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Federal Settlement Targets Illegal Emission Control 'Defeat Devices' Sold for Autos (Popularity:  )
http://www.usdoj.gov
The Department of Justice and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a landmark settlement requiring Casper's Electronics, of Mundelein, Ill., to pay a penalty and stop selling devices that allow cars to release excess levels of pollution into the environment, in violation of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Today's settlement, the first of its kind, requires Casper's to stop selling electronic devices -- known as oxygen sensor simulators or ...
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Chery and Chrysler Group Finalize Cooperative Agreement (Popularity: )
http://media.daimlerchrysler.com
Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda joined Chery Automobile Co. Chairman and President Yin Tongyue today to finalize the highly anticipated cooperative agreement between the two automakers. Chinese governmental authorities from the State Development and Reform Commission officially approved the agreement and marked the occasion by hosting a first-of-its-kind signing event. The ceremony was held at Beijing's Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Under the agreement, Chery, based in Wuhu, Anhui Province, ...
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MultiVu Video Feed: National Competition Puts Teens In the Driver's Seat, Highlighting the Technology Today's Auto Techs Need to Know (Popularity: )
http://www.aaanewsroom.net
Students from all over the country will be rolling up their sleeves as they face off at the 2007 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition. Fifty state champion teams representing their high school automotive technology programs will compete for the coveted title of best student auto tech team in the nation, plus scholarships and prizes worth six million dollars in this "Indy 500 of auto repair." Decked out in colorful red ...
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Indigio Unveils Online Vehicle Shipping Affiliate Program On Behalf of Dependable Auto Shippers (Popularity: )
http://www.indigio.com
Indigio recently worked in cooperation with their customer, Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS), one of the largest privately owned providers of vehicle relocation services, to launch an extranet platform that enables DAS to immediately expand their services through an online affiliate based program. With this new platform, DAS is able to provide car dealerships, moving agencies and other vehicle focused businesses throughout the nation, a way to reserve vehicle transportation services ...
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Ford Supports Economic Empowerment as Sponsor of Innovative Major National Initiative (Popularity: )
http://www.nul.org
As part of its ongoing commitment to education and empowerment, Ford Motor Company announced today its major support of the National Urban League's 2007 Economic Empowerment Tour, which will kick off June 12 in New York City and June 13 in Newark, NJ. A grassroots event, this new initiative by the National Urban League seeks to educate and connect African-American and other low/moderate income families in Urban League cities to ...
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Unitrin Direct Wins 2007 IASA Technology Award (Popularity: )
http://www.unitrindirect.com
Unitrin Direct, an innovative auto insurance company that offers affordable coverage with the highest-quality of customer service, has been awarded the 2007 IASA Technology Achievement Award, which recognizes ground-breaking technological applications that solve business challenges in the insurance industry. The award was presented by the Insurance Accounting and Systems Association (IASA) on Monday at the IASA 2007 Educational Conference and Business Show in Minneapolis. "This is a real honor for ...
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Volvo Stumps World's Top Treasure Hunters (Popularity: )
http://www.volvocars.com
Volvo Car Corporation is declaring a 'do over' in its global online treasure hunt after all 21 finalists failed to solve the final puzzle within the given 24 hour time limit this weekend. The 21 would-be pirates from all over the world gathered at their respective computer screens Saturday for their ultimate chance at claiming the prize -- a trip to recover a treasure chest filled with $50,000 in gold ...
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Manchester, Inc. to Acquire Capitol Car Credit and Thrifty Car Sales of Austin and Georgetown, Texas (Popularity: )
Manchester Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MNCS.OB) announced today the execution of a Letter of Intent with Austin-based, Texas Buy-Here/Pay-Here used car dealer William G. Mokry, to acquire two entities: (i) Quick Car Credit Inc. d/b/a Capitol Car Credit, and d/b/a Thrifty Car Sales Inc. and (ii) the related finance company, Texas Auto Credit Solutions Corporation. Manchester intends to acquire these two companies from Mr. Mokry and his family and from ...
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Freudenberg-NOK to sell its Traditional Aftermarket Business - Consisting of Engine Gaskets, Power Steering Hose and Engine and Transmission Mounts to ROL Manufacturing (Popularity: )
Freudenberg-NOK announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle to sell specific assets of Corteco's North American Traditional Aftermarket Business to ROL Manufacturing. Closing is expected to take place in June 2007, subject to the fulfillment of customary closing pre-conditions. Specifically, the agreement includes the assets in the United States, Canada and Mexico which are related to Corteco Engine Gaskets & Seals, Omega Power Steering Hose, and MounTec ...
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Decreasing Size of Vehicles to Fuel Growth of Cargo Management Accessories (Popularity: )
http://www.frost.com
As fuel prices remain high, more people are likely to buy cars rather than trucks. With vehicles expected to become smaller, their owners will be looking for ways to expand the carrying capacity of their cars. Sales of cargo management accessories will increase as North American drivers discover that they can still carry the same amount of personal effects in a passenger car or crossover vehicle as they can in ...
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