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Visteon & 3M features proximity sensing & touch-sensitive haptic controls

The integrated center panel on the North American demonstration vehicle features proximity sensing and touch-sensitive haptic controls.

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Ener1 to release its first quarter 2008 results on May 12

Management will conduct a conference call on the same day, Monday, May 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

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Ford achieves milestone with its 9 millionth Mustang

America’s favorite muscle car hits 9 million mark; special mustang makes its home in Iowa.

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Ford's 6F35 offers 4-6% fuel economy improvement

- The new 6F35 front-wheel-drive transmission is the latest example of Ford’s powertrain technology that increases fuel economy and lowers CO2 emissions.
- The new 6-speed debuts in the 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner sport-utility crossover vehicles.

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Harbin Electric to discuss Q1 2008 earnings on May 9

Harbin Electric will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, May 9, 2008.

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Sportiest Passat of all time - Passat R36

Power is transmitted via a dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) and permanent four-wheel drive (4MOTION). The saloon model's top speed is an electronically governed 250 km/h.

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Passat with modern diesel engine technology

Passat is now available with state-of-the-art common rail direct injection.

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Ford receives Phoenix Award for Fairlane Green

Ford’s Fairlane Green retail and recreational development received the national Phoenix Award for excellence in brownfield development.

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Ford Mondeo sets to extend its premium sporty appeal

New Titanium X Sport heads Mondeo range. New 175PS 2.2 TDCi premium diesel introduced. Sports suspension and equipment upgrades. Available on 5 door and estate. Priced from £25,355.

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Piaggio BOD approves quarterly report at 31 March 2008

At a meeting today in Milan chaired by Roberto Colaninno, the Board of Directors of Piaggio & C. S.p.A. examined and approved the quarterly report at 31 March 2008.

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Outstanding team for challenges of globalization

Volkswagen is therefore building up the skills, commitment and fitness of its workforces worldwide."

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Ford celebrates 10th annual Ford Freedom Award

Coretta Scott King and Dr. Dorothy Height were honored this evening as this year’s recipients of the Ford Freedom Award for their outstanding achievements at the 10th annual program. 

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Ford accelerates shift to fuel-efficient, high-performance 6-speed transmissions

- Ford will more than double the number of North American vehicles equipped with fuel-efficient, 6-speed automatic transmissions by the end of next year.

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Airbiquity link highlights Ford's telematics strategy

The 911 Assist software Ford tied to its Sync voice-recognition software early this year highlights a strategy for telematics, one that relies on the user's phone, not one built into the vehicle.

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Ford Verve concept becomes Fiesta

Ford claims that latest Fiesta is similar in size to the current model but is lighter and stronger—a result of using ultra-high-strength steels, particularly in safety-critical areas such as the A- and B-pillars.

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Commission again appeals to Austria to modify traffic restrictions on A 12 motorway

Today the European Commission sent a reasoned opinion to Austria in order to request modifications as to traffic restrictions for heavy goods vehicles on the A 12 motorway in Tyrol.

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Azure Dynamics to partake at 4th Annual Ford CleanTech Conference

The event will be held at Le Parker Meridien in New York City, 118 W. 57th Street.

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Ford joins UN's Global Compact

Ford confirms its support of the U.N.’s Global Compact and its commitment to human rights issues.

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Development completes of BlueTDI successfully

One of a new generation of turbodiesels, this engine has been developed especially for North America.

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Rab MacDonald wins Jim Clark Memorial Award for 2008

One of the unsung heroes of the motor racing world has been recognised. Rab MacDonald was presented with the Jim Clark Memorial Award for 2008 in recognition of his commitment to the sport.

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TAC Automotive receives Supplier of the Year Award from Ford

TAC Automotive Group Recognized as Supplier of the Year at 2007 MSX International Ford Motor Company b2bBuyer Supplier Awards Ceremony.

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Cadillac CTS receives '2008 Saudi Auto Car of the Year' awards

The all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS has just received one of the Middle East’s most prestigious awards, having been named ‘2008 Saudi Auto Car of the Year’.

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Ford selects Chesapeake system solutions T-Recs Enterprise

Ford Motor Company implements Chesapeake system solutions T-Recs Enterprise.

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GM South Africa reports vehicle sales of April 2008

New vehicle sales through the first four months of 2008 reflected a 11 percent drop compared to the same period last year, mainly due to a 15,4 percent decrease in the passenger market.

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GM announces quarterly dividend

GM announced a second-quarter dividend of $0.25 per share on GM common stock.

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Superior to release Q1 2008 financial results

In addition to reviewing its financial results for the first quarter, the Company also plans to discuss other financial and operating matters.

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Blancpain’s first Swiss boutique wins award for Trophee d’Excellence

Marc A. Hayek, Blancpain’s president and Nadia Constantin, Boutique’s manager are pleased and honoured to have received the Trophée d’Excellence for the Geneva boutique.

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Automotive safety systems Autoliv raises dividend

The Company also held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders

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Tissot celebrates 10 year partnership with Michael Owen

Tissot congratulates its ambassador Michael Owen for a decade of first class relationship.

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Audi - Successful start to 2008

- Vehicle sales in the first four months: up 1.7 percent

- Operating profit in the first quarter up 28.2 percent to € 514 million

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BASF plans to expand its automotive business in India

- New engineering plastics compounding plant and computer aided engineering lab in Thane
- Expansion of coatings facilities in Mangalore and catalyst plant in Chennai

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Bentley profit increases & sales decreases for Q1

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

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Bentley designs limited collector's edition of new Bond book

In a unique collaboration between three of Britain’s iconic brands – James Bond, Bentley Motors and Penguin Books - a special, limited edition of the new Bond book Devil May Care will be published on 28th May.

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Senior management changes at Harman International

Harman International strengthens management with key executive appointments.

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RIM & Vivo launches new BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone in Brazil

New model enhances the portfolio of smartphones compatible with the Vivo Co-Piloto navigation service.

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FinishMaster posts Q1 2008 financial results

Net sales increased 11.8 percent for the quarter due to the combined effect of same branch sales growth.

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Hyundai Motor launches promotional scheme for Rural India

Hyundai Motor now takes its world class technology to rural India with the launch of its all new promotional scheme titled - ‘Ghar Ghar Ki Pehchaan’.

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Telefonica to make mobile banking available in Latin America

A new mobile banking (m-banking) initiative, targeting the 175 million people in the region who have mobile phones but do not currently have banking access. The project will launch from July 2008 and be rolled out across the region.

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O2 opens new space for mobile communication

Telefonica O2 is bringing a brand new concept of mobile tariffs to the domestic market.

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HTC launches 'Touch Diamond'

HTC ‘Touch Diamond’ debut brings breakthroughs in size, style connectivity and overall user experience, leaves compromise at the door.

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Harman announces Q3 sales results

Net sales continued to grow in the Automotive and Professional Divisions, primarily due to increased shipments of infotainment systems to automotive customers and higher sales of products to the professional audio markets.

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T-Mobile USA begins commercial 3G network rollout

T-Mobile launches UMTS/HSDPA network in New York city on its AWS Spectrum; Plans 3G network launches in major markets across the country in the coming months.

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Nokia launches Nokia 6122c for CMCC

"The Nokia 6122c is another S60 device exclusively available for CMCC, demonstrating the continued collaboration between Nokia and CMCC," says Michael Hsu, Vice President, China Mobile Account, Nokia Operator Channel.

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Tenneco to webcast presentation at its upcoming investor day

Tenneco will host an investor tour of its emission control engineering center in Grass Lake, Michigan, on Thursday, May 8, 2008.

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MSF urges motorcyclists to get involved during motorcycle safety awareness month

Motorcycle Safety Foundation is encouraging motorcyclists to take an active role during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

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Nokia's solution for connected mobile gaming in Java technology

Nokia releases software for developing connected mobile games in Java technology.

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Nokia declares finalists Mobile Filmmaking Awards

Nokia announced the five finalists for the 2008 Nokia Mobile Filmmaking Awards which will be screened during the Pangea Day broadcast on May 10th.

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Lithia Body & Paint to offer environmentally safer option for paint repair

This comes two months after Lithia Body & Paint was certified as being ‘Eco-Logical’ by the Department of Environmental Qualitys Pollution Prevention Outreach team.

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Tenneco announces results of annual shareholder meeting

The directors have been re-elected to serve a term expiring at the 2009 annual meeting of stockholders.

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Motorola demonstrates new MOTODEV Studio tools

New “plug-ins” will enable developers to create applications across a wider variety of Motorola supported platforms, all in a common development environment.

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Motorola declares 245th consecutive quarterly dividend

Motorola declared a regular quarterly dividend of 5 cents ($0.05) per share, payable in cash on July 15, 2008.

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Mercedes-Benz cars starts Q2 with 22% sales increase

- Mercedes-Benz brand deliveries in April up 16 percent to 105,400 units
- Sales of new C-Class sedan and station-wagon models reach record level
- With 13,600 vehicles delivered, smart fortwo April sales doubled

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Wonder Auto Technology declares equity incentive plan

To incentives key employees to target annual 40% growth for next three years.

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