ASA Press Release - ASA Remembers John McKarns
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 9, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ... Continue reading
For Release: February 9, 2010 Contact: Robert M. Hitt 864-989-5536 robert.hitt@bmwmc.com<mailto:robert.hitt@bmwmc.com> BMW Manufacturing Names Human Resources Successor Vice President, Kathleen Wall, to Retire Spartanburg, S.C. - February 9, 2010....Annmarie Higgins has been named successor to BMW Manufacturing's Vice ... Continue reading
**EARNHARDT GANASSI RACING** - Daytona International Speedway Advance Notes
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> Daytona International Speedway Advance Notes Race: Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 14 Track: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-mile superspeedway) Location: Daytona Beach, Fla. Earnhardt Ganassi Media Contacts at Daytona: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Jarrod England No. 1 Bas ... Continue reading
TORONTO & DETROIT--North Plains Systems Inc., the leading provider of digital asset management (DAM) and media asset management (MAM) software solutions, today announced that Ford Motor Company has selected North Plains and TeleScope™ as its integrated, global digital asset management solution to manage, share and di ... Continue reading
General Motors Foundation Ships 30 GMC Sierras to Haiti
Detroit, Mich. - The General Motors Foundation, donating 30 GMC Sierra pick-up trucks to relief efforts in Haiti, will be loading the vehicles onto a ship tomorrow, February 10, 2010, from 09:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. EST. WHEN: Wednesday February 10, 2010 from 09:00 - 10:00 a.m. EST WHERE: G&G Shipping, East Terminal750 NE ... Continue reading
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JOHN McKARNS 1944-2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ McKarns, John Russell, 65 of Tavares, Fl passed away on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 from complications of bladder cancer. Mr. McKarns ... Continue reading
[KIA MOTORS NEWS] Kia Motors posts 62.9% increase in January global sales
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 62.9% increase in January global sales - 150,392 Kia vehicles sold globally in January - January sales in China, general markets ... Continue reading
Moments in JEGS 50-Years / Mike Wins Second Pro Stock Truck National in Indy
MIKE WINS SECOND PRO STOCK TRUCK NATIONAL EVENT IN INDY _www.jegs50years.com_ (http://www.jegs50years.com/) For drag racers, winning the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis is as big as it gets. The sport's longest-running and most prestigious event dates back to the infancy of the sport in the mid 1950s and for many years ... Continue reading
No.44 Ansell/Menards Team Prepares for First ARCA Race at PBIR
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Reloaded: Coughlin ready for another Pro Stock title campaign (NHRA/JEGS)
Reloaded: Coughlin ready for another Pro Stock title campaign POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 9) -- Four-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. had one of the best seasons of his illustrious career in 2009, leading the NHRA professional ranks with seven national event victories and 13 races atop the Full Throttle point standings. A ... Continue reading
Return to Funny Car fight has Troxel fired up
Return to Funny Car fight has Troxel fired up POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 9) -- Melanie Troxel may be the quickest female in motorsports and the only woman with victories in both Top Fuel and Funny Car, but even she admits to feeling a little nervous when she began testing her In-N-Out Burger Dodge Charger R/T in anticipation ... Continue reading
TEAM CASTROL/JOHN AND ASHLEY PRE-RACE FOR POMONA
TEAM CASTROL/JFR 25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON JOHN FORCE/ASHLEY FORCE HOOD Pre-Race Package for the 50th annual Kragen-O’Reilly Winternationals Feb. 11-14, 2010 Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Pomona, Calif. First event in the Countdown to the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Championship * * * * celebrate 25 years of JFR and Cas ... Continue reading
Washington Liftruck Named Official Lift Truck Provider for LeMay – AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM
Dear The Auto Channel, PO Box 1117 Tacoma, WA 98401 This message was intended for: submit@theautochannel.com You were added to the system December 10, 2008. ... Continue reading
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 02/10/10 For Immediate Release CONTACT: Kendra Klink, Operations Director February - 2010 260-925-1444 / kendrak@automobilemuseum.org Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Postpones Art Exhibit Featuring Automotive Artist Dan McCrary AUBURN - The art exhibition ... Continue reading
DieHard Backs Don Schumacher Racing and Matt Hagan for 2010
BROWNSBURG, Ind., Feb. 9 -- Don Schumacher announced today that Sears, Roebuck and Co.'s iconic brand DieHard will be the primary sponsor of the Dodge Funny Car driven by Matt Hagan in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. The DieHard brand has been marketed by Sears since 1967. To help promote the DieHard ba ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Gloucester Township has decided to apply to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for permission to install life-saving intersection cameras in its community to improve road safety for residents. The Township selected American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) to administer the program. “ ... Continue reading
Houston Raceway Park making it easier to attend NHRA race
Houston Raceway Park making it easier to attend NHRA race HOUSTON (Feb. 9) -- As tickets for the 23rd annual O’Reilly NHRA Spring National continue to sell at a record pace, officials at Houston Raceway Park are stomping on the accelerator and offering yet another hard-to-refuse purchasing option for race fans. ... Continue reading
Motion Controls Robotics Inc. Signs Valued Added Reseller Agreement with Jervis B. Webb
FREMONT, Ohio, Feb. 9 -- Motion Controls Robotics Inc., a leading provider of fully integrated material handling robotic systems, recently signed a SmartCart Automatic Guided Cart (AGC) Value Added Reseller Agreement with the Jervis B. Webb Company, subsidiary of Daifuku. Jervis B. Webb is a world leader in automated m ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Announces Date for Annual Meeting of Shareholders
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced the date for the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held Friday, April 30, 2010, at 9 a.m. Eastern time, at the Louis S. Myers Training Center, located at 1554 South Main Street in Akron. The Company’s Board of Directors set March 10, 2010, as ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Anderson Determined to Allay Fears with Strong Winternationals Showing Mooresville, N.C., February 9, 2010 – With only three days before the official start of the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season, it would seem strange that Pro Stock ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SAE International announced that Oshkosh Corporation will provide executive leadership for its annual Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, slated for Oct. 5-6, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Serving as co-chairs for the executive plan ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Supplying Ford - OEM's Role Explored
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7e7a26/supplying_ford_2) has announced the addition of the "Supplying Ford - 2nd Edition" company profile to their offering. A compelling product line-up, a renewed focus on its core brand and the misfortunes of its main competitors have surely he ... Continue reading
DieHard Backs Don Schumacher Racing and Matt Hagan for 2010
(EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of the DieHard Dodge Funny Car driven by Matt Hagan in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 NHRA WINTERNATIONALS Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Feb. 11-14, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Co ... Continue reading
HIGHT LOOKING TO GET EVEN AT WINTERNATIONALS
TEAM CASTROL/JFR25THANNIVERSARY SEASONROBERT HIGHTPre-Race Package for the 50th annual Kragen-O’Reilly WinternationalsFeb. 11-14, 2010Auto Club Raceway at PomonaPomona, Calif.First event in the Countdown to the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Championship * * * *Celebrate 25 years of JFR and Castrol at www.castrolforc ... Continue reading
COURTNEY FORCE READY TO ACCELERATE WINNING WAYS
TEAM CASTROL/JFR25THANNIVERSARY SEASONCOURTNEY FORCEPre-Race Release for the 50th annual Kragen-O’Reilly WinternationalsFeb. 11-14, 2010Auto Club Raceway at PomonaPomona, Calif.COURTNEY FORCE READY TO ACCELERATE WINNING WAYS           POMONA, CA --- Courtney Force capped her most successful ... Continue reading
ExecuCar(R) Opens in Five New Markets
Sedan Service now available in Baltimore, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Pittsburgh, Raleigh/Durham and Washington, D.C. ExecuCar(R) celebrates with five dollar discount on all ExecuCar service nationwide when booking online PHOENIX, Feb. 9 -- ExecuCar®, the premier luxury sedan service in the U.S., has opened five new markets ... Continue reading
Mr. Clean(R) Coming to Shine Chicago Cars; New Dimension in Car Washes Seeks Local Entrepreneurs
Buff Man of Clean Plans 10-12 Local Car Wash Franchises, Potential 400 Jobs CINCINNATI, Feb. 9, 2010 -- Mr. Clean, internationally-recognized for his buff build, bald head and tough stance on clean, is coming to Chicago, aiming to make cars sparkle and customers smile. With 15 locations already under his well-branded b ... Continue reading
Nexteer Automotive Equips 2011 Ford Mustang with Electric Power Steering
-- First to market with EPS technology in the US-manufactured, muscle car-sports car segment -- Environmentally friendly system improves fuel economy, handling and steering feel -- Nexteer broadens its product portfolio with underhood EPS -- Nexteer making big investments in green technology, including NAFTA manufactur ... Continue reading
Zipcar Pulls Recalled 2010 Toyota Prius from Fleet
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 9 -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's largest car-sharing service, announced that the Company will not allow reservations for the recall-affected 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles in the Zipcar fleet until the brake concerns have been addressed appropriately by Toyota. This recall impacts less than one ... Continue reading
Statement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Regarding Expansion of Driver's Airbag Inflator Recall
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- Honda has expanded a previously announced recall of certain 2001 and 2002 model-year vehicles to replace the driver's airbag inflator in an additional 378,758 vehicles in the U.S. The driver's airbag inflators in these vehicles may deploy with too much pressure, which can cause the inflator ... Continue reading
Winter Weather Prompts Calls to AAA Michigan for Roadside Assistance
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 9 -- More than 2,000 motorists have been serviced by AAA Michigan through 5 p.m. Tuesday (February 9), with snow and cold weather making driving conditions difficult for motorists. AAA Michigan advises motorists to prepare themselves and their vehicles. Motorists are advised to allow extra time to ... Continue reading
Research Reveals Influence of Auto Shows on Vehicle Purchase Decisions
ROCHESTER, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Foresight Research, a Rochester, Michigan-based market research firm specializing in automotive research, has spent more than five years compiling data for its proprietary "2010: Automotive Marketing Return On Investment" report. A detailed study on the effectiveness of auto shows was part o ... Continue reading
NADA Issues Statement Regarding Congressional Hearings on the Toyota Recall
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- John McEleney, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), issued the following statement today regarding the upcoming congressional hearings on the Toyota recall: "NADA recognizes the important oversight role of Congress. However, we urge the House Ove ... Continue reading
FirstLook Revolutionary Sales Solution Set to Change the Future of Selling Cars
Pioneer in Consumer Optimization Technologies to Introduce Ground Breaking New Product at NADA 2010 CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- FirstLook, the leader in inventory management, marketing and sales solutions, will unveil its ground breaking Consumer Value Accelerator at the 2010 NADA Conference in Orlando, Florida. Another industr ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces U.S. Pricing on 2010 G Convertible
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 9 -- Infiniti today announced U.S. pricing on the 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible, which is on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The G Convertible features a number of significant enhancements for its second model year, including a revised interior, upgraded navigation and entertainment sys ... Continue reading
European Union Approves Patent on Cyclone Power Technologies Green Engine
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced today that the European Patent Office has issued a notice to grant the company a patent on its award-winning, heat regenerative external combustion engine. âEurope presents enormous commercial possibilities for our environmentally friend ... Continue reading
Investigation Reveals Prius Brake Problems May Precede 2010 Model-Year
Will earlier models require recall or service actions, as well? DETROIT, Feb. 9 -- Toyota officials face a grueling day of testimony before Congress about the company's ongoing recalls and quality problems. Meanwhile, the automaker is preparing a third action, this one to address a serious brake problem with its 2010 P ... Continue reading
Navistar Pursues Natural Gas for MaxxForce 13 Engines
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar, Inc. has signed a concept development agreement with Clean Air Power Ltd. (AIM: CAP) to develop Navistarâs MaxxForce® 13 big bore engine to run on natural gas and clean diesel fuel for the North American market. âThe MaxxForce 13 natural gas engine will meet Class 8 customer we ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI, Feb. 9 -- Swapalease.com, the world's largest auto lease marketplace, has released its list of the top vehicle searches for January 2010. Despite the recall crisis, Toyota and Lexus models fared well across the luxury sedan and crossover SUV categories respectively. In the SUV segment, GM's Cadillac Escalad ... Continue reading
Automotive Dealers Rely on OPENLANE’s iDEAL Program for More Efficient and Profitable Operations
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced a number of significant new features to its iDEAL dealer-consigned program. OPENLANE’s iDEAL program provides independent and franchise dealers with the ab ... Continue reading
Automotive Dealer Study Reports an Increase in Social Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- GOSO, a web and social media company headquartered in Washington, D.C., has released an independent study which indicates dealerships in the United States have aggressively pursued social media strategies. The report claims that 25.5% of all dealerships have a Facebook page and 10.9% have a Twitte ... Continue reading
Brunswick Executives to Present at Miami International Boat Show; Webcast Live Feb. 10
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Feb. 9 -- Brunswick Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dustan E. McCoy, along with Brunswick Boat Group President Andrew E. Graves and Mercury Marine President Mark D. Schwabero, will present at an event for the financial community prior to the opening of the upcoming Miami Internationa ... Continue reading
Citigroup CFO John Gerspach to Present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum
NEW YORK--John Gerspach, Chief Financial Officer of Citigroup, will present at the 2010 Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum on Thursday, February 11, 2010. The presentation is expected to begin at approximately 8:45 AM (EST). A live webcast of the presentation will be available at www.citigroup.com/citi/fin. Present ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2010
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) , the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2010. Total consolidated revenue ... Continue reading
Evergreen Solar Ships 31.9 Megawatts in the Fourth Quarter of 2009
MARLBORO, Mass.--Evergreen Solar, Inc. , a manufacturer of String Ribbon™ solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer technology, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conv ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- FEV, Inc., (FEV) a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that it has coupled an FEV-developed Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) with a 3-cylinder engine for use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. The coupling of the unit with the engine extends the range of ... Continue reading
KVH Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009
- Record quarterly revenue of $26.3 million up 24% from prior year; net income of $1.8 million or $0.13 per diluted share - Quarterly fiber optic gyro revenues totaled $9.3 million MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Feb. 9 -- KVH Industries, Inc., today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. Revenue ... Continue reading
Nuance Voice Control for Automotive Powers Speech for Leading QNX CAR Application Platform
BURLINGTON, Mass. & OTTAWA--Nuance Communications, Inc. and QNX Software Systems, a Harman International company and an industry leader in real-time, embedded OS technology, together announced that Nuance Voice Control for Automotive is powering the connected speech capabilities of the QNX® CAR application platform. D ... Continue reading
OEConnection Unveils Next Generation Technology Creating Integrated Parts and Service Portal
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 9 -- OEConnection LLC announced today the introduction of the company's next generation technology designed to integrate all OEConnection applications into one seamless parts and service portal. Designed to more productively facilitate the B2B and B2C exchange of service replacement parts across a ... Continue reading
Petra Solar Announces $40M Growth Financing
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J.--Petra Solar, Inc., the pioneer and market leader in pole mounted smart grid and solar systems for utilities announced today that it has raised $40 million in funding for expansion. Two new investors, Craton Equity Partners and Espírito Santo Ventures, led the latest round with 100% participatio ... Continue reading
Sprinter Vans Now Available for Purchase at Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay
CUTLER BAY, Fla.--The most versatile and technologically advanced commercial vehicle on the road can now be purchased at Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay. Sprinter Vans, designed and powered by Mercedes-Benz, beat the competition in payload capacity, cargo capacity, side door opening area and rear door opening area. The van ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Announces Changes to Asia Pacific Team
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Harris as the company's new Regional Director for Asia Pacific ... Continue reading
Stars Of Volkswagen Fleet Services Shine at Awards Ceremony
Volkswagen Fleet Services has recognised the achievements of its top-performing retailers and staff at a special Fleet Awards event held at Whittlebury Hall & Spa in Northamptonshire. ... Continue reading
Citroen Junior Team in the Spotlight for 2010
For its second consecutive season in the FIA World Rally Championship, the Citroën Junior Team will enter two Citroën C4 WRCs. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Residual Values Now Best In Class, Say Eurotaxglass's
Industry experts predict that the new Jaguar XJ will have class-leading residual values; better than Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz over the next three years ... Continue reading
Skoda Welcomes Scrappage Scheme Extension
Skoda UK welcomes the Government's announcement extending the scrappage scheme. The scheme will now continue until the end of March 2010 or until the assigned £400million has run out, whichever is sooner ... Continue reading
Ford's Bumper Recycling Scheme Reuses Thousands Of Parts
Ford dealers diverted 23,000 damaged bumpers from landfill last year thanks to a recycling initiative pioneered by the UK vehicle market leader. ... Continue reading
BMW has teamed up with Streetcar, the UK's largest car club, to give people the chance to drive away in a BMW for as little as £6.95. The innovative deal gives club members the opportunity to experience a BMW 1 Series or 3 Series as and when they wish ... Continue reading
Spyker Secures Further Financing Of Saab Deal
Spyker Cars N.V. announces today that Spyker has entered into a USD 25 million convertible loan agreement with an investment company owned by Heerema Holding Company Inc. ... Continue reading
Ferrari 458 Italia Receives GQ Magazine's "Supercar of the Year"
The Ferrari 458 Italia has been declared "Supercar of the Year" by GQ Magazine, the UK's most important and influential men's style magazine. ... Continue reading
The All-New Volvo S60: Sculpted to Move You
The all-new Volvo S60, due to be unveiled at next month's Geneva motor show, marks its entry into one of the toughest automotive segments with a new extroverted attitude never before seen from Volvo. ... Continue reading
MINI Lands 500th John Cooper Works WC50
MINI is thrilled to welcome the 500th MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 onto Australian shores. ... Continue reading
AUDI AG: Sales Up by Roughly 39% in January
With some 77,800 cars delivered worldwide, AUDI AG achieved sales growth of around 39 percent in January ... Continue reading
The world premiere of the new Peugeot 408 has taken place in front of around 300 journalists and more than 700 network representatives in Beijing. ... Continue reading
In his opening address at WRC launch on 2nd February, FIA president Jean Todt talked of his passion for the WRC, his optimism for the forthcoming 2010 season and his determination to ensure a bright future for the sport in general. ... Continue reading
Inspection of Power Steering Hose Position on Certain 2010 Camry Vehicles Also Announced Recalls Underscore Toyota's Commitment to Address All Vehicle Quality and Safety Issues Promptly and Effectively TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety ... Continue reading
60-Second Commercial Broadcast in Fourth Quarter Estimated to Reach Worldwide Audience of 100 Million COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 8 -- T3 Motion, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TMMM) received worldwide exposure for its iconic clean-energy T3 Series Electric Stand-up Vehicle (ESV) in last night's Super Bowl XLIV broadcast. Four ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- -- Ford Transit Connect Electric, a pure electric-powered version of the award-winning Transit Connect small van, goes into production in late 2010 -- Ford is collaborating with Azure Dynamics Corporation to upfit the Transit Connect Electric with Azure's Force Drive(TM) battery electric powertrain a ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalling Prius in Japan for Brakes
TOKYO February 9, 2010; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota is recalling nearly 200,000 of its signature Prius green cars in Japan for braking problems, the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker. Toyota Motor Corp. president Akio Toyoda will hold a news co ... Continue reading
BMW Group unique remarketing process
Here's a unique new remarketing process which creates tremendous efficiencies with the processing of our company cars. Please contact me if you have any questions. ... Continue reading
BOOKIES PREDICT ANOTHER CAR CRASH FOR TOYOTA
PADDY POWER PRESS RELEASE BOOKIES PREDICT ANOTHER CAR CRASH FOR TOYOTA (08 February 2010) With the widely expected recall of Toyota’s Prius hybrid car this week Irish bookmaking firm Paddy Power are offering odds on the next international car brand, after Toyota, to issue a recall in excess of 100,000 units. And ... Continue reading
CDMdata, DealerTrack Integrate Products; Provide Dealers Enhanced Inventory Management Solutions
New Tools Drive Efficiencies, Quicken Inventory Turnover to Increase Profitability IRVINE, Calif. and LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 8 -- CDMdata, Inc., a Kelley Blue Book company, and DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. auto ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- -- Connected Dodge Grand Caravan features intuitive, life-simplifying technology from Chrysler Group infotainment engineering -- Drivers can safely communicate, navigate and select entertainment options using advanced voice recognition controls -- Services from FLO TV(TM), SIRIUS | XM Satellite Radio ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- -- 2010 Dodge Challenger Furious Fuchsia editions commemorate 40 years of Dodge muscle-car performance -- Limited-edition Furious Fuchsia exterior answers customers' desire for the return of more Dodge brand high-impact heritage paint hues -- 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic edition is available in ... Continue reading
Electric Motors Corporation Names Frank Jenkins New President
WAKARUSA, Ind.--Electric Motors Corporation (EMCO), developer of electric pick-up trucks and drive systems, today announced that the company has named Frank Jenkins as its new President. Jenkins, a GM veteran, brings to the company over a quarter century of sales, marketing and operations experience and extensive knowl ... Continue reading
Evolution Fuels Signs Lease for Third Kansas Fuel Station
Another Topeka Station to Commence Operations by the End of this Month DALLAS, Feb. 8 -- Evolution Fuels, Inc. (Pink Sheets: EVFN) (the "Company") today announced that it has executed a third lease agreement with J&J Developments, Inc. ("J&J") for a fuel station located in Topeka, KS. Last week the Company announced an ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- FirstLook, the leader in inventory management, marketing and sales solutions, today announced its Market Velocity Stocking Guide, the latest upgrade to its Market Smart Inventory Management System. This tool will debut at the 2010 NADA Conference this week in Orlando, Fla. With 2010-11 projections sh ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--GRAMMER AG Automotive’s innovative active head restraint system is featured on all four Chrysler Group LLC vehicles that received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) “Top Safety Pick” for 2010. “The IIHS selected the 2010 Jeep® Patriot, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger and Dodge Journ ... Continue reading
Office Depot and NASCAR® Star Tony Stewart Team up for New ‘Smokin’ Hot’ Instant Win Game
BOCA RATON, Fla.--The 2010 NASCAR® season officially begins this week at Daytona International Speedway, and Tony Stewart, a two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ champion and driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy, is helping race fans win big with the new Office Depot “Smokin’ Hot” Instant Win Game. ... Continue reading
Oncor Experts Answer Questions About Electric Service
DALLAS--Oncor is putting out the welcome mat and inviting you to a new event called Ask Oncor. We Deliver. – an open house for you, your family, and our community. Residents of Temple, Belton, Harker Heights, Killeen, and Copperas Cove can meet with Oncor experts who live and work in your community and understand the ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Defense Receives $84 Million Award for M-ATV Armor Kits
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that its Defense division received an award valued at more than $84 million from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to supply more than 625 add-on armor kits for the MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV). Under the ... Continue reading
Pomona '09 event champ Capps set for NHRA season start
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 50th ANNUAL NHRA WINTERNATIONALS Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Feb. 11-14, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net POMONA Œ09 EVENT CHAMP CAPPS SET FOR NHRA SEASON STA ... Continue reading
Raytheon and Opel/Vauxhall win Silver Award from Brandon Hall Research
DALLAS, Feb. 8, 2010 -- Raytheon Professional Services LLC, EMEA, a subsidiary of Raytheon Company , and Opel/Vauxhall, won a Silver Award from Brandon Hall Research in the Best Results of a Learning Program category. The award honors RPS for the European sales curriculum it designed, developed, deployed and manages on ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Volkswagen Financial Services AG - SWOT Analysis
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7e4c78/volkswagen_financi) has announced the addition of the "Volkswagen Financial Services AG - SWOT Analysis" company profile to their offering. “Volkswagen Financial Services AG - SWOT Analysis” Volkswagen Financial Services AG - SWOT Analy ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Robbins Umeda LLP has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors ("the Board") of Airgas, Inc. ("Airgas") in connection with the proposed acquisition of Airgas by Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. ("Air Products") . Under the t ... Continue reading
Beckman eager to get back on track at Pomona season-opener
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 NHRA WINTERNATIONALS Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Feb. 11-14, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN EAGER TO GET BACK ON TRACK AT POMONA SEASON-OPENER NORCO, ... Continue reading
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Marking a significant change in the way drivers pay to fuel electric vehicles, and how charging station owners are paid for providing that service, Coulomb Technologies today announced the Flex Billing™ system. Beginning in July, users of ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations will no longer need ... Continue reading
DANA POINT, Calif., Feb. 8 -- The Dana Point Concours d'Elegance(TM) (www.DanaPointConcours.org) today announced that ABC's Dave Kunz and Sports Car Market's Donald Osborne will co-emcee the 28th annual event on June 27, 2010. Dave Kunz is a 20-year-plus veteran of ABC7, and became the Eyewitness News automotive report ... Continue reading
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, Fla.--Driver’s Alert™ (the “Company”), a pioneer in the fleet safety and risk reduction industry, today announced it has been awarded under contract number 052109 to participate in the National Joint Powers Alliance (“NJPA”), through an addendum agreement with Federal Contracts Corp. (“F ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Adds Holiday World of Texas and Sunland RV of New Mexico to its Dealer Network
DECATUR, Ind., Feb. 8 -- Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, today announced that it added Holiday World of Houston, located in Katy and League City, Tex.; and Sunland RV, located in Las Cruces, N.M., to its dealer network. Holiday World of Houston and Sunland RV will be ... Continue reading
Ford Partners with PBS on Airing of 'For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots'
-- Ford is the automotive exclusive sponsor of "For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots" -- "For Love of Liberty" will air on PBS stations across the country during the month of February--Documentary scheduled to air on WTVSDT in Detroit on Monday, Feb. 15 -- The film is an unprecedented, untold docu ... Continue reading
Hess Launches 'Gas Giveaway' for East Coast Drivers
Visit www.hessexpress.com to register for a chance to win free gas for a year, with daily chances to instantly win $50 Hess Express gas cards NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Hess, the leading independent gasoline convenience store marketer on the East Coast, has launched Hess Gas Giveaway, an online contest for residents of 12 sta ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2009 Results Webcast and Conference Call
WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 8 -- LoJack Corporation announces the following webcast and conference call for its fourth quarter and year end 2009 results on Wednesday, March 3: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080512/NEM054LOGO ) What: LoJack Corp. to report fourth quarter and year end 2009 results When: Wednesday ... Continue reading
Office Depot and NASCAR Star Tony Stewart Team Up For New 'Smokin' Hot' Instant Win Game
[cid:image002.jpg@01CAA8A1.035A21C0] OFFICE DEPOT AND NASCAR(r) STAR TONY STEWART TEAM UP FOR NEW 'SMOKIN' HOT' INSTANT WIN GAME [cid:image003.jpg@01CAA8A1.035A21C0]Boca Raton, Fla., February 8, 2010 - The 2010 NASCAR(r) season officially begins this week at Daytona International Speedway, and Tony Stewart, a two-time ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand Renews Monster Truck Racing Partnership With Hall Brothers Racing
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8 -- -- Raminator returns, based on recently introduced Ram Heavy Duty -- Award-winning team and award-winning truck team up to compete for more trophies -- Year-long racing schedule includes more than 100 dealer appearances The Ram Truck Brand today announced that it would renew its monster t ... Continue reading
Remy Inc. Unveils New Delco Remy 44MT(TM) Heavy Duty Starter
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 8 -- Remy, Inc. today announced the new Delco Remy 44MT(TM) heavy duty starter at the TMC trade show in Tampa, Florida. Remy President Jay Pittas was on hand to unveil the Delco Remy 44MT to a group of journalists and explain that the 44MT is the most powerful starter with the highest power density an ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Car Futures - Rethinking the Automotive Industry beyond the American Model
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/596cb3/car_futures_reth) has announced the addition of the "Car Futures - Rethinking the Automotive Industry Beyond the American Model" report to their offering. “Car Futures - Rethinking the Automotive Industry Beyond the American Model” In t ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d9bce2/global_market_revi) has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Automotive Glazing Systems - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. “PVC is the lowest cost option. PVC unfortunately is not the most environmentally fri ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4c4bb6/global_market_revi) has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of OE Gearbox Clutches New Updated Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. “Global Market Review of OE Gearbox Clutches New Updated Forecasts to 2016” Sinc ... Continue reading
GRAZ, Austria--SensorDynamics http://www.sensordynamics.cc, a producer of sensors for the automotive and manufacturing industries, today launched four new MEMS gyroscopes: SD705 to SD708 in a tiny QFN40 package. The sensors are characterized by low cross sensitivity to shock and vibration; and provide a stable rate sig ... Continue reading
Tele Atlas Helps Drivers Find Their Way Around Vancouver in February
LEBANON, N.H.--If you’re headed to Vancouver this month, digital maps and dynamic content leader Tele Atlas can help you find your way around the city, from locating the nearest ATM or Chinese restaurant to finding the fastest routes around town. Tele Atlas maps of Canada are available on TomTom devices, in the TomTo ... Continue reading
Significance of 50th annual Winternationals not lost on sport's youngest nitro pro
Significance of 50th annual Winternationals not lost on sport's youngest nitro pro POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 8) -- He may be the youngest drag racer competing in the nitro ranks, but 26-year-old Morgan Lucas is fully aware of the historical significance of this weekend's season-opening 50th annual Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winte ... Continue reading
T3 Motion Electric Vehicles Featured in Audi Super Bowl Commercial - VIDEO ENHANCED
Media Relations Dave Holscher KCOMM 949-295-5515 EDITOR: A photo to accompany this release can be downloaded from the following link: www.hightech-pr.com/press/t3_series_audi_green_police.jpg T3 Series Electric Vehicles by T3 Motion Featured as âGreen Policeâ in Super Bowl XLIV Audi A3 TDI® Commercial 60-S ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Normalizes Post-Clunkers, Comerica Bank Chief Economist Reports
DALLAS, Feb. 8 -- The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.0 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index. The fourth quarter reading showed affordability fell by 1.1 weeks from the Index's revised third quarter best of 21. ... Continue reading
Gov. George Pataki Presents 'Prospects for Next Generation Vehicles' - VIDEO ENHANCED
Former New York Governor Echoes The Auto Channel's Calls for Meaningful, Prompt Action on Adopting Alt Fuels, Technologies and Vehicles NEW YORK - February 9, 2010: Speaking at the EDTA Conference in Washington two weeks ago, George Pataki made a loud and clear argument for what and the United States should do regardin ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Returns to Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- -- Unique, popular indoor driving course will demonstrate capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the Jeep vehicle lineup Feb. 12-21 at Chicago's McCormick Place Jeep® is bringing Camp Jeep, a unique driving experience, to consumers attending the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 12-21 ... Continue reading
High Desert Trails Rally, April 17th, 2010
"HIGH DESERT TRAILS - APRIL 17th, 2010" Rally competitors, husband and wife team of Kristopher & Christine Marciniak, will be once again running a regional rally on the CRS calendar for 2010. The High Desert Trails Rally will be a fun, affordable event. The rally will be held in Ridgecrest, California on Saturday, Apri ... Continue reading
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 8 -- Hyundai's completely redesigned 2011 Sonata that delivers best-in-class fuel economy and 200 horsepower is setting the standard for residual values as well. Right out of the box, the Hyundai Sonata GLS with automatic transmission received an impressive 36-month residual value of 54 pe ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC to Showcase Live, Mobile TV at Chicago Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Company is First Automaker in the United States to Offer Live, Mobile TV CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- -- Company now offers live, mobile TV in eight 2010 model-year vehicles: Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500/3500 -- Watch live spo ... Continue reading
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