Ford dealers are now taking orders for the Ford C-MAX Hybrid, which will be more affordable than Toyota Prius v while achieving better fuel economy Class-exclusive technologies include hands-free liftgate, active park assist...
In a little over a month, the summer season will officially begin. Beach-lovers can turn their longing daydreams into reality and children can lounge outdoors at their leisure, unencumbered by the daily grind of school. Many...
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has confirmed that its SmarTrac™ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) product has the technology to help ensure that truck tractors and motorcoaches are able to meet the U.S. Department of...
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR), the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), and Norfolk Southern Corporation have signed lease, construction, and operating agreements for the LYNX Blue Line Extension (BLE) light...
Polk honored The Timken Company and Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. with the 2012 Polk Inventory Efficiency Award during a ceremony held today at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) at the Hyatt Regency...
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) today increased its regular quarterly dividend to 5 cents per share, from 3 cents per share. The new dividend rate will be payable initially Aug. 31, 2012 to shareholders of record Aug. 17,...
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) hosted the annual Courageous Persuaders Awards Celebration, at which high school students who took a stand against underage drinking won $21,250 in scholarships and awards. The...
Three industry heavyweights came together yesterday in a forum on the growing convergence of photovoltaics (PV) and electric vehicles (EVs). Set at the American Solar Energy Society's World Renewable Energy Forum...
Stealthy SHO gets its speed on The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO with Performance Package is the ride of choice for anyone looking to burn rubber after work in the same car she uses to drive to parent-teacher conferences. Click here...
Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS:CVTI) announced today that on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, CEO and President, David R. Parker, will participate as part of a joint company panel presentation at the Wolfe Trahan...
Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS) will appear at the 5th Annual Wolfe Trahan Global Transportation Conference in New York, New York, on Wednesday, May 23, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Michael E. Newcity, Vice President - Chief...
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced that it has extended the expiration date of its offer to exchange up to $595,504,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.837% Notes due 2041 (the "4.837% Exchange Notes")...
Lear Corporation [NYSE: LEA], a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical power management systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on...
MISCOR Group, Ltd. (OTCQB:MIGL) is pleased to announce the authorization of its wholly owned subsidiary, Magnetech Industrial Services, as a distributor for Avtron Industrial Automation, Inc. As a distributor Magnetech...
Since establishing itself as an innovator in mobile technology with the introduction of an app for the Apple iPhone® in October 2009, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) is seeing steady growth in the number of customers...
The Automotive Applications Council of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) released "AHSS 101: Evolving Use of Advanced High-strength Steels for Automotive Applications" today. The AHSS 101 document, which explains...
NGPL PipeCo LLC (the "Company"), a company engaged in interstate natural gas transportation and storage through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC today announced that it intends to...
AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, surpassed a major milestone with its mobile apps for iPhone and Android devices: one million downloads. Available for less than one year, combined original downloads of...
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement in response to a Coordinating Research Council report issued today on the organization's extensive testing of...
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones today announced important changes to the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program. Beginning May 15, the cost of an annual premium for the program has decreased up to nine percent...
Actress Diane Kruger is one of more than 35 environmental enthusiasts and early adopters in California enjoying the benefits of the Mercedes-Benz hydrogen electric fuel cell vehicle, the B-Class F-CELL - the first...
James A. Squires, executive vice president finance and chief financial officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation, will address the Wolfe Trahan & Co. 5th Annual Global Transportation Conference on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in...
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Findings from a new survey commissioned by AT&T* as part of the "It Can Wait" campaign indicate Hispanic teens are highly vulnerable when it comes to texting while driving. A shocking 54 percent of Hispanic teens admit...
Madlyn Primoff, a partner in Kaye Scholer's Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice today released her outlook on bankruptcy risks facing various industries in the U.S. for the second half of 2012. Madlyn Primoff's...
Vayama.com, the online travel agency that specializes in international travel, announces today a list of international cities that provide a wealth of history and culture for students who want to continue their education...
Everyone has a role to play in encouraging the further adoption of electric vehicles throughout the UK according to industry experts Office of Low Emissions Vehicles, Transport for London, PwC and HertzContinued...
Waste Management today announced it has started construction on its new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility to convert its fleet of trucks that service the Columbus, Ohio area. This will be Waste Management's...
Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett today invited the public to visit the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg for a new series of summer garden tours called "Second Sundays."
SAE International hosted the Formula SAE Michigan competition on May 11-12. The competition takes college students out of the classroom and encourages them to apply textbook theories to real engineering processes.
YRC Freight, the North American less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier of holding company YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW), is proud to announce its selection as the 2011 National Carrier of the Year by FreightCenter.com, a...
Car crashes end more teen lives every day than cancer, suicide and homicide combined. That's why AAA Michigan, the Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) joined...
GS Battery (GSB) announced today that it has received an Award of Excellence trophy by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation (YMMC) during their recent Annual Supplier Conference. The award was given for achieving 100%...
Racing Limos America, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Technology Group (OTC:ATYG), posted a 53.4% increase in revenues over the previous quarter, topping recent estimates.
The DuPage Airport, a leading general aviation facility which handles a number of national security functions, is prepared to assist the increased and diverted air traffic that will accompany the North Atlantic Treaty...
The Automotive Applications Council of the Steel Market Development Institute today honored General Motors Co.'s (GM) Chevrolet Volt design and engineering team with its annual Automotive Excellence Award. The team was...
Goodman Group (Goodman or Group), the integrated property group which owns, develops and manages industrial space, is pleased to announce that it is expanding into Tianjin with the signing of a build-to-suit facility at...
Alcantara materials were featured on some of the world's most prestigious brands displayed at the recent 2012 Beijing International Auto Show, including Porsche, Audi, Maserati, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Mercedes.
Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR), the global information technology (IT) standards body for retail automotive and related industries, has released a new major version of its transport specifications.
VANCOUVER, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines today announced a broad range of product enhancements to meet customer needs in its...
SOTI, the market leader in Enterprise Mobile Device Management (MDM), today announced that Transportistas Unidos Mexicanos (TUM), a Mexico-based freight company, has deployed SOTI MobiControl to manage and secure Samsung...
U-Haul is proud to announce that it is partnering with Tree Canada, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to planting trees in Canada. Since 1945, U-Haul has been committed to conducting business in a socially responsible...
Like in motor racing: fully focused on peak performanceFrame, swinging arm and wheels made of carbon in line with the Audi ultra lightweight design principleHead of Design Wolfgang Egger: "Stringent functionality and extreme...
VANCOUVER and HOUSTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world's largest industrial auctioneer, announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of...
Net income attributable to Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) was $1.056 billion, or $2.61 per share, for the second quarter ended April 30, compared with $904.3 million, or $2.12 per share, for the same period last year.
The May long weekend provides a timely opportunity to prevent boating fatalities through better preparation, says BOATERexam.com
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced that through its partnership with Vauxhall Motors, customers will be able to rent the stylish, electric Ampera from the...
A landmark summer research study has unveiled a vital component of wellness and happiness...vacations. The survey, "The Takeaways from Getaways," commissioned by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, draws...
Having already made a splash writing the hook on Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso's smash single "Calling (Lose My Mind)" featuring Ryan Tedder, singer and songwriter Matthew Koma will step out on his own with the Parachute...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced that it will help promote Source London's electric vehicle (EV) charging network to Hertz customers in support of...
JMPR Public Relations today announced it has been appointed as the agency of record for The Coker Group, overseeing media outreach for the family of companies that includes several tire and wheel manufacturers, a bicycle...
The pace of job creation may pick up over the summer months, fueled by an expected increase in seasonal hiring. Three in ten (29 percent) U.S. employers plan to hire workers for the summer, up from 21 percent in 2011 and an...
According to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, auto sales are rebounding in the United States due to the plethora of redesigns and new introductions during the last few...
Armored AutoGroup today announced that it has scheduled a conference call for its current bondholders to be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. EDT to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended March 31,...
Just in time for summer top-down driving, the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) has named the Mazda MX-5 Miata its 2012 Favorite Fun Entry-Level Convertible.
Wilson Sons Limited ("WSON11") announces its results for the First Quarter of 2012 ("1Q12").
CALGARY, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) will conduct its annual meeting of shareholders on May 17, 2012 in Calgary. All media are invited to attend.
Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD.PK) announced today its first quarter 2012 results and backlog.
Remy International, Inc. (OTC-PINK: RMYI), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of starters, alternators, and hybrid/electric motors and generators, announced today the signing of an agreement to supply its...
Carroll Shelby brought muscle cars to car renters throughout the US, forming an iconic partnership with The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), and he will always be remembered as a driving force behind Hertz's 1966 Rent A...
Box Ships Inc. (NYSE: TEU) (the "Company"), a global shipping company specializing in the seaborne transportation of containers, announced today its results for the first quarter of 2012.
Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Raaj Thilak Raveendran completed extensive analysis on the European Motor Services Market. The research expert led a short teleconference about new findings that affect the market.
Coloplast North America, a provider of products and services for people with intimate medical needs, has announced a corporate sponsorship of Michael Johnson, formula racing's first paralyzed driver.
TORONTO, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Innovative Composites International Inc. ("ICI" or the "Company"), (TSXV: IC) (OTCQX: ICIZF, a producer of proprietary composite products announced today that it will hold a conference...
The 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo opens today at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., convening the largest gathering of alternative fuel and clean vehicle stakeholders in North America...
At a celebratory event held last Friday, John Dumouchel said his company is giving new meaning to the words 'green printing'; then he figuratively flipped the switch to turn on the newly installed new solar powered...
Hyundai Motor America this week introduced an all-new mobile application for the Hyundai-developed Blue Link® telematics platform. The mobile app allows subscribers to remotely access various Blue Link® features and services...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, was voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat's 2012/13 Car Rental Survey. The Zagat Car Rental Survey was conducted among...
TORONTO, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), says CN's business agenda is the product of the company's remarkable business transformation...
It has been 20 years since the first Nissan Altima rolled off the line in Smyrna. Today, more than 4.4 million Altimas later, Nissan celebrates another milestone: production of the top-selling vehicle's fifth generation.
(NASDAQ: YRCW) – Reddaway has received the 2011 Western LTL Carrier of the Year honors from GlobalTranz, a leading logistics management firm specializing in carrier, supply chain and warehouse management.
(NASDAQ: YRCW) – Holland has received the 2011 Central LTL Carrier of the Year honors from GlobalTranz, a leading logistics management firm specializing in carrier, supply chain and warehouse management.
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Voith has introduced its patented SensoTop technology for heavy-duty transit buses into the North American market. SensoTop is designed to optimize bus transmission gear-shifting to reduce fuel consumption, saving transit...
Boxman Studios, the recognized leader in immersive branding via modified shipping containers, along with the innovative agency Action Marketing of Boulder, CO launched the Ford "Go Further" Tour this week.
YRC Freight, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW), has announced immediate plans to hire 200 qualified over-the-road drivers in cities across the U.S., primarily in Maybrook, NY; Buffalo, NY; St. Paul, MN;...
Program brings together 40 dealers with 67 minority-owned suppliers Designed to foster more dealer purchasing from minority suppliers Concept fashioned after Chrysler Group's benchmark Supplier Matchmaker Chrysler...
Today, the Highland Street Foundation released the schedule for its highly anticipated 2012 Free Fun Fridays program. Free Fun Fridays opens the doors to some of Massachusetts' best cultural institutions at no cost to...
Dynasty Limousine Inc. (PINKSHEETS: DNYS), a full service Luxury Transportation and Limousine firm covering the southeast United States, has released the results from operations in the first quarter of 2012.
Continuing its 164-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The Bicycle Rearview Camera, a system that mounts to a bike and provides a real-time, clear view of what is...
Compared to 2011, more Americans are planning to kick-off the summer with a Memorial Day weekend excursion this year; however, they are conscientious about travel expenses, according to a new Deloitte survey.
Moto Guzzi USA, the North American importer of the Piaggio Group's iconic Moto Guzzi motorcycle brand, is introducing Moto Guzzi Originals, a new website for individuals who have a passion for brands and products that...
Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD), has appointed Sabrina Anderson and Dan Bernethy as Sales Representatives to better serve automobile dealers in California. "With the passage of AB 1215 requiring dealers to provide a vehicle...
The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has taken the driving trials of the super sports car of the future a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. The 918 Spyder is...
VANCOUVER, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Deploy Technologies Inc. (CNSX: DEP) (PINKSHEETS: DPLY) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed a PCT Patent Application with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (NYSE MKT: CRV), one of North America's largest aftermarket suppliers of replacement parts, accessories and supplies for the recreational vehicle (RV), boating and outdoor recreation...
AAA projects 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, an increase of 1.2 percent – or 500,000 travelers – from the 34.3 million people who traveled one year ago....
Governor Tom Corbett today discussed his proposed 2012-13 budget during a visit to the Porsche Northeast Retail Support Center, citing the Northampton County employer as an example of the global economy impacting our state.
Imports of shipped cargo will continue to show modest growth in 2012 while the outlook for cargo shipments arranged by Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) remains uncertain, according to the "PIERS NVOCC Market...
FIAT launches 'Spin to Win' application on Facebook® to give away ten Fiat 500 Sport vehicles exclusive to the brand's Facebook fans The original 500,000 Facebook fans to be eligible for a $500 loyalty reward...
ClassicCars.com, the world's largest online marketplace devoted to classic and collector vehicles, and instaVIN™, a leading provider of vehicle history reports, announced a partnership that provides the availability of...
The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad today announced its plans to partner with the Red River Community Center for its opening day, May 25th. Those attending the Red River Motorcycle Rally, or those who want to support the Red...
In an effort to help women boost swimsuit confidence and join in summer fun, Lands' End in conjunction with SELF Magazine is hosting the second-annual National Swimsuit Confidence Week just prior to Memorial Day weekend...
Advanced powertrain and vehicle systems engineering company FEV, Inc. announced the recipients of the FEV Powertrain Development Award, presented to three collegiate teams that designed, developed and demonstrated exemplary...
Caring about people and helping to improve the quality of their lives is a deeply embedded value of CITGO Petroleum Corporation and its Fueling Good program. Now in its fourth year of rewarding local heroes, the Fueling Good...
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORL) ("SORL" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive brake systems as well as other key safety-related auto parts in China, announced today its financial...
China Natural Gas, Inc. ("China Natural Gas" or the "Company") (PINK: CHNG), a leading provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel and pipeline natural gas for industrial, commercial and residential use in...
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Beat the Traffic® the fastest growing provider of traffic information for media and mobile devices, announced today that it will be making a valuable presence at the ITS America 22nd Annual Meeting and Exposition held on May...
Just in time for summer family travel season, Zagat, the leading provider of consumer-based ratings and reviews, releases the results of its latest U.S. Car Rental Survey covering 10 leading brands. Hertz made a clean sweep...
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