Getting 'Down & Dirty:' Subaru of America Drives Into the Mud
PR Newswire AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 8, 2011 AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 8, 2011 -- MESP, Inc. is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with Subaru of America, Inc. as the Presenting Sponsor of the Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run Series, held annually in nine cities across the nation. Subaru will be the O ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric to Establish Automotive Equipment Company in China
TOKYO--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it will establish a new company in Changshu, Jiangsu Province, China in April 2011 to strengthen its automotive equipment business across the country. The new company, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive (China) Co., Ltd., is expected to begin operatio ... Continue reading
Rollx Vans Roll Out at Selected Airport Rental Agencies
PR Newswire SHAKOPEE, Minn., March 8, 2011 SHAKOPEE, Minn., March 8, 2011 -- Rollx Vans, one of the nation's leading manufacturers of wheelchair accessible vans, has announced the availability of its vehicles at rental agencies located at selected airports around the country. A first-of-its kind strategic collaboration ... Continue reading
American New Car Buyers Downsizing (Because There Is No Choice Of Fuel - TACH Says)
Washington DC July 13, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that as Americans emerge from recession, they are buying smaller, more fuel-efficient, and less ostentatious cars. A major shift has taken place since the end of 2007, right before the spike in fuel prices early in 2008. "We've got people trading Lexuses for Ca ... Continue reading
Go Green Auto Rally Brings Green Speed to Miami - Helps Drivers Save Up To 25% on Fuel
March 8, 2011 March 8, 2011 _Join Go Green Auto Rally March 10-12 at Miami Sailing Week - Miami City Hall in Coconut Grove for a FREE event for all Floridians! Learn to Save Up To 25% On Your Vehicle's Fuel Bill! Win Free iPads, Free Fuel Cards, Free Pirelli Tires and Free Tickets to the 59th Annual Sebring Twelve Hour ... Continue reading
Allstate Hails Renewed Push to Pass Stronger Teen Driving Laws
PR Newswire NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 8, 2011 NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 8, 2011 -- Allstate Insurance Company issued the following statement in support of the introduction of the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act in the 112th Congress by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY). ... Continue reading
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) has entered into a Letter of Understanding with TopLine Energy Systems, LLC, a licensee of global manufacturing leader TopLine Automotive Engineering, Inc. to build Cycloneââ¬â¢s award-winning external combustion engines. âThis tec ... Continue reading
Audi of America Annual Press Conference on March 8th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Eastern
PR Newswire Mar. 8 WHAT: Audi of America will deliver a presentation on the state of its American business unit via webcast as part of AUDI AG's annual press conference. Audi of America will discuss the momentum behind its current record-setting performance and provide insight into future product and business plans. WH ... Continue reading
Assembly of Isuzu N-Series Gasoline Trucks by Spartan Motors to Begin in April 2011
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of Americaââ¬â¢s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, announced today that production of gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series trucks will begin on April 18, 2011, at the Spartan Motors, Inc., facility in Charlotte, Michigan. The company made th ... Continue reading
Propel Technology: Focus on Performance, Fuel Efficiency and Productivity at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011
LAS VEGAS--Allison Transmission, the premier global provider of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, invites the construction industry to learn how its comprehensive range of transmissions for mining, off road construction and heavy haulage applications deliver optimum performanc ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Smartphone Texting While Driving Rampant
BOSTON--Distracted driving is an issue for many smartphone owners in the US and Western Europe, as they report widespread use of texting while driving. The Strategy Analytics Automotive Consumer Insights (ACI) report, ââ¬ÅWidespread Use of SMS and Email While Driving,ââ¬??? shows that 38% of US smartph ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--In a policy address hosted by the American Enterprise Institute today, Exelon Chairman and CEO John W. Rowe said that no additional federal legislation is necessary to drive the nationââ¬â¢s transition to an economic clean energy future. Rowe said the combination of abundant natural gas, well-fun ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 8, 2011 WASHINGTON, March 8, 2011 -- Gathered in a U.S. Capitol meeting room, a coalition of parents, teens, pediatricians, safety advocates, insurance and other business executives joined Senate and House sponsors to support introduction of major national teen driving legislation which wi ... Continue reading
Sonata Launches "MilEdge" for the Global Car Rental Industry
A State-of-the-art Web-based PCI DSS Compliant Car Rental Solution Designed to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Maximize Profits BANGALORE, India and LAS VEGAS, March 8, 2011 -- Sonata Software (http://www.sonata-software.com), a leading IT consulting and software services provider, announced the launch of "MilEdge", ... Continue reading
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.--BAE Systems, a leading developer and producer of hybrid electric technologies, today launched its parallel hybrid green propulsion system for heavy-duty truck applications at the National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The parallel system, designed for Class 6, 7, and 8 ... Continue reading
Hyundai CEO John Krafcik Wins Global Auto News 'Chairman's Award'
PR Newswire FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 8, 2011 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 8, 2011 -- -- John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, has received the Global Auto News "Chairman's Award for 2010." Krafcik was joined by fellow nominees Ernst Lieb, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA and Jim O'Sull ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Strongly Supports Comprehensive Graduated Driver Licensing
ITASCA, Ill.--Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens between the ages of 15 and 20. More teens die annually in traffic crashes than the next three leading causes of death combined: homicide, suicide and cancer. Teen driving safety directly addresses this issue which is why it is one of ... Continue reading
Reach--Revolutionary New Commercial Van Powered by Isuzu, Scheduled for Mid-Summer Production
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of Americaââ¬â¢s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, and Utilimaster, Inc., a category leading manufacturer of specialty chassis and vehicles, today unveiled the Reachââ¢, their game-changing commercial van, at the National Tru ... Continue reading
Right to Repair Act Introduced in Oregon Legislature
PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., March 8, 2011 HB 3243 Protects Oregon Motorists' Right to Decide Who Repairs Their Vehicles BETHESDA, Md., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Right to Repair Act (HB 3243) has been introduced into the Oregon legislature to ensure that the state's motorists and their trusted repair f ... Continue reading
Consumers Can 'Take Charge' of Winning a New Contest on Ford's Electrified Vehicle Facebook Page
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 8, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 8, 2011 -- Ford's new "Take Charge" contest on its Electrified Vehicle Facebook page asks consumers to share what actions they are taking to help the environment, with winners being awarded an electric vehicle experience Facebook users can offer ideas in ... Continue reading
PR Newswire INDIANAPOLIS, March 8, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS, March 8, 2011 -- Cargo Van (C/V) now offered by Ram Truck brandà Solid side panels and flat load floor tailored to small-business needsà Ram C/V offers best-in-class cargo space, payload and class-exclusive towing capabilityà Commercial-tuned ride and heavy ... Continue reading
Chad Hackenbracht Heading To Too Tough To Tame With Warriors
CONCORD, March 7, 2011: ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards driver Chad Hackenbracht may not be competing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCTWS) event at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, but the New Philadelphia, Ohio native will pry himself away from his video games to meet and greet 50 plus Wounded Warrior Pr ... Continue reading
Sadler Ready For First Camping World Truck Run At Darlington
DARLINGTON, March 7, 2011: Elliott Sadler is no stranger to Darlington Raceway. During his 16-year NASCAR career, the veteran racer has 25 starts at Darlington and has run well at the tricky, 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval. Sadler will need that experience when he returns to the familiar track in a not so familiar vehicle ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation To Highlight OTR Tires At ConExpo
FULLERTON, March 7, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation is displaying its line of off-the-road (OTR) tires at the upcoming ConExpo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 22-26 in booth N-1257 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. âWeâll be highlighting our bias and radial OTR tires for the rock, aggregate and concrete industr ... Continue reading
IZOD IndyCar Series Fields To Be Capped At 26 Cars
Indianapolis, Mar. 7, 2011: In an effort to provide more consistency across its events this season, INDYCAR announced that it will cap starting fields at a maximum of 26 cars for all IZOD IndyCar Series races, excluding the Indianapolis 500 and the IZOD INDYCAR World Championships at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. During th ... Continue reading
Mazda Road To Indy Offers Opportunity For Grassroots Racers To Shine
INDIANAPOLIS, March 7, 2010: Grassroots racing stars with an eye on the IZOD IndyCar Series have a new way of jumping on the Mazda Road to Indy ladder. INDYCAR announced today that it will host the first Mazda Road to Indy Scouting Combine this fall with the winner having a chance to race in the Cooper Tires presents t ... Continue reading
Intermap Technologies Completes the First 3D Dataset of All Roads in Western Europe
DENVER--Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP) today announced the completion of their 3D Roads ââ¬â the only dataset to provide highly accurate 3D models for every road, from the largest highway to the smallest urban and rural roads, throughout Western Europe. Derived from a radar-generated 2D road network combi ... Continue reading
America Back on the Road to Gridlock According to the INRIX National Traffic Scorecard
PR Newswire KIRKLAND, Wash., March 8, 2011 KIRKLAND, Wash., March 8, 2011 -- INRIX®, a leading provider of traffic and navigation services, today released its 4th Annual INRIX National Traffic Scorecard revealing gridlock and longer commute times returning to America's roads.  Traffic congestion increased nationwi ... Continue reading
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--In todayââ¬â¢s volatile energy market, 65 percent of U.S. business fleets are forced to absorb higher fuel costs directly and suffer the bottom-line impact, while only 16 percent are able to pass on rising fuel costs by increasing prices to their consumers. This is one of the key findin ... Continue reading
Audi Group: Best Result in Corporate History
INGOLSTADT, Germany, March 8, 2011 -- - Cross reference: Picture is available via epa european pressphoto agency and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/6730/audi_ag/?keygroup=bild - - Cross reference: The long version of this press release can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www. ... Continue reading
Uncompromised Driving Pleasure, Unrivalled Value: The New BMW X3.
The all-new BMW X3 has arrived on Australian shores having grown in size, value, and aesthetic appeal. ... Continue reading
Huge Demand For Mercedes-Benz Service Care Plans
Hassle-free, easy-to-budget and inflation-proof servicing is proving extremely popular for Mercedes-Benz owners following the announcement by the manufacturer of the sale of more than 16,000 Service Care plans in less than 10 months. ... Continue reading
2010 NHS Employee Of The Year Wins Renault Megane
NHS Employee of the Year winner and 'healthcare hero' Yunus Dudhwala has driven away in his prize, a new Megane, courtesy of Renault. ... Continue reading
Comprising saloon, coupe and convertible body styles, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive and features such as 4-Wheel Active Steer, Infiniti's G models already deliver more choice than most in the luxury performance market. ... Continue reading
A New Seat Leon Is Perfect For Learners
Sporty Spanish car maker SEAT is helping to train the technicians of tomorrow after donating one of its most popular models for use by motor vehicle maintenance students. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Reaches New Heights With Olympic Champion
Suzuki Australia has announced Olympic champion aerial skier Lydia Lassila as its first brand ambassador. Lydia is also the current aerial skiing World Cup Champion and World Record holder. ... Continue reading
City Motorists Spend 43% of Rush Hour Journeys at a Standstill
Rush hour city drivers are spending almost half their journeys - 43% of the time - sat in stationary traffic, an increase of 13.7% compared to five years ago. ... Continue reading
Jaguar XK Scoops Carbuyer Style Honour at the Geneva Motor Show
The Jaguar XK coupé has scooped the 'Most Stylish' honour in the inaugural CarBuyer Awards. ... Continue reading
Amarok Takes Centre Stage as Volkswagen Returns to the CV Show
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is proud to announce a return to the CV Show with an exciting line-up of its latest vans and people carriers, including the first UK example of the double-cab Amarok pick-up. ... Continue reading
Saab GB Announce Sponsorship of The Nomad - A Roaming Pop-Up Cinema Experience
Saab GB is pleased to announce their sponsorship of a brand new cinema experience: The Nomad - Driven by Saab. ... Continue reading
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