At a packed joint meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), officials voted last night to approve a draft long-range guide to the Bay Area's...
Defending event champion Kasey Kahne and 2010 "burnout" winner Joey Logano will be joined by three of NASCAR's biggest names in the fifth annual Pennzoil Victory Burnout Challenge as part of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star...
ShengdaTech, Inc. ("ShengdaTech" or the "Company") (SDTHQ) reported today that it has filed a Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") and proposed Disclosure Statement with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the...
Been wanting to see the world's best professional golfers face off against each other? Been dreaming of a European vacation, staying in a 5-star hotel?
In an effort to encourage dialogue and action and to continue in its commitment toward reducing its environmental impact, the Volvo Group recently hosted two sustainability-related seminars during the Volvo Ocean Race...
CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) recently presented its Partnershipping Award to the Montgomery (Alabama) Area Chamber of Commerce. The award is in recognition of the Chamber's impact on local economic development by working...
VANCOUVER, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) (NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today announced that Volvo Trucks today unveiled its plans to launch a 13 liter heavy-duty...
TrueCar.com, the authority in new car pricing, trends and forecasting released its Performance Scorecards for automotive manufacturers and brands. The Performance Scorecards grade each manufacturer and brand on eight...
MAM Software Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MAMS), a leading provider of business automation and ecommerce solutions for the automotive aftermarket, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized to repurchase of up...
U-Haul Company of Nevada today announced that it has expanded the U-Haul network of self-storage locations with its purchase of an existing Nevada storage facility located at 4950 Duneville Street in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Today, Vehicle Production Group, LLC (VPG), announces the appointment of Steve Barker as Executive Vice President, Commercial & Retail Sales. VPG produces the only factory-built, wheelchair-accessible automotive in the...
Street League Skateboarding and Chevrolet announced today that they have agreed to a partnership that extends to every aspect of the series making Chevrolet the official ride of the upcoming 2012 season.
MONTREAL, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced the winners of its Safe Handling Award for 2011. This award is among the most coveted and respected in the industry. In all, 109 companies were...
Starting today, Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20, the third race of the 2012 North American Ferrari Challenge Series GRAND-AM Road Race will take place against the picturesque backdrop of the Monterey Peninsula, California at...
CHICAGO AND WASHINGTON DC, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) will host a Gala tomorrow May 19, 2012 at the Hilton Chicago to support the efforts of the Republic of Macedonia to join NATO. ...
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE - WGO) today confirmed that it is in receipt of a letter from North Street Capital, LP ("North Street") proposing to acquire all outstanding common shares of Winnebago Industries at a price...
MONTREAL, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Jean-Jacques Ruest, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), will participate in a panel discussion at the Wolfe Trahan & Co.'s Fifth...
Thirty years after its eponymous debut album, ASIA ascended to the top of the Billboard Top 100 chart (where it remained No.1 for nine consecutive weeks), the legendary British classic rock band (with all original members...
MAM Software Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MAMS), a leading provider of business automation and ecommerce solutions for the automotive aftermarket, announced today the appointment of Peter H. Kamin to the Board of...
Energy 1 Corporation (OTC: EGOC) is pleased to report on the results collected from in-use testing of the first, truly, on-demand hydrogen-based retrofit system for over-the-road, class-8 diesel trucks.
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: QTWW ), a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it has signed a supply agreement with Remy...
Thousands of teens have been organizing safe driving activities for the last six months in more than 300 high schools around the country as a part of the Act Out Loud Contest®, sponsored by The Allstate Foundation and...
FEV, Inc., a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that the SAE Foundation's Stefan Pischinger Young Industry Leadership Award has been presented to Shady El Safty, GM China...
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Hartnett to Executive Vice President of Global Construction Products. Mr. Hartnett, 52, has 32 years of experience in a...
Total Car Score (www.totalcarscore.com), one of the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison websites, has named the 2012 Forte sedan and hatchback to its "Top Cars for College Grads" list. This roster of...
The Mineta Transportation Institute (transweb.sjsu.edu) has released its newest peer-reviewed research report, A Framework for Developing and Integrating Effective Routing Strategies within the Emergency Management...
Teledata World Services, Inc. ("the Company") (TWOS.PK) announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire all of the equity of Superior Traffic Controls, Inc. ("Superior"). The transaction will result in the...
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal car insurance company, is pleased to announce the grand prize winner of the "Road to Maker Faire Challenge."
Ford Fund presents Detroit Mayor Dave Bing with a $250,000 grant on behalf of the Youth Employment Program $34,000 provided in scholarships and essay contest awards In recognition of the importance of supporting youth in the...
A war veteran who flew B-29s, an oil roughneck, a chicken farmer...Carroll Shelby was a man of diverse talents. But he will forever be remembered as an automotive icon who transformed sports car racing and brought American...
VinSolutions, the industry leader in advanced software products for automotive dealerships, today announces that its president, Mike Dullea, has accepted a new position within the AutoTrader group of companies. In his new...
Continental Tire is proud to have two tires showcased in the 2012 Consumers Digest "Best Buys in Tires." The ProContact™ and CrossContact™ LX20, both with the coveted EcoPlus Technology, were two of the top-rated tires in...
Bourque Logistics today announced that it has formed an alliance with Watco Compliance Services to offer combined railcar maintenance and regulatory compliance services to rail shippers. The integration of the two services...
Prestolite Performance, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of brands including Mr. Gasket, ACCEL, Lakewood and Mallory, recently broadened its sales team with the addition of Craig Stark as vice president of...
SAE International announces a new book that delves into engine failures and what causes them.
Jim Evans, chief executive officer of Brand USA, testified yesterday before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. At the hearing, entitled "Where the Jobs Are: Promoting Tourism to America," Evans...
California gas prices have been hovering at over $4 per gallon for months. To make matters worse, the West Coast was hit with an economic inconvenience last week when 4 California refineries were temporarily closed for...
General Motors will donate a Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range to the nonprofit Colorado Conservation Trust. The vehicle will be presented June 21 to the winner of a silent auction at the annual "Q for...
Hyundai Motor America presented a $25,000 check to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on Saturday, May 12, 2012 during the opening ceremony of its annual "Walk Like MADD" 5K walk in Huntington Beach, Calif. The walk raised...
CarMD.com Corporation, a leading provider of high tech consumer automotive information and products, today announced the completion of its new corporate headquarters located at 17352 Von Karman Avenue, in Irvine, Calif.
CompuPay Inc., one of the country's leading providers of payroll, tax filing and employer-related services, today announced that it has been named a national member benefit partner for the National Independent Automobile...
CALGARY, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) announced results from its 2012 annual meeting of shareholders. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business. The Company announced...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) announced today the addition of the new 2012 FIAT 500 Sport cars to its fleet of Hertz On Demand vehicles. The sleek Italian compact will roll out to Washington DC, San Antonio, San...
New consumer research conducted by Johnson Controls, the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, finds that 97 percent of Americans are ready for new Start-Stop technology that improves the fuel economy of...
International Automotive Components (IAC) Group interior systems are featured extensively on three of the 10 Best Interiors honored today at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference held at The Henry in Dearborn, Mich.
Lee Ann Pim, owner of Pimco Recovery, located at 1102 N. Main St., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the tire rotation business.
ATLANTA, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/-- Holly and Tim Downs, owners of Atlanta Hope Center, located at 1994 Perkerson Rd. SW, recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the community outreach service they have been...
Inteva Products today announced the student scholarship winners for its Connect the Sky Roof Systems design competition at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) awarding the Innovation grand prize to Jeeho Cha, a junior,...
VANCOUVER, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Deploy Technologies Inc., (CNSX: DEP) (PINKSHEETS: DPLY) announced today that the Company has appointed R. Stuart (Tookie) Angus, Robert Green, Michael Lee, and Vitorio Stana to the...
Stamps first to feature Augmented Reality
SIRVA Worldwide, Inc., a leading global relocation and moving services provider, has strengthened its global network by expanding further into the Canadian market. The company's Toronto location now offers SIRVA's...
Exciting online startup mAuto Store has a lot to shout about as the company announces record sales in less than a month since its first video launch. Today mAuto Store confirmed it has sold thousands of car sun shades since...
For 30 years, Original Parts Group has led the way in Chevelle and El Camino restoration and performance parts. Original Parts Group Incorporated (OPGI) is pleased to announce the 2012 Chevelle and El Camino Restoration...
Estonian President and EU Transport Commissioner to welcome 85 airlines in Tallinn Routes Europe, now in its 7th year, will see a record number of attendees when the 2012 event opens in Tallinn in four days time. The event...
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to an additional $5 million of its common...
TriFactor, LLC, (www.trifactor.com) Jacksonville, FL, a provider of integrated material handling systems, has earned the Most Valuable Partner award from MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). The...
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company and the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) today announced the launch of the LAW® California F&I Library, which is a comprehensive catalog of standardized, legally reviewed...
What's white and green, can fuel up to eight garbage trucks simultaneously and arrives by a standard roll off truck? The answer is Vocational Energy's Portable Fuel System (PFS), displayed center stage in booth 16043...
Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today that their revolutionary new mobile payment service has been implemented in Oakland, CA. Not only can customers now pay for parking with their cell phone using Parkmobile's native...
YELLOW7, Inc. (OTCQB: YLLC) ("the Company"), a rapidly evolving internet media company and a provider of online vacation rental properties, announced today that its premier online vacation rental listing property,...
The SAE Foundation yesterday honored Edsel B. Ford II with its Industry Leadership Award and raised more than $400,000 to fund STEM education programs during the Foundation's 25th Anniversary Celebration at Ford Field in...
With the summer months ahead and many teens looking to complete their driver's education courses, AAA offers advice, resources and tips on selecting a quality driving school to help provide a solid foundation of driving...
MONTREAL, May 17, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Aimia Inc. ("Aimia") announced today the successful closing of the previously announced public offering of $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.60% Senior Secured Notes Series 4...
Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) today announced that construction will begin this summer on an approximately 640,000-square-foot shopping center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Chrysler brand today announced a partnership with the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer), the nation's largest youth sports organization, to create a test drive tour featuring the 2012 Chrysler...
Midtronics, Inc. today announced the completion of initial field testing for the GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Station, the first high-voltage Hybrid/EV vehicle battery service and de-power tool for various hybrid and electric...
Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP), the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the expansion of its "Zipvan" pilot cargo van service to Chicago. With this expansion, the Ford E-150 full size cargo vans currently...
The automotive accessories startup has registered record sales of car sun shades in less than a month. Several customers are sending in their own product photos of Eyes Car Sun Shades as a result of the company's push in...
Fashion Destination Group (FDG) and Working Wardrobes would like to welcome Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel as one of the top sponsors for their June 9th Fashion Extravaganza. Mercedes will showcase luxury cars as part of the...
Riding a bicycle is more than a fun and healthy family activity. Besides being a great way to exercise, many people also use bicycles to commute to work, go to the grocery store, or to visit friends and family. Some people...
May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month, and with an average of 45 youths lost every summer weekend in motor vehicle crashes(1) AutoMD.com is providing teen drivers with important tips to stay safe both on and off the...
Since unveiling its Integrated Electronic Control Panel (IECP) in 2007, the TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) Body Control Systems business has continually evolved the technology that combines major interior...
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced that in 2011 U.S. retail sales for recreational boats, accessories and marine services increased six percent to $32.3 billion, new power and sail boat...
Fred Green, President and Chief Executive Officer, departing after 34 years of service
Inteva Products introduced an interactive and innovative vehicle interior concept at this year's Ward's Auto Interiors Conference on May 17 at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Mich. The Inteva Experience concept...
Inteva Products showcased its ability to Connect the Sky with its Full Panoramic Roof System at the 2012 Ward's Auto Interior Conference, held May 17 at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. Inteva's Connect the Sky...
A new day has dawned on the world of automotive accessories as mAuto Store celebrates the success of its Eyes Car Sun Shade project. The startup has recorded thousands of car sun shades sold in less than a month since the...
The world's largest mobile itinerary management and travel booking service, WorldMate, today announced the availability of the WorldMate API and the accompanying developer portal at https://developers.worldmate.com. The...
SEAT has announced it is committed to expanding its activities in China, following its strong presence at the Beijing Motor Show and the unveiling of SEAT showrooms in eight major Chinese cities on 24 April 2012. Sporty...
The UK's leading car hire excess insurance comparison website, Moneymaxim has today [Thursday 17 May] re-launched their unique car hire insurance comparison tool with a number of brand new features. New comprehensive car...
Ford dealers are now taking orders for the Ford C-MAX Hybrid, which will be more affordable than Toyota Prius v while achieving better fuel economy Class-exclusive technologies include hands-free liftgate, active park assist...
In a little over a month, the summer season will officially begin. Beach-lovers can turn their longing daydreams into reality and children can lounge outdoors at their leisure, unencumbered by the daily grind of school. Many...
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has confirmed that its SmarTrac™ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) product has the technology to help ensure that truck tractors and motorcoaches are able to meet the U.S. Department of...
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR), the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), and Norfolk Southern Corporation have signed lease, construction, and operating agreements for the LYNX Blue Line Extension (BLE) light...
Polk honored The Timken Company and Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. with the 2012 Polk Inventory Efficiency Award during a ceremony held today at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) at the Hyatt Regency...
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) today increased its regular quarterly dividend to 5 cents per share, from 3 cents per share. The new dividend rate will be payable initially Aug. 31, 2012 to shareholders of record Aug. 17,...
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) hosted the annual Courageous Persuaders Awards Celebration, at which high school students who took a stand against underage drinking won $21,250 in scholarships and awards. The...
Three industry heavyweights came together yesterday in a forum on the growing convergence of photovoltaics (PV) and electric vehicles (EVs). Set at the American Solar Energy Society's World Renewable Energy Forum...
Stealthy SHO gets its speed on The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO with Performance Package is the ride of choice for anyone looking to burn rubber after work in the same car she uses to drive to parent-teacher conferences. Click here...
Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS:CVTI) announced today that on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, CEO and President, David R. Parker, will participate as part of a joint company panel presentation at the Wolfe Trahan...
Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS) will appear at the 5th Annual Wolfe Trahan Global Transportation Conference in New York, New York, on Wednesday, May 23, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Michael E. Newcity, Vice President - Chief...
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced that it has extended the expiration date of its offer to exchange up to $595,504,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.837% Notes due 2041 (the "4.837% Exchange Notes")...
Lear Corporation [NYSE: LEA], a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical power management systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on...
MISCOR Group, Ltd. (OTCQB:MIGL) is pleased to announce the authorization of its wholly owned subsidiary, Magnetech Industrial Services, as a distributor for Avtron Industrial Automation, Inc. As a distributor Magnetech...
Since establishing itself as an innovator in mobile technology with the introduction of an app for the Apple iPhone® in October 2009, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) is seeing steady growth in the number of customers...
The Automotive Applications Council of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) released "AHSS 101: Evolving Use of Advanced High-strength Steels for Automotive Applications" today. The AHSS 101 document, which explains...
NGPL PipeCo LLC (the "Company"), a company engaged in interstate natural gas transportation and storage through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC today announced that it intends to...
AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, surpassed a major milestone with its mobile apps for iPhone and Android devices: one million downloads. Available for less than one year, combined original downloads of...
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement in response to a Coordinating Research Council report issued today on the organization's extensive testing of...
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones today announced important changes to the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program. Beginning May 15, the cost of an annual premium for the program has decreased up to nine percent...
