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Car manufacturers acting in the interests of profits rather than safety in poor countries say scientists (Popularity:  )
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk
A study published today in the BMJ journal Injury Prevention calls for greater vigilance in ensuring that car manufacturers are fully committed to promoting road safety interventions that are based on sound evidence of effectiveness.Every day, worldwide, around 30,000 people are seriously injured in road traffic crashes. Most of these are in low- and middle-income countries, and most are pedestrians and cyclists.The World Bank believes that a partnership between business, ...
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The Chromin’ Empire is Conquering Fashionable Vehicle Owners Everywhere (Popularity: )
http://www.gm.com
Just as a gleaming piece of jewelry can transform an outfit from drab to fab, an increasing number of vehicle owners are using chrome to personalize their cars and trucks and make a rolling fashion statement.That statement can be as subtle as the simple, elegant addition of a few polished chrome door handles; or as bold as a bumper-to-bumper, heavy-metal extravaganza of sparkling, 22-inch plus-sized wheels; grille inserts; tubular assist ...
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Ford Motor Company Named A "100 Best" Company By Working Mother Magazine (Popularity: )
http://www.ford.com
Ford Motor Company today was named one of the 100 Best Companies for working mothers by Working Mother magazine. The "100 Best" initiative celebrates employers whose groundbreaking benefits – from flexible schedules and child care to innovative leave policies for new parents – are helping to redefine workplace standards across the nation. This is the tenth year Ford has achieved this honor.“Ford Motor Company is exceptional for its continuing commitment ...
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Automotive Marketer’s “Recipe for Success” – Sell “More for Less” and Give Them Real Turkeys (Popularity: )
http://www.directdrivemarketing.com
Direct Drive Marketing (DDM), a division of Computer Mailing, Inc., (CMI), and a leading provider of quality direct mail promotions for the automotive industry, continues to soar above the competition with their own fresh and innovative marketing techniques.September through November are historically the busiest sales months in the auto industry, with “End of the Year Close-out” and “New Model Intro” themed promotions … and of course, the ever popular “turkey ...
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Mitsubishi Motors North America Announces Ratification of UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement (Popularity: )
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced that UAW Local 2488 members have ratified an agreement that dramatically improves the ability of the company's Normal, Illinois assembly plant to be a key player in the global success of Mitsubishi Motors. "We are extremely pleased with this agreement," said MMNA President & CEO, Hiroshi Harunari. "It sends a clear message to customers and dealers that Mitsubishi Motors is committed to being ...
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Lexus Announces Pricing on New 2007 GS 350 and Additional 2007 Models (Popularity: )
Lexus announced today the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on the new 2007 GS 350 and the following 2007 models: GS 430, IS 350, IS 250, SC 430, LX 470, GX 470 and RX 400h. GS 350/ GS 430 The 2007 GS 350 replaces the previous 245-horsepower 3.0-liter GS 300 model with a new 303-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 that produces 274 lb.-ft. of torque. The GS 350 is available in rear- ...
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Ford Celebrates 75th Anniversary Of Hot Rod: Supports Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Popularity: )
http://www.ford.com
* 2007 marks the 75th anniversary of the legendary 1932 Ford, commonly called the “Deuce” and universally recognized as the quintessential American hot rod. * Hot Rods & Horsepower, manufacturer of the officially licensed 75th Anniversary Deuce will auction the first issued limited edition 75th Anniversary Deuce to raise funds for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. * Edsel B. Ford II, great grandson of Henry Ford and member of Ford’s Board ...
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ArvinMeritor's Emissions Technologies Group Receives Volkswagen Excellence Award for Quality (Popularity: )
http://www.arvinmeritor.com
ArvinMeritor, Inc.'s (NYSE: ARM) Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group announced today that its Emissions Technologies business received Volkswagen Group's Excellence Award in 2006 for Quality. Specifically, ArvinMeritor's manufacturing facility in Pamplona, Spain, and two Customer Value Centers (CVCs) in Martorell, Spain, and Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, are recipients of the Excellence Award. The award distinguishes ArvinMeritor as one of only three Volkswagen suppliers globally to achieve this distinction in ...
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Azure Dynamics announces Memorandum of Understanding with StarTrans for hybrid bus production (Popularity: )
http://www.azuredynamics.com
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the production of hybrid shuttle buses with StarTrans, a business division of Supreme Corporation (AMEX: STS) and one of North America's leading commercial bus manufacturers. Under the proposed terms of the MOU, Azure ...
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New Portable GPS Navigation System with Music Player, and Picture Viewer (Popularity: )
http://www.teletype.com
TeleType Company has just released a successor to its innovative product line that blends cutting-edge vehicle GPS navigation with MP3 and Video player technology. The all-in-one device, called the WorldNav 3100, is a portable car navigation system that offers door-to-door GPS guidance with simple spoken instructions. The WorldNav 3100’s exciting convergence of portable in-car navigation with the immense popularity of the MP3 player, video player, and picture viewer, makes it ...
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