Carmakers, Tokyo Electric Team up on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
KAWASAKI Japan August 6, 2009; Japan Today reported that three Japanese automakers and Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) said Wednesday they will team up to spread and standardize infrastructure like battery chargers for electric vehicles to remove one of the biggest barriers to making the zero-emission cars mainstream. ... Continue reading
Automotive News to Host Free Online Access Week - THE AUTO CHANNEL HAS ALWAYS HAD FREE ACCESS
DETROIT, Aug. 5 -- Executives with a professional interest in the automotive industry can electronically preview one of the premier sources for late-breaking news and information Aug. 10-16, 2009. Automotive News is hosting a complimentary one-week-only Free Access Week during which its subscriber-only content at www.a ... Continue reading
3M Woven Tape Shields with Great Flexibility and Conformability
AUSTIN, Texas--The new 3M Copper Nickel-Plated Conductive Woven Fabric Tape CN4190 is a self-stick EMI tape that provides a good electrical conductive path for EMI shielding and ESD grounding in small consumer electronics such as mobile handhelds, digital still cameras, and liquid crystal display televisions. Tape CN41 ... Continue reading
8.5Chinese SUV maker Zotye raises $105 mln for EV project
Chinese SUV maker Zotye raises $105 mln for EV project http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011613/Chinese-SUV-maker-Zotye-ra ises- 105-mln-for-EV-project.html Shanghai, August 5 (Gasgoo.com) Zotye Auto, a Chinese maker of sport utility vehicles (SUV), is raising about 720 million yuan ($105 million) by selling a unsp ... Continue reading
8.5Dongfeng Nissan to build $730-mln new plant
Dongfeng Nissan to build $730-mln new plant http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011614/Dongfeng-Nissan-to-build-7 30-ml n-new-plant.html Shanghai, August 5 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Nissan, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor Group and Nissan Motor Co., signed an agreement on August 3 with Guangzhou municipality to bu ... Continue reading
8.5SAIC stake in Ssangyong may come to nothing
SAIC stake in Ssangyong may come to nothing http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011619/SAIC-stake-in-Ssangyong-ma y-com e-to-nothing.html Shanghai, August 5 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese auto giant SAIC Motor may see its 51% stake in Ssangyong Motor come to nothing, if the Korean carmaker really goes to bankruptcy, media repo ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
DETROIT, Aug. 5 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2009. Second Quarter 2009 Results -- Second quarter sales of $245.6 million -- AAM's quarterly results reflect the adverse impact of the extended prod ... Continue reading
CARLSTADT, N.J.--American Truck Protection (ATP), www.atpwaranty.com, a division of truck warranty market leader National Truck Protection (NTP), continues to enjoy tremendous success, just six months after its launch, providing warranties to independent used truck dealers. ATP has remarkable demand as shown by hundred ... Continue reading
Amerigon Reports 2009 Second Quarter, Six-Month Results
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 5 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies, today announced results for this year's second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2009. Product revenues as previously disclosed were relatively flat for the 20 ... Continue reading
Auto Industry's Largest Social Media Network Launches Dramatic Platform Upgrade
DrivingSales' New Customizable Architecture Makes It Easier For Dealers To Access Critical Information They Need to Survive and Thrive SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 5 -- DrivingSales (www.drivingsales.com), the auto industry's leading social media platform and largest online community, today announced a dramatic upgrade to its ... Continue reading
OAK PARK, MI, Aug. 5 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure") or (the "Company"), a leading developer of state-of-the-art green technologies that address environmental and cost issues for the commercial transportation industry, today announced their success on a recent bid for 50 Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric ... Continue reading
BorgWarner VTG Turbochargers are the First Used in the Off-Highway Market
BorgWarner's VTG Turbochargers Offer Lower Emissions, Better Fuel Economy AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 5 -- BorgWarner was chosen to supply variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers to boost John Deere Power Systems Interim Tier 4/Stage III B PowerTech(TM) PVX and PowerTech(TM) PSX 4.5L, 6.8L and 13.5L diesel engines ... Continue reading
China Bio Energy Holding Group Retains KPMG for the Implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404
XI'AN, China, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Bio Energy Holding Group Co. Ltd. (the "Company"), a leading integrated bio-diesel producer & distributor, wholesale distributor and processor of heavy oil and finished oil products, and operator of retail gas stations in China, today announced that it has engag ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 150th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable Sept. 30, 2009, to stockholders of record at the close of business Sept. 2, 2009. This will mark the 150th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
DMC Green Brings Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Network for Electric Vehicles to West Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--DMC Green, Inc. announced today that they have opened the first electric vehicle charging station in West Sacramento, CA. The DMC-owned charging station, featuring a Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint™ Networked Charging Station, is the first of 40 DMC charging stations now in contract scheduled for ... Continue reading
eBay Motors Launches Video Contest to Find the Ultimate Automotive Enthusiast
SAN JOSE, Calif.--eBay Motors, the No.1 online automotive marketplace worldwide, today announced the 2009 Motors Master Contest, designed to find America’s top vehicle enthusiast in four distinct categories. Winners earn the title of “Motors Master” in their category, receive a trip to Las Vegas to attend the 200 ... Continue reading
Ecologic Transportation, Inc. Names Bernhard Steiner to Board of Directors
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Ecologic Transportation, Inc. (“Ecologic Transportation” or the “Company”) (OTCBB:EGCT) today announced it has named Dr. Bernhard F.J. Steiner to its Board of Directors. Dr. Steiner is a marketing and business development veteran with a solid understanding of global markets. He has a histo ... Continue reading
Emissions Down, Economic Growth up in Wallonia, Belgium
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--Belgium’s Wallonia region achieved a major reduction in carbon emissions last year while posting an average annual economic growth rate of more than eight percent. The region recorded a 16.9 percent reduction in carbon emissions in 2008, more than double the 7.5 percent target set by European Un ... Continue reading
Enova Systems Participates in Plug-In 2009 Conference in Long Beach, California
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE Alternext: 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, will showcase its unique technologies at the 2009 Plug-In Conferenc ... Continue reading
CAYMAN ISLANDS--Garmin Ltd. today announced second quarter results for the period ended June 27, 2009. Second Quarter 2009 Financial highlights: Total revenue of $669 million, down 27% from $912 million in second quarter 2008 Automotive/Mobile segment revenue decreased 31% to $437 million Outdoor/Fitness segment revenu ... Continue reading
Guy Cosmo Pre Race Mid-Ohio ALMS Release
For Immediate Release Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo Teams With John Baker for the Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio Guy Cosmo returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course driving the No. 47 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup in the ALMS Challenge class as part of the featured American Le Mans Series Acura Sports Car Challenge th ... Continue reading
Harbin Electric Closes $100 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
HARBIN, China, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. ("Harbin Electric" or the "Company", Nasdaq: HRBN), a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide array of electric motors in the People's Republic of China, today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of 6,250,000 s ... Continue reading
India's Container Trade Thrives in Tandem With Booming Economy, Finds Frost & Sullivan
MUMBAI, India, August 5 -- India's containerized transportation is poised for significant growth spearheaded by rising international trade, and increasing investments in ports infrastructure by the government and through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Sea traffic carries 95.0 percent of India's exports by volume a ... Continue reading
Nation's Leading Fast-Lube Company Showcases Extraordinary Franchisee Employees During 30th Anniversary Annual Convention WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Which Jiffy Lube service center's employees will be crowned the All Star Champion? On August 20th at Jiffy Lube International's 30th Anniversary celebration and annual Conventi ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Awarded $299 Million for Advanced Automotive Battery Manufacturing
DETROIT, Aug. 5 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced that it has been awarded a $299 million grant by the United States Department of Energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to build domestic manufacturing capacity for advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. This award represent ... Continue reading
KVH Receives $1.7 Million Fiber Optic Gyro Order for Use in Remote Weapon Stations
KVH DSP-3100 Fiber Optic Gyros to Provide Precision Optical and Weapon Stabilization for Vehicle-mounted Remote Weapon Stations MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Aug. 5 -- KVH Industries, Inc., announced today that it has received a $1.7 million order for its precision DSP-3100 fiber optic gyros for use in remote stabilized weapon sys ... Continue reading
Magna Seating and Krishna Group Form a Joint Venture for the India Market
50/50 joint venture to produce complete seating systems and seat mechanisms for OEMs in India NEW DELHI, Aug. 5 -- Magna Seating, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., and Krishna Group of India announced today the formation of a 50/50 joint venture to produce complete seating systems and seat mechanisms for a ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Honor Jesse Alexander at Pebble Beach Gala
Legendary Motor Sports Photographer Receives Mercedes-Benz Star Driver Award; Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Silver Arrows MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 5 -- Mercedes-Benz celebrates the accomplishments of renowned motorsports photographer, Jesse Alexander, by honoring him as the "Star Drive ... Continue reading
Pedata RV Center Announces Their Top 5 RV Accessories
SUMMARY: Pedata RV Center releases a list of the top 5 useful and popular RV accessories they recommend to their customers to enhance the RV experience. Phoenix, AZ (Vocus/PRWEB) August 5, 2009 – Pedata RV Center is often asked what accessories are necessary and/or recommended for recreational vehicles. New buye ... Continue reading
Reportlinker Adds Global and China Automotive Aluminum Wheel Industry Report, 2008-2009
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Global and China Automotive Aluminum Wheel Industry Report, 2008-2009 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0135888/Reportlinker-Adds-Global-and-China -Automotive-Aluminum-Wheel-Industry-Report-2008-2009.html ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Car Aftermarket in Finland - Country Overview 2009
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0e9beb/car_aftermarket_in) has announced the addition of the "Car Aftermarket in Finland - Country Overview 2009" report to their offering. The document highlights the development of six product families across eight channels in the Finnish Afterm ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b88250/car_aftermarket_in) has announced the addition of the "Car Aftermarket in the Netherlands - Country Overview 2009" report to their offering. The document highlights the development of six product families across eight channels in the Dutch ... Continue reading
Sprint Adds 4G to Mobile Broadband Router Portfolio as It Prepares to Launch 4G in More Markets
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Adds 4G to Mobile Broadband Router Portfolio as It Prepares to Launch 4G in More Markets Date: 8/5/2009 9:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here --------------------------- ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009. Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2009 were $197.5 million, compared to consolidated ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Intends to File Shelf Registration Statement
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it intends to file later this week a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register the offer and sale from time to tim ... Continue reading
CHANGSHA, China, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tongxin International Ltd. , a China-based manufacturer of engineered commercial vehicle body structures ("EVBS" or "Truck Cabs") and stamped body parts, announced its conference call to review the Company's second quarter 2009 financial results. Mr. Rudy Wilson, C ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America LLC Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
WESTLAKE, Ohio--TravelCenters of America LLC (NYSE Amex: TA), or TA, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. In addition to the historical financial results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and presented in this press release, TA is furnish ... Continue reading
USAR-Credential Request Deadline for Langley
Good Morning ~ The deadline to submit a media credential request for the USARacing Pro Cup Series race at Langley (VA) Speedway on August 22 is *noon on Tuesday, August 11*. Media credentials will only be provided to accredited media representatives on assignment. Please submit your name and affiliation with the reques ... Continue reading
VeriFone VTS Exceeds 1,000 Taxi Systems in Boston Metro Area
MX870 Payment & Passenger Information System Helps Modernize Boston Cabs BOSTON, Aug. 5 -- VeriFone Holdings, Inc. , today announced that VeriFone Transportation Systems (VTS) has now installed more than 1,000 state-of-the-art payment and passenger information monitors in Boston-area taxis. Under regulations that went ... Continue reading
Via Licensing Announces Joint Licensing Program for AGORA-C Standard
SAN FRANCISCO--Via Licensing Corporation announced today the availability of a joint licensing program or “patent pool” for patents essential to the AGORA-C Standard. The AGORA-C joint licensing program is the first patent pool created by Via Licensing for the automotive market. The creation of the patent pool and ... Continue reading
Yamaha Launches Rally Around the Rhino Widget
Upload the Widget and Support the Rhino and Off-Road Industry at www.TruthAboutRhino.com CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 5 -- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., in support of the TruthAboutRhino.com Web site, has launched the Rally Around the Rhino widget - an icon available for downloading onto any online site or page with a direct li ... Continue reading
Young Adults Call the Shots on Their Wireless Connectivity
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Young Adults Call the Shots on Their Wireless Connectivity Date: 8/5/2009 9:30:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If ... Continue reading
1967 VW Westfalia Walk-Through for Sale
Hi, Just sending along that I am selling a 1967 VW Westy Walk-Through that is ready for use. Asking $16,500. Located in Rhode Island. Many pictures available by seeing the link below. ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Report Second Quarter Results on August 12, 2009
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its second quarter 2009 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. The Company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin a ... Continue reading
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ATX Launches New Toyota, Lexus Connected Vehicle Program
DALLAS, August 5 -- ATX Group, a leading provider of connected vehicle (telematics) services to global automobile manufacturers, announced today the launch this week of the new Toyota/Lexus Safety Connect(TM) program on select Model Year 2010 Toyota and Lexus models in the U.S. The program marks the introduction of loc ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Urged to Use Vehicle as Communications Platform
Telematics Pioneer Says Industry Has Opportunity to Re-Shape the Way It Communicates With Customers TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 5 -- In the midst of what could be the worst year in automobile sales in decades, telematics pioneer Steve Millstein sees a positive sign in that the automotive industry appears on the verge of ... Continue reading
Bobby Rahal runs Driver Symposium at PRI Trade Show in Dec.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOBBY RAHAL TO BRING RACE DRIVER SYMPOSIUM TO PRI TRADE SHOW LAGUNA BEACH, CA (August 5, 2009) – Bobby Rahal, Indy 500 winner as both driver and team owner, will direct the Road Racing Drivers Symposium to be held at this year¹s PRI Trade Show in Orlando, FL. The special program will be held fr ... Continue reading
ESSLINGEN, Germany--Robert Bosch GmbH, DEUTZ AG, and J. Eberspächer GmbH & Co. KG have announced they are interested in collaborating in the area of exhaust-gas treatment for non-road vehicles. A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed by the three companies. Its stated aim is to further pursue negotiati ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Improved Second Quarter Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today reported operating profit from continuing operations of $41 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, a dramatic $57 million improvement from the same period in 2008. Net income from continuing operations was $31 million for the quarter, a $53 million impro ... Continue reading
SCARBOROUGH, Maine--Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country), the largest provider of driver and vehicle assistance services in North America, and 360Fuelcard today announced a new program for the members of Cross Country roadside assistance service provider network. The new program supports environmental effo ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--The MidAtlantic Renewable Energy Association (MAREA) announced today that it has completed its speaker and program development and is opening registration for its coming Fifth Annual Pennsylvania Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Festival. Spanning three full days, the event will take place on 66 acre ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Watkins Glen International Advance Notes
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> Race: Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen 500 on Sunday, Aug. 9 Track: Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile road course) Location: Watkins Glen, N.Y. Earnhardt Ganassi Media Contacts at Watkins Glen International NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Jarrod England No. 1 Bass Pro ... Continue reading
F&I Administration Announces Launch Of GAP Administration Solution
CHICAGO--F&I Administration Solutions, LLC, the country’s leading provider of software for the administration of automotive F&I products is pleased to announce the release of SCS Auto GAP, the first commercially available software that is specifically designed to administer Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) products. ... Continue reading
- Infiniti and Hearst Partner to Use Cutting-Edge Technology to Preview the All-New 2011 Infiniti M - Hearst Magazines' Esquire; Harper's Bazaar; O, The Oprah Magazine; SmartMoney; and Town&Country will join forces with Infiniti to kick off The Infiniti Journey of Inspiration to preview the all-new 2011 Infiniti M and ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Reports 2009 Second Quarter Results
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 5 -- Miller Industries, Inc. (the "Company") today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. For the second quarter of 2009, net sales were $54.3 million, compared with $74.7 million in the second quarter of 2008. Net income in the second quarter of 2009 was $1.4 m ... Continue reading
New York Parkway Drunk Driving Crash Tragic Example of Child Endangerment
Advanced Technologies Could Stop Future Drunk Drivers ALBANY, N.Y. and DALLAS, Aug. 5 -- "Mothers Against Drunk Driving expresses our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families whose loved ones died or were injured in the horrific New York Taconic Parkway drunk driving crash," says National President Laura Dean-M ... Continue reading
Off-Roading With Safety: CPSC Reminder to Yamaha Rhino Riders to Stay Safe This Summer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Summer is here and that means off-road riding is in high season in many communities. As side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) continue to gain in popularity, so does the number of reports to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission of injuries and deaths ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation , today announced that it has commenced an offering of 13,000,000 shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. The company intends to grant the underwriters of the offering an option for 30 days to purchase up to 1,950,000 additional shares of common stock to cover o ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies to Report 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results on August 6, 2009
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , a leading energy technology company, announced today that management will report its 2009 second quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Management will then host a conference call to discuss the results with the investment community: Time: 5 ... Continue reading
TK Carsites Introduces Power Indexed Vehicle Inventory
Special Coding Improves Search Engine Ranking for Local Dealers ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 5 -- TK Carsites, Inc. has just introduced a real game changer for car dealers posting inventory to their websites and other classified listing locations. With millions of vehicles online every day, dealers need to find ways to get the ... Continue reading
Western Strollathon to Benefit Rett's
Help BING Benefit Rett's Syndrome ==================================================================== Use Rett for your Coupon Code and Save http://bing.c.topica.com/maaniodabR6PscavYNheaehoxr/ Join Bing Energy this Saturday for the Western “Strollathon” to benefit the Rett Syndrome Foundation at Clement Park in L ... Continue reading
PKE2010 Dedicates Friday As Education Day For Performance Karting Enthusiasts
Las Vegas, August 5, 2009: With the integration of a complete exposition, live indoor and outdoor racing and the ability for manufacturers and distributors to present real life production demonstrations, PKE2010 is adding education as a key attendance motivator for Friday, February 5, 2010. With the combination of the ... Continue reading
Board of Directors' Statement General Motors Company's First Meeting With The New Slate Of Directors
The focus at the newly launched General Motors Company is squarely where it should be, on customers, products and the development of a winning culture. Those are the keys to its future. Over the past two days, the board held a series of sessions to set goals, review future product plans for Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick a ... Continue reading
C.A.R.S. Program Statistics August 5, 2009; Michigan Number One Cash For Clunker State
NEWS FLASH: C.A.R.S. Program Statistics August 5, 2009 Dealer Transactions Number Submitted: 184,304 Dollar Value: $775.2M Top 10 New Vehicles Purchased 1. Toyota Corolla 2. Ford Focus FWD 3. Honda Civic 4. Toyota Prius 5. ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Deployment Project
Dept. of Energy Grant Helps Ready Markets for Zero Emissions FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a grant for the largest deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure ever undertaken. Nissan is supporting the lead grant applicant, Electric Transportation Engineer ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 5 -- Audi today affirmed an August consumer sales offer that adds a $1,000 incentive to transactions eligible for the federal government's "Cars Allowance Rebate System" reimbursement program, more commonly known as "Cars for Clunkers." The $1,000 consumer incentive is valid on transactions from toda ... Continue reading
EDTA Applauds Grant Announcements: $2.4 Billion for Electric Drive
U.S. Department of Energy announces single largest investment for electric drive vehicles and components. Washington, DCâAugust 5, 2009; The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) applauds President Barack Obama's announcement of $2.4 billion in grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the ... Continue reading
U.S. Awards $600 Million In Electric Car Battery Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug 5, 2009; John Crawley and Jasmin Melvin writing for Reuters reported that Companies working with Ford Motor Co (F.N), Chrysler Group and General Motors Corp [GM.UL] received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars. The awards were part of $2. ... Continue reading
With 5 to Go, Newman Looking to Seal the (Chase) Deal
WATKINS GLEN, August 5, 2009: Ask Ryan Newman or any member of the No. 39 U.S. Army/Haas Automation team and they will tell you that August in NASCAR is not any different than September in Major League Baseball or December in the National Football League. Those are the months that contending teams crunch the numbers an ... Continue reading
Unique Citroën Relays for West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust has just taken delivery of the first of six Citroën Relay 40 L4H3 HDi 160 vans, which have been specially converted for frontline emergency ambulance duties. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America Sponsors 'Mobility 2030'
Volkswagen Group of America is the main sponsor of the symposium on 'Mobility 2030: Transportation Technologies & Lifestyle of the Future' organized by the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC). At the event which takes place in San Francisco on August 18, international experts will present future scenarios for th ... Continue reading
AARGGGG! Bar's Leaks Introduces a Killer for Cash for Clunkers Turn-ins
HOLLY, Mich., Aug. 5 -- Car dealers must destroy the engines of every vehicle they take in through the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) Program, formerly known as "Cash for Clunkers." They can do so by using new Bar's Leaks DiFM Rendering Chemical Sodium Silicate or Bar's Leaks Head Gasket Repair. Unlike Head Gasket ... Continue reading
Seat Leads Spanish Market in New Car Sales
Spain's carmaker SEAT posted a 34% increase in its domestic personal sales of new cars last July, at a time when overall market growth was 16%. ... Continue reading
Land Rover's Double Delight at The Auto Express 2009 New Car Awards
Two award winning Land Rover models have triumphed once again at the prestigious Auto Express 2009 New Car Awards, with the Freelander 2 winning Best Compact SUV and the Discovery 3 scooping Best Large SUV. ... Continue reading
General Motors UK Ltd Announces New Private Label Leasing Partnership
General Motors UK Ltd has signed an agreement with ALD Automotive to manage the GM UK Leasing Private Label Leasing operation, including Vauxhall Leasing, Saab Contract Hire and Chevrolet Lease. The agreement is effective from 31 August 2009. ... Continue reading
C3 Picasso Named 'Supermini MPV Of The Year' at Auto Express New Car Awards
The C3 Picasso has been named 'Supermini MPV of the Year' at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2009. Embodying the best of Citroën's "Créative Technologie", the innovative "Spacebox" impressed the prestigious magazine's judging panel with its funky design, all-round practicality, intelligent layout and class-leading sp ... Continue reading
Double Win For Jaguar at Auto Express Awards 2009
Jaguar's Design Director, Ian Callum, has won the inaugural 'Person of the Year' award at the Auto Express Awards 2009, while one of his most successful designs to date - the Jaguar XF - has been hailed 'Best Executive Car' for the second year running. ... Continue reading
U.S. Senate To OK Additional $2 Billion For Cash For Clunkers
WASHINGTON August 4, 2009; Ken Thomas and Laurie Kellman writing for the AP reported that tThe Senate has cleared the way for a vote extending the "cash-for-clunkers" program, which offers car buyers rebates of up to $4,500 for trading in their gas-guzzlers for new, higher-mileage models, setting aside Republican oppos ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Crowned Auto Express Car Of The Year 2009
The new Ford Fiesta has been selected as the Car of the Year 2009 by leading motoring title, Auto Express. Fiesta also won the Best Supermini award and the Ford S-MAX was judged Best MPV. Ford had a total of seven nominations with Ford Ka, Kuga and two Mondeo models commended. ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: Timmy Megenbier, Josef Newgarden and Conor Daly
Indianapolis, August 5, 2009: VW Jetta Cup Driver Timmy MegenbierBritish Formula Ford Driver Joesef NewgardenStar Mazda Driver Conor DalyTuesday night, we spoke with three young drivers who started their karting careers about the same time and are now racing in three diverse racing series. Timmy Megenbier leads the VW ... Continue reading
Toyota Expands Engine Line-Up for New Avensis
Toyota has expanded its engine line-up for new Avensis, introducing two new units that further strengthen the fuel efficiency and emissions performance achieved across the range. ... Continue reading
Lexus HS 250h Causing Internet Buzz
by Bill Kwong The internet is buzzing with Lexus HS 250h excitement and observations, and it has been reported that the HS 250h is a Lexus version of the Toyota Prius. That is far from the truth. All Toyota and Lexus hybrids use the series/parallel hybrid system, but thatâs where the similarity ends between the To ... Continue reading
Telematics: ATX Launches New Toyota, Lexus Connected Vehicle Program
DALLAS, Aug. 5 -- ATX Group, a leading provider of connected vehicle (telematics) services to global automobile manufacturers, announced today the launch this week of the new Toyota/Lexus Safety Connect(TM) program on select Model Year 2010 Toyota and Lexus models in the U.S. The program marks the introduction of locat ... Continue reading
Mowlem Treating Corsa Development Like Any Other
Braselton, August 5, 2009: Corsa Motorsportsâ Johnny Mowlem has been in racing long enough to do more than his share of testing and development. He has an interesting perspective on the continued evolution and progress of the teamâs Ginetta-Zytek 09HS hybrid prototype. âRevolutionary as it is to challeng ... Continue reading
The yellow and black colors of JEGS will hit downtown Charlotte
Charlotte, August 5, 2009: The JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt that carried current Full Throttle point leader Jeg Coughlin Jr. to the last two NHRA championships will be in the Parade of Power through downtown Charlotte from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday. Open to the public, the Parade of Power will feature racecars from all of ... Continue reading
Castroneves, Johnson Hit Rarified Air At Indianapolis In 2009
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 4, 2009: Before the 2009 racing season even began, their on-track performances had already cemented their status among the best race drivers of all time. But Helio Castronevesâ and Jimmie Johnsonâs performances at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2009 took their careers to a new level ⦠... Continue reading
Corvette Racing Unveils GT2 C6.R
Braselton, August 5, 2009: Corvette Racing's new Corvette C6.Rs for GT2 will debut at Mid-Ohio. Photo: Richard Prince. Click here for Hi-Res Corvette Racing will open a new chapter with the competition debut of the next-generation Corvette C6.R at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 6-8. In anticipation of a singl ... Continue reading
GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Set For The Glen
WATKINS GLEN, August 4, 2009: Riding a competitive wave of momentum that has seen the team win a series-leading three races and co-lead the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype championship standings, GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty will be looking for nothing short of ... Continue reading
Tight Daytona Prototype Championship Battle Heads To Watkins Glen
DAYTONA BEACH, Aug. 4, 2009: Three teams and six drivers fighting for the Daytona Prototype championship are separated by only one point leading up to Friday's Crown Royal 200 at Watkins Glen International, Round 9 of the 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 season. The field takes ... Continue reading
Hyundai continues to defy the tough conditions in July’s automotive market, posting strong increases in both sales and market share. July saw a total of 6,226 new Hyundai vehicles sold, HMCA’s best-ever result for the month, with a market share of 8.3% placing Hyundai in fourth position. ... Continue reading
Mazda 'MX-5 Superlight version' Show Car to Premiere at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Hiroshima, Aug 5, 2009; The Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, a show car capturing the pure essence of the world's most popular roadster, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from September 15 through 27, 2009. After 20 years of global success, the Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate: Intelligent (E)state-of-the-art
From November 2009, Mercedes-Benz is launching the Estate version as another highly distinctive member of the E-Class family. Like the Saloon and Coupé, the Estate, which is available now, combines unique design with leadership in safety, comfort, quality and practicality. ... Continue reading
Mazda 'MX-5 Superlight version' Show Car to Premiere at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
The Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, a show car capturing the pure essence of the worldâs most popular roadster, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from September 15 through 27, 2009. ... Continue reading
Honda's Green Purchasing Approach
In keeping with its focus on sustainability, Honda Motor Co. has introduced Green Purchasing Guidelines across its Japanese operations to minimise the environmental impact of its procurement processes. ... Continue reading
Nissan DUALIS Plus Wider Appeal: Four Wheels Good, Two Wheels.....Good
Overview Nissan extends the appeal of the DUALIS model range, adding a new 2WD version and simplifying the DUALIS AWD line-up. Standard specifications improve and prices now start at a highly competitive $24,990 (plus dealer delivery and on road costs.) ... Continue reading
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Cruise Night Offers Jump Start on Big Week Along Woodward Ave.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 4 -- WHAT: First of two August Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum - all makes and models are welcome, rain or shine WHO: Presented by Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge WHEN: 6 - 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 (final season event Thursday, Aug. 20) WHERE: Walter P. Chrysler Museum, One Chrysler Dr. ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Gains Momentum in its "Clunkers" Recycling Program
PORTLAND, Ore.--The Clunkers Recycling Dealer Program set up by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. and its Auto Parts Business subsidiaries GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers and Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers has gained a significant positive response from new car dealerships receiving trade-ins of âclunkerâ vehicles th ... Continue reading
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 4 -- The newly founded Automotive History & Preservation Foundation, (AHPF) under the direction of Morris Kindig, with recognition by the City of Monterey, Department of Plans and Public Works; announces the formation of a steering committee to explore the feasibility of a Museum of Automotive Ar ... Continue reading
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