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Continental's chassis & safety division earns Toyota's Most Prestigious Supplier Award

Production of a high-quality braking system for the Toyota Yaris recognized

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Skoda Auto embodies strong sales

Skoda Auto Group embodies increasing sales & strong crown decelerates its economic growth.

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Acura joins Carfax Service Link program

Service and maintenance information will be reported to Carfax for vehicles serviced by Acura dealers participating in Carfax Service Link.

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Honda to report service information to Carfax

Honda strongly encourages their dealers to participate in the Carfax Service Link program and more than 280 Honda locations already report their service information to Carfax.

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class & B-Class awarded ISO 14052

Mercedes-Benz A-Class and B-Class ranges have now been certified to the international standard ISO 14052 - "Design for Environment".

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Smart ed praised by Mayor of Middlesbrough

The Mayor of Middlesbrough has described the smart ed as the "most environmentally friendly car in the world".

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Sweden expands its R&D of plug-in hybrid vehicles

Invest in Sweden agency presents great investment potentials at US Automotive Battery Conference.

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3-D virtual tour of first-ever BMW X6

BMW of North America banking on dynamic hologram of world's first sports activity coupe to reach target consumers in financial community.

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BMW G 650 Xchallenge for CA Police Department

Two new BMW G 650 Xchallenge motorcycles recently delivered to the department by Valley Cycle and Motorsports in Bakersfield.

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Remy to relocate global headquarters in Pendleton

Pendleton is located 35 miles northeast of Indianapolis, just a few miles from Remy's previous headquarters in Anderson, Indiana.

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Harley-Davidson's new look - Dark Custom Collection

Dark Custom Collection from Harley-Davidson revisits roots to spur new beginnings.

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BMW PAT declines by 17% to euro 487 million

BMW Group revenues increased by 11.2% to euro 13,285 million. The profit before financial result (EBIT) fell by 9.3% to euro 827 million. The pre-tax profit amounted to euro 641 million down by 24.8%. The profit after tax decreased by 17.0% to euro 487 million.

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TRW Automotive Mexico receives Honda’s Prestigious Quality Award

This is the second consecutive year the plant has earned Honda's highest quality award.

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Steve Parrett becomes communications manager of Nissan

Steve Parrett will be responsible for external communications activities involving NNA’s assembly plants in Smyrna, Tenn., and Canton, Miss., and the company’s powertrain plant in Decherd, Tenn.

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2008 Subaru Impreza recognized by KBB as top 10 Coolest New Car Under $18,000

The all-new 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i was awarded the "Top Safety Pick Gold" by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and comes at a starting price of $16,995.

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Volkswagen continues success story at all brands in Q1

Volkswagen delivered 1.57 million vehicles worldwide in the first three months. Sales revenue grew by 1.4 percent to €27.0 billion. Profit after tax was €929 million, an increase of approximately 26 %.

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Ford Focus - As one of ‘Top Ten Coolest New Cars Under $18,000’

Ford Focus recognized by Kelley Blue Book’s Kbb.Com as one of ‘Top Ten Coolest New Cars Under $18,000’.

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Lithia Motors announces first quarter 2008 sales

Lithia Motors exceeds guidance with 3 cent loss per share in first quarter from continuing operations excluding a one-time charge.

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SEAT ‘kits out’ grassroots football in various municipalities

SEAT’s support for grassroots football embraces teams from all categories between the ages of 5 and 18 years. All told, some 500 youngsters and teenagers from Abrera and Sant Esteve Sesrovires will benefit from the new complete kit provided by SEAT.

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SAE International’s Government/Industry Meeting in May

SAE International's Government, Industry Meeting Set May 12-14 in Washington, D.C.

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All-new 2009 G8 arrives in Pontiac dealerships

The all-new 2009 G8 arrives in Pontiac dealerships of Canada in June. The V-6-equipped G8 performance sedan has a starting MSRP of $31,995 and the V-8-powered G8 GT model starts at $36,995.

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Bentley Motors net revenue down by 4.4% in Q1

First quarter results demonstrate brand strength in uncertain market Strong demand for new Brooklands and GT Speed.

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Chevy introduces New Cobalt XFE with 'Xtra' Fuel Economy

New Chevy Cobalt XFE delivers 'Xtra' Fuel Economy - Segment best 36 MPG on the highway.

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Chrysler statement regarding tentative deal between Ford Canada & CAW

As a result, the Company will review the terms of the agreement, in order to gain a better understanding of the economics put forth in the Master Economics Offer.

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Unique initiative by Hyundai for customer health protection

In the first ever unique initiative by largest passenger car exporter Hyundai Motor India Ltd for customer health protection.

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Chrysler statement in response to Daimler Q1 results

Daimler reports Chrysler Holding LLC's results on a one quarter lag based on IFRS, rather than U.S. GAAP which is utilized by the company. 

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Telefonica O2 appoints Eduardo Zaplana as representative for Europe

Mr. Eduardo Zaplana will sit on the Boards of Directors of Telefonica O2 Europe and Telefonica O2 Czech Republic.

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Asbury Automotive appoints new SVP & CFO, effective May 9

Asbury Automotive Group names Craig T. Monaghan incoming Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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LG Slimmer enV(2) will available at Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless announced the enV(2) - by LG will be available on April 30 at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores across the nation.

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Verizon Wireless to deliver exclusive Madonna performance on Wireless Phones

Customers can view exclusive Madonna performance at Roseland Ballroom in New York via their mobile phones.

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Federal-Mogul reports Q1 2008 sales results

Federal-Mogul Corporation reports record first quarter sales combined with solid operating performance.

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Advance Auto Parts adds MOOG & Wagner brands from Federal-Mogul

Advance Auto Parts announces addition of MOOG and Wagner ThermoQuiet brands from Federal-Mogul.

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Nokia increases games distribution channels in Asia

Additional games powered by SNAP Mobile now available in PRC and Taiwan.

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ArvinMeritor announces higher profits for Q2 Fiscal Year 2008

Company announces strong quarter despite industry headwinds in North America.

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Sonic Automotive declares quarterly cash dividend

Sonic Automotive Board of Directors approves quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share.

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Nokia & ARC Transistance to deliver RTTI to Nokia mobiles

Nokia and ARC Transistance are working together to provide Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) to users of Nokia mobile devices. Nokia will offer the service as a premium offering in Nokia Maps 2.0 and in future versions of Nokia Maps.

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Daimler achieves net profit of € 1,332mn in Q1 2008

- Revenue of €23.5 billion at prior year’s level
- Full-year EBIT from ongoing operations (excluding Chrysler) expected to be well above 2007; earnings forecasts confirmed for the divisions

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