Research and Markets: United States: Automotive Industry Guide Features 2009-2014 Imperative Stats
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/daf058/united_states_aut) has announced the addition of the "United States: Automotive Industry Guide" report to their offering. The United States: Automotive Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Uni ... Continue reading
Ford's 'Swap Your Ride' Ad Campaign Proves a Real Eye-Opener for Consumers
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., April 5, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., April 5, 2011 -- Ford's newest "Swap Your Ride" marketing campaign launches today with ads chronicling the experiences of actual consumers who were given the opportunity to swap their competitive-make vehicles for a Ford Ford's class-leading fuel economy is a ... Continue reading
Buick Baskets for Children in Need Nets 3,000 Pairs of Shoes
PR Newswire DETROIT, April 5, 2011 DETROIT, April 5, 2011 -- Buick donated approximately 3,000 additional pairs of shoes and socks to Samaritan's Feet, a charity supported by the NCAA, during the Division I Men's Basketball Championship tournament last week. Buick executives and dealers, along with Samaritan's Feet, th ... Continue reading
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., April 5, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., April 5, 2011 -- The 2011 Kia Sportage has been turning heads and collecting numerous awards since arriving in showrooms last summer. Â The latest recognition comes from the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA), who named Sportage the "2011 Northwest ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WARRENDALE, Pa., April 5, 2011 WARRENDALE, Pa., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Daniel F. Akerson, Chairman &CEO of General Motors, will deliver the keynote address at the sold out SAE International 2011 World Congress Annual Banquet, on Thursday, April 14, at Cobo Center's Riverview Ballroom. The ... Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG and La Martina Team Up to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami
PR Newswire MIAMI, April 5, 2011 MIAMI, April 5, 2011 -- Mercedes-AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, and La Martina, the maker of fine polo equipment and apparel, are joining forces to create a limited-edition polo shirt to support Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Greater Miami. Â The shirts are being sold ... Continue reading
Simon Launches Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
PR Newswire INDIANAPOLIS, April 5, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS, April 5, 2011 -- Simon Property Group, Inc. , the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate and long a leader among developers in integrating energy conservation strategies into mall operations, announces another important ini ... Continue reading
Chesapeake Energy Corporation Reaches Milestone in Natural Gas Fleet Conversion Program
OKLAHOMA CITY--Chesapeake Energy Corporation announced today that it continues to make significant progress towards its goal of converting its entire corporate fleet of 4,200 vehicles to clean, compressed natural gas (CNG) by 2014. Phase One of the program, which involved converting the Chesapeake fleet in Oklahoma, wa ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Launches Test-drive Opportunities at Local Shopping Malls
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5, 2011 -- The Chrysler brand is bringing its vehicles directly to consumers in an effort to generate awareness about the brand's new 2011 vehicle lineup. The brand has launched a new test drive campaign at local malls across the country that wil ... Continue reading
Cruising Without Coverage: 16% of Drivers Have Lacked Auto Insurance, InsuranceQuotes.com Poll Shows
PR Newswire AUSTIN, Texas, April 5, 2011 AUSTIN, Texas, April 5, 2011 -- Sixteen percent of American drivers have driven a car without auto insurance, with nearly half of them saying they couldn't afford the insurance premiums, according to an InsuranceQuotes.com poll conducted online by Harris Interactive. (Logo: Ã ... Continue reading
Microsoft and Toyota to Host Joint Media Videoconference
PR Newswire Apr. 5 REDMOND, Wash. ââ¬â April 5, 2011 ââ¬â Microsoft Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. will host a media videoconference tomorrow, featuring Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, and Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corp., to discuss a collaboration between the two companies. Media ca ... Continue reading
Navistar Receives EPA Certification for MaxxForce DT Mid-Range Diesel Engine at 0.39g NOx
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation today announced that it has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its 2011 model year MaxxForceî DT mid-range diesel engine at 0.39g/bHpHr NOx using Navistarââ¬â¢s in-cylinder NOx reduction technology. This ... Continue reading
FEV to Display Chrysler Pentastar V6 at 2011 SAE World Congress
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5, 2011 -- FEV Inc., (FEV) a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that it will exhibit the all-new 2011 Chrysler Pentastar V6 engine, which was recently named a 2011 Ten Best Engine by Ward's AutoWorl ... Continue reading
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia Blooms with Contests, Displays
PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 5, 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 5, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. is once again title sponsor of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia, which runs through April 15. Conceived by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festi ... Continue reading
PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., April 5, 2011 National Car Care Month in April Perfect Time to Wash Away Winter BETHESDA, Md., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --April is National Car Care Month and it is also time for spring cleaning, including your car. Cleaning your vehicle inside and out prevents the buildup of dam ... Continue reading
Coates International Announces Plan to Raise New Working Capital Through Insider Stock Sales
PR Newswire WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 5, 2011 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 5, 2011 -- Coates International, Ltd. (OTCBB: COTE) ââ¬â Coates International Ltd. (the "Company") announces a plan, which became effective on April 1, 2011, to provide new working capital from the reinvested proceeds from sales of up ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--GPS Insight, a leading supplier of GPS tracking solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, announced today that it has partnered with Wright Express, a global provider of business payment processing and information management solutions. Both companies are working together to assist customers in m ... Continue reading
AMP Electric Vehicles -- New CEO, James Taylor, Completes His 100-Day Review
PR Newswire CINCINNATI, April 5, 2011 CINCINNATI, April 5, 2011 -- AMP Holding Inc. (OTCBB and OTCQB: AMPD), a company engaged in US Government supported green energy initiatives for emission-free electric vehicles, is pleased to announce the completion of the 100-day company review by new CEO, James Taylor. Mr. Taylor ... Continue reading
PALM DESERT, Calif.--Heckmann Corporation , a water solutions company focused on water issues worldwide and, in particular, oil and natural gas exploration and production, today announced that Heckmann Water Resources (HWR) is teaming with Encana Natural Gas Inc., a subsidiary of Encana Corporation (TSX, NYSE: ECA), We ... Continue reading
Canada's TRADER Corporation Partners with vAuto
MONTREAL & OAK BROOK, Ill.--TRADER Corporation, Canadaââ¬â¢s leading destination for new and used vehicles, has launched TOptimizer as part of an exclusive partnership with vAuto, the U.S. industry leader in used vehicle inventory management. Canadian automotive dealers can now benefit from vAutoââ¬â ... Continue reading
Trelleborg Finalizes Divestment of Operations in Brake Hoses for Light Vehicles
TRELLEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: Trelleborgââ¬â¢s has finalized the divestment of its operations in brake hoses for light vehicles. The operation was part of the Trelleborg Automotive business area. The buyer is the French company Flexitech. This divestment is a further step in the Trelleborg Groupââ ... Continue reading
ProAssurance Announces Dates for First Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--ProAssurance Corporation will report results for the first quarter of 2011 after the close of normal New York Stock Exchange trading on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. ProAssurance will conduct a conference call at 10:00 AM ET on Thursday, May 5, 2011 to discuss the results, its view of the medical profession ... Continue reading
Ricardo Selected as Strategic Supplier to Jaguar Land Rover
PR Newswire VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 5, 2011 VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 5, 2011 -- Ricardo has been selected by Jaguar Land Rover as one of its key strategic suppliers, as the U.K.'s premium automaker embarks upon ambitious plans to develop new models and drive volume growth. In November 2010, Jaguar Land ... Continue reading
FREMONT, Calif.--American Portwell Technology, Inc., www.portwell.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Portwell, Inc., a world-leading innovator in the Industrial PC (IPC) market and an Associate member of the Intelî Embedded Alliance, announces the PCS-8270 x86-computer-based telematics system. The PCS-8270 system ... Continue reading
PR Newswire NEW YORK, April 5, 2011 NEW YORK, April 5, 2011 -- WHO: Ford Motor Company President & CEO Alan Mulally, Playwright & Actor Tyler Perry along with Comedian and Philanthropist Chris and Malaak Compton-Rock and The Steve Harvey Foundation http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110405/DE77549 WHAT: The Steve Harv ... Continue reading
State Police Remind Motor Carriers to Obtain, Display Federal Number
PR Newswire HARRISBURG, Pa., April 5, 2011 Many Pennsylvania Carriers Haven't Complied with 2010 Rule HARRISBURG, Pa., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania State Police reminds all motor carriers operating in the state that they are required to obtain and a display a U.S. Department of Transportati ... Continue reading
Ed Welburn on 100 years of Chevrolet Style and Innovation
PR Newswire DETROIT, April 5, 2011 DETROIT, April 5, 2011 -- Over the past 100 years, Chevrolet has been responsible for some of the most significant and groundbreaking designs in automotive history. From its utilitarian yet stylish pick-up trucks through to the cutting edge looks of each generation of Corvette, via ca ... Continue reading
Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept to Make World Debut at 2011 New York International Auto Show
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., April 5, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., April 5, 2011 -- Lexus today announced that the LF-Gh hybrid concept will make its world debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The LF-Gh, which stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid, sets out to redefine the premium grand touring sedan. ... Continue reading
SunTrust Racing: Porsche 250 Preview
LEEDS, April 5, 2011: Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor: the âProfessorâ� and the âStudentâ� at what has come to be known as Angelelli University. Now in their second year together as co-drivers of the No. 10 SunTrust Chevrolet Dallara of Wayne Taylor Racing, they head to Barber Motorsports P ... Continue reading
Daly's miles; Alabama-Barcelona-Long Beach In 10 Days
MAZDASPEED driver, Conor Daly is currently one of the most active open wheel drivers in America having travelled more than 8000 miles since the opening round of the Firestone Indy Lights championship in St. Petersburg, Florida, April 27th. After proving to be the fastest Indy Lights driver on race day (fastest in warm ... Continue reading
Foyt Hires Junqueira For Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis, Apr. 4, 2011: Bruno Junqueira, the 2002 Indianapolis 500 pole sitter, will join fellow Brazilian Vitor Meira in competing for A.J. Foyt Racing in the 100th anniversary Indy 500 on May 29. Junqueira, seeking to make his seventh start, will drive the No. 84 ABC Supply car. "I am very happy," said Junqueira, ... Continue reading
JUPITER, April 4, 2011: Preparations are underway at Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) for this weekendâs Super Chevy Show Series presented by GM Performance Division and presented locally by Schumacher Chevrolet. Hundreds of Chevy automobiles and thousands of Chevy enthusiasts are expected to pack the PBIR ... Continue reading
Kinetic And Kia Racing Close To Home In The Barber 200
Burford, April 4, 2011: After another Top Ten finish for the #10 Infinity Audio Kia Forte Koup in the 2011 GRAND-AM Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge seasonâs second race at Homestead Miami Speedway, Kinetic Motorsports and Kia Motors America are ready to take on the third race of the season with all the migh ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin Reaches Elite Eight In Pro Mod Action
LAS VEGAS, April 4, 2011: It wasn't the storybook finish Troy Coughlin envisioned for the JEGS.com Pontiac GTO in Sunday's Get Screened America Pro Mod Series action at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but his turbocharged small block is still defying the odds. "I guess none of the other Pro Mod racers got the me ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt the Subject of New SAE International Book
PR Newswire WARRENDALE, Pa., April 5, 2011 WARRENDALE, Pa., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --As one of the automotive engineering industry's most storied vehicles, the Chevrolet Volt has been the subject of hundreds of articles over the last few years as it went from a concept car to a reality. Now, the car is t ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Some North Carolina teens are having to delay getting their driverââ¬â¢s licenses as the result of an uneven economic recovery and rising prices, a new Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company survey shows. The poll, conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Nationwide, surveyed 1,483 pa ... Continue reading
Aerodynamics: Ford Vehicles Cheat the Wind, Helping Drivers to Beat the Pump
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., April 5, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., April 5, 2011 -- Wind tunnel development time enables Ford engineers, aerodynamicists and designers to optimize vehicle fuel efficiency Aerodynamics help Ford vehicles achieve class-leading or unsurpassed fuel efficiency in each segment where they compete The ... Continue reading
PR Newswire ORLANDO, Fla., April 5, 2011 Notable increases in gas, tires and depreciation drive up average costs for sedans to $8,776 yearly, 58.5 cents per mile; SUV costs up to $11,239 yearly, 74.9 cents per mile ORLANDO, Fla., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA released the results of its annual 'Your Driv ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Equus Named NADAguides Car of the Month for April 2011
PR Newswire COSTA MESA, Calif., April 5, 2011 COSTA MESA, Calif., April 5, 2011 -- (Logo: https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100727/LA40047LOGO-d) News Highlights NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, names the all-new 2011 Hyundai Equus Car of the Month for April 2011. The 2011 Hyundai ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: New Volkswagen Jetta Disappoints
PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., April 5, 2011 New Chevrolet Cruze is marked improvement over the Cobalt YONKERS, N.Y., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The newly redesigned Volkswagen Jetta now ranks last among the 11 small sedans that have been tested by Consumer Reports. Engineers found fault with its agility, cor ... Continue reading
More Power And Standard Sat Nav For Iconic STI
Spring is in the air for Subaru customers with the company's latest generous offer on the iconic high-performance STI. ... Continue reading
Mazda UK Hosts Dress Code Red Day In Aid Of British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal
Mazda UK employees, based in Dartford, Kent, left their suits at home on Thursday 31st March and dressed in red instead to fundraise for the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal. ... Continue reading
Bring Back Family Time With Saab
With the bank holiday season quickly approaching, leading car manufacturer Saab is launching a campaign to bring back quality family time in the car. ... Continue reading
Holden Has Small, Large And Light Covered In March
Holden Commodore has extended its reign as Australia's highest-selling vehicle in March, backed by strong performances across the Holden portfolio. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Showcases New Thinking At The 2011 Seoul Motor Show
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, showcased its latest `New Thinking' on products, technologies and services to the world at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show, which opened yesterday under the theme of 'Evolution, Green Revolution on Wheels.' ... Continue reading
Hyundai i30 Hits The Tarmac In Targa Tasmania
Hyundai Motor Company Australia will hit the tarmac in the multi award winning i30 CRDi SX turbo diesel for the second year with a 'factory'entrant in the 2011 Targa Tasmania Rally. ... Continue reading
Audi Australia Finishes First Quarter 2011 As Number One Premium Brand In Passenger Cars
Audi Australia has finished the first quarter of 2011 with record sales results, setting the brand with the four rings as Australia's topselling premium automotive manufacturer of passenger cars for the first three months of the year. ... Continue reading
Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 93,984 new vehicles were sold in March 2011, down by just under 1 per cent compared with the same period twelve months ago. ... Continue reading
Subaru achieved record March sales of 3901 vehicles, according to official VFACTS figures published today. ... Continue reading
Mazda Puts the Finishing Touches on the Targa Trio
The Mazda Motorsport team has assembled in Launceston and preparations are now complete ahead of the start of Targa Tasmania tomorrow. ... Continue reading
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