Universal Power Group Launches Power Sports Battery Line
CARROLLTON, Texas--Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: UPG) is launching a complete line of power sports batteries at the upcoming 41st annual Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, adding another key category to its growing list of product offerings. The Adventure Power® series ... Continue reading
FW: ACDelco's Kurt Johnson will have to wait another day to start NHRA campaign
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:42 PM To: Jeff Romack Subject: ACDelco's Kurt Johnson will have to wait another day to start NHRA campaign [cid:image001.jpg@01C987C8.9FF4A870] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jfromack@ ... Continue reading
PR: RaceTalkRadio.com to sponsor Fast Track No. 47 Truck at Daytona
RaceTalkRadio.com to sponsor Fast Track No. 47 Truck at Daytona Sponsorship includes introduction of the Fast Track Radio Show Harrisburg, NC-RaceTalkRadio.com, the leader in Internet based racing radio shows will be the primary sponsor of the No. 47 Fast Track Racing Camping World Truck driven by Brandon Knupp in the ... Continue reading
America's Incredible Pizza Company and CJM Racing Introduce the "Incredible Heroes Campaign"
Mooresville, NC February 5, 2009: Americaâs Incredible Pizza Company, sponsor of the No. 11 NASCAR Nationwide Series car driven by Scott Lagasse Jr., is all about incredible things in 2009. This season the Pizza Company would like to recognize incredible people that have done incredible acts. The âIncredible ... Continue reading
Georgia's David Ragan Embraces Local Sponsor UPS with Restored 1938 UPS Delivery Truck
HAMPTON, Ga. February 5, 2009: Being Georgia born and partnering with a Georgia-based company, NASCAR young gun David Ragan will be showing his roots to a hometown crowd during the March 8 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Now sponsored by Atlanta-based UPS, the 23-year old Georgia native is set for a new sea ... Continue reading
MIAMI--On February 12, 2009 Warren Henry Volvo will unveil the new XC60 Volvo crossover to the public. The new vehicle will be unveiled at 5:45 p.m. and the event will continue until 8:00 p.m. with a full demonstration of the carâs advanced functions and accessories. Warren Henry Volvo invites the public to join t ... Continue reading
AMA announces larger member discount at Bikebandit.com
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Threats to motorcycling in America, Part 1: The AMA's Rob Dingman discusses OHV access
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Four Kia Models Given 'Best Bet' Distinction by The Car Book 2009
Borrego, Rondo, Optima and Spectra All Recognized for Safety and Value - Multiple vehicles in Kia Motors' lineup are recognized for fourth consecutive year - Vehicles rated based on overall value including safety features, fuel economy and ownership costs IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 5 -- After recently announcing its 14th con ... Continue reading
MEMA, OESA Working to Identify Credit Solutions for Parts Supplier Industry
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As a result of the ongoing credit crisis and resulting reductions in automobile production, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and Original Equipment Suppliers Associations (OESA) are exploring options to address the immediate cash needs and longer term ... Continue reading
FW: ACDelco's Kurt Johnson Prepared for Season Opener at NHRA Winternationals
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 4:10 PM To: Jeff Romack Subject: ACDelco's Kurt Johnson Prepared for Season Opener at NHRA Winternationals [cid:image001.jpg@01C987AB.0F7F5410] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jfromack@cs ... Continue reading
Millipore Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results
BILLERICA, Mass.--Millipore Corporation , a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. Revenues for the fourth quarter declined 2 percent from the previous year, totaling $396.8 ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Added to Calvert Social Index for Leadership in Sustainability
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 5 -- Johnson Controls, a global multi- industrial leader in energy efficiency and sustainability, has been added to the Calvert Social Index, a broad-based, rigorously constructed benchmark for measuring the performance of U.S.-based socially responsible companies. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/ ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Reynolds and Reynolds announced today that the Kansas Automobile Dealers Association (KADA) is endorsing the Reynolds LAW(R) 553 Universal Retail Sale Contract to the new car dealerships that the association currently represents throughout the state of Kansas. The LAW 553, as it is commonly know ... Continue reading
State Contractors Benefiting From MIS Capital Improvement Projects
BROOKLYN, Mich. February 5, 2009): Michigan International Speedway is committed to the fan experience and uses local vendors to do it! Contractors and vendors from the state of Michigan are being used for the various capital improvement projects taking place around the racetrack. In fact, more than 90 percent of all co ... Continue reading
Race Information: Event: Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona, Saturday, February 7 at 4:00 p.m. Local Time Track: Daytona International Speedway Qualifying: Friday, February 6, at 12:00 p.m. Local Time Track Length: 2.5-mile paved-oval. Kicking It Off: For the first time since October, the stars of the ARCA RE/MAX Seri ... Continue reading
RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby's, announce the most significant Ferrari to be offered on the world's auction stage - the legendary 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (TR). Expected to set a new world record* for a vintage motor car sold at auction, this exciting car will be offered at 'Ferrari Leggenda e Passione' ... Continue reading
16 year-old Justin Wall races into NASCAR at Madera Speedway in 2009
2.5.09 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 year-old Justin Wall races into NASCAR at Madera Speedway in 2009 Steven Blakesley / Justin Wall Racing Oakdale, Calif. - 16 year-old Justin Wall of Oakdale, Calif. will move into the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series for the 2009 racing season, it was announced on Thursday. Wall, who ... Continue reading
- Jig-A-Loo Announces Peyton Sellers Diecast Racecar Fundraiser; Car to Run in Daytona ARCA Re/Max Race This Weekend - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 5 -- Jig-A-Loo USA, Inc. (www.jigaloo.com), makers of the all-around silicone lubricant, continues to make their mark on the motorsports world with NASCAR driver Peyton Seller ... Continue reading
Ford e-News - February 5, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 5 -- Ford Announces More Partners in Electrification Strategy Ford Motor Company and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) are adding seven utility partners to conduct real world tests on an expanding fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The utility companies and a state resea ... Continue reading
Fitch Affirms Homer City Funding's Pass-Through Bonds at 'BBB-'
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings affirms the 'BBB-' rating on Homer City Funding, LLC's (HCF) $830 million ($747 million outstanding) senior secured pass-through bonds due 2019 and 2026 and assigns a Stable Rating Outlook. HCF is a special purpose vehicle indirectly owned by General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC), the indir ... Continue reading
Altair's open architecture CAE suite improves structural part development processes at Tier 1 supplier L&L Products Europe SAS in France TROY, Mich., Feb. 5 -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of technology and services that empower client innovation and decision-making, announced today that the Fren ... Continue reading
- After a successful Baja 1000 finish, the production-based F-150 SVT Raptor R will run in all five points races to continue extreme durability testing of production components - Drivers Rob MacCachren and Steve Olliges will pilot the Raptor R providing Ford access to development and testing data. DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. ... Continue reading
Zipcar Partners with City of Seattle to Extend Benefits of Car Sharing to City Employees
Zipcar Delivers 'Wheels When You Want Them' Through New Downtown Storefront Location SEATTLE, Feb. 5 -- Zipcar, the world's largest provider of cars on demand by the hour or day, today announced a partnership with the City of Seattle providing all city employees access to its cost-effective, convenient and environmenta ... Continue reading
Will Castro and Unique Autosports Get into the Spirit with Paul Masson Brandy
MIAMI--Will Castro, star of the hit Speed Channel series, Unique Whips, has been tapped to represent Paul Masson Brandy, in a wide ranging endorsement deal that will extend across all media. Castro will serve as Paul Massonâs primary brand spokesperson, and will be deeply involved in an upcoming promotion for the ... Continue reading
Used Vehicles Show Signs of Recovery
New Vehicle Sales Continue To See Challenges ATLANTA, Feb. 5 -- In its first month on the market, the newly-introduced Nissan 370Z joined the AutoTrader.com Top 20 Most Viewed vehicles for the first time, showing a 209.91% increase in views over the previous-generation 350Z that it replaces. As consumers' fears surroun ... Continue reading
2009 Kia Rio Named to the ACEEE 'Greenest Vehicles of 2009' List
Sub-Compact Sedan Makes Environmentally Friendly List - Low emissions and fuel efficiency boost the Kia sub-compact's score - Only most ecological vehicles top annual list IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 5 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced that the 2009 Rio sub-compact sedan has been named as one of the "Greenest Vehicl ... Continue reading
Wallace Off And Running With Team JEGS
DAYTONA, Fla. February 4, 2009: NASCAR favorite Kenny Wallace is off to a great start representing JEGS High Performance Mail Order in activities surrounding the upcoming Daytona 500. Once again in 2009, Wallace will banner the familiar yellow and black JEGS logo at 40-plus Modified dirt track races around the country. ... Continue reading
Mr. Aruba's Bench NationalsRraises $4,000 For JEGS Foundation
DELAWARE, Ohio February 4, 2009: The recently contested Mr. Aruba's Bench Nationals and Charity Challenge raised $4,000 for the JEGS Foundation's Racing For Cancer Research on a chilly day in late January. However, the weather did little to cool the generosity of the participants, who gave early and often at the event. ... Continue reading
Team Signs Michael McDowell to Drive #47 Toyota
Harrisburg, NC., February 5, 2009: JTG Daugherty Racing is proud to announce Michael McDowell has been signed to compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for the 2009 season. The 24-year-old Phoenix, Ariz. native will drive the#47 Toyota Camry entry owned by Tad and Jodi Geschickter and Brad Daugherty, a former NBA all- ... Continue reading
Motor Speedway Chapter Set To Host Clay Shoot And Fast Talk
HAMPTON, Ga. February 4, 2009: The Atlanta chapter of Speedway Childrenâs Charities will host two fundraising events preceding the Kobalt Tools 500 on March 8, the 2nd Annual Clay Shoot on March 5 and the Fast Talk presented by AutoTrader.com at Club One on March 6. The 2nd Annual Clay Shoot will feature instructi ... Continue reading
Look For More Yellow And Black At All 24 Races In '09
POMONA, Calif. February 4, 2009: Fans of four-time and reigning Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. and the JEGS brand will now be able to buy gear at all 24 races on the 2009 Full Throttle Drag Racing Series at a special JEGS licensed souvenir trailer owned and operated by MainGate, the official event merchandising co ... Continue reading
Subaru of America's Northwest Region Posts January 2009 Sales
- Increased Sales Maintains Momentum of 2008 National Sales Results - PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 5 -- Subaru of America, Inc.'s Northwest sales region today announced a 1-percent sales increase, year-over-year, for the month of January. This jump mirrors Subaru of America's national January sales, which are up 8-percent over ... Continue reading
2009 NADA Conference Highlights
NADA 2009 CONFERENCE SPECIAL UNLIMITED EBAY MOTORS AND CRAIGSLIST FOR $150 Quote of the week: "You don't save your way out of this; you sell your way out of this." - Chrysler co-President Jim Press Internet Marketing This year's convention featured almost 50 different inventory marketing systems, texting applications, ... Continue reading
Zoombak GPS Locators Now Even More Affordable: Announcing $50 Price Cut on Entire Product Line
NEW YORK--Buoyed by recent consumer acceptance for its product line, Zoombak⢠(www.Zoombak.com) today announced it is broadening the appeal for its GPS locator products by reducing its Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) across the board by $50. Beginning February 2nd, Zoombakâs MSRP list is as ... Continue reading
Roger Ralston, CEO of DirectView Attends 39th Annual American International Automobile Dealers Association - AIADA Meeting and Luncheon BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 5 -- DirectView Technology Group, Inc. (OTCPK: DVWG), a company focused on ownership and management of leading technology companies, is pleased to announce that ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Unique 2009 Trendology Report Examines the U.S. Used Car Dealers Industry
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d39797/2009_trendology_u) has announced the addition of the "2009 Trendology: U.S. Used Car Dealers" report to their offering. The 2009 Trendology report on the U.S. Used Car Dealers industry characterizes the industry in three descriptive methods ... Continue reading
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA To Recognize Neighborhoods That Make Communities Better for the Aging * Contact: Enesta Jones, 202-564-4355/7873 / jones.enesta@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Feb. 5, 2009) EPA added a new category for neighborhood and non-governmental governmental organizations as part of i ... Continue reading
Gilbarco’s McDowell Speaks About PCI Compliance at the SIGMA Executive Leadership Conference
GREENSBORO, N.C.--Scott McDowell, director of marketing, dispenser applications, at Gilbarco Veeder-Root, will speak at the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of Americaâs (SIGMA) Executive Leadership Conference at Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center in Breckenridge, Colorado on Monday, February 9, 2009. ... Continue reading
Erie Indemnity to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Conference Call and Webcast
ERIE, Pa., Feb. 5 -- Erie Indemnity Company will host an audio Webcast with the financial community to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2008 on Friday, February 27, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Erie Indemnity will issue a press release reporting its results after the close of the mark ... Continue reading
Pending GAO Study on Off-Highway Vehicles Fatally Flawed
WASHINGTON--Nine national off-highway vehicle (OHV) groups today sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) noting that an ongoing GAO study on OHV use is flawed in such a way that any findings will be skewed against OHV use on federal lands. A principal component of the study is a survey of federal la ... Continue reading
Mobil 1 Selected as Factory and Service Fill Motor Oil for Two New Turbocharged Chevrolet Vehicles
FAIRFAX, Va.--ExxonMobil today announced that the companyâs flagship brand of synthetic motor oil, Mobil 1, has been selected as the factory fill and service fill endorsed motor oil for the new Chevy Cobalt SS Coupe and Chevy HHR-SS. Both vehicles are equipped with a turbocharged, direct-injected, dual overhead ca ... Continue reading
Manheim Southern California To Host Grand Re-opening Sale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lois Rossi February 5, 2009 Manheim (678) 645-2028 MANHEIM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO HOST GRAND RE-OPENING SALE Event To Unveil Location Upgrades, Additions To Better Serve Customers ATLANTA - Manheim Southern California in Fontana, Calif., will host a grand re-opening sale on Thursday, Feb. ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Announces Video News Update on Its PHEV Project
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. announced that it released today a video news report updating shareholders and the public on its progress to complete the full-sized SUV plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) demonstration vehicle incorporating the Companyâs Symetron technologies. The Company, working in conjunction ... Continue reading
Tenneco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Tenneco Inc. : Revenue and EBIT declines reflect a rapid deterioration in global industry conditions in the fourth quarter Fourth quarter loss includes $215 million in non-cash impairment charges for goodwill and deferred tax assets Company benefiting from cost reduction and cash preservation actions ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Teams Up With D.C. United and Washington Wizards for D.C. Auto Show
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 5 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that former D.C. United Captain John Harkes, and Washington Wizards' Center JaVale McGee will be signing autographs at the Volkswagen exhibit during the Washington D.C. Auto Show this Saturday, February 7, 2009. Volkswagen is the presenting partner of ... Continue reading
Ford Strike Threat Over Moves to Fund Jobs Cuts With Pay Cuts
LONDON, February 5 -- Moves by Ford to cut around 850 jobs across its UK plants, and freeze a negotiated pay deal, have today (Thursday) been denounced as a 'betrayal' of a loyal workforce by the workers' union Unite, which is warning the car giant that cutting workers' pay to meet redundancy payments could lead to ind ... Continue reading
China May Overtake U.S. As No.1 Car Market In Jan
China may overtake U.S. as No.1 car market in Jan http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009249/China-may-overtake-U-S-as-No-1- car-m arket.html Shanghai, February 5 (Gasgoo.com) China has likely passed the U.S. in monthly vehicle sales for the first time in history, a trend that could also make China into the world's larges ... Continue reading
Breaking News: Geely Okayed By Gov't To Buy Volvo
Breaking news: Geely okayed by gov't to buy Volvo http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009256/Breaking-news-Geely-okayed-by-g ov-t- to-buy-Volvo.html Shanghai, February 5 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese car maker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd has already received approval from the country's top economic planner to study the acquisiti ... Continue reading
GM Talking With China's FAW On CV Partnership
GM talking with China's FAW on CV partnership http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009254/GM-talking-with-China-s-FAW-on- CV-pa rtnership.html Shanghai, February 5 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors's China division said in a statement on Thursday that it is studying the possibility of establishing a joint venture with Chinese au ... Continue reading
MetroSplash Announces Consumers Can Swap Airline Points and Miles for Gas
LAS VEGAS & DALLAS--MetroSplash Systems Group today announced that loyalty program, FuelLinks Cash-for-Gas, is now a participating program in the world's leading loyalty reward program management Web site, Points.com, which is owned and operated by Points International Ltd. (TSX: PTS; OTCBB: PTSEF). Points.com members ... Continue reading
UPS Picked for U.S. Project to Reduce Diesel Air Emissions
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction National Program has selected UPS for an award of $473,939 to reduce particulate matter generated by diesel engines at the companyâs WorldportSM global all-points air hub. The EPA funding will be disbursed to the Kent ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. announced today that management is scheduled to present at the following upcoming investor conferences: Southwest Securities Investor Conference on February 12 at the Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas. This conference is scheduling one-on-one meetings, and those interested in meeting di ... Continue reading
Air-Conditioning Check Offers Garages More Sales Potential
Hella's 2009 Thermal Management Campaign, which starts in March, comprises resources with a high practical value for garage professionals carrying out air-conditioning servicing and effective sales-support measures. Wholesalers and garages benefit from the wide product range with more than 6,000 items for vehicle air c ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Third Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2008
Mazda Motor Corporation today reported its financial results for the first nine months (April to December) of fiscal year (FY) 2008 and announced its full year financial projections. ... Continue reading
[RealWire] Navman helps romantics find their way to unique Valentine's Day locations
Company: Navman (http://www.navman.com/in-car/europe/uk/) Release summary: GPS pioneer Navman shows romantics how they can make the most of their Navman sat-nav device when deciding on a Valentine's Day weekend getaway. Date of issue: 05th February, 2009 Contact: Hannah Lifford, Simon Rothwell or Catherine Gladstone, H ... Continue reading
SpongeTech(R)'s CEO Interview Aired Today on American Scene Radio Show NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. America's Cleaning Company(TM) (OTC:SPNG) (BULLETIN BOARD: SPNG) is pleased to announce that its CEO and President, Michael Metter, will be interviewed live today on Steve Crowley's American S ... Continue reading
Spring Creek Acquisition Corp. to Acquire AutoChina Group Inc.
BEIJING--Spring Creek Acquisition Corp. (OTCBB: SCRQF, SCRWF, SCRUF): Highlights AutoChina Group Inc. is a leading oneâstop commercial and consumer auto sales and financing company in China Commercial vehicle sales and financing segment serves independent and commercial vehicle operators through 103 branches in 4 ... Continue reading
Corning Incorporated to Supply LG Electronics with Corning Gorilla™ Glass for New Mobile Phone
CORNING, N.Y.--Corning Incorporated announced today that Corningâs Gorilla⢠glass was selected as the protective cover glass for LG Electronicsâ âSecret phoneâ (model: LG-KF750), and other models currently in development. Gorilla glass, an environmentally friendly, thin-sheet glass, functions a ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Reports Strong Underwriting Results
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 5 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , a national provider of personal automobile insurance, today reported results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2008: Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, (in millions, % % except per share 2008 2007 Cha ... Continue reading
Canadian Tire Deploys Postilion Solution to Enable EMV Chip Program
Canada's premier retail brand uses Postilion to standardize payment capture across POS NORCROSS, Ga. and TORONTO, Feb. 5 -- Postilion, a leading provider of integrated software solutions for payments processing and self-service banking and a division of S1 Corporation , today announced that Canadian Tire Corporation, o ... Continue reading
Verizon Business Revs Up Technology Engine for AAA Mid-Atlantic
VoIP and Data Solutions Help Put Auto Club and Its Nearly 4 Million Members in the Driver's Seat NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Verizon voice-over-IP (VoIP) solutions are helping to put AAA Mid-Atlantic, and the auto club's nearly 4 million members, in the driver's seat. Under a new agreement, Verizon Business will provide voice, ... Continue reading
Exciting Finance Deals For Saudi Customers Across Entire Chevrolet and GMC Model Line Ups
Abdullatif Alissa Automotive Company, Aljomaih Automotive Company, Omar A. Balubaid Company and Universal Motors Agencies Co have announced a wide range of very special finance offers for customers across the entire Chevrolet and GMC vehicle line up in Saudi Arabia, following a new partnership with the National Commerc ... Continue reading
PricewaterhouseCoopers Addresses Auto Industry Turmoil at Feb 10 MPG Luncheon
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5 -- On Tuesday, February 10, 2009 The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, will hold an open luncheon featuring Steve D'Arcy, Global Automotive Leader, and Mike McKenzie, Manager, of PricewaterhouseCooper's Automotive Institute. These two distinguished ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Exergy Fuel Cells, a subsidiary of Morphic Technologies AB (STO:MORPB), has entered into a cooperation with Narbonne Accessoires in Narbonne, France, and signed a Letter Of Intent regarding the exclusive distribution of the Exergy Fuel Cell power systems in the distribution network o ... Continue reading
Boom or Doom for the Auto Industry?
Frost & Sullivan to Host Free Briefing on the Global Automotive Industry 2009 Outlook LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The Automotive & Transportation Group at Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce its 2009 Quarterly Analyst Briefing Presentation on the business outlook of the global automotive industry and vehicle production, to b ... Continue reading
Wavecom Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results
ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France--Regulatory News: Wavecom S.A. (Paris:AVM) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year 2008 ending December 31, 2008. Tender offer highlight: On December 2, 2008, Sierra Wireless, a Canadian-based and publicly traded company in the wireless sector and Wavecom joint ... Continue reading
Exciting Finance Deals For UAE Customers Across Entire Chevrolet Line Up
Al Ghandi Auto, Bin Hamoodah Automotive and Liberty Automobiles have announced a wide range of very special finance offers for customers across the entire Chevrolet vehicle line up in UAE, following a partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB). ... Continue reading
Fiat Australia: Fiat Fun And Economy Equals A 196% Sales Increase!
In these troubled economic times, with the car industry struggling to cope with a massive 18.5 per cent decline in sales, what the car buyers want is car that its fun, cheerful and the most economical car available on the market, namely, the Fiat 500 and its this fact that explains why against all market trends, Fiat c ... Continue reading
Highly-Successful DTM Racing Drivers Become Brand Ambassadors
Bernd Schneider and Klaus Ludwig, by far the most successful ever DTM touring car racing drivers, have been appointed as brand ambassadors, instructors and test drivers for AMG and Mercedes-Benz. With these appointments, which take immediate effect, Mercedes-Benz and the high-performance brand AMG have succeeded in sec ... Continue reading
New design reinforcing Renault Clio's family ties with new Megane
New Clio opens a fresh chapter in the Clio epic that began in 1990 and has seen the model go from strength to strength. The motoring public can take a closer look at New Renault Clio at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Skoda Launches Tyre Awareness Campaign
Skoda is helping its customers to increase their knowledge of tyre safety by undertaking a nation-wide tyre awareness campaign. Skoda retailers are alerting customers to the importance of checking their tyres regularly, which is particularly important during the winter months. At participating dealerships across the co ... Continue reading
Infiniti Packs Louis Vuitton for Geneva
Infiniti, the luxury car company from Japan, has announced its collaboration with Louis Vuitton, the French luxury brand, for the creation of a bespoke set of luggage for a concept car to be revealed at the 2009 International Geneva Motor Show next month. ... Continue reading
Keys to a Skyline R33 Up for Grabs - Now!
It's the day performance car fans have been waiting for. Thursday 5 February signals the start of one of 2009's most exciting motoring events - Swinton Specialist's amazing 'win-a-project-car' competition. ... Continue reading
Buyers Do Their Homework - And Flock to Hyundai
January brought misery to most motor manufacturers, with overall sales in Britain down 30.9 percent. But there was one company trouncing the trend and showing a significant increase in sales compared to the previous year - Hyundai. ... Continue reading
Porsche Provides Business with Traction
As the snow thaws, now is the perfect time for drivers to perhaps reflect on bruised egos - and at worst crashed cars - caused by losing control of their car in the treacherous road conditions of the past week. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Appear at Top Gear Live
In a surprise move, Hyundai Motor Company Australia is giving Top Gear Live guests a sneak preview of the new Genesis Coupe which will be showcased at the Melbourne International Motor Show from the end of February. ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Unveil i20 at Melbourne International Motor Show
Hyundai Motor Company's new i20 small hatch will make its Australian debut at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. Set to go on sale in the 3rd quarter, the i20 will offer customers premium features and technology now appearing on many larger more expensive models. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sonata 2.4 Petrol Achieves 4.5 Star GVG Rating
Hyundai Motor Company's Sonata 2.4 petrol engine now achieves a 4.5 star Green Vehicle Guide (GVG) rating. Minor modifications were implemented in December 2008 production, further reducing emissions and resulting in an improved air pollution rating - this has boosted the overall score. ... Continue reading
ZAP Motors Seeks Support on Bill to Expand Federal Electric Car Tax Credit
SANTA ROSA, CA - February 5, 2009: US electric vehicle developers like ZAP of Santa Rosa, California, are asking Americans to join in supporting a new bill that would give more tax credits to more kinds of electric vehicles. The new legislation, S271, would increase the number of plug-in vehicles able to receive the ta ... Continue reading
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