Witness Detroit’s “Green-Collar Revolution”

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:00:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - ROUSH Performance Products, Inc.:

There’s Safety in the Luxury: Custom Obama-Style LCW Presidential Limousine Includes VIP Amenities, Functional Defense

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:00:00 0500

SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - LCW Automotive Corp., worldwide manufacturer of...

TechnoAssociates, Inc. Research Reveals Auto Market Plunge Was Predictable with Crystal Oscillator Production Levels

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:15:00 0500

TOKYO-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - TechnoAssociates, Inc., a Tokyo based consulting firm, reported that the production levels and order results of crystal oscillators for automotive applications is a practical indicator to tell the automotive market conditions. The plunge of automotive...

Penske Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG), an international automotive retailer, today reported an adjusted fourth quarter loss from continuing operations of $2.0 million, or $0.02 per share. This compares to adjusted income from...

Lithia Motors Sells Three Colorado Stores

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

MEDFORD, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD), has completed the sale of its Lithia Centennial Chrysler Jeep, Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Fort Collins, and the small Lithia Hyundai of Fort Collins to local Colorado dealer Doug Moreland.

Avon Automotive Completes Refinancing, Recapitalization

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

CADILLAC, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Avon Automotive Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries announce that it has completed a refinancing and recapitalization that has substantially reduced the company’s debt and improved its capital structure.

As part of the...

Wireless Surveillance Protects Highly Populated South African Residential Community

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

LOS GATOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Burgundy Estate, a new and exclusive community in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa, has deployed a wireless mesh network to ensure the safety of the private community while maintaining an open and public atmosphere. The Firetide...

DealerTrack Announces Departure of ALG CEO John Blair

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:30:00 0500

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK), a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that John Blair, the long-time CEO of Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), will be...

RyanTech Chooses Chrome Vehicle Data to Enhance Online Experience for AAA Members

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:30:00 0500

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...

Race to Stores: Limited-Edition Danica Patrick Poster Available with Purchase of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:50:00 0500

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Sports Illustrated and Alliance, a RockTenn company, have teamed up to offer a Brand Graphiti^TM peel-and-stick poster of racing superstar Danica Patrick with the purchase of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit...

New Progressive Car Insurance Podcasts Give Drivers Info to Go

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:30:00 0500

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Car insurance consumers now have a new source for information on road trips and the latest in car technology. A new podcast feature has been added to progressive.com’s “Articles...

New Wave of LiMo Foundation Members Accelerates Shift towards Open, Inclusive Mobile Ecosystem

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:01:00 0500

BARCELONA, Spain-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - LiMo Foundation™, a global consortium of mobile industry leaders, today announced the addition of six new members, including new board member Telefónica SA, a leading telecommunications operator with global reach. Also joining the...

STRATEGY ANALYTICS: Will the Brazilian Auto Market Weather the Storm?

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:31:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The Strategy Analytics report, “

Motorcycle Industry Council Launches HELMETCHECK.ORG

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:04:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - HelmetCheck.org, developed by the

Garmin® Increases Its Marine OEM Presence

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:00:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that EdgeWater Power Boats has selected Garmin marine electronics to outfit their full range of power boats. With dependable...

Carroll Shelby Engines Unveils New Aluminum 351W Block

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:37:00 0500

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...

Advance Auto Parts to Report Fourth Quarter and Annual Results on February 18, 2009

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:15:00 0500

ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its fourth quarter 2008 and annual financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 18...

Can’t Make Your Car Payment? Follow Edmunds.com’s Advice

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:55:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Consumers facing economic hardship may find themselves struggling to make their car payments.

Advance Auto Parts Names Greg Johnson Senior Vice President, DIY and Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Advance Auto Parts, Inc., (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced the appointment of Greg Johnson as Senior Vice President, DIY and Chief Marketing...

Insurance.com Introduces RateWidget for Car Insurance

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Too busy to save money? A new tool from Insurance.com, the online resource for insurance information and comparison shopping, can help consumers save on car insurance – and it only takes 10 seconds to use. Insurance.com’s new RateWidget tool is...

Office Depot Launches All-New Racing Website to Celebrate New Driver Tony Stewart and Start of 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ Season

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:57:00 0500

BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The start of the 2009 NASCAR® season is almost here, with two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart set to make his debut behind the wheel of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy Impala SS at the famed Daytona (Fla...

GreenChek Receives First European Order – Potentially Worth 8.8 Million Euros Over Four Years

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - GreenChek Technology Inc., a leading globally focused provider of hydrogen fuel cell technology is proud to announce that it has received the first order from United Kingdom distributor, TESEL.

TESEL expects to commence ERD...

Auto Injury Solutions Launches Provider Desktop

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:12:00 0500

WOODBRIDGE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Auto Injury Solutions Inc, (AIS) a leading provider of medical claim management tools for the auto insurance industry announced today the launch of its provider transaction portal,Provider Desktop, featuring the on-line capability for a New...

Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation to Auction 2009 Shelby 427 GT500 Super Snake on eBay

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:22:00 0500

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...

Bills to Open Salvage Pools to Unlicensed Individuals Stopped in Alabama Legislature

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:17:00 0500

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...

Massachusetts Dealer Credits vAuto for Top Pre-Owned Car Sales

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:30:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Acton Toyota of Littleton, Mass., credits its use of vAuto’s proprietary used-vehicle inventory management system for helping it become the top seller of certified pre-owned vehicles in Toyota’s northeast region.

“For the past 17...

Detroit Diesel Previews its BlueTec® SCR Technology at TMC

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:38:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - At the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) Conference today, Detroit Diesel gave journalists a preview of its production-intent version of Daimler’s widely acclaimed BlueTec® technology.

The fuel-efficient DD13...

Research and Markets: '2009 Worldwide Automobile Parts & Supplies Wholesales Report' Features 2009 Current and 2010 Forecast Estimates on the Size of the Industry

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:58:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Research and Markets(

Braintech Delivers Vision Guided Robotic Software for Sony Smart Camera Solutions

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Braintech Inc. has certified its eVisionFactory Lite (eVF Lite) software to run on Sony Electronics’ new generation of Smart Cameras (XCI-SX100/XP), creating a compact vision system suitable for a broad spectrum of 2D and 3D robotic vision guidance...

Telefónica and SK Telecom Join LiMo Foundation Board of Directors

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:01:00 0500

LONDON & TOKYO-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - LiMo Foundation^TM, the global consortium of mobile leaders delivering a common handset platform based on Linux for the whole mobile industry, today announced that the composition of its 2009 Board of Directors will include new Board...

Census Bureau Daily Feature for Sunday, February 8: A Gathering of Corvettes

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:01:00 0500

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...

Company Profile for CarInsurance.com, Inc.

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:40:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - CarInsurance.com was formed as a logical progression of their retail auto insurance agency business. By saving money using online technologies, they work to pass that savings on to consumers. Other online insurance companies show consumers the rates of multiple...

AutoBrag.com Reports Toyota 2008 Market Statistics

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:49:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - AutoBrag, Inc. today released its annual Toyota Motor Corp. (NYQ:

Press Release from the Election Committee of AB Volvo

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:45:00 0500

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Regulatory News:

In preparation of the Annual General Meeting of AB Volvo on 1 April 2009, Volvo’s Election Committee has decided to propose the re-election of Peter Bijur, Leif Johansson, Finn Johnsson (Chairman), Louis...

From Sweden with LÖV Tour Arrives at Warren Henry Volvo with the All-New XC60: The Only Car that Stops Itself

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:02:00 0500

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...

Fitch Affirms Homer City Funding's Pass-Through Bonds at 'BBB-'

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:16:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Fitch Ratings affirms the 'BBB-' rating on Homer City Funding, LLC's (HCF) $830 million ($747 million outstanding) senior secured pass-through bonds due 2019 and 2026 and assigns a Stable Rating Outlook.

HCF is a special purpose...

Pending GAO Study on Off-Highway Vehicles Fatally Flawed

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:30:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Nine national off-highway vehicle (OHV) groups today sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) noting that an ongoing GAO study on OHV use is flawed in such a way that any findings will be skewed against OHV use on federal lands...

Mobil 1 Selected as Factory and Service Fill Motor Oil for Two New Turbocharged Chevrolet Vehicles

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:30:00 0500

FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - ExxonMobil today announced that the company’s flagship brand of synthetic motor oil, Mobil 1, has been selected as the factory fill and service fill endorsed motor oil for the new Chevy Cobalt SS Coupe and Chevy HHR-SS.

Both...

MetroSplash Announces Consumers Can Swap Airline Points and Miles for Gas

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:02:00 0500

LAS VEGAS & DALLAS-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - MetroSplash Systems Group today announced that loyalty program, FuelLinks Cash-for-Gas, is now a participating program in the world's leading loyalty reward program management Web site, Points.com, which is owned and operated by Points...

Will Castro and Unique Autosports Get into the Spirit with Paul Masson Brandy

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:00:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Will Castro, star of the hit Speed Channel series, Unique Whips, has been tapped to represent Paul Masson Brandy, in a wide ranging endorsement deal that will extend across all media. Castro will serve as Paul Masson’s primary brand...

National Check Trust, Inc. Offers the Automotive Industry Free Consultation Designed to Dramatically Improve Cash Flow

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:34:00 0500

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...

MSP Partners Announces All New 2009 Education Program

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:59:00 0500

OTTAWA-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - MSP Partners, an alliance founded by Cisco, Ingram Micro, Intel, Level Platforms and Microsoft, with the active participation of over 20 leading IT vendors and thousands of solution providers and MSPs, today announced the launch of its comprehensive all...

Spring Creek Acquisition Corp. to Acquire AutoChina Group Inc.

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

BEIJING-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Spring Creek Acquisition Corp. (OTCBB: SCRQF, SCRWF, SCRUF):

Highlights

AutoChina Group Inc. is a leading one–stop commercial and...

Copart Adds Fourth Facility in Alabama

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:09:00 0500

FAIRFIELD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) today announced the opening of a new facility in Montgomery, Alabama. This latest addition to Copart’s growing footprint marks the company’s fourth facility in Alabama and the 146th facility world-wide...

Kawanna Brown Honored With 2009 “Lexus Pursuit of Perfection” Award

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:42:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Lexus, America's top-selling luxury automaker, named Kawanna Brown, chief operating officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, as this year's recipient of the Lexus Pursuit of Perfection Award for her outstanding contributions to the...

Research and Markets: Italy Consumer Car Wash Survey Revealed That Italian Motorists Wash Their Car 12 Times per Year

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:15:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Research and Markets(AppOne, a part of

Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives; Automakers Spending 12.5 Percent More to Sell Cars

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:05:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive...

GEICO announces auto insurance rate decreases for Hawaii policyholders

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:49:00 0500

OAHU, Hawaii-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - GEICO has good news for motorists in the Aloha State: a new auto insurance rate plan that will save Hawaii drivers money. The new rating plan went into effect Feb. 1 for new policies and current policies that renew after March 16.

Research and Markets: Unique Focus of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. who had Over $1.5bn Revenues Over a 3 Year Period and Analysis of the U.S. Motor and Generator Manufacturing Industry

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:00:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Research and Markets (CSE...

MDVIP Announces Bret Jorgensen Chief Executive Officer

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - MDVIP, Inc., the national network of...

The Planet Adds ecarlist to Customer Roster

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:00:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - The Planet, the global leader in IT hosting, today...

CarInsurance.com – The Only Site You Need For Online Car Insurance

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:11:00 0500

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - CarInsurance.com expanded its services into Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming this week. Now is the time to shop for insurance in America. As economic times get harder, consumers must shop for car...

Pep Boys Announces Cost Reduction Initiatives

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:30:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY), the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that it will implement approximately $20.1 million in pre-tax cost reduction initiatives to improve the...

Is Your Teen Ready to Drive Alone for the First Time?

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:00:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Why are new drivers more likely to be in accidents? And how can they better prepare themselves to be safe when driving unsupervised?

GEICO will be at MADD’s 3^rd Annual Youth Leadership Summit at the Goodwill building...

GEICO Gecko Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Zoo and Aquarium Tours

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:00:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - GEICO will be handing out free passes to the first 100 children who come to the Miami Metro Zoo on Saturday, Jan. 31 to help celebrate the one year anniversary of GEICO’s traveling gecko exhibit.

The live gecko exhibit is part of an...

Fitch Rates Chrysler Auto WLBVF 2008-A Trust Notes 'AAA'

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:15:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has assigned the following ratings to the Chrysler Auto WLBVF 2008-A Trust:

—$518,682,040 class A floating rate asset-backed notes 'AAA'.

The securities have been privately placed and are backed by...

Betty T. Yee Says California Gas Use Down 5.1%, Diesel Use Drops 8.6%

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:22:00 0500

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Betty T. Yee, Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization (BOE), today announced gasoline figures that show Californians used less gasoline in October 2008 than in October 2007, down 67 million gallons from the prior year, a decline of 5.1...

Iteris, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Revenue Growth of 7% to $16.5 Million

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:05:00 0500

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...

Auto Financial Group Launches “Good News” Campaign

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:20:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Auto Financial Group (AFG), an online provider of residual-based financing products for credit unions, announced today the launch of its “Good News” campaign that offers the lease-like benefits of a balloon loan to dealerships, credit unions...

Edmunds.com Forecasts January Auto Sales: Retail Sales Flat, Fleet Sales Plummet

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:14:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 730,000 units, a 30.1 percent decrease from January 2008 and a 18.1 percent decrease from December 2008, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for...

New Four-Year Contract Awarded To Motorcycle Safety Foundation To Manage Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:35:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has been awarded a new four-year contract by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to continue to administer the state’s motorcycle safety program through 2012.

“The MSF is extremely proud to have...

Civil Service Employees Insurance Group Launches 2009 Youth Scholarship Program for High School Seniors

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:01:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Civil Service Employees Insurance Group (CSE...

Stratus Media Group Announces Kick-Off Date for Tour d’Elegance

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:30:00 0500

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...

Greater Tarrant County Auto Show: January 29 – February 1, 2009 Fort Worth Convention Center

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:35:00 0500

FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The 53^rd Greater Tarrant County Auto Show Opens to the Public Thursday, January 29 at 1 p.m. at the GEICO urges...

PremierGarage Selects Don Shultz as New CEO

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:42:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - PremierGarage, the nation’s largest garage remodeling and...

Travelers Urges Drivers to Review Insurance Coverage in Wake of Troubling Industry Report

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:28:00 0500

HARTFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The Insurance Research Council (IRC) recently reported that by the year 2010, nearly one in six drivers across the United States will be driving without auto insurance. Travelers (NYSE: Harman International Industries, Inc. (NYSE: HAR) will announce results for its fiscal 2009 second quarter on Wednesday, February 4, 2009.

At 4:40 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 Harman’s management will host an analyst and investor...

Johannesburg Buying 143 Scania Buses for New Transport System

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:32:00 0500

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Regulatory News:

Now that Johannesburg is making a major investment in the development of an efficient, environmentally sound public bus concept in the run-up to hosting the 2010 World Cup in football, the city has selected...

CARQUEST’s Exploris store management solution is now installed in over 1000 independent CARQUEST stores

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:14:00 0500

RYE BROOK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - WHI Solutions, the leader in On Demand Business Solutions and CARQUEST, the premier supplier of Automotive replacement products, accessories, supplies and equipment announced that they have successfully installed Exploris in 1000 independent...

Who’s Buying, Who’s Not and Why – Latest Automotive Study from Acxiom Identifies Consumers with Highest Propensity to Buy

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:00:00 0500

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Spiraling fuel costs, an unrelenting credit squeeze and a dramatic decrease in consumer spending conspired to hand the automotive industry one of its worst years on record in 2008. Going into a new year, however, automakers will have additional...

Denver’s Driving Change Program Reduces Vehicular CO2 Emissions

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:03:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Driving Change, the world’s first Internet-based vehicular greenhouse gas (GHG) tracking system, today announced significant reductions in GHG emissions by the City and County of Denver as a result of online feedback on how driving behaviors...

New York State Industries for the Disabled Inc. Provides SOMS Technologies’ microGreen Oil Filter as a Preferred Source Offering

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:01:00 0500

VALHALLA, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - SOMS Technologies LLC, a provider of engine...

Motorcycle Industry Council Urges New Hampshire To Postpone Motorcycle Sound Level Legislation

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:52:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The Motorcycle Industry Council has urged the New Hampshire House Transportation Committee to postpone pending loud pipe legislation until early spring when a new stationary sound test is available. The MIC and the Society of Automotive...

Greater Tarrant County Auto Show: January 29 – February 1, 2009 Fort Worth Convention Center

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:22:00 0500

FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The 53^rd Greater Tarrant County Auto Show Opens to the Public Thursday, January 29 at 1 p.m. at the

Franchise Car Dealers to Reach More Car Buyers through New Nationwide Collaboration between AutoTrader.com and Edmunds.com

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:30:00 0500

NEW ORLEANS-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2009 - AutoTrader.com and Edmunds.com, the two most prominent independent automotive Web sites, today announce that they are collaborating to connect more new car buyers to dealers through a nationwide partnership that will put new car listings...

Arizona Voters Express Strong Support for Speed and Red-Light Cameras

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2009 - Arizona is the first state to implement a statewide speed camera program, with mobile and fixed-site speed cameras deployed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) in both metro and rural areas. A new survey conducted by Public Opinion...

ContactAtOnce!™ Announces License Agreement with Cars.com

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2009 - ContactAtOnce!, a leading provider of internet marketing tools that move online car shoppers into live conversations with dealers, today announced that Cars.com has licensed the ContactAtOnce! service. Cars.com will use ContactAtOnce! to power the...

Autobytel Joins Forces with Gabriels Technology Solutions to Power Lead Fulfillment Automotive Engine for Over 80 Automotive Portals

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:30:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2009 - Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL), a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced that it had joined with Gabriels Technology Solutions, Inc. a leading ecommerce technology provider, to power the automotive fulfillment...

ADP Dealer Services Announces the Acquisition of Automaster Oy

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2009 - The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) today announced the acquisition of Automaster Oy of Helsinki, Finland. The Automaster Group develops and delivers dealer management and importer management systems...

ADP Dealer Services Launches ADP Drive

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2009 - The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) today announced the launch of ADP Drive. ADP Drive takes the Dealership Management System (DMS) to the next level. ADP Drive boasts a new single portal environment...

Venture Tape Corp. Names New Leader for VentureShield® Product Line

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:46:00 0500

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...

Research and Markets: Mexican Automotive Market Report: Passenger Cars, Components and Spare Parts 2007/2008 - 2010 Analysis

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:15:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - In today’s tough economy, getting the best price on a new or used car is more important than ever. With the launch of its new WheelsTV today announced the launch of

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:28:00 0500

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has been named by FORTUNE magazine as one of its 2009 “100 Best Companies to Work For.” This is the fifth consecutive year Inilex Inc., a leading provider of intelligent...

Volvo Buses Introduced in the US and Canada

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:20:00 0500

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Regulatory News:

Volvo Buses (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) is now taking a further stride in its global expansion through the launch of the Volvo 9700 in the US and Canada. For the first time in more than 20 years, buses with the...

Excelsior Springs, MO Signs Contract with American Traffic Solutions for Red-Light Camera Safety Enforcement Program

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - The City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, located 30-minutes from Kansas City in the County of Clay and a small area of Western Ray County, approved a contract with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) to serve as the growing city’s...

AAA Chicago: January Fuel Prices Continue to Climb

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:02:00 0500

AURORA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Fuel prices have increased for the second month after decreasing in the Fall of 2008 in Illinois and northern Indiana. AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased 26 cents...

RepairPal Launches Free iPhone App: Gives Users Accurate Auto Repair Estimates and Roadside Assistance Anytime, Anywhere

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:00:00 0500

EMERYVILLE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - RepairPal (www.RepairPal.com), the leading...

AutoNation Chairman & CEO Mike Jackson to Speak at Philadelphia International Auto Show

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:04:00 0500

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...

Insurance.com RateWatch for Car Insurance: 2008 Marks Year of Record Increases

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - 2008 marked the biggest jump in car insurance rates in five years, with an annual increase of 8% over 2007, according to a new study by Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States.

According to...

Ontario Paves the Way for Electric Cars

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:11:00 0500

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Ontario is joining forces with a world-leading company that creates innovative infrastructure for electric cars — a necessary step in getting electric cars running on Ontario’s roads and highways.

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Research and Markets: Report Available Now on the Russian Car Market for the First Half of 2008

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:42:00 0500

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CTS Awarded Production Program for Turbocharger Sensor

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:01:00 0500

ELKHART, Ind.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced that CTS Automotive Products has been awarded a production program for its new non-contacting two-piece linear position sensors by one of the world’s leading manufacturers of turbochargers. These...

NASCAR Legends Make Barrett-Jackson a Motorsports Haven

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Some of NASCAR’s most famous celebrities and vehicles will appear this week during the 38^th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Past and present stars will take part in charity sales, including...

Gas Tax Increase Worthy of Consideration, According to Edmunds.com and GreenCarAdvisor.com

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Recently, automakers have suggested that the government should increase gas taxes. Meanwhile, the decision makers in eight states are reportedly evaluating the concept of a per mile fee, which would replace existing gas taxes...

Philadelphia International Auto Show Welcomes Back More Than 40 Participating Manufacturers

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:30:00 0500

E. NORRITON, Pa.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - The 2009 Philadelphia International Auto Show, owned and produced by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP), pulls into the Pennsylvania Convention Center January 31 – February 8. The show’s annual Media and...

Detroit Custom Chassis Announces Contract to Supply F450 Lo-FloorTM Transit Bus Chassis for Toronto Transit Commission Limited Mobility Fleet

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:00:00 0500

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...

NADA Used Vehicle AppraisalPRO Powered by vAuto

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:42:00 0500

NEW ORLEANS-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - NADA’s new appraisal product for used car managers is supported by critical used vehicle market days supply data from vAuto, the auto industry’s leading provider of pre-owned vehicle supply, demand and pricing data.

Available...

Research and Markets: Toyota Motor - Company Picshot Is All That You Need To Know About a Company in a Comprehensively Packaged Research Offering

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:06:00 0500

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Autobytel Amends Rights Plan and Enters into Standstill with Coghill Capital Management

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Autobytel Inc. (NASDAQ: ABTL) today announced that it has amended its stockholder rights plan to permit CCM Master Qualified Fund, Ltd., Coghill Capital Management, L.L.C. and Clint Coghill to acquire collective beneficial ownership of more...

Modine Announces Retirement of James R. Rulseh; Regional VP – Americas Spent 31 Years With Company

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:35:00 0500

RACINE, Wis.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), a diversified leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that James R. Rulseh, Regional Vice President, Americas, has decided to take early retirement. His last day of active...

MOTOR TREND® Announces new MOTOR TREND Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:14:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - MOTOR TREND® (www.motortrend.com), a publication of...

Harman International Consolidates Consumer Audio Operations

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:05:00 0500

STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Harman International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR) announced today that it will be consolidating most functions now based in its Woodbury, New York offices into Harman’s existing facility in Northridge, California, including sales...

Automotive Information Systems Inc. (AIS) Creates Alliance with Chrome Systems Inc. to Provide Digital Automotive Incentive and Rebate Information

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:22:00 0500

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Automotive Information Systems Inc., (AIS) the leading provider of OEM incentive and rebate information, has teamed up with Chrome Systems Inc. to supply rebate and incentive information. This relationship allows Chrome to integrate incentive...

Superior Industries to Close Southern California Manufacturing Plant in Face of Lower Product Demand

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00:00 0500

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...

AAA Chicago: Extreme Winter Weather Calls for Driver Preparation

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:23:00 0500

AURORA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Snow, extreme cold and blizzard-like weather expected throughout this week will create extremely dangerous driving conditions for motorists on most highways statewide. AAA Chicago advises motorists to prepare themselves and their car. Motorists...

Autobytel Appoints Automotive Internet Innovator Zane Rathwick as Vice President Development for IT

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:02:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL), a leading Internet marketing services company, today announced that Zane Rathwick has been named as Vice President Development for IT. Rathwick returns to Autobytel from successful tenures at Local.com and Kelley...

Iteris Awarded Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks Contracts by the States of Maine and Nevada — Contracts Have a Potential Value of up to $2.0 Million

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Iteris, Inc. (AMEX: ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today announced that the Company has been selected by the states of Maine and Nevada to provide...

Chrome® Systems Partners with Automotive Information Systems to Deliver Regional Rebate and Incentive Data Products

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:30:00 0500

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...

Detroit Plugs in as Coulomb Technologies Showcases First Electric Vehicle Infrastructure at NAIAS MEDC EcoXperience

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:05:00 0500

DETROIT-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Marking the first public showing of EV infrastructure at the North American International Auto Show, Coulomb Technologies today announced they will showcase their ChargePoint™ Network and Smartlet™ Networked Charging Stations. Coulomb’s EV...

In an Emergency, AAA’s ICE Card Provides Valuable Contact Information

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:32:00 0500

BURNSVILLE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - It’s small enough to fit in your wallet or purse, but in the event of a crash, can play a big role in helping law enforcement officials contact your loved ones.

Called ICE (In Case of Emergency), the identification card...

3M Sign Grant Program Helps Municipalities Meet Federal Transportation Mandate

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:46:00 0500

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - 3M Traffic Safety Systems is launching the 3M Sign Grant Program, a new program designed to significantly reduce road sign replacement costs to local and state governments to meet the latest federal retroreflectivity standards set by the...

TomTom Honored with “Best of CES” Awards at CES 2009

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:26:00 0500

CONCORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - TomTom, the world’s leading navigation solutions provider, today announced that both CNET and LAPTOP Magazine recognized the TomTom GO 740 LIVE with the “Best of CES” award.

The GO 740 LIVE is TomTom’s first connected...

Polaris Schedules 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Release and Conference Call

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter 2008 the morning of Thursday, January 29, 2009.

The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its fourth...

PremierGarage Debuts Seamless Powder-Coated Cabinets in Contemporary Colors and Styles

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Car enthusiasts attending the Barrett-Jackson collector car event this week are getting a first look at the newest line of cabinetry from

ATX Launches Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification for BMW

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:30:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 11, 2009 - ATX Group, the leading independent provider of telematics services to global automobile manufacturers, announced today the deployment of the BMW Assist™ enhanced Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) application for most 2009 and later BMW...

Tesla Motors Introduces Roadster Sport

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:15:00 0500

SAN CARLOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 11, 2009 - Tesla Motors Inc. began taking orders today for the

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:00:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 11, 2009 - Granite Digital, a leading manufacturer of electronic products, has begun shipping its new line of Save A Battery™ 12 Volt Chargers, Maintainers and Testers. Designed to support all lead acid, AGM, and Gel Cel batteries, they not only...

Invest in America Offers Incentive for Credit Union Members’ Car Purchase

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:11:00 0500

On Wednesday, January 7, representatives of General Motors and Chrysler Corporations announced the expansion of the “Invest in America” pilot discount purchase programs to credit union members. These programs are being made available to the members of the nation’s...

Ford, Microsoft Introduce New SYNC Features at ShowStoppers Press Event

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:07:00 0500

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...

Airbiquity Enables Connected Services for Ford SYNC

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:31:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 9, 2009 - Airbiquity (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in wireless...

Barrett-Jackson Gears up for Spectacular 2009 Scottsdale Collector Car Event

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:12:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - In less than a week, the 38^th 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...

Tele Atlas Maps Featured in New Mio Devices Deliver Powerful Consumer Navigation Experience

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:00:00 0500

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...

New Pioneer Single CD Players Offer Advanced Features That Elevate In-Car Experience

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the number one car audio manufacturer in the world today, continues to expand its in-car entertainment and connectivity options with a new line of

Pioneer Gives GM Series Amplifiers Cosmetic Boost to Match Great Sound Quality

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - CES Booth #9827 – Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. gave two of its car

Rand McNally Travel Guides Made Available on NAVIGON GPS Navigators

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Rand McNally announced today that it has licensed Rand McNally Scenic Routes and City Guides for NAVIGON’s line of personal navigation devices (PNDs). Available Spring 2009, NAVIGON becomes the first company in the GPS industry to provide Rand...

New Zoombak GPS Recovery™ Product Offers Real-Time Vehicle Recovery to Auto Dealers’ Customers at No Monthly Charge

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Zoombak™ (www.Zoombak.com) today unveiled Zoombak GPS Recovery...

Inilex Acquires SkyWay Systems, Expanding Its Telemetry Automotive Solutions

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:01:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Inilex, a leading provider of intelligent telemetry solutions, today announced...

TomTom Unveils Connected Portable Navigation Device in the U.S.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

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...

Research and Markets: Saab 2008 Company Profile Edition 3 is Now Available

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:09:00 0500

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ECOtality Initiates EV Micro-Climate Program and Challenges Policymakers to Pave the Way for Electric Vehicles

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced the launch of the EV Micro-Climate program and challenged policymakers to proactively assist automakers in launching electric...

William J. (Jeff) Marshall, Chairman and CEO of Green Earth Technologies, is the Featured Guest in an Audio Interview at SmallCapVoice.com

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. announced today that a new audio interview featuring, Green Earth Technologies (Pink Sheets: GETG), a leading manufacturer and marketer of “green” environmentally safe consumer packaged goods products is now available...

Schnitzer Steel Reports First Quarter Results

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:30:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCHN) today reported a net loss of $34 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, for the fiscal 2009 first quarter ended November 30, 2008. The pre-tax operating loss of $50 million included non-cash inventory...

Progressive.com Maintains Position as Best Car Insurance Shopping Site

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - What’s the best Web site for car insurance

Wipro-NewLogic’s High Speed Interface Technology to Be Included in Microsoft Corporation’s Microsoft Auto Platform

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:48:00 0500

LUSTENAU, Austria-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Wipro-NewLogic, the semiconductor IP business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) and the number one provider of wireless connectivity IPs, today announced the inclusion of its IEEE 1394 software stack in the Microsoft Auto platform, targeted at...

Small Car Market Faces Potentially Large Problems, Reports Mintel

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:11:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - As Detroit struggles with a disappointing year-end, market...

Autobytel’s MyRide.com to Power Womensforum.com Auto Channel

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:02:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq:ABTL), a leading automotive marketing services company, today announced that the company’s flagship site, MyRide.com, will power a new auto channel for Womensforum.com, one of the internet’s leading women’s...

Oshkosh Corporation and Daimler Trucks North America, Acting Through Its Affiliate, Detroit Diesel Corporation, Reach Agreement for Supply of 2010 EPA Engines

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

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...

ecoRoute™ from Garmin® Helps Drivers Save Gas and Money Through Fuel-Efficient Paths, Smarter Driving Habits

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today introduced ecoRoute, a free software update that helps drivers conserve money and fuel, easing growing pressures on personal budgets and...

ECLIPSE Introduces the “AVN+Portability” Concept with the AVN4430, a CES 2009 Innovations Honoree

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 0500

TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - FUJITSU TEN LIMITED, manufacturer of leading automotive electronics, unveiled the ECLIPSE AVN4430 in-vehicle navigation system. This new product is the latest realization of the company’s AVN concept, which revolves around the three core points...

SuperCarDirect CEO Ditches Corporate Jet, Drives NASCAR to Work

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:33:00 0500

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...

The March Group Announces the Acquisition of E.H. Burrell by Fleet Pride

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:17:00 0500

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - The March Group, a leading private mergers and...

CarMax Announces Webcast Information for Upcoming Conference

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:00:00 0500

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 7^th Annual Consumer Conference in New York on Monday, January 12, 2009. The...

Airbiquity Reveals Connected Services Solutions

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:05:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Airbiquity (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in wireless...

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