Frost & Sullivan Looks at How Emission Targets are Forcing Vehicle Manufacturers to ‘Lose Weight’

LONDON - With more and more features being added to today’s vehicles, their weight has increased, resulting in higher fuel consumption. However, there is growing demand to shift from gas guzzlers to fuel sippers. Even as gasoline prices have plunged, customers have become more eco-conscious.

Frost & Sullivan: Safety Modules Switching Gears From Passive to Active, Pushing the Market for DAS and Safety Sensors in Europe

LONDON - The market for driver-assist sensors (DAS), electronic stability programme (ESP), passive safety and rain sensors in Europe is growing, driven by legislations and technological advances. DAS and ESP sensors are used in safety modules that enhance driving comfort and offer improved safety to vehicle occupants and pedestrians alike. While these sensors have low penetration in the European region, they are expected to have sizeable market potential by 2015.

Frost & Sullivan Presents European Automotive Safety Systems Product Innovation of the Year Award to NAVTEQ

LONDON - The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Automotive Safety Systems Product Innovation of the Year Award is presented to NAVTEQ Europe B.V. (NAVTEQ) for its Map and Positioning Engine (MPE) MPE Reference Solution. This innovation creates a simple, efficient and highly cost-effective architecture, along with all the building blocks necessary for digital map-based informational and map-enabled Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and fuel economy into cars.

Kwik Fit Insurance Report Increase in Car and Home Policy Sales

GLASGOW, Scotland - Leading UK insurance intermediary Kwik Fit Insurance has reported that sales of car insurance leapt by almost a third in May in comparison with the same month last year. It’s presence in the home insurance market continued to grow with policy sales rising by nearly a quarter in the same comparative period.

ContiSoccerWorld.com Soccer Platform With Background Information, Services and Statistics Now Available in Four Languages

HANOVER, Germany - Redesign Completed on Time for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 - The Official Sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM) has Also Integrated Interactive Content From ContiFanWorld. Available now in Four Languages

XIII International Winter Road Congress - Start of Registration Period for Congress Delegates

QUEBEC - The Organizing Committee for the XIII International Winter Road Congress is inviting all winter road experts to register now to take part in this international congress.

Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Central Europe Confers Two Awards on Johnson Controls for Innovative Technologies

BURSCHEID, Germany - Johnson Controls, one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive interior systems and electronics, ranks among the top award winners at the 12th Automo­tive Division Award of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Central Europe in the category interior systems, scooping not one, but two awards: taking 1st place for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class door panel which won over the jury with its highly perceived quality and scratch-resistant map pocket. The company also took 1st place for the rear side panel of the new MINI Convertible, which is characterized by its scratch-resistant surface.

Rear-Facing Child Car Seats: Response From Dorel, Manufacturers of Maxi-Cosi

LONDON - Dorel (UK) Ltd, the world’s biggest manufacturer of nursery and children’s products and makers of Maxi-Cosi seats, has responded to today’s report - published in the British Medical Journal - which suggests that children should stay in a rear-facing child car seat until the age of four:

“Filling Station of the Future”

ESSEN, Germany - Cooperation Between RWE and APCOA, Europe’s Largest Car Park Operator

The RWE Group and APCOA Autoparking GmbH are entering into a partnership in the area of electric mobility. The two companies are launching a joint roll-out of charging points for electric cars in publicly accessible parking areas. This will make it possible for drivers to recharge their electric vehicles very conveniently, for example while they do the shopping.

CA Supports Renowned German Car Manufacturer With Scalable Web Access Management

DARMSTADT, Germany - Auto Manufacturer Secures Web Applications for More Than 300,000 Users

CA, Inc. (NASDAQ:CA), the world’s leading independent IT management software company, is supporting BMW with scalable and centralized Web access management and single sign-on. The improvements help increase security for the carmaker’s Web applications, while simultaneously lowering IT administration costs.

Gooding & Company Announces Sale of 1938 Bugatti, Formerly the Property of Ettore Bugatti Offered at No Reserve for Pebble Beach Auctions on August 15 - 16, 2009

SANTA MONICA, California - Gooding & Company is thrilled to announce the sale of an important piece of Bugatti history - the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Coupe without reserve.

New “Auto Europe Car Rental Roadmap” Launches

LONDON - Who knows their PAI from their liability or excess insurance, and what is SCDW and do you need it? Do you understand what car hire prices are made of and how to accurately compare different suppliers? What, if any, extra costs should you anticipate? Do you know what to do in the event of an accident and how you should go about ensuring you’ll be able to claim on your hire car insurance? And can you be certain you got the right insurance in the first place?

From Torremolinos to Torquay - Don’t Scrimp on Travel Insurance

GLASGOW - Cash-conscious Brits planning to spend their summer break in the UK this year are being urged to take out adequate travel insurance by Kwik Fit Insurance.

Valeo: 2009 Combined Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting

PARIS - Valeo’s Combined Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting (AGM) was held today under the chairmanship of Pascal Colombani, Chairman of Valeo. The AGM approved the 2008 accounts which were published on February 13, 2009.

Quaker Chemical Launches New and Improved quintolubric.com Website

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania - Conshohocken-based Quaker Chemical Corporation, a leading global provider of process chemicals, today announced the launch of the new QUINTOLUBRIC(R) website, www.quintolubric.com, to better meet the needs of their customers. The new site has been redesigned with a clearer structure and simplified, user-friendly navigation that makes finding information easier than before. The site also has a totally new graphic look.

Hertz Refreshes Green Collection to Meet Customer Demand for Eco Rentals

LONDON - Stringent CO2 Emissions Policy Introduced for Green Cars Which are Make and Model Reservable, an Industry First

Automotive Battery Industry Growing, Germany a Key Driver

BERLIN - The automotive battery industry is growing at a rapid rate despite the economic crisis. The increased focus on hybrid and electric vehicles has led to battery innovation and market growth. With heavy investment in research and development, Germany is positioned to be a global leader in this market segment. Business opportunities in Germany resulting from this trend will be presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery & EC Capacitor Conference in Long Beach, California from June 8-12.

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Wins Significant New Business

NORTHVILLE, Michigan - Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (”Hayes” or the “Company”) announced today that it has received several new business awards from both existing and new customers. The Company’s Saraburi, Thailand plant will produce 16″ alloy wheels for the Toyota Scion. This new award provides additional volume for Hayes, which is a major supplier to Toyota in many parts in the world, including Japan and Thailand. In addition, the Thai plant received new business awards to produce 14″ alloy wheels for Nissan (an existing customer), as well as 15″ alloy wheels for a new customer, Autech Japan, Inc., a subsidiary of Nissan.

Mobileye and Visteon to Collaborate on the Development of Advanced Lighting Control Strategies

AMSTERDAM - Mobileye N.V. announced today an agreement with Visteon Corporation whereby the two companies will jointly develop strategies and technologies that will control tomorrow’s smart headlamp systems. Growing use of Mobileye on-board camera systems makes it possible to feed information to Visteon’s smart headlamp systems, expanding the possibilities of such systems. One specific application of the combined technologies may include automatically switching between high and low headlight beams. Additionally, other more advanced lighting control strategies are expected, which allow the driver better viewing with longer-range capabilities.

Magna Announces Continuing Involvement in Proposed Opel Solution

AURORA, Canada - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) announced today that, following extensive negotiations over the past several days with various stakeholders, including representatives of German federal and state governments, GM Europe, General Motors Corporation and the US Treasury, it has reached a conceptual framework that should allow Opel to avoid a possible insolvency filing and pursue the restructuring required for its immediate and long-term viability. The framework reflects the total investment amount and the equity interests previously disclosed on May 22, 2009.

‘Stars of Science’ Has Kicked Off on 17 Arab Channels

DOHA, Qatar - The Groundbreaking Projects of Innovation From the 16 Candidates are Now Revealed

International Transport Sector Confident to Provide Transport’s Central Role in Stimulating Economies Around the World

PARIS and LEIPZIG, Germany - 800 Delegates From Around the World, Including 52 Transport Ministers and Industry Leaders Discussed the Future of Global Transport at the 2009 International Transport Forum in Leipzig, Germany.

Thefts Predicted to Soar as Recession-Hit Unemployed Turn to Crime

MANCHESTER, England - Leading home insurer, The Co-operative Insurance, is urging homeowners to be vigilant about security as it predicts a possible credit crunch crime wave could hit the UK in the next six months.

The Co-operative Insurance Launches new Sector-Specific Business Insurance

MANCHESTER, England - The Co-operative Insurance has launched a new range of specially designed sector-specific, flexible packaged business insurance products.

Emirates Driving Institute Focuses on Road Safety

ABU DHABI, UAE - Road safety and in particular, the use of seatbelts is to be the main theme presented by the Emirates Driving Institute, when it attends Barbican Turbo - the Middle East’s custom, tuning and motorsports festival organised by United Business Media from the 8th - 10th of October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi.

Delek Group Announces Consolidated Results for the First Quarter of 2009

TEL AVIV, Israel - Delek Group Ltd. (TASE: DLEKG.TA) (hereinafter: “Delek Group” or “The Group”) announced today reported its results for the three month period ending March 31, 2009. The full financial statements are available on Delek Group’s website at: www.delek-group.com.

Smart Recognition for Kwik Fit Insurance

GLASGOW - Multi award-winning Lanarkshire Company, Kwik Fit Insurance, has picked up yet another prestigious industry accolade.

International Transport Forum 2009 “Transport for a Global Economy: Challenges & Opportunities in the Downturn” has Opened

PARIS and LEIPZIG, Germany - The Secretary General of the International Transport Forum, Jack Short, Opened the International Transport Forum 2009 in Leipzig on Tuesday With a Tour of the Accompanying Exhibition

Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) and Daimler AG form Strategic Partnership for Automotive Glazing

PITTSBURGH - Innovative new business model for glass sourcing builds on existing relationship

Magna Confirms Offer for Opel

AURORA, Canada - Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) today confirmed that, together with Sberbank Rossii (”Sberbank”), it has submitted a non-binding indicative offer for Opel. The offer contemplates a total investment by Magna and Sberbank of Euro 700 million, a portion of which would be guaranteed by the German government. Under the offer, the proposed equity interests in Opel would be: General Motors - 35%; Sberbank - 35%; Magna - 20%; and Opel employees - 10%.

Competition Lets Children Design Their Own Car Seat

LONDON - Budding artists aged three to 12 have the chance to ride in style, in a child car seat customised by themselves.

Government Support Critical for Powering the Electric Vehicle Market, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - By 2015 the European market for electric vehicles (EVs) could potentially grow to 480,000 units. Frost & Sullivan has revised this forecast from the prediction of 250,000 EVs by 2015 made last year due to changing supply dynamics.

Atmel Introduces New System-in-Package Solution for Automotive LIN Networking Applications

SAN JOSE, California - New Device Offers Immediate Cost Savings to Customer with Low Memory Requirements

Atmel Targets Automotive LIN Networking Applications with Introduction of New AVR Microcontroller

SAN JOSE, California - Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) announced today the availability of a new AVR(R) 8-bit microcontroller for automotive LIN networking applications. The ATtiny87 is the second device of a LIN-dedicated low pin-count family specially optimized for cost-sensitive LIN slave applications.

Hunt, Auto Industry Stalwart, Heads Al-Futtaim Automotive

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Len Hunt, a veteran auto industry executive has been appointed Group Director, Automotive, Al-Futtaim and charged with leading the family owned business into an era of heightened expectations in the region’s auto industry.