May 11, 2011
NEW YORK, May 11, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) took the 2011 James Beard Awards up a notch last evening with the unveiling of the premier Mercedes-Benz Victory Lane Suite, toasting ABC Kitchen in New York as the winner of Best New Restaurant in the United States at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. (Logo: http: ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Donates $50,000 to Feeding America to Aid Disaster Relief Efforts
May 11, 2011
CHICAGO, May 11, 2011 Feeding America announced today that Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, has donated $50,000 to support its disaster relief efforts in the southern states hit by recent tornadoes and floods. Feeding America aids disaster relief and recovery by distributing food an ... Continue reading
Fitch Publishes Latest U.S. Auto ABS 'Driver's Seat'
May 11, 2011
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has published 'In the Auto ABS Driver's Seat' newsletter today, featuring Fitch's first quarter 2011 indices, market updates, and rating developments related to the U.S. auto loan, lease, rental car, and dealer floorplan ABS markets (auto ABS). Prime auto loan asset-backed securities (ABS) perfo ... Continue reading
Ford Credit to Participate in 2011 UBS Leveraged Finance Conference
May 11, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., May 11, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., May 11, 2011 -- On Wednesday, May 18, Michael Seneski, Ford Motor Credit Company chief financial officer, will deliver a presentation at the 2011 UBS Leveraged Finance Conference in New York. The presentation will begin at 9:15 a.m. EDT and last for approximate ... Continue reading
May 11, 2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2b7e15/convenience_s tores) has announced the addition of iCD Research's new report "Convenience Stores & Gas Stations in the G8 to 2015: Market Snapshot" to their offering. âConvenience Stores & Gas Stations in the G8 to 2015: Market Snapshot ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Debuts All-new Advertising Campaign for the 2011 Chrysler 300
May 11, 2011
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 11, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 11, 2011 -- Humble roots and ambition define the story of the all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 Campaign elevates "Imported from Detroit" messaging to the next level and next location TV advertising reveals modest, grounded and relevant stories about people who have ma ... Continue reading
NETS Supports the Decade of Action for Road Safety, 2011-2020
May 11, 2011
VIENNA, Va.--The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is one of 50 core members of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, representing a wide range of governments, non-profit organizations and private sector companies. They have come together to plan and support the Decade of Action, 2011-2020, an init ... Continue reading
Cars Break New Ground With Smart Wireless Charging of Smartphones
May 11, 2011
SEOUL, South Korea, May 11, 2011 -- - Philips Lite-On Digital Solutions and ConvenientPower Announce First Freedom in Positioning Technology in Universal Wireless Charging of Devices in Cars Recharging smartphones and other mobile devices will be as easy as placing them onto a console of the car, enabled by a strategic ... Continue reading
May 11, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla., May 11, 2011 -- Spring and summer weather mean more rain showers in many parts of the U.S., which can result in treacherous driving conditions. Nearly 1.2 million traffic crashes occur each year on wet pavement with more than one half million persons injured and 5,700 killed, according to data from the N ... Continue reading
May 11, 2011
LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2011 LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2011 -- A new study from the American Lung Association in California pinpoints the benefits in lives and dollars saved by adopting tough vehicle emission and technology standards, which the California Air Resources Board is now drafting, working closely with the feds to se ... Continue reading
May 10, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., May 10, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) today celebrated the opening of the first hydrogen fueling station in the U.S. fed directly from an active industrial hydrogen pipeline. The station is a collaborative effort between Toyota, Air Products, Shell, South Coast Air Quality Management ... Continue reading
May 10, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., May 10, 2011 -- 2011 Lincoln MKX two-row premium utility has earned a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when built after February 2011 All the latest 2011 Lincoln car and premium utility models are now rated IIHS "Top Safety Picks;" this includes the Lincol ... Continue reading
GM to Invest $2 Billion in U.S. Plants, Adding 4,000 Jobs
May 10, 2011
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 10, 2011 -- General Motors Co. announced Tuesday it will invest about $2 billion in U.S. assembly and component plants, creating or preserving more than 4,000 jobs at 17 facilities in eight states. "We are doing this because we are confident about demand for our vehicles and the economy," GM Chairman ... Continue reading
Long Island Car Nut Home -11 Car Garage and House
May 10, 2011
Long Island Car Nut Home -11 Car Garage and House, Truly one of a kind featuring an 11 CAR GARAGE and living space of approximately 6800 sq. ft. This private estate is located at the end of a paved 660+ ft. long, winding driveway. It is beautifully landscaped with mature specimen trees and shrubs. ... Continue reading
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