škoda Yeti

The best marks for safety for the Skoda Yeti: in the new, toughened crash test performed by Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), Skoda's compact SUV has achieved the highest rating - five stars. Besides adult occupant protection, the overall result reflects the vehicle's excellent child occupant and pedestrian pro ... Continue reading

Subaru Online Price Calculator Goes Live

Subaru Online Price Calculator Goes Live

Subaru has launched its online vehicle price calculator at www.subaru.com.au, developed in response to the Federal Government's clarity in pricing legislation. ... Continue reading

Final (Almost) C.A.R.S. Program Statistics From NHTSA

Final (Almost) C.A.R.S. Program Statistics From NHTSA

As of Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 Dealer Transactions Number Submitted: 690,114 Dollar Value: $2,877.9M Top 10 New Vehicles Purchased 1. Toyota Corolla 2. Honda Civic 3. Toyota Camry 4. Ford Focus FWD 5. ... Continue reading

Five Stars Turn Suzuki Rivals Green With Envy

Five Stars Turn Suzuki Rivals Green With Envy

Australia has a new budget beating green vehicle champion - the Suzuki Alto. ... Continue reading

Top Euro Safety Rating for New Liberty

Top Euro Safety Rating for New Liberty

The European specification new generation Subaru Legacy, known in Australia as Liberty, has achieved a top five-star crashworthiness rating. ... Continue reading

Skoda Superb Combi to Be Presented at Frankfurt Motor Show

Skoda Superb Combi to Be Presented at Frankfurt Motor Show

Skoda Auto will present a new model of the Superb Combi at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. ... Continue reading

The 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260: Increased Specification, Improved Efficiency and Enhanced Handling

The 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260: Increased Specification, Improved Efficiency and Enhanced Handling

The track focussed homologated-for-the-road 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260 takes design clues and technical innovations from the Lotus Exige GT3 racecar and combines with class leading emissions of just 199 g/km CO2 and exhilarating performance of 0-100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. ... Continue reading

Pleasant Voices for the S-Class

Pleasant Voices for the S-Class

The latest generation of the LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system is entering series production with the 2009 S-Class. Instead of saying the town and street separately as before, drivers can speak the desired destination as a single command - for example "Stuttgart, Epplestraße". The system immediately begins to ... Continue reading

All-New Saab 9-5 Saloon: Scandinavian Design Purity with Advanced Technology

All-New Saab 9-5 Saloon: Scandinavian Design Purity with Advanced Technology

Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, the all-new 9-5 saloon signals the dawn of a new era for the Saab brand. With progressive, confident styling and advanced technology, Saab's distinctive new flagship will bring a fresh, alternative choice to the premium saloon segment when it goes on sale in 2010. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Rocks for 59-Plate Deals

Vauxhall Rocks for 59-Plate Deals

With the September 1 plate-change just one week away, a VAT increase looming and dwindling funds soon set to make the governmen's scrappage scheme history, there's never been a better time to invest in a new Vauxhall. ... Continue reading

Five Stars for the Safest Polo Ever

Five Stars for the Safest Polo Ever

The new Polo has been subjected to the more stringent Euro NCAP crash tests and received the best possible score of five stars. Volkswagen put together a safety package for the new 5th-generation Polo including optimised body structure, a highly effective belt-and-airbag combination and driver-assist systems. The resul ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Appoints Dealership in Vancouver, BC

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Appoints Dealership in Vancouver, BC

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America is pleased to announce the appointment of a dealership in Vancouver. This will be the only Rolls-Royce dealer in Vancouver and one of only two Rolls-Royce dealers in Canada. ... Continue reading

Suzuki GB Adds SX4 Saloon to the Range

Suzuki GB Adds SX4 Saloon to the Range

Suzuki GB is pleased to announce the launch of a four door saloon to the popular SX4 range. The stylish new model is on sale now, priced at £11,895, and provides Suzuki with an added opportunity in the 'B' and 'C' small and medium size car segments. The new model is built in Japan and has enjoyed success in the dome ... Continue reading

Euro NCAP: Five Stars and Best Marks for Škoda Yeti

Euro NCAP: Five Stars and Best Marks for Škoda Yeti

The best marks for safety for the Škoda Yeti: in the new, toughened crash test performed by Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), Škoda's compact SUV has achieved the highest rating - five stars. Besides adult occupant protection, the overall result reflects the vehicle's excellent child occupant and pedestrian p ... Continue reading

U.S. Postal Service Tests Azure Dynamics Vehicle

U.S. Postal Service Tests Azure Dynamics Vehicle

OAK PARK, MI, Aug. 26 -- 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 its Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric vehicle is the newest addi ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Supplies Friction Technology for New ZF 8-Speed Automatic Transmission

BorgWarner Supplies Friction Technology for New ZF 8-Speed Automatic Transmission

BorgWarner's Friction Materials and Plates Improve Drag Loss, Contribute to Increased Fuel Economy and Lower Emissions AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 26 -- BorgWarner has been selected to supply its friction materials and plates for the new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP), debuting on the 2010 BMW 760i. BorgWarner's ... Continue reading

kbb.com Study: Cash for Clunkers Significantly Increased New-Vehicle Purchase Consideration, Dealer Showroom Traffic

kbb.com Study: Cash for Clunkers Significantly Increased New-Vehicle Purchase Consideration, Dealer Showroom Traffic

Shoppers Reveal Which Auto Manufacturers' CARS-Specific Incentives Most Impacted Brand Consideration IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 26 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Study, the CARS 2009 program, commonly referred to as Cash for Clunkers, was successful in changing in-market car shopp ... Continue reading

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