Air News Release (HQ): EPA's Energy Star Buildings Mark a Decade of Savings
* * *CONTACT:* Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* December 9, 2009 * * * * *EPA's Energy Star Buildings Mark a Decade of Savings * * * "Oldest, tallest, largest buildings named" *WASHINGTON** *-- Ten years ago, EPA unveiled a ground-breaking development in energy eff ... Continue reading
Cdn. Motorsports Expo Newsletter - 12/9/09
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PHOENIX, Dec. 9 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , the leading provider of automotive technician training, reported that it received the Department of Education's (ED) unofficial three-year cohort default rates (CDRs) for the federal fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005. The three-year CDRs will repl ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Greg Anderson Addresses Rumors on Team Owner Ken Black’s health Mooresville, N.C., December 9, 2009 – Following a spate of on-line reports about the health of his team owner Ken Black, Summit Racing Pontiac driver Greg Anderson took tim ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Prices a Public Offering of Common Stock
DETROIT, Dec. 9 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, announced today that it has agreed to sell 14,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed previously with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in ... Continue reading
Automotive News to Host Free Online Access Week Dec. 14-20, 2009
DETROIT, Dec. 9 -- Executives with a professional interest in the automotive industry can electronically preview one of the premier sources for late-breaking news and information Dec. 14-20, 2009. Automotive News is hosting a complimentary one-week-only Free Access Week during which its subscriber-only content at www.a ... Continue reading
BIR Announces Schedule; Trans-Am Series Returns
A photo of the Trans-Am Series will send in the following e-mail. NEWS RELEASE December 8, 2009 Brainerd International Raceway announces 2010 racing schedule SCCA Trans-Am Series returns to BIR after 20-year hiatus BRAINERD, Minn. Brainerd International Raceway today announced its 2010 racing schedule, which include ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 9 -- Power and fuel economy put two Ford engines on Ward's '10 Best' list Ford committed to class-leading fuel economy with uncompromised power, and then it delivered - and Ward's Automotive Group recognizes that. The Taurus SHO with EcoBoost and the Fusion Hybrid with a 2.5-liter I-4 engine have ... Continue reading
GPX International Tire Corporation Announces Court Approval of Sales
MALDEN, Mass.--GPX International Tire Corporation (GPX) announced today that it has received bankruptcy court approval to complete the sale of the Company in three discrete transactions that are expected to close prior to the end of the year, subject to closing conditions. All three buyers were the original stalking ho ... Continue reading
MAM Shows Support for EDIwheel at TIF Seminar
MAM Software Presents Its EDIwheel e-business Solution at Tyre Industry Federation Seminar SHEFFIELD, England, Dec. 9 -- MAM Software Ltd. -- a subsidiary of Aftersoft Group, Inc. and a leading provider of business management software solutions - demonstrated its support for the EDIwheel e-business protocol at the rece ... Continue reading
News Release - Customs Clearance Guide For 2010 Asian Games Released
For web version of this email, visit http://www.admail.net/view/195656e/689aad/ Customs Clearance Guide For 2010 Asian Games Released GUANGZHOU, China - December 9, 2009 - The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has today released ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: General Motors Corporation - SWOT Framework Analysis
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/492788/general_motors_cor) has announced the addition of the "General Motors Corporation - SWOT Framework Analysis" company profile to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportun ... Continue reading
U.S. Automotive Lending Industry Showing Signs of Stabilization, According to Experian Automotive
Growth rate for 30-day loan delinquencies is slowing, average credit scores for new and used vehicle loans rising, loan terms shortening SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 9 -- Despite continued economic struggles, the automotive lending industry in the U.S. showed signs of stabilization during the third quarter of 2009, according ... Continue reading
Year in review Troy Coughlin - New king of Pro Street, Coughlin celebrates first
Year in review Troy Coughlin New king of Pro Street, Coughlin celebrates first national championship 2009 DELAWARE, Ohio (Dec. 9) -- After nearly two decades behind the wheel of a wide variety of race cars, Troy Coughlin claimed his first championship in 2009 when he drove his JEGS.com Pontiac GXP to the National Muscl ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Provides Fourth Quarter Update
TULSA, Okla., Dec. 9 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today provided an update on its outlook for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009. The Company announced that it expects fourth quarter Corporate Adjusted EBITDA to be within a range of $10 million to $15 million, up significantly from a loss of $43.4 mil ... Continue reading
Product to solve critical industry needs while maximizing recoveries and protecting consumer information COSTA MESA, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9 -- Experian®, the leading global information services company, along with Convoke Systems, today announced its partnership to offer a product that improves transparency, ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Announces Additional Order from University of Rome Tor Vergata
DRAPER, Utah--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) announced receipt of a follow-up purchase order from the University of Rome Tor Vergata for additional sensors to use in their development of the next generation of interactive gloves and further development and testing of related applications for the interactiv ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 9 -- -- John Felice, general manager, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Marketing, will ring The Closing Bell Dec. 11 at the New York Stock Exchange, signaling the close of trading and marking the renewal of Ford's sponsorship of the IRONMAN Triathlon -- Ford has been the title sponsor of IRONMAN's domest ... Continue reading
Interstate All Battery Center Powers On
IABC leverages Interstate Batteries brand to extend its market reach to every U.S. county DALLAS, Dec. 9 -- Interstate All Battery Center (IABC) announces a quantum leap in its growth with the addition of 128 new points of service throughout the U.S. and Canada to become the nation's largest portable power solutions an ... Continue reading
OnlineAutoInsurance.com Highlights the Benefits of Shopping for Coverage Online
SEATTLE--Any consumer who intends to operate a vehicle will most likely have to shop for auto insurance at some time or another. Luckily, the Internet provides many advantages which make the shopping process much easier and effective with tools that were not available in the not too distant past; locating and comparing ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, Calif.--‘Tis the season for special deals and offers, and for the resulting advertiser dilemma: how to be visible when consumers are inundated. Overcoming that hurdle with room to spare, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. and PostRelease today announced that a holiday-themed rebate offer for Pioneer In-Dash N ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Car/Automotive Market in Greece to 2015
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/653c82/car__automotive_m) has announced the addition of the "Car / Automotive Market in Greece to 2015" report to their offering. This databook highlights key data on the automotive sector, including forecasts of new car registrations and car parc ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: World Market Analysis of the Auto Parts and Accessories Industry
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/30f801/auto_parts_and_acc) has announced the addition of the "Auto Parts And Accessories - A World Market Analysis" report to their offering. Over the last few years, a number of trends have reshaped the automotive parts and accessories industry. ... Continue reading
SiPort Announces First Automotive Shipment for SP1010 HD Radio Receiver
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--SiPort Inc., the world's leading supplier of integrated circuits to HD Radio's consumer electronic and portable markets, announced today the company’s first application in the automotive aftermarket. Using SiPort’s high performance SP1010 transceiver, automotive electronics supplier Dual Electr ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Dec. 9 -- What do 21 of the 27 vehicles recently named as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2010 Top Safety Picks have in common? They all feature TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.'s intelligent safety systems, including a variety of occupant safety, electronic, steering and braking technolo ... Continue reading
Suzuki Records First Retail Sale of 2010 Kizashi in U.S.
-- Mathews Suzuki in Clarksville, Tenn. claims first Kizashi sale. BREA, Calif., Dec. 9 -- American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced the first retail sale of the 2010 Kizashi at Mathews Suzuki in Clarksville, Tenn. Sean Ross, a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier stationed in Fort Campbell, Ky., purchased a black Kizashi G ... Continue reading
Engine recognized for design leadership in fuel efficiency and performance DETROIT, Dec. 9 -- GM's Ecotec 2.4L I-4 has been awarded Ward's Auto World magazine's 2010 "10 Best Engines" for North America. The direct injected engine with variable valve timing helps deliver segment-best highway fuel economy in GM's popular ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tau V8 Engine Named to Ward's 10 Best Engines List
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 9 -- For the second straight year, Hyundai's 4.6-liter Tau V8 engine, which debuted in the premium Genesis sedan, has been named one of the Ward's 10 Best Engines by Ward's Auto World. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091001/HYUNDAILOGO) Ward's Auto World editors tested the Tau ... Continue reading
Ford 3.5-Liter EcoBoost(TM) V-6 & 2.5-Liter Hybrid I-4 Engines Make Ward's '10 Best Engines' List
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 9 -- -- Ford's EcoBoost engine wins in its first year of eligibility; the 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V-6 is the first of a family of engines featuring the technology -- The Fusion Hybrid's 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine also won a spot on the list; this is the second consecutive y ... Continue reading
GM Names James M. Campbell General Manager Of Chevrolet
DETROIT, Dec. 9 -- Susan Docherty, GM vice president Sales, Service and Marketing announced today that James M. Campbell, 45, has been named general manager - Chevrolet, effective immediately. In his previous assignment, Campbell was responsible for GM's Fleet and Commercial Operations. "Jim has a strong track record o ... Continue reading
ECOtality, Nissan Unveil Nissan LEAF in Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE--Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLE), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, will join Nissan North America today in the debut of the zero-emission LEAF electric vehicle in the Pacific Northwest. The news conference t ... Continue reading
Eco-friendly New and Used Car Search Option on CarLocate.com Helps Consumers Get Green and Get Going
"Green Search" Feature Quickest and Easiest Way to Shop for Hybrids and Other Environmentally Friendly Cars DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 9 -- CarLocate.com, a nationwide new and used vehicle search Web site, today unveiled its latest search feature - "Green Search" - that enables consumers to quickly and easily shop for eco-frie ... Continue reading
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
<p>The Amelia Island Concours dâElegance celebrates its 15th anniversary with this strikingly beautiful and historic roadster originally conceived and built by a widely-respected and distinguished automotive engineer. First constructed in the late 40s, this stunning creation will be fully restored and will make it ... Continue reading
HH2 Hydrogen Water Cell Reduces Greenhouse Gases, Exhaust Emissions Helps Reduce Global Warming.
HH2(TM) HYDROGEN WATER FUEL CELL CLEAN AIR COMBUSTION SYSTEM at LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW, KENTIA HALL, K-830, DECEMBER 3RD thru 13TH 2009. HYDROGEN VAPOR FROM WATER invention cleans toxic emissions, boosts engine power, adds performance and improves fuel economy mileage. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9 -- HH2 Hydrogen is the company ... Continue reading
Roush Performance Launching New Lifestyle Club
ROUSH PERFORMANCE LAUNCHING NEW LIFESTYLE CLUB LIVONIA, Mich. (December 9, 2009) With more than 16,000 specialty vehicles on the roads of America, ROUSHî Performance feels the time is right to create a new, in-house lifestyle club for the owners and fans of their products. Previously, this aspect was managed by ... Continue reading
Wannarka Named New SCCA BOD Chairman; 2010 Board and Committee Appointments Announced
TOPEKA, Dec. 9, 2009: In its final meeting of 2009, the Sports Car Club of America Board of Directors selected Jerry Wannarka, of Glenwood, Md., as its chairman for 2010. The Board also approved appointments for the various SCCA boards and committees that will govern the organization throughout 2010. A Washington DC Re ... Continue reading
Ward's Announces 10 Best Engines Awards for 2010
Engines employing new technologies to deliver both fuel economy and performance dominate North America's only engine award program SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 9 -- Ward's 10 Best Engines, North America's only award program honoring engine excellence, have been announced for 2010. The list symbolizes the auto industry's swi ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Hosts Ghost Preview at Collectors Mansion in Lalaland
By Marty Bernstein Question: What's an auto show without a major party? Answer: Not an auto show. Last week's media preview of the Los Angeles Auto Show was no exception, there were a few gala events, but far less exuberant than in previous years. There was the Mercedes party in Jay Leno's garage; Ford held forth a rea ... Continue reading
GM Sees Very Limited Share For EV's In Mid-Future
LOS ANGELES,December 3, 2009; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co sees limited sales of electric cars over the next five years and will ramp up output of its much-anticipated Volt plug-in cautiously, the automaker's vice-chairman said on Wednesday. "This is uncharted territory for all of ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing on 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition
CHERRY HILL, N.J., December 3, 2009; Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition model at $32,995 plus $695 D&D. The new model is priced $2,000 lower than the base price of the 2010 WRX STI and will be limited in production. The vehicle features an upgraded perform ... Continue reading
Roush Performance Launching New Lifestyle Club
LIVONIA, December 9, 2009: With more than 16,000 specialty vehicles on the roads of America, ROUSH® Performance feels the time is right to create a new, in-house lifestyle club for the owners and fans of their products. Previously, this aspect was managed by the ROUSH Owners and Enthusiasts Association (ROEA), an in ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Racks Up More Than 1,000 Reservations, Builds on Fiesta Momentum
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 9 -- -- Ford Fiesta Reservations has more than 1,000 reservations placed since launching just six days ago, showing demand for Ford's newest small car -- Consumers who reserve a new Ford Fiesta will receive SYNC® and Premium Sound package, a $595 value, at no charge once their vehicle is delivere ... Continue reading
Ready for Winter? Ford Adds New Remote Start Feature, Heated Steering Wheel to Warm Customers
DEARBORN, Mich. December 3, 2009; Ford, responding to increasing consumer demand, is heating up its vehicle lineup with winter-weather options including a factory-installed remote start system and heated steering wheel. The remote start system will debut on the 2011 Ford Super Duty next spring and eventually will be of ... Continue reading
Audi A3 TDI Named 2010 Green Car of the Year
HERNDON, Va. December 3, 2009; Green and performance luxury needn't be mutually exclusive concepts. That's a core belief at Audi. Today, that philosophy paid off with the all-new A3 TDI earning the prestigious title of 2010 Green Car of the Year�. The announcement came this morning during the Los Angeles Auto Sh ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing on 2010 Rogue S Krom Edition
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 9 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan Rogue S Krom(TM) Edition, a special sporty version of Nissan's popular crossover SUV. The new Rogue S Krom(TM) is on sale now at Nissan retailers nationwide, joining the 2010 Nissan Rogue lineup that went on sale in ... Continue reading
U.S. Automotive Lending Industry Showing Signs of Stabilization, According to Experian Automotive
Growth rate for 30-day loan delinquencies is slowing, average credit scores for new and used vehicle loans rising, loan terms shortening SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 9 -- Despite continued economic struggles, the automotive lending industry in the U.S. showed signs of stabilization during the third quarter of 2009, according ... Continue reading
Wannaraka Named New SCCA BOD Chairman
TOPEKA, Dec. 9, 2009:In its final meeting of 2009, the Sports Car Club of America Board of Directors selected Jerry Wannarka, of Glenwood, Md., as its chairman for 2010. The Board also approved appointments for the various SCCA boards and committees that will govern the organization throughout 2010. A Washington DC Reg ... Continue reading
5 Nominees for 2010 Examiner.com Car of the Year
DENVER, Dec. 9 -- Examiner.com, the inside source for everything local, announces its nominees for 2010 Car of the Year. While American automakers dominate Examiner.com's 2010 list of top autos, the list also recognizes the successful reinvention of an Asian manufacturer. Taking advantage of its 300-plus Transportation ... Continue reading
November Sees Stabilization in New Vehicle Sales as 2009 Winds Down
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Continue to See Stronger Pricing as Demand Rises Among Consumers and Supply Shrinks ATLANTA, Dec. 9 -- The Ford F-150, one of America's best-selling vehicles, again took the crown as AutoTrader.com's Most Viewed New Vehicle during the month of November. It was followed closely by the two mo ... Continue reading
Early Look At Regulations For 2010 ALMS Series
Braselton, December 8, 2009: The first wave of 2010 rule additions and modifications for the American Le Mans Seriesâ prototypes and GT classes were recently sent to competitors by IMSA, the Seriesâ sanctioning body. Key focus areas were safety, pit stops and refueling, performance, leader lights and class di ... Continue reading
Petit Le Mans Part Of 2010 International Cup
Braselton, December 9, 2009: The ACO's new Intercontinental Cup will bring together the world's leading LMP1 entrants to Petit Le Mans in 2010. Click here for Hi-Res The 13th annual Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta will be part of a three-race âLe Mans Intercontinental Cupâ that will link the globeâs three ... Continue reading
Rockstar Energy/Lucas Oil Challenge Cup Rescheduled
Corona, December 9, 2009: It was announced that the Rockstar Energy/Lucas Oil Challenge Cup originally scheduled for December 11th and 12th 2009, is being rescheduled for December 18th and 19th due to inclement weather. "The strong rain storms expected in the area throughout the week will likely cause difficult conditi ... Continue reading
Dassault Systemes Provided Design Solution For 80% of Cars Shown At 2009 LA Auto Show
LOS ANGELES--Dassault Systèmes , a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that CATIA, the companyâs solution for virtual design, was used in the development of over 80 percent* of all the vehicles on display at the 2010 LA Auto Show, open to the public through Decem ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series December Test Days
DAYTONA BEACH, Dec. 9, 2009: All 24 cars that were entered for the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 December Test Days, a two-day Pirelli Tire Test at Daytona International Speedway, participated Tuesday in preparation for next month's Rolex 24 At Daytona, held on Jan. 30-31, 2010. ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, Dec. 9, 2009: Yokohama Tire Corporationâs eco-friendly race tire, the orange oil-infused ADVAN® ENV-R1â¢, captured first and second place in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill endurance race, December 4-5 at Thunderhill Raceway in Willow, California. Both winning entries were Porsche GT3 Cup cars. The M ... Continue reading
VW Buys $2.5 Billion Suzuki Stake
* VW to get 19.9 pct stake from Suzuki treasury stock * Suzuki to invest up to half amount received in VW shares * Suzuki shares end up 3.5 pct, VW gains more than 2 pct * VW to provide hybrid, electric car technology TOKYO/FRANKFURT Dec 9, 2009; Chang-Ran Kim and Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reported that Ge ... Continue reading
Ed Whitacre's Secret Plan To Save GM
Taxpayers looking for answers may have to wait awhile. DETROIT December 8, 2009; Joann Muller writinbg for Forbes reported that new General Motors Chairman Edward E. Whitacre Jr. was quick to dismiss the automaker's former chief executive after just eight months on the job, saying GM wasn't moving fast enough. But if W ... Continue reading
Peugeot Sport Stars Reunite For Brabham's Celebrity Karting Challenge
Media Release: Peugeot Sport Stars Reunite For Brabham's Celebrity Karting Challenge London UK - Tuesday 8 December, 2009; David Brabham will be reunited with his Le Mans 24 Hours winning teammate Alex Wurz and fellow Peugeot Sport stars Franck Montagny and Nicolas Minassian as they join the Celebrity Karting Challenge ... Continue reading
Seven What Van? 2010 Awards for Ford Commercial Vehicles
Judges at Britain's leading van magazine, What Van?, have recognised Ford's range of commercial vehicles as winners and leaders in their 2010 awards. ... Continue reading
A What Van? Double for Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors is celebrating another double at the 2009 What Van? awards. The L200 took 'Pick-up of the Year' for the fourth consecutive year, a remarkable 14 times in 17 years, with the Outlander Commercial collecting the '4x4 Van of the Year' for the third consecutive year. ... Continue reading
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent has awarded Volvo Cars a special international award(1) to mark the 50th Anniversary of the invention of the three-point safety belt and in acknowledgement of the company's vision to design cars that should not crash. ... Continue reading
Scudo Does it Again at What Van? Awards 2010
Fiat's rugged Scudo has made it once, twice, three times a winner after being crowned Small Panel Van of the Year in the latest What Van? awards ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Buys Nearly 20% of Suzuki
LONDON - December 9, 2009: Bloomberg News is reporting that Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest carmaker, agreed to buy 19.9 percent of Suzuki Motor Corp. for 222.5 billion yen ($2.5 billion) to boost its presence in India. Suzuki, Japanâs fourth-biggest automaker, will spend as much as half of the amount it will rece ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Eos Successful in Carsales Network People's Choice Award for Third Year in a Row
The Volkswagen Eos has taken out the Sports Car category for the third year in a row in the Carsales Network People's Choice Awards 2009. ... Continue reading
Renaultsport is BBC Top Gear Magazine's Manufacturer of the Year
Renaultsport has been chosen as Top Gear magazine's Manufacturer of the Year in the UK ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen Transporter Awarded with Category Win in Carsales Network People's Choice Award 2009
The Volkswagen Transporter has been named as winner in the Light Commercial Van segment at this year's Carsales Network People's Choice Awards taking over from the Toyota HiAce. ... Continue reading
Mazda Secures People's Choice Trifecta
Mazda has topped the polls at this year's Carsales Network People's Choice Awards, taking out three of the mass market passenger car categories for the second consecutive year ... Continue reading
Peugeot Introduces Refined New 207
The newest version of Europe's most popular small car, the Peugeot 207, has just landed in Australia boasting a host of specification upgrades and styling enhancements. ... Continue reading
The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subaru Forester has been named the Compact SUV People's Choice for the second consecutive year by the Carsales Network websites ... Continue reading
Quirky Classics to Shine in Sydney
Shannons has a great range of unusual 'no reserve' classic vehicles in its Sydney Summer Auction on February 15 next year. ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation Debuts Roadwise Review, a Free Online Tool for Senior Drivers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety today launched a free, online version of AAA's Roadwise Review, a first-of-its-kind scientifically valid tool designed to help seniors assess their driving health in the privacy of their homes. "Our goal is to make Roadwise Review avail ... Continue reading
Motor Press Guild Announces 2009 Dean Batchelor Award Winners
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9 -- The Los Angeles-based Motor Press Guild (MPG) announced its 2009 Dean Batchelor Award and Best of the Year winners today. Established in 1995, the Dean Batchelor Award recognizes excellence in automotive journalism as exemplified by the man it is named after-the late Dean Batchelor. The 2009 Dean ... Continue reading
Compromise Dealer Rights Amendment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the Automotive Trade Association Executives (ATAE) support the compromise agreed to this evening by House and Senate leaders in conference committee negotiations on an auto dealer rights' amendment, sponsored by Steve L ... Continue reading
Amerityre Announces International OEM Sales
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Dec. 8 -- Amerityre Corporation , a leading manufacturer of polyurethane flat proof tires, today announced that it has secured sales to a major OEM manufacturer of track systems for Utility Terrain Vehicles through Amerityre's licensed Canadian distributor, Flat Free Tires Inc. The track system is t ... Continue reading
Daimler Truck Financial Rated Highest in Dealer Satisfaction Among Captive Finance Firms
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 8 -- In one of the toughest environments for the U.S trucking industry in years, Daimler Truck Financial achieved the No. 1 ranking in the annual dealer satisfaction survey conducted by the American Truck Dealers (ATD), a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). As t ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Offers 0% Financing to Sam's Club Members for Purchasing New Mitsubishi Cars
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 8 -- Sam's Club Members who are in the market for a new car or crossover now have an option not available to the general public. November 3, 2009 through February 1st, 2010, Mitsubishi Motors is offering Sam's Club Members Special APR & Lease rates,* on select new 2009 & 2010 vehicles - includin ... Continue reading
Transmit quality sound through your car speakers
Safely Talk and Drive at the Same Time http://insiderstats.net/c/LViJmPhTsQQb08VsQs6ZCA.html?1 Jupiter Jack let's you talk without using your hands. It transmits quality sound through the speakers in your car. Just plug Jupiter Jack in your phone, preset your radio to 99.3 FM and you're ready to start talking. Order no ... Continue reading
Winter Weather Calls for Driver Preparation, Says AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 8 -- Snow and cold weather make driving conditions more difficult for motorists, especially during the first snow and icy conditions of the winter season. AAA Michigan advises motorists to prepare themselves and their vehicles. Motorists are advised to allow extra time to get to a travel destinati ... Continue reading
COP15 Limo Fleet Powered by Ethanol Made from Straw
Climate summit dignitaries go green to get around Copenhagen COPENHAGEN, Dec. 7 -- The climate change summit got off to a good start with a fuel change. For the first time ever, the fleet of VIP limousines switched to a climate-friendly fuel -- The New Ethanol, made from straw by the Danish company Inbicon. So when the ... Continue reading
Jaguar Ranks Highest among Luxury Brands in Satisfying Customers with the New-Vehicle Sales Process; Mercury Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Overall satisfaction with the new-vehicle purchase experience has improved from 2008, but automakers are losing 12 percent of new-vehicl ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Declares March as National Garage Party Month
Dealerships across the Country to Host Women-Only Garage Parties in March 2010 MILWAUKEE, Dec. 8 -- Harley-Davidson has announced plans for National Garage Party Month, when dealerships across the country will host Garage Party events during March 2010. Harley-Davidson Garage Party events provide a fun, social environm ... Continue reading
Jaguar ranks #1 in Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study among luxury brands Land Rover has 5th highest score in Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study among luxury brands MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 8 -- Jaguar Land Rover North America is proud to announce today that Jaguar and Land Rover brands has achieved the 1st and 5th highe ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces Pricing for All-New 2010 Tucson - VIDEO ENHANCED
Delivers Better Fuel Economy, More Power and Enhanced Convenience and Safety Features - Starting at a Low Price of $18,995 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 8 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for its all-new Tucson CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle), starting at $18,995 for a well-equipped GLS six-speed, manual-t ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Supply Live Feed of National Dealership Certified Pre-Owned Inventory to AutoTrader.com
ATLANTA, Dec. 8 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, today announced it will begin carrying a live feed of all Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Hyundai automobiles currently available at more than 790 Hyundai retailers nationwide. All Hyundai CPO vehicles will be imported into the AutoTrader.com database an ... Continue reading
AAA: Winter Weather Calls for Driver Preparation
AURORA, Ill.--Snow and cold weather make driving conditions more difficult for motorists, especially during the first snow and icy conditions of the winter season. AAA advises motorists to prepare themselves and their vehicles. Motorists are advised to allow extra time to get to a travel destination. Monitor weather co ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) today announced that Bill Martin, a Senior Vice President of Farmers Insurance, and Joan Claybrook, President Emeritus of Public Citizen, were elected co-chairs of its Board of Directors. The election took place at their boa ... Continue reading
BlueAnt Launches Interphone F4 Communication System for Motorcycle Riders
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--BlueAnt Wireless today announced the release of the new Interphone F4 hands-free communication system specifically designed for motorcycle riders to talk hands-free on their mobile phones. Easily attached to either full-faced or open-faced helmets, the fully weatherproof, water-resistant Interphone ... Continue reading
BMW Dealers Use Reality Interactive Digital Frame Signage Solution
Reality Interactive Announces Deployment of Digital Frame Signage in Premium Auto Dealerships Middletown, CT- December 8, 2009 -Reality Interactive <http://tiny.cc/bitSHUTTLE_BMW> , a leading provider of design and development of content rich solutions for self-service, digital merchandising and digital signage applica ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Business Wire today announced the availability of its releases on AP Mobile, the popular news application that generates tens of millions of monthly page views by iPhone, BlackBerry and other smartphone users anxious for up-to-the-minute information, anytime and anywhere. Business Wire has integrated AP Mobil ... Continue reading
- Multi-year contract includes IP VPN, EIS and Digital Voice Services - Car Spa lauds tw telecom for remaining focused on customer's needs after the sale DALLAS, Dec. 8 -- tw telecom , a leading provider of managed voice, Internet and data networking solutions for businesses in Dallas and throughout the U.S., today ann ... Continue reading
Chris Wimmer to Compete in ASA South Africa Event
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE December 8, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ... Continue reading
COURTNEY FORCE, MIKE EDWARDS ON WFO RADIO TONIGHT
For Immediate Release *COURTNEY FORCE, MIKE EDWARDS ON WFO RADIO TONIGHT* HOLLYWOOD, FL (December 8, 2009) -- NHRA Lucas Oil Series racer Courtney Force and 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Series Pro Stock world champion Mike Edwards headline tonight's edition of NHRA Tuesdays, live 7 - 8 p.m. (ET) on WFO Radio with Joe Castel ... Continue reading
DataScan to Provide Subaru of America with Certified Pre-Owned Compliance Inspections
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--DataScan Field Services (DataScan), one of the largest floorplan verification and vehicle inspection companies in the automotive industry, has joined with Subaru of America, Inc. to provide compliance inspections for its Subaru Certified Pre-Owned (SCPO) program. Beginning in January 2010, DataScan Fie ... Continue reading
DealerTrack to Present at Barclays Capital 2009 Global Technology Conference
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announces that Eric Jacobs, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, is scheduled to present at the Barclays Capital 2009 Global Technology Conference in San Francisco, California on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 3:00 pm Pacific Time. A live audio webcast of the pr ... Continue reading
Delo® 400 LE SAE 15W-40 API CJ-4 Tested and Ready For 2010
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron’s Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced that after conducting extensive field tests since 2000 in nearly two-dozen Volvo D12C engines using Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF), Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Urea, also known as Di ... Continue reading
Entry List for Second Annual Polar Bear 150 Growing, Race Jan. 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (December 8, 2009) – With the second annual Polar Bear 150 at Rockingham Speedway just over three weeks away, the entry list for the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals is steadily growing for the Jan. 1, 2010 event. “We have a stout field for ... Continue reading
Franklin Chang Díaz Elected to Cummins Board of Directors
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. announced today that Franklin Chang Díaz, Chairman and CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Company and former NASA astronaut, has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors. Chang Díaz, 59, becomes the 10th Cummins Board member, and will serve on the Board’s Safety, Environment and Technolog ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Innovative Business Models for Electric Vehicles on Thursday, 17 December, 2009 at 3:00 pm GMT LONDON, Dec. 8 -- With current battery costs for electric vehicles ranging from 650 to 800 USD per kwh, the battery for a 25 KW electric car can easily cost as much as the car itse ... Continue reading
Full Coverage NAVTEQ(R) Map of Croatia Available
NAVTEQ map will help tourists and Croatians confidently navigate the country CHICAGO, Dec. 8 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions has significantly expanded its navigable map of Croatia - giving drivers access to the ... Continue reading
GM Media Alert: Reuss and Docherty Conference Call
Mark Reuss, president of GM North America, and Susan Docherty, vice president, sales, service and marketing, will host a media teleconference on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. EST, to update media on GM's North American operations. The call is scheduled to last approximately 45 minutes. Conference Call Informat ... Continue reading
IAS Announces Integration Between the DealerTrack DMS and SmartMenu Complete
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8 -- IAS, a leading provider of F&I software and aftermarket programs, announced the completion of a certification process by DealerTrack, giving SmartMenu Complete dealers the ability to integrate with the DealerTrack DMS (formerly Arkona) in real time, without the need for a hostile interface to t ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: 7th Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting Convened in Brussels
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Jim Ziegler & Sean V. Bradley, Premier Automotive Sales Trainers Launch 2010 Dealer Battle Plan
The Dealer Battle Plan for Automotive Retailing Sales, Marketing & Management PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8 -- Two of the best, nationally recognized automotive sales trainers, Jim Ziegler and Sean V. Bradley are launching their Dealer Battle Plan Workshop to give dealers a solid strategy and process to compete in the automotiv ... Continue reading
Kids Building Bikes at Reynolds and Reynolds for Military Families' Kids
100 Bikes Assembled and Given to Children of Ohio Soldiers Deployed to Iraq KETTERING, Ohio, Dec. 7 -- The children of Reynolds employees joined together early Saturday, Dec. 5, for the company's third annual Bike Build for Kids to continue the tradition of children building bicycles to give to other children during th ... Continue reading
Magnalight offers Marine Grade 1000 Watt High Pressure Sodium Light with Remote Ballast
Magnalight offers Marine Grade 1000 Watt High Pressure Sodium Light with Remote Ballast Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com offers a 1000 watt high pressure sodium light with remote ballast for wet area and marine grade applications. Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com announced the addition of the MRL-1000 ... Continue reading
Market Data on Effect of Tax Credit Extension
In today's rapidly changing housing market, agents who know the statistics can better set client expectations. And there's no better place to get up-to-date statistics for your clients than from our complimentary newsletter, Housing Trends Update. This newsletter is free to any real estate agent that responds to our mo ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi of America, will analyze the state of the luxury automotive segment and recommend ways to make driving a sustainable activity in a lower-carbon future at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, in ... Continue reading
National Technical Systems Acquires Unitek Technical Services From Bureau Veritas
Acquisition by Company's NQA, Inc., Division Expands Supply Chain Management Capabilities, Expertise CALABASAS, Calif., Dec. 8 -- National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS), a leading provider of engineering services, announced today that its NQA division has completed the acquisition of Unitek Technical Services, Inc., fo ... Continue reading
Navigator Holdings Brings to Market a Subprime Automobile Loan Portfolio
ATLANTA--Navigator Acceptance, a division of Navigator Holdings LLC, (Navigator) has announced the release of its fourth quarter loan portfolio offering. The $3.2 million portfolio consists of 470 seasoned, sub-prime automobile loans. The offering marks the third consecutive quarter of portfolio sales completed by Navi ... Continue reading
Experience New Entrepreneurs with Excellent Business Cases and Robust Ideas for the Auto Industry DETROIT, Dec. 7 -- Who: SAE Detroit Section and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum of the Great Lakes. The SAE is a global association of more than 121,000 engineers and related technical experts in ... Continue reading
News Release - Bella Terra of Gulf Shores Named One of the Best Parks in America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bella Terra of Gulf Shores Named One of the Best Parks in America McLean, VA (December 8, 2009) - Best Parks in America is delighted to announce that Bella Terra of Gulf Shores (www.bellaterraRVresort.com <http://www.bellaterrarvresort.com/> ), located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, has been designated ... Continue reading
Pilz Consultants Facilitate CE Mark Test Equipment Exported from US on Arrival in UK
CANTON, Mich., Dec. 8 -- Johnson Controls is one of the world's foremost suppliers of automotive interior electronics, with a particular strength in radio frequency, multimedia and telematics systems. At its factory in Warwickshire, UK, Johnson Controls has recently started production of a new telematics product that h ... Continue reading
'Proven Texas Tough': Texas Construction Companies Put New 2011 Ford Super Duty to the Test
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 8 -- -- TexOp Construction, of Roanoke, Texas, and Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Co., of Euless, Texas, will put pre-production 2011 Ford Super Duty Ford trucks through six months of testing -- The 2011 Ford Super Duty boasts all-new powertrains, led by the new 6.7-liter V-8 Power Stroke® turbo ... Continue reading
Reality Interactive Announces Deployment of Digital Frame Signage in Premium Auto Dealerships
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.--Reality Interactive, a leading provider of design and development of content rich solutions for self-service, digital merchandising and digital signage applications, has been selected by BMW of North America, LLC., to provide digital signage solutions to their dealerships (Centers). Earlier this year ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Fleet Market in Turkey to 2014
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3a5c38/fleet_market_in_tu) has announced the addition of the "Fleet Market in Turkey to 2014" report to their offering. This product provides key historic data and forecasts on the fleet market in Turkey. Featured datasets are: existing/new compan ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dddfc3/automotive_belgiu) has announced the addition of the "Automotive: Belgium Industry Guide" report to their offering. The Automotive: Belgium Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Belgium Automot ... Continue reading
State's Top High School Football Players Set to Clash this Saturday, December 12 JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn., Dec. 8 -- The 19 dealerships that comprise the Tennessee Toyota Dealers will once again serve as the title sponsor of the 3rd Annual Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic. This clash of blue-chip football t ... Continue reading
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Tesla Motors has hired senior Google staffing strategist Arnnon Geshuri to lead the automaker’s rapid recruitment of engineers and other key employees. Tesla employs about 500 people and is aggressively hiring electrical and mechanical engineers, software developers, industrial designers and other ... Continue reading
The BusBank Selected as the Preferred Ground Transportation Provider for Second Consecutive Year
Bus Charter Specialists, The BusBank, to Sponsor the 2009 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl and Pacific Life Holiday Bowl CHICAGO, Dec. 8 -- The BusBank, the national group and event charter bus specialists, announced today its Preferred Ground Transportation Provider status for the San Diego County Credit ... Continue reading
TRW Announces Value Line Active Seat Belt Retractor System
LIVONIA, Mich., Dec. 7 -- TRW Automotive GmbH, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today unveiled its 'ACR2 Basic' seat belt technology (Active Control Retractor 2 Basic). This new addition to TRW's active seat belt retractor portfolio has been designed to enhance driver comfort and safety while offering co ... Continue reading
U.S. News Autos Names 'Best Car for the Money' 2010 Award Winners
-- Over 300 models evaluated based on U.S. News car rankings, and IntelliChoice.com cost analysis -- WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- U.S. News Autos today released its second annual Best Car for the Money awards, available online at http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-truck/best-cars-for-the-money /. The U.S. News Best Car ... Continue reading
vAuto Introduces the Industry’s First and Only Used Car LifeCycle Manager
OAKBROOK, Ill.--Automotive dealers now have the ability to better manage their used vehicle end-to-end processes with the release of vAuto’s LifeCycle Manager. vAuto’s LifeCycle Manager provides dealers with the ability to tightly track all processes from the moment of acquisition to time of sale. Working from a ce ... Continue reading
Vertex Lease Tax Solution Streamlines Tax Processes for Daimler Financial Services (DCFS USA LLC)
BERWYN, Pa.--Vertex Inc., the leading provider of enterprise corporate tax solutions, today announced that Daimler Financial Services (DCFS USA LLC) selected Vertex® Lease Tax O Series® to alleviate the tax compliance burden around sales, use and value-added tax requirements for vehicle leasing. “There are tens of ... Continue reading
Water News Release (HQ): EPA Releases Guidance to Help Federal Facilities Better Manage Stormwater
*CONTACT:* Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* December 8, 2009 *EPA Releases Guidance to Help Federal Facilities Better Manage Stormwater * *WASHINGTON** *- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued guidance to help federal agencies minimize the impact of ... Continue reading
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