Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Introduces Newest Addition To The Duravis Tire Line
Duravis M895 offers all-season, off-road capabilities to light truck & commercial tire line NASHVILLE, Tenn. April 28, 2009; Since its introduction in 2007, the Bridgestone Duravis⢠heavy-duty light truck commercial tire line has been providing customers with the durability and reliability they need for the toughe ... Continue reading
DETROIT April 8, 2009; Tom Krisher writing for AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s Saturn brand will either be sold or phased out by the end of this year, nearly two years faster than previously announced, the brand's top executive said Tuesday. Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak said the brand, once billed as a ... Continue reading
The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and the City of Seattle are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Nissan will introduce zero-emission vehicles in the United States in 2010 and will mass market them globa ... Continue reading
2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID AVERAGES 81.5 MPG, SETS WORLD RECORD WITH 1,445 MILES ON SINGLE TANK OF GAS
The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 1,000 Mile Challenge Car Login to download images. Drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques achieve 1,445 miles on a single tank of gas in a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid â averaging 81.5 mpg in Washington, D.C. â and set world record for gasoline-powered, midsize sedan The Fusio ... Continue reading
CTS Announces First Quarter 2009 Results
ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation today announced first quarter 2009 revenues of $118.1 million, compared to $172.8 million in the same period last year, reflecting the impact of the global recession. The adjusted net loss in the first quarter 2009, which excludes charges for restructuring and non-cash goodwill impairment ... Continue reading
New American Made and Designed 110 MPG Car Has Corvette Like Power
NAPOLEON, OH-- Douglas Pelmear President/CEO of HP2G LLC is pleased to announce that the first 110 MPG production vehicle in the history of the automotive industry will become a reality-- all made in the USA. Revenge Designsâ Verde Super Car is currently in production stages. Powered by the HP2g engine, shown on C ... Continue reading
NADA Urges GM to Treat Dealers Fairly and Equitably
Elimination of Pontiac disappointing, but not surprising WASHINGTON, April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following are statements from John McEleney, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, on General Motors' plan to reduce its dealer network and phase out its Pontiac division: "GM's decision to ra ... Continue reading
New Automotive Study Helps Auto Engineers Reduce Vehicle Weight
Greener, Lighter, Safer Steel Vehicles Can Be Achieved Through New Vehicle Noise, Vibration and Harshness Approach DETROIT, April 28 -- A study commissioned by WorldAutoSteel shows automotive engineers a new approach to design for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) called "Hybrid Interior Noise Synthesis (HINS)." The ... Continue reading
Jones: General Motors Must Treat Over 2,600 Dealerships Closures 'Fairly and Honorably'
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 28 -- Former U.S. Attorney G. Douglas Jones called on embattled automaker General Motors today to honor existing dealerships closure agreements and to treat the over 2,600 dealerships that are to close "fairly and honorably." "We understand that GM needs to reduce the number of dealerships in or ... Continue reading
Dreams Come True For Indianapolis 500 Rookies
INDIANAPOLIS April 28, 2009: Though four rookies competed in the first three IndyCar Series events of the season, those races were akin to dipping their feet into the water. Now, theyâre about to take the plunge. On May 5, Stanton Barrett, Mike Conway, Robert Doornbos and Raphael Matos will begin preparations for ... Continue reading
New Study in NSC Journal of Safety Research Suggests Drivers More Distracted than They Realize
ITASCA, Ill., April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study reported in the National Safety Council's Journal of Safety Research suggests drivers tend to overestimate their driving skills and underestimate their distraction caused by other activities while they drive. The study suggests that drivers may engage in oth ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Jr. Team Grabs Tissot Pit Crew Win in Talladega
Talladega, April 27, 2009: Dale Earnhardt Jr.âs No. 88 pit crew won the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award in Sundayâs (April 26) NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway. <p> It was the fourth pit road win in the last five races for a Hendrick Motorsports team. The other recent Hendrick winning teams w ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport - VIR Race Report Team
Danville, April 27, 2009: After running near the front most of the day, the AIM Autosport team had to settle for eleventh place when a late race spin and problems in the ensuing pit stop put the CONSOL Energy No 61 Ford Riley two laps down in the Bosch Engineering 250 at Virginia International Raceway. Leading up to th ... Continue reading
Kansas Points for Hinch on Oval Debut
Toronto, April 27, 2009: James Hinchcliffeâs oval racing debut in the Firestone Indy Lights Series saw the Canadian produce a 12th place finish after 67 flat-out laps at the Kansas Speedway in Sundayâs âKansas Lottery 100â, 26th April. After back-to-back third place podiums in St. Petersburg and Lon ... Continue reading
Newman Wachs Racing April Testing Report
Mundelein, April 27, 2009: With two months between Rounds one and two of the Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda, what better to do than go testing? Coming off a dominant performance at the season-opener in Sebring, Newman Wachs Racing drivers John Edwards and Markus Niemela spent three day ... Continue reading
TAG Heuer Eyewear Teams With Pat Rogers
Weston, April 2009: TAG Heuer âAvant-Gardeâ Eyewear has announced a partnership with well-known Harley-Davidson retailer and racing enthusiast, Pat Rogers. As the owner of numerous car and motorcycle dealerships, including Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson near Loweâs Motor Speedway in Concord, North C ... Continue reading
Heinz-J. Otto To Become President Of Behr America
Troy, April 28, 2009: Heinz-J. Otto has been named president of Behr America, a leading supplier of automotive air-conditioning and engine-cooling systems, effective June 1. Otto comes to Behr with extensive senior management experience with major industrial and auto supplier-companies. He previously was the CEO of KSB ... Continue reading
KLD Energy Technologies Launches Pilot Partner Program Targeting Asian Vehicle Manufacturers
AUSTIN, Texas--In response to growing demand, Austin-based KLD Energy Technologies, Inc. announces the launch of a new Pilot Partner Program, dubbed P3, for two- and three-wheeled vehicle manufacturers worldwide. Targeting manufacturers based in India and China, the program enables selected companies to test KLD Energy ... Continue reading
VENTURA, Calif.--ThinGap Automotive, a majority-owned subsidiary of ThinGap LLC, today announced the Turbo Generator, a subsystem for increasing fuel economy of mass-produced vehicles by generating electrical energy from vehicle exhaust gases before being emitted into the atmosphere. The company expects significant fue ... Continue reading
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) will join a roster of industry executives, top policymakers and leading scientists to discuss strategies for public policy and the development of environmentally beneficial biodiesel fuel at the Southwestern Biofuels Association Policy Summit, slated for May 27-28, 2009, at the ... Continue reading
Prize CapitalTM Announces Due Diligence Phase for $10 Million Algae Fuel Prize
SAN DIEGO--Prize Capital, LLC today announced the due diligence phase, covering final planning, rules development and schedule for a proposed $10 million Algae Fuel Prize focused on spurring the development of radically advanced fuels from algae. Lee Stein, founder and chairman of Prize Capital, made the announcement i ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Year-end Financial Results
KARIYA, Japan, April 28 -- DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009: -- Consolidated net sales totaled 3,142.7 billion yen (US$32.0 billion), a 21.9 percent decrease from the previous year. -- Consolidated operating loss totaled 37.3 billion yen (US$379.8 mill ... Continue reading
Key Challenges and Issues facing the Liquid Biofuels: The North American Market
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Liquid Biofuels: The North American Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p0118049/Liquid-Biofuels-The-North-American -Market.html INTRODUCTION STUDY GOAL AND OBJECTIVES This BCC Research report is designed to offer an in ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Announces Date of 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
ZHEJIANG, China, April 28 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves and related auto parts in China, announced today that its 2009 annual stockholder meeting will be held at 9:00 AM China Standard Time (UTC +8) on Wednesday, June ... Continue reading
Navistar Enters Engine Supply Agreement with Developer of Daewoo Commercial Buses
MELROSE PARK, Ill.--Navistar Engine Group, an operating unit of Navistar, Inc. , has entered a supply agreement to develop and produce diesel engines for two new Daewoo Bus brand commercial buses for Korea and other global markets. Under the agreement, Navistarâs Brazilian affiliate MWM International Indústria ... Continue reading
Conference Board Says Consumer Confidence "Soared" in April
NEW YORK April 28, 2009; Anne D'Innocenzio writing for the AP reported that hopeful signs that the worst may be over for the economy boosted Americans' moods in April, sending a closely watched barometer of sentiment to the highest level since November. The New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Technology to Announce Its First Quarter of 2009 Financial Results on May 5
JINZHOU CITY, Liaoning, China, April 28 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced that it will report its financial results for the first quarte ... Continue reading
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--Zurich, a leading property and casualty insurance provider in North America and globally, announced today Big O Tires, LLC (âBig Oâ) has selected Zurich North America Commercial as its preferred property & casualty insurance provider for its approximately 500 franchise tire store owners i ... Continue reading
Chrysler Lenders and Treasury Reach Deal
DETROIT April 28, 2009; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that the U.S. Treasury has reached an agreement in principle with Chrysler LLC's first-lien lenders that may help the troubled automaker avoid bankruptcy, two people briefed on the discussions said on Tuesday. The terms of the high-stakes debt restruct ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Reports First Quarter Results
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 28 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. reported its first quarter operating results, highlighted by increased sales and orders for its emergency rescue products in difficult economic conditions. For the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, Spartan reported: -- Net earnings of $0.19 per diluted share -- Net s ... Continue reading
MSNBC's Cool Car Technologies You Can't Have Now
Washington DC April 28, 2009; The AIADA reported Want your car to automatically brake to avoid a crash, fly high over traffic-clogged roads, or get 100 miles per gallon? Too bad, because while all of those things are technically possible, they are impractical for legal or financial reasons, which mean you can't have on ... Continue reading
TOKYO, April 28 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. Fourth Quarter Results Honda reported a net loss for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2009 totaled JPY 186.1 billion (USD 1,895 million), a decreas ... Continue reading
Daimler Posts EBIT of Minus Euro 1,426 Million in First Quarter of 2009
- Net loss of euro 1,286 million (Q1 2008: net profit of euro 1,332 million) - Revenue significantly below prior-year level at euro 18.7 billion - Decreases in unit sales and revenue expected for full-year 2009 - Implementation of measures with the aim of saving euro 4 billion in 2009 - Gradual improvement in operating ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Linden, New Jersey, which is 13 miles southwest of Manhattan and bordering Staten Island in the New York Metropolitan area, has selected American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) to run the Cityâs red-light camera program. The New Jersey Department of Transportation has granted permission for the C ... Continue reading
Chase Auto Finance Accelerates Use of Online Remarketing Programs at OPENLANE.com
MENLO PARK, Calif.--OPENLANE, Inc., a leading North American vehicle online auction company, has helped Chase Auto Finance accelerate its use of online remarketing programs by 300 percent since February 2008. Taking advantage of growing demand for used cars as an economical transportation choice, Chase now remarkets ne ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Awards Long-Term Partner Transplace with TMS Technology Contract
DALLAS--Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology solutions, today announced the continuation of its relationship with Pep Boys through a full contract extension. The partnership continues Pep Boysâ use of the award-winning Transplace Transportation Management Sy ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces First Quarter Revenues and Earnings
BELLEVUE, Wash.--âPACCAR reported lower revenues and net income for the first quarter of 2009,â said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. âPACCARâs results reflect the impact of a slower economy on freight shipments and truck purchases worldwide. I am very proud of our 17,000 employ ... Continue reading
Thrifty.com Hits the Road With Upgrade, New Features
TULSA, Okla., April 28 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today took the wraps off its recently retooled Web site, THRIFTY.com. The streamlined THRIFTY.com debuts with new features that will greatly enhance consumers' driving experience on the site, including: (Logo: http://w ... Continue reading
Executive Sees Great "Value" in Mobile Office Chauffeured Service
BERGENFIELD, N.J.--While many corporate executives are abandoning chauffeur-driven limousines, and executive sedan services because of a perception that they are "wasteful," Anthony Berritto, owner of Salson Logistics has found the opposite to be true. Like many executives, Berritto spends a significant amount of time ... Continue reading
GM Dealerships Slashed; Pontiac Gone by 2010
Washington DC April 28, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors, speeding up its overhaul in a bid to survive, plans to shed half of its 6,200 U.S. dealerships by 2014 and phase out its Pontiac brand by next year. Click here for CNN's version of "What Killed Pontiac." Automotive News reports that GM's d ... Continue reading
Hyundai Appoints New Dealer In Gloucester
Situated in a superb location next to the famous Kingsholm Stadium, home of the Gloucester Rugby Team, this latest addition to Hyundai's nationwide dealer network will provide the Gloucestershire area. ... Continue reading
Minister Miguel Sebastian Makes an Informative Visit to Seat
Taking advantage of an informative visit to SEAT, Spanish Minister for Industry, Tourism and Trade Miguel Sebastián visited the Martorell factory this morning, where he was greeted by SEAT's Board of Directors chairman Francisco García Sanz and SEAT Executive Committee chairman Erich Schmitt. The visit was scheduled ... Continue reading
Customer Satisfaction Key to Mazda Sales Success as it Backs Rebranded New Car Code
Customer satisfaction is crucial to new car sales success and that is why Mazda UK is a long-time supporter of the successful and now newly-branded Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars. ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- -- The Ford Fusion Hybrid team has achieved more than 1,000 miles -- over 47 continuous hours -- on a single tank of gas, raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation -- Passing the 1,000 mile mark at 9:08 a.m. this morning, the team will continue as their unmodified, regular prod ... Continue reading
Reduction of Labor Costs to Safeguard Employment at Daimler AG
The management and the Employee Council of Daimler AG have agreed on a package of measures to be taken to reduce labor costs while safeguarding employment at Daimler AG. The key points of the agreement are the collective reduction in working time for employees who are not included in short-time working arrangements, a ... Continue reading
Two New Styling Packages for Audi Q5
Audi has launched two new exterior styling packages for the brand new Q5 compact SUV. Customers now have the option of an "off-road styling package" for more aggressive, outdoor characteristics or a sportier appearance with an "S line" package. ... Continue reading
World Premiere of Volvo Hybrid Bus in Gothenburg - VIDEO ENHANCED
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: When Volvo's (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) new hybrid bus now for the first time begins to carry passengers, it is happening in Gothenburg. The Göteborgs Spårvägar transit company is participating in a field test with the hybrid bus that provides major fuel savings as a result of electric drive ... Continue reading
AutoTraderClassics.com Creates Online Community for Classic Car Enthusiasts
iCrossing Integrates Social Media Components Into Online Marketplace SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 28 -- Classic car collectors and enthusiasts looking to connect online have a new place to gather that utilizes rich media creative and social media components designed by iCrossing (http://www.icrossing.com/), a global digita ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies PowerPhase®125 Electric Propulsion System Powers Citroen C4 Hybrid World Rally Car
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that its PowerPhase® 125 electric propulsion system is powering the Citroen C4 Hybrid Rally Car currently being tested by Citroen Racing. First shown at the Paris and then Bologna and Geneva Mot ... Continue reading
Majority of U.S. Consumers Plan to Buy Next Vehicle Within Next Two Years
Study finds drivers in the Plains states most likely to purchase by Q1 2011 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 28 -- Fifty-five percent of U.S. consumers plan to purchase their next vehicle within the next two years, according to a recent consumer sentiment study conducted online with approximately 1,400 U.S. auto owners by R. L ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces FY2008 Full-year Results and FY2009 Forecasts
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced its full-year results for the year ending March 31, 2009, together with forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2010. ... Continue reading
The F-CELL Roadster built by apprentices at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen last weekend covered a section of the historic route taken by Bertha Benz. ... Continue reading
Daimler Posts EBIT of Minus 1,426 Million in First Quarter of 2009
The global financial and economic crisis and the resulting difficult automotive markets placed a significant burden on the earnings of the Daimler Group (stock-exchange abbreviation DAI) in the first quarter of 2009. ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Community, Charity 'Advantage' to Plan
--Building on the Ford Advantage Plan, Ford will donate $20 in the name of each prospective customer that test drives a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle through June 1, up to $1 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R); dealers also can match the contribution. --Ford Motor Company and its dealers have dedicated more t ... Continue reading
Martin Winterkorn Voted Automotive Manager of the Year in Italy
The Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, has received one of the Italian media community's most prestigious awards: a jury comprising 29 of the country's leading motoring journalists voted him "World's Top Manager Automotive 2008". The award is being presented by InterAutoN ... Continue reading
Kia Plays its Part in New Car Code
With an industry-leading seven year warranty on its European-built cars Kia Motors is playing its full part in the motor industry's self-regulation scheme known as The Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars. ... Continue reading
New Report Anayzes Key Challenges and Issues Facing the World Diesel Engines Market
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. World Diesel Engines Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p0117971/World-Diesel-Engines-Market.html Global demand to grow 3% annually through 2012 World diesel engine demand is forecast to expand over three percent per y ... Continue reading
SEAT Ibiza Range is Adding the 90 hp 1.6 TDI CR to its Engine Line-Up
The SEAT Ibiza will be available from June with the 90 hp 1.6 TDI CR engine in both its 5-door and SC versions. For the first time, this the Spanish brand's car is equipped with the common rail system, which gives the engine better performance and significantly reduces all levels of noise, consumption and emissions. ... Continue reading
Uniroyal's Products Named Which? Best Buys
Uniroyal's RainSport 2 and newly launched RainExpert have been named Which? Best Buys in the consumer associations most recent tyre test. The RainSport 2 tyre also received an extra credit, a Which? exceptional value honour. ... Continue reading
Daimler Reaches Deal on Final Split from Chrysler
Daimler makes deal to end partial ownership of Chrysler, forgive loans, pay into pension plan NEW YORK April 27, 2009; Bree Fowler writing for the AP reported that Germany's Daimler AG said Monday it has reached a deal to get rid of its remaining 19.9 percent stake in Chrysler LLC, severing the last tie between the two ... Continue reading
Norway Considers Accepting The Auto Channel's Plan to Ban Gasoline-Powered Cars
Norway First Government to Act on TACH Plan AUTO CENTRAL - April 27, 2009: Last June, The Auto Channel proposed a plan for the United States to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles that many in the auto industry considered unrealistic...not because it wasn't needed or the correct thing to do, but because it was felt tha ... Continue reading
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