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Subaru Certifies izmocars’ iCRM-Customer Relationship Management and iLM-Internet Lead Management Software
izmocars, the Leading Internet Business Solutions Provider for the Automotive announces Certification by Subaru of America, Inc. of izmocar’s Customer Relationship Management iCRM) and Internet Lead Management (iLM) Web-based Software.
San Francisco, CA, May 11, 2009: http://www.izmocars.com [izmocars], the leader in innovative Automotive Business Solutions announced the certification of izmocars Customer Relationship Management Web-Based Software (iCRM) and Internet Lead Management Software iLM by Subaru of America, Inc. izmocars’ iCRM and iLM are now approved for use in Subaru Dealerships across the country.
iCRM is a Web-based, Enterprise-Class, SaaS (Software as a Service) Customer Relationship Management solution for the automotive industry. This Enterprise-level, comprehensive solution encompasses the entire CRM needs of an automotive dealership from Sales Force Automation to Service Management. This CRM solution enables users to track customer communication and interaction with every department at a dealership throughout the entire customer relationship lifecycle including prospect, sales, finance & insurance, service, and business analytics-based marketing campaigns. It also offers Auto Dealer Groups with multiple stores a single customer view across all of their dealerships. Presently, iCRM is certified by GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Subaru.
Izmocars’ iLM provides automotive dealers with an OEM-Certified, SaaS (Software as a Service) Lead Management Solution.
“We are truly excited about this certification by Subaru. The izmocars’ iCRM and iLM solutions are the perfect complement to the Subaru Dealer Network and will allow Subaru dealers maximum flexibility in Internet lead delivery and management”, said Tej Soni, President of izmocars.
izmocars is a leading provider of Internet Business Solutions for the automotive industry. The company recently announced an Economic Stimulus Package for Auto Dealers consisting of a Marketing Stimulus Package, Sales Stimulus Package, and Profit Stimulus Package.
About izmocars
izmocars is a leading provider of Automotive
Business Solutions including: Website and Online Marketing Solutions,
Enterprise-level Automotive CRM, iConsult Sales Performance Coaching and
AddOnAuto, an In-Store Accessories Sales Solution. izmocars is also the
largest producer of Interactive Media Content for the automotive
industry.
Founded in 2002, izmocars services some of the most successful eDealers in the country. izmocars is based in San Francisco, with offices in Long Beach, CA, Chattanooga, TN, Philadelphia, PA, and Brussels in Europe
Women’s Motocross to Debut at ESPN X Games
First-Time Competition Televised Live on ABC
Women’s motocross will be added to the sports line up for X Games 14,
joining the other sports of BMX Freestyle, Moto X, Skateboard, Rally Car
Racing and Surfing. The Women’s Moto X Racing competition will include
10 of the top women motocross racers in the world competing for the
gold medal in the first-time event. SuperPark, which will house BMX and
Skateboard competitions, and BMX Street are also new disciplines added
to X Games 14 that were announced last month.
“Adding women’s motocross to X Games this year is great timing and a
perfect fit,” said Rick Alessandri, managing director, X Games Franchise.
“We are committed to expanding the female participation at this
world-class event, and the women’s motocross circuit demonstrates
unbelievable talent deserving recognition on the X Games stage.”
Women’s Moto X Racing will have a main event consisting of 10 women
motocross racers competing for medals and prize purse. World-renowned
competitors, such as 17-year-old WMA Pro National phenomenon Ashley Fiolek,
will be racing a 125cc 2-stroke or 250 4-stroke motorcycle. The
competition will air live Saturday, August 2 at 4 p.m. ET on ABC.
Fiolek, who recently turned pro last year, said, “This is a huge step
forward in women’s professional motocross. I feel honored to be asked to
participate in the X Games and I am looking forward to a great race.”
The Women's Motocross Association (WMA) owns and operates the women's
professional motocross series, known as the AMA/WMA Women's National
Motocross Championship, the WMA Cup event which is the worlds
largest
women's motocross event - and also promotes women's amateur-class racing,
through the WMA membership organization at its events. The WMA has an
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) charter and the AMA sanctions
all WMA events. The WMA is committed to the promotion of women's racing,
providing the highest quality women's motocross events and creating
opportunities for women in all areas of the sport. For more about WMA
visit www.wmaracing.com.
Fourteen hours of live X Games programming on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC – all
showcased in high definition – will be aired July 31 – August 3, as
well as on ESPN International, EXPN.com, ESPN Classic, ESPN360.com,
SportsCenter and ESPN2’s X Center.
Beach Tennis USA 2008 National Tour Comes to Clearwater
Winner Of Tampa Bay Open To Earn Berth In National Championship
NEW YORK, April 17 -- Beach Tennis USA(R), the organization responsible for launching the sport of beach tennis in North America, will hold the second event of its 10-city 2008 National Tour with the Tampa Bay Open, at Club V, 12901 U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater, Florida, April 29- 30. The weekend-long event will showcase the top-ranked beach tennis teams from around the country, with the Men's and Women's Pro Division finals scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 20 at 4:00 pm. The event will also feature amateur and junior league play, which will be held throughout the weekend. Newcomers to the sport of beach tennis will be able to learn along side some of Beach Tennis USA's biggest stars. One junior player will also qualify to be "Fuzzy the Mascot" during the pro tournament.
Since its inaugural tour in 2005, BTUSA tournaments have drawn many former tennis tour veterans back into competition, including Gretchen Magers (Wimbledon), Jay Berger (Davis Cup) and Pablo Arraya (1992 Olympics). Murphy Jensen, 1993 French Open Doubles champ, is the play-by-play announcer for Beach Tennis USA's televised events. Last year, 75 Men's and Women's Pro division teams from 12 countries competed for $15,000 in cash prizes at BTUSA's National Championship.
This year, Beach Tennis USA events will be televised to over 45 million homes on SunSports, Tennis Channel, Comcast SportsNet, and SportsNet New York (SNY). The first major, televised event of the 2008 National Tour will be the Sunshine State Slam, May 3-4, in Miami Beach, Florida. For a full schedule of events and to register to play, please visit www.beachtennisusa.net.
About Beach Tennis USA
Beach tennis, which was launched in the U.S. as a pro and recreational sport in 2005 by real estate developer Marc Altheim, combines tennis and beach volleyball into one exciting and fast-paced game. Now in its fourth season, Beach Tennis USA has garnered increased attention while hosting events in South Florida, Southern California and New York. Beach Tennis USA has also gained recognition in the tennis world, attracting many former top-rated tennis players and having televised competitions featured on Tennis Channel, Comcast SportsNet, and SportsNet New York (SNY). The company continues to grow by adding new licensees in various U.S. cities and establishing "Team Beach Tennis," which promotes year-round league play. To learn more about this fast- growing sport, or to become a licensee, please visit www.beachtennisusa.net.
Source: Beach Tennis USA
Web site: http://www.beachtennisusa.net/
Moto X Athletes Perform and Pitch at the San Diego Padres Game
ESPN’s Navy Moto X World Championships and Moto Icon, Brian Deegan, to
Throw Out First Pitch
WHAT: Moto X World Championships participant Kyle Loza and motocross
riders Jesse Jolson and Jimmie McGuire will perform on a ramp-to-ramp
jump at Petco Park before the San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros game.
Brian Deegan will throw out the first pitch.
WHO: Moto X World Championships athletes:
· Brian Deegan: 10-time X Games medalist and one
of the most
influential riders in freestyle, landing the first 360 in competition at X
Games Nine
· Kyle Loza: Made his debut at X Games 13 last
year and took home
a gold in the Best Trick competition with his famous body arial the
“Volt”
· Professional Motocross Riders Jesse Jolson and
Jimmie McGuire
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. PT
WHERE: Petco Park –
Home of the San Diego Padres
The new annual event, Moto X World Championships, will take place April
12-13 at Qualcomm Stadium and feature the best Moto X riders in the
world competing for the title of Moto X World Champion in a variety of
disciplines including Freestyle, SuperMoto, Speed & Style, Best Trick,
Step Up and Moto X Racing. Nine hours of live coverage of the Moto X
World Championships will be featured on ESPN and ESPN2 – all available in
high definition. In addition, extensive coverage will be provided
via
ESPN360.com and EXPN.com. For the complete, updated list of Moto X
World Championships athletes, log on to www.expn.com. *PLEASE NOTE: The
invited athlete list is constantly being updated and is subject to
change.
Tickets for the Navy Moto X World Championships are available through
www.ticketmaster.com and all San Diego-area Ticketmaster outlets and are
$10, $20 and $25 with free pit access included in the $20 and $25
tickets. A military discount will be offered - $5 discount from a $25
ticket and $3 discount from a $20 ticket.
The Moto X World Championship 24-hour Tailgate is available through
ticketmaster.com as well. The two-day RV parking pass offers picnic
tables, an acoustic music stage, power, port-a-johns and a common area.
WEST
COAST CUSTOMS' HISTORIC
SHELBY MUSTANG COLLABORATION UP FOR BID
AT EXCLUSIVE BARRET JACKSON CAR AUCTION
SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH
LIVE FROM WEST PALM BEACH
LOS ANGELES, CA (March 26, 2008)
- WEST COAST CUSTOMS, the world's premiere vehicle modification shop,
internationally recognized for its original designs and cutting-edge technology,
recently collaborated with the legendary Carroll Shelby to create an extremely
limited SHELBY/WCC CUSTOM MUSTANG. The SHELBY/WCC CUSTOM MUSTANG hits the
auction block, this weekend, Saturday, March 29th, Lot # 644, as part of
the exclusive Barrett Jackson Car Auction (www.barrettjackson.com) taking place
in West Palm Beach, Florida today through Sunday, March 30th.
This SHELBY/WCC CUSTOM MUSTANG is # 3 of 25; Car #1 is owned by the CEO of West
Coast Customs, Ryan Friedlinghaus and Car #2 by Carroll Shelby. The remarkable
custom car icon, Carroll Shelby, had this to say about the collaboration, "It is
an honor to work with and produce one of the most recognizable muscle cars in
the classic car industry along with West Coast Customs, the kings of
customizing, and produce a car that is a part of history."
SHELBY/WCC CUSTOM MUSTANG - Lot Number - 644; Year - 2008; Car Make - FORD; Car
Model - MUSTANG; Exterior Color - Burple (blue/purple); Interior color -
Stainless Steel Grey; Cylinders - 8; Engine - 5.0 liter; Transmission - 6 speed
manual.
More Car Specs: Super-charged engine with custom interior, body kit, 22"
wheels, Baer brakes and custom audio; 6-speed manual transmission; Super-charged
550hp engine; two tone interior with WCC Shelby Logo embossed in the headrest
and custom WCC/Shelby floor mats. Stereo system includes WCC DVD head unit,
with 7" monitor, three 10" subwoofers with custom fiberglass enclosure. Exterior
has custom designed front bumper, side scoops, rear wing and fenders; 22"
Shelby/West Coast Customs branded Asanti wheels with Continental tires and
custom grille inserts with newly arranged lighting for top and bottom of bumper.
Founded in 1993 by CEO Ryan Friedlinghaus, WEST COAST CUSTOMS is headquartered
in Corona, CA and is internationally recognized for it's renowned facilities,
complete vehicle modification services, superior technology, and impressive
clientele ranging from Sports and Hollywood A-listers to foreign royalty.
To view photos of the SHELBY/WCC CUSTOM MUSTANG, please visit
www.westcoastcustoms.com.
CHECK YOUR LOCAL CABLE
TV LISTINGS FOR THE WEEKEND-LONG SPEED CHANNEL COVERAGE OF THE BARRETT JACKSON
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Tata Motors Enters Into Definitive Agreement With Ford for Purchase of Jaguar Land Rover
-- Tata Motors today announced that it has entered into a definitive
agreement with the Ford Motor Company for the purchase of Jaguar Land Rover,
comprising brands, plants and Intellectual Property Rights.
The transfer of ownership to Tata Motors is expected to close by the end of
the next quarter, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.
The total amount to be paid in cash by Tata Motors for Jaguar Land Rover upon
closing will be approximately US $2.3 billion. At closing, Ford will then
contribute up to approximately US $600 million to the Jaguar Land Rover pension
plans.
Commenting on the agreement, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors, Mr. Ratan
N. Tata, said, "We are very pleased at the prospect of Jaguar and Land Rover
being a significant part of our automotive business. We have enormous respect
for the two brands and will endeavour to preserve and build on their heritage
and competitiveness, keeping their identities intact. We aim to support their
growth, while holding true to our principles of allowing the management and
employees to bring their experience and expertise to bear on the growth of the
business."
Mr. Alan Mulally, President and CEO of the Ford Motor Company, said, "Jaguar
and Land Rover are terrific brands. We are confident that they are leaving our
fold with the products, plan and team to continue to thrive under Tata's
stewardship. Now, it is time for Ford to concentrate on integrating the Ford
brand globally, as we implement our plan to create a strong Ford Motor Company
that delivers profitable growth for all."
As part of the transaction, Ford will continue to supply Jaguar Land Rover
for differing periods with powertrains, stampings and other vehicle components,
in addition to a variety of technologies, such as environmental and platform
technologies. Ford also has committed to provide engineering support, including
research and development, plus information technology, accounting and other
services.
In addition, Ford Motor Credit Company will provide financing for Jaguar and
Land Rover dealers and customers during a transitional period, which can vary by
market, of up to 12 months.
The parties believe these arrangements will support Jaguar Land Rover's
current product plans, while providing Jaguar Land Rover with the freedom to
develop its own stand-alone capabilities in the future that will best serve its
premium manufacturer requirements.
The parties do not anticipate any significant changes to Jaguar Land Rover
employees' terms of employment on completion.
Jaguar Land Rover's employees, trades unions and the UK Government have been
kept informed of developments as the sale process progressed and have indicated
their support for the agreement.
Founded in 1922, Jaguar has been amongst the premium brands for luxury
saloons and sports cars. Since its very first design appeared in 1948, Land
Rover has always been universally identified as the ultimate in four-wheel drive
vehicles. Jaguar and Land Rover have been under Ford's ownership since 1989 and
2000 respectively. The two together have about 16,000 employees.
About Tata Motors
Tata Motors is India's largest automobile company, with revenues of US$ 7.2
billion in 2006-07. With over 4 million Tata vehicles plying in India, it is the
leader in commercial vehicles and the second largest in passenger vehicles. It
is also the world's fifth largest medium and heavy truck manufacturer and the
second largest heavy bus manufacturer. Tata cars, buses and trucks are being
marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia,
South East Asia and South America. Tata Motors and Fiat Auto have formed an
industrial joint venture in India to manufacture passenger cars, engines and
transmissions for the Indian and overseas markets. The company also distributes
Fiat-branded cars in India. Tata Motors' international footprint include Tata
Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Co. Ltd. in South Korea; Hispano Carrocera, a bus and
coach manufacturer of Spain in which the company has a 21% stake; a joint
venture with Marcopolo, the Brazil-based body-builder of buses and coaches; and
a joint venture with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Company of Thailand to
manufacture and market pickup vehicles in Thailand. Tata Motors has research
centres in India, the UK, and in its subsidiary and associate companies in South
Korea and Spain. (http://www.tatamotors.com/
)
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or that any projection will be realized. More detailed information about these
and other factors that could affect future results is contained in our annual
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forward-looking statements pertain to the date of their initial issuance, and we
do not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Source: Tata Motors
Web site:
http://www.tatamotors.com/
Navy Moto X World Championships Offers Fans Additional
Field-Level
Seating and Premium Ticket Packages
Mike Metzger & Robbie Maddison Added to the List of Riders To Compete
Starting today, a limited amount of “Moto X Mayhem” ticket packages are
available for fans to attend the debut of the Moto X World
Championships in San Diego, Calif. April 12-13 at Qualcomm Stadium. The
ticket
package includes a two-day admission to the event, pit access, a “Best of
X” DVD and a Moto X World Championship fitted flat-billed hat for a
total of $75. The Moto X World Championships have also released and opened
new sections of field-level seating available for the public to
purchase with all other ticket packages through www.ticketmaster.com
beginning this morning at 10 a.m. PT.
Mike “The Godfather” Metzger – known for being the first motocross
rider to land back-to-back backflips, and Robbie “Maddo” Maddison, famous
for his record-setting live New Year’s Eve jump – are both confirmed to
compete at the inaugural event in April.
The new annual event will feature the best Moto X riders in the world
competing for the title of Moto X World Champion in a variety of
disciplines including Freestyle, SuperMoto, Speed & Style, Best Trick,
Step Up
and Moto X Racing. Eight hours of live coverage of the Moto X World
Championships will be featured on ESPN and ESPN2 --- all available in
high definition. Extensive coverage will also be provided via
ESPN360.com and EXPN.com.
For the complete, updated list of Moto X World Championships athletes,
log on to www.expn.com. *PLEASE NOTE: The invited athlete list is
constantly being updated and is subject to change.
All athletes receiving invitations to compete at Moto X World
Championships are chosen by a discipline-specific selection committee.
Criteria
and timing of invitations varies by discipline as it is based on the
state and event schedules of that particular sport.
Information on all X Games events can be found on www.expn.com for fans
or on www.espneventmedia.com for media only.
Tickets are $10, $20 and $25 with free pit access included in the $20
and $25 tickets. A military discount will be offered - $5 discount from
a $25 ticket and $3 discount from a $20 ticket. The Moto X World
Championship 24-hour Tailgate is available through ticketmaster.com as
well.
The two-day RV parking pass offers picnic tables, power, port-a-johns
and a common area.
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ROYAL’S EXPEDITION NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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Featuring an extra long battery life, the Royal Expedition is the ultimate companion for use in your car or out! Its market-leading Navigation Software insures pinpoint accuracy and peace of mind with voice-prompted turn-by-turn instructions. The Royal Expedition is easy to install and can be moved from car to car in seconds or used even when walking in a major city. Street level maps of the U.S. & Canada are preloaded into the system, which includes everything you need, so there is nothing more to buy or download via your computer.
The Royal Expedition Navigation System offers a wealth of vital information as you head to your destination such as the highlighted route, distance to your next turn, the distance to your destination, and your current position on the map. Screen options include, Night Navigation, Map and Search visuals. The versatile unit is also a photo viewer and MP3 player with 2GB of memory. It supports MP3, WMA, WAV music files as well as JPG, PNG, GIF and BMP photo files and comes with a headphone input.
The Royal Expedition Navigation System is $249.99 MSRP and is currently available.
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Lexus Presents the Alicia Keys As I Am Tour at Super Bowl XLII
TWO-TIME GRAMMY NOMINATED AS I AM CONTINUES DOMINATION OF ALBUM AND SINGLES CHARTS
PHOENIX, Jan. 31 - During the Super Bowl XLII press conference and with the backdrop of Phoenix, Arizona behind her, nine-time Grammy award winner Alicia Keys announced today the Alicia Keys As I Am Tour presented by Lexus. The tour, which is one of the most highly anticipated tours of the year, will build upon the unparalleled success of Keys' latest album, As I Am, and continue her reign as one of the most prolific performers and songwriters of this generation.
The buzz for the U.S. tour started when Keys recently announced her European tour, which begins on February 25th and makes visits to cities including Glasgow, Copenhagen, Zurich, Paris and Milan. The U.S. and Canadian portion of the Alicia Keys As I Am Tour presented by Lexus kicks off on April 19th in Hampton, VA. On partnering with Alicia Keys and her upcoming tour, National Marketing Communications Manager for Lexus, Steve Jett says, "The luxury of Lexus is reflected in the elegance and sophistication of Alicia Keys; her grace and style are tremendous. In the same way that Keys' passion resonates in her music, at Lexus we are driven to create the finest luxury automobiles through the attention to detail that is required to create refined art and design."
Iconic designer Giorgio Armani has added his creative style to the Alicia Keys As I Am tour by designing a custom wardrobe for his friend, the multi-talented songwriter, performer and producer comprising three key looks inspired by both the Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani collections.
Enjoying one of the most phenomenally successful years of her career as a performer, producer and songwriter, Keys, who has won nine Grammys and has sold over 40 million albums and singles worldwide, is one of the most celebrated recording artists in the world. Her new album, As I Am, continues its success this week claiming the #1 spot on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart selling over 2.7 million since its November 13th, 2007 release, when it debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts with sales of over 740,000 albums. Always a Grammy favorite, Keys recently received two nominations for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song for "No One." The 50th Annual Grammy Awards airs live on CBS on February 10th at 8:00 PM ET with Keys performing.
Keys will also perform at the SUPER BOWL XLII PREGAME SHOW at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona, which will air live on Fox, Sunday, February 3rd. BET also recently honored Keys for her invaluable contributions to the world of entertainment at the first annual BET Honors that airs February 22nd on BET.
DATE CITY VENUE
Sat-Apr-19 Hampton, VA Hampton Coliseum
Sun-Apr-20 Philadelphia Liacouras Center
Tue-Apr-22 Pittsburgh Peterson Events Center
Thu-Apr-24 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
Sat-Apr-26 Columbus, OH Value City Arena at Schottenstein Ctr
Sun-Apr-27 St Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Wed-Apr-30 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
Thu-May-01 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
Mon-May-05 Los Angeles, CA TBA
Wed-May-07 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
Fri-May-09 Las Vegas, NV MGM Garden Arena
Sat-May-10 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San Jose
Mon-May-12 Phoenix, AZ Jobing.com Arena
Wed-May-14 Dallas, TX Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie
Sun-May-18 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Thu-May-22 New Orleans New Orleans Arena
Sat-May-24 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Sun-May-25 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena
Wed-May-28 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
Fri-May-30 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
Sat-May-31 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena
Tue-Jun-03 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena
Thu-Jun-05 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center at Cleveland State
Fri-Jun-06 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Sun-Jun-08 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Wed-Jun-11 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
Fri-Jun-13 Washington D.C. Verizon Center
Sun-Jun-15 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Tue-Jun-17 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
Wed-Jun-18 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
AEG Worldwide will produce the Alicia Keys As I Am Tour. For more information on Alicia Keys and complete tour and ticket information, please log onto www.aliciakeys.net.
About Lexus
Lexus has become synonymous with luxury since its introduction in 1989. By offering some of the finest quality luxury vehicles and providing benchmark customer service, Lexus has remained the top-selling luxury nameplate in the United States for eight years in a row. Lexus and its 223 dealers have repeatedly achieved high honors for both the products they sell and the customer service they provide.
About Giorgio Armani
The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today with 4,900 direct employees and 13 factories. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home furnishings, fragrances and cosmetics under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Prive, Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezioni, Emporio Armani, AJ | Armani Jeans, A/X Armani Exchange, Armani Junior, Armani Baby and Armani Casa. The Group's exclusive retail network currently comprises: 73 Giorgio Armani boutiques, 12 Armani Collezioni stores, 140 Emporio Armani stores, 115 A/X Armani Exchange stores, 18 AJ | Armani Jeans stores, 7 Armani Junior stores, 1 Giorgio Armani Accessori, 1 Emporio Armani Accessori store and 25 Armani Casa stores in 46 countries. The Armani Group has also announced its intention to open a unique collection of luxury hotels and resorts in the world's most important cities and destinations.
Source: Lexus
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Truck-bedz Announces the First Queen Size Cloth Air Mattress for the Outdoors and Camping Markets
sales@truck-bedz.com
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Laguna Hills, CA
Truck-bedz has produced yet another innovative answer to those outdoorsmen seeking real-world sleeping solutions by adding the Queen size SUV Q1 and extending their line of incredibly strong cloth Truck-bedz just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Truck-bedz responded to requests to produce a bed that meets the real world needs of tent campers who wanted a much more durable and comfortable cloth bed to use outside of their pickup truck or SUV. Truck-bedz recognized that while tent campers don’t require the signature Truck-bedz shape with the wheel well cutouts they still deserve all of the sturdiness and comfort that only cloth Truck-bedz Expedition Series can provide. The Truck-bedz Queen size air mattress is the answer, with Queen sized accommodations while providing exceedingly durable and rugged comfort.
The new cloth SUV Q1 Queen size bed is large enough to provide campers with spacious sleeping room in a simple rectangular shape perfect for tent campers and anyone who desires a better quality queen size air mattress. The Queen shape features the award winning outdoor durability and real world toughness that made the Truck-bedz cloth Expedition series inflatable air mattresses so famous. The Queen size Truck-bedz are in stock and ready for holiday shipment.
Truck-bedz offers abrasion resistance, puncture resistance, 4 season cold weather resistance, overall durability and industry leading 2 year warranty. Truck-bedz Expedition Series are constructed from heavy duty nylon expedition grade backpack cloth, coated with a special TPU polyurethane and then RF welded into the shapes
that naturally fit into the back of pickup trucks and SUV’s
and now tents too! Their innovative vehicle sleeping
solutions are engineered to fit the outdoor lifestyle.
Truck-bedz is located in Laguna Hills, California.
2008 North American International Auto Show Public Days Opens With Amazing Exhibits, Attractions, Production and Concept Vehicles
The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opened to the public today with jaw-dropping exhibits, amazing production and concept vehicles and exciting, fun-filled attractions.
"From car enthusiasts to kids wanting to see their first concept car, the NAIAS has something for everyone," said Carl Galeana, senior co-chairman of the NAIAS 2008. "NAIAS 2008 is sure to excite and amaze our Public Days attendees with spectacular displays, cutting-edge production vehicles along with futuristic concepts. Don't miss it for the world!"
Public Days for NAIAS 2008 are Saturday, Jan. 19 through Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is no admittance one hour prior to show closing. Tickets for Public Days are $12 (USD) for adults; $6 (USD) for senior citizens (65 and older) and children aged 7-12 (must be purchased on site). Children six and under are free with their parent.
To help alleviate delays at on-site ticket booths, eTickets are available for convenient online purchase at www.naias.com. A voucher is provided with every eTicket order and can be used to redeem show tickets at the eTicket window located at the Oakland entrance of Cobo Center. Tickets also are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 248-645-6666.
Click and Park, found online at www.ClickandPark.com, provides access to select Olympia, Sterling, Miller Parking and AMPCO parking lots up to 24 hours before each show day and offers personalized directions and driving routes to each list. As each route reaches its anticipated capacity, alternate routes are sent via email to efficiently disperse the traffic going to Cobo Center. Availability of parking spaces at each lot can be found at www.ClickandPark.com.
Shuttle services will be available to NAIAS Public Days attendees at the Detroit Zoo and The Henry Ford. Information can be found online at the auto show's official public Web site, www.naias.com, in the Travel and Transportation sections. Show attendees can park at the Detroit Zoo or The Henry Ford for $5 and travel on a luxury motor coach for $5 per person, children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased on-site at the Detroit Zoo and The Henry Ford during the days of operation, Jan. 19-21, 26 and 27. For handicapped access, contact Bianco Tours 24 hours in advance at 800-835-8904.
The following is a list of fun, family friendly activities at the NAIAS 2008:
Main Show Floor:
-- Jeep
* Exhibit features the ever popular Nintendo(TM) Wii, attendees can even
compete against other visitors
-- Chrysler
* In addition to the amazing vehicles, attendees can channel their inner
rock star playing PlayStation's Guitar Hero
-- Toyota
* Remember your trip to the NAIAS 2008 with a keepsake photo (limit 2
photos per guest)
-- Mini
* DJs will be on hand throughout public days spinning the latest in
dance and house music
* Exhibit features an interactive display to design your own Mini
-- Ford
* PS2 Interactive Driving Simulator
* Ford VJ asks questions and posts on plasma screens located in the
exhibit
Michigan Hall:
-- Speed Racer
* Check out the Mach 5 featured in the live-action film of the animated
classic, "Speed Racer" and see a trailer of the movie due in theaters
in May
-- State Farm
* Strap in and take part in the Racing Simulator, sitting in a real
vehicle
* Test your driving reflexes while playing interactive video Driving
Challenge games
-- DUB
* See the latest in custom vehicles and vehicle accessories
-- College for Creative Studies
* Car models done by students will be on display
-- NAIAS Food Court
* Take a break to enjoy a snack or meal at the Food Court located in
Cobo Arena.
* There will be a variety of food and beverage choices for the entire
family including pizza, nachos, ice cream, hot dogs, deli sandwiches,
burritos, gyro sandwiches, Philly cheese sandwiches and a wide array
of sodas, juices and adult beverages.
* To satisfy that sweet tooth, be sure to enjoy some original Mackinac
Island fudge at Ryba's Fudge Shop in Cobo Arena and other locations on
the show floor. These tasty stations produce 600 pounds of fudge per
day at NAIAS Public Days.
NAIAS 2008 Official Dates
Public Days are Saturday, Jan. 19 through Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early access to the show is available for the disabled at 8 a.m. via the Oakland entrance.
The North American International Auto Show
Rod Alberts - Executive Director
Entering its 20th year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at www.naias.com. Don't Miss It for the World!
Source: North American International Auto Show
Web site:
http://www.naias.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/
http://www.clickandpark.com/
AutoWeek Editors Honor the Best of the 2008 North American International Auto Show
The magazine's Editors' Choice Awards recognize Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun
The AutoWeek editorial staff announced this evening its Editors' Choice Award winners for the 2008 North American International Auto Show during the annual AutoWeek Design Forum, held in conjunction with the auto show.
For more than a decade, the editors of the weekly automotive-enthusiast magazine have scoured show floors in Detroit, Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo, selecting winners in four categories: Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun.
The 2008 AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award winners for the Best of Detroit are:
BEST IN SHOW: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 -- "We award Best in Show to the vehicle that we feel will be best remembered five years down the road. Simply put, the Corvette ZR1 is the baddest of the bad. The 620-horsepower machine with carbon-fiber body rightfully takes its place as Best in Show," said AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel.
BEST CONCEPT: Cadillac CTS Coupe -- "The vehicle named Best Concept is one we're most hopeful to see built. Almost unanimously, the AutoWeek editorial staff selected the CTS Coupe as most deserving of the award. It is the next iteration of the dramatic styling Cadillac has brought to the marketplace."
MOST SIGNIFICANT: Ford F-150 -- "Because Ford brought so many significant vehicles to this year's show, the decision of what vehicle to award Most Significant was a tough one. From the Explorer America, a unibody-constructed, friendlier sport/utility vehicle, to the Verve, the best-looking small car Ford has built for America in generations, the F-150 is Most Significant for what it means not only to the company but to the American ethic. The F-150 is Ford tough-and so was this decision among quite an impressive lineup of products Ford has on display."
MOST FUN: Audi R8 TDI Concept -- "Who couldn't see themselves with a 6.0-liter V12-powered sex-mobile like this R8 supercar? With turbodiesel power and torque that could move not only houses but emotions, it's AutoWeek's choice as Most Fun."
The magazine's January 28 issue will take an in-depth look at the winners, and some of the finalists, from this year's Detroit show.
The AutoWeek editorial staff will announce its 2008 Editors' Choice Awards for the Geneva motor show in March and for the Paris motor show in September. For more information on the Editors' Choice Awards, past winners and extensive auto show coverage, visit AutoWeek.com.
AutoWeek is the only weekly automotive-enthusiast magazine in North America, providing its passionate readers with up-to-date information like no other automotive news source. With nearly 50 years of unbiased editorial, it delivers the latest on vehicle reviews, motorsports, events and trends, personalities, auto show coverage and more.
AutoWeek.com delivers breaking news, vehicle specs, photo galleries and podcasts to viewers faster than any other source. With its online community, visitors have the opportunity to post their own reviews and register to win unique trips as well as receive the latest, tailored e-mail alerts and blogs to fuel their automotive lifestyle, proving why first means everything.
Source: AutoWeek
http://www.autoweek.com/
Green Car Summit: Auto Industry Rising to the Challenge
Leading Automakers and Industry Organizations to Discuss Advanced Technologies and Forward-Looking Strategies During Washington Auto Show's International Media Day
-- Answers to some of the most serious challenges facing the auto industry will be explored January 22 at the Green Car Summit during The Washington Auto Show's International Media Day. Presented by the auto enthusiast magazine, Green Car Journal, the Summit will convene at 2:00 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Leading auto industry executives will discuss such challenges as petroleum displacement, fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions and probe the range of responses.
Moderated by Ron Cogan, the editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCar.com, the auto industry panel will include Sue Cischke, senior vice president of Sustainability, Environment, and Safety Engineering at Ford; Gregory Cesiel, Fuel Cell Vehicles program director at General Motors; Reg Modlin, Director of Environmental and Energy Planning at Chrysler; Tom Strickland, director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Environment at Toyota; and David Geanacopoulos, director of Industry-Government Relations at Volkswagen of America.
"The Green Car Summit will address the context of the great effort unfolding in automakers' labs by examining how and when advanced technologies and alternative fuels will make it to the market and which offer the greatest potential for change," Cogan says.
The Summit's second panel, moderated by Washington Post automotive columnist Warren Brown, will garner perspectives from organizations at the forefront of advanced fuel and technology activities. Panelists include Brian Wynne, President of the Electric Drive Transportation Association; Bob Dinneen, President of the Renewable Fuels Association; Jeff Serfass, President of the National Hydrogen Association; Rich Kolodziej, President of NGVAmerica; and Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum.
Kicking off the Summit, a Green Car Parade featuring a lineup of eco-friendly cars will conclude at the convention center's L Street entrance at 1:45 p.m.
The Washington Auto Show, scheduled from Jan. 23 to Jan. 27, connects the auto industry with the public policy process by uniting Washington's political elite with auto industry leaders. With its theme of "Engineered for the Future," the show provides an important platform for "green" technologies.
For more information about the 2008 show, visit washingtonautoshow.com. Additional information about Green Car Journal can be found at www.greencar.com.
Source: Green Car Journal
Web site:
http://www.greencar.com/
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