July 19, 2008

New Delhia s CNG experience - Inquirer.net


New Delhia s CNG experience
Inquirer.net, Philippines - 19 minutes ago
Five car models (Maruti Omni and Gypsy, Premier Padmini and 118NE, and Ambassador) running on CNG have been found to emit 87 percent to 98 percent less ...

Thrifty Car Rental new Southwest Rapid Rewards partner - Car Rentals


Thrifty Car Rental new Southwest Rapid Rewards partner
Car Rentals, UK - 3 hours ago
Southwest Airlines has chosen Thrifty Car Rental to be a preferred partner in its Rapid Rewards program, allowing Thrifty customer to join the program, ...

Oil-price bubble could be deflating, analysts say - Sun-Sentinel.com


Oil-price bubble could be deflating, analysts say
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 8 hours ago
Small-car sales are up more than 10 percent. Many oil traders buy and sell energy futures based on technical indicators that attempt to determine whether ...

Oil-price bubble could be deflating, analysts say - Sun-Sentinel.com


Oil-price bubble could be deflating, analysts say
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 8 hours ago
Small-car sales are up more than 10 percent. Many oil traders buy and sell energy futures based on technical indicators that attempt to determine whether ...

Brazil says big effort still needed in WTO farm talks - Forbes


Brazil says big effort still needed in WTO farm talks
Forbes, NY - 26 minutes ago
... to encourage them to engage in voluntary extra deals to reduce tariffs further or eliminate them altogether on sectors such as chemicals or car parts. ...

Rick Kennell, 55, Kent Lakes, NY - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette


Rick Kennell, 55, Kent Lakes, NY
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN - 2 hours ago
He was always collecting (car) parts a everything shiny, he collected it. He kept buying stuff at auctions and swap meets and bringing it home, ...

Lee's Summit Officials Debate Plan to Expand Financially Strapped ... - RedOrbit


Lee's Summit Officials Debate Plan to Expand Financially Strapped ...
RedOrbit, TX - 59 minutes ago
It also could increase traffic with such upgrades as all-weather approach capabilities, a conference room for business travelers or a car-rental facility. ...

Drivers rev up for demolition - Jackson Sun


Drivers rev up for demolition
Jackson Sun, TN - 15 minutes ago
They drive car models from the 1970s and 1980s, Berryman said. "It's a fun show, but a lot of people don't realize how much it costs the drivers," he said. ...

GM Daewoo halts car output on tyre supply stoppage - Reuters


GM Daewoo halts car output on tyre supply stoppage
Reuters - Jul 18, 2008
... a spokesman of Hankook Tire told Reuters by telephone. He added Hankook stopped delivering tyres for two GM car models, including small-sized car Gentra.

The Ghost in Your Machine: IPv6 Gateway to Hackers - Wired News


The Ghost in Your Machine: IPv6 Gateway to Hackers
Wired News - 5 hours ago
In addition to Windows Mobile 5 and 6, Klein says other mobile phone systems are vulnerable as well, though he declined to name them until he's had a chance ...

Neugenta s SP-3000 Standalone Series Now on Walls - PR.com (press release)


Neugenta s SP-3000 Standalone Series Now on Walls
PR.com (press release), NY - 2 hours ago
It also supports simultaneous access from more than one PC and mobile phone with minimum use of bandwidth. The bundled remote client software enables ...

Former Alamo employee wins .09M in AutoNation suit - South Florida Business Journal


Former Alamo employee wins .09M in AutoNation suit
South Florida Business Journal, FL - 16 minutes ago
Republic, now AutoNation, bought other rental car companies as well, including National Car Rental System, and formed a rental car subsidiary, ...

Anti-Spam Software For Mobile Devices Launched - BizChinaUpdate


Anti-Spam Software For Mobile Devices Launched
BizChinaUpdate, China - 4 hours ago
By Peter Bachmann, on Saturday, 19 July 2008 China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has launched a new mobile phone anti-spam software. ...

July 18, 2008

Pro Shares UltraShort Oil & Gas ETF - istockAnalyst.com


Pro Shares UltraShort Oil & Gas ETF
istockAnalyst.com, OR - 2 hours ago
Throughout Europe this year, Mercedes sales are flat while Smart car sales surged 30%. Recent data shows that hedge funds are pulling back from speculative ...

Pro Shares UltraShort Oil & Gas ETF - istockAnalyst.com


Pro Shares UltraShort Oil & Gas ETF
istockAnalyst.com, OR - 2 hours ago
Throughout Europe this year, Mercedes sales are flat while Smart car sales surged 30%. Recent data shows that hedge funds are pulling back from speculative ...

Summary Box: Platinum prices sink to 5-month low - Conde Nast Portfolio


Summary Box: Platinum prices sink to 5-month low
Conde Nast Portfolio, NY - 3 hours ago
PLATINUM HITS FIVE-MONTH LOW: Platinum sank to its lowest level since February as the weak economy keeps curbing new car sales, leading automakers to buy ...

Triton Signs Important Agreement With MilitaryToGo.Com - CNNMoney.com


Triton Signs Important Agreement With MilitaryToGo.Com
CNNMoney.com - 3 hours ago
Triton provides the electronic distribution of travel inventory from airlines, car rental companies, hotels, tour and cruise operators, and other travel ...

WTO publishes trade ruling against China - The Associated Press


WTO publishes trade ruling against China
The Associated Press - 45 minutes ago
The three trade powers argued that the tariff was discouraging automakers from using imported car parts for the vehicles they assemble in China. ...

EUROPE NEWS AT 1800GMT - PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)


EUROPE NEWS AT 1800GMT
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - 2 hours ago
... practices on Friday, releasing a February ruling that sided with the United States, the European Union and Canada in a dispute over car parts. Moved. ...

China loses WTO car parts case against US - AFP


China loses WTO car parts case against US
AFP - 4 hours ago
In 2007, EU exports of car parts to China exceeded 3.0 billion euros (4.75 billion dollars), or about one percent of the more than 300 billion euros in ...

Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company's July 24 Briefing for Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

DEARBORN, Mich., July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company will release its second quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m. EDT, Thursday, July 24. The following briefings will be held after the announcement:

At 9:00 a.m. EDT, Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, Don Leclair, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Mark Fields, executive vice president and president, The Americas, will host a call for the investment community and news media to discuss second quarter results and provide more details on changes to Ford's overall plan.

At 11:00 a.m. EDT, Peter Daniel, Ford senior vice president and controller, Neil Schloss, Ford vice president and treasurer, and K.R. Kent, vice chairman and chief financial officer, Ford Motor Credit Company, will host a conference call for fixed income analysts and investors.

The slide presentations (listen-only) and supporting materials will be available on the Internet at http://www.shareholder.ford.com/ . Representatives of the investment community and news media will have the opportunity to ask questions by phone following the presentations.

Phone Access Information - Thursday, July 24 Toll Free: 800-573-4754 International: 617-224-4325 Earnings: 9:00 a.m. EDT Earnings Passcode: "Ford Earnings" Fixed Income: 11:00 a.m. EDT Fixed Income Passcode: "Ford Fixed Income"

Replays - Available after 2 p.m. the day of the event through Thursday, July 31

http://www.shareholder.ford.com/ Toll Free: 888-286-8010 International: 617-801-6888 Replay Passcodes: Earnings: 29481628 Fixed Income: 55865600

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 228,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.fordvehicles.com/ .

Ford Motor Company

CONTACT: Media: Bill Collins, 1-313-390-4866, wcollin1@ford.com, Equity
Investment Community: Larry Heck, 1-313-594-0613, fordir@ford.com, Fixed
Income Investment Community: Dave Dickenson, 1-313-621-0881,
fixedinc@ford.com, Shareholder Inquiries: 1-800-555-5259 or 1-313-845-8540,
stockinf@ford.com, all of Ford Motor Company

Web site: http://www.ford.com/
http://www.fordvehicles.com/
http://www.shareholder.ford.com/

A holiday guide to movie dystopias - Time Out


A holiday guide to movie dystopias
Time Out, UK - 3 hours ago
Food and shopping: Enjoy a wide variety of dwarf-owned junkshops selling everything from car parts to indestructible hallucinogenic killer battledroids. ...

CIT Group posts fifth consecutive quarterly loss - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com


CIT Group posts fifth consecutive quarterly loss
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - Jul 17, 2008
CIT faces .2 billion in debt repayment obligations later this year, and may be forced to sell its rail-car leasing unit, too, Bloomberg said. ...

CIT Group posts fifth consecutive quarterly loss - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com


CIT Group posts fifth consecutive quarterly loss
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - Jul 17, 2008
CIT faces .2 billion in debt repayment obligations later this year, and may be forced to sell its rail-car leasing unit, too, Bloomberg said. ...

Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Establishes Large Casting Facility

SINGAPORE, July 18 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Limited Company ("GYMCL"), has begun the first construction phase of the state-of-the-art Yuchai Casting Foundry ("YCF").

This casting facility is located in the Yuchai Industrial Park Potong District with a total planned area of 1,800 acres and 6 casting production lines to be constructed, with a total investment of RMB 960 million. YCF is being established to manufacture high-quality and high-strength cylinder heads and cylinder blocks for GYMCL's wide array of diesel engines from light duty to heavy duty. Phase one of the YCF, upon completion, will include 1,000 acres and 3 casting production lines. The first casting production line is expected to be constructed and tested for trial production by December 2009, with a total engine parts production capacity for 160,000 mid-sized engines. The second and third lines will be completed for trial production by the end of 2010 and 2012, respectively.

The new YCF facility will introduce advanced Chinese domestic equipment combined with high-grade imported equipment for key procedures to achieve high efficiency, high quality, low manufacturing cost, environmentally friendly and stable production. These state-of-the-art, highly automated production lines will help shorten the manufacturing process and improve workers' productivity. More importantly, the YCF facility is designed to conserve energy during production.

YCF phase one will provide local employment for over 1,000 employees while upgrading GYMCL's product quality and lowering overall product cost. Management expects that YCF phase one, upon completion, will produce enough casting products to fuel annual growth of 15%-30% for the following few years.

About China Yuchai International

China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("Yuchai"), engages in the manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide array of light-duty, medium-sized and heavy-duty diesel engines for construction equipment, trucks, buses, and cars in China. Yuchai also produces diesel power generators, which are primarily used in the construction and mining industries. With over 30 regional sales offices and 460 authorized customer service centers, the Company distributes its diesel engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout China. Founded in 1951, Yuchai has established a reputable brand name, strong research & development team and significant market share in China with high-quality products and reliable after-sales support. In 2007, Yuchai sold approximately 383,000 diesel engines and was consistently ranked No. 1 in unit sales by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. For more information, please visit http://www.hlcorp.com.sg/cyi .

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "targets," "optimistic," "intend," "aim," "will" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. These forward- looking statements are based on current expectations or beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning the Company's operations, financial performance and condition. For this purpose, statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. The Company cautions that these statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including those discussed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information in the future.

For more information, please contact: Kevin Theiss / Dixon Chen Grayling Global Tel: 1-646-284-9409 Email: ktheiss@hfgcg.com dchen@hfgcg.com

China Yuchai International Limited

CONTACT: Kevin Theiss, 1-646-284-9409, or ktheiss@hfgcg.com; Or Dixon
Chen, 1-646-284-9409, or dchen@hfgcg.com, both of Grayling Global for CYD

Web Site: http://www.hlcorp.com.sg/cyi

Toyota Europe H1 sales down 7 percent - Reuters


Toyota Europe H1 sales down 7 percent
Reuters - 3 hours ago
... 617356 Toyota and Lexus vehicles from January to June 2008, down 7 percent on last year, while the Greater Europe passenger car market was up 4 percent. ...

Drew Industries Presents Webcast of Second Quarter Conference Call ... - SunHerald.com


Drew Industries Presents Webcast of Second Quarter Conference Call ...
SunHerald.com, MS - 23 hours ago
By Drew Industries Incorporated Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a White Plains, NY-based manufacturer of components for the recreational vehicle ...

Siemens PLM Software-Sponsored KB Racing Driver Greg Anderson Wins Three in a Row Anderson, the three-time NHRA Pro Stock Champion, Holds the Points Lead

PLANO, Texas, July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced Greg Anderson of KB Racing -- whose cars are developed with the help of Siemens PLM Software technology -- won the National Hot Rod Association(R) (NHRA(R)) Pro Stock series Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO )

Anderson, the three-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion and the 2005 Speed Channel Driver of the Year, has now won three consecutive national events and five overall this season to continue to add to his points lead. In addition to the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals, Anderson also won the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and the NHRA Supernationals.

KB Racing is one of the most successful teams in professional motor sports. After winning the 2003 championship with Anderson as the team driver, KB Racing added a second car with Jason Line in the driver seat for the 2004 season. The team continued their success with Anderson wining the 2004 championship and Line taking second place and being named 2004 NHRA Rookie of The Year. In 2005, Anderson joined an elite group of drivers with a third straight Pro Stock title and Line took third place. The team's success continued in 2006 as Line won the championship and Anderson placed second.

KB Racing uses NX(TM) digital product development software to design, analyze and manufacture new engine components. The team actively trades data back and forth with its engine shop and uses new data to refine existing designs.

"Siemens PLM Software congratulates Greg Anderson and KB Racing for winning three in a row," said Dave Shirk, executive vice president of Global Marketing for Siemens PLM Software. "Winning consecutive races requires tremendous focus and commitment, qualities which are common to both KB Racing and Siemens PLM Software. We are proud of our relationship with the racing teams and along with our customers are pleased to know that our solutions help the teams succeed."

A Tradition of Technology and Tracks

Siemens PLM Software has a long tradition of providing NX software, Siemens' comprehensive digital product development solution, and Teamcenter(R) software, Siemens' digital lifecycle management solution and the world's most widely used PLM portfolio, through racing sponsorships. Hendrick Motorsports, winner of the 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2006 and 2007 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship; Joe Gibbs Racing, winner of the 2000, 2002 and 2005 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship; Roush Fenway Racing, winner of the 2003 and 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship; and Andretti Green Racing, winner of the 2004, 2005 and 2007 Indy Racing League(R) (IRL) IndyCar(R) Series Championship; have been using Siemens PLM Software for many years to help develop their cars and improve their performance on the race track. KB Racing, winner of the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock Championship, began using Siemens PLM Software technology in 2005, and the Renault(R) F1 Team, winner of the 2005 Formula One Drivers and Constructors Championships, established a partnership in 2004 using Tecnomatix(R) software, Siemens PLM Software's best-in-class digital manufacturing solution.

About Siemens PLM Software

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 5.5 million licensed seats and 51,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software's open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver world-class products and services. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit http://www.siemens.com/plm.

About the Siemens Industry Automation Division

The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg), a division of the Siemens Industry Sector, is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industry to solutions for whole industries and systems that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers -- from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services.

Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. NX, Teamcenter and Tecnomatix are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Indy Racing League, IRL and IndyCar are trademarks or registered marks of Brickyard Trademarks Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. NASCAR is a trademark or registered mark of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Siemens PLM Software

CONTACT: Salim Rahimi, Siemens, 1-972-987-3206,
salim.rahimi@siemens.com

Web site: http://www.siemens.com/plm

European Slowdown Hurting US Multinationals - Smartmoney.com


European Slowdown Hurting US Multinationals
Smartmoney.com - 1 hour ago
Johnson Controls (JCI), the car-parts marker, saw 38% of its sales in Europe. Europe brings in 30% of DuPont's (DD) sales and 37% of Dow Chemical's (DOW) ...

Idiot to idiot advice: dump the SUV - Monterey County Herald


Idiot to idiot advice: dump the SUV
Monterey County Herald, CA - 2 hours ago
That might make your Jeep a little more valuable on the used-car market. But if you can't afford the gas to go out looking for a job, you need to do ...

Rental car customers say 'no' to big vehicles - Allentown Morning Call


Rental car customers say 'no' to big vehicles
Allentown Morning Call, PA - 2 hours ago
As a result, car rental companies are struggling financially, and long-held pricing models that put more luxurious vehicles ahead of crank-window econoboxes ...

July 17, 2008

How hot is your Prius? Dealers want 'em - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com


How hot is your Prius? Dealers want 'em
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - 42 minutes ago
... customers at a price higher than the sticker price, although Snoots would not say how much of a premium the dealership was making on the used car sales. ...

Car, truck, bike show set in Calvert County - Washington Times


Car, truck, bike show set in Calvert County
Washington Times, DC - 3 hours ago
As new car sales drop, dealerships are keeping their service departments open longer in an effort to boost revenue. In 2007, the average dealership operated ...

CIT Posts Billion Loss, but Shares Surge - New York Times


CIT Posts Billion Loss, but Shares Surge
New York Times, United States - 49 minutes ago
CIT is still considering strategic alternatives for its rail car leasing business, its chief executive, Jeffrey Peek, said in a conference call with ...

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Jaguar North America/ In the news release, "Jaguar Is Tops for the Second Consecutive Year in J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study(SM)," issued earlier today by Jaguar North America over PR Newswire, w

IRVINE, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Maintaining its reputation of providing superior dealer service in the U.S., Jaguar North America is proud to announce its number one ranking in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study(SM).

For the second consecutive year, Jaguar claims the number one position in the study which measures customer satisfaction with dealer service during the first three years of ownership.

"I am delighted that Jaguar placed number one in Customer Satisfaction for the second successive year," said Mike O'Driscoll, managing director of Jaguar Cars. "The J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study(SM) is the benchmark of customer satisfaction, and Jaguar and its dealers have been recognized once again for providing a level of service that is unparalleled in the auto industry."

"Customer service excellence requires an outstanding team and commitment," said Gary Temple, senior executive vice president North American operations. "Jaguar's number one ranking again in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Index (CSI) Study(SM) is a reflection of the passion of our employees, our dealers, and their personnel."

"To rank top in customer service, following our recent ranking in the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Study(SM) demonstrates again that Jaguar offers products that customers enjoy and that our dealers are committed to delivering an outstanding customer service experience."

The Study, now in its 28th year, measures the customer satisfaction of vehicle owners who visit the dealer service department for maintenance or repair work during the first three years of ownership. The 2008 CSI Study is based on responses gathered between January and April 2008 from 87,302 owners and lessees of 2005 to 2007 model-year vehicles and measures service initiation, service advisor, in-dealership experience, service delivery, service quality and user-friendly service.

About Jaguar

Since the company was founded in 1922, Jaguar Cars has evolved from the production of motorcycle sidecars to become one of the world's premier manufacturers of luxury saloons and sports cars.

Jaguar designs, engineers and manufactures all its three model lines -- the XF and XJ saloons and the XK sports car -- in the UK at the company's Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham.

Jaguar, which employs some 7,000 people, is a major wealth generator for the UK, exporting 70% of production to 63 countries around the world.

About J.D. Power and Associates

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

Jaguar North America

CONTACT: Tim Watson, VP Communications, 1-949-341-6185, or Yolonda
Brinkley, Corporate Affairs, 1-949-341-6286, both of Jaguar North America

Web site: http://www.jdpower.com/

Luxury car sales lead the market - China Daily


Luxury car sales lead the market
China Daily, China - 1 hour ago
Mercedes-Benz saw its vehicle sales hit 18000 units for both locally made and imported cars in China, paving the way in the luxury car market with growth of ...

Russia becomes Europea s largest car market - Moscow News


Russia becomes Europea s largest car market
Moscow News, Russia - 5 hours ago
The used car market is also set for dramatic growth in the next few years according to the PWC report. Root highlighted the problem of a double' VAT, ...

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim Makes a Splash with Designer Red Carter and Red Hot Convertibles for Summer Miami's own selected as Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer

MIAMI, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Fashionistas, get ready -- Mercedes-Benz is returning to Miami to heat up summer with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. July 17th to July 21st, the historic Raleigh Hotel will host 15 of the hottest swimwear designers including Red Carter, Poko Pano, Hotel Bondi Swimwear, Syla by Sylvie Cachay, Ed Hardy Swimwear, TIBI, Pistol Panties and Custo Barcelona.

Mercedes-Benz has tapped Miami favorite Red Carter as this year's Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer for Swim 2009. The Red Carter line launched in 2004, soon after the designer moved Miami and became inspired by the ever-present energy and bold, Art Deco style. The Red Carter collection incorporates fit, form and function, combining subtle details, bold prints, and advanced technical constructions often neglected by swimwear designers. The 2009 Collection will debut July 19 at 10:00 PM at Cabana Grande at The Raleigh Hotel.

Beyond the runway, the place to see and be seen at the Raleigh Hotel is the invite-only Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge, where celebrities, tastemakers and top editors relax between shows. The lounge will host a series of chic-invite only events celebrating the best the week has to offer. Festivities continue poolside where Mercedes-Benz invites guests to enjoy a beauty retreat in the private cabanas along the iconic Raleigh pool.

What better way to soak in Miami and do it in style than driving a new Mercedes-Benz? Take a ride in the SLK, SLR Roadster, C63 AMG or the restyled SL Roadster for 2009, all of which will be on display around the Raleigh Hotel. Mercedes-Benz's well-built machines boast outstanding strength, quality and class and have been consistently recognized as style icons. For a city that loves to drop the top and cruise around South Beach, Mercedes-Benz will also display its all new SL63 AMG roadster with a hand-built AMG 6.3-liter V-8 engine that produces 518 horsepower. There is no better time to drop the top and truly enjoy the ride.

Online, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup continues to house press information and complimentary, high-resolution photography from all three Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week venues in the United States (including New York, Los Angeles at Smashbox Studios, and Miami/Swim). During the Swim Collections the Newsgroup will update regularly, offering photography from both the runway and throughout the tents shot by the incomparable Dan Lecca photographers. Once the shows have concluded, images from each season will remain available at the Newsgroup's archive.

For more information about Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim and for a schedule of shows, events, and complimentary photography, accredited journalists may visit and register at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup located at http://www.newsgroup.mbusa.com/ .

ABOUT MERCEDES-BENZ

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. Beginning in 2007, Mercedes-Benz USA became the title sponsor of IMG's New York, Los Angeles and Miami Fashion Weeks, signifying the first time all three properties have been united under a single sponsor. Mercedes-Benz is also engaged in international markets in Fashion Week title sponsorships with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin as the most recent example. In 2007, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 253,433 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and achieving 14 consecutive years of sales growth. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com/ and http://www.maybachusa.com/.

ABOUT RED CARTER

Since launching his eponymous collection in 2004, swimwear designer Red Carter has brought a sense of whimsy to the swimwear market. 2008 marks the first collection of ready-to-wear by Red Carter, which joins the Red Carter, Red Carter Men and Sandy Bottoms lines. Red Carter delivers two seasonal collections per year, sold domestically at better department and specialty stores including Barneys New York, Bloomingdales, Everything But Water, Intermix, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Victoria's Secret. Internationally, Red Carter is distributed in both Europe and South America. For more information, please visit http://www.redcarter.com/.

Mercedes-Benz USA

CONTACT: Kim Alves of FULL PICTURE, 1-212-995-2095, kalves@fullpic.com;
or Gregory O'Shea of MERCEDES-BENZ USA, 1-201-573-2238,
gregory.oshea@mbusa.com

Web site: http://www.mbusa.com/
http://www.maybachusa.com/
http://www.newsgroup.mbusa.com/
http://www.redcarter.com/

Rampage's Used Rubber For Sale - TMZ.com


Rampage's Used Rubber For Sale
TMZ.com, CA - 8 hours ago
Of course, the entrepreneur put up an ad for the tire on Craigslist, which the dudes from Deadspin.com happened to catch while trolling for used car parts. ...

Rampage's Used Rubber For Sale - TMZ.com


Rampage's Used Rubber For Sale
TMZ.com, CA - 6 hours ago
Of course, the entrepreneur put up an ad for the tire on Craigslist, which the dudes from Deadspin.com happened to catch while trolling for used car parts. ...

Subaru Forester Named to Forbes.com 'Ten Toughest Cars on the Road' List

CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Subaru Forester has been named to Forbes.com 'Ten Toughest Cars on the Road' list. The all-new Forester continues to garner awards from leading publications and in the month of June posted a 41% increase in sales over the same month the previous year.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO )

To make the list, the Forester had to meet several measures, such as the most recent National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration and Insurance Institute of Highway Safety front and side crash-test ratings, Consumer Reports' 2007 Overall Road Test Scores, Strategic Vision's 2007 New Vehicle Experience and Vincentric's estimated five-year repair costs.

Tim Mahoney, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Subaru of America Inc., said, "We are delighted that independent third parties are endorsing the Forester's legendary durability. With the 2009 model providing customers with more room and amenities than ever before, coupled with its toughness, it is no surprise that demand is strong."

The full list can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/6o6nsr. About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R. L. Polk & Co. CYE 2007 All Wheel Drive retail registrations in the U.S. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com/.

Contact: Michael McHale Subaru of America, Inc. 856-488-3326 mmchale@subaru.com Heather Ward Subaru of America, Inc. 856-488-5093 hward@subaru.com

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Subaru of America, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael McHale, 1-856-488-3326, mmchale@subaru.com, or Heather
Ward, 1-856-488-5093, hward@subaru.com, both of Subaru of America, Inc.

Web site: http://www.subaru.com/

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New Program Helps Reduce Employees' Gas Costs by Increasing Fuel Economy

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the urgent need for commuters to combat the effect of skyrocketing gas prices, CerMet Lab Company has introduced a program that guarantees increased fuel mileage for a company's employees. CerMet's Employee Fuel Assistance Plan (EFA) provides a patented nano-particle ceramic conditioner that reduces friction in vehicle engines, resulting in a measurable reduction in fuel consumption. It is an inexpensive way to give a significant "bonus" to employees that can be worth hundreds, or often thousands of dollars in fuel savings.

CerMet client Steven Levin, CEO, SMD, said: "In this energy crisis, we wanted to find a way to show we cared, and to help our employees with their increased commuting costs. We purchased CerMet to help save them money."

CerMet's Senior VP Sales, Richard Edwartoski, said: "Our EFA Plan provides long-term excess fuel consumption relief. Many promotions across the country provide a one-time upfront benefit, such as a 0 or 0 gas card, but the CerMet program can give you continuous cost savings, year after year. With the gas prices hurting so many workers getting to and from their place of business, the need for some relief is not optional, it's necessary."

Employers have the option of sharing the cost of the plan with their employees, or human resources departments can offer these savings to their employees as a fully-paid benefit, or reward. If fuel expenses are paid by the company, then the company benefits financially from the improved fuel economy.

As a conservative example, an average worker who fills their gas tank at least once per week and reduces fuel consumption by 10% would save over 200 over the life of the treatment, which is designed to last 60,000 miles. Independent tests, including a SAE fuel consumption test (J1321 Type II), have verified that the CerMet treatment provides a measurable and repeatable improvement in fuel economy.

CerMet is a do-it-yourself engine treatment product that is added to the vehicle's engine oil, which carries microscopic ceramic nano-particles to the friction zones, and these particles then bond to the metal surfaces to significantly reduce friction. No mechanic is required.

CerMet reduces fuel consumption in virtually any gas or diesel-powered engine, and the Employee Fuel Assistance Plan can be extended to motorcycles, boats, RVs, lawn equipment, trucks, or heavy equipment.

In addition to saving money, participants gain the satisfaction of knowing that they are helping to reduce carbon emissions and their company's carbon footprint. CerMet has also committed to donating 5% of all proceeds from the program to Conservation International or other charitable organizations chosen by the participating company.

Visit http://www.cermetlab.com/about_us/EFA.html for more information. Or contact Richard Edwartoski at CerMet (800.372.7580, x107), rje@cermetlab.com.

CerMet Lab Company

CONTACT: Dean Rose of CerMet Lab Company, 1-800-372-7580 x101,
dpr@cermetlab.com; or PR Contact: David Gordon Schmidt of Smith-Winchester,
1-248-352-3333, david@smith-winchester.com, for CerMet Lab Company

Web site: http://www.cermetlab.com/about_us/EFA.html

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Nearly 50 AAA Executives Will Help the Hungry on July 23

DEARBORN, Mich., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, July 23, nearly 50 members of AAA Michigan's executive leadership team will assemble at Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan to help package food and provide gardening and clean-up services.

As part of their "day of service", the group of AAA vice presidents, district managers, and directors will be welcomed by Gleaners President DeWayne Wells and receive a tour of the facility. At 8:35 a.m. they will move to their work zones and begin their volunteer duties. Work will continue until 12:30 p.m. Gleaners is located at 2131 Beaufait St. in Detroit.

"It's important for us to step out from behind our desks and remember we can, and should, work as a team in our communities," said Marti Parks, Vice President of Michigan Branch Operations. "We're proud of our history of volunteer service at AAA, and this is just one more way to demonstrate that commitment. We want to stress these core corporate values in the communities where our members live and work."

AAA Michigan

CONTACT: Jim Rink, 1-313-336-1513, Nancy Cain, 1-313-336-1514, both of
AAA Michigan

Web site: http://www.aaa.com/

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