http://digital50.com/categories/6 Recent news from Digital50.com. en-us gcpick@american-digital.net American Digital Networks, All Rights Reserved 2009 2400 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:47:21 0500 http://digital50.com/news/184495 http://digital50.com/news/184495 <p>SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 742,000 units, a 22.9 percent decrease from September 2008 and a 41.1 percent decrease from August 2009, according to <a rel="nofollow... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:11:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/183877 http://digital50.com/news/183877 <p>LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - <b>SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO</b>) today launched its <i>eneloop bike</i> (a hybrid pedal assist electric bicycle) line-up to the United States market, with the “Synergetic Hybrid Bicycle” as the entry model to arrive in 2009. SANYO... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/182630 http://digital50.com/news/182630 <p>PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - ESI Group (ISIN FR0004110310), pioneer and world-leading supplier of digital simulation software for prototyping and manufacturing processes, announced today that it has been selected by Panoz Auto Development Company as a design partner for its sports... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/181592 http://digital50.com/news/181592 <p>VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Save the date for GEICO’s Bikers for Tykes &amp; Troops Motorcycle Rally and Concerts April 9-11, 2010. The GEICO Powersports-sponsored event benefits the USO of Hampton Roads and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. KOA... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/177995 http://digital50.com/news/177995 <p>IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) and the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) issued the following statement regarding U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Inez Tenenbaum's September 10, 2009 testimony before the... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/176868 http://digital50.com/news/176868 <p>WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use issued the following statement in conjunction with today's House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Oversight Hearing on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:50:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/176563 http://digital50.com/news/176563 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. </p> <p> <a rel="nofollow... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:47:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/172743 http://digital50.com/news/172743 <p>IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - As the nation prepares to enjoy the Labor Day holiday weekend, the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute, along with the major manufacturers and distributors of ATVs in the United States, would like to reinforce the importance of safe and... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:01:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/172217 http://digital50.com/news/172217 <p>FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - For motorcycle enthusiasts, few design shops generate as much excitement as Orange County Choppers. And for anyone who has ever wanted to own a two-wheeled work of art designed by OCC founder Paul Teutul Sr., Mobil 1 is providing a rare opportunity... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:16:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/170983 http://digital50.com/news/170983 <p>STOCKHOLM-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Regulatory News: </p> <p> Volvo Treasury AB (publ)(STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) has today published its semi-annual report for 2009. </p> <p> The semi-annual report and the consolidated statements of the group are available on the Volvo Group... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:16:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/170328 http://digital50.com/news/170328 <p>SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be around 1.17 million units, nearly a six percent decrease from August 2008 but up nearly 18 percent from July 2009, according to <a rel="nofollow... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:31:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/169719 http://digital50.com/news/169719 <p>SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - The "<a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edmunds.com%2Fcash-for-clunkers%2F&amp;esheet=6037048&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Cash+for+Clunkers&amp;index=1">Cash for Clunkers</a>" party is... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:50:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/169726 http://digital50.com/news/169726 <p>DENVER-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Gates Corporation has launched <a rel="nofollow... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:42:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/169199 http://digital50.com/news/169199 <p>PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF), announced today that it signed a letter of intent with Boyesen Engineering. The two companies have agreed to form a new wholly owned subsidiary of Power Sports Factory to design, manufacture and distribute... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:51:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/168017 http://digital50.com/news/168017 <p>IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 21, 2009 - Rider safety and training opportunities just got a whole lot more plentiful in the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area, thanks to the new Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Campus at Irving, Texas. </p> <p> The MSF Campus at Irving offers... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:17:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/167671 http://digital50.com/news/167671 <p>SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edmunds.com%2F&amp;esheet=6033985&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Edmunds.com&amp;index=1">Edmunds.com</a>, the premier online resource for automotive... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:12:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/167036 http://digital50.com/news/167036 <p>IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - The California Highway Patrol selected the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to administer the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) for the third consecutive time. Under contract with the CHP, the MSF initially assumed the administration of the... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:41:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/165375 http://digital50.com/news/165375 <p>DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:35:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/164309 http://digital50.com/news/164309 <p>WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - America’s 911 Foundation is announcing today their 9^th annual commemorative 911 Motorcycle Ride taking place August 21-22, 2009. The goal of the ride is to remember fallen heroes from the 9/11 attacks and their families, and also to... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:40:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/164394 http://digital50.com/news/164394 <p>SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI) a live entertainment company announces the 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours d’ Elegance. Stratus Rewards VISA is the Presenting Sponsor of the automobile festival that celebrates a unique fusion... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:30:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/163320 http://digital50.com/news/163320 <p>MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for July 2009: </p> <table cellspacing="0" class="bwtablebottommargin" id="t6027485_3"> <tr> <td class="bwcellpaddingleft0 bwverticalalignbottom bwtextalignleft... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:15:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/74518 http://digital50.com/news/74518 <p>INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The Motorcycle Industry Council and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America are doing all they can at Dealer Expo 2009, and at their offices, to help get youth ATVs and motorcycles back on showroom floors. The U.S. Government banned sales of... Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:34:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/74536 http://digital50.com/news/74536 <p>IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.helmetcheck.org&amp;esheet=5895312&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=HelmetCheck.org&amp;index=1">HelmetCheck.org</a>, developed by the <a rel="nofollow... Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:04:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/74124 http://digital50.com/news/74124 <p>LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SMDI) today announced that its “Concours on the Strip” Las Vegas, one of several planned Tour d’Elegance premier destinations, is scheduled to be held on October 23, 24, 25, with event locations to include the... Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:30:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/73025 http://digital50.com/news/73025 <p>WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Southern New York Chapter, is pleased to announce the addition of a motorcycle feature to its annual WALK MS event in Westchester County. The Westchester Beemers Motorcycle Club will sponsor a... Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:30:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/71308 http://digital50.com/news/71308 <p>BREA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - What is red, hot, fast and Italian, includes leather and lace and a stay at a newly-renovated hotel, and supports a great cause? The Valentine’s Day 2009 package at Windsor Hospitality Group’s Embassy Suites Brea provides all of the... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:01:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/70933 http://digital50.com/news/70933 <p>CARROLLTON, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: UPG) is launching a complete line of power sports batteries at the upcoming 41^st annual Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, adding another key category... Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:32:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/70747 http://digital50.com/news/70747 <p>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... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:30:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/70591 http://digital50.com/news/70591 <p>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... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:34:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/67005 http://digital50.com/news/67005 <p>NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Fitch Ratings places Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE: HOG) and HOG's 100% owned subsidiary, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. (HDFS) on Rating Watch Negative as follows: </p> <p> Harley-Davidson Inc </p> <p> &mdash;Issuer Default... Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:05:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/66418 http://digital50.com/news/66418 <p>PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc., (OTCBB:PSPF) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Andretti IV, LLC., to restructure its licensing arrangement for 2008. </p> <p> On January 20, 2009, the Company entered into a modification of... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:15:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/66538 http://digital50.com/news/66538 <p>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. </p> <p> “The MSF is extremely proud to have... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:35:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/66280 http://digital50.com/news/66280 <p>APPLETON, Wis.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - One firefighter is killed in the line of duty every 72 hours in America. That startling statistic only hints at the pain and loss endured by the loved ones left behind. That’s why Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:00:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/65988 http://digital50.com/news/65988 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) today reported net income from continuing operations of $1.11 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2008, representing a four percent increase from $1.07 per diluted share for the prior year’s fourth... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:00:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/65906 http://digital50.com/news/65906 <p>IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has been deemed the winning bidder for a five-year contract by the state of New York’s Department of Motor Vehicles to administer the state’s motorcycle safety program beginning this spring. Established in... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:05:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/64074 http://digital50.com/news/64074 <p>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... Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:52:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/64091 http://digital50.com/news/64091 <p>KETTERING, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - GE Money, a division of GE Capital, and American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced a multi-year agreement to provide consumer financing for its motorcycles, all terrain vehicles and scooters. The Suzuki Installment Finance program, managed... Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:38:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/64093 http://digital50.com/news/64093 <p>IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the Motorcycle Industry Council, whose member companies manufacture or distribute youth model all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles, respectively, as well as parts and accessories for... Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:37:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/63319 http://digital50.com/news/63319 <p>TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2009 - As the curtain dramatically closed on the seventh annual Honda Battle of the Bands <i>Invitational Showcase,</i> 10 of America’s top Historically Black College and University [HBCU] marching bands brought the house down, leaving themselves... Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:07:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/63130 http://digital50.com/news/63130 <p>AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - The leading Vietnamese-based scooter manufacturer, Sufat Co. Ltd., is developing a new line of scooters designed to integrate Austin-based KLD Motors America, Inc.’s (KMA) electric motor system. The deal represents the first large-scale agreement... Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:02:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/62812 http://digital50.com/news/62812 <p>MEDINA, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) today announced a reduction in the Company’s workforce to respond to weakening retail demand in a difficult 2009 economic outlook. The company is adjusting and realigning its production resources and capacity in... Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:09:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/62571 http://digital50.com/news/62571 <p>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... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:15:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/62370 http://digital50.com/news/62370 <p>PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc., (OTCBB:PSPF) has secured a $1,000,000 line of credit from Crossroads Debt LLC. </p> <p> On January 9, 2009, the Company entered into a revolving credit loan (the “Credit Facility”) with Crossroads Debt... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:52:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/61891 http://digital50.com/news/61891 <p>DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:00:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/60709 http://digital50.com/news/60709 <p>DELAND, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (“TTE”) (OTCBB:TTEG) is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael Rouse, CEO, has returned to China for further high-level discussions with Aerospace Machinery and Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. (“AMEC”), regarding the... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:54:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/59951 http://digital50.com/news/59951 <p>TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Friday, January 16, at the New York International Motorcycle Show, <a rel="nofollow... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:01:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/59909 http://digital50.com/news/59909 <p>DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:04:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/57440 http://digital50.com/news/57440 <p>DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - <b>Research and Markets</b> (<a rel="nofollow... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:09:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/56240 http://digital50.com/news/56240 <p>SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 9, 2009 - Robert J. Nelson of the national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann &amp; Bernstein, LLP, announced that Troy Bithell of Fontana, California, yesterday filed a personal injury lawsuit against Yamaha Motor Corporation. Bithell alleges... Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:45:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/54583 http://digital50.com/news/54583 <p>LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the zūmo 660, a new motorcycle device that integrates the slim and sleek design of the nüvi^® with specific features... Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/52280 http://digital50.com/news/52280 <p>MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-December 29, 2008 - The Fairchild Corporation (NYSE:FA) announced today that, due to personal reasons, Warren Persavich, its President, Aerospace Group, has resigned. Additionally, Rich Nyren, the Company’s Controller, has accepted a position with another... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:35:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/51667 http://digital50.com/news/51667 <p>MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-December 23, 2008 - The Fairchild Corporation (NYSE:FA) announced today that on December 18, 2008, Fairchild entered into a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement between its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fairchild Holding Corp. (“FHC”), and its wholly-owned... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:33:00 0500 http://digital50.com/news/51272 http://digital50.com/news/51272 <p>MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockdoctor.com%2F&amp;esheet=5859452&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=Shock+Doctor%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1">Shock Doctor, Inc.</a> a global leader in superior... Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:40:00 0500