Wright Express Announces New Fuel Site Locator Mobile Application to Save Fleets on Fill Ups
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Wright Express, a global provider of business payment processing and information management solutions, today announced the release of its new Fuel Site Locator mobile application. âWright Express understands the importance of efficient driving and fueling practices for business owners and th ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Dream Giveaway to Give Away Two Spectacular Porsches to Benefit Charity
PR Newswire MIAMI, March 9, 2011 MIAMI, March 9, 2011 -- The 2011 Continental Tire Dream Giveaway, a fundraising event sponsored by WorldCause Foundation, kicked off on March 1, 2011, providing an opportunity for people to help seriously ill children while also entering to win a one-of-a-kind 2011 Hurley Haywood Editio ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Civic Sedan EX Review
Related Information: Honda Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Honda Civic Sedan EX Review It's an occupational hazard in my business. Halfway through my week with a 2011 Honda Civic EX Sedan, Honda announced an all-new ninth-generation Civic, to go on sale later this Spring. Does that mean that the ... Continue reading
Sunny Hobbs To Sport Purple In 2011
PROVIDENCE FORGE, March 9, 2011: S.H.E. (Sunny Hobbs Enterprises) announced today that Royal Purple®, a manufacturer of high performance lubricants for most automotive, industrial, marine, motorcycle and racing applications will join aspiring female star Sunny Hobbs as an associate marketing partner for the 2011 NAS ... Continue reading
T.J. Coughlin Dreaming Big As He Heads To Gatornationals
GAINESVILLE, March 9: JEGS Super Comp dragster driver Troy Coughlin Jr.'s goal of contending for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championship in 2011 begins this weekend at the 42nd annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway. Beginning the day after his famous grandfather Jeg Coug ... Continue reading
Andretti Autosport DHL IndyCar Unveiled
Plantation, March 9, 2011: DHL, the world's leading logistics company, and Andretti Autosport today unveiled the new DHL branded IndyCar to be driven by Ryan Hunter-Reay during the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series at DHL Regional Headquarters in Plantation, FL. Executives from DHL along with Michael Andretti, owner of Andretti ... Continue reading
Drifting and Beat the Heat Return To PBIR Friday, March 11
JUPITER, March 9, 2011: The third installment of the 2011 Midnight Madness at Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) is scheduled to hit the track this Friday, March 11, from 6pm-1am. In a two-fold event, test and tuners take to PBIRâs quarter-mile drag strip in the weekly head-to-head grudge match. While amateur ... Continue reading
Gus Dean Looks For Passing Grade At Anderson
WILLIAMSTON, March 9, 2011: After an exceptional performance in the World Series of Asphalt Stockcar racing Crate Model division at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway last month, Gus Dean heads to Williamston, South Carolina this weekend to prepare for his Pro All Star Series (PASS) debut at Anderson Motor (S.C.) Speedway. Dea ... Continue reading
Chad Hackenbracht Welcomes Wiley X To CGH Motorsports
CONCORD, March 9, 2011: CGH Motorsports officials announced today that Wiley X® has joined their ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards team as an associate marketing partner for the 2011 ARCA season beginning with round two at Talladega (Ala.) Speedway on Friday, April 15, 2011. CGH Motorsports pilot Chad Hackenbr ... Continue reading
Austin Wayne Self Wins NASCAR Whelen All-American Late Model Race On 15th Birthday
Austin, March 9, 2011: Austin Wayne Self gave fans at Thunderhill Raceway a great show on a windy Saturday night that also was his 15th birthday. After having practiced a total of less than 75 laps, Austin nearly recorded an upset, and finished in 2nd place in his first ever NASCAR Modified race, finishing behind only ... Continue reading
LEAVING LAS VEGAS: In Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Martin Truex Jr. was the highest-finishing Toyota driver with a sixth-place result. Denny Hamlin (seventh) and Brian Vickers (10th) also registered top-10 finishes in the 267-lap race at the 1.5-mile track. The top-10 effor ... Continue reading
Growth Energy: Coburn-Cardin Proposal Wrong Move at Wrong Time
WASHINGTON, DC March 9, 2011; Growth Energy, the leading voice of the U.S. ethanol industry, released the following statement in response to reports that Sens. Coburn, R-Okla., and Cardin, D-Md., are introducing a bill that would repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit. Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis said, âAt ... Continue reading
Schmidt Lands Newgarden for Firestone Indy Lights Seat
INDIANAPOLIS, March 9, 2011: Up-and-coming American open-wheel driver Josef Newgarden officially signed Tuesday to drive a Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM) entry in the 2011 Firestone Indy Lights Championship. Newgarden, from Nashville, Tenn., has spent the last three years racing in Europe. Now, at age 20, he is moving b ... Continue reading
American Coach Out Performs the Market in 2010; Earns Substantial Market Share Growth
PR Newswire DECATUR, Ind., March 9, 2011 DECATUR, Ind., March 9, 2011 -- American Coach, the luxury Class A diesel motor home division of Fleetwood RV, Inc., in calendar year 2010 saw a 17% increase in registrations in a diesel market that was down 9%. The growth in sales in a down market allowed the division to increa ... Continue reading
Has Your Car Been Feeling Left Out in the Cold?
PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., March 9, 2011 Your Second Largest Investment Could Use a Little TLC BETHESDA, Md., March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's always there when you need it, and it got you through one of the worst winters in recent memory. So why not give your vehicle a little something back? The Car Care ... Continue reading
Clemson University to host key automotive conference, German ambassador
Clemson University to host key automotive conference, German ambassador Published: March 9, 2011 A key industry sector will meet at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research next month when the university hosts ICSAT 2011 â¹ the International Conference on Sustainable Automotive Technologi ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 11 Million Older Diesel Engines and Equipment Could Benefit From DERA's Clean Air Modernization and Upgrades WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The strong public support voiced by U.S. Senate and House leaders to restore funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction ... Continue reading
Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwi ... 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
Cadillac Championship Puts Fans in the Game at World Golf Championship
PR Newswire DORAL, Fla., March 9, 2011 DORAL, Fla., March 9, 2011 -- In addition to seeing the world's top golfers, fans will have a chance this week to raise their own game at the Cadillac Championship, part of the 2011 World Golf Championships series. The tournament is being held today through Sunday at the Doral Res ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Hosts March 16 Unveiling of Granite Bay's 'Dream' Baseball Field
PR Newswire Mar. 9 Local Community Invited to Help Dedicate Renovated Field at Ronald Feist Park What: Lakeside Little Leaguers in Granite Bay will walk onto a completely renovated baseball field during the official unveiling on March 16 thanks to Chevrolet, the Scotts Company and a local woman who entered the league i ... Continue reading
Mass Adoption of Electric Vehicles Still Some Distance Away
GENEVA, March 9, 2011 -- - UK consumers more willing to pay premium for electric cars than European counterparts, according to new Deloitte study Despite rising fuel prices, the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is still some distance away, is the finding of a new study by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. A ... Continue reading
Newly Refined 2012 Acura TL on Sale March 18
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., March 9, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., March 9, 2011 -- On sale March 18, Acura's newly refined TL delivers fresh looks, improved performance and upgraded technology. Most apparent are the visual changes that incorporate new front and rear styling, but also present is a new Sequential SportShift ... Continue reading
PR Newswire ATLANTA, March 9, 2011 ATLANTA, March 9, 2011 -- The Work Number® and DealerTrack, Inc. today announced a partnership to provide lenders access to The Work Number, an automated solution for employment and income verification from Equifax . DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. ... Continue reading
PR Newswire STUTTGART, Germany and LONDON, March 9, 2011 STUTTGART, Germany and LONDON, March 9, 2011 -- Daimler AG, the global automotive company and Rolls-Royce Group plc, the global power systems company, announced today that they intend to launch a public tender offer for 100 per cent of the share capital of Tognum ... Continue reading
Intelligent Energy: Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter Obtains Whole Vehicle Type Approval
LOUGHBOROUGH, England--Intelligent Energy, the global clean power systems company, and Suzuki Motor Corporation, have today announced that the jointly developed Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter has obtained Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) ââ¬â the first time any fuel cell vehicle has achieved this level ... Continue reading
Bayne, Sorenson and Kvapil Join Fans For Free Richard Petty Racing Experience At Nashville
LEBANON, Mar. 9, 2011: NASCAR and Nashville Superspeedway are offering season ticket holders at Nashville Superspeedway a unique opportunity on Tuesday, March 29. They will have a chance to hop in a Richard Petty Driving Experience car as professional instructors drive them around the concrete track at speeds up to 165 ... Continue reading
Leddar d-tec Successfully Detects Vehicles and Bicycles in Davis, California in adverse conditions
Quebec City (QC) - March 8th, 2011 - LeddarTech Inc., a technology company specialized in advanced 3D detection for traffic management systems, announced today that the City of Davis, located in California, USA, has selected its flagship product - LeddarTM d-tec - for the detection of vehicles and bicycles. In many tra ... Continue reading
Biffle And Pilots Uninjured In Minor Landing Incident
Concord, March 9, 2011: Roush Fenwayâs Greg Biffle and his two pilots were involved in a minor incident this morning while landing at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky. A mechanical failure during the landing caused the airplane to skid to a stop on the runway. No one on board the aircraft was injured. ... Continue reading
PR Newswire NEW YORK, March 9, 2011 NEW YORK, March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A March 4th meeting convened by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has resulted in an agreement by key stakeholders from the private and public sectors to develop a standardization roadmap to enable the safe, mass deplo ... Continue reading
The World's Most Famous Motorcycle to be Showcased at Third Quail Motorcycle Gathering
PR Newswire CARMEL, Calif., March 9, 2011 CARMEL, Calif., March 9, 2011 -- Quail Lodge Golf Club, www.quaillodge.com, announced today that The Quail Motorcycle Gathering will feature the world's most famous motorcycle, the John Edgar Lightning , star of the renowned "Bathing Suit Bike" photograph, shot at the Bonnevill ... Continue reading
Indy-Based Companies Team Up to Back Hunter-Reay
INDIANAPOLIS, March 9, 2011: Two of the IZOD IndyCar Series' brightest American driving stars will hit the track in 2011 with the benefit of significant support from three high-profile Indianapolis-based companies in Bryant Heating and Cooling, OneAmerica and ExactTarget. All three companies have been sponsors of Andre ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Embedded Systems Market in Automobile Industry 2010-2014
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/02fbce/global_embedded_sy) has announced the addition of the "Global Embedded Systems Market in Automobile Industry 2010-2014" report to their offering. âGlobal Embedded Systems Market in Automobile Industry 2010-2014â Embedded systems f ... Continue reading
F1 - Mercedes/Petronas GP Test Report - Barcelona - Day 1
The MERCEDES GP PETRONAS team's final test ahead of the 2011 Formula One season began at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona today with Nico Rosberg at the wheel of the MGP W02. The team ran the first items of its upgrade package today including a new exhaust package and new bodywork. The morning was spent conducting ... Continue reading
2011 Indianapolis 500 Ticket Features Franchitti, 100th Anniversary
INDIANAPOLIS, March 9, 2011: There's plenty to excite fans about the Indianapolis 500 this May. The 100th Anniversary of the race. Popular annual fan favorites such as the Allison Transmission Centennial Era Balloon Festival, Pole Day, Bump Day and Miller Lite Carb Day. Two new events, Emerging Tech Day and the Celebra ... Continue reading
Cars.com Releases Free Android Car Shopping App
PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 9, 2011 CHICAGO, March 9, 2011 -- Cars.com is further expanding on its mobile products with the launch of a free Android application, available now for download in the Android app store. This app joins Cars.com's iPhone app in exposing dealer inventory and helping consumers find the best car ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Benefit 2011 Leukemia Ball in Nation's Capital
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 -- The Washington area's Mercedes-Benz dealers proudly take on the role as the Raffle Presenting Sponsor for the fifteenth year in support of The National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 24th Annual Leukemia Ball. Â As Raffle Pre ... Continue reading
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., March 9, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., March 9, 2011 -- The Toyota Green Initiative, an environmental stewardship platform designed to empower the collegiate audience to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, closed the 2011 CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) Tournament by announcing the ... Continue reading
AAA: March Gas Prices Continue to Climb
PR Newswire AURORA, Ill., March 9, 2011 AURORA, Ill., March 9, 2011 -- Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana continue to climb with very steep rates in March with Illinois and northern Indiana averages reaching $3.62 and $3.48 respectively, according to AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report. In Illinois, reg ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Announces Katie Melua UK Tour Dates
Singer/songwriter and Vauxhall brand ambassador Katie Melua begins her European concert tour tomorrow. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Discovery 4 Named 'Best Luxury 4x4' By Carbuyer.co.uk
Surely the most decorated SUV ever, the Land Rover Discovery 4 has scooped yet another award, being named 'Best Luxury 4x4' in the inaugural CarBuyer.co.uk awards. ... Continue reading
Renault Set To Steal CV Show 2011 With Impressive Set Of UK Debuts
Following on from last year's record UK LCV sales, Renault will be "charging" ahead at this year's CV Show at the NEC Birmingham, with no less than seven UK show debuts, including the fully-electric Kangoo Van Z.E. ... Continue reading
Ford UK Is 100 - And Counting!
Today is Ford of Britain's 100th birthday and this year also sees Ford marking 100 years of vehicle manufacturing in the UK. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Supports Westlife On Gravity Tour
Irish supergroup Westlife are back on the road again, kicking off their Gravity Tour of the UK last night at the Cardiff International Arena, with Volkswagen UK supplying vehicles. ... Continue reading
Three Million Toyota Hybrids... And Counting
Worldwide cumulative sales of Toyota hybrid vehicles have topped the three million mark, with 3.03 million recorded by the end of February this year. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus and Fiesta Top Market for the Year As Ford Commercials Lift Sales and Share
Ford's top-selling vehicle range secured 14.2 per cent of the total UK February market with Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta as top two bestsellers for the year. ... Continue reading
Honda Innovation To Serve Communities
Honda Australia has partnered with Australian Composite Technologies (ACT) in a recycling initiative which reprocess obscelete parts into composite fence posts, bollards and other products. ... Continue reading
Ssangyong Unveils New Ute Concept At Geneva Motor Show
Ssangyong has unveiled its concept utility vehicle at the Geneva International Motor Show, continuing the company's stylish new design cues started with the recently launched Korando SUV. ... Continue reading
Subaru Outback Touring In 2011
Subaru Australia has released a special edition Outback 2.5i Touring model representing outstanding value with a raft of accessories - perfect for road trips. ... Continue reading
Nissan Donates Use Of Up To 200 Vehicles To Help Rebuild Queensland.
Nissan Motor Co (Australia) and Nissan Financial Services (Australia) will donate the use of up to 200 Nissan vehicles to help with the Queensland rebuilding process in the wake of the devastation wrought by the floods and Cyclone Yasi, the companies announced today. ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento And Cerato Shine As Local Market Stalls
Kia's Sorento, new Cerato, Carnival and Rondo have returned a month of strong sales over a period where the market headed south in terms of month on month and year to date sales. ... Continue reading
Metal of Honor - '32 Ford Hot Rod Honors American Military
By Larry Nutson (IMG_1056) Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Why was a â32 Ford Roadster built by volunteers of the IronMen Foundation? Named âMetal of Honorâ, the Roadsters purpose is to honor those who have stood in harmâs way to defend our freedoms, to call attention to the financial ... Continue reading
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