Ultimate Online Tire-Selection Experience for Nitto Tire Fans
Its loyal customers are wild about the brand, which is why Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. tops the tire industry in an important measure of success the number of fans who have clicked the A Like button on its Facebook page. That's due in no small part to the efforts of Cie Studios, a developer of interactive applications for b ... Continue reading
A QUARTET OF DETROIT SPEEDSTERS Amazing SRTâs: Jeep, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor at Large The Auto Channel Hollywood, CA; In todayâs green, higher mpg from smaller engines automotive world, vehicles that are essentially without these attributes may seem t ... Continue reading
Small Cars Are Actually Selling Now - Why?
Washington DC August 4, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that engineers have long known that designing smaller, lighter vehicles is an ideal way to meet tighter fuel-economy standards. According to CNN Money, automakers are finally breaking their dependence on heavier models and managing to create comfortable, luxur ... Continue reading
Audi Limited Edition R8 GT Supercar
Audi is declaring next week "R8 GT Week" to celebrate the arrival of a limited-edition supercar with real bite and a profile that can only be described as sweet. ... Continue reading
Nissan Adds Enhanced Vehicle Info Via Smart Phones
Nissan today announced that it is the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to offer Quick Response (QR) codes on individual vehicle window stickers across its entire lineup, beginning with 2012 models. Rolled out in June with the launch of the 2012 Nissan Altima and Sentra, the QR codes link consumers to additio ... Continue reading
"Capture the Raptor" Sweepstakes--Win A Ford f-150
Ford Customer Service Division and FordParts.com will give away one 2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor and weekly Ford Mustang Funny Car die-casts during a 16-week sweepstakes. - Contestants can increase their chances to win both the weekly and grand prize drawings by entering daily - To receive daily clues to identify the mys ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel Statements
Daytona, August 5, 2011: On August 3, 2011, the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel heard and considered the appeal of the #23 R3 Motorsports NASCAR Nationwide Series team. The penalties concerns Section 12-1 of the NASCAR Rule Book âActions detrimental to stock car racing.â�; Section 12-4-J: âA ... Continue reading
NHRA Funny Car - Tasca At Final Stop on Western Swing
SEATTLE, Aug. 5, 2011: The process behind making a successful run down Pacific Raceways this weekend will be more scientific than throwing a dart at a dart board, but the general idea is the same. Put all of your experience behind you. Aim. Fire. ... Continue reading
Aviation - Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., awarded a $54,490,905 Army contract
Fort Worth, August 05, 2011 - Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded a $54,490,905 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the production of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior control display system version cabin conversion. Work will be performed in Amarillo, Texas, with an estimated complet ... Continue reading
Aviation - Bell Boeing Submits V-22 Osprey Multiyear II Contract Proposal
PATUXENT RIVER, Aug 5, 2011: The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between Bell Helicopter â Textron [NYSE: TXT] and the Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today that it has submitted its proposal to the U.S. government for a second multiyear procurement (MYP II) contract for the production and deliv ... Continue reading
Magna announces Second Quarter and Year to Date Results
Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30,2011. On January 1, 2011, we adopted United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as our primary basis of accounting. All financial information in this press release has been revised to reflect ou ... Continue reading
IndyCar - De Silvestro Mid-Ohio Preview
Mid-Ohio, August, 5, 2011: "I'm really looking forward to the Honda Indy 200 this weekend. First of all, I really like the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The track is just so fun to drive and I love the elevation changes - it's kind of like a big roller coaster. Last year, we ran pretty well at Mid-Ohio and I think having ... Continue reading
The board of directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 36 cents per share or $1.44 per share on an annual basis. The quarterly increase of 2 cents per share-- cents per share annually--represents a 6 percent increase over the current dividend rate. The newly-increased div ... Continue reading
<b>â24 -Karat Automotive Collectible Debuts Amidst Greatest Annual Gathering of Global Car Aficionados â�</b> BERN, SWITZERLAND, August 02, 2011- Artist and creator Dante will display a limited-edition 24-karat Aston Martin DB5 sculpture during the Pebble Beach Concours d âElegance August 18-21, 201 ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Roush Fenway Racing RE-SiGNS CARL EDWARDS To Multi-Year Agreement
CONCORD, August 4, 2011: Roush Fenway Racing, the worldâs largest motorsports organization, announced that it has re-signed driver Carl Edwards to a multi-year agreement starting in 2012. âCarl Edwards has achieved a level of success on and off track that would put him at the top of the list for any race team ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of Passenger Vehicles Market in Indonesia - 2011" to their offering. Strategic Analysis of Passenger Vehicles Market in Indonesia - 2011 This research service covers in detail the passenger vehicle market in Indonesia. ... Continue reading
Coffs Coast, August 4, 2011: Leaving Swedenâs snow and Jordanâs desert dust behind, the worldâs fastest rally drivers hit the New South Wales Coffs Coast on 8-11 September for Rally Australia, round 10 of the epic FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Piloting million-dollar machines, drivers from around t ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Rahal Mid-Ohio Preview
NOTES/NEWS Follow CGR on Twitter: Follow @CGRTeams for official updates from Chip Ganassi Racingâs IZOD IndyCar Series drivers Graham Rahal and Charlie Kimball. Team Manager Mitch Davis on Mid-Ohio: âService Central Chip Ganassi Racing had a great test with Graham at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on July 28. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Kimball Mid-Ohio Preview
NOTES/NEWS Follow CGR on Twitter: Follow @CGRTeams for official updates from Chip Ganassi Racingâs IZOD IndyCar Series drivers Graham Rahal and Charlie Kimball. Team Manager Mitch Davis on Mid-Ohio: âNovo Nordisk Chip Ganassi Racing is looking forward to racing on a permanent road course again. Charlie was ab ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of Passenger Vehicles Market in Vietnam - 2011" to their offering. Strategic Analysis of Passenger Vehicles Market in Vietnam - 2011 This research service covers in detail the passenger vehicle market in Vietnam. ... Continue reading
TransCore Serves as Lead Integrator to Speed Up Electronic Toll Collection Lanes
TransCore serves as the lead integrator on the Delaware Department of Transportationââ¬â¢s (DelDOT) conversion of the Newark Toll Plaza on I-95, adding two new electronic highway speed lanes on both the north and south bound plazas in an effort to reduce congestion in a busy corridor for motorists and commer ... Continue reading
Renowned inventor/FIRST founder Dean Kamen and The Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am team up for i.am.FIRST- Science is Rock and Roll, a groundbreaking science and technology entertainment celebration that highlights the 20th annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Honors Employees for Innovation
BorgWarner presented Innovation Awards to over 70 employees from its worldwide operations. The awards recognize exceptional contributions in product development, customer excellence, operational excellence and collaboration. "At BorgWarner, we are passionate about innovation, collaboration and the pursuit of excellence ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Indian Automotive Powertrain Outlook and Trend Analysis" to their offering. Indian Automotive Powertrain Outlook and Trend Analysis This report highlights the kind of technologies various market participants are introducing in the passeng ... Continue reading
Hertz Celebrates European Movie Launch of Disney-Pixar "Cars 2" With Family Fun
Hertz, the world's largest general use car rental brand, is supporting the European movie launch of Disney-Pixar's "Cars 2", the highly-anticipated sequel to 2006's "Cars," with a range of exciting initiatives. Disney in association with Hertz, a partner of Disneyland(R) Paris is offering competitions across Europe for ... Continue reading
RECALL: Honda Accord, Element, CR-V Automatic Transmission Control Module Software
Statement by American Honda Regarding Automatic Transmission Control Module Software Recall: 2005-2010 Accord, 2007-2010 CR-V and 2005-2008 Element TORRANCE, Calif. - August 5, 2011 - Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. to update the software that controls the automatic transmis ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK Sales Rise Again in 2011
Volkswagen has seen demand for the latest range of vans and people carriers from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles increase strongly in the UK during the first half of the year. Sales have increased by over 16 per cent and registrations by over 2,400 vehicles, or 19 per cent, compared to the same period last year, to achi ... Continue reading
VRA Remarketing Market Update - July/August
With a prevailing tough economic climate and patchy recent months for the remarketing industry, small cars remain king with more and more buyers chasing a restricted stock. ... Continue reading
Scandanivan Touring Car - Volvo Polestar Signs Gabriele Tarquini
WTCC driver and world champion teams up with Tommy Rustad at Karlskoga on August 13. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Customer Satisfaction Survey Leaves One Winner Very Happy
Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce the lucky winner of the Suzuki Customer Satisfaction Survey prize draw which was held as part of the Suzuki "My CSI" programme. ... Continue reading
Nissan To Give Lincoln A Public Plug
Nissan is to fund the installation of Lincoln's first public electric vehicle charging point, following the recent Top Gear feature which highlighted the lack of charging infrastructure in the East Midlands city. ... Continue reading
The Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Cars Horst von Sanden said âWhen we undertook this journey we were well aware of the punishment that the vehicles would endure. We put in place a group of very experienced Outback operators who have the expertise and logistical knowledge to cover off any eventuality ... Continue reading
Audi Earns Brand Of The Year Honours
The German Design Council's Automotive Brand Contest, held for the first time this year, saw Audi win the special Brand of the Year category. Audi also took home 'Best of the Best' honours in seven of 13 categories. ... Continue reading
Pirelli Announces Tyre Choice For Belgium, Italy And Singapore
Pirelli, the exclusive tyre supplier to Formula One from 2011-2013, has revealed the tyre compound choices for the next three grands prix in Belgium, Italy and Singapore. ... Continue reading
Saab PhoeniX Scoops Top Design Award In The 2011 Auto Express New Car Awards
The Saab PhoeniX has scooped the sought-after Design Award in the Auto Express 2011 New Car Awards, with an overwhelming 30 per cent of the magazine's online readers' voting the Saab PhoeniX as their number one 'headturning' car of the year. ... Continue reading
Mustang or Harley - Your Choice in the Shannons' Route 66 Tour Competition
Specialist insurance provider Shannons is offering motoring enthusiasts the chance to win a 21-day fully Escorted Route 66 Tour for 2 people! ... Continue reading
RHR International Salutes Ford's Alan Mulally as 2011 Chief Executive of the Year
CHICAGO--Ford CEO Alan Mulally has been named "2011 Chief Executive of the Year," an honor bestowed upon an outstanding corporate leader, nominated and selected by a group of his or her peers. The award was presented at an invitation-only event hosted by NYSE Euronext and the Chief Executive Group at the New York Stock ... Continue reading
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