"Recovery at Risk" Warns Road Haulage Association

The pump price for both petrol and diesel are now at their highest this year with fears of even more hikes before the end of the year.

Mapyx Quo: Ireland and Great Britain Joined Together

SURBITON, England, November 22 - Mapyx Limited publisher of the digital mapping software "Quo"- the best
digital mapping software for Ordnance Survey Ireland outdoor enthusiasts,
today announced that it has released the digital maps, making them the first
digital mapping provider in UK joining OSi Ireland and OS Great Britain maps
into the same products.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. Selects Investment Banking Firm to Assist in Sale of MV Agusta

BNP Paribas in Milan Will Help Harley-Davidson Move Sale Process Forward

MILWAUKEE, November 19 - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) has selected the investment banking
firm, BNP Paribas in Milan, to assist Harley-Davidson in the sale of MV
Agusta. Harley-Davidson is currently identifying potential buyers for the
Italian-based motorcycle company.

Busworld Kortrijk was a Success for TEMSA !

MECHELEN, Belgium, November 19 - "It was a tremendous success!", says Wim Vanhool, Executive
Board Member of Temsa Europe. "Customers appreciated the way we hosted them
and in particular the confidence that we were able to create in terms of
services and environmental performance."

Chrysler's Marchionne to Address Economic Club at Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO, November 19 - Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler Group LLC, will
address the Economic Club of Chicago (ECC) at the group's annual Chicago Auto
Show luncheon meeting on Feb. 11, 2010. The event will be held at 12 p.m. CST
in the Vista Ballroom of McCormick Place during the show's media preview.

Auto Industry Summit Tackles Practical Constraints to Growth

PUNE, India, November 18 - Key executives from India's carmakers are meeting in Pune in two weeks
time to address some of the hard practical issues which constrain the growth
of the country's automotive production capacity.

National Air Cargo Completes First Phase of 'Operation Blanket Delivery'

ORCHARD PARK, New York, November 18 - More than 1,000 blankets hand delivered by National Air Cargo staff and
Afghanistan Minister of Labor and Social Affairs to orphanages in Afghanistan

Frost & Sullivan Finds that the Global Recession is Fostering Consolidation in the Logistics and Transportation Industry

LONDON, November 18 - Logistics service providers (LSPs) and end user companies can expect
unique opportunities that would be inconceivable in a healthier economy. The
global recession has actually created a climate in which they can re-align
business processes to emerge stronger from the ongoing economic crisis.

Manheim Asia Pacific Wins 'Service Provider of the Year' at the Asia Insurance Industry Awards

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 16 - Bangkok - Manheim Asia Pacific has been awarded "Service Provider of the
Year" at the prestigious Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2009.

Northern Lights Energy and REVA Agree to Develop Iceland's EV Market

LONDON, November 16 - Northern Lights Energy (NLE), initiator of Iceland's Project
2012 and provider of infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EVs)
has signed an agreement with Reva Electric Car Company (REVA) to develop the
electric vehicle market in Iceland. NLE has exclusive distribution rights for
REVA's electric cars including the new NXR that premiered at the recent
Frankfurt Motor Show and 2011's model, the NXG sports coupe. Marketing of the
NXR starts in the second half of 2010, with deliveries at the end of the
year.

GPS Navigation Comes to iPod Touch for the First Time

LONDON, November 12 -

    - Navmii Software Bring Turn-by-Turn Navigation to iPod Touch and iPhone
    - Available Now From Apple iTunes for only GBP29.99 for UK Maps
    - Itunes link: tinyurl.com/yevkbw7

Geolife's Navmii Personal Navigation Comes to iPhone

Turn by Turn Personal Navigation Made Simple for iPhone Users

LONDON, November 11 - GeoLife today announced the availability of Navmii turn-by-turn
navigation for the iPhone from the Apple App Store at only GBP29.99.

Online Video Assistants to Change the Face of Online Shopping

LONDON -

- Veedesk Brings Face-to-Face Customer Service to Websites

Vee24 today launches the veedesk, a system that is set to fundamentally change the way in which customers shop online. Customers browsing websites will, for the first time, be able to both see and talk to a customer service assistant in real-time, to ask questions, discuss products, and request help with form filling and the checkout process. A ‘vee-assistant’ can be available 24/7 and can offer the same kind of personal service found on the high street, but from the convenience of a website.

GENIVI Alliance Membership Ranks Expand With Leaders Across Industries

MUNICH -

GENIVI Alliance, the automotive industry’s only collaborative association dedicated to driving the development and broad adoption of an open source In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference platform, today announced its continued strong growth with the addition of four prestigious companies from the consumer electronics and technology industries.

SAE International Releases Test Results of the Low GWP Refrigerant for Mobile Air-Conditioning

WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, November 10 - A Cooperative Research Program conducted through SAE International to
investigate the safety and environmental performance of a new refrigerant for
mobile air conditioning systems, announced today the successful completion of
its research. Based on these results, the sponsors of the SAE CRP1234 have
concluded that HFO-1234yf can be used as the global replacement refrigerant
in future mobile air conditioning systems. From the evaluation and test
results it has been concluded that HFO-1234yf can be safely accommodated
through established industry standards and practices for vehicle design,
engineering, manufacturing, and service.

This Christmas Ghostbikes Launch the Stealth Motorcycle Touring Boot, Neo Sports Boot and Cougar Race Boot

PRESTON, England - Ghostbikes are showcasing their own super cool, tested road boots - a perfect winter gift for the biker that demands quality and high performance at an amazing price.

Motors Liquidation Co. to Continue Sales Process for Facility in Strasbourg, France

DETROIT -

- Bank of America Merrill Lynch Retained as Financial Advisor

Motors Liquidation Co. (MLC), formerly known as General Motors Corp., announced today it intends to continue with the sale process of its powertrain manufacturing and engineering facility in Strasbourg, France, which operates as a subsidiary of MLC. It was also announced that Bank of America Merrill Lynch has been retained as financial advisor for the sale.

Travis Pastrana Joins Race 4 Change in Drive to End Poverty!

NEW YORK -

Nine-time X Games Gold Medalist and Rally legend, Travis Pastrana (www.travispastrana.com/), is ready to rev up the movement to race to end poverty on this planet. Pastrana, who is already a Rally Racing Champ in America, has entered his endorsement of car #20, Race4Change (www.race4change.org), in the East African Safari Classic (www.eastafricansafarirally.com/) - one of the toughest rallies in the world. He joins the efforts of Race4Change in raising awareness, on an international level, about microcredit and is encouraging people to donate money to two of the worlds leading poverty fighting organizations, the Microcredit Summit Campaign (www.microcreditsummit.org) and the on-the-ground Kenyan microfinance legend, Jamii Bora (www.jamiibora.org/), lead by microfinance eco-pioneer Ingrid Munro.

Frost & Sullivan Honours Fludicon With European Automotive Advanced Suspension Technologies Excellence in Research Award

LONDON -

The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Automotive Advanced Suspension Technologies Excellence in Research Award is presented to Fludicon GmbH (Fludicon) for its successful research and development efforts in Electrorheology and Electro-Rheological Fluid (ERF) based damping systems.

Magna Announces Third Quarter and Year to Date Results

AURORA, Canada - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Photos: Southern California Automotive Design Studios Envision the Ultimate Youthmobile in Year 2030

LOS ANGELES -

- The winner of the 6th Annual Design Challenge will be announced Dec. 3rd at the LA Auto Show

Frost & Sullivan: Telematics for Electric Vehicles - The Key to Reducing Range Anxiety and Enhancing the Overall EV Ownership Experience.

LONDON -

- Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Telematics for Electric Vehicles on Thursday, 12 November, 2009 at 3:00pm GMT

Court Confirms Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.’s Plan of Reorganization

NORTHVILLE, Michigan -

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (”Hayes” or the “Company”) announced today that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) has confirmed a plan of reorganization for the Company and substantially all of its U.S. subsidiaries that will significantly improve the Company’s balance sheet and reduce its leverage. The Company’s total consolidated prepetition funded indebtedness of approximately US$720 million is expected to be reduced to approximately US$240 million upon emergence from Chapter 11.

Opel Sale Process Terminated

AURORA, Canada - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) today announced that it has been advised by General Motors (”GM”) that the GM Board of Directors has decided to terminate the sale process for Opel.

TAG Heuer MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini New Luxury Mobile Phone

PARIS - Inspired by the mythic Lamborghini Murcielago, TAG Heuer, the world leader in luxury sports watches and chronographs has teamed up with the famous Italian super sports car manufacturer to create the limited-edition MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini phone (meridiist.tagheuer.com).

Valeo Acquires 100% of its Compressors Joint Venture in China

PARIS - Valeo today announced that it has increased to 100% its shareholding in the entity based in Changchun which develops and manufactures compressors. Valeo previously held a 60% stake and Fawer 40%. The new company, which employs 130 people and produces compressors for the Chinese and Asian markets, will be named Valeo Compressor (Changchun) Co., Ltd.

CarRentals and CarHire3000 top Greenlight’s Integrated Search Report for the Car Hire Sector

LONDON - Greenlight, the UK’s leading independent search marketing agency has released its first quarterly integrated research for the car hire sector. Each report consists of paid search as well as natural search analysis, to offer a fully integrated analysis. The report determines the most visible websites for car hire in Google natural and paid search results for Q2 2009.

Insurers Commit to Manheim Arabia in the Gulf Cooperation Council

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -

In a major step forward for salvage remarketing in the GCC, a number of major insurers and corporate clients have selected Manheim Arabia to remarket their insurance salvage vehicles. Following an exhaustive review of salvage remarketing across the region, Manheim Arabia has invested locally to expand its specialised automotive operations and better meet the needs of the industry.

The Future Looks Bright for Solar Applications in the European Automotive Industry, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON -

The market for solar technologies is still limited to advanced roof solutions that use solar cells to ventilate vehicle interiors, but technological advancements will soon shift the focus from comfort and convenience to powertrain applications and similar domains. In tandem with expanding applications, solar cell costs are expected to fall, meaning that more average customers can look forward to a ‘greener,’ less-polluting vehicle.

TW Steel to Partner Renault F1 Team

AMSTERDAM - TW Steel (www.twsteeluk.com), the international Dutch watch brand specializing in oversized watches, is pleased to announce a three-year partnership with the Renault F1 Team in which the brand becomes the Enstone-based squad’s ‘Official Timing Partner’.

Hertz Adds Exciting Models to the Fun Collection in Europe

UXBRIDGE, England - Hertz, the world’s largest general use car rental company, has added three exciting models to its Fun Collection at a range of locations across Europe. Thrill seekers can drive away the BMW Z4 sDrive 23i from locations in Spain, and the Lotus Elise and Exige from branches across Italy. Drivers can also take to the road with the new pink Fiat 500 Rosa, a special edition vehicle available exclusively in the Netherlands. All Hertz Fun Collection cars are make and model reservable, giving drivers the guarantee that the car they book is the one they will drive away in.

Rising Demand for Comfort and Safety to Play a Pivotal Role in the Evolution of Automotive Human Machine Interface, States Frost & Sullivan

LONDON -

Numerous applications, ranging from intuitive driver-assist systems to comfort-enhancing applications, are now available in today’s car. At the same time, the volatility of fuel prices has been fuelling consumer demand for small cars and, with it, the demand for top-quality content in small cars. Intelligent electronics integration and innovative human machine interface (HMI) will be the key factors in the future development of user-friendly vehicles.

Green Cars Ride & Drive Offers Rare Test Drives of Alternative Fuel Vehicles at the LA Auto Show

LOS ANGELES -

- Media to Test Drive the Latest Clean Diesel, Electric, Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Hybrid Vehicles

Ghostbikes Race Into the European Biking Market

PRESTON, England - Company bosses are celebrating after their long awaited website has launched across Europe - taking their shop front to bike lovers across the globe.

Frost & Sullivan: Strategic Analysis of European Market for Electronic Toll Collection - A Perspective on Industry Challenges, Competitive Landscape and Key Participants

LONDON -

- Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Electronic Toll Collection Systems on Tuesday, 3 November, 2009 at 16:00 GMT

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