New Audi A1 Test Drive ...Sort of: Episode 7 - VIDEO FEATURE
Bayern Footbal Club Stars Test the New Audi A1 Audi moves into subcompact segment for first time with A1 ⢠Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm on a secret mission ⢠National players are thrilled by the design and sportiness of the A1 Episode 7 in a multi-part video series on the design and production of t ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Opens Online Registration for Its 'Drive Your Toys to Illinois' National Rally
DECATUR, Ind., Jan. 28 -- Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, today announced that event registration for the Fleetwood MotorHome Association (FMA) "Drive Your Toys To Illinois" national rally in DuQuoin, Ill. June 26-30, 2010 is now available online at www.fleetwoodrv.c ... Continue reading
FORCE FOCUSED ON 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP ADDRESSES ECONOMIC ISSUES
FORCE FOCUSED ON 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP ADDRESSES ECONOMIC ISSUES Completes Year-long Consolidation of Racing Operations at Brownsburg Facility          YORBA LINDA – Responding to an unpredictable economy drag racing icon John Force on Thursday outlined a plan to insure both the competitive and f ... Continue reading
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.--The Town of Huntingdon, Tenn., is implementing a new traffic enforcement program after a 2009 study revealed that speeding on State Highway 70 threatens public safety. Huntingdon selected American Traffic Solutions (ATS) of Scottsdale, Ariz., to develop, install and monitor an automated red-light and ... Continue reading
Lincoln Stars Shine During Music's Biggest Night
- Lincoln will present viewers with unique concert-like commercials during the 52nd GRAMMY Awards®, which airs at 8 p.m. EST on Sunday on CBS - Commercials for the Lincoln MKZ, MKT and MKS will feature the Shiny Toy Guns performing the group's hit rendition of "Major Tom," which is the soundtrack for the current Linco ... Continue reading
Nelson Piquet, Jr. to Make ARCA Debut with Eddie Sharp Racing in Daytona
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ORLANDO, Fla.--ActivEngage, the automotive industry’s premium dealer chat software with business intelligence, today announced the launch of a unique program to help Toyota dealers communicate recall information to customers on dealership websites via live chat. ActivEngage proactively compiled all relevant recall in ... Continue reading
PPG Announces Automotive Coatings Executive Appointment
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries announced today that Timothy M. Knavish has been appointed vice president, automotive coatings, Americas, effective March 1. Knavish is currently PPG general manager, automotive coatings, Americas. He will continue to be based at the PPG automotive coatings headquarters in Troy, Mich., and to ... Continue reading
PPG Announces Automotive Refinish Executive Appointment
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries announced today John R. Outcalt has been appointed vice president, automotive refinish, and will assume global responsibility for PPG’s automotive refinish business effective March 1. Outcalt is currently vice president, automotive refinish, Americas. He will continue to be based at PPG’s ... Continue reading
PPG Announces Optical Products Executive Appointment
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries announced today that it has appointed Brett Craig vice president, PPG, and president, Transitions Optical, effective March 1. Craig is currently president, Transitions Optical. He will continue to be based at Transitions Optical headquarters in Pinellas Park, Fla., and to report directly to R ... Continue reading
Press Release: Tireman Auto Service Centers
Tireman Auto Service Centers fights recession with free tire repairs and free 36 month road hazard warranty Vehicle owners can take advantage of free services during tough economic times Toledo, Ohio - (January 28, 2010) - Tireman Auto Service Centers, located in Ohio and Michigan, has implemented two new "recession fi ... Continue reading
RWC SPEEDSTERS TO ADVISE COVINA, CA, STUDENTS ON MOTORSPORTS CAREERS
www.MySpace.com/racerswhocare P R E S S R E L E A S E RWC SPEEDSTERS TO ADVISE COVINA, CA, STUDENTS ON MOTORSPORTS CAREERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOLLYWOOD, CA SCBA # 725708-692 PU WHO: Racer Who Care spokesracers champion National Hot Rod Association speedster, Fast Jack Beckman, and world land speed record setter at t ... Continue reading
Toyota Dealers Offer Free Collector's Edition Indianapolis Colts Playoff Posters
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 28 -- Eleven Toyota dealerships in Central Indiana will be passing out free collector's edition Indianapolis Colts playoff posters, starting this Friday, January 29. The poster, dubbed "Drive-Thru," helps commemorate the Super Bowl-bound Colts run through the playoffs, with a final stop in Miami, Flo ... Continue reading
vAuto Customers Continue to Set Performance Records
OAKBROOK, Ill.--vAuto customers show continued strength through 2009 and into 2010. “With vAuto’s real-time, up-to-the-minute used-vehicle pricing information, we are able to make better decisions when purchasing pre-owned cars and trucks, and enabling us to price vehicles more accurately for our market” Ramsey N ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Spotlight 'Punch Dub' Game in Super Bowl Ad, Online Campaign Touting Product Family
Volkswagen Introduces Classic "Punch Buggy" Game with Modern Day Twist; Super Bowl Ad Features Cameo from Actor and Comedian Tracy Morgan HERNDON, Va. Jan. 28 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a new campaign called "Punch Dub," an update on the classic Punch Buggy game, designed to increase model awareness ... Continue reading
ST. PAUL, Minn.--3M today reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.30 per share on sales of $6.1 billion, with operating income margins of 21.9 percent (a). Sales and per-share earnings increased 11.1 percent and 69 percent year-on-year, respectively. Excluding special items (b-g) in the fourth quarter of 2008, fourth-qu ... Continue reading
CAR-X Auto Service Offers Vehicle Safety Inspections in San Antonio, TX
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--Doug Stine, Car-X Auto Service Store Manager in San Antonio, TX, was featured in an NBC News 4 WOAI story on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, about the Toyota recall involving sticking accelerator pedals. Doug spoke about some of the symptoms that drivers should be aware of that might indicate a problem, in ... Continue reading
Gyrodata’s Announces New SQ3 Quality Assurance Initiative
HOUSTON--Gyrodata Incorporated, a worldwide leader in high-technology wellbore placement services for the energy industry, today announced the introduction of the SQ3 Quality Assurance Initiative — an internal certification program designed to take quality management to the next level. “Gyrodata is all about qualit ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON & PLANO, Texas--Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that its technology enabled the development and manufacture of more than 90 percent of the vehicles that ... Continue reading
PolyOne and MPC Inc. Produce Eco-Friendly Engine Cover for Award-Winning Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid gets a premium metallic look under hood using less energy and eliminating environmental risks associated with paint CLEVELAND, Jan. 28 -- Leading automotive manufacturer MPC Inc. (Walworth, WI) and PolyOne Corporation created an eco-friendly engine cover for the award-winning 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. ... Continue reading
Chicagoland Toyota Dealers to Give Away 2010 Prius at Upcoming Chicago Auto Show
Local Residents Must Access Special Facebook Page To Enter Sweepstakes CHICAGO, Jan. 28 -- The 30 dealers who comprise the Chicagoland Toyota Dealers are offering one lucky person the opportunity to win an all-new 2010 Toyota Prius at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. "The 2010 Chicago Auto Show Prius Giveaway" is being ... Continue reading
BIO Welcomes President Obama's Remarks on Advanced Biofuels
WASHINGTON--The United States can lead the world in deploying advanced biotechnology for biofuels and create thousands of new jobs by implementing policies to support the emerging industry. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today applauded President Obamaâs call in the State of the Union address to enc ... Continue reading
Certified Transmission Selects Demand Solutions Advanced Planning & Scheduling Software
The automotive remanufacturer chose Demand Solutions automated production scheduling system to increase production efficiency ST. LOUIS, Jan. 28 -- Demand Management, Inc., a global resource for managing the supply chain for small and midsized enterprises, today announced that Certified Transmission, a leading remanufa ... Continue reading
Majority of People and Assets to be Relocated to Toledo and Greater Detroit Areas KALAMAZOO, Mich., Jan. 28 -- Dana Holding Corporation announced today that it will consolidate its Heavy Vehicle Products operations in Kalamazoo, Mich., and Statesville, N.C., into two locations in the Toledo, Ohio, area and a yet-to-be- ... Continue reading
FEBRUARY 9: NASCAR Star Tony Stewart To Sign Autographs At Daytona-Area Office Depot
[cid:image002.jpg@01CAA00C.672FAD70] MEDIA ALERT WHO: NASCAR star Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and team owner at Stewart-Haas Racing. WHAT: Stewart will sign autographs for fans at the local Office Depot store in Ormond Beach, Florida. Office Depot is t ... Continue reading
Fitch: Risks Remain Present for U.S. Auto ABS in 2010 Amid Late-2009 Stabilization
NEW YORK--Despite performance improvements late last year, loss frequency will remain heightened for U.S. prime auto ABS in 2010 with unemployment expected to remain in the 10% range for much of 2010, according to Fitch Ratings. After hitting record highs in 2009, U.S. prime auto loan ABS loss rates posted improvements ... Continue reading
Harman International to Announce Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results
STAMFORD, Conn.--Harman International Industries, Inc. will announce results for its fiscal 2010 second quarter on Monday, February 8, 2010. At 4:40 p.m. EST on Monday, February 8, 2010, Harman’s management will host an analyst and investor conference call to discuss the second quarter results. Those who wish to part ... Continue reading
Integer: Industry Leaders Gather In Beijing To Address Diesel Emissions Legislation
BEIJING--According to CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers), the commercial vehicle/truck production and fleet sales from January to November 2009 grew by 24.46% and 21.84 respectively and overall over 20% production and sales growth rates of the year are anticipated. Since there will be more trucks and ... Continue reading
MT. LAUREL, N.J.--PHH Corporation (“PHH” or the “Company”) today announced the closing on January 27, 2010 of a series of transactions resulting in the sale of certain fleet lease assets originated and serviced by PHH Vehicle Management Services Inc. (“PHH VMS”), the Company’s indirect wholly-owned Canadi ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d856c7/strategic_analysis) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of European and North American Green Telematics Market for Passenger and Commercial Vehicles" to their offering. “Although a few fleet com ... Continue reading
Sypris Awarded Contract Extension with ArvinMeritor
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Sypris Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc., announced today that it has entered into a multi-year extension of its supply agreement with ArvinMeritor to provide drive train components for its commercial vehicle axle line. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “We are pleas ... Continue reading
vAuto Customers Continue to Set Performance Records
OAKBROOK, Ill.--vAuto customers show continued strength through 2009 and into 2010. “If there is a secret to success” Ramsey Nissan of Upper Saddle River, NJ., retailed 40% more Pre-Owned vehicles in 2009 than in 2008. “I am a firm believer there is no such thing as luck,” says John Creran, Ramsey’s General S ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Focus Shifts to NADA Convention in Orlando Feb. 13-15
2010 NADA convention's economic impact on Central Florida to exceed $30 million MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For more than a year, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has worked in the trenches to restore retail and wholesale auto financing; lobbied successfully to prevent the collapse ... Continue reading
Energy Secretary Chu Recognizes ECOtality/eTec for EV Progress
PHOENIX--U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today recognized ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLE), and its wholly owned subsidiary, eTec (Electric Engineering Transportation Corporation), for the companyâs work toward establishing robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States. Secretary ... Continue reading
EV THINK Releases U.S. EV-Ready Cities Index
Four California Cities Top the List - Including Los Angeles and San Francisco WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Today, electric vehicle company THINK released its first U.S. EV-Ready Cities Index. Topping the list was Los Angeles followed by San Francisco with Chicago and New York tied for third. The THINK EV-Ready Cities Index w ... Continue reading
Loan used to modify Smyrna, Tenn., manufacturing plant for production in 2012 WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Today, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy has closed a $1.4 billion loan agreement with Nissan North America, Inc. The loan will support the modification of Nissan's Smyrna, Tenn., ma ... Continue reading
Nexteer Automotive's Electric Power Steering System Featured in CODA All-Electric Car
SAGINAW, Mich., Jan. 28 -- Nexteer Automotive, the only tier one automotive supplier committed exclusively to wheel-to-wheel advanced steering and driveline systems, will supply its electric power steering (EPS) technology to the all-electric car from CODA Automotive due out in California in late 2010. Capable of trave ... Continue reading
Gladiator GarageWorks Revs Up Garage Organization with Giveaways at the 2010 Washington Auto Show
Gladiator Brand Will Feature New Custom Chopper at the Show BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 28 -- As auto enthusiasts cruise into Washington D.C. for the annual auto show, Gladiator® GarageWorks will lift the hood on garage organization. Featured with Potomac Garage Solutions in booth WAS-ACC110, Gladiator brand will be sh ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. to Sponsor Northwest Flower & Garden Show
-- Show to Highlight New Trends in Sustainability -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 28 -- Subaru of America, Inc. is once again sponsoring the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Subaru will be back in its third year to sponsor the Northwest Flower & Garden Show, now under the ownership of O'Loughlin Trade Shows. This year, the s ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Five of Ward's '10 Best Engines 2010'
Fuel Economy, Lower Emissions or Performance? BorgWarner's Advanced Technologies Deliver All Three AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 28 -- BorgWarner supplies a variety of advanced engine technologies -- such as turbochargers, timing systems, emission control devices, glow plugs and control modules, and pressure sensor glow pl ... Continue reading
JR Motorsports Announces 2010 Schedule for Danica Patrick
MOORESVILLE, Jan. 28, 2010: Danica Patrick will compete in 12 NASCAR Nationwide Series races with the possibility of 13 in her debut season with JR Motorsports, co-owner and general manager Kelley Earnhardt announced today. The only event uncertain on Patrickâs schedule is the Feb. 13 season opener at Daytona Inte ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Announces 10 New Sizes for its Popular, All-season Touring AVID TRZ
FULLERTON, Jan. 28, 2010: YTC has widened the size range of its popular all-season touring tire, the AVID TRZ® (Three Ride Zones), to include 10 new H-rated sizes. These new tires improve upon the TRZ lineâs considerable range of fitments to now include more European, Asian and domestic vehicles that require an ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: Derek Daly and Star Mazda's Team Juncos
Indianapolis, January 28, 2009: Former F1 / IndyCar driver, Derek Daly, talked about his new driver development program and how he has identified some unique traits that every driver needs today to be a true champion PLUS he announced he'll host a "reality based interactive infomercial" teaching young drivers and their ... Continue reading
Indianapolis, January 28, 2009: With the "Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona" this weekend, host Bill Wood decided to have a couple of former champions tell us all about winning it. Road racing legend Hurley Haywood has logged more miles and wins than most competitors will ever dream of. He told us why the race is so big to the ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: Bobby Waltrip's - This Week On Dirt Part Two
Indianapolis, January 28, 2009: In Mid-January, RaceFanRadio welcomed another new show to our 2010 broadcast line-up as we got "down and dirty" in the world of dirt kart racing with "This Week On Dirt"! Former karter and longtime racer Bobby Waltrip will pilot the show every Tuesday night at 8pm Eastern as RaceFanRadio ... Continue reading
Atlanta, January 28, 2009: Tonight on "Track Chic Live", Xtreme Racer and Rock Singer Heather Williams, shares her varied background including participating in the "X Games", releasing a new album and attempting to be a top female racer in just about anything that goes fast...and if she doesn't knock you over, she'll r ... Continue reading
2010 Grand-Am Daytona Pace Cars Get "ZOOM-ZOOM" As Mazda Will Pace Rolex Series
DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 28, 2010: As the field approaches the green flag for both the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Cask No. 16 Rolex 24 At Daytona and the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Fresh From Florida 200 at Daytona International Speedway, Mazda is guaranteed to be at the front of the g ... Continue reading
Dynamic Dampers Will be Required In Top Class of USF2000 Series
PALMETTO, Jan. 28, 2009: Dynamic Suspensions supplies state-of-the-art dampers to racing teams competing in everything from rallying to Formula One. In 2010 its list of teams will include many competing in the new USF2000 National Championship presented by Cooper Racing Tires and powered by Mazda, because Dynamic dampe ... Continue reading
-- Audi Super Bowl ad is third consecutive entry after success of past two ads -- Green Police-themed ad supported with a unique social and viral media campaign -- HERNDON, Va., Jan. 27 -- Audi announced that it has created a series of social media programs in support of its third Super Bowl ad. Both the ad and the soc ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Returns to SCCA as Contingency Sponsor
FULLERTON, Jan. 28, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation is returning to the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) as a contingency sponsor for the 2010 Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour and Solo National Championships. Yokohamaâs ADVAN Neova® AD08 ultra high-performance tire is now eligible for the SCCAâs cont ... Continue reading
Ashley Freberg Leads Skip Barber Southern Points After Six Races
SEBRING, Jan. 28, 2010: Talented, young female racer Ashley Freiberg is prepared for an exciting new racing campaign in 2010. Freiberg, 18, hits the legendary pavement at Sebring International Raceway this Thursday and Friday (Jan. 28-29) as the top contenders in the highly-competitive BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National S ... Continue reading
A1 Team USA Holdings LLC awarded $4.5 million final judgment against A1 Holdings Ltd., et al.
FAIRFAX, Jan. 28, 2010: A1 Team USA Holdings LLC (âTeam USAâ) has been awarded a $4.5 million dollar judgment against A1 Holdings Ltd., Antonio Teixeira and Lyndhurst Holdings N.V., jointly and severally, for materially breaching a settlement agreement resulting from a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Fairfax ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles - Seeing the Big Picture
By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx London January 28, 2010; The burgeoning electric vehicle EV industry cannot be understood by simply looking at cars. The complete market value is, and will remain, about double the market for cars. The leaders such as Toyota, Honda and Nissan make electric vehicles for many applic ... Continue reading
Euro NCAP's top Five Achievers of 2009
For the first time, Euro NCAP can now release its top five safest cars of 2009, based on their maximum five star award and their overall score. Top of this list is the Volkswagen Golf VI that was first tested in 2008 under the former rating scheme and was re-released in 2009. ... Continue reading
Correction of ASA Press Release - THE ADVENTURE BEGINS IN SOUTH AFRICA
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE January 28, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ... Continue reading
Carbon Motors Teams Up with Top Suppliers and Advisors
CONNERSVILLE, Ind.--Following last week’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy that Carbon Motors Corporation’s loan application was deemed substantially complete under the provisions of Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, the Company announced today that it has designated Au ... Continue reading
Huntington is Top Auto Lender in Ohio for Fourth Quarter
Expertise in auto dealer financing boosts Huntington to top spot COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated's Auto Finance & Dealer Services group was the No. 1 lender in Ohio for the fourth quarter of 2009. Huntington's share of loans for financing the sales of new and used cars and trucks through f ... Continue reading
-Provides 2010 Full Year Financial Guidance- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 28 -- International Speedway Corporation (OTC:ISCB) (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year ended November 30, 2009. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091005/FL87045LOGO ... Continue reading
Marketlinkx Direct Inc. Announces Superbowl Events Featuring 2010 Maybach Zeppelin Automobile
MIAMI--Marketlinkx Direct Inc. is thrilled to announce, in conjunction with Maybach and Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale, a star-studded event program during Superbowl week in Miami. Among the high-profile events planned, the highlight will be the grand unveiling of the 2010 Maybach Zeppelin automobile. “This is just ... Continue reading
Polaris Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today reported record net income of $1.31 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2009, an 18 percent increase from $1.11 per diluted share for the prior year period. Net income for the fourth quarter 2009 was $43.9 million, representing an increase of 21 percent from the prior ... Continue reading
Zenergy Power Plc Secures First Commercial Sale of Fault Current Limiter
LONDON--Zenergy Power (LSE:ZEN), the superconductor energy technology company, is pleased to announce the receipt of the first commercial order for a superconductor Fault Current Limiter (‘FCL’). Placed by UK-based Applied Superconductor Limited (‘Applied Superconductor’), the landmark order is for the purchase ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - THE ADVENTURE BEGINS IN SOUTH AFRICA
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE January 28, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ... Continue reading
BEIJING, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd. , a leading provider of automation and control technologies and applications in China, today announced that it will report financial results for its fiscal 2010 second quarter ended December 31, 2009 before the market open on Thursda ... Continue reading
[KIA MOTORS NEWS] Kia Rio & Rondo vehicles recommended by 2010 Consumer Guide & About.com
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Rio & Rondo vehicles recommended by 2010 Consumer GuideR & About.com - Rio selected by Consumer Guide for fuel economy, user-friendly instrum ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Reports Record Results for Fiscal 2010 First Quarter
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, today reported fiscal 2010 first quarter net sales of $2.43 billion and income from continuing operations of $191.2 million, or $2.10 per share, excluding non-cash intangible asset impairment charges1. This compares wi ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Transcat, Inc. , a leading global distributor of professional grade handheld test and measurement instruments and accredited provider of calibration, repair services, parts inspection and production model engineering, announced today that it has acquired privately-held United Scale and Engineering Corp ... Continue reading
USA Truck Announces Fourth Quarter Results
VAN BUREN, Ark., Jan. 28 -- USA Truck, Inc. today announced base revenue of $85.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009, a decrease of 8.3% from $92.9 million for the same quarter of 2008. We incurred a net loss of $2.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, as compared to net income of $0.6 mi ... Continue reading
Kia Rio And Rondo Named 2010 Consumer Guide Automotive Recommended Vehicles
Award-Winning Kia Vehicles Honored by Leading Online Consumer-Focused Resource for New and Used Vehicles - Rio selected in the subcompact car category for fuel economy, user-friendly instruments and driver controls - Rondo chosen in the midsize category for build quality as well as passenger and cargo room IRVINE, Cali ... Continue reading
Statement from Toyota on Supplier CTS
ERLANGER, Ky., Jan. 27 -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA) has been working closely with supplier CTS on a revised design that effectively remedies the problem associated with accelerator pedals. Pedals featuring the revised design are now in full production at CTS to support Toyota's needs ... Continue reading
The Rushville Indiana Firefighters Car Show will be held on June 19 2010
The Rushville Firefighters Car Show will be held on June 19 2010 By carshownationals.com Dated: Jan 28, 2010 The Rushville Firefighters Car Show Rushville Riverside Park Amphitheater in Rushville Indiana, located in the 100 blk of west Water St. The Rushville Firefighters Car Show Rushville Riverside Park Amphitheater ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $1.3 Billion in 2009*
Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings of $440 Million Reported DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 28 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $1.3 billion in 2009, an improvement of $2.8 billion from a net loss of $1.5 billion a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $2 billion in 2009, compared with a loss of $2.6 ... Continue reading
Toyota Accelerator Pedal Recall In Europe
There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. ... Continue reading
Exxon Mobil Corporation Declares First Quarter Dividend
IRVING, Texas--The Board of Directors of Exxon Mobil Corporation today declared a cash dividend of 42 cents per share on the Common Stock, payable on March 10, 2010 to shareholders of record of Common Stock at the close of business on February 10, 2010. This first quarter dividend is at the same level as the dividend p ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 28 -- -- Full year net income of $2.7 billion, or 86 cents per share, a $17.5 billion improvement from a year ago. Pre-tax operating profits of $454 million, a $7.3 billion improvement from a year ago++ -- Fourth quarter net income of $868 million, or 25 cents per share, a $6.8 billion improvement ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Joins AA Driving School Fleet
Ford's position as Britain's top choice for learner-drivers has been underlined with the announcement of a major new vehicle supply deal with the AA Driving School ... Continue reading
New Driver Trio for the Audi R15 TDI
Audi Sport leaves nothing to chance in its endeavour to bring the prestigious Le Mans trophy back to Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm. Not only the technology of the Audi R15 TDI is being subjected to further development. The drivers' line-up for the 24 Hours of Le Mans (France) has been extended as well. ... Continue reading
Volvo to Introduce an Energy-Efficient 2.0-Litre GTDi Engine
Volvo Car Corporation is introducing an all-new four-cylinder 2.0-litre Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDi) engine in the Volvo S80, V70 and XC60, offering great performance and efficiency all in one. ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Honda to Build Second Plant in China
Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., a joint venture of Honda in China, will build a vehicle production plant with lower environmental impact to meet continued growing demand in the Chinese market ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Triton Ute Crowned Overlander Magazine's Four-Wheel Drive of the Year for 2009
Triton four-wheel drive GLX-R utility has claimed Overlander Magazine's four-wheel drive of the year award for 2009 - the first utility ever to take out the title. The award marks back-to-back wins for Mitsubishi, with the company's legendary four-wheel drive Pajero wagon claiming the award the previous year. ... Continue reading
Hand-Built for the Highest Quality: Mercedes-Benz Starts Production of the SLS AMG
Following its world premiere at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany in September 2009, series production of the SLS AMG is now commencing in Sindelfingen, the largest of the Mercedes-Benz production plants. ... Continue reading
Territory Achieves 5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating
Ford Australia's award-wining Territory SUV has received the maximum five-star safety rating in the latest round of ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) testing. ... Continue reading
Second HEMI-powered Dodge to Join Team Mopar Australia
The opposition will see red when Team Mopar Australia launches a second HEMI-powered Dodge down the quarter mile in 2010. The second Dodge in red livery will give Team Mopar Australia an advantage in their goal to remain at the top of the Pro Stock Championship leader board. ... Continue reading
BMW Introduces High-Tech Innovations Package for X5
A high-tech Innovations package has arrived for the popular BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle. ... Continue reading
Andreas Prillmann appointed as Chief Commercial Officer of Lotus Cars
Lotus continues to expand and strengthen its Senior Management team with a further appointment to announce Andreas Prillmann as Chief Commercial Officer responsible for Sales, Marketing and After-sales functions. ... Continue reading
90th Anniversary Mazda Axela and Mazda Biante Special Editions on Sale in Japan
Hiroshima, Jan 27, 2010; As part of celebrations marking its 90th anniversary, Mazda Motor Corporation today launched special edition versions of the Mazda Axela sports compact (known overseas as the Mazda3) and Mazda Biante mid-size tall 'high-roof' minivan for the Japanese market. Both models are equipped with Mazda' ... Continue reading
Mazda Releases Facelifted Atenza in Japan; 2.0L Engine Models Qualify for Japan's Eco-car Tax Breaks
Hiroshima, Jan 26, 2010; Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of the facelifted Mazda Atenza (known overseas as the Mazda6) for the Japanese market. Available in three body styles - Sedan, Sport (five-door hatchback) and Sport Wagon - Mazda's globally acclaimed mid-size car has been refined and evolved, and it g ... Continue reading
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