Performance & Special Interest Newswire
1 - Minor Dents and Scratches Can Cost You at Trade In or Lease Return
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - "How much is that going to cost to fix?" That's often the first thing you wonder when your car's had a minor scrape or a fender bender. Automobile insurance provides coverage, but many drivers have a high deductible and potentially face...
2 - ABRA Acquires Colorado Repair Center
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced today the acquisition of a repair center in Pueblo West, CO. This facility, formerly known as Advanced Paint & Body, is located at 455 East Enterprise Drive...
3 - Oshkosh Defense Receives Orders from BAE Systems Valued at $24 Million to Supply TAK-4 Independent Suspension for MRAPs
OSHKOSH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) announced today that its Defense division has received orders valued at $24 million to supply its TAK-4® independent suspension system for more than 300 BAE Systems USCS RG-33 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP...
4 - Peterbilt to Permanently Close Tennessee Truck Assembly Plant
DENTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Peterbilt Motors Company announced today it is realigning its North American manufacturing operations which will result in the permanent closure of its Madison, Tennessee truck assembly plant, effective December 1, 2009. Production of Peterbilt...
5 - Buying a Car is a Hassle for Women
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Buying a car is a hassle for women, according to a recent poll conducted for CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars. When asked about their last car buying experience, a fourth of the women who responded felt a...
6 - WheelsTV and Ooyala Announce the Market Test of POV Reviews on eBay Motors
ACTON, Mass. & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - WheelsTV, the leading producer and distributor of independent new car video test drives, and Ooyala, the leading provider of end-to-end video platform applications and services, today announced the market test of POV...
7 - Geekmobile Tops 200 MPH but is, Unfortunately, Not Street Legal
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - It’s not the usual shape, but the colors and the logo are unmistakable; that’s a Geekmobile getting ready to circle the track at Dover International Speedway. Traveling at speeds that would easily get a Geek Squad Agent fired, Elliott Sadler...
8 - Edmunds.com Forecasts September Auto Sales: Industry Down Over 40 Percent from Cash for Clunkers Boon
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 742,000 units, a 22.9 percent decrease from September 2008 and a 41.1 percent decrease from August 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for...
9 - MarineMax Announces Closing of Sale of Additional 390,000 Shares of Common Stock
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the nation’s largest recreational boat retailer, announced today the issuance of 390,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $7.00 per share, for total gross proceeds of approximately $2.7 million. The issuance...
10 - The VDA and Federation of German Industry (BDI) Hold an Event at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) about Sustainable Mobility in Conurbations
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - The speakers at an IAA symposium on “sustainable mobility in conurbations” were Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Keitel, President of the Federation of German Industry (BDI), and Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chief Executive of Daimler AG. The event...
11 - IAA: Speech by Matthias Wissmann President of the Automobile Industry Association (VDA) on the occasion of the opening of the 63rd “IAA PKW” (International Automobile Exhibition – Private Vehicles)
IAA: Speech by Matthias Wissmann President of the Automobile Industry Association (VDA) on the occasion of the opening of the 63rd “IAA PKW” (International Automobile Exhibition – Private Vehicles) on the 17th September 2009 in Frankfurt Dear Chancellor, dear Angela Merkel,dear Commissioner...
12 - Panoz Auto Development Company Selects ESI Group As Design Partner For Sports Car Development
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - ESI Group (ISIN FR0004110310), pioneer and world-leading supplier of digital simulation software for prototyping and manufacturing processes, announced today that it has been selected by Panoz Auto Development Company as a design partner for its sports...
13 - Cypress Enables Portable Device Connectivity in Cars With Two Automotive-Qualified USB Devices
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY), the market leader in USB, today announced it has expanded its automotive-grade portfolio with two USB devices—the EZ-USB®-HX2LP 4-port high-speed USB hub and the EZ-Host™ full-speed USB host. The...
14 - Electric Motors Corporation’s CEO Wil Cashen Awarded ‘Key to the City’ of Nappanee
NAPPANEE, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - The key to turning the Northern Indiana economy around could be electric vehicle technology and the man who’s leading that job creation effort was honored with a token of the community’s appreciation. Wil Cashen, CEO of Electric Motors...
15 - Edmunds.com Analyzes September Auto Pricing and Sales Trends: Predicts SAAR
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - As the auto industry recovers from perhaps the biggest aberration in its sales history, Edmunds.com analysts are watching closely. “The best month of the year for car sales is being quickly followed by what could be the worst month of the...
16 - I Legacy Announces Pricing for Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Mustang
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - I Legacy, the team responsible for introducing the stunning Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang, in concert with Galpin Ford, announced today that pricing on the iconic, limited edition cars will start at $89,950. Built by Gaffoglio...
17 - SolarCity Finalizes Acquisition of Assets of Clean Fuel Connection Inc.’s SolSource Energy Business
FOSTER CITY, Calif. & CULVER CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - SolarCity® today announced that it has finalized its acquisition of the SolSource Energy Business of Clean Fuel Connection Inc., a provider of renewable energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure based in...
18 - New Scania R-series Improves Total Operating Economy
STOCKHOLM-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Regulatory News: Scania AB (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB): Today, 17 September, Scania unveils the new R-series. The new trucks will strengthen Scania’s leading position in the vital long-haulage segment. “Our customers can now invest in improved total...
19 - GKN Driveline Launches Its Face Spline Innovation for CVJ Sideshafts
FRANKFURT, Germany-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - IAA, Frankfurt — The automotive Tier One supplier GKN Driveline is launching its patented Face Spline hub connection for CVJ sideshafts. The new technology offers vehicle manufacturers an improved method of assembly compared to the...
20 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. Announces Coca-Cola® as an Official Sponsor of the 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours d’Elegance
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI), a live entertainment company, announced today that Coca-Cola® will be an official sponsor of the 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours d’Elegance to be held October 31 to November 1, 2009. This...
21 - BorgSolutions Enters Into Partnership With GulfTrak Asset Management For Middle East Distribution
AUSTIN, Texas & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - BorgSolutions, the leading provider of fleet management solutions that reduce operating, labor and other costs for construction, oil & gas, fleet rental and transportation companies, and GulfTrak Asset Management...
22 - Tesla Delivers 700th Roadster
FRANKFURT-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Tesla Motors delivered its 700th vehicle Tuesday at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer unveiled the production version of the Roadster Sport. Tesla CEO Elon Musk handed the keys to an electric blue...
23 - KAR Holdings, Inc. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering
CARMEL, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - KAR Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle and salvage auction services in North America, announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public...
24 - Advance Auto Parts Elects Fiona Dias to Its Board of Directors
ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Advance Auto Parts, Inc., (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced that Fiona Dias, Executive Vice President, Partner Strategy and Marketing for GSI Commerce, Inc...
25 - Brasher’s Auto Auctions Select InterSystems CACHÉ Database For Real-time Auction System Processing Sales in Excess of $1.5 Billion
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - InterSystems Corporation today announced that Brasher’s Auto Auctions has gone live in six locations across the Western U.S. with enterprise applications running on the InterSystems CACHÉ® high-performance database with MultiValue (MV...
26 - Oshkosh Defense Awarded Additional 352 M-ATVs worth $189 Million
OSHKOSH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) announced today it has received an additional $189 million award from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to deliver an additional 352 MRAP All Terrain...
27 - International Motor Show (IAA): Innovation Press Conference with the Chief Development Officers of the Seven German Passenger Car Manufacturers and VDA President Matthias Wissmann
-(Business Wire)-September 13, 2009 - At the 63rd IAA Cars the VDA will be hosting the first joint Innovation Press Conference, attended by the Chief Development Officers of the seven German passenger car manufacturers and VDA President Matthias Wissmann. They will report on innovations concerning...
28 - Navistar and Caterpillar Announce Global Truck Joint Venture NC2
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) and Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) closed a joint venture transaction resulting in a new company, NC2 Global LLC, to serve the global commercial truck market. Navistar and Caterpillar first...
29 - Research and Markets: Hybrid Vehicles and Components Report - 3rd Edition
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Research and Markets Lithium-ion Li-ion technology improvements Supercapacitors and ultracapacitors OEM Strategies Incentives Fuel Economy Hybrid Incentives and Taxation North America Europe Japan The global light vehicle market The hybrid market Some...
30 - Continuing Weak Market, Increased Provision for Income Tax Expense Contributed to 3Q Loss for Navistar
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV): Manufacturing Segment Profit of $110 million for 3Q Fiscal year 2009 guidance set at $4.95 to $5.25 per diluted share, including the effects of the Ford settlement 2009 industry volumes expected...
31 - Off-Road Vehicles Become More “Eco-Friendly”
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - With gas prices soaring and the emphasis on preserving the environment, more people are becoming “eco-friendly.” From the influx of Hybrid cars, energy-saving appliances and even more efficient light bulbs, Americans are taking notice of the...
32 - Tesla to Launch Munich Store as Pace of EU Deliveries Accelerates
MUNICH-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Tesla Motors will open a regional sales and service center in Munich on Sept. 10, and the following week senior executives will formally unveil the production version of the Roadster Sport. The Munich store (Blumenstr. 17) will be the first Tesla store in...
33 - ESI’s German Subsidiary Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - ESI Group (ISINFR0004110310), a pioneer and world-leading supplier of digital simulation software for prototyping and manufacturing processes, announced today the 30th anniversary of its German subsidiary, ESI GmbH, the first subsidiary established outside...
34 - Force Protection Europe Rolls Out Ocelot Vehicle at DSEI
LADSON, S.C.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Force Protection Europe, Limited – a wholly owned subsidiary of Force Protection Industries, Inc., today debuted a new class of light protected patrol vehicle, the Ocelot, at the Defense Systems and Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in...
35 - Auto Racing Fans Join Top Champion Drivers in Popular New Website Animation
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Auto racing fans are flocking by the thousands to a new animated website video that allows you to join racing champions Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin to see who gets the checkered flag. At www.raceyourfaceoff.com, you...
36 - Safe Riding Tips from the ATV Safety Institute for this Holiday Weekend
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - As the nation prepares to enjoy the Labor Day holiday weekend, the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute, along with the major manufacturers and distributors of ATVs in the United States, would like to reinforce the importance of safe and responsible...
37 - MOST® Networking Solution Adopted in Third Lexus Platform
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company that provides Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity™ solutions, announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system...
38 - Win a Mobil 1 Motorcycle Built By Orange County Choppers
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - For motorcycle enthusiasts, few design shops generate as much excitement as Orange County Choppers. And for anyone who has ever wanted to own a two-wheeled work of art designed by OCC founder Paul Teutul Sr., Mobil 1 is providing a rare opportunity to...
39 - Tesla Motors Hires Veteran Technology and Media Executive, Jon Sobel, as General Counsel and Secretary
SAN CARLOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Highly regarded Silicon Valley executive Jon Sobel will join Tesla Motors as general counsel and board secretary, starting in late September. Sobel, 45, is currently group president for media of SourceForge, an open source and social media...
40 - Becker Automotive and Crestron Team up to Produce the Most Productive Mobile Office Ever Offered
ROCKLEIGH, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Crestron Electronics and Becker Automotive Design announce the latest innovation in personal productivity: a truly mobile office. Crestron is the world’s leading manufacturer of sophisticated audio/video and lighting control systems; Becker...
41 - Savvy Women Take Control of Their Car Repairs
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - With the recession, car owners are being more prudent about regularly scheduled car maintenance, and following through on important repairs. One demographic in particular is aggressively improving their "car smarts" – women. According to J.D. Power...
42 - “Gas Saver” Invention That Actually Saves Gas . . . Who Knew?
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - “23 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway.” Isn’t this what we all look at when choosing our car or truck? Smaller gas-burning engines get better mileage, so they say. Touted “mpg’s” seem to rise every year, especially with the addition...
43 - Global Green Cars and Green Star Showcase New 2010 Electric Vehicle As Raceway Pace Car
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) and Global Green Cars, Inc. (GGCI) introduced their G-3 plug-in electric pickup truck by working as the lead pace car at Rocky Mountain Raceway Saturday, August 29th in West Valley City, Utah. This was the first...
44 - Oct. 10 Nationwide Series Race Re-Branded as the “Copart 300”
FONTANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a leading online vehicle remarketer, is proud to announce that the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana on Oct. 10 has been re-branded as the Copart 300. The race was previously the...
45 - Semi-Annual Report of Volvo Treasury AB (publ)
STOCKHOLM-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Regulatory News: Volvo Treasury AB (publ)(STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) has today published its semi-annual report for 2009. The semi-annual report and the consolidated statements of the group are available on the Volvo Group web site at...
46 - Governor Granholm Sees How Eaton Takes a Village to Build a Hybrid
KALAMAZOO, Mich.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - In visiting the Charleston Township offices of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm saw how the company has created a village to raise what has now become a family of commercial hybrid...
47 - Edmunds.com Forecasts August Auto Sales: Predicts Year’s Highest SAAR, Notes Unprecedented Sales Volatility
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be around 1.17 million units, nearly a six percent decrease from August 2008 but up nearly 18 percent from July 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource...
48 - “Cash for Clunkers” Hangover Taking Its Toll on Auto Sales, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - The "Cash for Clunkers" party is over, and now the auto industry is likely to experience a painful hangover. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, anticipates a steep decline in sales in the coming weeks based upon...
49 - Research and Markets: Luxury Automobile Snapshot Report 2009: Trend Report on the Luxury Car Market
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Research and Markets conducted throughout 2007 and 2008. Contained in this new concise snapshot report are these essential facts and figures that can give direction to luxury marketers' business and strategic plans. What types of automobiles are of most of...
50 - Better Place Targets Tokyo Taxis for Battery Switch Application
TOKYO-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Better Place today announced that it has received an award from the Japanese government to conduct a pilot project in Tokyo for the world’s first electric taxis with switchable batteries. Better Place will partner with Tokyo’s largest taxi operator...
51 - Power Sports Factory Announces Strategic Partnership with Boyesen Engineering
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF), announced today that it signed a letter of intent with Boyesen Engineering. The two companies have agreed to form a new wholly owned subsidiary of Power Sports Factory to design, manufacture and distribute...
52 - Research and Markets: Global and China Car Navigation Industry Report, 2009-2010 - Order Now
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Research and Markets . Though the ratio of car navigation to the global navigation devices market scale has decreased, the absolute value of the factory OEM car navigation devices market scale is still growing steadily. As automakers, government and car...
53 - Research and Markets: Frost & Sullivan Report - Strategic Analysis of the Global Market for Low Cost Chassis Systems
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - Research and Markets McPherson strut systems Torsion beam systems Disc brakes Drum brakes Key Topics Covered: 1. Key Findings 2. Introduction to the Global Market for Low Cost Car Chassis Systems 3. Analysis of Global Market for Low Cost Car Steering...
54 - Oshkosh Defense Brings History of Collaboration With U.S. Army to FMTV Competitive Rebuy Bid
OSHKOSH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - As a manufacturer and supplier of Department of Defense (DoD) tactical wheeled vehicles for more than four decades, Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), brings a successful and celebrated history of collaboration with the U.S...
55 - Edmunds.com Evaluates GM eBay Promotion; GM Purchase Intent Climbed 10 Percent, but High Prices Limit Sales
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today released some initial analysis about the eBay/General Motors program’s results to date. Since the program launched, Edmunds.com has observed that the number of site...
56 - Cycle Country Announces Third Quarter of 2009 Conference Call
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corporation (AMEX:ATC), announced today that there is a scheduled conference call on Tuesday August 25, 2009 at 11:00 am (EST). Their results for the third quarter of 2009 will be released before the market opens on August 20...
57 - Roof Strength Test Confirms That the Smallest Car is Safe
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - The 2009 smart fortwo today was designated “strongest roof” among competing micro and mini cars by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), confirming once again that the smallest car on the road is safe. The IIHS tested roof...
58 - U.S. Army Orders More Polaris ATVs
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the Company received orders from the U.S. Army to provide additional vehicles, parts and accessories of the company's highly successful militarized ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), the MV700, for operations in...
59 - 2011 Infiniti M Makes Virtual Debut at Concours d’Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Infiniti today provided an advanced look at the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This is the third generation of Infiniti’s popular M and the first to be sold across all of...
60 - Navistar First OEM to Reach 5 Million Hybrid Miles
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - The number of owners and operators of Navistar’s hybrid-powered commercial vehicles is growing as hybrid trucks and buses become more and more attractive to businesses looking to “green” their fleets and improve fuel economy. In fact, the...
61 - Bauer’s IT (Intelligent Transportation) Offers Free Transportation on Company’s Eco-Friendly Wi-Drive! Luxury Shuttles in Response to Pending BART Strike
-(Business Wire)-August 16, 2009 - Bauer’s IT: WHAT: In response to the pending BART strike, Bauer’s IT (Intelligent Transportation) has announced that beginning on Monday, August 17, the transportation provider will add three additional routes to its current Wi-Drive! shuttle service. BART...
62 - Go Daddy's Brad Keselowski Wins NASCAR Nationwide Race.....Again!!!
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 16, 2009 - Brad Keselowski did it again... driving the No. 88 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet to victory in NASCAR's Nationwide Series, this time at the Carfax 250 at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan today. Keselowski took the lead out of...
63 - Oshkosh Defense Taps Proven Suppliers for Competitively Priced FMTV Bid
OSHKOSH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has delivered a competitively priced and low-risk bid for the U.S. Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) competitive rebuy. In addition to pre-award production and...
64 - The Toro Company to Announce Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced it will release its fiscal 2009 third quarter results on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Central Time (CT). The company will also hold its investor conference call on that day. The...
65 - Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
MONTEREY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Every year at the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, attendees look forward to indulging in Rolex’s award-winning “Moments in Time” display, which honors six different historic racing cars and their most significant achievements. This...
66 - Oshkosh Corporation Announces Completion of Equity Offering
OSHKOSH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2009 - Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) today announced that it successfully completed its previously announced public offering of 14,950,000 shares of common stock at $25.00 per share to the public. The number of shares included the sale of 1,950,000 shares...
67 - Research and Markets: The Vision for In-Car Entertainment Is Here - Order Now
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Vision for In-Car Entertainment Is Here" report to their offering. Do you need to develop a product strategy for market growth or are you looking for the trends in next-generation entertainment...
68 - Despite Chevy Volt’s Remarkable Mileage Claims, Prius and Other Hybrids Much Cheaper to Own, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Today’s announcement that the Chevy Volt will achieve 230 miles per gallon is creating lots of buzz, but what does it really mean for people who are considering buying a Volt? It is exciting to think that a Volt owner might only need 65...
69 - ClipperCreek Announces the Shipment of Its 2000th Electric Vehicle Charge Station in the North American Market
AUBURN, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - ClipperCreek, Inc. announced today that it shipped its 2,000th electric vehicle charging station. This major milestone was accomplished in just the first six months of this year and clearly established ClipperCreek, Inc. as the electric vehicle and...
70 - Join in, hands-on! Wide range of activities on the IAA open-air site
FRANKFURT AM MAIN-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - “A Moving Experience.” The slogan of the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) Cars stands not only for numerous new technological developments and vehicle premieres, but also for the many attractions and activities that are moving – in the...
71 - There’s Safety in the Luxury: Custom Obama-Style LCW Presidential Limousine Includes VIP Amenities, Functional Defense
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - LCW Automotive Corp., worldwide manufacturer of limousines and luxury vehicles, announces its 2009 presidential-style Cadillac limousine is in the prototype stage. “There has been a great deal of speculation about the new presidential limousine...
72 - RyanTech Chooses Chrome Vehicle Data to Enhance Online Experience for AAA Members
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Chrome® Systems Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK) and an industry leader in managing automotive data, today announced that RyanTech, Inc. has selected Chrome’s vehicle data to enhance the website services it provides...
73 - Major order for Volvo Buses in Canada
STOCKHOLM-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Regulatory News: Volvo Buses’ (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) subsidiary Nova Bus has received an order for 410 city buses to Montreal in Canada. The order is valued at SEK 1.3 billion and deliveries will be made over three years beginning in 2009. The city...
74 - Supreme Industries Announces Webcast of Its Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Financial Results Conference Call
GOSHEN, Ind.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE Alternext: STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles, including truck bodies, shuttle buses, armored vehicles and luxury motorcoaches, invites you to listen to a live webcast of its conference call...
75 - Motorcycle Industry Council Launches HELMETCHECK.ORG
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - HelmetCheck.org, developed by the Motorcycle Industry Council’s (MIC) Helmet Task Force for riders to verify that a helmet they own, or are considering for purchase, complies with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s safety standard (FMVSS...
76 - IntelliChoice.com Announces Best Overall Value of the Year Awards for 2009 Cars, Trucks, Crossovers and SUVs
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, and part of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORC), today announced the winners of its annual “Best Overall Value of the...
77 - Keep the Old, Skip the New: Americans Commit to Car Care & Reap Savings
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - (Grassroots Newswire) The best investment you can make for 2009 just might be your old car. According to the Wall Street Journal, purchases of new automobiles have plummeted with the economic downturn, but the auto repair business is booming...
78 - Stratus Media Group Sets October Date for Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SMDI) today announced that its “Concours on the Strip” Las Vegas, one of several planned Tour d’Elegance premier destinations, is scheduled to be held on October 23, 24, 25, with event locations to include the...
79 - REPEAT/Exit of Shining Prospect to Improve Alcoa Balance Sheet
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The following is a re-issue of a news release from 2:56 am ET on Feb. 12, 2009: Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced it is exiting the Shining Prospect special purpose vehicle formed together with Chinalco to purchase shares in Rio Tinto plc. Alcoa will...
80 - Exit of Shining Prospect to Improve Alcoa Balance Sheet
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Alcoa today announced it is exiting the Shining Prospect special purpose vehicle formed together with Chinalco to purchase shares in Rio Tinto plc. Alcoa will receive a total of $1.021 billion in cash payable in three installments over a six-month...
81 - Carroll Shelby Engines Unveils New Aluminum 351W Block
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Carroll Shelby Engine Company, a company owned by Carroll Shelby, has introduced a new aluminum 351 Windsor engine block for high performance Ford cars. The lightweight, robust block can be bored and stroked to 427 c.i.d. and is available...
82 - Haybuster to Debut Truck-Mounted Vertical Mixer at National Farm Machinery Show
JAMESTOWN, N.D.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Haybuster Agricultural Products will unveil their new Truck-Mounted Vertical Mixer at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, February 11-14. The new Truck-Mounted Vertical Mixer is Haybuster’s newest addition to their line of...
83 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. Issues February 2009 Edition of Shareholder Newsletter
BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB: AERP), which owns controlling interest in Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today announced the release of its February 2009 shareholder newsletter highlighting the...
84 - Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation to Auction 2009 Shelby 427 GT500 Super Snake on eBay
GARDENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - The Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation will celebrate the inaugural Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race by auctioning the Ultimate Shelby 427 GT500 Package on eBay starting today. The auction, which will end Feb. 19, 2009, includes a new...
85 - Bills to Open Salvage Pools to Unlicensed Individuals Stopped in Alabama Legislature
MONTGOMERY, Ala.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - The Alabama Automotive Dismantlers and Recyclers Association (AADRA) claimed victory last week as bills to open auto salvage pools to unlicensed individuals were halted from hearings before the Alabama Legislature due to strong opposition from...
86 - Research and Markets: The 'Snowmobiles - Global Strategic Business Report' Profiles 9 Companies Including Many Key and Niche Players Worldwide
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Research and Markets For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/78dc45/snowmobiles_glob
87 - Research and Markets: UK Refrigerated Road Transport Market Report Profiles the Major Players in the UK Refrigerated Road Transport Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Research and Markets, pharmaceutical products, and plants/flowers. The type of vehicles used for such refrigerated transportations are refrigerated trailers, refrigerated trucks that include heavy & small trucks and refrigerated vans. In the...
88 - Census Bureau Daily Feature for Sunday, February 8: A Gathering of Corvettes
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 8, 2009 - Profile America — Sunday, February 8th. Corvette fans from across the country are focused on the town of Puyallup, Washington, where the annual Corvette and High Performance meet is winding up its 35th gathering today. Some 10,000 fans of the...
89 - EV-olutionary Theory
-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - During his inaugural address, President Obama spoke plainly about the nation’s energy crisis and our reliance on foreign oil: “. . . each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.” While...
90 - Universal Power Group Launches Power Sports Battery Line
CARROLLTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: UPG) is launching a complete line of power sports batteries at the upcoming 41st annual Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, adding another key category to its growing...
91 - From Sweden with LÖV Tour Arrives at Warren Henry Volvo with the All-New XC60: The Only Car that Stops Itself
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - On February 12, 2009 Warren Henry Volvo will unveil the new XC60 Volvo crossover to the public. The new vehicle will be unveiled at 5:45 p.m. and the event will continue until 8:00 p.m. with a full demonstration of the car’s advanced functions and...
92 - National Check Trust, Inc. Offers the Automotive Industry Free Consultation Designed to Dramatically Improve Cash Flow
MIRAMAR, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - National Check Trust, Inc. (NCT) has been the premier check guarantee and payment solutions provider to the automotive industry since 1991. Since late 2007, when the industry began its downward trend and posed new economic challenges, NCT’s...
93 - Cycle Country Partners With CFMOTO Powersports on Aftermarket Accessories
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX: ATC), the recognized leader in development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing of a variety of products for all terrain vehicles (ATV), garden tractors, and golf carts, today announced today that it is...
94 - Hardee’s Gears up to Sponsor First Race in the New SLOTCAR Web Video Series
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Hardee’s® has signed on as the premier sponsor of the original Web video series, SLOTCAR. The no-holds-barred videos, produced by Animax/Unplugged, launches online this week and parodies one of America’s largest and favorite sports – stock car...
95 - Donaldson Company Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of 11.5 cents per share, payable March 13th to shareholders of record as of February 20th. As of December 31st, there were approximately...
96 - Supreme’s New “SIGNATURE” Van Body Hits Production Line
GOSHEN, Ind.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE Alternext: STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles, including truck bodies, shuttle buses, armored vehicles, homeland response vehicles and luxury motorcoaches, today announced that it has begun...
97 - Iteris, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Revenue Growth of 7% to $16.5 Million
SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US:ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008. For...
98 - Stratus Media Group Announces Kick-Off Date for Tour d’Elegance
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI) today announced its National Tour d’Elegance series will commence on Father’s Day weekend in Beverly Hills, with a kick-off event planned for Friday evening, June 19, 2009, at a soon-to-be-announced celebrity...
99 - Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2009 Third-Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) today reported net sales of $174.7 million for the fiscal 2009 third quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to $159.6 million in the same quarter last year. The net loss for the quarter improved to $2.7 million, or...
100 - Penske Automotive Group to Host Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), an international automotive retailer, will host its fourth quarter and full-year financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern...
101 - Texas Armoring Corporation Offers Obama Presidential Limo to the Public
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Texas Armoring Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of armored limousines and luxury bulletproof vehicles, announced today that the company will offer presidential-style limousines to the public. President and CEO Trent Kimball announced, “With...
102 - Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation and NASCAR Angels Announce Winner of $25,000 Scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The UTI Foundation, in conjunction with NASCAR Angels, NASCAR’s reality TV show that gives deserving individuals a transportation fix, have selected high school senior Matthew Kyle Butts of Clarksville, Tenn., for a $25,000 scholarship to NASCAR Technical...
103 - GE Money and Suzuki Offer Financing for Powersports Enthusiasts
KETTERING, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - GE Money, a division of GE Capital, and American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced a multi-year agreement to provide consumer financing for its motorcycles, all terrain vehicles and scooters. The Suzuki Installment Finance program, managed by...
104 - 2,200 Strong – 10 of America’s Top HBCU Marching Bands Harness the ‘Power of Dreams’ At the 2009 Honda Battle of the Bands
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2009 - As the curtain dramatically closed on the seventh annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, 10 of America’s top Historically Black College and University [HBCU] marching bands brought the house down, leaving themselves completely...
105 - Arctic Cat Reduces Workforce
Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) today announced a workforce reduction in order to align the company’s cost structure with current industrywide market conditions. “Aligning the size of our workforce with sales volumes is a difficult step that we must take during this economic downturn,” said...
106 - Venture Tape Corp. Names New Leader for VentureShield® Product Line
ROCKLAND, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Venture Tape Corp., a worldwide leader in the manufacture of specialty tapes, has named Dan McPhail head of its VentureShield® Product group. McPhail, who has been a product manager for the line for the past several years, will now be the chief...
107 - Phoenix International Introduces Prowler Emergency Response Vehicles for Fire-Fighting and Emergency Medical Services Communities
ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - The All Terrain Vehicle Division of Phoenix International Systems, Inc. has introduced versions of its Prowler RTV (Rugged Terrain Vehicle) for use by the nation’s fire-fighting and emergency response agency operators. These new Emergency...
108 - California Consumers Win as Air Board Votes to Keep R134a Automotive Refrigerant on Shelves
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Consumers and auto enthusiasts across the state claimed victory today as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted in favor of adopting an alternative regulation that would keep automotive refrigerant – R134a – available to Californians...
109 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. Secures Line of Credit
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc., (OTCBB:PSPF) has secured a $1,000,000 line of credit from Crossroads Debt LLC. On January 9, 2009, the Company entered into a revolving credit loan (the “Credit Facility”) with Crossroads Debt LLC, a private...
110 - ExxonMobil Continues Commitment to NASCAR with Mobil 1 Motor Oil and Mobil Lubricants
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - As a reflection of the value of the relationship with the nation's number one motorsport, ExxonMobil today announced the renewal of a long-standing official partnership with NASCAR for its Mobil 1 motor oil and Mobil brand of lubricant products. The...
111 - AutoNation Chairman & CEO Mike Jackson to Speak at Philadelphia International Auto Show
E. NORRITON, Pa.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - The Philadelphia International Auto Show proudly announces that Mike Jackson, chairman and CEO of AutoNation, Inc., will deliver the keynote address at its 2009 Media and Industry Preview Day. The speech will begin promptly at 9:00a.m. on Friday...
112 - Ontario Government Joins Forces with Innovative Auto Part Supplier
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Ontario is creating 42 new jobs and helping retain 65 existing ones by supporting a leading edge manufacturing process at PM Plastics in Windsor. The province is providing a grant of $565,300 to support the company’s investment of $3.77 million over the...
113 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. Announces Investment Banking Agreement for Jones Exhaust Products, Inc. Acquisition
BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB: AERP), which owns controlling interest in Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today announced that the company has engaged an investment banking and mergers and...
114 - During Economic Turmoil, Real Content Group Delivers Mobile Marketing Campaigns, Which Provide Brands Like Ford Motor Company a Cost Effective Way to Directly Connect with Customers
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - When economic times are tough and companies are downsizing, marketing dollars are cut and we see companies seeking alternative marketing methods. The new Ford Flex is the feature vehicle in a mobile marketing campaign in the Dallas market, which rather...
115 - Freescale and China’s Dongfeng Motor Cooperate on Automotive Electronics Technology Development
WUHAN, China & AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Freescale Semiconductor plan to establish a joint automotive electronics lab in China. The lab will be aimed at jointly developing silicon, software and system-level solutions to be used in the next...
116 - Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Automotive Electric Motors – Forecasts to 2014 Provides Top Level Market Fitment, Volume And Value Forecasts
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Automotive Electric Motors - Forecasts to 2014" report to their offering. While electric DC motors have long since raised the comfort levels for front seat passengers...
117 - Barrett-Jackson Records Strong Sales, Exceeds Expectations at 2009 Scottsdale Auction
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company exceeded industry-wide expectations by recording more than $63 million in sales last week during the 38th annual Scottsdale auction. From Jan. 11-18, 2009, the all No Reserve auction featured an eclectic...
118 - Research and Markets: Vehicle Manufacturers in the Race for Environmental Success: 2008/09 Automotive Industry Green Audit & Ranking – A Ground-Breaking Research Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Research and Markets , sales-weighted average CO2 emissions by manufacturer and fleet average CO2 emissions. Benchmarking & comparison The activities, attitudes and strategies of the 12 vehicle manufacturers are charted in a variety of...
119 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. Files Form 8-K Regarding Planned Acquisition of Jones Exhaust Systems, Inc.
BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTC BB: AERP), which owns controlling interest in Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission...
120 - Turbine Truck Engines’ CEO Returns to China
DELAND, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (“TTE”) (OTCBB:TTEG) is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael Rouse, CEO, has returned to China for further high-level discussions with Aerospace Machinery and Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. (“AMEC”), regarding the...
121 - Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. Creates Cutting-Edge Mobile Business Center for Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS), a leading manufacturer of copiers, facsimiles, multifunction printing products, network controllers and toner products, today announced its partnership with Grand-Am Road Racing as the official document...
122 - Barrett-Jackson Fever Sweeps Southwest with Big Winners in Scottsdale and Las Vegas
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2009 - The action at the Barrett-Jackson Auction is heating up in the desert and the winners are taking home hundreds of the world’s top collector cars. A 2008 Barrett-Jackson limited edition Ford GT was won at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las...
123 - 2010 Honda Fury Makes World Debut at New York International Motorcycle Show
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Friday, January 16, at the New York International Motorcycle Show, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. introduced to the world what many have deemed the most radically styled production Honda ever built: the 2010 Fury. The Fury radiates attitude and...
124 - Research and Markets: Terex Corporation and The Competitive Landscape of the U.S. Manufacturing Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Terex Corporation and the U.S. Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing Industry" company profile to their offering. The Terex Corporation company report...
125 - NASCAR Legends Make Barrett-Jackson a Motorsports Haven
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Some of NASCAR’s most famous celebrities and vehicles will appear this week during the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Past and present stars will take part in charity sales, including “The King...
126 - Detroit Custom Chassis Announces Contract to Supply F450 Lo-FloorTM Transit Bus Chassis for Toronto Transit Commission Limited Mobility Fleet
DETROIT-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Detroit Custom Chassis LLC, a Detroit based provider of custom chassis modification services (DCC) and subsidiary of Detroit Chassis LLC, has entered into a long term exclusive contract with Dallas Smith Corporation of Greencastle, Indiana (DSC) to...
127 - Navistar Defense Vehicle Platform Provides Strong Foundation for Future Growth
WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - The U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command awarded Navistar Defense, LLC nearly $79 million to provide 605 vehicles for Operation Iraqi Freedom. The award demonstrates the company’s ability to leverage its existing commercial vehicle...
128 - MOTOR TREND® Announces new MOTOR TREND Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - MOTOR TREND® (www.motortrend.com), a publication of Source Interlink Media, LLC, a subsidiary of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORC), today announces the “MOTOR TREND CERTIFIED ADVANTAGE Powered by...
129 - Intermap Teams with Clemson University to Improve Fuel Efficiency for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
DENVER-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Intermap Technologies today announced that Clemson University is entering the second phase of research efforts sponsored by Intermap. The project is focused on developing a control scheme for hybrid powered passenger vehicles that capitalizes on Intermap’s...
130 - Superior Industries to Close Southern California Manufacturing Plant in Face of Lower Product Demand
VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Superior Industries International, Inc. (NYSE:SUP), a supplier of aluminum wheels to automotive manufacturers, today announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Van Nuys, California, in an effort to further reduce costs and more closely...
131 - Oshkosh Corporation to Announce First Quarter Earnings January 29, 2009
OSHKOSH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, will issue its first quarter fiscal 2009 financial results on January 29, 2009. The results will be discussed on a webcast beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET...
132 - Chrome® Systems Partners with Automotive Information Systems to Deliver Regional Rebate and Incentive Data Products
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Chrome Systems Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK) and an industry leader in managing automotive data, today announced a partnership with Automotive Information Systems, Inc. (AIS) to deliver comprehensive and accurate...
133 - Ford, Microsoft Introduce New SYNC Features at ShowStoppers Press Event
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 9, 2009 - Ford (F), Microsoft (MSFT) and eight partner companies together introduced the latest new features for SYNC — the hands-free information and entertainment system for drivers — during ShowStoppers, the press-only special event during the...
134 - Barrett-Jackson Gears up for Spectacular 2009 Scottsdale Collector Car Event
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - In less than a week, the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction will take center stage in Scottsdale, Ariz. From Jan. 11-18, 2009, the all No Reserve auction will feature everything from muscle cars and classics to a historic vintage...
135 - Tele Atlas Maps Featured in New Mio Devices Deliver Powerful Consumer Navigation Experience
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location based solutions (LBS), and Mio Technology, a leading worldwide maker of portable GPS navigation devices, announced that Tele Atlas digital maps and...
136 - Pioneer Pumps up the Music with Rock Technology in New Subwoofers
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - CES Booth #9827– Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is giving consumers the power to add more bass to their vehicles with the introduction of its new series of Pioneer and Premier branded Champion Pro, ib-Flat Shallow and Champion series car subwoofers. Each...
137 - Pioneer Gives GM Series Amplifiers Cosmetic Boost to Match Great Sound Quality
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - CES Booth #9827 – Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. gave two of its car amplifiers, the Pioneer GM-6400F 4-channel and GM-5400T 2-channel, a cosmetic makeover, providing consumers with an amplified car audio listening experience that looks as good as it...
138 - Research and Markets: Benchmark Your Company against Polaris Industries, Inc. Operating Inside the U.S. Snowmobile and ATV Manufacturing Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Research and Markets , and links to SEC filings. This valuable resource provides the freedom and convenience to conduct further research into the company at your will, be it data-mining or integration into forecast models. Report Summary This 89-page...
139 - TomTom Unveils Connected Portable Navigation Device in the U.S.
CONCORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - TomTom, the world’s leading navigation solutions provider, today announces the GO 740 LIVE, a connected portable navigation device that provides the industry’s best routing and helps drivers take control of their daily drive via automatic delivery...
140 - U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. to Present at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference January 14
CARSON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRTS), announced today that Shane Evangelist, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference, to be held on January 14-15, 2009, at The St. Regis Monarch...
141 - Oshkosh Corporation and Daimler Trucks North America, Acting Through Its Affiliate, Detroit Diesel Corporation, Reach Agreement for Supply of 2010 EPA Engines
OSHKOSH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) announced today that Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler AG Company, will supply engines to the Oshkosh Corporation Fire & Emergency businesses. Daimler will provide the 2010 EPA emissions standards...
142 - SuperCarDirect CEO Ditches Corporate Jet, Drives NASCAR to Work
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - SuperCarDirect.com CEO John Sweeney, who runs the nation’s largest free car classified website, has taken a novel approach to eliminating executive perks. He sold the company’s jet and now drives a NASCAR race car to work. “We took a NASCAR we...
143 - VMware Appoints Tod Nielsen as Chief Operating Officer
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - VMware Inc., (VMW:NYSE) the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter, announced today the appointment of Tod Nielsen to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Nielsen will report directly to President...
144 - CarMax Announces Webcast Information for Upcoming Conference
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) announced today that Katharine W. Kenny, Assistant Vice President of Investor Relations, will present at the Cowen and Company’s 7th Annual Consumer Conference in New York on Monday, January 12, 2009. The presentation will...
145 - Airbiquity Expands Position as Leading Telematics and Connected Services Solutions Provider
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Airbiquity (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in wireless connected services, today announced the expansion of the company’s portfolio to provide automotive and personal navigation device (PND) manufacturers with the most cost-effective, flexible...
146 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Jones Exhaust Products, Inc.
BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB:AERP), which operates Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Jones Exhaust Systems, Inc., one of the...
147 - Valence Technology to Participate in the Deutsche Bank - 2009 Auto Analysts of New York Detroit Auto Conference
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Valence Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLNC), an international developer of safe lithium phosphate energy storage solutions, announced today it is participating in the 2009 Auto Analysts of New York Detroit Auto Conference, hosted by Deutsche Bank, being...
148 - Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Highest December Incentives on Record, Remarkable Jump in Leasing Activity
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,902 per vehicle sold in December 2008, up $221, or 8.2 percent, from November 2008, and up...
149 - Barrett-Jackson to Auction a Record 14 Charity Vehicles During the 2009 Scottsdale Event
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will sell 14 vehicles to benefit various charities at No Reserve during the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jan. 11-18, 2009. The total marks the most charity vehicles ever...
150 - Porsche Reports U.S. Sales for December
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States, today announced December sales in the U.S. of 2,154 units compared to the same period last year when it sold a record-setting...
151 - PTC And Dallara Automobili Celebrate 15-Year Technology Partnership in Building Winning Race Cars
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC), The Product Development Company®, today announced it is celebrating a 15-year technology partnership with Italian company Dallara Automobili, which for decades has specialized in racing car and super-car design and...
152 - Oshkosh Corporation Awarded Contract to Provide Replacement Defense Vehicle Parts
OSHKOSH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-January 2, 2009 - Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) announced today that Oshkosh Defense has been awarded a sole source contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide replacement parts for medium and heavy tactical vehicles. This annual contract has a...
153 - Speedway Motorsports Completes Purchase of Kentucky Speedway
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-December 31, 2008 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:TRK) has added Kentucky Speedway to its portfolio of motorsports facilities, expanding its geographic reach into the Midwest. The completed purchase was announced today by O. Bruton Smith, founder, chairman and...
154 - Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Refinancing
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - Mile Marker International, Inc. (“the Company”) (Pink Sheets:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts manufacturer and distributor, today reported that it had completed the refinancing of several notes that matured on December 1, 2008. The...
155 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. Outlines Goals for 2009 Including Advancement of Roll-Up strategy and Improved Stock Valuation
BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-December 29, 2008 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB: AERP), which operates Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology and a NASCAR Performance Partner, today announced several goals for the company for the 2009 calendar year...
156 - Edmunds.com Looks Back at 2008 and Forecasts 2009 Automotive Trends
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-December 23, 2008 - For the automotive industry, 2008 will be a year to forget. Due to the collapse of the financial industry, car sales plummeted to levels not seen since the early 1990s, when the country’s population was 50 million people fewer...
157 - Titan Machinery Acquires Agriculture Dealership in Minnesota
FARGO, N.D.-(Business Wire)-December 23, 2008 - Titan Machinery Inc. (NASDAQ:TITN) announced today the acquisition of Anderson Power and Equipment, Inc., an agriculture equipment dealership in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The acquisition closed on December 22, 2008. David Meyer, CEO of Titan...
158 - Winter Weather Forecast for Holiday Travel, Tow Truck Operator and Reality TV Star Shares Tips to Avoid a Christmas Ride with Him
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - Most holiday motorists this week won’t give a first thought to tow truck operators, but if weather forecasts prove correct, many of them could come face-to-face with these servicemen. According to AAA’s estimate, 52.4 million Americans are...
159 - GM Selects Alcoa Forged Aluminum Wheels for Chevy Volt
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-December 19, 2008 - Alcoa Automotive Wheels, a division of Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, announced today that it has been awarded the wheel program for the Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle. “Alcoa is pleased to supply forged aluminum wheels for the...
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