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Pep Boys' Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Investorcalendar.com

Pep Boys' Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Investorcalendar.com

PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, will broadcast its fourth quarter earnings conference call live on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be broadcast over the Internet at http ... Continue reading

Testing Time For Mazda Motorsport

Testing Time For Mazda Motorsport

With just over two weeks remaining before Targa Tasmania 2011 kicks off, the Mazda Motorsport team is putting the finishing touches to its turbo-charged trio. ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: The Complete Guide to Telematics in China Contains the Ultimate Resource for OE Telematics in China In 2011

Research and Markets: The Complete Guide to Telematics in China Contains the Ultimate Resource for OE Telematics in China In 2011

DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8028fe/the_complete_ guide) has announced the addition of the "The Complete Guide to Telematics in China" report to their offering. “The Complete Guide to Telematics in China” As the Chinese car industry grows, vehicle manufactures are be ... Continue reading

Auburn Cord Duesenberg - Museum Adds Two Cars to Collection

Auburn Cord Duesenberg - Museum Adds Two Cars to Collection

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum concluded 2010 with two generous donations. A 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mark II and a 1937 Cord Custom Beverly Sedan have become the latest additions to the Museum's permanent collection. Janette and John Mamula of Hopwood, Pennsylvania, don ... Continue reading

1965 Corvette Brings $188,000 at Mecum Auction

1965 Corvette Brings $188,000 at Mecum Auction

BENCHMARK 1965 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE BRINGS $188,000 DURING RECENT KANSAS CITY AUCTION MARENGO, Ill. - A 1965 Corvette Convertible 396/425 HP, 4-speed with coveted Bloomington Gold Benchmark status recently sold for $188,000 (hammer price) during the Mecum Kansas City Auction. The well-preserved Rally Red big block join ... Continue reading

Ford SmartGauge With EcoGuide Receives Two Patents for Helping Drivers Maximize Their Fuel Economy

Ford SmartGauge With EcoGuide Receives Two Patents for Helping Drivers Maximize Their Fuel Economy

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 15, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 15, 2011 -- Ford has secured two patents for specific parts of SmartGaugeâ„¢ with EcoGuide, a unique instrument cluster that coaches drivers to maximize fuel efficiency One patent is for EcoGuide, the display of leaves and vines that "reacts" ... Continue reading

GTS Services, Carson & Coil Sponsor 2011 Glazing Executives Forum

GTS Services, Carson & Coil Sponsor 2011 Glazing Executives Forum

Having trouble viewing this message? Click here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Rumbaugh 866/342.5642, ext. 182 mrumbaugh@glass.org GTS Services, Carson & Coil Sponsor 2011 Glazing Executives Forum Washington, DC (March 15, 2011) - The Architectural Glazing Committee of the National Glass Association is pleased to ... Continue reading

Blind Spot Detection Systems in 25% of New Cars by 2016, Says ABI Research

Blind Spot Detection Systems in 25% of New Cars by 2016, Says ABI Research

LONDON--Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems first began to appear in top-of-the-line consumer vehicles around 2005, with Volvo leading the way. In 2011, such systems will be available on high-volume models such as the 2012 Ford Focus and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. By 2016, annual BSD installations are forecast by ABI Resear ... Continue reading

Rollx Vans Named Official Transportation Partner of Life Rolls On Foundation

Rollx Vans Named Official Transportation Partner of Life Rolls On Foundation

Nation’s Leading Accessible Vans Manufacturer Provides Free Shuttle Service for Paralysis Community To view this release on PRWeb, click the link below: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/3/prweb8205329.htm ______________________ If you would rather not receive future communications from Christopher & Da ... Continue reading

Visteon and 3M Showcase Innovative Car Technologies Designed for Consumers in India

Visteon and 3M Showcase Innovative Car Technologies Designed for Consumers in India

PR Newswire MUMBAI, India, March 15, 2011 MUMBAI, India, March 15, 2011 -- Visteon Corporation and 3M today introduced to the India market an approach to integrating advanced features and innovations for cars, designed to meet the preferences of drivers and the needs of vehicle manufacturers in this fast-growing market ... Continue reading

Oil Crisis Stimulates Interest in 40% Reduction in Fuel Consumption Technology

Oil Crisis Stimulates Interest in 40% Reduction in Fuel Consumption Technology

ARDEN N.C.--WatchIt Technologies Inc. http://www.watchittech.com (PINKSHEETS: WTCT) announced today that the company is rereleasing information on the patent-pending “Fuel Reformer.�?? The “Fuel Reformer�?? achieves significant increases in fuel economy while reducing tailp ... Continue reading

MINI USA Partners With MOG to Develop a New MINI Connected Approved App

MINI USA Partners With MOG to Develop a New MINI Connected Approved App

PR Newswire BERKELEY, Calif. and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 11, 2011 BERKELEY, Calif. and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 11, 2011 -- MOG and MINI USA are partnering to develop a new MINI Connected Approved App, which could bring MOG's award-winning, on-demand streaming music service to MINI vehicles equipped with the MIN ... Continue reading

OnStar Crisis Assist Services Available for Tsunami Warning

OnStar Crisis Assist Services Available for Tsunami Warning

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 11, 2011 DETROIT, March 11, 2011 -- OnStar is offering Crisis Assist services to active subscribers in areas affected by the Tsunami warning. A simple push of the OnStar button in their vehicle will put subscribers in contact with specially trained Crisis Advisors. Crisis Assist services are ... Continue reading

Metal of Honor - '32 Ford Hot Rod Honors American Military

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 ’32 Ford Roadster built by volunteers of the IronMen Foundation? Named “Metal of Honor”, the Roadsters purpose is to honor those who have stood in harm’s way to defend our freedoms, to call attention to the financial ... Continue reading

Rollx Vans Roll Out at Selected Airport Rental Agencies

Rollx Vans Roll Out at Selected Airport Rental Agencies

PR Newswire SHAKOPEE, Minn., March 8, 2011 SHAKOPEE, Minn., March 8, 2011 -- Rollx Vans, one of the nation's leading manufacturers of wheelchair accessible vans, has announced the availability of its vehicles at rental agencies located at selected airports around the country. A first-of-its kind strategic collaboration ... Continue reading

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