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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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,...
Driver Greg Biffle salutes Red Cross blood donors during the May 19 NASCAR® Sprint® All-Star Race. The No. 16 Ford Fusion will sport a "Saluting Our All-Stars" patriotic paint scheme, highlighting the 33 blood donors who...
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...
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...
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...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD), along with Presenting Sponsor State Farm®, is announcing today the 10 teens chosen to be part of MADD's first-ever National Teen Influencer Group. Through MADD's Power of...
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...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) and its Gold Plus Rewards program sweeps the first annual FlyerTalk Awards garnering top honors for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits in the Americas, Europe/Africa, and Middle...
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...
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...
Hop in the driver's seat, buckle up and start your engines because Activision Publishing, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and leading independent racing game developer Eutechnyx...
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...
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...
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...
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...
VICTORIA, May 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Victoria Hyundai is pleased to announce that it will donate a brand new 2012 Hyundai Accent in support of the BC Cancer Foundation at the annual Jingle Mingle Silent Auction. The 2012 Hyundai...
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...
Ferrari is back in GRAND-AM, and the sports car industry is taking notice. Joining the Rolex Series in 2012 with a model built specifically for GRAND-AM competition – the new Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am – Ferrari has won...
Fans of racing, "The Dark Knight" and Mountain Dew® (DEW) start your engines! Mountain Dew and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will give fans everywhere a first taste of this summer's most anticipated blockbuster, Warner Bros....
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...
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...
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...
Actress Diane Kruger is one of more than 35 environmental enthusiasts and early adopters in California enjoying the benefits of the Mercedes-Benz hydrogen electric fuel cell vehicle, the B-Class F-CELL - the first...
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Findings from a new survey commissioned by AT&T* as part of the "It Can Wait" campaign indicate Hispanic teens are highly vulnerable when it comes to texting while driving. A shocking 54 percent of Hispanic teens admit...
Everyone has a role to play in encouraging the further adoption of electric vehicles throughout the UK according to industry experts Office of Low Emissions Vehicles, Transport for London, PwC and HertzContinued...
SAE International hosted the Formula SAE Michigan competition on May 11-12. The competition takes college students out of the classroom and encourages them to apply textbook theories to real engineering processes.
Car crashes end more teen lives every day than cancer, suicide and homicide combined. That's why AAA Michigan, the Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) joined...
GS Battery (GSB) announced today that it has received an Award of Excellence trophy by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation (YMMC) during their recent Annual Supplier Conference. The award was given for achieving 100%...
Racing Limos America, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Technology Group (OTC:ATYG), posted a 53.4% increase in revenues over the previous quarter, topping recent estimates.
The Automotive Applications Council of the Steel Market Development Institute today honored General Motors Co.'s (GM) Chevrolet Volt design and engineering team with its annual Automotive Excellence Award. The team was...
Global performance improvement solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) announced that Scott Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer, and Sharon Esposito-Mayer, Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at...
Alcantara materials were featured on some of the world's most prestigious brands displayed at the recent 2012 Beijing International Auto Show, including Porsche, Audi, Maserati, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Mercedes.
Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR), the global information technology (IT) standards body for retail automotive and related industries, has released a new major version of its transport specifications.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) is pleased to announce three corporate location openings. The Company has opened two since January 1, 2012 and has plans for a third location in July.
U-Haul is proud to announce that it is partnering with Tree Canada, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to planting trees in Canada. Since 1945, U-Haul has been committed to conducting business in a socially responsible...
Like in motor racing: fully focused on peak performanceFrame, swinging arm and wheels made of carbon in line with the Audi ultra lightweight design principleHead of Design Wolfgang Egger: "Stringent functionality and extreme...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced that through its partnership with Vauxhall Motors, customers will be able to rent the stylish, electric Ampera from the...
National Technical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTSC) (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, today announced that management is scheduled to make an investor presentation at the 13th Annual B. Riley &...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced that it will help promote Source London's electric vehicle (EV) charging network to Hertz customers in support of...
JMPR Public Relations today announced it has been appointed as the agency of record for The Coker Group, overseeing media outreach for the family of companies that includes several tire and wheel manufacturers, a bicycle...
According to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, auto sales are rebounding in the United States due to the plethora of redesigns and new introductions during the last few...
Armored AutoGroup today announced that it has scheduled a conference call for its current bondholders to be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. EDT to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended March 31,...
www.t3motion.com - T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TTTM) a producer of clean/green technology, announced that two of its products were featured on Wealth TV's Boys Toys show, a television series that covers the gadgets...
Just in time for summer top-down driving, the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) has named the Mazda MX-5 Miata its 2012 Favorite Fun Entry-Level Convertible.
Remy International, Inc. (OTC-PINK: RMYI), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of starters, alternators, and hybrid/electric motors and generators, announced today the signing of an agreement to supply its...
Carroll Shelby brought muscle cars to car renters throughout the US, forming an iconic partnership with The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), and he will always be remembered as a driving force behind Hertz's 1966 Rent A...
Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Raaj Thilak Raveendran completed extensive analysis on the European Motor Services Market. The research expert led a short teleconference about new findings that affect the market.
SAE International offers a book that provides a historical review of safety features appearing on passenger cars that have been produced for sale in the U.S. from 1900 to the present. A main theme throughout "Occupant...
Coloplast North America, a provider of products and services for people with intimate medical needs, has announced a corporate sponsorship of Michael Johnson, formula racing's first paralyzed driver.
Hyundai Motor America this week introduced an all-new mobile application for the Hyundai-developed Blue Link® telematics platform. The mobile app allows subscribers to remotely access various Blue Link® features and services...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, was voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat's 2012/13 Car Rental Survey. The Zagat Car Rental Survey was conducted among...
It has been 20 years since the first Nissan Altima rolled off the line in Smyrna. Today, more than 4.4 million Altimas later, Nissan celebrates another milestone: production of the top-selling vehicle's fifth generation.
Voith has introduced its patented SensoTop technology for heavy-duty transit buses into the North American market. SensoTop is designed to optimize bus transmission gear-shifting to reduce fuel consumption, saving transit...
Boxman Studios, the recognized leader in immersive branding via modified shipping containers, along with the innovative agency Action Marketing of Boulder, CO launched the Ford "Go Further" Tour this week.
Program brings together 40 dealers with 67 minority-owned suppliers Designed to foster more dealer purchasing from minority suppliers Concept fashioned after Chrysler Group's benchmark Supplier Matchmaker Chrysler...
The historic Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana, will become a giant treasure chest of automotive memorabilia June 1-3 when Auctions America by RM offers the largest private collection of high-quality scale models, fine...
Dynasty Limousine Inc. (PINKSHEETS: DNYS), a full service Luxury Transportation and Limousine firm covering the southeast United States, has released the results from operations in the first quarter of 2012.
Moto Guzzi USA, the North American importer of the Piaggio Group's iconic Moto Guzzi motorcycle brand, is introducing Moto Guzzi Originals, a new website for individuals who have a passion for brands and products that...
Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD), has appointed Sabrina Anderson and Dan Bernethy as Sales Representatives to better serve automobile dealers in California. "With the passage of AB 1215 requiring dealers to provide a vehicle...
The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has taken the driving trials of the super sports car of the future a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. The 918 Spyder is...
AAA projects 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, an increase of 1.2 percent – or 500,000 travelers – from the 34.3 million people who traveled one year ago....
Governor Tom Corbett today discussed his proposed 2012-13 budget during a visit to the Porsche Northeast Retail Support Center, citing the Northampton County employer as an example of the global economy impacting our state.
FIAT launches 'Spin to Win' application on Facebook® to give away ten Fiat 500 Sport vehicles exclusive to the brand's Facebook fans The original 500,000 Facebook fans to be eligible for a $500 loyalty reward...
ClassicCars.com, the world's largest online marketplace devoted to classic and collector vehicles, and instaVIN™, a leading provider of vehicle history reports, announced a partnership that provides the availability of...
Advanced powertrain and vehicle systems engineering company FEV, Inc. announced the recipients of the FEV Powertrain Development Award, presented to three collegiate teams that designed, developed and demonstrated exemplary...
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