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Optimization Alternatives Launches New Operations Performance Division; Software Industry Veteran Hired to Lead Vantage OPS AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimization Alternatives Limited, Inc. (www.oax.com ), the premier provider of large scale, mission critical, control and decision support systems to the rail and intermodal industries, today announced that it has launched a new

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Plexus Systems Selected as Technology Company of the Year Finalist AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Plexus Systems LLC has been chosen as a finalist for Automation Alley's Technology Company of the Year Award. Finalists represent the top technology organizations that have made significant contributions to technology advancements throughout Southeast Michigan.Located in Auburn Hills,

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Bentley Appoints Len Hunt as New Sales & Marketing DirectorCREWE, England, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Bentley Motors is pleased to announce the appointment of Len Hunt as Member of the Board, Sales & Marketing reporting directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen. Len Hunt, 49 has a wealth of international experience withluxury brands and will join Bentley from

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Survey Indicates Car Shoppers Prefer 'No Haggle' PricesBut a True No-Haggle Offer Involves More than Just the Price of the Car, Says CarMax President RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- More than 70 percent of respondents to a recent online survey conducted by CarMax, Inc., (NYSE:KMX) the nation's largest retailer of used cars, indicated that getting a fair price without haggling is

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Norfolk Southern Restores Rail Service to New Orleans NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sixteen days after Hurricane Katrina struck, Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC) has completed repairs to its Lake Pontchartrain Bridge, restoring rail freight service into New Orleans and reopening important interchange points with western rail carriers.Norfolk Southern Chairman and CEO David R.

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40 New Dodge Trucks Arrive in Baton Rouge, La., Delivering Hurricane Katrina Relief; Baton Rouge Food Bank Receives $50,000 * Dodge Rams, Durangos and Dakotas are part of a 100-vehicle convoy heading to hurricane-damaged areas * Employee-driven vehicles donated by the Chrysler Group are loaded with needed relief and rebuilding supplies * DaimlerChrysler has donated $4.4 million to

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Washington Group International Earns Department of Homeland Security Certification for Anti-Terrorism Services at U.S. Ports BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Washington Group International (NASDAQ:WGII), a leading international engineering, construction, and management-solutions company, has been certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide anti-terrorism

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Joseph B. Rizzo to Join Torvec Board of Directors ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Torvec, Inc. announced today that Joseph B. Rizzo, Partner and Head of the Litigation Department of the law firm of Gallo & Iacovangelo, LLP, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Torvec, effective September 9, 2005.Joseph B. Rizzo, born January 17, 1965, in Buffalo, New York. Graduated

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FISKER COACHBUILD Introduces First Two Designs: The FISKER TRAMONTO and FISKER LATIGO CS for 2006 FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- FISKER COACHBUILD announces its first two coachbuild designs at the Frankfurt International Auto Show. The FISKER 2006 TRAMONTO -- a thrilling two-seat convertible sports car delivering 610 horsepower with top speeds of 202 mph, and the FISKER LATIGO CS --

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Renewable Ventures Signs Its First Fleet 'Certified Clean Car' ParticipantClub Sportiva Will Neutralize CO2 Emissions from Its Fleet of Classic, Exotic Cars SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Just eight weeks after announcing its Certified Clean Car Emission Reduction Program at World Environment Day, Renewable Ventures LLC, a renewable energy project finance VC, today announced its first

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50 New Dodge Trucks Arrive in Jackson, Miss., Delivering Hurricane Katrina Relief; Community Foundation Receives $50,000 * Durangos and Dakotas are part of a 100-vehicle convoy heading to hurricane-damaged areas * Employee-driven vehicles donated by the Chrysler Group are loaded with needed relief and rebuilding supplies * DaimlerChrysler has donated $4.4 million to the Hurricane

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10 New Dodge Trucks Arrive in Montgomery, Ala., Delivering Hurricane Katrina Relief; Community Foundation Receives $50,000 * Dodge Rams, Durangos and Dakotas are part of a 100-vehicle convoy heading to hurricane-damaged areas * Employee-driven vehicles donated by the Chrysler Group are loaded with needed relief and rebuilding supplies * DaimlerChrysler has donated $4.4 million to

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Corland Publishing Launches Diesel Forecast MagazineOnline publication will provide constant editorial coverage of the diesel vehicle market and related technologies ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Diesel vehicles, immensely popular in Europe, are gaining attention in the US as surging oil prices focus attention on more fuel-efficient powertrain technologies.With this growing trend in

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Dodge Brand Looking for "Livin' Large'" Texans at State FairContestants can show the world what makes them "Mega" while benefiting hurricane relief efforts* Chrysler Group will donate to American Red Cross on behalf of each contest participant * Six "Dodge Mega Livin', Mega Givin'" winners to receive Mega Livin' Gift Packages * Contest celebrate debut of new Dodge Ram Mega Cab(TM) pickup truck

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Volvo Unveils All-New 2006 C70A Car That Offers the Best of Both Worlds* New C70 features three-piece retractable hard top* Unique Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)* Room for four adults* 218-horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. of torque* U.S. to account for 50 percent of sales* Pricing to start around $39,000 FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Car Corporation today unveiled the all-new

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Volvo and Art Center College of Design Present First-Ever Car Designed by WomenVolvo's 'Your Concept Car' at Art Center's South Campus Monday, September 19 WHAT: Volvo and Art Center College of Design will unveil to the West Coast "Your Concept Car" (YCC): the first car in the more than 100 years of auto manufacturing designed and developed almost

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Porsche(R) to Build Hybrid Version of Cayenne(R) SUVCompany Also Reveals Record Sales/Revenue Results and Unveils Cayman S(R) at Frankfurt Motor Show ATLANTA, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- At its press conference today at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Germany, Porsche announced its decision to build a hybrid version of its highly successful Cayenne SUV, revealed provisional results for its 2004/

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Postal Service to Celebrate 'America's Partnership'National PCC Day Features Satellite Broadcast From Wisconsin WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- It's unanimous.All of the nation's 216 Postal Customer Councils (PCC) are participating in this year's National PCC Day, set for Sept. 14.This annual event showcases the work of the PCCs and includes a series of awards recognizing outstanding service

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NowAuto Group Announces Guidance For 2006 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NowAuto Group (BULLETIN BOARD: NAUG) today announced its forward-looking estimates for 2006. The Company expects to earn a net income of approximately $10 million or $1.00+ per share. Revenues are expected to be in excess of $40 million for 2006. NowAuto Group (NAUG) has 9,707,661 shares

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Release New Findings on Protecting Children in Side Impact Crashes BOSTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will present today a series of findings aimed at enhancing protection for children in side-impact car crashes at the Scientific Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive

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NAVTEQ, ATX Collaborate On Automated Directions PrototypeDrivers to Benefit from Integration of Digital Navigation, Telematics Voice Technology DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ (NYSE:NVT), a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, and ATX Group, the world's second largest telematics service provider to the automotive industry,

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ANSYS Workbench Integrates With CoCreate 3-D CAD.NET API establishes connection between 3-D CAD and digital simulation SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced the availability of a direct connection between its ANSYS(R) Workbench(TM

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Banc of America Securities' Global Industries Corporate & Investment Banking Group Expands Industry Expertise and Midwest PresenceEric Hirschfield and Paul Hawkinson Join BAS' Chicago Office NEW YORK, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Banc of America Securities LLC (BAS) today announced that Eric Hirschfield and Paul Hawkinson have joined the Global Industries Corporate & Investment Banking Group as

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As Motorcycle Theft Rates Soar, Survey Reveals Bikers' ConcernLoJack Creates "Bike Smarts" to Increase Awareness of Growing Theft Problem and Provide Tips on Theft Protection WESTWOOD, Mass., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With motorcycle theft rates climbing more than 55 percent* and bike sales soaring at unprecedented rates, a survey of motorcycle owners revealed that a full 49 percent are

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AuctionCities.com to Offer Auto History Reports, Financing and Insurance Referrals to Automotive Marketplace CustomersComprehensive Package of Services Will Streamline the Purchase Process and Drive New Revenues at AuctionCities.com VALENCIA, Calif., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AuctionCities.com, Inc. , announces today a complete portfolio of new services designed to build consumer

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7-Eleven, Inc. Reports August 2005 Sales Results; U.S. Same-Store Merchandise Sales Rise 4.8 Percent DALLAS, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 7-Eleven, Inc. (NYSE:SE), today reported August 2005 sales results. Total August 2005 sales were $1,288.1 million, an increase of 17.9 percent over August 2004 sales of $1,092.1 million. Total merchandise sales for August 2005 were $762.6 million, an

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City Buses Pick Up Wireless Broadband in Cedar RapidsMotorola and Trapeze Group Deliver Seamless Mobility and Two-way, Real-time Video for Security and Entertainment on Buses CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) and Trapeze Group today announced the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa has implemented new mobile broadband solutions that will enhance the security

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Atmel and u-blox Unveil Their Latest GPS TechnologyANTARIS(TM) 4 Pushes the Boundaries of GPS Receiver Functionality HEILBRONN, Germany, and THALWIL, Switzerland, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(R) Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML), a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, and u-blox AG, a leading maker of innovative GPS technology, announced today the

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Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi Seen as Top Three Car Manufacturers in Terms of Overall Brand Quality By Europeans, According to New Harris Interactive Survey LONDON AND ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Interactive(R) has conducted new research to understand the values that adult consumers from Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain associate with 21 major automobile brands

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Gentex Shipping Auto-Dimming Mirrors for 2006 Citroen ZEELAND, Mich., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, is shipping interior and exterior auto-dimming mirrors for the 2006 Citroen C6, PSA's new luxury passenger car. The vehicle features a three- mirror, automatic-dimming system in which

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Cendant Comments on Financial Impact of Hurricane KatrinaExcluding Insurance Recoveries, 2005 Adverse Impact to Pretax Income Expected to be Approximately $35 to $70 MillionApproximately $10 to $35 Million of Losses Expected to be Recovered Through InsuranceNo Material Impact Expected on 2006 Results of OperationsCompany Has Utilized $473 Million of Cash, Net of Proceeds from Option Exercises,

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BMW and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Extend Exclusive Relationship- All BMW Models Included- Factory Programs Continue on BMW 3,5,6, 7 Series and Include One Year Bundled Subscription NEW YORK and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) and BMW of North America, LLC today announced an agreement that extends SIRIUS' exclusive relationship with BMW

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Visteon, Ford Sign Definitive Agreements for New Business Arrangement; Anticipate Completing Transaction Oct. 1 VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- . Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) announced today that it has signed definitive agreements with Ford Motor Company, outlining terms and conditions of a new business arrangement announced by the two companies on May 25, 2005.

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U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. Completes Acquisition of the M/V Houston EDISON, N.J., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. (the "Partnership") announced today that it has completed its recently announced acquisition of the motor vessel GUS W. DARNELL for an aggregate purchase price of $25 million. The vessel is a Jones Act coastwise double hulled product tanker, built in

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Ford and Visteon Reach Definitive Agreements on Transfer of 23 Visteon Facilities Targeted for Oct. 1- Major step toward creation of Ford-managed, temporary business entity to be named Automotive Components Holdings, LLC- New company will take ownership from Visteon of 17 plants and six offices, research centers and other facilities.- Arrangement protects supply of components to Ford plants while

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Kronos Enters Into Prototype Development Agreement With Leading Luxury Auto Manufacturer BELMONT, Mass., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kronos Advanced Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: KNOS) , announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kronos Air Technologies, Inc., a developer of proprietary air movement and purification technology for consumer and commercial products, has entered

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Measurement Specialties, Inc. to Hold Fiscal 2005 Annual Shareholder Meeting and Begin Trading on NASDAQ Today HAMPTON, Va., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Measurement Specialties, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEAS), a designer and manufacturer of sensors and sensor-based consumer products, announced that the company will hold its Fiscal 2005 Annual Shareholder Meeting today at the University Club, One West

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Power Stop, LLC Acquires the Power Stop and Other Business Assets From Universal Automotive Industries ALSIP, Ill., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Stop, LLC, a newly-formed limited liability corporation located in Bedford Park, Illinois, announced today that they have purchased substantially all the business assets related to the Power Stop(R) brand of performance brake products. The Power Stop

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Delphi's Halogen-Free Automotive Cable Making European Debut at Frankfurt ShowUtilization of GE's Flexible Noryl* Resin Will Allow for 'Class C' Wire Alternative with Additional Performance Gains FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphi Corporation's (NYSE:DPH) role as a technical leader in the design and manufacture of advanced electrical/electronic distribution systems has been

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Delphi First With Groundbreaking New Forewarn Stop and Go Adaptive Cruise ControlProvides foundation for sophisticated smart safety system on two prestigious new European vehicles for 2006/7 TROY, Mich., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking new Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) has been developed by Delphi Corp. (NYSE:DPH). The new technology increases the precision of ACC at highway speeds and

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Delphi Debuts Driver Protection ModuleNew module can help reduce driver's risk of serious injury in frontal crash by up to 27 percentOEMs now have new way to improve crashworthiness ratings and meet increased regulations TROY, Mich. Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphi Corp. (NYSE:DPH) unveiled a new technology today at the 61st International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt that can offer drivers up to

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Delphi Launches Three New Technologies to Help Land Rover Achieve the Highest Standards of Handling and Comfort TROY, Mich., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Three new technologies from Delphi Corp. (NYSE:DPH) are helping the new Range Rover Sport achieve levels of dynamic performance and comfort that are widely regarded as setting new standards for a high-performance SUV.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/

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IAA 2005: Ready for Series Production: Siemens VDO Presents the Modular CockpitSCHWALBACH, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Siemens VDO Automotive will present the fully operational CESAR, thevision of a modular cockpit, at the 61st IAA Motor Show. CESAR, including theelectrical, electronic and mechanical components, is now a short way awayfrom series production. With this innovative

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Mercedes-Benz Concept Cars "Direct Hybrid" and "BlueTec Hybrid" Look to the FutureFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Petrol Cars - as Efficient as Diesels - Diesel Cars - as Clean as Petrol Cars At the International Motor Show (IAA) 2005 in Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz will be unveiling the "DIRECT HYBRID" and the "BLUETEC HYBRID," two groundbreaking concept cars.

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Royal Dutch Shell plc: Director/PDMR ShareholdingNotification of Transactions of Directors and Connected PersonsLONDON, September 13/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Date of Notification to RDS plc: 12 September, 2005 Today's date: 13 September, 2005 Name of Issuer: Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE: RDS.A; NYSE: RDS.B) Date of transaction ("DATE"): 9 September, 2005 Notification relating to a

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Rural/Metro Announces Strong, Preliminary Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal 2005 Results-- Fourth-quarter net revenue up 10.1% to $137.4 million -- Full-year net revenue up 7.6% to $531.1 million -- 5% Growth in Quarterly Transport Volume -- 7% increase in Quarterly Net/Net EMS Average Patient Charge SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rural/Metro Corporation (NASDAQ:RURL), a leading

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Avaya and SITA SC Form Global Alliance Dedicated to the Travel and Transportation IndustryLeading Communications Providers Join Forces to Supply Advanced IP-Based Communication Solutions to the Travel and Transportation Industry Worldwide FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avaya Inc. (NYSE:AV), a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and

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Moscow Domodedovo Airport Expands and Improves Services to Satisfy Needs of Growing TrafficMOSCOW, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Moscow Domodedovo International Airport has embarked on improving the quality of services provided to passengers in a sweeping campaign aimed at satisfying the needs of its growing traffic. Within the framework of the campaign, Domodedovo Airport started offeringa

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£1 MILLION OVERNIGHT RESURFACING A27 HAVANT TO CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX,London, 13 September/GNN/ -- HIGHWAYS AGENCY News Release (SE194-05) issued by the Government News Networkon 13 September 2005A £1 million resurfacing scheme which will provide a safer and quieter roadsurface on parts of the A27 between Havant and Chichester, which started inSpring 2005, is now set to commence its final

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Competition Intensifies in Vehicle Electronic Systems Market as Procurement Numbers FallPartnerships Become the Order of the Day to Combat Spiralling CompetitionLONDON, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- The drive to modernise the land forces in Europe has never been stronger,with both the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and the EuropeanUnion (EU) forces pushing ministries of defence (MoDs

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Trunk Opening and Closure Using a Compact and Invisible Intelligent SystemFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Valeo presents the Ipso(TM) Power Closure System, whichfacilitates access to the trunk, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In addition tofunctions developed to meet the needs of drivers who use their trunkfrequently, this system is particularly compact, facilitating its

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LaneVue(TM), an Award-Winning innovationFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- The several awards received by the LaneVue(TM) Lane DepartureWarning System this year testify to its significance. These prestigiousprizes include the Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contributions to Excellence,or PACE Award 2005 in the Product Innovations category, the AutomechanikaInnovation Award 2004 in

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Start-Stop: Innovating for Driving Pleasure, Fuel Economy, Silence, and Clean AirFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- The Citroën C3 Stop&Start, fitted with StARS, Valeo's starter-alternator,has now been launched in Germany. This innovation helps to reduce both noisepollution and emissions in built-up areas as well as improving cabin comfortand reducing fuel consumption. - Using

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V360: A Sixth Sense for Safety - A Vision of Safer DrivingFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Valeo unveils today a brand-new vehicle demonstrator, named V360,equipped with a wide array of innovative driving assistance systems. The aimof the V360 vehicle is to highlight the successful integration of a range ofValeo technologies that focus on satisfying the consumers' need for a

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LED Headlamps for the Renault Egeus Concept Car: A Lighting System Combining Compactness, Efficiency and Cutting-Edge StylingFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Egeus, Renault's SUV concept-car, boasts an all-wheel drivesystem and an elegant, dynamic silhouette worthy of a top-end coupé. Thesober design of the front-end features impressive boomerangshaped headlightsdeveloped by

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Valeo Presents New Smart Valve Actuation Technology - the Camless Engine Becomes a RealityFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Valeo today presented its latest technology for reducing fuelconsumption and pollutant emissions by 20% using an engine cylinder headdesign that adopts Smart Valve Actuation (SVA) in place of the conventionalmechanical operation of engine valves by the cam

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Valeo Presents New Smart Valve Actuation Technology - the Camless Engine Becomes a RealityFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Valeo today presented its latest technology for reducing fuelconsumption and pollutant emissions by 20% using an engine cylinder headdesign that adopts Smart Valve Actuation (SVA) in place of the conventionalmechanical operation of engine valves by the cam

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Valeo at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show - The Future Starts HereFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- The Frankfurt Motor Show represents a major opportunity forValeo to showcase its latest automotive technologies to the general public.Many of these technologies, drawn from Valeo's three Domains, DrivingAssistance, Comfort Enhancement and Powertrain Efficiency, are now availableon

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Adaptive Xenon Bending Light Headlamps: an Innovation Adopted by Four German BrandsFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- At the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Valeo announcesthat Audi, BMW, Opel and Volkswagen have decided to equip some of theirmodels with a dynamic bending light system produced by Valeo. This new generation of headlamps will make the new Audi Q7,BMW 1

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Valeo, World Leader in Ultrasonic Park Assist, Produces its Fifty Millionth SensorFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Valeo today confirms its world leadership on the global marketof Utrasonic Park Assist (UPA) systems. The Group that invented this driveraid for stress-free and convenient vehicle manoeuvres during parking andreversing 14 years ago, was the first automotive

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Valeo is a Key Partner of Renault for the Launch of the Clio IIIFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Valeo is taking the opportunity of today's first publicpresentation of the new Renault Clio to announce that this vehicle isequipped with 28 Valeo product lines. Since its launch in 1990, the RenaultClio has been one of the most popular cars in Europe. 8,750,000 Clios havebeen

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Valeo and Air Quality: Putting Health and Comfort FirstFRANKFURT, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- Valeo has been working on improving in-cabin air quality formany years and has recently designed seven innovative systems to enhanceoccupant comfort and, above all, to provide better protection from pollution.These seven new systems represent new benchmarks in this specialist field.

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Johnson Controls Demonstrates How Material Recycling Solutions for Production Waste are Used in Series ProductionBURSCHEID, Germany, September 13/PRNewswire/ -- - Closed Loop Material Recycling Reduces Production Waste Environmental protection and careful use of resources are primarycorporate objectives for Johnson Controls, one of the world's leadingsuppliers of automotive interior

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Royal Dutch Shell plc: Buyback of Own SharesLONDON, September 13/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE: RDS.A; NYSE: RDS.B) announces that on 12 September, 2005 it purchased for cancellation 1,320,000 "A" Shares at a price of 26.19 euros per share. It further announces that on the same date it purchased for cancellation 420,000 "A" Shares at a price of 1,764.22 pence per share.

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State Warns: Extra Patrols Are Going on Now, So Click It or Ticket! OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Between September 12 and September 25, extra law enforcement officers throughout Washington State will be monitoring city streets, rural roads, and interstates looking for drivers who aren't buckled up for the state's Click it or Ticket campaign. A ticket for not wearing a seatbelt

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Two Great Events to Take Place This Fall in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards Council (AGRSS) will hold its first ever conference October 16-17 at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. AGRSS is holding the event to provide more education and information to those interested in the ANSI/AGRSS Standard (ANSI/AGRSS 002-2002) and to

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Kroger and Teamsters Team Up to Deliver 20 Refrigerated Trailers to American Red Cross Kitchens in Louisiana CINCINNATI, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) are teaming up to donate and deliver 20 refrigerated trailers to American Red Cross kitchens in Louisiana to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.The trucks are

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SEPTA to Donate Cell Phones to Aid in Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort Event: SEPTA to Donate Cell Phones to Aid in Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 Place: SEPTA Suburban Station, 16th Street & John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Phila., PA Time: 4 p.m.Details: To aid residents of the Gulf States decimated by Hurricane

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Drivingethanol.org Launched to Web Site Create Positive Awareness About Ethanol ST. LOUIS, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- "Drivingethanol.org speaks to consumers in a fun, friendly voice while giving them the story of ethanol. It's good for your car, better for the environment and made in America, too," said Tom Slunecka, executive director for Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC). Today,

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Chevron Awarded Cardon III License in Venezuela's Rafael Urdaneta Bid Round SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chevron Corporation's (NYSE:CVX) local affiliate company in Venezuela has been awarded the exploration license for the Cardon III exploration block, located offshore western Venezuela. The Cardon III block was one of seven blocks offered by the Venezuelan Ministry of

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BorgWarner to Supply DualTronic(TM) Wet Clutch Technology For Getrag Transmissions Displayed at Frankfurt Motor Show AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Two Getrag transmissions on display at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show this week use BorgWarner's fuel-efficient DualTronic(TM) wet dual-clutch module technology. The programs will start production in 2007 and are for vehicle

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MTC and Caltrans to Release Bay Area Highway Congestion Data for 2004 Top 10 Traffic Hot Spots in 2004 WHEN: 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005 WHAT: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Caltrans District 4 will present newly compiled data measuring congestion levels on Bay Area freeways in 2004. Included in

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Ford Motor Credit Company Proposes Registered Exchange Offers for Up to $2.4 Billion of Hertz Debt Securities DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Credit Company announced today that it intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement to offer to exchange debt securities of Ford Motor Credit for up to $2.4 billion of outstanding debt

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Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, The Carlyle Group and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity to Acquire Hertz from Ford Motor Company for $15 BillionNew Owners See Significant Growth Opportunities NEW YORK, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. (CD&R), The Carlyle Group (Carlyle) and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity (MLGPE), announced today that they have reached a definitive

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ECD Ovonics Reports Fiscal Year 2005 Operating ResultsUnited Solar Ovonic Subsidiary Achieves Record Product Sales and Production ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) (NASDAQ:ENER) today reported financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. The Company reported income from continuing operations of $49.5 million on

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Ford to Sell The Hertz Corporation to Private Equity Group in $15 Billion Transaction* Clayton Dubilier & Rice, The Carlyle Group and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity to acquire market leader in the rental car and equipment rental industries. DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) announced today the execution of a definitive agreement with an investor

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Rural/Metro to Present at Banc of America Securities 35th Annual Investment Conference SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rural/Metro Corporation (NASDAQ:RURL) today announced that Jack Brucker, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Zarriello, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the Banc of America Securities 35th Annual

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Teamsters, Communications Workers Agree to Jointly Represent Passenger Service Agents at Merged US Airways and America West WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters today announced a proposed alliance to jointly represent passenger service agents at US Airways when the merger of America West and US Airways is

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INCAT Helps Cut Vredestein Banden Time to Market by 50 PercentGeneral tooling costs reduced by 25 percent LONDON, DETROIT, and AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- INCAT announced today that its operation in The Netherlands has entered into an engagement with tire manufacturer Vredestein Banden there that has helped that organization realize a 50 percent reduction in time to market

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TieTek Announces Burlington Northern Sales Order HOUSTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- North American Technologies Group, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: NATK) announced today that its subsidiary TieTek LLC recently secured an order for 60,000 composite crossties from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. "We expect the BNSF order will utilize existing capacity through the second quarter of 2006,

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Detroit Windsor Tunnel to Provide Real Time Traffic Information DETROIT and WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- As a vital passenger and economic link between SE Michigan and Southern Ontario the Detroit Windsor Tunnel has expanded the availability of real time tunnel traffic information.The media, businesses and travelers between Windsor and Detroit (via the Detroit Windsor Tunnel) will

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Carpooling, Vanpooling Offers Immediate Relief from Spiraling Gas PricesTad Widby, project manager for 511 Rideshare, available for interviews, guest media to explain growth in ridesharing OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- -- The 511 Regional Rideshare Program (http://rideshare.511.org/) is a free service that introduces commuters to other people who live or work nearby to

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Canadian Authorities Uphold Original Ruling Allowing SIRIUS to Offer Satellite Radio- SIRIUS to Offer Unprecedented Sports to Canadians as The Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NHL, NFL and, in 2007, NASCAR NEW YORK, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today announced that SIRIUS Canada, its Canadian affiliate, has been given approval by Canada's Federal

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Groundbreaking Nationwide Public Art Project from New York City to Los AngelesThe Moving Drawing of Jheon Soocheon: The Line That Crosses America NEW YORK, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- From 9/14 to 9/21, 2005, celebrated artist Jheon Soocheon launches The Moving Drawing: The Line That Crosses America, a remarkable work of art created from a fabric-wrapped chartered passenger train. Jheon regards the

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DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance Reaches Out to Customers and Dealers Affected by Hurricane Katrina LISLE, Ill., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance understands that customers affected by Hurricane Katrina are focusing their attention on personal matters, so the company has implemented the following actions for customers in portions of Florida, Alabama,

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Lexus Announces EPA-Estimate Fuel Ratings for All-New Lexus IS Luxury Sport Sedans TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus announced today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-estimated fuel-mileage ratings for the 2006 IS 250 and IS 350. The all-new luxury sports sedans will achieve segment-leading fuel efficiency when they go on sale in North America in October.An all-new

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Grateful Dead Tour Bus Ends Long, Strange Trip at Volo Auto Museum VOLO, Ill., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of neglect, the Grateful Dead's original tour bus has been restored and placed on display at the Volo Auto Museum in Volo, IL.(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050912/CGM042 )"She was the sound bus, the caboose, number five in a caravan and unofficially the party bus

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Next-Generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class Debuts in Frankfurt; 2007 S-Class Shares Spotlight with New R63 AMG Concept and ML63 AMG FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class is making its global debut this week at the 2005 Frankfurt International Auto Show. The company's latest flagship sedan shares the spotlight with two new AMG models -- the R63 AMG

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The Performance SUV by Audi to be Launched in June in North America AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi continues the 25th anniversary celebration of their quattro all-wheel drive system with the unveiling of an all-new vehicle today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Audi Q7 marks a new development in the sport utility vehicle segment by ingeniously combining sportiness,

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Caterpillar Clean Diesel Engines Powering Next Generation of Transit Buses in Cleveland, OhioDeal Demonstrates Caterpillar's Growing Presence in Transit Industry PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) today announced the company's clean diesel engines powered by ACERT(R) Technology will be the engine of choice in a new fleet of buses ordered by the Greater

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Horizon Lines Takes Delivery of 900 New 'Reefer Plus' Refrigerated Containers CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Lines, the leading U.S. domestic ocean carrier announced the deployment of 900 new high-cube "Reefer Plus(SM)" refrigerated containers. The refrigerated containers are part of Horizon Lines' continuing fleet reinvestment program and will be added to the 1,200 new

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IDOT Traffic Advisory: No Access to Westbound Kingery From Torrence for One Week CHICAGO, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is announcing that the entrance ramp to the westbound Kingery Expressway (I-80/94) from Torrence Avenue will close on Monday, September 26th for one week (weather permitting). The closure of the ramp is required to allow IDOT's Road

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Michelin Sweeps 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment AwardsConsumer Awards Sweep Matches Success in Formula One; World Rally Championship; MotoGP and Le Mans GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's news that Michelin has ranked highest in all four categories of the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Awards for original equipment tire customer satisfaction is "extremely

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All-New Yaris Debuts at Frankfurt International Motor Show - Replaces Echo in Toyota's U.S. Line-Up TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Marketing Europe (TMME), will unveil the all-new European-specification Yaris three-door and five-door liftbacks tomorrow at the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The Yaris three-door liftback and another body configuration to be

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Air Force Reserve Jet Car Takes on Reno Air Race Attendees LAS VEGAS, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In a fraction of the time it takes to sit through a red light, the Air Force Reserve Jet Car accelerates from zero to 400 mph! This jet-powered car, made of aluminum stretched over a chrome-moly chassis, will create mini sonic booms as it thunders down the runway at Reno Stead Field, during the

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All-New 2006 Toyota RAV4 SUV to Make Its World Premiere at Frankfurt International Motor Show TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Marketing Europe (TMME), will unveil the all-new European-specification third-generation 2006 RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) at a press conference tomorrow at the 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show."We look forward to the arrival of

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CORDA Technologies to Showcase Dashboard at Four National and International Industry Events- Following the Release of the CenterView Enterprise Dashboard, Corda Representatives Will Attend Industry Shows and Conferences Across the Nation and Europe - SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- CORDA Technologies today announced that company representatives plan to attend four national and

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Union Pacific Again Named a Top Company for Working MothersFor the Fourth Time, UP Is Named to Magazine's Annual List OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Working Mother magazine announced that it has again named Union Pacific one of the nation's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers. Working Mother has included North America's largest railroad for the fourth time in five years."We are honored

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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Michelin Sweeps Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction RankingsConsumers Continue to Cite Tire Wearability as Top Priority in Overall Satisfaction WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelin ranks highest in original equipment (OE) tire satisfaction in four segments, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Original Equipment Tire

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Navman Unveils New Pocket-Sized iCN 320 Portable Navigation DeviceNavigation Leader Announces Next Generation Guidance System FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the expansion of its consumer electronics and automotive personal navigation

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