Vision Industries Enters into Distribution Agreement with Los Angeles Freightliner

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Vision Industries Corp. (OTCBB: VIIC), producers of the zero emission plug-in electric/hydrogen fuel cell Tyrano™ truck, announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with

FPL Group and Duke Energy Investing $600 Million to Convert Vehicles to Plug-in Hybrid or Electric by 2020

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE:FPL) and Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) today announced a commitment to transition their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles.

The announcement was made during the Clinton Global...

Clean Energy to Acquire BAF Technologies, Leading Natural Gas Vehicle Technology and Conversion Company

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:30:00 0500

SEAL BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - With growing demand for natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in the United States, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire BAF Technologies, Inc. of Dallas, Texas, the leading provider of natural...

Research and Markets: UK Vehicle Rental, Leasing and Fleet Management Industry Outlook to 2010: Buyer Spend and Procurement Strategies and the Impact of Recession and Recovery

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:30:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Celadon Group Announces Dates for Earnings Release and Conference Call

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:53:00 0500

INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Celadon Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CLDN) will release its fiscal 2010 first quarter results on Wednesday, October 28 after the close of the market. A conference call to discuss the quarter will be held on Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 a.m. ET...

AlertDriving Expands Global Footprint

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:46:00 0500

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - AlertDriving, the global leader in fully integrated fleet risk...

I.D. Systems and Pendulum Services Offer Vehicle Asset Management to U.S. Military

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

CHARLESTOWN, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Pendulum Services LLC (Networkfleet®, a leader in wireless fleet management, today...

PHH Corporation Announces Proposed Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:58:00 0500

MT. LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - PHH Corporation (NYSE:PHH) ("PHH" or the "Company") today announced its intention to offer $200 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2014 (the "notes"), subject to market and other conditions. PHH also expects...

Azima DLI to Lead Two Presentations at the Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium 2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Global condition monitoring services company Azima DLI today...

Mansfield Oil and Yara Partner To Help Fleets Comply with Clean Air Act 2010 Standards

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

ATLANTA & TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - In an exclusive partnership agreement announced today, Mansfield Oil Company, the $5.1 Billion fuel supply and logistics firm serving 49 states and parts of Canada, and Yara International, a global leader in NO_x (nitrogen...

Edmunds.com Analyzes September Auto Pricing and Sales Trends: Predicts SAAR

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:33:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - As the auto industry recovers from perhaps the biggest aberration in its sales history, Royale a Cabot Coach Builders Company has embarked on a...

F&I Administration Announces SCS Auto Integration with Impact Group

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - F&I Administration Solutions, North America’s leading provider of software solutions for the administration of automotive F&I products is pleased to announce the launch of the integration of its SCS Auto administration platform with the...

BorgSolutions Enters Into Partnership With GulfTrak Asset Management For Middle East Distribution

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:45:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - BorgSolutions, the leading provider of fleet management solutions that reduce operating, labor and other costs for construction, oil & gas, fleet rental and transportation companies, and GulfTrak Asset Management...

KAR Holdings, Inc. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:58:00 0500

CARMEL, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - KAR Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle and salvage auction services in North America, announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public...

Terra Environmental Technologies Launches New Web Site

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:09:00 0500

SIOUX CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) (“Terra”) announces that Terra Environmental Technologies Inc. (“TET”), a wholly-owned Terra subsidiary, has launched a new Web site at Networkfleet®, a leader in wireless fleet management, today...

Continuing Weak Market, Increased Provision for Income Tax Expense Contributed to 3Q Loss for Navistar

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:44:00 0500

WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV):

Manufacturing Segment Profit of $110 million for 3Q
Fiscal year 2009 guidance set at $4.95...

PHH Corporation to Present at Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:57:00 0500

MT. LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - PHH Corporation (NYSE: PHH) is scheduled to present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. EDT at the Hilton New York, New York City for 40 minutes. George Kilroy, acting chief executive...

Sword Apak Selected to Implement Global Wholesale Finance Solution at Daimler Financial Services

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Daimler Financial Services AG, a company of the Daimler Group, has selected Sword Apak (part of the Sword Group) to implement a universal Wholesale Finance solution as part of its Global Products, Processes and Systems Program. The initial rollout...

KAR Holdings Announces Changes in Management Team

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:00:00 0500

CARMEL, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - KAR Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of vehicle and salvage auction services in North America, today announced the appointment of Jim Hallett as its Chief Executive Officer, replacing Brian Clingen who will remain as Chairman of the Board of...

GreenRoad Welcomes Geoff Tate to Board of Directors

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - GreenRoad, a global pioneer in improving driving behavior, today announced that Geoff Tate has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Tate brings more than 30 years of experience and a record of successful leadership in rapidly...

Reportlinker Adds European Fleet Sales 2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:20:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.

Reportlinker Adds European...

Edmunds.com Anticipates Sub Nine Million September SAAR; Updates “Cash for Clunkers” Hangover Analysis

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:21:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, forecasts that the first two weeks of September will have a SAAR (Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate) of 8.4 million. Included in this forecast are approximately 30,000...

Power Management/Anti-Idling Technology Provides Law Enforcement Agencies with Efficient, Cost-Effective Way to Operate Vehicle Electrical Systems During Stops Without Engine Engaged

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:18:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Saving money and improving the environment are two of today’s most pressing issues. That’s why Energy Xtreme, a power solutions company, designed the Independence Package, a unique power management system that operates a...

Aura’s Generator Incorporated into Azure’s Balance™ Hybrid Electric Vehicle Delivered to U.S. Post Service

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:15:00 0500

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Aura Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: AUSI) announced today that Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) incorporated the AuraGen generator into its Balance™ Hybrid Electric vehicle, which is the newest addition to the United States Postal...

PHH Corporation Announces Pricing of Series 2009-2 Asset Backed Notes Offering by Chesapeake Funding LLC

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:08:00 0500

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - PHH Corporation (NYSE:PHH) today announced the pricing by its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Chesapeake Funding LLC (“Chesapeake”), of $850 million in aggregate principal amount of its Series 2009-2 Floating Rate Asset Backed...

Marsh Expands Relationship with GreenRoad to Offer Risk Services to All Fleet Clients

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, and GreenRoad, a leader in improving driving behavior, today announced that they are teaming together so that all Marsh U.S. brokerage clients will have the opportunity to obtain...

New Program Lets Vehicle Buyers Negotiate Prices Online with Interactive, Real Time Features

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

SAN DIEGO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Until GM and eBay announced they had joined forces to allow shoppers to ‘buy it now,’ many of the automotive and RV dealers that Matt Christensen talked with believed that people wouldn’t buy big ticket merchandise, such as a car or...

ARKNAV: 3D G-Force Recorder for Reducing Vehicle Maintenance, Monitoring Driving Habits and Recording Impact

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:00:00 0500

TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Based in Taiwan, ARKNAV is fast becoming a leader in the provision of superior Global Positioning System (GPS) peripherals and innovative integrated tracking solutions.

Producing GPS devices for 20 years, we lead the industry...

Research and Markets: Auto Radar - Intelligence & Insights from Key Global Automobile Markets – India Covers the Key Strategic Automobile Market of India

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:31:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Research and Markets(

Oshkosh Defense Selected to Produce U.S. Army’s FMTV, Receives First Delivery Order for $280.9 Million

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:28:00 0500

OSHKOSH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) for the U.S. Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles...

ARAMARK to Expand Uniform Fleet with Hybrid Vehicles

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:00:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - ARAMARK Uniform Services will expand its fleet – the 11th largest private fleet in the United States – with 50 hybrid vehicles. The addition of the alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) will increase the fleet’s energy efficiency and help protect the...

Navistar Financial Announces Renewal of $650 Million Dealer Inventory Funding Facility

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:32:00 0500

WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Consistent with previous guidance, Navistar Financial Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), today announced that as part of its strategy for refinancing its wholesale portfolio it...

“Cash for Clunkers” Hangover Taking Its Toll on Auto Sales, Reports Edmunds.com

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:50:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - The "Cash for Clunkers" party is...

Networkfleet Celebrates Milestone Ten Year Anniversary

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Networkfleet, Inc., a leader in wireless fleet...

GE Security and Liberty Mutual Agency Markets Team Up to Improve Fleet Operations, Driver Safety with Onboard Advisor™

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:59:00 0500

BRADENTON, Fla. & BOSTON-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - GE Security, Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE:GE), and Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, a strategic business unit of Liberty Mutual Group, today announced national availability of Onboard Advisor™.

Better Place Targets Tokyo Taxis for Battery Switch Application

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:00:00 0500

TOKYO-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Better Place today announced that it has received an award from the Japanese government to conduct a pilot project in Tokyo for the world’s first electric taxis with switchable batteries. Better Place will partner with Tokyo’s largest taxi operator...

Pilot Freight Services Shows Continued Growth Throughout 2008

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

LIMA, Pa.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of...

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...

Major order for Volvo Buses in Canada

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:22:00 0500

STOCKHOLM-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Regulatory News:

Volvo Buses’ (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) subsidiary Nova Bus has received an order for 410 city buses to Montreal in Canada. The order is valued at SEK 1.3 billion and deliveries will be made over three years...

Compli Releases Version 5.0 to Their Clients

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:00:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Compli®, the leading provider of on-demand dealership compliance management software for U.S. auto dealers, today announced the release of Version 5.0 of the Compli Dealership Compliance Management System (DCMS).

Version 5.0...

Kubota Announces Drop-in Fire Suppression Unit for RTV900 Worksite Utility Vehicle

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:13:00 0500

TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Kubota Tractor Corporation has partnered with E.J. Metals, Inc. of Hortonville, Wis., to launch an exclusive drop-in high pressure fire suppression system, which is performance-matched and hydraulically-powered by Kubota’s RTV900 Worksite...

Lockheed Martin Selects Click Commerce Parts to Support Supply Chain for U.S. Military Auto Parts

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:28:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Click Commerce Inc., the leading provider of service network solutions, today announced that its Parts Planning Solution will be used by Lockheed Martin to support vehicle sustainment for the U.S. military’s ground vehicles in a 10-year contract worth...

Acacia Subsidiary Enters into License Agreement with Air-Trak

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:00:00 0500

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG) announced today that its subsidiary, Telematics Corporation, has entered into a patent license agreement with Air-Trak. The Telematics technology generally relates to systems and methods for...

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...

GKN Driveline Viscodrive Coupling on New Suzuki Wagon R

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:33:00 0500

TOCHIGI, Japan-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - All-wheel-drive (AWD) versions of Suzuki's new Wagon R, recently launched in Japan, are being equipped with GKN Driveline's Viscodrive®coupling.

The Viscodrive coupling is a compact, lightweight unit...

inthinc Expands Sales Organization

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:02:00 0500

SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - inthinc, a developer and manufacturer of technologies to improve

Navistar’s PartSmart Value Line Offers Smart and Reliable Choice for Customers

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - In response to the tough economic times, Navistar (NYSE:NAV) is launching a new value line, private label brand of truck parts aimed at cost-conscious truck owners. Known as PartSmart™, the new product line offers quality products that cost...

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...

Autobytel Appoints Curtis DeWalt Chief Financial Officer

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:00:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL), a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced that it has appointed Curtis E. DeWalt as its new Chief Financial Officer.

DeWalt, 54, Autobytel’s current Senior Vice...

Utility Trailer Dealer Utility Sales of the Ozarks Doubles in Size

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:15:00 0500

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Utility Trailer...

American Suzuki January 2009 Sales

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:14:00 0500

BREA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - American Suzuki Motor Corporation:

OPENLANE Appoints Automotive Fleet and Finance Veteran Daniel F. Farrar as Chief Executive Officer

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - The Board of Directors of OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced the appointment of Daniel F. Farrar as Chief Executive Officer...

Chrome Systems Delivers Enhanced Automotive Description Service for Remarketers

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:30:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Chrome® Systems Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK) and an industry leader in managing automotive data, today announced the launch of a new and more powerful version of its Automotive Description Service (ADS) designed...

Acacia Subsidiary Enters into License Agreement with Telogis

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:01:00 0500

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that its subsidiary, Telematics Corporation, has entered into a patent license agreement with Telogis, Inc. The Telematics technology generally relates to systems and methods for...

Cummins Offers Voluntary Retirement Package to Hourly Workers in Southern Indiana

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

COLUMBUS, Ind.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that it has offered a voluntary retirement package to hourly employees in southern Indiana who meet certain eligibility criteria.

Approximately 700 employees are eligible for the program...

Quake Global to Provide Satellite Modems for PeopleNet’s Dual-Mode Wireless-Satellite Communications Solution

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:01:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Quake Global, Inc., a leading manufacturer of satellite modems for the trucking and heavy equipment industries, announced today that PeopleNet has chosen Quake Global to provide satellite communicators for its new Dual-Mode asset tracking...

VSE Opens Vehicle Modernization Facility in Kuwait

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:24:00 0500

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - VSE Corporation (NASDAQ GS:VSEC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week for a new 900,000-square foot Route Clearing Vehicle (RCV) refurbishment complex. VSE serves as the prime contractor for the RCV Fleet Modernization Program in Iraq and...

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...

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...

Motor Coach Industries’ Plan of Reorganization Confirmed

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:51:00 0500

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Motor Coach Industries (“MCI” or “the Company”) announced today that Judge Brendan L. Shannon of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware yesterday entered an order confirming the Second Amended Joint Plan of...

Port of Oakland Seeks Master Lessee for 168 Acres of Prime Port Property

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:58:00 0500

OAKLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The Port of Oakland released Addendum No. 1 to the Port’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued on January 9, 2009. The Port is soliciting bids for a master lessee for the Port’s portion of the former Oakland Army Base (OAB) and other...

Casella Waste Systems to Implement Additional 200 Units of OPS-1 On-board Oil Refining System

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:45:00 0500

SHELTON, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Oil Purification Systems (OPS) (

vAuto and Carfax Expand Partnership

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

NEW ORLEANS-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Auto industry information technology leaders vAuto and Carfax have announced plans to expand their existing partnership.

Company officials said the new effort will greatly enhance a used-car dealer’s ability to access...

Actuate, BIRT and ABS Nautical Systems Set Sail With OEM Agreement for Fleet Management Software

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Actuate Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTU), the leader in delivering Rich Internet Applications Without Limits™, today announced that ABS Nautical Systems(NS) has embedded Actuate and BIRT, the leading open source information application development...

DealerTrack Launches Enhanced CRM Solution with Internet Lead Management

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:30:00 0500

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2009 - DealerTrack Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK), a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced the launch of an enhanced Customer...

DealerTrack Launches ‘OpenTrack’ Program to Integrate Third-Party Vendors with the DealerTrack Arkona DMS

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:30:00 0500

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2009 - DealerTrack Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK), a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced the launch of OpenTrack, a new program...

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...

California Consumers Win as Air Board Votes to Keep R134a Automotive Refrigerant on Shelves

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:15:00 0500

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Consumers and auto enthusiasts across the state claimed victory today as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted in favor of adopting an alternative regulation that would keep automotive refrigerant – R134a – available to...

Iteris Announces Early Retirement of $1.5 Million in Convertible Debt

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:30:00 0500

SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Iteris, Inc. (AMEX: ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today announced the early retirement of $1.5 million in convertible debentures for $1.47 million...

Aura’s Oasis All-Electric Refrigeration Solution is Exempt from the New CARB TRU Regulations, Enforcement to Begin in July 2009

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:15:00 0500

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Aura Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:AUSI) announced today it was informed that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Jan. 16 cleared the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to begin enforcing its regulations to reduce particulate...

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.

California-based AutoSoft at NADA: Booth #1749 - AutoSoft International today announced the release of AutoSoft Traffic COP, an affordable, uncomplicated, no-contract tool to manage and automate CRM efforts in the dealership, designed exclusively for the AutoSoft DMS...

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

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Research and Markets (Inilex, a leading provider of intelligent telemetry solutions, today announced...

Copart and uShip Work Together to Provide Transport Solutions for Copart Vehicle Buyers

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:37:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) and uShip announced today they have entered into an agreement to feature uShip as a preferred transport solution for Copart’s buyers on

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...

Research and Markets: Fleet Management and Wireless M2M, Fourth Edition Provides In-Depth Analysis of Market Trends and Key Developments

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:10:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Research and Markets (Comdata^{Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive...}

Hyundai Heavy Industries Chooses Quake Global’s Satellite Modem for Its Global Telecommunications Asset Monitoring System

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:01:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Quake Global, Inc., the leading manufacturer of satellite modems for the heavy equipment industry, announced today that Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. has selected Quake Global and Korea ORBCOMM to supply satellite communicators and airtime for its...

Copart Opens Web Site to the Public

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:40:00 0500

FAIRFIELD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) today announced that it has opened its automotive sales web site to the public, allowing them to see the company’s patented VB2 technology.

Up until recently, the site – www.cruisecam.com) (Pink Sheets:CCMC) today announced it has retained the public relations and broadcasting firm of Wyndam Media Group Inc., (

CarMax Reports Third Quarter Results

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:45:00 0500

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-December 19, 2008 - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) today reported results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2008.

Total sales decreased 23% to $1.46 billion from $1.89 billion in the third quarter of last year.

PHH Corporation Announces Amendments to Chesapeake Funding Program

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:29:00 0500

MT. LAUREL, N.J.-(Business Wire)-December 18, 2008 - PHH Corporation (NYSE: PHH) today announced that it agreed with its lenders in the Chesapeake Funding LLC (“Chesapeake”) program to extend the scheduled expiry date of the Series 2006-2 notes through February 26, 2009, which is the...

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Vision Industries is Exhibiting its Zero Emission Tyrano™ Truck at the Santa Monica Alt Car Expo.

Vision Industries Enters into Distribution Agreement with Los Angeles Freightliner

FPL Group and Duke Energy Investing $600 Million to Convert Vehicles to Plug-in Hybrid or Electric by 2020

Clean Energy to Acquire BAF Technologies, Leading Natural Gas Vehicle Technology and Conversion Company

Research and Markets: UK Vehicle Rental, Leasing and Fleet Management Industry Outlook to 2010: Buyer Spend and Procurement Strategies and the Impact of Recession and Recovery

Celadon Group Announces Dates for Earnings Release and Conference Call

AlertDriving Expands Global Footprint

I.D. Systems and Pendulum Services Offer Vehicle Asset Management to U.S. Military

PHH Corporation Announces Proposed Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

Azima DLI to Lead Two Presentations at the Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium 2009

Mansfield Oil and Yara Partner To Help Fleets Comply with Clean Air Act 2010 Standards

Edmunds.com Analyzes September Auto Pricing and Sales Trends: Predicts SAAR

F&I Administration Announces SCS Auto Integration with Impact Group

BorgSolutions Enters Into Partnership With GulfTrak Asset Management For Middle East Distribution

KAR Holdings, Inc. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

Terra Environmental Technologies Launches New Web Site

Continuing Weak Market, Increased Provision for Income Tax Expense Contributed to 3Q Loss for Navistar

PHH Corporation to Present at Barclays Global Financial Services Conference

Sword Apak Selected to Implement Global Wholesale Finance Solution at Daimler Financial Services

KAR Holdings Announces Changes in Management Team

GreenRoad Welcomes Geoff Tate to Board of Directors

Reportlinker Adds European Fleet Sales 2009

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Power Management/Anti-Idling Technology Provides Law Enforcement Agencies with Efficient, Cost-Effective Way to Operate Vehicle Electrical Systems During Stops Without Engine Engaged

Aura’s Generator Incorporated into Azure’s Balance™ Hybrid Electric Vehicle Delivered to U.S. Post Service

PHH Corporation Announces Pricing of Series 2009-2 Asset Backed Notes Offering by Chesapeake Funding LLC

Marsh Expands Relationship with GreenRoad to Offer Risk Services to All Fleet Clients

New Program Lets Vehicle Buyers Negotiate Prices Online with Interactive, Real Time Features

ARKNAV: 3D G-Force Recorder for Reducing Vehicle Maintenance, Monitoring Driving Habits and Recording Impact

Research and Markets: Auto Radar - Intelligence & Insights from Key Global Automobile Markets – India Covers the Key Strategic Automobile Market of India

Oshkosh Defense Selected to Produce U.S. Army’s FMTV, Receives First Delivery Order for $280.9 Million

ARAMARK to Expand Uniform Fleet with Hybrid Vehicles

Navistar Financial Announces Renewal of $650 Million Dealer Inventory Funding Facility

“Cash for Clunkers” Hangover Taking Its Toll on Auto Sales, Reports Edmunds.com

Networkfleet Celebrates Milestone Ten Year Anniversary

GE Security and Liberty Mutual Agency Markets Team Up to Improve Fleet Operations, Driver Safety with Onboard Advisor™

Better Place Targets Tokyo Taxis for Battery Switch Application

Pilot Freight Services Shows Continued Growth Throughout 2008

DealerTrack Announces Departure of ALG CEO John Blair

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

Major order for Volvo Buses in Canada

Compli Releases Version 5.0 to Their Clients

Kubota Announces Drop-in Fire Suppression Unit for RTV900 Worksite Utility Vehicle

Lockheed Martin Selects Click Commerce Parts to Support Supply Chain for U.S. Military Auto Parts

Acacia Subsidiary Enters into License Agreement with Air-Trak

Massachusetts Dealer Credits vAuto for Top Pre-Owned Car Sales

GKN Driveline Viscodrive Coupling on New Suzuki Wagon R

inthinc Expands Sales Organization

Navistar’s PartSmart Value Line Offers Smart and Reliable Choice for Customers

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

Autobytel Appoints Curtis DeWalt Chief Financial Officer

Utility Trailer Dealer Utility Sales of the Ozarks Doubles in Size

American Suzuki January 2009 Sales

OPENLANE Appoints Automotive Fleet and Finance Veteran Daniel F. Farrar as Chief Executive Officer

Chrome Systems Delivers Enhanced Automotive Description Service for Remarketers

Acacia Subsidiary Enters into License Agreement with Telogis

Cummins Offers Voluntary Retirement Package to Hourly Workers in Southern Indiana

Quake Global to Provide Satellite Modems for PeopleNet’s Dual-Mode Wireless-Satellite Communications Solution

VSE Opens Vehicle Modernization Facility in Kuwait

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

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

Motor Coach Industries’ Plan of Reorganization Confirmed

Port of Oakland Seeks Master Lessee for 168 Acres of Prime Port Property

Casella Waste Systems to Implement Additional 200 Units of OPS-1 On-board Oil Refining System

vAuto and Carfax Expand Partnership

Actuate, BIRT and ABS Nautical Systems Set Sail With OEM Agreement for Fleet Management Software

DealerTrack Launches Enhanced CRM Solution with Internet Lead Management

DealerTrack Launches ‘OpenTrack’ Program to Integrate Third-Party Vendors with the DealerTrack Arkona DMS

ContactAtOnce!™ Announces License Agreement with Cars.com

California Consumers Win as Air Board Votes to Keep R134a Automotive Refrigerant on Shelves

Iteris Announces Early Retirement of $1.5 Million in Convertible Debt

Aura’s Oasis All-Electric Refrigeration Solution is Exempt from the New CARB TRU Regulations, Enforcement to Begin in July 2009

Ontario Paves the Way for Electric Cars

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

Copart and uShip Work Together to Provide Transport Solutions for Copart Vehicle Buyers

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

Research and Markets: Fleet Management and Wireless M2M, Fourth Edition Provides In-Depth Analysis of Market Trends and Key Developments