RoadTrip: Volkswagen Fuel Cell Vehicles - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
John Tillman, Program Manager of Volkswagen Advanced Power Research, joins The Auto Channel to talk about VW's work on hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles. TACH's Mark Fulmer begins the episode at the California Fuel Cell Partnership in West Sacramento. To ride along just click the PLAY button. ... Continue reading
Worldwide Sales of Toyota Hybrids Top 2 Million Units
Tokyo, Sept 4, 2009: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces today that global cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles have topped the 2-million mark, with more than 2.01 million units sold worldwide as of August 31, 20091. In 1997 in Japan, TMC launched the "Coaster Hybrid EV" in August and launched the "Prius" - the ... Continue reading
13-Year-Old Girl from Aflac Cancer Center Designs Carl Edwards' Car for Sunday Race
Carl Pledges to Donate His Portion of Race Winnings to the Aflac Cancer Center COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 4 -- On September 6th, at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion will sport a colorful new look inspired by a 13-year-old patient at the Aflac Cancer Center. Aflac invited children at the Aflac Cancer Cente ... Continue reading
9.4Southeast Motor to roll out Lancer EX this month
Southeast Motor to roll out Lancer EX this month http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012027/Southeast-Motor-to-roll-ou t-Lan cer-EX-this-month.html Shanghai, September 4 (Gasgoo.com) The long-awaited Mitsubishi Lancer EX will roll off the production line in the middle of this month at Fujian-based Southeast Motor, a ... Continue reading
ARCA/REMAX Championship Closing in on Rockingham Speedway and the American 200
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 ARCA/REMAX Championship Closing in on Rockingham Speedway and the American 200 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (September 2, 2009) – All roads in the ARCA/REMAX 2009 season have been leading to a venerable old track nestled in the Sandhills of North Carolina. And that road is g ... Continue reading
ASHLEY FORCE HOOD TO CHRONICLE COUNTDOWN FOR USA TODAY
ASHLEY FORCE HOOD TO CHRONICLE COUNTDOWN FOR USA TODAYINDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 4, 2009) --- Ashley Force Hood, driver of the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang, will contribute a weekly online diary for USA Today beginning Tuesday, September 8th. This will be the second year in a row Force Hood will share her racing experienc ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Magazine Selects 10 of Its Favorite Tailgate Vehicles
With tailgating season upon us AutoWeek reveals the Ultimate in tailgate rides. DETROIT, Sept. 4 -- Fans across the country have long since graced the fields and parking lots of football stadiums across the country in anticipation for the big game. And before they start packing their coolers, loading up the trunk and f ... Continue reading
Charlie Westcott, Sr., Wins the MoparR HEMI Challenge at the U.S. Nationals
August 4, 2009 Contact: Roger Meiners, (248) 553-4566, Cell: (248) 408-9541 E-mail: rmeiners@jrthompson.com MOPAR HEMI(r) CHALLENGE RACE REPORT 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Event 1 of 3 September 4, 2009 Mac Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlie West ... Continue reading
CORRECTION: Charlie Westcott, Jr. is Top Qualifier in MoparR HEMI Challenge at NHRA U.S. Nationals
CORRECTION: The finals of the Hemi Challenge are Friday Sept. 4 (today). Original Message: August 3, 2009 Contact: Roger Meiners, (248) 553-4566, Cell: (248) 408-9541 E-mail: rmeiners@jrthompson.com MOPAR HEMI(r) CHALLENGE QUALIFYING REPORT 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Event 1 of 3 September 2-7 Mac Tools ... Continue reading
Enova Systems to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference on September 11
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS), a production company in the emerging alternative energy industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems today announced that it will present at the upcoming Rodman & Renshaw Ann ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Movement Agents Put Their Nerves Aside, Take on Adventure Missions for September
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4 -- SUMMARY: -- Fiesta Movement agents tackle adventure-themed missions for September; unusual, exciting missions with Fiesta are slated -- Agent postings have garnered significant numbers on social media sites - more than 3.5 million YouTube views, more than 440,000 Flickr views and 2.7 million ... Continue reading
Gold Cup Wingless PR (Revised)
PRESS RELEASE -56th ANNUAL GOLD CUP RACE OF CHAMPIONS FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net          Field filling fast for Gold Cup Wingless Sprint Car Wednesday event  2009 Sil ... Continue reading
CATAÑO, Puerto Rico & DALLAS--Hyundai de Puerto Rico and WALKAWAY USA, LLC, a division of EFG Companies, today announced the signing of a private label agreement to extend the widely acclaimed Hyundai Assurance program to Puerto Rico. Hyundai Assurance is currently offered throughout the United States exclusively b ... Continue reading
INAUGURAL BILL ESTES FORD CAR SHOW A MASSIVE SUCCESS
 INAUGURAL BILL ESTES FORD CAR SHOW A MASSIVE SUCCESS-Grand Opening of RaceStation store and JFR Museum Also Draw Crowds-BROWNSBURG, IN (September 4, 2009) --- A day after the Bill Estes All Ford Car Show at the John Force Racing complex in Brownsburg, Indiana smiles of joy and satisfaction adorn everyone’s fa ... Continue reading
SEFFNER, Fla.--Lazy Days’ R.V. Center, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced it has entered into an agreement in principle with its floor plan lenders and an ad hoc committee representing approximately 82% of its bondholders by value on a plan to restructure its debt. If implemented as proposed, the restructuring ... Continue reading
Lofton Knocking on the Door of First Pro Cup Win
* **Lofton Knocking on the Door of First Pro Cup Win * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Mooresville, N.C. (September 4, 2009) – Matt Lofton’s season has been getting better throughout the year, improving on his performance level and team confidence. This weekend marks the first race in the Championship Series and Lofton cou ... Continue reading
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index - August 2009
The August 2009 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index numbers and commentary will be posted on the link below at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, Sept. 8. You can access the Index by visiting www.manheim.com/consulting and clicking the "Used Vehicle Value Index" link. ________________________________________________ ... Continue reading
Media Release-"Kid Rocket" Enters ARCA Southern Illinois 100 at DuQuoin
From: Track Enterprises The 21 year old known as "Kid Rocket", Josh Richards of Shinnston, West Virginia, has found the lure of a victory at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds too much to resist and the World of Outlaws Late Model star has entered the 57th Federated-Southern Illinois 100 ARCA stock car event in search of hi ... Continue reading
New post-race event added to Gold Cup
PRESS RELEASE -56th ANNUAL GOLD CUP RACE OF CHAMPIONS FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net          Gold Cup Fantasic Finishes event on the big screen added to activities  New ev ... Continue reading
NHRA Northwest Division Summit Racing Series Finals-Friday from Woodburn Dragstrip
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES FINALS – NORTHWEST DIVISION WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP, WOODBURN, ORE. Friday, September 4, 2009 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 NHRA NORTHWEST DIVISION SUMMIT RACING SERIES FINALS UNDER WAY AT WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP WOODBURN, Ore. (Sept. 4, 2009) – The best bracket rac ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation to Present at Longbow Research Industrial Products Conference
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that it will present at the Longbow Research Industrial Products Conference being held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in New York on Thursday, September 10, 2009. The presentation is scheduled to start at 10:20 a.m. ET and will be audio webcast. To access the webcast, please ... Continue reading
Parker to Present at Gabelli Aircraft Supplier Conference September 10 at 8:00am Eastern
CLEVELAND, Sept. 4 -- Parker Hannifin Corporation , the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it is scheduled to present at the 15th Annual Gabelli & Company Aircraft Supplier Conference in New York City on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time. (Logo: http://www.newsco ... Continue reading
Results of Special General Meeting Held on September 4, 2009
SINGAPORE, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), wishes to announce that the Special General Meeting of China Yuchai was duly convened and held on September 4, 2009 and the results of the vote on the resolutions set out in its Notice of Special Gene ... Continue reading
ROBERT HIGHT TOPS ON FRIDAY AT MAC TOOLS US NATS
TEAM JFR QUALIFYING REPORT2009 NHRA Friday Qualifying Summary18th of 24 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series55th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 4-7, 2009 * * * * ROBERT HIGHT TOPS ON FRIDAY AT MAC TOOLS US NATS-Mike Neff No. 2, Ashley Force Ho ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Contact Joe Crowley True Speed Communication (317) 569-9514 or Joe.Crowley@TrueSpeedCommunication.com<mailto:Joe.Crowley@TrueSpeedC ommunication.com> www.TrueSpeedCommunication.com<http://www.TrueSpeedCommunication.com > Online Media Kit Available at: www.TrueSpeedMedia.com<http://www.TrueSpeedMed ... Continue reading
Star Mazda's Joel Miller Creates Exclusive Audio for RaceFanRadio
Star Mazda driver Joel Miller has started weekly audio blogs running at random throughout the day on RaceFanRadio. The personable Californian cut two audio blogs recapping his past race weekend at Mosport as well as a sponsor solicitation for the remaining two events at Road Atlanta and Leguna Seca. "I have a very cool ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Greg Anderson Friday Update: Anderson Sets Top Speed, Slots Second on Friday in Indy
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Anderson Sets Top Speed, Slots Second on Friday in Indy  Event:  Mac Tools NHRA Nationals Location: O’Reilly Raceway Park, Indianapolis, Indiana Date: September 4, 2009  The biggest race of the NHRA’s drag racing season, the M ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Cash Dividend
QUINCY, Ill.--The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the third quarter of 2009. The cash dividend is payable October 15, 2009, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2009. Titan International, Inc., a holding company, ... Continue reading
[cid:image002.jpg@01CA2D47.D9AD6D70] CONTACTS: Lisa Schmitz Edelman 312-240-2604 (office) 773-459-5337 (mobile) lisa.schmitz@edelman.com<mailto:lisa.schmitz@edelman.com> MEDIA ALERT WHAT: Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will introduce the winner of the "Official Small Business of NASCAR, Courtes ... Continue reading
USARacing Pro Cup Series Implements Owners Bonus Program For 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USARacing Pro Cup Series Implements Owners Bonus Program For 2010 CONCORD, N.C. (September 4, 2009) – An Owners Bonus Program worth $5,500 per race will be implemented for the 2010 season by the USARacing Pro Cup Series, it was announced Friday by Vice President and Series Director Jimmy Wi ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries to Acquire Structural Composites Industries
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today that its Worthington Cylinders business segment has purchased Structural Composites Industries, LLC (SCI). SCI is a leading manufacturer of DOT-approved lightweight, aluminum-lined, composite-wrapped high pressure cylinders used in commercial, military, marin ... Continue reading
York County Nationals at SSP on Saturday Night; New Start Time at 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9th Annual York County Nationals on Tap at SSP on Saturday Night SSP Returns to 6:00 p.m. Start Time; Free Cars for Kids 10 & Under Newberrytown, PA (September 3, 2009) - Stock Car Saturday Night racing action returns on Saturday Night, September 5, with the 9 ... Continue reading
Zipcar Equips Portland Vehicles with Bike Racks, Park Passes
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 4 -- Zipcar, the world's leading car sharing service, has outfitted nine Portland vehicles with complementary bike racks, and 40 vehicles with federal Northwest Forest Passes and / or Oregon State Park Passes. As with all Zipcars, these vehicles include gas, insurance and 180 miles of driving, and ... Continue reading
Zipcar Equips Seattle Vehicles with Bike Racks, Park Passes
SEATTLE, Sept. 4 -- Zipcar, the world's leading car sharing service, has outfitted eight Seattle vehicles with complementary bike racks, and 30 vehicles with federal Northwest Forest Passes. As with all Zipcars, these vehicles include gas, insurance and 180 miles of driving, and are parked in nearby, convenient locatio ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 4 -- AutoSuccess Magazine, the number one automotive trade publication specializing in highlighting successful people, industry technology, and leadership information to improve auto retail sales performance at dealerships, is featuring Karina Bradley, the Vice President of Dealer Synergy on the cove ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Competitors, Officials Pleased With First Indianapolis Motor Speedway Test
INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 4, 2009: Grand-Am Road Racing competitors and officials were pleased and optimistic following Thursday's first sanctioned test at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nine Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 teams participated in the test, which included a pair of ... Continue reading
What They Said: Quotes From Thursday's Grand-Am Rolex Series Test At Indianapolis Motor Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 4, 2009: The following are quotes from Thursday's Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. DAYTONA PROTOTYPES Scott Pruett, No. 01 TELMEX Lexus Riley - (on running at Indianapolis Motor Speedway): "It's great. ... Continue reading
Doug Kalitta Will Pilot Red Line Dragster While Connie Kalitta Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Racing
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 4, 2009: Doug Kalitta, driver of the Red Line Oil Top Fuel dragster, heads to Indianapolis, Ind., this Labor Day weekend September 4 - 7, with hopes of winning a Top Fuel trophy at OâReilly Raceway Park after securing runner-up status at the 2008 event. Team owner and drag racing legend Connie ... Continue reading
Jon Fogarty pilots No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Pontiac Riley In Thursday Grand Ma Session
INDIANAPOLIS, September 4, 2009: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and driver Jon Fogarty were among a select group of teams and drivers participating in the first group sports car test ever run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in the 100-year history of the famous circuit on Thursday, Sept. 3. GAINSCO was one of nine G ... Continue reading
Lancia Powerboat Debuts in Venice - VIDEO ENHANCED
VENICE, Italy - September 4, 2009: The concept Like a car, a boat distinguishes its owner. Lancia shares common values with performance boating, typified by the pleasure derived from a unique form of travel. Lanciaâs association with the sea dates back many years and involves sailing as well as powered boating. Fr ... Continue reading
LuxVelocity.com/Dana Mecum Interview 1) What was the first car you fell in love with? Dana Mecum: The first car I fell in love with was actually a motorcycle. When I was 14, I had a Honda 125 for off-road use, however I did ride it on the highway and freedom was found. How my passion for cars relates to my business? Th ... Continue reading
RaceFanNetwork Offers New Media Channel For Professional Drivers
<b>Indianapolis, September 4, 2009:</b> RaceFan Networks have announced a new media opportunity focused on helping young professional race drivers. The broadcasting company has developed a pre-produced technical capability that allows drivers to personally record and promote regular commercial RaceFan promotional menti ... Continue reading
CASH FOR CLUNKERS Demonstrates the Huge Economic Potential of Alt Fuel and Vehicle Technologies
Imagine what will happen when we get off gasoline completely By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Authorâs note: This article includes several videos and text links to help illustrate the point raised herein. For a few years now, Bob Gordon and I have been preaching the urgent need for the quick adop ... Continue reading
350 Zipcars Near BART Stations Offer Convenient Alternative During Bay Bridge Closing
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing service, is reminding Bay Area residents that if they must drive during the Bay Bridge closing, there are 350 Zipcars located near BART stations in San Francisco and the East Bay. By taking a quick BART ride across the bay and then using a nearby Zipcar ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Named one of '10 Great And Safe Rides For Teens' by AutoWeek Magazine
Popular and Stylish Urban Passenger Vehicle Honored by Well-Known Automotive Publication -Kia five-door appeals to youthful consumers with personalization options and style -Soul touted for value, safety features, fuel economy and overall appeal IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Following a slew of prestigious honors and reco ... Continue reading
Mazda Giving Green Hydrogen Twist to Rotary Engine
Washington DC September 4, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that in the highly competitive race to be environmentally friendly, there is no "silver bullet," no single environmentally friendly solution, so manufacturers are turning to an array of alternatives that could eventually supplement, or even replace, the tim ... Continue reading
Audi, BMW Sell the Sizzle of Diesel, Not the Soot
Washington DC September 4, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Dan Neil at the Los Angeles Times, Diesel is about 25 to 40 percent more fuel-efficient than gasoline, with commensurate per-mile reductions in carbon. The German luxury automakers â Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, and BMW â are ma ... Continue reading
AutoNation Car Dealers Restock after Clunker Plan's Success
Washington DC September 4, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to the Detroit Free Press, AutoNation Inc. said it will increase vehicle orders in the fourth quarter as it seeks to restock showroom floors emptied out during the Cash for Clunkers program. The Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based auto retailer said i ... Continue reading
Hyundai Set to Launch All-New Mid-Size Sedan
Hyundai Motor Company is preparing to unveil its all-new mid-sized sedan, codenamed YF, ahead of the car's official launch on Sept 10th in the Korean domestic market. ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Debut For All-New Ford C-Max: Stylish and Versatile
Ford of Europe has released the first official images of the all-new Ford C-MAX, which will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The show opens to the public between September 17 and 27, 2009. ... Continue reading
Ford Shines in August Sales Race
Ford car sales outperformed the market last month almost three times over, according to industry figures out today. ... Continue reading
Sales Figures Set to Shock - Hyundai Takes Number One
Official car sales figures released today are set to send shockwaves through the industry. Hyundai sold more cars to retail customers in August than any other brand, overtaking Ford and Vauxhall. ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Eco-Initiatives Move Into High Gear at 2009 IAA - VIDEO ENHANCED
Blue Drive, Hyundai's eco-initiative, will move into high gear at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt. The company has created a special Blue Drive Zone where it will exhibit a wide array of its new eco-friendly technologies and products demonstrating its commitment to lowering emissions and improving the fuel economy of its veh ... Continue reading
6th Gear Automotive the New Agent for SANYCO
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and BEIJING, September 3 -- On September 1st 2009 6th Gear Automotive Solutions became the exclusive agent of SANYCO automotive hydraulic parts for 31 countries in Europe. SANYCO, located in Taiwan, is a worldwide well-known A-quality brand which is also been fitted as Original Equipment Suppli ... Continue reading
9.3Changan Ford auto sales up 111% in Aug
Changan Ford auto sales up 111% in Aug http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012007/Changan-Ford-auto-sales-up -111- in-Aug.html Shanghai, September 3 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor said yesterday that sales of Ford brand cars at its Chinese venture Changan Ford grew 111% in August from a year earlier to 21,127 units, media r ... Continue reading
9.3Dongfeng to invest $250M in new car plant in Turkey
Dongfeng to invest $250M in new car plant in Turkey http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012008/Dongfeng-to-invest-250M-in -new- car-plant-in-Turkey.html Shanghai, September 3 (Gasgoo.com) China's third-largest carmaker Dongfeng Motor is to invest $250 million to launch a production facility in Turkey with an annual c ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Present at the Goldman Sachs Sixteenth Annual Global Retailing Conference
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and maintenance items, will be presenting at Goldman Sachs Sixteenth Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York City, on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 11:10 a.m., Eastern Time. A live broadcast of the presenta ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): EPA Raises the Bar for Energy Star Televisions
*CONTACT:* Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov <ryan.dave@epa.gov> 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* September 3, 2009 *" "* *EPA Raises the Bar for Energy Star Televisions * * * *"Consumers will save more money and energy with new requirements"* " " *WASHINGTON* - EPA has revised the qualifications f ... Continue reading
ASHLEY FORCE TO THROW CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH FOR WHITE SOX
ASHLEY FORCE TO THROW CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH FOR WHITE SOXYORBA LINDA, CA (September 2, 2009) --- NHRA Funny Car superstar Ashley Force Hood will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Oakland A’s at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday, September 8th.“M ... Continue reading
Autocam Completes Recapitalization; Positions the Companies for Growth
KENTWOOD, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Yesterday, the Autocam group of companies completed a financial restructuring shedding a significant amount of debt thereby improving their financial position and allowing them to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the fields of automotive fuel-conservation technologies and implants, in ... Continue reading
Auto Racing Fans Join Top Champion Drivers in Popular New Website Animation
ST. LOUIS--Auto racing fans are flocking by the thousands to a new animated website video that allows you to join racing champions Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin to see who gets the checkered flag. At www.raceyourfaceoff.com, you can jump into an animated race that goes from speedway t ... Continue reading
Campaign Salutes Avis and Budget Rent-A-Car for Going Smoke-Free
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO) Avis Rent-A-Car's famous advertising slogan "We Try Harder" was never more apt than it is right now. The Campaign for ... Continue reading
Charlie Westcott, Jr. is Top Qualifier in MoparR HEMI Challenge at NHRA U.S. Nationals
August 3, 2009 Contact: Roger Meiners, (248) 553-4566, Cell: (248) 408-9541 E-mail: rmeiners@jrthompson.com MOPAR HEMI(r) CHALLENGE QUALIFYING REPORT 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Event 1 of 3 September 2-7 Mac Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlie We ... Continue reading
Correction: Tasca Ford to Host 12th Annual Mustang & Live Music Event on Saturday, September 12
* * *TASCA FORD TO HOST 12TH ANNUAL MUSTANG & LIVE MUSIC EVENT ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12* CRANSTON, RI – September 3, 2009 – Bob Tasca III first caught sight of a Mustang many years ago in his grandfather’s Ford dealership and fell in love with the pony car. Now as the driver of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby M ... Continue reading
CTS Awarded Production Program for Smart Actuators
ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation today announced that CTS Automotive Products was awarded a major new production program for a smart actuator by a global diesel engine manufacturer. The smart actuator is used as a key part of a turbocharger system on diesel engines, primarily for medium-duty diesel trucks sold in the Nor ... Continue reading
Eaton Will Present at J.P. Morgan Diversified Industries Conference on September 15
CLEVELAND--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Alexander M. Cutler, chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the J.P. Morgan Diversified Industries Conference in New York City on September 15 at 12:15 p.m. Eastern time. The purpose of Eaton’s presentation is to disc ... Continue reading
Enterprise Holdings Chairman and CEO Joins as Summit Speaker
A National Energy Summit & International Dialogue Alert, September 23 - 24, 2009 WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Andrew Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Enterprise Holdings, will discuss the building out of advanced energy infrastructure at the National Energy Summit & International Dialogue, September 23, in ... Continue reading
Florida Revs Up Zipcar Campus Car-Share Program
New, sporty and green vehicles add style and enhance the University's sustainable transportation mix GAINESVILLE, Fla., Sept. 3 -- The University of Florida is revving up its Zipcar car sharing fleet with new and sporty vehicles, including the popular Scion Xb, Toyota Matrix and Honda Civic Hybrid, as it expands the pr ... Continue reading
Ford's $500 Million Investment in India Paying Off as Plant Readies for Production of New Small Car
CHENNAI, India, Sept. 3 -- -- Ford India's integrated manufacturing plant near Chennai is poised to begin volume production of a soon-to-be-introduced new small car after undergoing significant transformation with a $500-million investment to become a strategic global production hub. -- The facility will be the first F ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Auto Show in Electric Motor News - Italiano - English - Espanol
In Italiano Nel sito internet www.electricmotornews.eu ci sono alcune anticipazioni riguardo le auto ecologiche che verranno presentate nel prossimo Salone dell'Automobile di Francoforte, a metà del mese di settembre. In English In the web site www.electricmotornews.eu there are new upload concerning the new green car ... Continue reading
Gold Cup starts with Civil War Crown Jewel
PRESS RELEASE -56th ANNUAL GOLD CUP RACE OF CHAMPIONS FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net          Civil War Series  “Pacific Sprint Cup�?? will kick off 56th Gold ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, September 3 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (das "Unternehmen") gab heute bekannt, dass das Unternehmen mit seinen DIP-Gläubigern (Debtor-in-Possession), den übrigen Gläubigern, die ihre Forderungen vor der Eröffnung des Insolvenzantrags geltend gemacht haben, und dem offiziellen Komitee ... Continue reading
IFA 2009 : NAVIGON choisit la voie de l'innovation avec une gamme de nouveaux produits
HAMBOURG, September 3 -- - Une photo est disponible par l'intermédiaire de l'EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) et peut être téléchargée gratuitement à l'adresse suivante : http://www.presseportal.de/pm/15250/navigon_ag/?keygroup=bild Cette année, NAVIGON choisit l'IFA pour présenter ses dernières innovations, a ... Continue reading
IFA 2009: NAVIGON Takes an Innovative Direction With New Product Portfolio
HAMBURG, September 3 -- - Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/15250/navigon_ag/?keygroup=bild At this year's IFA, NAVIGON is showcasing its latest innovations, with new products, features and services for its navigation devices ... Continue reading
Ike Lee Named CEO of Enprecis Asia, Inc.
SEATTLE, Sept. 3 -- Enprecis, Inc. announced today that Ike Lee, after investing in and co-founding Enprecis Asia-Pacific, will act as CEO of Enprecis Asia, Inc. In this new role, Ike will lead the initiative evangelizing to the Asian Manufacturers as they leap forward in identifying how they can strategically leverage ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 3 -- iRacing.com Motorsport Simulation, LLC, today unveiled the latest component of its online virtual racing service, a comprehensive, free online motorsports news Web site that is now available to members of the iRacing community and other members of the larger motorsports community, including r ... Continue reading
IR Introduces 150V High-Side Driver IC with Internal Vs Charge for Harsh Automotive Applications
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--International Rectifier, IR® , a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the AUIRS2016S for automotive gate drive applications including common injection rails, diesel and gasoline direct injection applications and solenoid drivers. The AUIRS2016S is a high-voltage power MOSFE ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Sept. 3 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced plans to webcast its presentation at the J.P. Morgan Diversified Industrials Conference in New York. The presentation will take place Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM (ET). The URL for the presentation is: http://metameetings.com/webcasts/jpmo ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: JAMA Comments on August 30 Lower House Election Results
*: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: ------------------------------------------------------------- JAMA UPDATE NEWS [ http://www.jama-english.jp/ ] ------------------------------------------------------------- *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: September 4, 2009 +-------------------------------- ... Continue reading
SEATTLE, Sept. 3 -- MD Johnson Inc and Compli will host a complimentary webinar on Buying, Selling and Valuing Automobile Dealerships in today's market, on Wednesday, September 9th. Mark D Johnson, President of MD Johnson Inc, will present the program and Lon Leneve, President and CFO of Compli, will host and moderate ... Continue reading
MEDICAL CONDITION TEMPORARILY SIDELINES COIL AT U.S. NATIONALS
 MEDICAL CONDITION TEMPORARILY SIDELINES COIL AT U.S. NATIONALSSituation Puts Hight Back with Prock in Bid for Final Berth in Countdown to One           INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Robert Hight will be re-united with crew chief Jimmy Prock more quickly than team owner John Force originally had a ... Continue reading
New K&N Air Filter - 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6L V8
K&N High-Flow Air Filter for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6L V8 Riverside, CA, - The K&N High-Flow Air Filter for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6L (part no.33-2426<http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2426 >) is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration. The simple ... Continue reading
NHRA News: Cagnazzi Racing Hires Ken Cohn as Senior Vice President
Contact: Steve Barnes Cagnazzi Racing Ph: 704 663-2673 steve.barnes@vjcr.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Cagnazzi Racing Hires Ken Cohn as Senior Vice President  Mooresville, N.C., Sept. 2, 2009 - Two-time defending NHRA Pro Stock Champion Cagnazzi Racing today announced the appointment of veteran motorsports executive ... Continue reading
Opel/Vauxhall appoint Amsterdam Worldwide for Meriva European launch
Opel/Vauxhall has appointed international communications agency Amsterdam Worldwide to launch the groundbreaking new Opel Meriva across Europe. The car will be unveiled in March 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show. Amsterdam Worldwide has previously launched pan-European integrated campaigns for the Opel Agila and Chevrolet ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Saving money and improving the environment are two of today’s most pressing issues. That’s why Energy Xtreme, a power solutions company, designed the Independence Package, a unique power management system that operates a car’s electrical system while the gasoline engine is turned off. The Independe ... Continue reading
Real-time Precision: the Latest NAVIGON Live Services
HAMBURG, September 3 -- Dynamic content, together with the increasing complexity of road traffic and the desire for reliable and congestion-free navigation, are playing an ever more important role. At the IFA exhibition, NAVIGON will bring access to up-to-date data into a new era with the new NAVIGON Live Services. Wit ... Continue reading
Reportlinker Adds US Filters Market
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds US Filters Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p0147099/Reportlinker-Adds-US-Filters-Marke t.html US demand for filters to reach $12.4 billion in 2013 Demand for filters in the US is forecast to grow 3 ... Continue reading
RouteOne Announces Integration With Auto Financial Group
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 3 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that it has completed its agreement with Auto Financial Group (AFG), an online provider of residual-based financing products for credit unions. Under the agreement, RouteOne will offer its dealership customers the opportunity to easily connect to AFG and ... Continue reading
Tasca Ford to Host 12th Annual Mustang & Live Music Event on Saturday, September 19
[image: TascaRacing.jpg] *TASCA FORD TO HOST 12TH ANNUAL MUSTANG & LIVE MUSIC EVENT ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19* CRANSTON, RI – September 3, 2009 – Bob Tasca III first caught sight of a Mustang many years ago in his grandfather’s Ford dealership and fell in love with the pony car. Now as the driver of the Motorcraf ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: The Innovation and Openness of a True Mobile Internet Experience Coming Soon to America's Most Dependable 3G Network from Sprint on HTC Hero with Google Date: 9/3/2009 9:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our new ... Continue reading
Wingless Field growing for Gold Cup Night#1
PRESS RELEASE -56th ANNUAL GOLD CUP RACE OF CHAMPIONS FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net           Field filling fast for Gold Cup Wingless Sprint Car Invitational event  20 ... Continue reading
US Ok's $500M to Dealers for 'Clunkers' So Far, Balance By September 30
Govt has paid dealers $500M for 'Clunkers'; Dealers should be reimbursed by Sept. 30 WASHINGTON September 3, 2009; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the government has approved $500 million in reimbursements to car dealers for sales under the Cash for Clunkers program and dealers should be paid by late Septem ... Continue reading
Lotus Elise Club Racer - The Perfect Combination of Performance, Efficiency and Style
Making its debut at the I.A.A. in Frankfurt 2009, the Special Edition Lotus Elise Club Racer introduces new and exclusive colour schemes, bespoke interior and lightweight components all in a world class, high performance and low emission sportscar. ... Continue reading
Car Scrappage Pushes Up New Car Sales in August
âWith car sales continuing to grow as a result of the vehicle scrappage scheme, Government must consider an extension to enable consumers and business to gain full benefit from the initiative,' says Sue Robinson, Director of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), representing the UKâs new car dealers, c ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Eco-Initiatives Move into High Gear at 2009 IAA
Blue Drive, Hyundai Motor Company's eco-initiative, will move into high gear at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt. The company has created a special Blue Drive Zone where it will exhibit a wide array of its new eco-friendly technologies and products demonstrating its commitment to lowering emissions and improving the fuel econ ... Continue reading
BMW Group Named World's Most Sustainable Automobile Company
The SAM Group has published its latest evaluation for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI). For the fifth consecutive year, it rated the BMW Group as the leader in its industry, making it the world's most sustainable automobile manufacturer. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Triton Takes Out the 4x4 Australia Trophy
A panel of judges deemed the Triton 4x4 GLX-R best among its competitors over several categories; value, technological advancement, built tough, 'bushability' and how closely the vehicle matched its design brief and purpose. ... Continue reading
August Sees Audi Grow 56 Months in a Row
Audi Australia has finished the month of August 2009 with sales of 1,009 units â now the 56th successive month of growth for the brand Downunder. ... Continue reading
Dany T. Bahar has been appointed as the new CEO of Group Lotus effective 1st October 2009, replacing Michael J. Kimberley, who retired in July. ... Continue reading
The all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class BlueEFFICIENCY models have arrived in Australia and customer deliveries have commenced. ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Signs Auto Dealer Legislation Easing Multi-Make Dealerships
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed into law the following bill: Senate Bill 921 makes several changes to the state Board of Vehicles Act making it easier for car dealers to own two or more makes of vehicles at the same location or relocate and add a new make. Wit ... Continue reading
Beyong the Plug: Making Electric Cars Go - VIDEO STORY
Automakers Use Hi-Tech Tires and Aerodynamics to Improve Fuel Economy DETROIT - September 3, 2009: Several automakers, including GM, Chrysler and Nissan, have already announced plans to roll out electric cars in the near future. With triple digit fuel economy claims on cars like the Chevrolet Volt, things like tires pl ... Continue reading
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