H&E Equipment Services Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results
Nov 3, 2011
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. The third quarter was another strong quarter for our business as we grew rental revenue in excess of 25% compared to a year ago for the fourth consecutive quarter THIRD QUARTER 2011 HIGHLIGHTS: Revenues increased 19.8% ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Third-Quarter 2011 Results
Nov 3, 2011
Third-Quarter Financial Summary Product sales of $2.04 billion, up 19.7 percent from third quarter 2010 Net income of $41 million, or 79 cents per diluted share Adjusted EBITDA of $166 million, up 11 percent from third quarter 2010 New business wins year-to-date expected to generate $865 million in future annual sales ... Continue reading
Texas Drivers Unprepared for Holiday Travel Mayhem
Nov 3, 2011
Almost half (44 percent) of Texas drivers say they plan on taking a road trip of two or more hours during the upcoming holiday season. That's according to the Allstate 2011 Good Hands Roadside Assistance Survey, which also found that drivers, despite having considerable experience with disabled vehicles, underestimate ... Continue reading
Nov 3, 2011
Summary An innovative immersive training simulation has been implemented by a major European car manufacturer to improve the response times and decision making skills of Team Leaders on production lines. The cutting-edge simulation was designed by award-winning serious games design company, Caspian Learning. One of Eur ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces October 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales
Nov 3, 2011
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in October 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,530, an increase of 6% as compared to October 2010. Retail new vehicle unit sales in October 2011 for AutoNation's operatin ... Continue reading
Nov 3, 2011
Reaction Design, a leading developer of combustion simulation software, announced that automakers and energy producers are getting a jump on the ability to reduce soot particle emissions, thanks to research by the Model Fuels Consortium (MFC). The Reaction Design-led consortium completed years of research and experimen ... Continue reading
Nov 3, 2011
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed an agreement with leading national refuse company Waste Management to provide maintenance and repair services for its compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations throughout the United States. We are delighted to have the opportunity to support Waste Management in its expanding effo ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation to Participate in Citi's 2011 North American Credit Conference on Nov. 16
Nov 3, 2011
Dana Holding Corporation will participate in Citi's 2011 North American Credit Conference in New York on Nov. 16, 2011. Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance, Stephen Lieberman, will present for approximately 40 minutes, beginning at 2 p.m. EST and discuss Dana's recent financial performance, as well as current an ... Continue reading
Taiwan EV Industry Moving from Parts Manufacture into Original Brands
Nov 3, 2011
Taiwan's electric vehicle (EV) industry is moving from parts manufacturing to marketing Taiwan's own brands, with the island's solid base in information and communication technology (ICT) helping it to make its name on the EV stage. Taiwan is also working vigorously to develop its own EV technology, placing it among co ... Continue reading
Drive Time Should Be More Productive Time, Finds New Consumer Technology Survey
Nov 3, 2011
Accustomed to technology making life simpler, consumers want to transform long drives into a more productive use of their time. Consumers want the personal technologies they own to seamlessly integrate and interface with their car, with 7 out of 10 saying they want voice controls to make phone calls, navigation tools a ... Continue reading
Nov 3, 2011
Traffic crashes cost U.S. motorists almost $300 billion per year The annual societal cost of traffic crashes is $299.5 billion, more than three times the $97.7 billion cost of congestion, according to a report released today by AAA. AAA's "Crashes vs. Congestion -- What's the Cost to Society?" report highlights the ove ... Continue reading
iHeartRadio Launches in Select Toyota Entune Multimedia Systems in the 2012 Camry and Prius v
Nov 2, 2011
Clear Channel Radio, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any radio or television outlet, today announced the integration of iHeartRadio, its free, industry-leading digital radio service, into Toyota's Premium HDD Navigation with Entune multimedia system in select 2012 Camry and 2012 Prius v v ... Continue reading
Students to Win Money for Scholarships and Favorite Charities in Ford Blue Oval Scholar Contest
Nov 2, 2011
Ford Motor Company Fund launched the "Heart Behind the Oval" video contest which offers prizes to college students who showcase how they are making a difference through participation with a local non-profit organization. The contest also provides grants to the non-profits where the students volunteer. The first place p ... Continue reading
The Chevy Volt is Now Available for Rent at Competitive Prices
Nov 2, 2011
Do you want to go electric, but you're wary about options like the Nissan Leaf because of their limited range? If so, your choice is clear: the 2012 Chevy Volt outclasses everything that has come before it, and now you can find it at MPG Car Rental, a company that deservedly dominates the green car rental market in Sou ... Continue reading
3.4 Million Votes Cast in 2011 eBay Motors People's Picks Poll -- Winners Announced at SEMA Show
Nov 2, 2011
eBay Motors today announced the winners of the 2011 People's Picks survey, the annual poll inviting enthusiasts to weigh in on all things auto, from best camshaft, to favorite ignition, to favorite muscle car - even the best movie car of all time. More than 3.4 million votes were cast in this year's competition, 10 tim ... Continue reading
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