New Initiative Provides Auto Financing for Work and Education
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The Ohio Department of Development's Office of Community Services along with the statewide organization Finance Fund are introducing the "Cars for Jobs and Diplomas" program. This new initiative is an effort to provide affordable used car financing and consumer assistance to approximately 60 l ... Continue reading
Autobytel Appoints Curtis DeWalt Chief Financial Officer
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced that it has appointed Curtis E. DeWalt as its new Chief Financial Officer. DeWalt, 54, Autobytelâs current Senior Vice President, Finance and Controller, will assume the CFO duties on March 1, 2009, at which ... Continue reading
Washington, February 3, 2009: EPA's Margo T. Oge (right) and Series President and CEO Scott Atherton (left) declared the Series' position as the global leader of green racing. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy held a press conference in Washington, D.C. today at the Washington Auto ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2009 Sales UP!
Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 24,512 for the month of January, up 14 percent versus 2008 and 2 percent over December. "We got off to a quick start in January thanks to the rollout of our all new Hyundai Assurance Program, which has struck a chord with the American consumer during these uncertain times, ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Named 2009 Green Car Vision Award(TM) Winner
Range-Extended Electric Car Triumphs at Washington Auto Show WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Chevrolet Volt has been named the 2009 Green Car Vision Award(TM) winner by the auto enthusiast magazine Green Car Journal. The award was presented at a press conference this morning at The Washington Auto Show(R). Competition for th ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing's Donny Schatz Seeking Fourth Straight Outlaw Crown
INDIANAPOLIS February 3, 2009: Championships certainly donât come easy. Repeating the feat is the first goal most champions shoot for after reaching the top of the mountain. The ability to stay on top three consecutive times usually has historical implications. World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint car star Donny Schatz m ... Continue reading
American Le Mans Series President/CEO Declares Racing Has Lost Its Way
Washington, February 3, 2009: Scott Atherton: The American Le Mans Series allows manufacturers to showcase technology that has a direct link back to the production line. At a joint press conference with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, American Le Mans Series President/CEO Sco ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Aims For Perfection At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida February 3, 2009: If there is one driver who is anxious to get the 2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series (ARS) under way, Patrick Sheltra is probably the most excited. And he has every reason to be. After producing some very stout and impressive times in pre-season testing at Daytona International Speedway in ... Continue reading
U.S. House members poised to ban motorized vehicles from 2.1 million acres
American Motorcyclist Association News Release ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Feb. 3, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: peter.terhorst@sympoint.com [mailto:peter.terhorst@sympoint.com] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
John Force RacingNeff Pre-Race PackageEvent: 49th annual Kragen Oââ¬â¢Reilly Winternationals, 1st of 24 events in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.Site: Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Pomona, Calif.Dates: Feb. 5-8, 2009à * * * *NEFF READY TO GET BACK TO TRACKââ¬ÅI feel a whole lot be ... Continue reading
Thor Announces Preliminary Sales for Quarter, Six Months; Cash and Investments at $306 Million.
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Thor Industries announced today preliminary sales for the quarter and six months ended January 31, 2009. Sales in the quarter were $227 million, down from $599 million last year. RV sales were $135 million, down from $505 million last year. Bus sales were $92 million versus $94 million l ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 4th Quarter and 2008 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA, Feb. 3 -- Genuine Parts Company plans to release Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings on February 17, 2009. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO Tom Gallagher and Vice Chairm ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Division Reports January 2009 Sales
BMW Group sales in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) down by 15.5 percent in January 2009. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 14,314 vehicles, a decrease of 15.5 percent over the 16,935 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008. BMW Brand Sales Sales ... Continue reading
The Hartford Encourages Drivers To ‘Keep Life Uninterrupted’ And Review Their Auto Insurance Policy
HARTFORD, Conn.--Another risk of a faltering economy may be an increase in the number of drivers who travel American highways and byways without adequate auto insurance. Falling housing prices, rising unemployment and turmoil in the financial markets have hit consumers hard, and some may be cutting costs on protection ... Continue reading
Providence Indoor Driver Announcement
For Immediate Release à Driver Roster Announced For Providence Indoor Race PROVIDENCE, RIà - The driver roster has been announced for the upcoming event for three-quarter size race cars (TQ-Midgets) at the Dunkinââ¬â¢ Donuts Center in Providence on March 6-7. Defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champ ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces January 2009 U.S. Sales
- Jeep(R) Wrangler sales increased 4 percent (6,362 units) compared to January 2008 (6,137 units). - Dodge Journey sales continued to climb as sales reached 3,092 units. - Dodge Challenger sales reached 2,757 units, up 6 percent over December 2008. - Dodge Avenger sales increased 6 percent (2,171 units) versus December ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation to Present at Barclays Conference
MILWAUKEE--Rockwell Automation, Inc. Chairman and CEO Keith Nosbusch will present at the Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, February 10. The presentation will be webcast beginning at approximately 9:55 a.m. Eastern Time and will be available on the companyâs website at www ... Continue reading
-- Chrysler 200C EV concept, Dodge Circuit EV and Chrysler Town & Country EV make Capitol debut at Washington Auto Show -- Dodge Circuit EV and Jeep(R) Wrangler part of Public Policy Day ride and drive -- Chrysler 200C EV concept is connectivity portal to the world outside -- First Chrysler electric vehicle to be produ ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0b9cca/uk_insurance_aggre) has announced the addition of the "UK Insurance Aggregators" report to their offering. This comprehensive report provides insight into the market size of aggregator-instigated sales of private motor and home ins ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation Increases Dividend 9.1%
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 3 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation announced today that it declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share of Infinity Property and Casualty Common Stock. The annual rate of $0.48 per share represents a 9.1% increase over the dividend paid in 2008. The dividend is payable on March 2 ... Continue reading
New York Auto Show Announces Valentine's Day Online Ticket Promotion
I "Heart" New Cars NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The ultimate Valentine's Day gift is obviously a brand new car enveloped in a big red bow, but in today's economy that probably shouldn't be done on a romantic whim, so here's the next best thing. Tickets to the New York International Automobile Show! There's no better place to vi ... Continue reading
Anthem Media Group Acquires Speedway Illustrated
Acquisition makes motorsports media division largest in U.S. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 3 -- Anthem Media Group (AMG), announced today that the firm has acquired one of the nation's most prominent and largest circulation motorsports magazines, Dick Berggren's Speedway Illustrated, and related assets including SEMA Show ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Announces Sales Increase for January 2009
- Record Sales for the 2009 Subaru Forester - Up 115% Percent - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced an 8 percent sales increase for January 2009 over last year's January results. Sales for the 2009 Subaru Forester broke records with 5,162 units sold in January 2009 versus 2,402 units in ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports January 2009 Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced January 2009 sales of 4,730. This is an improvement of 3.5% from last month's sales of 4,570 (December 2008) and a decrease of 34.5 percent compared to January 2008 sales of 7,226. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufactu ... Continue reading
I Love New Cars: New York Auto Show Valentine's Day Online Ticket Promotion
For Immediate Release Contacts: Chris Sams (212) 560-9494 ¡°I ¢¾ New Cars¡± New York Auto Show Announces Valentine¡¯s Day Online Ticket Promotion New York, NY - (February 2009): The ultimate Valentine¡¯s Day gift is obviously a brand new car enveloped in a big red bow, but in today¡¯s economy that probably ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces January 2009 Sales
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for January of 53,884 units versus 76,605 units a year ago, a decrease of 29.7 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 31.2 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 17.7 percent. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading
Utility Trailer Dealer Utility Sales of the Ozarks Doubles in Size
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, reefers, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers, is pleased to announce that its independent dealer, Utility Trailer Sales of the Ozarks, has doubled its square footage to better serve the parts and s ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports January 2009 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported January 2009 sales of 15,420, down 27.3 percent versus last year. Leading the way for the month, MAZDA3 sales were up 16.3 percent over last year, while the all-new 2010 MAZDA3 arrives in dealerships across the country in the first quarter ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces January 2009 Sales
Company Records Second Best January Sales Ever with 3.5-Percent Increase IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced January sales of 22,096 units - an increase of 3.5 percent over January of 2008 and the second best January in the company's history. January sales were led by Sorento and Sportage ... Continue reading
Ewing Re-Elected Chair of AAA Michigan
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 3 -- Stephen E. Ewing, retired vice- chair of DTE Energy, was re-elected for a one-year term as chair of the board of directors of the more than 1.6-million-member Automobile Club of Michigan (AAA Michigan) during a board meeting conducted today (February 3) at the Dearborn Inn in Dearborn. The bo ... Continue reading
'Cash for Clunkers' Program: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Plan to Scrap Older Vehicles Will Hurt Many Consumers BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Cash for Clunkers program being considered by Congress for inclusion in the economic stimulus package is really a wolf in sheep's clothing, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. The Cash fo ... Continue reading
GM Reports 129,227 Deliveries in January 2009...Down 49 Percent vs Jan 08
New products and GMAC financing help stabilize retail share above 21 percent for the second consecutive month Cars and crossovers were 65 percent of GM retail vehicles sold "Presidents Day Sale" begins with 0 percent APR or bonus cash offers on select vehicles for qualified buyers DETROIT - February 3, 2009: Driven by ... Continue reading
Audi A5 and R8 Lead January 2009 Sales
- Despite headwinds, Audi expects market share gains in import luxury segment for January 2009 - Audi A5, Audi R8 sales increase more than 75% for the month - Certified Pre-Owned sales remain strong HERNDON, Va., Feb. 3 -- Audi today announced sales for the month of January totaling 4,722 units, a decrease from record ... Continue reading
Newman Likes New Surroundings, but Wants to Keep Some of the Old
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February. 3, 2009: While Ryan Newman is hyped about the newness of his Sprint Cup stock car team, he would still prefer a little of the old for NASCAR's Daytona 500 season opener, Feb. 15. The South Bend, Ind. ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES CONSULTS OEM PARTICIPANTS AND ENGINE BUILDERS IN ONGOING ENGINE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, February 3, 2009: Indy Racing League officials confirmed today that five engine manufacturers -- Honda Performance Development, Audi, Fiat Powertrain Technologies, Porsche and Volkswagen -- continue to participate in the IndyCar Series Automotive Manufacturers Roundtables. The progressive and ind ... Continue reading
PREVIEW: MARK MARTIN (NO. 5 KELLOGG'S/CARQUEST CHEVROLET) - February 3, 2009
HENDRICK CUP DEBUT: Mark Martin will make his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start for Hendrick Motorsports when he lines up for the 51st Daytona 500 on Feb. 15 in the No. 5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet. Martin, who is competing in his first season of full-time racing since 2006, announced his plans to join Hendrick Mo ... Continue reading
GOLDEN CORRAL TO SPONSOR TRAVIS KVAPIL IN THE 2009 DAYTONA 500
CONCORD, N.C. February 3, 2009: Yates Racing today announced that Golden Corral, America's favorite family buffet and grill restaurant chain, will sponsor Travis Kvapil and the No. 28 Ford Fusion in the 2009 Daytona 500 on February 15th. "It's great to have Golden Corral on board for the biggest race of the year," said ... Continue reading
Top Car Buyer Regret is Overpaying for a New Car That Depreciated, According to Survey
RICHMOND, Va.--Paying too much for a new car that depreciated is a top regret of many car buyers, according to a recent survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars. Twenty-six percent of those surveyed who had purchased a car believe they overpaid for a new car, while 22 percent ... Continue reading
Year Long Campaign Will Keep AutoTrader.com Top of Mind as Car Buyers Return to the Market in 2009 ATLANTA, Feb. 3 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, kicked off its 2009 advertising campaign in January and is already seeing record traffic as a result. For January, during which the company secured a ... Continue reading
Strict Agenda For Brian Scott At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida February 3, 2009: Boise, Idahoâs Brian Scott doesnât have some of the worries that some of his competitors have heading into Saturdayâs Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona, but that doesnât mean he isnât feeling the pressure. Scott, a full-time driver for Xpress Motorspor ... Continue reading
Hopes Are High For BCR Racing At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida February 3, 2009: Perhaps BCR Racing hasnât been picked as a pre-race favorite for Saturdayâs Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona but thereâs a good bet that the team fits into the category as a sleeper as 43 drivers will take the green flag for the 2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series opener S ... Continue reading
Acura Announces January 2009 Sales Results
TSX Posts Double Digit Sales Increase TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- The all-new 2009 TSX sports sedan was Acura's top-selling model with January sales of 2,406 units, up 11.6 percent compared to January 2008, based on the daily selling rate*. Total Acura sales tallied 7,856 units, down 32.4 percent compared to last year. ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports January 2009 Sales
Acura TSX sports sedan up 11.6 percent; Honda Fit sales increase 1.8 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted January total vehicle sales of 71,031, a decline of 30.7 percent compared to January 2008. Honda Division posted January sales of 63,175, a decline of 30.5 percent versus Janua ... Continue reading
Rookie contender Hagan set for NHRA season start
(EDITORS: Attached is an all-new digital image of Matt Hagan, taken at the recent NAPA AUTO PARTS National Time Trials in Chandler, Ariz., for your use during the 2009 NHRA season. Photo credit: Les Welch. Additional images available upon request.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Round ... Continue reading
"Underdog" McClenathan ready to get season started in Pomona
(EDITORS: Attached is an all-new digital image of Cory McClenathan, taken at the recent NAPA AUTO PARTS National Time Trials in Chandler, Ariz.., for your use during the 2009 NHRA season. Photo credit: Les Welch. Additional images available upon request.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series ... Continue reading
Capps talks attitude, testing limits, economy as new season begins in Pomona
(EDITORS: Attached is an all-new digital image of Ron Capps, taken at the recent NAPA AUTO PARTS National Time Trials in Chandler, Ariz.., for your use during the 2009 NHRA season. Photo credit: Les Welch. Additional images available upon request.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Round ... Continue reading
Rookie Langdon hoping to make the grade in Top Fuel
Rookie Langdon hoping to make the grade in Top Fuel POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 3) -- It wasn't long ago that Shawn Langdon hoped for a good report card from his teachers at Sky Country Elementary in nearby Mira Loma, Calif., which would earn him a ticket to the NHRA Winternationals. Now the Top Fuel rookie is hoping his prof ... Continue reading
Beckman embarks on third full Funny Car season in Pomona
(EDITORS: Attached is an all-new digital image of Jack Beckman, taken at the recent NAPA AUTO PARTS National Time Trials in Chandler, Ariz., for your use during the 2009 NHRA season. Photo credit: Les Welch. Additional images available upon request.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Roun ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida February 2, 2009: While ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Bryan Silas may not have the vocals for American Idol, he is gearing up for a similar vocal sound as his 3400 pound-race car steers towards Daytona International Speedway for the running of the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona on Saturday, Febr ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin / Pre-race Notes - Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals
Pomona, February 3, 2009: Jeg Coughlin is the reigning NHRA Pro Stock champion. He has earned four NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series titles in his career, including back-to-back titles in 2007 and 2008. His other titles came in 2000 and 2002. With 41 career Pro Stock wins, Jeg Coughlin ranks fourth all-time among P ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing, Kinser ReadyTo Kick Off 2009 Outlaws Campaign in Florida
INDIANAPOLIS February 2, 2009: When the final checkered flag flew in the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series 2008 season last November, Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Kraig Kinser was feeling confident. Although Kinser would have liked to finish just in front of his TSR teammate Donny Schatz in the World Finals ... Continue reading
The Greg Biffle Foundation Donates to More Than 100 Animal Welfare Groups Across the United States
Mooresville, N.C February 3, 2009: The Greg Biffle Foundation is pleased to announce the recent grant donations to more than 100 humane societies and animal shelters across the United States, doubling the number of grants awarded last year. The Foundation received more than 200 applications throughout the year and was ... Continue reading
Looking Back at History: Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Beginning of 100 NASCAR Sprint Cup Races
HAMPTON, Ga. February 2, 2009: If one really wants to know how far Atlanta Motor Speedway has come during the 99 races leading up to No. 100 â the Kobalt Tools 500 on March 8 â they need look no further than the photographs from race No. 1 â the Dixie 300 on July 31, 1960. Those old black-and-white photo ... Continue reading
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Toyota Reports January 2009 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 117,287 vehicles, a decrease of 34.4 percent from last January, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted January sales of 102,565 units, a decrease of 34.9 percent from last January. The Lexus Division r ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives; Automakers Spending 12.5 Percent More to Sell Cars
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,714 per vehicle sold in January 2009, down $148, or 5.2 percent, from December 2008, and up $301, or a dramatic 12.5 percent, from January 2008 ... Continue reading
Magazine Readership Trends Shift Considerably Among Drivers of New Compact Premium Crossovers
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Magazine readership patterns among drivers of compact premium crossover utility vehicles(1) (CUVs) have shifted notably since 2008, with the largest changes occurring in parenting and science/technology magazine readership, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Power Auto O ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Marks 100-Year Heritage of Forward Thinking
TROY, Mich., Feb. 3 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced its centennial heritage anniversary at the company's annual shareowner meeting which took place at its headquarters in Troy, Mich. on Jan. 30, 2009. The company will commemorate this historic milestone throughout 2009 at events and product exhibitions which will ... Continue reading
- Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold a Total of 12,209 Units in the U.S. - Mercedes-Benz USA Records January Sales of 10,433 - smart USA Records 1,776 Sales in January NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combine ... Continue reading
Study: Large Volumes of Cellulosic Biofuels Can Be Sustainably Produced by 2030
--Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO): WHAT: The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will host Sandia National Laboratories and General Motors Corp. as they release a new study, Growing Green Energy: The 90 Billion Gallons Study. Using a newly developed tool known as the Biofuels Deployment Model, Sandia re ... Continue reading
All-New 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 and Jeep(R) Wrangler Earn Top Awards from Cars.com
-- All-new 2009 Dodge Ram continues to win accolades from media and consumers with 10 major awards since its introduction -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 was named "Work Truck of the Year" and the 2009 Jeep(R)Wrangler received "Best New Car for Off-roaders" by Cars.com -- Jeep Wrangler continues its ride as the benc ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Delivers Hybrid Diesel-Electric Class 8 Truck to Key Partner
- Designed to meet current Class 8 linehaul requirements for payload capacity, performance, and durability - Dual mode hybrid drivetrain allows extended operation in battery-only zero-emission mode, eliminates idling - Propelled by an electric motor under 48 mph, transitioning to diesel power at highway speeds TROY, Mi ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Prices Offering of $600 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes
Proceeds Intended to Provide Funding for Ongoing Lending Activities of Harley-Davidson Financial Services MILWAUKEE, Feb. 3 -- Harley-Davidson Inc. today priced an offering of $600 million of its senior unsecured notes as part of the Company's plan to fund the ongoing motorcycle lending activities of its wholly owned f ... Continue reading
Tax Time and New Diesel Car Owners Taking Credit
WASHINGTON--Consumers that invested in new clean diesel technology last year are now realizing significant federal tax benefits from their diesel purchase decision. According to the Internal Revenue Service, the new generation of clean diesel cars are eligible for federal tax credits ranging from $900 to $1800. The fiv ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Named 2009 Cars.com New Car of the Year
Awards Announced Today at Washington DC Auto Show CHICAGO, Feb. 3 -- The cars have been driven, votes have been tallied and the Cars.com editors have spoken: The Hyundai Genesis outshines all other new and redesigned models in 2009 and has been named the Cars.com New Car of the Year. To choose the Cars.com New Car of t ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Third-quarter Financial Results
Worldwide decline in car production and currency exchange loss results in drop in net sales and operating income KARIYA, Japan, Feb. 3 -- DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the first to third quarters for the nine months ended December 31, 2008: -- Consolidated net sales totaled 2,630.3 bill ... Continue reading
Solomon Awarded Second Patent in 2009
DANBURY, Conn., Feb. 3 -- Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTC:SOLM) (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLM) announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued Patent No. 7,482,767 titled, Regenerative Motor Propulsion Systems, which expands the intellectual property protection of Solomon's marine and land-based electric p ... Continue reading
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to Become Mandatory
HANOVER, Germany, February 3 -- - European Commission Campaigns for Vehicle Safety and Protection of the Environment - Tire pressure Monitoring Systems are to be Standard in all 2012 Model Vehicles - Continental Advocates Systems That Give the Driver a Reliable 10 Percent Underinflation Alert for Each Individual Tire - ... Continue reading
TRW to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results on February 20
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 3 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results at 7:00 a.m. (EST) on Friday, February 20th, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. During the call, John C. Plant, president and chief executive officer, and Jose ... Continue reading
JINZHOU CITY, China, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology Inc. , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical and suspension parts in China, today announced that one of its subsidiaries-Jinzhou Halla Electrical Equipment Co. Ltd.("Jinzhou Halla"), has won the bid to supply starters to Dongfen ... Continue reading
Navistar Demonstrates Readiness with 2010 Emissions
LAS VEGAS--One step closer to meeting the stringent emissions standards required for 2010, Navistar today unveiled its 2010 MaxxForce 13-liter Advanced EGR engine at the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. âOur strategy of 2010 emissions compliance through the use of an EGR-only solution is on track,â said J ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today reported its fifth consecutive year of record sales and profits, despite significant global economic challenges that negatively affected fourth quarter performance. For the year, sales increased 10 percent to $14.34 billion, from $13.05 billion in 2007. Net income rose 8 percent to $8 ... Continue reading
AMA announces new member discount from EZY-Lift
American Motorcyclist Association News Release ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Feb. 3, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: peter.terhorst@sympoint.com [mailto:peter.terhorst@sympoint.com] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 3 -- DrivingRevenue.com (formerly Science Revenue), an affiliate marketing solution company, has just entered into a partnership with Vortex Media Group, to monetize previously non-monetized traffic on Vortex Media's flagship site, VWVortex. VWVortex is the top automotive enthusiast site in the world with ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5338ad/franklin_electric) has announced the addition of the "Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and the U.S. Motor and Generator Manufacturing Industry" company profile to their offering. The Franklin Electric Co., Inc. company report details th ... Continue reading
Manheim Promotes Todd Croom To Vice President of Finance-Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lois Rossi February 3, 2009 Manheim (678) 645-2028 MANHEIM PROMOTES TODD CROOM TO VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE-OPERATIONS ATLANTA - Manheim recently announced that Todd Croom has been promoted to vice president of Finance-Operations, a newly created position in which he will provide financia ... Continue reading
Craftsman to Sponsor ESPN's Innovative Tech Garage During 2009 NASCAR Racing Season
Multimedia Sponsorship Includes On-Air, Online, Print and Radio Elements BRISTOL, Conn. and HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 3 -- Craftsman, the official tools of NASCAR, has teamed up with ESPN to present the ESPN Craftsman Tech Garage, an innovative mobile television studio used throughout the network's NASCAR coverage. T ... Continue reading
Thumpr NSR Ford Modular 3V Cams Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information from COMP Cams on their NEW Thumpr NSR Ford 4.6L-5.4L Modular 3V Cams. ThumprT NSR Ford 4.6L/5.4L Modular 3V Cams (No Springs Required) COMP CamsR extends ThumprT Cam line to provide Ford Modular 3 Valve engines with an aggressive idle & increased power, all while keeping st ... Continue reading
Raser Significantly Adds to Its Oregon Geothermal Resource Holdings with 37,000 Acres
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a long-term lease agreement with private land owners covering 37,000 acres of geothermal resources in Southeastern Oregon. The terms of the lease agreement were not specified, but include surface and other rights necessary to build geotherma ... Continue reading
What Cars Make Mom Happy? MotherProof.com Names 2009 Family Cars of the Year
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- MotherProof.com, a website dedicated to helping women and moms navigate the automotive world based on features most important to them and their families, announced the winners of its 2009 Family Cars of the Year Awards today at the Washington Auto Show. "There are countless family-friendly vehicle ... Continue reading
Cars.com Recognizes Top Cars for Today's Lifestyles With 2009 Lifestyle Awards
CHICAGO, Feb. 3 -- The automotive experts at Cars.com hit the streets in dozens of vehicles this year and can now announce their top vehicle picks for a variety of lifestyle segments as part of the 2009 Cars.com Lifestyle Awards. Winners include Cars.com Green Car of the Year, 2009 Toyota Prius; Cars.com Family Car of ... Continue reading
RUBY TUESDAY SERVES UP DAYTONA SPONSORSHIP FOR EDDIE SHARP RACING'S TIM GEORGE JR
Dear Friends and Media: Eddie Sharp Racing, Ruby Tuesday and Tim George Jr. are pleased to make the attached announcement. A rendering of the car will be posted to teamesr.com. Please contact me with any if you have any additional requests for information. ... Continue reading
Ford Partners With UNCF to Bring the HBCU Empower Me Tour With Hill Harper to Students
Makes Stop at Bennett College for Women on February 7, 2009 WHAT: Ford and the United Negro College Fund's 2008 HBCU Empower Me Tour with Hill Harper will touch down at Bennett College for Women on Saturday, February 7th. The HBCU Empower Me Tour is designed to empower a movement among all young people and motivate the ... Continue reading
Goodyear Highlights Industry Challenges, Resulting Production Cuts at JP Morgan Investor Conference
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Feb. 3 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company at the JP Morgan High Yield Conference today will discuss fourth quarter 2008 industry conditions as well as corresponding production cuts taken during the period. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "It is widely known that the ec ... Continue reading
GEICO Announces Auto Insurance Rate Decreases for Hawaii Policyholders
OAHU, Hawaii--GEICO has good news for motorists in the Aloha State: a new auto insurance rate plan that will save Hawaii drivers money. The new rating plan went into effect Feb. 1 for new policies and current policies that renew after March 16. âEvery one of our policyholders should receive a decrease for the same ... Continue reading
EDTA Applauds House Support for Electric Drive Vehicles
Comprehensive Strategy Key to Creating Green Jobs and Reducing Oil Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) today applauded the House for its support of electric drive vehicles in the stimulus bill it passed, and called o ... Continue reading
Dealerships Are Key to an Auto Industry Turnaround, States New Report from Arthur D. Little
LONDON--A new report released today by management consultancy Arthur D. Little warns OEMs that they must do more to achieve customer brand loyalty at the retail level, and predicts that dealerships will be the cornerstone of automotive brand building in the future. With 2008 new car sales having reached record lows in ... Continue reading
- Ford's F-Series truck and Fusion mid-size sedan helped Ford achieve a fourth consecutive month of retail market share increases - Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales were 39 percent lower in January than a year ago; Fleet sales were 65 percent lower and retail sales to individuals were 27 percent lower - Ford and o ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports January 2009 Sales of 10,433
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported January sales of 10,433 vehicles, a 42.9 percent decrease compared to January 2008. The company attributed the decline to the significant drop in the luxury automotive sector as a result of the current economic climate. Separately, through the Mercedes- ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports January 2009 Sales
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced January 2009 sales of 12,744 units, a 11.6 percent decrease over January 2008 sales of 14,412 units. Volkswagen's stylish new CC, which was designed to blend sports car dynamics and dimensions with sedan comfort, posted its best sales month since its m ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports U.S. Sales for January 2009
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States, today announced January sales in the U.S. of 1,658 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 2,595 new vehicles, a drop of 36 percent. The decline in Porsche sales for ... Continue reading
Cold Weather and Oil Changes -- What You Need to Know
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- MS -- In the single digit winter temperatures across the country, your vehicle's oil and filter take on greater importance than you might think. "The most obvious point to consider when temperatures dip very low is your choice of motor oil ... and filter," said Ramon Nunez, spokesman for Purolator F ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB): ⢠Scaniaâs shareholders have received an offer to tender their shares to Porsche for a consideration of SEK 68.52 in cash for each A share and SEK 67.10 in cash for each B share ⢠Scaniaâs Board of Directors* unanimously recommends tha ... Continue reading
SAIC To Sell Cars In Israel, UK, Spain In 2010
SAIC to sell cars in Israel, UK, Spain in 2010 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009226/SAIC-to-sell-cars-in-Israel-UK- Spain -in-2010.html Shanghai, February 3 (Gasgoo.com) Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) has selected Israel, the UK, and Spain as its first target countries to sell its cars in Europe as ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO & MEXICO CITY--Responding to fluid and dangerous safety threats throughout Mexico, The Steele Foundation⢠today announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art command center that will support the firmâs enterprise risk management and security operations throughout the region. âSeveral mont ... Continue reading
Foley & Lardner Automotive Crisis Briefing Session
MEDIA ALERT Event/Interview Opportunity February 5, 2009 WHAT: Under continuing sales and economic liquidity pressures, industry experts are predicting a wave of bankruptcies for both auto suppliers and manufacturers that will have widespread impact throughout the industry and beyond. Learn how the current credit crisi ... Continue reading
Top Driver Offers Discount to Academy of Driving Students
AVON, Conn., Feb. 3 -- Top Driver, the nation's largest provider of driver education, is helping teens affected by the pending closing of Academy of Driving. Top Driver is offering $50 off many of its programs to any student who was enrolled in a current or future Academy of Driving class and enrolls in a Top Driver pr ... Continue reading
Toyota Continues to Sharpen Pencil to Keep Independent Shops and Vehicle Owners Happy
TORRANCE, Calif.--In these difficult economic times, automotive OEMs are employing strategies to help make the price of replacement parts more competitive to help make sure repair shops and vehicle owners get what they really want â OE quality, performance and warranty at a competitive price. Recently, Toyota intr ... Continue reading
OPENLANE Appoints Automotive Fleet and Finance Veteran Daniel F. Farrar as Chief Executive Officer
MENLO PARK, Calif.--The Board of Directors of OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced the appointment of Daniel F. Farrar as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Farrar joins OPENLANE as the Company brings to ... Continue reading
Emisstar now offers solutions for assessing emissions and energy technology under real-world and laboratory conditions NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- Emisstar today announced the launch of Emisstar Testing Services, comprised of three key areas: -- Test Channel(TM) - Emisstar's network of nationally recognized testing facilities ... Continue reading
Chrome Systems Delivers Enhanced Automotive Description Service for Remarketers
PORTLAND, Ore.--Chrome® Systems Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. and an industry leader in managing automotive data, today announced the launch of a new and more powerful version of its Automotive Description Service (ADS) designed to meet the needs of auto remarketers. Chromeâs ADS instantly tr ... Continue reading
Carbon MotorsTM on 2009 Pure Justice Tour in the Great State of Georgia
ATLANTA--Carbon Motors Corporation announced today the tour details for the Georgia debut of the worldâs first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle, the Carbon âE7â. The 2009 Pure Justice Tour kicked off this morning at the BASF Research and Development Center in Southfield, Michigan. Carbon Moto ... Continue reading
GreenChek Commences Internet Marketing Campaign for Distribution Network
SAN FRANCISCO--GreenChek Technology Inc. (OTCBB:GCHK), a leading globally focused provider of hydrogen fuel cell technology reports that they are implementing a new Internet marketing campaign designed to develop a North American distribution partner network. GreenChek has entered into exclusive discussions with CyberM ... Continue reading
Acacia Subsidiary Enters into License Agreement with Telogis
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Acacia Research Corporation announced today that its subsidiary, Telematics Corporation, has entered into a patent license agreement with Telogis, Inc. The Telematics technology generally relates to systems and methods for displaying mobile vehicle information on a map. This technology can be use ... Continue reading
GRAZ, Austria--Today, SensorDynamics announced the launch of SD400, a single chip sensor interface family with several options to be optimized to the final application in a fast and cost-effective way. The SD400 family offers a set of analog blocks for interfacing with a comprehensive range of sensors with various work ... Continue reading
ADAC's Yellow Angel takes a green trip with a GM/Opel HydroGen4
On the 'Day of the Yellow Angel,' an annual meeting of the German automobile club (ADAC), GM/Opel has presented the group with a HydroGen4 car they will use for roadside assistance service in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. The hydrogen-powered HydroGen4 will be the first fuel-cell vehicle in the world to be put through ... Continue reading
Suzuki Capitalises On Growing Demand With Double Appointment In London
At a time when many retailers are closing their doors due to falling car sales in the UK, Suzuki has started 2009 on a high, appointing two new car dealers in North London to meet the increasing demand for models in the Japanese manufacturer's automobiles range. The addition of JEM Suzuki and Glyn Hopkin Suzuki to the ... Continue reading
Toyota Appoints New Head Of European R&D
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has announced the appointment of Mr Masato Katsumata to the position of Senior Vice-President of Research & Development (R&D) at TME, effective 1 February 2009. He succeeds Mr Kazuhiko Miyadera, whose five-year tenure saw a EUR75 million expansion to Toyota's R&D capability and the European de ... Continue reading
Seat Announces Continued Partnership With Red Bull Air Race
For the third consecutive year, SEAT will be the proud sponsor of the Red Bull Air Race, the 'Formula 1 of the air'. In addition to the visual elements that compound the race, like the pylons, the gates and other elements of the races, SEAT also provides transportation to the race participants, with 75 vehicles used by ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Tahoe Hails King of Arabian Desert with Sales Up 24%
Chevrolet Tahoe continues to set its mark across the Middle East as the leading powerful full-size SUV with sales soaring by 24% in 2008. ... Continue reading
Ford, EPRI Add 7 New Utility Partners, Battery Maker To Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Program
Ford Motor Company today announced new details about its electric vehicle strategy, including the announcement of a new plug-in hybrid battery supplier and the addition of seven utility partners to a test program to speed the commercialization of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz World Appoints Compass Group
Following an extensive review of its catering business, Mercedes-Benz World has appointed Compass Group UK & Ireland to further improve its leading dining offer. The decision comes as the Brand Experience Centre looks to grow its events catering business with the expansion of the restaurant kitchens. ... Continue reading
The southeast of the UK is currently experiencing the heaviest snowfall in eighteen years and the snow is set to move to most other parts of the country over the next 24 hours. Driving in these conditions places more emphasis on a vehicle's tyres and Protyre offer the following advice to help keep control in difficult ... Continue reading
BMW Claims All-Wheel Drive Lead
Sales of all-wheel drive equipped BMW's reached a record high in Australia last year, and BMW retained the mantle of world's most successful supplier of all-wheel drive automobiles, moving significantly ahead of its main competitors. ... Continue reading
New BMW 7 Series Number One in the Luxury Performance Class
Leading German motor magazine 'auto, motor und sport' has named the new BMW 7 Series number one in the luxury performance class. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Automobiles Reorganises Its Vehicle Import Business In Latvia
Keen to push ahead with development of the Marque in the Baltic States, Peugeot Automobiles and KWBruun have signed a partnership agreement for the distribution of Peugeot vehicles in Latvia. ... Continue reading
All-new Mazda3 i-stop, Mazda3 MPS to Premiere at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show
Mazda Motor Corporation will debut two new models of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) product range at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show from March 3 through 15, 2009. The world premiere of the Mazda3 with i-stop, Mazda's advanced fuel-saving start-stop system, will be shared with the all-new M ... Continue reading
Ford and EPRI Add Utility Partners and Battery Maker To Plug-In Hybrid Program
-- Seven electric utility providers are joining the Ford and Electric Power Research Institute plug-in hybrid electric vehicle program to conduct real world testing with Ford Escape PHEVs. -- Utility companies and a state research agency from New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Massachusetts and Michigan ... Continue reading
The 79th Geneva International Motor Show: 85 World and European Premiers of Remarkable New Cars
All of the major automobile manufacturers will be meeting at the Geneva International Motor Show from March 5 - 15, 2009, in spite of the difficult economic environment which is affecting the automobile industry world wide. They will present their latest new models, technological advances, and prototypes of their vehic ... Continue reading
Porsche Supervisory Board Re-Constituted
The Supervisory Board of Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, was re-constituted this Friday. In the session of the Supervisory Board following the Annual General Meeting of the company, the Board unanimously reappointed Dr. Wolfgang Porsche as its Chairman and Uwe Hück as his Deputy. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall High-Fives Buyers with All New Cashback Deal
Consumers seem to be in a no-win situation in today's chaotic economy: if we borrow money, interest is punitive, yet if we have cash to invest the rates we're sold are derisory. But from today, Vauxhall is offering new car buyers a fresh and innovative solution to both these woes with its new 'You Pay, We Pay' deal, gi ... Continue reading
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