2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4X4 Review
SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4X4 Model: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4X4 Engine: 3.8-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 202 hp/237 lb.-ft. Transmission: 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 116.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 173.4 x 73.9 x 70.8 in. Tires: LT255/75R17 Cargo volume: 46.4/83 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
GE Continues Expansion of $40 Billion Energy Technology Portfolio With Acquisition of Dresser, Inc.
ATLANTA--GE today announced that it has signed a contract to acquire Dresser, Inc., a global energy infrastructure technology and service provider. The $3 billion deal is the latest in a series of acquisitions over the last 10 years that has helped grow GEââ¬â¢s energy business and deliver record profitabili ... Continue reading
OriginOil (Algae Transformer) Enters Strategic Partnership with Major Bio-Capture Player
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced that it entered recently into a strategic partnership agreement with MBD Energy Limited, its first customer and a leading p ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Fights for the Truth about Ethanol Versus Gasoline -Continued
5. You wrote, “The EIA calculates that federal oil and gas subsidies outside the electricity sector total $30,000 per million British thermal units (BTUs). Biofuel subsidies outside the electricity sector, however, ($3 billion of the $3.2 billion of which are directed at ethanol via the blenders’ tax credit), work ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Build $118 Million Automotive Battery Plant in Chongqing, China
PR Newswire MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6 MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. , the world's largest supplier of automotive batteries, today announced it is investing $118 million to build a third automotive battery plant in China, to be located in Chongqing. The plant complements the company's existing plants located in Sh ... Continue reading
smart USA Plans to Launch Five-Door Model
PR Newswire DETROIT and STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 6 DETROIT and STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 6 -- smart USA intends to launch a five-door car on the US market within the next 15 months. This was announced by smart USA in Detroit today. The B-segment five-door car is to be sold solely in the United States and is based on veh ... Continue reading
Gasoline Liars Try Once Again to Derail American Energy Independence
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 22,000 Americans have e-mailed President Obama urging him to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from approving a 50 percent increase in the amount of ethanol in gasoline until comprehensive, independent and objective scientific ... Continue reading
Defending NMCA champ Coughlin bringing relaxed attitude to Gateway
ST. LOUIS Oct. 6,, 2010: Reigning Pro Street world champion Troy Coughlin is heading to Gateway International Raceway for this weekend's ninth annual FuelLab NMCA World Street Finals featuring the GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout with a devil-may-care attitude as he looks to close out his reign in style. Having missed ... Continue reading
Pirelli Named Official Tire of World Challenge Championships
TOPEKA, Oct. 5, 2010: Pirelli Tire North America has been selected as the Official Tire Supplier for the World Challenge Championships, inking a five-year partnership that puts the prominent production-based series on racing slick tires. Pirelli will supply all cars in the World Challenge GT, GTS and Touring Car catego ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals
Maple Grove Raceway, October 5, 2010: Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters this weekendâs NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals as the sixth-seeded driver in the Pro Stock class. Coughlin trails leader Mike Edwards by 151 points with three events remaining in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Jeg Jr. has won the Pro Stock t ... Continue reading
Peugeot Sales Out-Perform The Market
A strong September performance means Peugeot continues to out-perform the market year-to-date with increased sales of 12.7%, in a market up 7.8%. This growth has been achieved by strong demand, not only for the three new products launched this year; RCZ, 3008 and 5008, but also from the Peugeot 107 and Peugeot 207. Tog ... Continue reading
Toyota Raises The iQ At Birmingham Brain Game
This year's attendees of the annual Birmingham Brain Game event can expect a clever prize in the form of a brand new Toyota iQ. ... Continue reading
Lincoln Revival: Reduce Dealers, Launch New Cars
DEARBORN, Mich. October 5, 2010; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that in a last-ditch effort to save Lincoln and shed the brand's image as a maker of land yachts for old men, Ford plans to cut dealerships, spiff up remaining showrooms and introduce new cars and trucks, including a replacement for the iconic ... Continue reading
Prices Announced For The New Volkswagen Phaeton
Following its debut at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year, Volkswagen has announced pricing and specification for the new Phaeton luxury saloon as it is available to order from Retailers this week. ... Continue reading
Citroen Etouch Emergency & Assistance System Gains Euro Ncap Advanced Reward
Thanks to the application of the latest 'Creative Technologie', Citroen's new eTouch Emergency & Assistance System has been awarded the prestigious Euro NCAP Advanced accolade at the Paris Motor Show. The Euro NCAP Advanced Reward recognises Citroen's drive to improve safety and security through the application of this ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Offers Golf With Value Added Twist
Volkswagen has announced details and pricing for a new entry-level Golf model which offers added value and extra equipment as standard. The Golf Twist is available to order at participating Retailers now with prices starting at £12,995 RRP on the road. ... Continue reading
Fiat Posts Lowest Co2 Figures Again
Fiat Automobiles has again demonstrated its environmental credentials after registering the lowest average CO2 emissions for cars sold in Europe in the first half of 2010. ... Continue reading
Dr. Peter Mertens Appointed Director, Jaguar Land Rover Quality and Automotive Safety Office
Peter Mertens has joined Jaguar Land Rover as Director, Quality and the Automotive Safety Office. ... Continue reading
Audi TT RS - Now With Seven-Speed S Tronic Transmission
The Audi TT RS, the flag-ship TT model, is now available in Europe with Audi's cutting-edge seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Eos Receives Engine Update
With the arrival of the new model year 2011, the Volkswagen Eos will be treated to an engine upgrade, which sees the Eos deliver the same power output as the acclaimed Golf GTI. ... Continue reading
EcoDynamics Kia Models Cut CO2 To Just 94 g/km
To showcase its EcoDynamics range of fuel-saving vehicles, Kia Motors is displaying three new 'ultra-low' CO2 models in its 'Green Zone' at the Paris Motor Show. The innovative trio, Eco cee'd, Eco Venga and Sportage (Mild Hybrid), have significantly reduced emissions - down to just 94, 114 and 117 g/km respectively. ... Continue reading
Mazda's Sensational September Is An All-Time Record
Mazda Australia has notched up an all-time monthly sales record during September with a total of 8,850 new passenger and light commercial vehicles being sold for a market share of 10.4 per cent. This result surpasses the previous record of 8,406, set in June last year and gives Mazda a 9.1 per cent market share for the ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops Advanced Energy Management System
Tokyo, Oct 5, 2010; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces the development of the TOYOTA Smart Center, a system that links homes, vehicles, electric power companies and users, and enables integrated control of energy consumption. TMC developed the system as a part of its smart-grid initiatives, which are intended to ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Prompted by advancements in auto safety, the federal government is increasing the amount of safety information it's providing to consumers and "raising the bar" on how it tests new vehicles by making the "Stars on Cars" safety rating program e ... Continue reading
Beckman braces for points battle in Reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 Round 3 of 6 in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs 26th annual NHRA Nationals Maple Grove Raceway Mohnton, Pa. Oct. 8-10, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECK ... Continue reading
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- BorgWarner's variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharging technology boosts the performance and fuel economy for the Very Light Car by Edison2, Mainstream Class winner of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE competition. The four-passenger ... Continue reading
Eaton Showcases Energy-Efficient Technologies at GreenGov Symposium
CLEVELAND--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced it will showcase green building technologies and other leading energy-efficient products and services at The White House Council on Environmental Quality’s inaugural GreenGov Symposium, October 5 -7, 2010. “Opportunities abound fo ... Continue reading
Ocean State Oil Becomes Newest Distributor of Prime Lube BlueSky Diesel Exhaust Fluid
PR Newswire CARTERET, N.J., Oct. 5 CARTERET, N.J., Oct. 5 -- Prime Lube, Inc., one of the largest distributors of lubricants and anti-freeze in the Mid-Atlantic, announced today that it has added Ocean State Oil to its ever-growing list of distributors for its BlueSky Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Ocean State Oil is now ... Continue reading
HILLSBORO, Ore.--Coulomb Technologies today announced that the City of Hillsboro is the first in the State of Oregon to install Level II ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations for plug-in and electric vehicles. The thirteen Level II charging stations are now installed in downtown Hillsboro at their new "green" int ... Continue reading
A History of the San Francisco International Auto Show
A HISTORY OF THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 4, 2010 – In 1958, unable to participate in the local domestic auto show, forward-thinking Bay Area import auto dealers decided to create their own exposition. Given the novelty and interest in foreign made cars at the time, the auto ... Continue reading
Allstate's 'DSGN8D TXTR' Aims to Curb Distracted Driving Deaths
PR Newswire NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 5 NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 5 -- Allstate today announced the expansion of their "X the TXT" initiative – urging young people, their friends and families to appoint a DSGN8D TXTR before getting behind the wheel. "Just like the 'designated driver' movement, this is about Americans ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Third Quarter Financial Results
PR Newswire DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 5 DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 5 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its third quarter financial results before the market opens on October 26, 2010. Â President and CEO Charles R. Oglesby, Se ... Continue reading
PR Newswire FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 5 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 5 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010 on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ... Continue reading
PR Newswire PARSIPPANY, N.J. and TULSA, Okla., Oct. 5 PARSIPPANY, N.J. and TULSA, Okla., Oct. 5 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today released the following joint statement: Following the termination of Dollar Thrifty's merger agreement with Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. , Dollar Thri ... Continue reading
Bill Smith Ford Mustang to pace American 200
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andy Cagle Director of Public Relations Rockingham Speedway 910.995.2122 andy.cagle@rockinghamracewaypark.com Bill Smith Ford Mustang to pace American 200 Iconic Pony Car to lead both UARA and ARCA Series to green Rockingham, NC (Oct. 4, 2010) –1965 was a big year in Americ ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: *EPA Press Office press@epa.gov *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *October 5, 2010 *President Obama Signs Executive Order Officially Forming Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force * "EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to oversee national transition from emergency response to coastal recovery in the gulf" *WASHINGTON ... Continue reading
Brandon McReynolds to Run Double-Header at Rockingham Speedway
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Cory Mac: 'Fans are getting their money's worth'
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 Round 4 of 6 in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs 26th annual NHRA Nationals Maple Grove Raceway Mohnton, Pa. Oct. 8-10, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CORY ... Continue reading
Defending NMCA champ Coughlin bringing relaxed attitude to Gateway (NMCA/JEGS)
Defending NMCA champ Coughlin bringing relaxed attitude to Gateway ST. LOUIS (Oct. 5) -- Reigning Pro Street world champion Troy Coughlin is heading to Gateway International Raceway for this weekend's ninth annual FuelLab NMCA World Street Finals featuring the GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout with a devil-may-care att ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Auto Club Speedway Advance Notes
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> Auto Club Speedway Advance Notes Race: Pepsi MAX 400 on Sunday, Oct. 10 Track: Auto Club Speedway (2.0-mile oval) Location: Fontana, Calif. Earnhardt Ganassi Media Contacts at Auto Club Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) John Olguin No. 1 McDonald's Chevrolet Shayna Keller ... Continue reading
Finance Express Adds ACS Financial to Their Lender Platform
Finance Express Adds ACS Financial to Their Lender Platform RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA, October 4th, 2010 -- Finance Express, the leading provider of web-based financial services and technology for independent auto dealerships, announced today that ACS Financial has come on board as another lender on the Finance Expres ... Continue reading
Fwd: Racing Returns to Rockingham Speedway - American 200 Set For This Saturday, October 9th
Begin forwarded message: > From: "Jeffrey Cheatham" <jcheatham@walker-marketing.com> > Date: October 5, 2010 8:49:21 AM EDT > To: "Jeffrey Cheatham" <jcheatham@walker-marketing.com> > Subject: Racing Returns to Rockingham Speedway - American 200 Set For This Saturday, October 9th > > To All, > > The American 200, the A ... Continue reading
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 7, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING OCTOBER 7, 2010 The Lucas Oil Late Model Series comes to Dixie Saturday for the “Dixie Shootout” and to Rome Sunday for the “Rome Rumble” to conclude the season. Both shows pay $10,000 to win. Dixie's show starts at 7:30 and also includes the local Econo Bombers, Super Bombers, Limited ... Continue reading
Hagan's championship hopes high heading into Reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 Round 4 of 6 in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs 26th annual NHRA Nationals Maple Grove Raceway Mohnton, Pa. Oct. 8-10, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGA ... Continue reading
JOHN FORCE RACING TEAMS UP WITH CHAPMAN AUTO GROUP
 JOHN FORCE RACING TEAMS UP WITH CHAPMAN AUTO GROUPReading, Pennsylvania- Chapman Auto Group is providing John Force Racing team vehicles October 6-11, 2010 for the 26th annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway as a part of a multi faceted marketing partnership. Vehicles will be provided for John For ... Continue reading
Light Weight Alcoa Wheels Improve Efficiency of Yale University’s Campus Transit Vehicles
NEW YORK & NEW HAVEN, Conn.--In support of Yale University’s campus-wide sustainability initiative, Alcoa has donated 130 of its lightweight, environmentally-friendly Dura-Bright® aluminum wheels for use on campus transit vehicles. Yale will study and report to Alcoa on the environmental effects of the wheels ... Continue reading
PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 5 DETROIT, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Next week, the Business of Plugging In(SM) conference will gather representatives from utilities, automotive manufacturers and suppliers, investors, regulators, researchers and more to discuss developing a business model and infrastructure that will ... Continue reading
MEDIA ALERT: Greenville 200 USARacing Pro Cup Series Race
MEDIA ALERT Drivers from the USARacing Pro Cup Series will be competing in the Greenville 200 Saturday night at Greenville-Pickens Speedway. The 200-lap race is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and is the series first event at the .5-mile speedway since 2005. With just two races remaining in the battle for the Pro Cup Seri ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Shares Owner Stories of Survival and Perspective
PR Newswire MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 5 MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 5 -- Seven stories, literally life-changing, appear today as short films on MBUSA.com, the web site for Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA). Â The unscripted accounts told by real customers are the byproduct of a collaboration between MBUSA's full-service marketing agency ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- Mercedes-Benz Financial announced today that it is distributing the 3G version of the Apple iPad™ to the entire Mercedes-Benz U.S. dealer network, giving all 355 dealers instant mobile access to its proprietary dealer point-of-sale system called MB Advantage®. (Photo: http://www.ne ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b15386/motor_vehicle_main) has announced the addition of the "Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair in the UK" report to their offering. “Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair in the UK” This is the first publication of IBISWorld's Motor Vehicle ... Continue reading
USARacing Pro Cup Series Kevin Whitaker 250 Advance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLAY ROGERS, CALEB HOLMAN CARRY CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE TO GREENVILLE-PICKENS SPEEDWAY Concord, N.C. (October 5, 2010) With two races remaining in the 2010 USARacing Pro Cup Series season, one fact remains crystal clear: point leader Clay Rogers just can’t shake second-place Caleb Holman. Roger ... Continue reading
Viper Owner Invitational Celebrates the People and Passion Surrounding America's Ultimate Super Car
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- Ryan Schimsk sweeps Dodge Viper Cup series doubleheader, and Dodge's Kuno Wittmer captures season finale in World Challenge GT– all in front of the Viper Nation faithful Chrysler Group's Dan Knott is inducted into the Viper Club of America Ha ... Continue reading
WFO Radio/Nitro Fish Ultimate Gear team for broadcast at Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals
<glight@nhra.com> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WFO RADIO, NITRO FISH ULTIMATE GEAR TEAM FOR BROADCAST AT TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS MIAMI, FL. (October 5, 2010) - WFO Radio with Joe Castello and Nitro Fish Ultimate Gear have joined forces for a series of special broadcasts from the TOYO Tires NHRA Nationals from Maple Grove Ra ... Continue reading
All American Specialty Vehicles, LLC Introduces Accessible Commercial Bus
PR Newswire MIDDLEBURY, Ind., Oct. 5 MIDDLEBURY, Ind., Oct. 5 -- All American Specialty Vehicles® announces start of production of a second product line of buses, the Spirit LP by ARBOC Mobility. This new product is a simplified version of ARBOC Mobility's Spirit of Mobility product line resulting in an affordable pri ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Announces Sale of Trail King
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced today that it has sold Trail King Industries, Inc., its specialty trailer business. Carlisle expects to record a gain on the sale of Trail King which had $69 million in year-to-date sales through the third quarter of 2010. Reporting of operating results for the ... Continue reading
DealerTrack and Chrome Systems Executives to Lead Sessions at 9th Digital Dealer Conference
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that two members of its management team will lead best practice sessions at the 9th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition scheduled for October 12-14, 20 ... Continue reading
Delticom: Young Car Drivers Show a High Interest in Buying Tyres Online
HANOVER, Germany--25% of young Italian drivers can imagine buying tyres for their car online. 18-44 years old car drivers have a high tendency to purchase their tyres on the Internet. Most of questioned motorists are very pleased with the fact that they can order the tyres from home and easily compare prices. This ... Continue reading
Duke News -- Study: U.S. Challenging Asia in Advanced Batteries Race
------------------------------------------- DUKE UNIVERSITY NEWS Duke University Office of News & Communications http://www.dukenews.duke.edu ------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010 CONTACT: Marcy Lowe (919) 681-4982 marcy.lowe@duke.edu NEW STUDY SHOWS U.S. CHALLENGING A ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced that Don Karner, President of ECOtality North America, will discuss the viability of electric vehicle fueling during a session focused on “Electricity as a Transportation Fuel�?? at the 2010 Issue ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: * Alisha Johnson johnson.alisha@epa.gov *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* October 5, 2010 *TODAY: EPA Administrator Travels to New Orleans to Meet with Environmental Groups, Local Leaders* *WASHINGTON* - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will travel to New Orleans tomorrow to meet with ... Continue reading
PR Newswire SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5 SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5 -- Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for engine and human-powered devices, today announced that recent field testing simulating drive conditions produced results that project an annua ... Continue reading
Flash Point Communications Launches Best of California Campaign for California Lincoln Dealers
PR Newswire NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 5 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 5 -- Flash Point Communications, a digital media marketing agency, is excited to announce the Best of California Roadtrip, in association with the California Lincoln Dealers. The California Lincoln Dealers handed Flash Point a 2011 Lincoln MKX, taski ... Continue reading
Go Green Auto Rally Instructs Drivers How to Be Green Behind the Wheel
PR Newswire LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 5 LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 5 -- Looking to dispel misconceptions about how to be green behind the wheel, the Go Green Auto Rally is pleased to announce its inaugural event November 6th and 7th in Long Beach. The rally series covering a 100 mile drive from Long Beach to beautiful Mal ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Financial Will Equip All U.S. Mercedes-Benz Dealers With Apple iPad™
PR Newswire FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- Mercedes-Benz Financial announced today that it is distributing the 3G version of the  Apple iPad™  to the entire Mercedes-Benz U.S. dealer network, giving all 355 dealers instant mobile access to its proprietary dealer point-of-sa ... Continue reading
Mitchell's Compliance Manager Now Available in French
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Safe Kids Worldwide to Award $400,000 in Grants to Improve Pedestrian Safety
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 International Walk to School Day Activities Mark 11 Years of FedEx Support of Safe Kids Worldwide WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Grants totaling $400,000 will be awarded by Safe Kids Worldwide to participants this October for its pedestrian safety program called Safe Kids Wa ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Third Quarter Results and Conference Call
PR Newswire CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 5 CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 5 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2010 third quarter financial results on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call on October 26, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern) To access the l ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Stratus Media Group, Inc. is excited to announce that The United Boys & Girls of Santa Barbara County will be a Beneficiary at this year’s 24th Santa Barbara Concours d’Elegance. This unique fusions of vintage and classic auto shows with an art and wine festival will take place this ... Continue reading
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Rolls Out Upgraded 5-Star Vehicle Safety Ratings System
WASHINGTON October 5, 2010; U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator David Strickland today unveiled an enhanced 5-Star Safety Ratings System for new vehicles and released the safety ratings for the first model year 2011 vehicles tested under the ... Continue reading
Volvo: Volvo’s Hybrid Buses in Brazil and Mexico
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: “Researchers currently agree that we must find methods to reduce total energy consumption” Volvo (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) Volvo’s hybrid buses are being sold successfully in Europe. The company is now taking the next step and will commence test driving in Brazil and Mexico. In May ... Continue reading
EchoMaster Expands Factory-Fit Rear Camera Line
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EchoMaster Expands Factory-Fit Rear Camera Line Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - September 23, 2010 - EchoMaster LLC (www.echomaster.com), adds coverage for ninety-five American and Asian vehicles to its Factory-Fit rear camera line, including nine of the top-twenty selling vehicles. Developed as an ... Continue reading
AAA Joins IDOT and Dorel Juvenile Group to Host Seventy-Three Safety Seat Checkpoints as Part of National Child Passenger Safety Week PR Newswire AURORA, Ill., Sept. 23 AURORA, Ill., Sept. 23 -- AAA now advises parents of infants and young toddlers to secure their children in rear-facing child safety seats for as long ... Continue reading
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE September 23, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com ... Continue reading
Garmin Launches Exclusive AA Breakdown Cover Rates for its UK nüvi(R) and zumo(R) Sat Nav Customers
SOUTHAMPTON, England, September 23, 2010 -- Garmin, the global leader* in satellite navigation is delighted to announce a new tie-in with the UK's no.1 choice for breakdown cover, the AA, to offer roadside solutions for its customers. The promotion, exclusively available to Garmin's nüvi(R) and zumo(R) sat nav custome ... Continue reading
GSMA's Global Mobile Awards To Recognise Mobile Innovation in the Automotive and Transport Sector
GSMA's Global Mobile Awards To Recognise Mobile Innovation in the Automotive and Transport Sector PR Newswire LONDON, Sept. 23 LONDON, Sept. 23 -- The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, has launched its prestigious 16th Annual Global Mobile Awards programme. New catego ... Continue reading
Sanford Rose Associates(R)-Rochester Named Top Office
Sanford Rose Associates(R)-Rochester Named Top Office PR Newswire ROCHESTER, Mich., Sept. 23 ROCHESTER, Mich., Sept. 23 -- Sanford Rose Associates®-Rochester, an independently owned and operated office within the Sanford Rose Associates® network of offices, was recently named top-performing firm in the network for Au ... Continue reading
TEAM CASTROL/JOHN AND ASHLEY PRE-RACE PACKAGE FOR DALLAS
TEAM CASTROL/JFR 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON JOHN FORCE/ASHLEY FORCE HOOD Pre-Race Package for the 25th annual O’Reilly Super Start Batteries Fall Nationals Sept. 23-26, 2010 The Texas Motorplex Dallas, Texas Third race in the Countdown to 1 playoffs for the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Championship * * * * follow John F ... Continue reading
Volvo: City Employees Commuted a Distance Corresponding to 235 Marathons without Carbon Emissions
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: “People are motivated by different things. The environment is important to everyone, but, on a personal level, it may well be a person’s own health or economic situation that finally encourages them to change their behaviour” In only 10 weeks, employees of the City of Gothenburg h ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - ASA RACING SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2010
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE September 23, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com ... Continue reading
Avis Budget Increases Its Offer for Dollar Thrifty
Avis Budget Increases Its Offer for Dollar Thrifty PR Newswire PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 23 PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 23 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding its outstanding offer to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. : We continue to believe in the merits of an Avis Budgetâ ... Continue reading
Cooper Standard Honored with Two Quality Awards by Nissan North America, Inc.
Cooper Standard Honored with Two Quality Awards by Nissan North America, Inc. PR Newswire NOVI, Mich., Sept. 23 NOVI, Mich., Sept. 23 -- Nissan North America, Inc. recently honored Cooper Standard with two quality awards: the 2010 Most Improved Supplier Quality Award and the Zero Defects Certificate. The honors were pr ... Continue reading
Daimler Establishes Sponsored Level 1 ADR Program in The United States
Daimler Establishes Sponsored Level 1 ADR Program in The United States PR Newswire NEW YORK and STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 23 NEW YORK and STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 23 -- Daimler AG has established a Sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program in the United States. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Adds Director PR Newswire MILWAUKEE, Sept. 22 MILWAUKEE, Sept. 22 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today the election of John Anderson to the company's board of directors, effective Oct. 1. Anderson has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Levi Strauss & Co. ... Continue reading
HIGHT WANTS FULL THROTTLE TEXAS MOTORPLEX EXPERIENCE
TEAM CASTROL/JFR25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASONROBERT HIGHTPre-Race Package for the 25th annual O’Reilly Super Start Batteries Fall NationalsSept. 23-26, 2010Texas MotorplexDallas, TexasThird race in the Countdown to 1 playoffs for the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Championship * * * * follow John Force Racing at www.twit ... Continue reading
Honda Takes Over Times Square for First-Ever 3-D Launch of All-New 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe
Honda Takes Over Times Square for First-Ever 3-D Launch of All-New 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe PR Newswire NEW YORK, Sept. 23 NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Honda held the first-ever takeover of Times Square in 3-D technology today to support the launch of the all-new CR-Z sport hybrid coupe. Spanning five blocks of Times Squa ... Continue reading
Honda Utilizes New 3DX Phantaglyph(TM) 3D Technology in Maxim Campaign
Honda Utilizes New 3DX Phantaglyph(TM) 3D Technology in Maxim Campaign PR Newswire NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 23 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 23 -- 3DX's all new, never before seen Phantaglyphâ„¢ technology premiered in October's issue of Maxim magazine to spotlight the Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid coupe ad campaign. ... Continue reading
IMS DriveSync Solution Wins Prestigious Frost & Sullivan Award
IMS DriveSync Solution Wins Prestigious Frost & Sullivan Award PR Newswire WATERLOO, ON, Sept. 23 Recognized for excellence in product differentiation WATERLOO, ON, Sept. 23 -- Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS) is honored to be recognized by Frost & Sullivan with its Product Differentiation Excellence Award in the ... Continue reading
COLLECTOR CAR SALES TOTAL MORE THAN $13 MILLION AT ANNUAL MECUM ST. CHARLES AUCTION MARENGO, Ill. - A rare 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible topped the list of cars sold during the Mecum St. Charles Auction, Sept. 16-19, 2010, at Pheasant Run Resort in St. ... Continue reading
Running Hot and Cold: Ford F-150 With EcoBoost Engine Takes on Baja 1000 Off-Road Desert Race
Running Hot and Cold: Ford F-150 With EcoBoost Engine Takes on Baja 1000 Off-Road Desert Race PR Newswire DALLAS, Sept. 23 DALLAS, Sept. 23 -- A 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoostâ„¢ engine will take on the demanding Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 long-distance desert endurance race later this year, marking Ford's EcoBoost engine ra ... Continue reading
Summer May be Cooling Down, but the Truck Battles are Heating up Again
Summer May be Cooling Down, but the Truck Battles are Heating up Again PR Newswire COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 23 COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 23 -- The suddenly hot consumer truck buying market will benefit again from the competition of new 2011 models hitting the showrooms from the top light truck manufacturers, according ... Continue reading
USAA Expands Mutual Fund Access Through E*TRADE®
SAN ANTONIO--Investors large and small now have expanded access to 18 mutual funds from USAA, thanks to an agreement that enables the funds to be accessed through the easy-to-use online E*TRADE Securities investment platform. “Investors want easier access to our mutual funds, and our strategy is to give them that acc ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--XP Vehiclesâ„¢ (http://www.myxpcar.com) today announced it had filed a legal brief with the United States Department of Justice via the office of Attorney General Eric Holder, with copies to the White House Press office, regarding improprieties experienced first-hand in the DOE Loan Guarantee Program ... Continue reading
2009 LOORRS DOUBLE CHAMP RENEZEDER READY FOR HOT TIME IN ARIZONA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Renezeder Ready to Battle in Desert Heat LAKE FOREST, CA (September 22, 2010) – Summer is officially over, but Arizona didn’t get the memo. Carl Renezeder from Laguna Beach, California and his seven-time championship team will compete this weekend at Speedworld Motorsports Complex just north o ... Continue reading
22 Consumer Groups Call on President to Raise Fuel Economy Standards to 60 mpg by 2025
22 Consumer Groups Call on President to Raise Fuel Economy Standards to 60 mpg by 2025 PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Americans deserve more fuel-efficient cars. The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and 21 of its member, state and local groups have delivered a letter to President Obama, ur ... Continue reading
A second Texas win on Hagan's hit list
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Roud 20 of 23 Round 3 of six in Countdown to the Championship 25th annual NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 24-26, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net A SECOND TEXA ... Continue reading
Automotive Oil Change Association Renews Its Support of Right to Repair Legislation
Automotive Oil Change Association Renews Its Support of Right to Repair Legislation PR Newswire DALLAS, Sept. 22 DALLAS, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) renews its support of the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (S 3181/HR 2057) and strongly urges Congress to pas ... Continue reading
Beckman has eye on championship as NHRA heads to Texas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Roud 20 of 23 Round 3 of six in Countdown to the Championship 25th annual NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 24-26, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN HAS E ... Continue reading
Capps looks to make up ground in Texas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Roud 20 of 23 Round 3 of six in Countdown to the Championship 25th annual NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 24-26, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS LOOKS T ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Record Quarterly Results
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the second quarter ended August 31, 2010. “We are especially pleased with the strength of our comparable store used unit sales where, despite our toughest comparison in recent quarters, we still delivered positive comps.” Net sales and operating revenues increa ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze Wins Sound-off Competition
Chevrolet Cruze Wins Sound-off Competition PR Newswire DETROIT, Sept. 22 DETROIT, Sept. 22 -- As Motown legend Stevie Wonder sang in the Grammy-winning "Sir Duke," "Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand." No matter the genre, music lovers will love the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, according to the ... Continue reading
AUBURN, Calif.--ClipperCreek, Inc., the leader in the electric vehicle infrastructure market, announced today that it has been added to the GSA schedule through its partner distributor Thompson Engineering, Company. “We are excited to offer the leading EV charging infrastructure product line to our government custome ... Continue reading
Copart Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. today reported the results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2010. For the three months ended July 31, 2010, revenue, operating income and income from continuing operations were $190.5 million, $57.2 million and $36.2 million, respectively. These represent increases i ... Continue reading
Coughlin team gears up for home game at JEGS SPORTSnationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin team gears up for home game at JEGS SPORTSnationals COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept 22)– For the JEGS Mail Order team, any race at their home track, National Trail Raceway, counts as a big event, but when the event is the annual JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals, it takes on an added importance. This year will ma ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive Offers Car Dealers Free Market Reporting
Experian Automotive Offers Car Dealers Free Market Reporting PR Newswire SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 22 SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 22 -- Experian Automotive today announced it is offering automotive retailers a free AutoCount® Market Snapshot, which provides a monthly overview of sales trends in local markets. The snapshots ... Continue reading
Fallbrook Technologies Inc. to Enter Automotive Market with NuVinci® Delta Series
Fallbrook Technologies Inc. to Enter Automotive Market with NuVinci® Delta Series PR Newswire SAN DIEGO, Sept. 22 SAN DIEGO, Sept. 22 -- Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for engine and human-powered devices, officially enters t ... Continue reading
Ford E-News - Sept. 22, 2010 PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 22 DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 22 -- Exclusive new Ford airbag technology reduces chest and rib injuries Safety takes a front seat in the next-generation Ford Focus, launching an exclusive airbag technology that enhances protection for front seat occupants in t ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Paris Auto Show UBS Investor Conference
Ford to Participate in Paris Auto Show UBS Investor Conference PR Newswire Sept. 22 DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 22, 2010 – On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Lewis Booth, Ford Motor Company executive vice president & CFO, will participate in the Paris Auto Show UBS Investor Conference.  The presentation will begin at 2:15 p.m ... Continue reading
Freescale Demonstrates Home Energy Gateway Reference Platform to Support the Smart Grid Initiative
VIENNA--Freescale Semiconductor demonstrated a Home Energy Gateway (HEG) reference platform at the Metering Europe conference. The HEG reference platform, which will be available in the fourth quarter of 2010, will enable fast development and time to market for a variety of value-added services around the deployment of ... Continue reading
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
GEORGIA STOCK CAR RACING SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 ---- SCHEDULE (more events below) ---- SEPT. 23-26 East Alabama 32nd Annual Alabama State Championships Late Model - $7,000 to win Sportsman - $5,000 Crate Late Model - $5,000 www.eamsdirt.com/ FRI. 9/24: Anderson: Local Racing Divisions: B Mini Stocks, C Mini Stocks, BM Modi ... Continue reading
--Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings: WHO:  Clear Channel Spectacolor, the U.S. market leader in spectacular sign displays and a division of the world’s largest outdoor advertising company, Clear Channel Outdoor and American Honda Motor Co, Inc., a leading manufacturer of automobiles and engine powered-products, a ... Continue reading
Hybrid Trucks Coming to Dearborn
WORLD’S LARGEST CONVOY OF HYBRID, ADVANCED VEHICLES QUIETLY ROARING INTO MICHIGAN SEPT. 28-30 Save the date for the clean truck and bus Ride & Drive; experts to discuss future of green technology in heavy-duty transportation DEARBORN, MI – To mark 10 successful years of advancing the commercialization of ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls' Commercial Vehicles Batteries at IAA
HANOVER, Germany, September 22, 2010 -- - High-Performance VARTA Batteries for Commercial Vehicles Global automotive battery leader Johnson Controls is providing the power for commercial vehicles throughout Europe. A large number of the innovations that will be on display at the IAA Nutzfahrzeuge [Commercial Vehicles T ... Continue reading
Michigan Gov. Granholm Hails Collaboration by Ford, Azure Dynamics, Johnson Controls-Saft and AM General to Deliver New Ford Transit Connect Electric PR Newswire OAK PARK, MI, Sept. 22 - Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm cites collaboration as key to production of the Ford Transit Connect Electric and creation of new ... Continue reading
More Than Half of Motorists Use Cell Phones While Driving, But 9 of 10 Say Outlaw It
More Than Half of Motorists Use Cell Phones While Driving, But 9 of 10 Say Outlaw It PR Newswire WARREN, N.J., Sept. 22 WARREN, N.J., Sept. 22 -- More than half of U.S. motorists say they have used a cell phone while driving, but nine out of 10 say it should be illegal to do so, according to a survey sponsored by the C ... Continue reading
New TomTom PRO Series Delivers Improved Efficiency for Businesses
AMSTERDAM--TomTom today announces two new navigation devices designed to deliver clear bottom-line benefits for businesses by improving the efficiency of their mobile workforces. “In business time is money. With a fleet of vehicles on the road eight hours a day, every minute saved on a journey delivers real savings. ... Continue reading
P1 ENGINES SCORE TWO WINS AND FIVE PODIUMS IN FINAL ROUND OF WKA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SEPTEMBER 22, 2010) CONTACT: Race Tech Development 317.270.8723 Info@RaceTechDevelopment.com P1 ENGINES SCORE TWO WINS AND FIVE PODIUMS IN FINAL ROUND OF WKA "A successful Manufacturer's Cup Campaign for California based company" September 22, 2010 - Looking to have a successful close to the 2010 ... Continue reading
Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Announces American Honda as Presenting Sponsor of the Rose Parade
PASADENA, Calif.--Pasadena Tournament of Roses President Jeffrey L. Throop announced last night that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will become the first Presenting Sponsor of the Rose Parade. The announcement was made at the annual membership kickoff celebration at the Rose Bowl stadium. The 122nd Rose Parade, Present ... Continue reading
PEMCO Poll: Traffic Cameras Instill Caution in Washington Drivers
PEMCO Poll: Traffic Cameras Instill Caution in Washington Drivers PR Newswire SEATTLE, Sept. 22 SEATTLE, Sept. 22 -- Like them or hate them, the numbers don't lie: more than half of Washington drivers say that red-light cameras – recent additions to many intersections statewide – do change driving behavio ... Continue reading
PHOENIX HEAT: MEET OFF-ROAD FIRE!
LUCAS OIL OFF ROAD RACE SERIES STOPS FOR TWO ROUNDS IN SURPRISE … LAST 2010 PHOENIX VISIT FOR THE WILD EVENT! FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 24,25, & 26 Corona, California - - Arizona's summer may be cooling off, but things around Surprise's favorite off road park are heating up. The return of the Lucas Oil ... Continue reading
Please see the attached Press Release from CORE autosport. Feel free to ask if you have any questions. ... Continue reading
Press Release - Novel supercharger strategy allows gasoline to compete with diesel powertrains
Dear Andrew, Future downsized petrol engines could compete with diesel engines thanks to a unique development in supercharger drives that increases low speed torque. Rotrak will give a paper on the new system at the Dresden Supercharging Conference on September 24. Media interviews can be arranged through Tristan Honey ... Continue reading
HANNOVER, Germany--Inherent benefits of Allison’s patented torque converter technology and full power shifts enhance the value of CNG-powered trucks and buses. New customers around the World agree “However, the Allison transmission output retarder compensates for this by providing seamless auxiliary braking to ... Continue reading
MAINZ, Germany--Mercedes-Benz has introduced the new Zetros, a remarkable vehicle suitable for many of the toughest applications, including construction, open-cast mining, breakdown services, fire brigades and civil protection, military, winter road maintenance and building power line installation for the energy sector ... Continue reading
QNX, chumby Bring Personalized Internet Experience to the Car
QNX, chumby Bring Personalized Internet Experience to the Car PR Newswire OTTAWA, Canada, Sept. 22 OTTAWA, Canada, Sept. 22 -- QNX Software Systems Co. and chumby industries today announced that the QNX® CAR™ Application Platform now supports chumby's rich media Internet content for connected screens, includin ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Car-X Auto Service is proud to partner with Hope For The City for the fall Car-X Bike and Trike Collection to be held on Saturday, October 16 from 10 a.m. until noon at four Twin Cities Car-X Auto Service locations: Golden Valley: 6944 Wayzata Blvd, 763-544-1404 Forest Lake: 1079 West Broadway Avenue, 651- ... Continue reading
Rush Truck Centers Approved to Join AutoBody Alliance Network
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas--Rush Truck Centers has recently been approved to join the AutoBody Alliance network of high-quality repair facilities. AutoBody Alliance carefully selects facilities using a set of strict requirements in order to maintain a valuable, comprehensive network. These trusted automotive and heavy equipm ... Continue reading
[cid:image001.jpg@01CB4A86.05B98AF0] MEDIA ALERT WHO: Tony Stewart, a two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series(tm) champion and driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, will headline a special "Back To School Celebration" event at a local Office Depot store in Kansas City, Missouri. Stewart, who is currently com ... Continue reading
Sharp Corporation to Acquire Recurrent Energy for up to $305 Million
SAN FRANCISCO--Recurrent Energy and Sharp Corporation announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for Sharp to acquire Recurrent Energy, a leading solar project developer and generating company with a 2 GW pipeline. The acquisition is expected to close before the end of 2010, subject to customary clos ... Continue reading
State, National Highway Safety Experts Meeting in Kansas City
State, National Highway Safety Experts Meeting in Kansas City PR Newswire WASHINGTON and KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 22 Distracted Driving, Role of Technology Tops Agenda WASHINGTON and KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Missouri Department of Trans ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Attitude is Everything as Anderson Aims to Double Up in Dallas Mooresville, N.C., September 22, 2010 – The NHRA’s Full Throttle Drag Racing Series returns to action this weekend with the O’Reilly Super Start Batteries Nationals i ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line NHRA Pre Race: Line Looks to Get Back in the Hunt in Dallas
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Line Looks to Get Back in the Hunt in Dallas Mooresville, N.C., September 22, 2010 – The NHRA’s six-race Countdown to One championship playoff will reach its mid point this weekend with the running of the O’Reilly Super Start Bat ... Continue reading
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Look to Climb the Countdown Ladder in Dallas
Bob Tasca III Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 25th Annual O’Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex in Dallas, TX September 24 - 26, 2010 Race 20 of 23 Countdown to 1 - Race 3 of 6 TASCA AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE RACING LOO ... Continue reading
Three-time Dallas champ McClenathan aims to gain 'precious' points
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Roud 20 of 23 Round 3 of six in Countdown to the Championship 25th annual NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 24-26, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net THREE-TIME DA ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Prices and Increases Size of Senior Secured Notes Offering
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan International, Inc. today announced that it priced its previously announced offering of $200 million U.S. dollars aggregate principal amount of its Senior Secured Notes due 2017 (the “Notes�??). The size of the offering was increased from the previously announced $175 million to $200 mill ... Continue reading
U-Haul Offers 30 Days of Free Storage to Southern Newfoundland Residents Affected by Recent Flooding Caused by Hurricane Igor PR Newswire SAINT JOHNS, Newfoundland, Sept. 22 SAINT JOHNS, Newfoundland, Sept. 22 -- The U-Haul Company of Atlantic Canada is offering 30 days of free storage to residents whose homes or busin ... Continue reading
University of Delaware Partners with Zipcar to Offer Alternative Transportation Option
University of Delaware Partners with Zipcar to Offer Alternative Transportation Option PR Newswire CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22 -- Today the University of Delaware is launching a new partnership with Zipcar Inc., to provide the campus with access to the world's leading car-sharing service. The ... Continue reading
Wheego LiFe Highway EV Debuts to Dealers October 22
Media Contact: Susan Nicholson, VP- PR and Corporate Communications Wheego Electric Cars Cell 404-285-8988 susan@wheego.net WheegoElectricCars_logo_olive WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS TO HOST DEALER RIDE AND DRIVE EVENT ATLANTA (September 22, 2010) – WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, manufacturer of all-electric cars, today announced it ... Continue reading
CarMD Provides Preventative Maintenance Tips to Help Drivers Prepare for a Safe Winter Driving Season FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 22 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 22 -- It may be sunny outside now, but the snow, sleet and rain of the winter driving season is just around the corner, and with it comes an increase in ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Sanaz Bakhtiari/ Nathan Hoyt JMPR Public Relations (818) 992-4353 Office sbakhtiari@jmprpublicrelations.com <mailto:sbakhtiari@jmprpublicrelations.com> nhoyt@jmprpublicrelations.com <mailto:nhoyt@jmprpublicrelations.com> And The 2010 Motorist Choice Award Winners Are... IntelliChoic ... Continue reading
Mooresville-Based Race Team Closes in on ARCA Series Title
Mooresville-Based Race Team Closes in on ARCA Series Title Sheltra Motorsports leads tight point standings with two remaining events MOORESVILLE, NC (September 22, 2010) – Sheltra Motorsports occupies one of the nicer race shops in the now famous Lakeside Business Park in Mooresville, NC. Ten years ago, the shop ... Continue reading
VIENNA--After the successful launch and extensive media coverage of Nation-E’s first mobile charging AngelCar® (www.nation-e.com), the one and only vehicle-to-vehicle charging system for electric cars that run out of battery power on the road, follows the next revelation: Nation-E’s vehicle-to-grid int ... Continue reading
Smart Grid Market to Grow to US$9.6 Billion by 2015 According to GTM Research
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Over the next five years, the smart grid market in the U.S. will grow more than 70%, from $5.6 billion in 2010 to $9.6 billion by 2015, according to the findings of a new report from GTM Research, U.S. Smart Grid Market Forecast: 2010–2015. This near-term market expansion will be driven by fede ... Continue reading
Stretch run should favor Jeg Coughlin Jr. (NHRA/JEGS)
Stretch run should favor Jeg Coughlin Jr. DALLAS (Sept. 21) -- Jeg Coughlin Jr. came out on the winning side of the biggest single drag race of the year Sunday in Charlotte when he beat class leader Mike Edwards in the first round of the national event in Charlotte. But as good as that win was for the four-time Pro Sto ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles (EV) Grid Summit Drives GridWeek 2010 Roadmap on the Smart Grid and Sustainable Energy /* Style Definitions */ span.prnews_span { font-size:8pt; font-family:"Arial"; color:black; } span.prnews_wider { background-color:yellow; font-size:10pt; font-family:"courier new"; color:black; margin:0in; margin-b ... Continue reading
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