EPA Establishes Web site on BP Oil Spill
EPA launches site to inform the public about health, environmental impacts of spill WASHINGTON â As part of the ongoing federal response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, EPA today established a website to inform the public about the spillâs impact on the environment and the health of nearby resident ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Attends Vice President Joe Biden's Address at UQM Technologies in Colorado
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 30 -- California-based electric car and battery company CODA Automotive attended an address by Vice President Joe Biden today at a new UQM manufacturing facility in Frederick, Colorado. The Vice President chose UQM's facility as a backdrop to focus on the positive impact of the American Rein ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand Named the Official Truck of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 30 -- -- Ram Truck Brand announces sponsorship with the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs -- Ram Truck logo and vehicle displays to be present in and around Churchill Downs Thoroughbred horses meet horsepower as the Ram Truck Brand makes a grand entrance on the track and in the winner's circ ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Supports National Youth Traffic Safety Month With Free Software
RESTON, Va.--ZoomSafer, the leading provider of policy management software to prevent distracted driving, announced today the launch of www.GetZoomFree.com, a new website where consumers will be able to download ZoomSaferââ¬â¢s innovative safe driving software for free throughout the month of May. âAs a ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Makes History in Moscow's Red Square
MOSCOW--A Tesla Roadster traveling around the world made history Friday as the first car without Russian components to receive official clearance to park in Moscowââ¬â¢s Red Square. âThe Roadster is an iconic and ground-breaking car, so itââ¬â¢s appropriate that it made history in such a poig ... Continue reading
AutoChina International Opens its First Store Locations in Hubei and Liaoning Provinces
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChina�?? or the “Company�??) , China’s largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that it recently opened two new store locations in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province; and Wuh ... Continue reading
Autoliv Winner of Ford’s Gold Award
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: “This is a testament to the dedication of our associates and Autoliv’s strive to bring value to it’s customers in all regions” When Ford Motor Company last week recognized its top ten suppliers, the global automotive safety systems leader Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) was awar ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems to Announce First Quarter 2010 Results on May 6, 2010
Teleconference to be held at 8:00 A.M. EDT WUHAN, Hubei, China, April 30 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it will issue financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 on Thursday, May 6, ... Continue reading
CKI ORGANIZES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OFFERED FOR THE PHOENIX WSK NORTH AMERICAN SERIES EVENT
CKI ORGANIZES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OFFERED FOR THE PHOENIX WSK NORTH AMERICAN SERIES EVENT "Coast-to-coast transportation from several series supporters Available" Tempe, AZ - In these tough economic times, CKI officials have put a program in place to help competitors transport their equipment across the country for ... Continue reading
Ferrari Challenge Season Continues At Infineon Raceway
May 1st, 2010 ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 30 -- The North American Ferrari Challenge Series 2010 will continue to its third race of the season on May 1-2 at Infineon Raceway in California. Now in its 17th racing season in the U.S., the Ferrari Challenge Series (utilizing race-prepared F430 Challenge vehicles) offers ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Selected as BYD’s North American Headquarters
LOS ANGELES--Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today was joined by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and BYD Chairman Chuanfu Wang on the steps of Los Angeles’ City Hall to announce that BYD, a Chinese alternative-energy auto maker is establishing its North American headquarters in downtown LA. The ... Continue reading
ELIZABETH, N.J., April 30 -- A notice program authorized by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County began today to issue notices to people who bought or leased new Kia Sephias, model years 1997-2000, in New Jersey about a decision in a class action lawsuit and the availability of Claim Forms to get payments. The ... Continue reading
OCALA GRAN PRIX RUNS SUCCESSFUL RACE SCHOOL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (APRIL 30, 2010) CONTACT: Race Tech Development 317.270.8723 Info@RaceTechDevelopment.com OCALA GRAN PRIX RUNS SUCCESSFUL RACE SCHOOL "Beginner and advanced programs to come in the future" April 30, 2010 - The Ocala Gran Prix race team hosted their first ever racing clinic this past weekend at the ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Releases Video Update on Relationship with Hyundai Heavy Industries
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , an energy technology company, released a video today to provide an update on the relationship between Raser and global industrial manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries, a global leader in grid-electrical equipment and renewable energy generation equipment. The two companies recen ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Reports First-Quarter 2010 Results
- Cost reductions continue to yield expected benefits - Top-line growth and cost reductions lead to improved financial results WARREN, Ohio, April 30 -- Stoneridge, Inc. today announced net sales of $148.1 million and net income of $1.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. Ne ... Continue reading
Valvoline(R) and Lubrizol Receive SAE Environmental Excellence in Transportation Award
Motor Oil Proven to Reduce Emissions LEXINGTON, Ky. and CLEVELAND, April 30 -- Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline) and The Lubrizol Corporation have been named the 2010 winners of the SAE Environmental Excellence in Transportation (E2T) Award for their partnership in demonstrating the environmental benefits of Valvoli ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Reports First Quarter Results
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today reported first quarter income from continuing operations attributable to PAG of $20.8 million, or $0.23 per share. This compares to income from continuing operations attributable to PAG of $16.5 million, or $0.18 per sh ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces First-Quarter 2010 Results
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 30, 2010 -- First Quarter Summary -- Product sales of $1.85 billion, up 43 percent from first quarter 2009 -- Net income of $233 million -- Adjusted EBITDA of $161 million, up $139 million from first quarter 2009 -- Cash generated by operating activities of $40 million, a $315 million y ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has contracted with SuperShuttle International, a leading shared-ride ground transportation operator, to provide compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling services to SuperShuttle vans operating at major US airports nationwide. âSuperShuttle first deployed natural gas shared ... Continue reading
Update for GX 460 Recall Now Available at Lexus Dealers - Sales Ban Lifted
A statement from Mark Templin Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager April 29, 2010 âIâm happy to announce that an update for the 2010 GX 460 vehicle stability control system is now available at Lexus dealers nationwide. Our dealers began contacting customers yesterday offering to make arrangements to ... Continue reading
By Paul Romanacci I graduated high school back in 1983. Back then, the ONLY place to make out with my girlfriend was in my 1978 Chevy Monza. For those of you not familiar with the aforementioned Monza, it was a tiny little 2-door car that was not very well built. The shifter was in between the two front seats. Needless ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Protects "True Cost to Own" Trademark; Prevails in Litigation
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, announced today that it has prevailed in litigation with a newly-formed competitor that infringed on the companyââ¬â¢s trademark True Cost to Ownî. This trademark is the name of Edmunds.comââ¬â¢s free ... Continue reading
Roush Fenway Looks to Build on Long Line of Nationwide Series Success at Richmond
CONCORD, April 30, 2010: Statistically speaking, Richmond International Raceway has been a hot bed of success for Roush Fenwayâs Nationwide Series program since it first started racing there 17 years ago. Roush Fenway swept both NWS races at RIR in 1993 and never looked back. Of all the tracks Roush Fenway has com ... Continue reading
Electric Motoring - EDTA Media Watch
SEE ALSO: EV-MOTORING.COM EDTA Media Watch: Ames firm prepares to sell its electric cars in fall Des Moines Register April 30, 2010 -- If Thomas Gleisner has his way, between 300 and 600 Iowans will start work this summer assembling what his company now calls the nation's "first economically viable, long-range, fully e ... Continue reading
Tom Bledsoe Named President Of GRAND-AM Road Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, April 30, 2010: Tom Bledsoe has been named president of GRAND-AM Road Racing, it was announced today by the sports car sanctioning body. Bledsoe has served as GRAND-AM's chief operation officer and vice president since December 2007, and has been acting president since Roger Edmondson took a leave of abs ... Continue reading
Montréal, April 30, 2010: Exactly four months prior to the start of the fourth running of the NAPA Auto Parts 200, Presented by Dodge, NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Brad Keselowski and Justin Allgaier were in Montreal to meet with the press on Thursday at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Twenty-six year old Keselowski, f ... Continue reading
Mercedes GP - 2010 Spanish GP Preview - April 30, 2010
With the first four flyaway races completed, the Formula One calendar moves to Europe next weekend for Round Five of the 2010 World Championship. The Spanish Grand Prix takes place at the Circuit de Catalunya, located just outside of Barcelona, on Sunday 9 May. NICO ROSBERG "It's a very nice feeling to be going into th ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices on Consumer Tires June 1
FULLERTON, April 30, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation announced today it is increasing prices on all of its consumer tires by up to 8 percent, effective June 1, 2010. The increase, due to escalating costs of raw materials, manufacturing and transportation, includes passenger, performance and light truck tires. At this t ... Continue reading
De Silvestro Enters Oval Phase Of The 2010 Season
Kansas, April 30, 2010: De Silvestro will make her debut this weekend with the added benefit of having just completed a brief test at the very same speedway. As part of an all-rookie oval test day, which was originally scheduled for last week but was postponed due to rain, the Wednesday, April 28th test session was des ... Continue reading
Skoda To Start Full-Cycle Production of the New Fabia in Russia
Skoda Auto Russia announced it has begun full-cycle production of the new Skoda Fabia at the Russian launch of the car on April 28 at its Kaluga factory. ... Continue reading
Taiwan's Luxgen Motor Signs First International Distribution Agreement
A milestone has been reached by Taiwan's automobile industry. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz UK Has Announced the Appointment Of A New Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars
Mike Whittington, who joined the company three years ago, is to take up his new position on 1st June 2010. ... Continue reading
Focus on Sustainable Mobility for Volvo Car Corporation
Volvo Cars' Corporate and Sustainability Report for 2009/2010 shows a continued focus on sustainable mobility. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Impressive 2010 Mille Miglia Entry
Jaguar is continuing the celebration of its 75th anniversary with a strong entry at the 2010 Mille Miglia revival event. The company is represented by a total of 27 vehicles from around the world, including an impressive 'works team' of classic XK120, C-type and D-type models supported by Jaguar Cars and the Jaguar Her ... Continue reading
Now Available for the Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 - Make it Brisker With a Bluefin!
Superchips Ltd, the pioneer in electronic tuning for enthusiastic drivers, is delighted to unveil a performance enhancing bluefin 'Plug and go'remap for the popular 2.7-litre Land Rover Discovery TDV6. ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto's Sales & Profit Figures Grew Substantially Over The First Quarter
The Czech Republic's biggest car manufacturer saw a substantial increase in both sales and profits over the first three months of this year (178.9 thousand vehicles delivered, i.e. a 25 % increase when compared with the same period last year). The operating profit totalled CZK 2.6 billion, a substantial improvement ove ... Continue reading
Peugeot Is A Key Ingredient for Good Taste
This summer, in its bicentennial year, Peugeot is once more sponsoring the UK's three Taste Festivals, the outdoor events of the year for British foodies. ... Continue reading
VACC Calls on Treasurer Lenders to Ease the 'Rego' Hit
VACC, the peak Automotive Industry body in Victoria, is calling on State Treasurer, John Lenders, to help business owners and motorists spread their motor vehicle registration payments. ... Continue reading
BOSTON, April 30 -- -- The city of Boston says Ford Transit Connect Taxi "fits the bill" as a taxicab, becoming the nation's first municipality to green-light the new taxis -- Boston paves the way for its taxi owners and operators to put the purpose-built Transit Connect Taxi on its streets later this year -- Transit C ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Starts Successful in 2010
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recorded growing sales figures in the first quarter of the running year. ... Continue reading
Upgraded Narva L.E.D Interior Lamps Combine Style with Greatly Enhanced Performance
Four attractive Narva interior lamps have received upgrades to incorporate the latest high performance 1 Watt LED's. Coupled with improved optics the change has resulted in double the light output and overall performance enhancement. ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet to Cease Production
Volkswagen Group Australia confirms the end of production of New Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet with Volkswagen dealers currently taking final orders before supply runs out. ... Continue reading
This years annual TV Week Logie Awards will see two brand new stars hit the red carpet - the exclusive BMW 7 Series and the luxurious 5 Series Gran Turismo. ... Continue reading
Classic Porsches for Sale at Shannons
Three classic Porsche 911 models will go under the hammer at Shannons Sydney Autumn Auction on Monday (May 3). ... Continue reading
-- The all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta will star in an episode of Celebrity Customizer Funkmaster Flex's new TV show 'Funk Flex Full Throttle' which premiers on May 2 on MTV2 -- As part of the show, one viewer to win the keys to a tricked out 2011 Ford Fiesta, customized by Funkmaster Flex -- Filmed in Flex's car shop, viewer ... Continue reading
Neste Oil to Trial 100% Biofuel - VIDEO ENHANCED
April 30, 2010: Neste Oil has begun trials of Neste Green 100 diesel produced from 100% renewable raw materials and free of any fossil oil components in cars in Finland. "This is the first time anywhere that a premium renewable diesel fuel will be tested across a range of different cars," says Neste Oil's Executive Vic ... Continue reading
Trofeo Maserati GranTurismo MC Testing Behind-the-Scenes - VIDEO ENHANCED
TURIN - April 30, 2010: The Maserati Championship is once again the star of the race circuit thanks to the Trofeo Maserati GranTurismo MC; an eight-races championship for gentleman drivers throughout Europe, run alongside the World Touring Car Championship. Using the GranTurismo MC Trofeo, the racing version of the Gra ... Continue reading
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