U-Haul Money-Saving Moving Tips for College Students
PHOENIX, July 28 -- U-Haul, the do-it-yourself moving industry leader since 1945, knows the most cost-effective ways for people to move and is always eager to pass on many savings to our customers. Below are money-saving tips that can help do-it-yourself movers and college students save money and make moving easier. Su ... Continue reading
Power looking forward to oval return
Indianapolis, July 28, 2009: ill Power is looking forward to stretching his legs this weekend at Kentucky Speedway as the IndyCar Series temporarily ventures off road/street circuits for a 1.5-mile oval. "It's a totally different style than a road course," said Power, whose return to the series after a two-month absenc ... Continue reading
Steve Arpin Joins Forces With Venturini Motorsports For ARCA Action At Pocono
CHARLOTTE, July 28, 2009: Steve Arpin announced early this morning that he will be joining forces with Venturini Motorsports for this weekendâs Pennsylvania ARCA 200 at Pocono Speedway. The arrangement will put Arpin in the driverâs seat of the Venturini Motorsports No.25 Toyota Camry that carried Joey Logano ... Continue reading
Public Invited to See Plug-In Vehicles Firsthand at Plug-In 2009 Public Night in Long Beach
One-Night Event (Aug. 11) Offers Insider's Look at a Plugged-In Transportation Future LONG BEACH, Calif., July 28 -- Interested in driving a cleaner, quieter car that averages 100 miles per gallon? Like the idea of plugging in your car at home to get local all-electric driving range? Eager to lower your fuel costs and ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Announces Annual Subscription Pricing for Safety Connect(TM)
--Available on the All-New MY10 Prius-- TORRANCE, Calif., July 28 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced today the annual subscription price for its all-new, proprietary telematics system, Safety Connect. The system will soon be an available option on the all-new MY10 Prius. A complimentary one-year tri ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Announces Lexus Enform with Safety Connect Available on Select 2010 Lexus Models
TORRANCE, Calif., July 28 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced that its all-new, proprietary telematics system, Lexus Enform with Safety Connect, will soon be available on additional select 2010 Lexus models. Already announced to launch on the HS 250h, Lexus Enform with Safety Connect will soon become ... Continue reading
Want Cash for That Clunker? Be Sure It Had Insurance
LOS ANGELES--With government incentives in mind, many motorists may be readying to dump their gas-guzzlers for new cars. But few may know theyâll have to prove itâs been insured for a full year before it qualifies for the âCash For Clunkersâ trade-in. The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program k ... Continue reading
Match Model Brings Added Spark to Volkswagen Touran Range
With the launch of the new Match model, which opens for ordering today, Volkswagen is offering customers more equipment and value for money on its popular and versatile seven-seat compact MPV. Pricing for the Touran Match starts at £19,515 (RRP OTR). ... Continue reading
Continental Presents Nine Companies with its Automotive Supplier of the Year 2008 Award
Continental Automotive Group has rewarded the performance of nine suppliers with its Automotive Supplier of the Year 2008 Award. "The global success of Continental as a systems supplier for the automotive industry would be unthinkable without our own long-standing suppliers, whose expertise and experience bolsters our ... Continue reading
Two Cars For Petit Le Mans Powered By Mazda6
As it did at Sebring, Peugeot will bring two of its diesel-powered LMP1 coupes to Petit Le Mans powered by MAZDA6. Click here for Hi-Res Peugeot confirmed today that it will attempt to add the trophy from Petit Le Mans powered by MAZDA6 to its collection with entries into the cornerstone event for the American Le Mans ... Continue reading
AT&T Accepts Keys to Smith Newton Next Generation All-Electric Cargo Truck
Purchase Follows AT&T 10-Year Commitment to Spend up to $565 Million on Alternative-Fuel Vehicles WASHINGTON, July 28 -- AT&T* today accepted the keys to its new all-electric cargo truck. AT&T, along with three other companies, received one of six trucks delivered by Smith Electric on Capitol Hill today - the first in ... Continue reading
Renew Brickyard Tickets Online By Aug. 10, Get Special Coolers
<b>Stewart, Gordon, Johnson, Earnhardt, Kahne, Centennial Era cooler among choices</b> INDIANAPOLIS, July 28, 2009: Fans who renew their Brickyard 400 tickets online by Aug. 10, 2009 can go to next yearâs race knowing they are keeping their beverages cold and representing their favorite driver at the same time! Ti ... Continue reading
Europe's Hybrid and Electric Passenger Vehicles
July 27, 2009; Reuters reported that Europe is gearing up for the arrival en masse of electric cars in the coming years, but they won't be the only solution -- hybrid vehicles will also be a weapon in the fight to meet tough emissions reduction targets. Nissan is due to unveil its first electric car model in Yokohama o ... Continue reading
Daimler's Businesses Continue to Grow in China
Daimler's businesses continue to grow in China. The company's regional headquarters, Daimler Northeast Asia (DNEA) is managing record passenger car sales and vehicle financing, while continuing to expand joint venture activities. ... Continue reading
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Staples, Frito-Lay, AT&T, and Kansas City Power & Light receive keys to new Smith Newton WASHINGTON, July 28 Four Fortune 500 companies and two utility companies took delivery of the first in a series of next generation all-electric commercial vehicles in an auto ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Successfully Launched
The new E-Class has gotten off to a very successful start, with more than 40,000 units delivered to customers since the market introduction in spring 2009. Mercedes-Benz expects sales of the new E-Class to receive a further boost in the coming months from the vehicle's introduction in key markets including the U.S. and ... Continue reading
Close out 2009 with a Bit of Shine!
Quixx comes to the rescue with practical gifts for everyone Miami, FL, July 28, 2009 â Thereâs no denying itâs been a tough year. Hard economic times have got us all pinching pennies and taking care of what weâve got. According to a recent study conducted by Polk Research, Americans are choosing to ... Continue reading
Amerityre Ships Forklift Tires to Major US Distributor
Amerityre Corporation , a leading developer of polyurethane tire technologies, today announced that it has shipped the first orders of its new line of long wearing, polyurethane forklift tires to K-2 Industrial Tire Inc. ("K-2"). K-2 has partnered with Amerityre for worldwide introduction and distribution of the Kryon( ... Continue reading
New consumer segmentation complements the initial Polk solution; Provides highly effective means for prioritizing marketing efforts SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 28 -- R. L. Polk & Co. has introduced a new, powerful complement to its Cash for Clunkers marketing list solution that enables automotive manufacturers, dealers and ... Continue reading
Used car dealers lost £1.7 billion in used car revenues as 360,000 fewer used cars were retailed in 2008 compared to the previous year. This is the stark message from BCA's 2009 Used Car Market Report, published on 1st August 2009. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Increases Global Market Share in First Half Year
The Volkswagen Group extended its global market share in the first six months of 2009. In a difficult economic environment, Europe's largest automaker increased its share of the world passenger car market from January to June to 12.0 (1st half year 2008: 9.9) per cent. ... Continue reading
BSM and Italian car giant Fiat have today announced their partnership which will see Fiat as the new fleet provider for BSM (the British School of Motoring), the UK's most popular driving school. ... Continue reading
Don't Become Another 'Overturned Caravan' Statistic
ABD spokesman and keen caravanner Paul Biggs offers some safety tips on how to avoid a 'snaking' situation where the caravan swings from side to side. In the worst case scenario, the caravan can swing right round and hit the side of the towing vehicle, causing the whole outfit to spin and overturn. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Appoints Dealership in Yokohama
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole MotorCars Co., Ltd, as its authorised dealer in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. ... Continue reading
Toughened-Up Fiorino Gets Improved Traction Option
Fiat Professional's versatile Fiorino van is set to offer even greater capability with the option of a new electronic differential lock system for improved grip and control. ... Continue reading
Continued Scrappage Scheme Success For Suzuki
Suzuki GB is pleased to announce the continued success of their participation in the government's scrappage scheme. To date Suzuki has taken over 4,900 scrappage orders since the scheme started back in May 2009 with over 3,000 already delivered to customers. The most successful model in the Suzuki line-up benefiting fr ... Continue reading
Put Toyota to the Test: New On-Line Calculator Maps the Benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive
Lies, damn lies and statistics: everyone knows that you should take figures with a pinch of salt, particularly when it comes to playing up the virtues of product A compared to product B. So, when it comes to demonstrating the hard facts about the gains in ownership costs that are being delivered by Toyota Optimal Drive ... Continue reading
Italia - Ferrari's Innovative New V8
While it's true that every Ferrari is innovative by definition, it's equally true that in the course of the Prancing Horse's history, certain cars have marked a genuine departure from the current range. This is very much the case with the Ferrari 458 Italia, which is a massive leap forward from the company's previous m ... Continue reading
Complete One-Stop Cash for Clunkers Resource: TheAutoChannel.com
AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2009: The government sponsored program known as CASH FOR CLUNKERS is the hottest news in the auto world. While it probably won't have any great long-lasting effect of the industry or the economy in general, at least it's stimulating interest in something other than looking for tall buildings wit ... Continue reading
Autobytel.com's 'Cash-for-Clunkers' Tool Reveals 10 Models Likely Headed for Automotive Graveyard
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. today announced that flagship site Autobytel.comâs 'Cash-for-Clunkers' tool is providing an up-to-the-minute window into which vehicle model years and makes are likely to end up in the Cash-for-Clunker graveyard. The tool, one of the most comprehensive in the industry, makes it easy ... Continue reading
The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) will be administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which will issue credits through NHTSA registered car dealers of $3,500 or $4,500 to buyers of fuel-efficient cars who turn in older, gas-guzzling vehicles to be scrapped. âBased on the guidelines of ... Continue reading
Americans Open to Vehicles From China and India, Study Shows
New Study Shows Willingness to Accept Unknown Brands TUSTIN, Calif., July 28 -- Newly released research shows fifteen percent of new car buyers in the United States say they would consider purchasing their next vehicle from China, and eleven percent would consider buying a car from India, without knowing specific brand ... Continue reading
Aric Almirola and Bobby East Showcased at RaceFan's OnTrack - OnRadio
Indianapolis, July 27, 2009: NASCAR driver Aric Almirola, USAC racer Bobby East and NASCAR journalist Dustin Long were guests July 27th. Almirola has driven in all three of NASCARâs national series this season and he drove in the opening seven Sprint Cup races for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing before a lack of sponsors ... Continue reading
Ana Beatriz and Pippa Mann Tuesday Night 8pm EST
Indianapolis, July 27, 2009: Tuesday night on âthe Next Levelâ, Firestone Indy Lights drivers Ana Beatriz and Pippa Mann will join series Executive Director, Roger Bailey in-studio recapping this weekendâs race in Edmonton and their thoughts for the remaining 2009 schedule... The first episode included C ... Continue reading
De Silvestro keeps the points lead and Muniz earns his second Hard Charger award
Joliet, July 28, 2009: The race for the 2009 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda title was turned uncomfortably tight for Team Stargate Worlds driver Simona De Silvestro after the first race of the Harrah's Autobahn Grand Prix presented by Mazda double-header weekend. Coming into Saturday's ... Continue reading
Gordon's Celebrity Bowl Benefits Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, July 28, 2009: Jeff Gordon continues philanthropic efforts; eighth annual event raises $250,000 for Riley Hospital INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. â Jeff Gordon remembers his Indiana roots. The four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who grew up in Pittsboro, Ind., hosted the eighth annual Gordonâs Celebrity B ... Continue reading
John Coughlin inspired by late round finishes
COLUMBUS, July 28, 2009: John Coughlin had a busy day during Sundayâs final eliminations at the North Central Division Lucas Oil Series event at National Trail Raceway as the Team JEGS driver advanced to the late rounds in both Top Dragster and Super Stock. Driving his JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt in Super Stock, Coughli ... Continue reading
Dempsey's Hat Trick in Illinois!
Joliet, July 28, 2009: The hits keep coming for Peter Dempsey who has enjoyed another perfect weekend in the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear with two lights to flag wins from the pole position at the Autobahn Country Club circuit in Joliet, Illinois. Dempsey was also fastest in both official practice sess ... Continue reading
7.27China H1 auto import down 34%, export falls 60%
China H1 auto import down 34%, export falls 60% http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011470/China-H1-auto-import-down- 34-ex port-falls-60.html Shanghai, July 27 (Gasgoo.com) China's auto imports slumped 34 per cent year on year during the first half of 2009 to 141,000 units, while exports plunged 60.21 per cent to 14 ... Continue reading
7.27Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen halts plant-3 project
Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen halts plant-3 project http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011475/Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen-h alts- plant-3-project.html Shanghai, July 27 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile (DPCA) has suspended the project of setting up its third plant in central China's Wuhan city as the joint v ... Continue reading
Becker wins round 8 of Civil War at Petaluma
PRESS RELEASE PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY, PLACERVILLE, CA. FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net             Becker continues his winning ways in eighth round Civil War in Petaluma  ... Continue reading
Dollansky Takes the WoO Sprint Win at the Valley - 7/26/09
Craig Dollansky Get First WoO SprintCar Series Win Faxon Takes 358 Syracuse Qualifier With Win Sunday July 26, 2009 ¡¡ Sunday July 26, 2009 - CARQUEST Auto Parts & Castrol Oil Present World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series A-main (25 laps) - Starting Position [#] 1) 19-Craig Dollansky[2] [$10,000] 2) 11-Steve Kinser[1] [$ ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Corporation Schedules Conference Call and Audio Web Cast for Second Quarter 2009 Results Date: 7/27/2009 8:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Golden Gate Racing Team ready for Utah
PRESS RELEASE - GOLDEN GATE RACING TEAM, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. A RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING DRIVER DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 25, 2009 TEAM WEBSITE/CONTACT: Jim Offenbach, www.goldengateracingteam.com GGRT MEDIA CONTACT: Bill Sullivan, sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net   Total teamwork; driver Blake Koch ... Continue reading
Hertz Enhances Costs Savings with Fresh Wave IAQ All-Natural Odor Neutralizers
PARK RIDGE, N.J. & BARRINGTON, Ill.--A costly and ongoing challenge in the rental car business is ensuring that rental cars are odor free for its customers. The Hertz Corporation has taken innovative measures and is using the latest technology to ensure its rental cars are odor free by partnering with OMI Industries, m ... Continue reading
Ruppel Motorsports - TORC Oshkosh Race Report
Ruppel Doubles Up in Oshkosh ? Just One Point Behind Stock Truck Leader Chetek, WI ? (July 27, 2009) - Eric Ruppel was looking for another solid finish to backup his Round 4 win at Bark River. The two weeks since that win Ruppel Motorsports went through the #837 Phil?s Inc. Art Carr Trail Ready BFGoodrich Tires Ford F- ... Continue reading
Sprint Wins Femtocell Industry Award for AIRAVE from Femto Forum
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Wins Femtocell Industry Award for AIRAVE from Femto Forum Date: 7/27/2009 9:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here --------------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
TRW Cognitive Safety Strategy to be Unveiled at 2009 IAA Exhibition
LIVONIA, Mich., July 27 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced plans to highlight its 'Cognitive Safety' systems at this year's Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), International Motorshow, in Frankfurt, Germany, from 15 - 27 September. The Company will demonstrate how such systems help protect drivers ... Continue reading
LONDON – 27 July, 2009 – Growing demand for personal device connectivity, mobile Internet access, remote monitoring and diagnostics, as well as enhanced safety and security is driving vehicle manufacturers and suppliers across Europe to seek out new wireless technologies. Wireless technology integration strategies ... Continue reading
Alcoa Celebrates 50 Years on the Dow at Ringing of New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell
NEW YORK--Alcoa Chairman, Alain Belda, and CEO, Klaus Kleinfeld, rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) this morning, commemorating Alcoa’s 50 years as a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). Today’s event is part of the year-long celebration of the 120th anniversary of Alcoa’ ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. has been honored by the National Business Group on Health as one of the nation’s leading corporations for innovative programs promoting a healthy workplace and for helping its employees and their families to make better choices about their own health and well-being. Cummins was among 63 e ... Continue reading
Keith Steele Race Report - TORC Oshkosh
Steele Extends Win Streak to Six ? Leads TORC SRT-2WD Truck Championship Madison, WI (July 27, 2009) - Keith Steele looked to Oshkosh as a low-keyed weekend of racing, as the ?Man in Black? only had two rounds of racing on his schedule. The current leader of the TORC SRT 2WD Truck division is on a four-race winning str ... Continue reading
Rolling V Selects GreenRoad to Enhance Safety of its Fleet
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--GreenRoad, a global pioneer in improving driving behavior, today announced that Rolling V Bus Corp, a full-service school bus and charter bus company serving the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, has selected the GreenRoad Service to increase safety across its fleet and reduce fuel and maintenanc ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc., “The Smarter Sponge™”, (OTCBB: SPNG) is pleased to announce that the Company is taking action to amend its Articles of Incorporation to reduce the number of common shares that the Company has authorized to 900,000,000 (nine hundred million) shares. In addition, the C ... Continue reading
Delphi Auction Completed, Platinum Equity Discussions Continue on Post-Bankruptcy Restructuring
LOS ANGELES--Platinum Equity provided the following statement today in regard to Delphi Corporationâs bankruptcy auction: âDelphi Corporationâs Debtor in Possession Lenders presented a Credit Bid that valued their credit claims at more than $3.4 billion and refused to release their liens on Delphiâs ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Tops J.D. Power Survey for Third Year Running
The benchmark luxury car was awarded the highest number of overall points in the latest J. D. Power APEAL survey about the best vehicle concept. Its score in this exhaustive customer survey makes the luxury leader not only the best car in its segment, but at the same time also in the entire US market. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Limited Edition Navara Titanium Edition
Nissan will add a stylish limited edition to its strong selling Navara range with the addition of a high feature, high value, Navara Titanium Edition. ... Continue reading
TOKYO - July 28, 2009: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for June 2009 and for the first six months of calendar 2009. June 2009 Production: total and in Japan Total global production for June came in at 57,791 units, a decline of 47.8 percent o ... Continue reading
ByCarmen Nobel, On Monday July 27, 2009, 2:00 am EDT Companies:Ford motor co. BOSTON (TheStreet) -- If you've spent any significant time near a TV, radio or billboard, you've probably grown immune to car dealers who insist you'd be crazy not to buy a new car! Thing is, it's true right now. Thanks to a tanking automotiv ... Continue reading
First Integrated Platform of Its Kind Offers Quick, Cost-Effective Solution Scalable to Suit Wide Range of Vehicle Applications NEW YORK, July 27 -- A new, fully integrated electric drive train developed by electric vehicle pioneer, Think, and powered by a lithium-ion battery system made by U.S.-based EnerDel (subsidia ... Continue reading
Behr America Forms New Battery Cooling Group
TROY, Mich.--In support of the companyâs accelerated development activities within the fast-growing hybrid and electric vehicle market, Behr America has formed a Battery Cooling Group at its headquarters in Troy to meet the increasing demand for thermal-management technology. The new group, managed by Fred Pumper, ... Continue reading
Visteon Launches 'Virtual' Instrument Cluster on 2010 Range Rover
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 27, 2009 -- Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation has launched a reconfigurable cluster platform on Jaguar Land Rover's new Range Rover - available as a standard fit on all derivatives in Land Rover's global markets. Replacing the conventional instrument cluster design, the reco ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has completed an agreement with Coda Automotive, a California-based electric car and battery company, to supply UQM®PowerPhase® 100 electric propulsion systems to Coda Automotive for ... Continue reading
Bikers Can Fill Up (On Corn) and Give Back
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Motorcyclists now have an appetizing way to help their local communities. Over the next several months, Americaâs leading motorcycle insurer, Progressive, is giving away hot roasted corn on the cob at motorcycle rallies across the country for a suggested donation of $1 an ear. The program, ... Continue reading
Bentley China Sales to Top 4,000 Units over 5 Years
Bentley China sales to top 4,000 units over 5 yrs Shanghai, July 27 Last week at the launch ceremony of a Bentley showroom in Guangzhou city, southern China, a top executive of Bentley China said that this super-luxury brand will deliver at least 4,000 its cars over the next five years in China, which is becoming one o ... Continue reading
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