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TURBO Charged Event Set To Give Petrol Heads a Buzz (Popularity:  )
http://www.cmpi.biz
The internationally acclaimed CMPi, is set to captivate car and bike enthusiasts from around the world with their recently announced festival; 'TURBO: For A Custom Nation'. For avid motor enthusiasts looking to experience the very latest in car tuning and driving techniques, this three day event, taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, between 13-15 November 2008, offers fans a first-time glimpse of the very latest innovations coming out ...
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Valeo Creates its First Joint Venture in Russia for the Production of Climate Control Systems (Popularity: )
http://www.valeo.com
Valeo announced today that it has signed an agreement for the creation of a joint venture for the production of HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) systems with Itelma, a Russian supplier of automotive systems to Russian automakers. The new company, Valeo Climate Control Tomilino LLC, will be 95% owned by Valeo and 5% by Itelma. Located in Tomilino (10 km from Moscow), the joint venture will develop, produce and sell ...
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New Baltimore Area Campaign Aims to Decrease Distracted Driving by Teens (Popularity: )
http://www.baltometro.org
Today the Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) announces the launch of its Regional Highway Safety Campaign, an effort that aims to decrease the number of accidents, deaths and severe injuries caused by distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes involve some form of driver inattention within three seconds before the event. In those three seconds, a car traveling ...
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Small Business Making a Big Contribution to Future Combat Systems! (Popularity: )
http://www.leandesign.com
With an eye on the future, Munro & Associates, Inc. and General Dynamics Land Systems collaborate to make sure it is a bright one for FCS Manned Ground Vehicles. Producibility is not just a buzz word used lightly by Munro & Associates, it is their entire focus. For 20 years Munro & Associates has been developing tools and methods that predict and quantify future quality, manufacturing, assembly and logistics issues ...
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OEConnection Chosen as a Leading EDGE Company (Popularity: )
http://www.oeconnection.com
OEConnection LLC, a technology leader in parts exchange and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment (OE) replacement parts business, has been selected by The Entrepreneur's EDGE as a Leading EDGE company for a second consecutive year. This award recognizes middle market companies for the value they create for northeast Ohio. Of this latest honor, the company's President & CEO, Chuck Rotuno, said, "We are proud to be recognized for ...
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Honda Announces Additional Details on New Small Hybrid Vehicle (Popularity: )
http://www.honda.com
Honda today announced additional details regarding its new small hybrid scheduled for introduction in early 2009, as part of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. CEO Takeo Fukui's mid-year address. An official name and full product details will be announced later this year. In addition to weight reduction, a significant cost reduction in Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) components will result in the most affordable hybrid vehicle to date. This dedicated hybrid vehicle ...
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Horsepower Secrets from Professional Engine Builders: Get more out of your car for less than $100 (Popularity: )
http://www.royalpurple.com
MS -- Want more horsepower without paying much to get it? Here are three ways today's top engine builders get more power from their racing engines and their personal cars, without spending a lot of money to do it. Upgrade your lubricants -- Friction and heat from engine components and the drive train rob horsepower and performance. Minimizing this power loss can be as easy as upgrading to one of ...
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Ford Accelerates Shift to Fuel-Efficient, High-Performance 6-Speed Transmissions (Popularity: )
http://www.ford.com
The big shift is on at Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), as the automaker plans to more than double the number -- to 1.4 million -- of fuel-efficient, 6-speed automatic transmissions in its North American cars and trucks by the end of 2009. The advanced transmissions provide customers 4 to 6 percent improved fuel economy compared with typical 4- and 5-speed gearboxes, as well as better acceleration and a quieter ...
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CNinsure Establishing Joint Venture with Car Dealer to Further Penetrate Auto Insurance Distribution Channel (Popularity: )
CNinsure Inc. (Nasdaq: CISG), a leading independent insurance agency and brokerage company operating in China, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Shandong Xin Guang Yuan Automobile Club Co, Ltd. ("Shandong Xin Guang Yuan"), to jointly set up Fanhua-Xin GuangYuan Insurance Agency Co., Ltd. in Shandong Province. The transactions are expected to close in the first quarter of 2008 subject to certain consents, authorizations and other customary closing ...
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INRIX Announces Pan-European Road Traffic Information (Popularity: )
http://www.inrix.com
INRIX(R) today announced the immediate availability of pan-European traffic information and significant investments in expanding the coverage of rich flow data on major road networks throughout Europe. INRIX is combining its unique and successful traffic data aggregation and intelligent fusion technologies with key strategic partnerships with leading European automobile clubs, commercial vehicle fleets, and research organizations. Leveraging INRIX's relationship with ARC Transistance -- Europe's largest motoring assistance network whose automobile ...
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