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SPENCER, W.V., June 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Circuit Court of Roane County, West Virginia has certified a class action lawsuit against Nationwide Mutual insurance Company (”Nationwide”), and set a trial date of October 6, 2008. The lawsuit is entitled Nationwide Mutual insurance Company v. George G. O’Dell, Jr. and Stacy McKown O’Dell, and Chad David Kenny and Bobbie Dawn Kenny v. Nationwide Mutual insurance Company, Civil Action No. 00-C-37.
The lawsuit claims that Nationwide breached its contracts of insurance with Class Members by failing to provide uninsured motorist (”UM”) and underinsured motorist (”UIM”) coverage to entitled Class Members. The Class also claims that Nationwide’s conduct violated the West Virginia Unfair Trade Practices Act and violated Nationwide’s duty of good faith and fair dealing to its insureds. Nationwide denies that it did anything wrong.
The Class includes those West Virginia Nationwide auto policyholders or passengers who were injured or suffered property damage in an accident that occurred between April 11, 1993 and the present. Class Members must have: been denied UM or UIM coverage, been provided less UM or UIM coverage than otherwise required, or failed to submit a UM or UIM claim after being told that they did not have UM or UIM coverage by Nationwide, based on Nationwide’s 1993 or 1999 mass mailings.
Excluded from the Class are those West Virginia Nationwide auto policyholders who signed a valid waiver giving up their rights to additional UM or UIM coverage, those who settled their UM or UIM claims for less than the full coverage limits that Nationwide said applied to their claim, those who settled the liability claim against another without constructively exhausting the full liability limits that were available, those that filed suit and received a judgment less than the full liability limits that were available from another, and those whose UM or UIM limits applicable to their claim were equal or greater than the policy’s bodily injury or property damage liability coverage.
The Court has not yet decided whether the Class or Nationwide are right. There are no financial benefits available to Class Members at this time. Class Members who wish to remain a member of the Class do not need to do anything at this time. Potential Class Members should complete and return a Registration Form, which is available online at the website referenced below or by calling 1-877-562-7599. Class Members who wish to be excluded from the Class must send a written request to be excluded, postmarked by August 22, 2008.
For more information regarding the lawsuit and the claims against Nationwide, please visit or call 1-877-562-7599.
The Class is represented by, among other lawyers, Scott Segal of Charleston, West Virginia, whose telephone number is 304-344-9100.
West Virginia Nationwide Class Action Administrator

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HANNOVER, Deutschland, June 8 /PRNewswire/ — Die Continental AG ist ein Offizieller Sponsor und exklusiver
Reifenpartner der UEFA euro 2008(TM) und stattet - wie schon bei der FIFA WM
2006 in Deutschland - alle 16 Mannschaftsbusse an allen Achsen mit einem
ihrer Premium-Busreifen aus: dem HSR 1. Der HSR 1 wurde speziell für den
Einsatz im Regional- und Charterverkehr konzipiert und zeichnet sich durch
sehr gutes Handling, geringen Rollwiderstand, eine hohe Laufleistung sowie
durch besonders schwingungsarmes Abrollverhalten auch einen hohen Fahrkomfort
aus. Da die Teams während eines Turniers traditionell viel mit dem
Mannschaftsbus unterwegs sind, spielen die Sicherheitsreserven der Reifen
eine wichtige Rolle. “Continental leistet auf diese Weise einen wichtigen
Beitrag zur Sicherheit der besten europäischen Fußballer, denn die Reifen
sind die einzige Verbindung zur Straße und haben eine nur postkartengroße
Bodenaufstandsfläche”, so Pressesprecher Alexander Lührs.

Auf mehr als 60 Offiziellen UEFA-Fahrzeugen kommt darüber hinaus fast die
gesamte Continental-Sommerreifen-Familie zum Einsatz. Dazu zählen die
Pkw-Reifen ContiEcoContact 3, ContiPremiumContact 2, ContiSportContact 2 und
ContiSportContact 3 genauso wie der ContiCrossContact UHP und der
Conti4×4Contact für Geländefahrzeuge und der VancoContact 2 für Vans. Daneben
werden auch alle Continental-Bus-Shuttles mit der bereits zur FIFA WM 2006
aufgelegten Sonderedition des Busreifens HSL 1 - mit stilisierten Fußbällen
und einem farbigen Continental-Logo auf der Seitenwand - ausgestattet und
großflächig im Continental-Design gestaltet . “Wir wollen die UEFA euro 2008
auch nutzen, um die Vorzüge unserer Produkte im Einsatz zu demonstrieren”, so
Lührs. Continental wünscht allen Spielern, Teams, Volunteers und Fans eine
sichere und komfortable An- und Abreise.

Die Reifen-Divisionen der Continental AG sind ein Offizieller Sponsor der
UEFA euro 2008(TM) in Österreich und der Schweiz sowie ein Offizieller
Sponsor der FIFA WM 2010(TM) in Südafrika. Weitere Informationen hierzu
finden Sie unter http://www.ContiSoccerWorld.de.

Pressekontakt:
Alexander Lührs
Leiter Öffentlichkeitsarbeit Pkw-Reifen
Continental AG
Büttnerstr. 25 - D-30165 Hannover
Tel.: 49(0)511-938-2615
Fax: 49(0)511-938-2455
E-Mail: alexander.luehrs@conti.de

http://www.conti-online.com
http://www.ContiSoccerWorld.de
Bilddatenbank unter http://www.mediacenter.continental-corporation.com

Continental AG

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VALLEY STREAM, New York, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — - Thousands of Highly Polluting Two-Stroke vehicles in the Philippines will be Similarly Converted Using Energtek’s Proprietary ANG Technology
Energtek Inc. (OTCBB: EGTK), a world leader in the development of Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) technology, announced today that a three-wheeler with a two-stroke engine has been successfully converted to operate on Natural Gas in the Philippines. Over the next year, thousands of similar small vehicles with two-stroke engines are scheduled for identical conversions as part of Energtek’s commercial project in the Philippines.
The converted vehicle, a Yamaha RS100T motorcycle with a locally produced sidecar, is now operating on Natural Gas utilizing Energtek’s proprietary Adsorbed Natural Gas technology. The conversion of a two-stroke vehicle engine to Natural Gas fuel is the first recorded success of its kind for a large-scale commercial project.
“Energtek’s technology provides a solution for the country’s more than two million tricycle drivers to continue to operate their vehicles, preventing them from suffering a significant loss of livelihood that would have been brought on had they been forced to stop using them,” said Ariel P. Lim, the Philippine President’s Special Advisor for Public Transport Affairs. “We are very excited about the conversion to Natural Gas of many of the country’s two-stroke engine vehicles and expect that it will drastically reduce the Philippines’ high pollution levels.”
Drivers have long been attracted to two-stroke vehicles due to their relatively low purchase price, but many governments, including the Philippines, are now attempting to limit or completely ban the use of two-stroke engines powered by gasoline.
“Millions of two-stroke vehicles powered by gasoline are causing severe pollution, particularly in nations where they represent a large percentage of motor vehicles,” said Energtek CEO Lev Zaidenberg. “We are pleased to present the Filipino people with a practical solution to allow low-income drivers to continue operating their existing vehicles, using clean and affordable Natural Gas. Utilizing abundant Natural Gas resources provides substantial environmental benefits and reduces equivalent fuel costs by more than fifty percent.”
Two-stroke engines release significantly more hazardous particulate matter than cleaner four-stroke engines. Additionally, two-stroke engines are quite durable and can last for up to 30 years, further highlighting the importance of conversion solutions in locations where citizens may not be able to afford purchasing a new vehicle.
About Energtek
Energtek develops and applies proprietary ANG technology to provide complete well-to-wheel pipeless Natural Gas supply solutions to large automotive and commercial consumers. Energtek’s Natural Gas solutions reduce pollution and alleviate consumer energy costs, particularly within the large, growing market of low-income 2- and 3-wheel vehicle drivers in Asia. Energtek operates subsidiaries in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. To learn more about the benefits of ANG Technology, visit
About ANG
Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) technology enables hi-tech and cost-effective storage of Natural Gas, by maximizing the quantities of gas stored in a tank. ANG greatly reduces the infrastructure, fueling, and energy costs of supply solutions to consumers where no pipeline or refueling infrastructure is present. ANG enables new markets of motor vehicle fleets and large commercial consumers, to benefit from environmentally friendly-and affordable Natural Gas.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of Energtek and its technologies. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in Enertek’s SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
Contacts:
Alex Traiman

Energtek Inc.

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SINGAPORE, May 5 /PRNewswire/ —

Accidental exposure to carbon monoxide is the number one cause of gas
poisoning deaths in cars around the world. Continued exposure to low but
excessive levels of this gas, though not necessarily lethal, is also capable
of producing many varied residual health effects such as headache, nausea or
even risk of miscarriage in pregnant women.

With COPROTECTOR(TM) - the world’s 1st electrochemical carbon monoxide
detector designed for use in cars - it is now possible to guard against the
risk of carbon monoxide death or poisoning associated with motor-vehicles.

COPROTECTOR(TM) is an innovation of Techpro Electronics Pte Ltd, a
Singapore company that has dedicated itself to electronic safety detection
devices that protect lives and properties.

Carbon monoxide, which is a potentially deadly gas with no taste, colour
or odour, can enter the car through ventilation holes in the floorboard, air
condition vents, boot, as well as other areas such as the handbrake and gear
lever consoles. COPROTECTOR(TM) will trigger an 80-decibel alarm and a red
flashing light whenever the carbon monoxide Ievel in the car exceeds the
concentration level of 100 parts per million (PPM). Typically, it will take
about thirty minutes of continued exposure to carbon monoxide at a
concentration level of 3200 PPM to kill a healthy adult. COPROTECTOR(TM) can
help alert vehicle owners to potential problems in their car, such as an
exhaust leak, air-conditioner fault or engine problem.

Engineered and assembled in Singapore, all COPROTECTOR(TM) car carbon
monoxide detectors are individually tested with real carbon monoxide gas in
an ISO 9002 certified factory and batch-tested by TUV SUD before they are
sold in stores.

According to one study, of the 11,547 unintentional carbon monoxide
deaths in the United States between 1979 to 1988, nearly 60% were caused by
motor-vehicle exhaust. Unintentional carbon monoxide exposure also accounts
for 15,000 emergency department visits in the United States each year. Many
more suffer health consequences as a result of carbon monoxide exposure.
Medical experts agree that it is difficult to estimate the total number of
carbon monoxide incidents because the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
resemble so many other common ailments.

The phenomenon is known as chronic carbon monoxide poisoning.

COPROTECTOR(TM) is easy and simple to use - it plugs straight into the
cigarette lighter socket in the car. No further configuration is required.

Mr. Desmond Yee, Sales & Marketing Director of Techpro Electronics said:
“COPROTECTOR(TM) is a must-have for those who spend a lot of time in their
cars. It is also strongly recommended for those who own an older vehicle or
have modified parts of their cars such as the engine or exhaust.”
COPROTECTOR(TM) will be available in Singapore from May onwards. It will
be distributed and marketed worldwide at a later date. You can log on to
www.coprotector.com.sg for more information on the product.

For clarification and further enquiries, please contact:

Name: Desmond Yee
Email: desmond.yee@techproelectronics.com.sg
Tel: 65-68733115

Web site: http://www.coprotector.com.sg

TECHPRO ELECTRONICS PTE LTD

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MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire/ — Dozens of lucky Brewers fans will see their team play in unparalleled comfort and with an unsurpassed view from the Tundra Territory section in Miller Park — thanks to the ball club’s new partnership with Wisconsin Toyota Dealers.
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Between now and July 11, fans can visit their local Wisconsin Toyota dealer to enter a drawing to win a 4-pack of tickets to a Brewers game in the month of July, with seating in the new section.
There the winners of the Tundra Territory Ticket Giveaway will enjoy amenities like spacious, reclining seats, flat-screen TVs and a spectacular view of all the action — including a close-up view of every long ball hit into right or center field and beyond.
One extra perk for Tundra Territory seat-holders is an exclusive Brewers baseball cap co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Toyota Dealers.
Milwaukee Brewers and the Wisconsin Toyota Dealers concluded their unprecedented partnership on April 21, agreeing to establish the high-profile, stand-alone seating section in right-center field between the scoreboard and the right-field bleachers.
It features three rows of theater-style seats with cup holders. Each row has two flat-screen TVs so seat-holders can watch replays.
The deal was part of the Wisconsin Toyota Dealers’ effort to give statewide exposure to the Toyota Tundra. Beyond the establishment of the new seating, it accomplishes this with a two-dimensional Tundra image perched above the section’s 24 seats, along with sideline and outfield signage, video board highlights and public-address announcements.
With each game, the Brewers Radio Network will also bring Tundra Territory to fans statewide, along with the message that they can enter the ticket drawing for Tundra Territory seats.
Aside from treating winners to a one-of-a-kind baseball experience, the dealers plan to use the seating to support local community activities, making the section’s seats available to local charities. Individuals worthy of special recognition could also be treated to a Brewers game in the section.
In addition, the section is being made available to groups of 24 through the Brewers organization’s ticket sales.
About Toyota motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Toyota motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion. Established in 1957, TMS markets products and services through a network of more than 1,450 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers. Toyota directly employs over 35,000 people in the U.S. and sold more than 2.6 million vehicles in 2007. For more information about our company, please visit , and .

Toyota motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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PULLACH, Germany and BRESCIA, Italy, May 14 /PRNewswire/ — - From 15 - 18 May, 2008 Sixt will be promoting the world’smost famous classic car race, the Mille Miglia, as its mobility andmarketing partner. - Detlev Pätsch, director of operations at Sixt AG: “What Sixt andthe Mille Miglia have in common is a passion for the greatest vehicles ofall time - Tradition meets Passion.” From 2007 Sixt AG will once again be the exclusive mobility and marketingpartner of the Mille Miglia, a race steeped in tradition. Germany’s leadingmobility services provider will be promoting the famous classic car rallywith a comprehensive range of services. The rally, held in northern Italy,will be coordinated this year by a new organiser, MAC Events. Sixt is offering all participants in the Mille Miglia exclusive specialrates on rental cars both before and after the rally. This will enable carenthusiasts to enjoy a safe, comfortable and stress-free trip to and from therally with a Sixt vehicle of their choice, and to experience the Italianlandscape off the official route. And participants won’t have to do without their usual Sixt service duringthe Mille Miglia either; Sixt is offering a shuttle service to hotels andrestaurants for these participants and is helping the classic car racingteams out by transporting vehicles and replacement parts. Additionally, Sixtis looking after Mille Miglia rally participants at all 37 checkpoints on theracing circuit and will be there for its customers with Sixt service countersin participating hotels.”Sixt and the Mille Miglia go together perfectly,” says Detlev Pätsch,director of operations at Sixt. “What we have in common is our passion formobility and our delight in the best vehicles of all time.” That’s why SixtAG’s involvement in the Mille Miglia is not just limited to the rally itself,but will be continued on an international level throughout all of 2008 withvarious activities. Sixt is confident that both partners will carry on theirsuccessful collaboration in future as well, under their common motto”Tradition meets Passion”. About Sixt Sixt AG, headquartered in Pullach near Munich, is an internationallyactive provider of high-quality mobility services. Together with its partnersand licensees, the company, founded in 1912, is now represented by 3,500service points in 85 different countries. Sixt is the market leader for carrentals in Germany and Austria, and one of the largestmanufacturer-independent full-service leasing providers. The Sixt Companygenerates revenues of 1.4 billion euros (2006) and employs around 2,200people around the world (not including licensees). Media Contact: Dr. Anja Rother 49-89-599-458-149Sixt AG

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IRVINE, Calif., April 25 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today confirmed that its all-new MAZDA6 sports sedan will launch later this year, with an expected on-sale date in late summer, 2008. The highly anticipated 2009 MAZDA6 is the first of Mazda’s “Zoom-Zoom Evolution” second-generation vehicles, building on a heritage of sports sedans and sports cars that no other manufacturer can boast, and bringing a combination of sports sedan, sophistication, build quality and product insight not currently found in the market.(Photo: )”This is the most important new vehicle Mazda has launched in a decade,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO, from Denver, where the car was unveiled to Mazda dealers a day earlier at the company’s North American Dealer Meeting. “The midsize sedan segment — where MAZDA6 competes — is a real battleground, with some of the best vehicles in the industry going toe-to-toe for sales. This new MAZDA6 was designed and engineered specifically for the North American market — the third Mazda in a row to be so — and will take on the very best cars from Asia, Europe and the U.S.”Following on the heels of the CX-7 and CX-9 crossover SUVs, the 2009 MAZDA6 was designed and engineered for the needs, wants and desires of the North American customer. As it has been since the first MAZDA6 launched in 2002, all North American MAZDA6s will continue to be built at AutoAlliance International, in Flat Rock, Mich, a joint venture with partner Ford Motor Company.The North American MAZDA6 differs from the similarly named car sold in the rest of the world in many ways: larger interior and exterior size, more powerful engines and unique styling. What it retains, however, is something that earned the first MAZDA6 more than 130 international awards and accolades: it delivers Zoom-Zoom, and in large doses.Power for the 2009 MAZDA6 will be available from an all-new Mazda-designed and developed MZR 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a 3.7-liter V6 as used in the 2008 CX-9, Motor Trend’s 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year and the 2008 North American Truck of the Year. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or five-speed Sport AT automatic with manual-shift mode (2.5-liter engine) or a six-speed Sport AT automatic with manual-shift mode (3.7-liter V6).Suspension will be all-independent, with four-wheel disc brakes and standard ABS and dynamic stability control. As on every Mazda, balance, dynamics and on-road feel — coupled with unparalleled reductions in road noise and vibrations - will set the MAZDA6 apart from its competition.The 2009 MAZDA6 will be available only as a four-door sedan, and in three trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, with varying levels of standard and optional equipment.More information on the all-new 2009 MAZDA6 sports sedan will be available closer to launch, including specifics on engine output, trim levels, equipment and pricing.Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan. Mazda North American Operations

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KIRKLAND, Washington and BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 23 /PRNewswire/ — - Leading North American provider of traffic data brings innovative technology to Europe via strategic partnerships with ARC Transistance and its leading network of European automobile clubs; commercial vehicle fleets and research organizations for initial launch across 16 European countries INRIX(R) today announced the immediate availability of pan-Europeantraffic information and significant investments in expanding the coverage ofrich flow data on major road networks throughout Europe. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060424/SFM077LOGO-b) INRIX is combining its unique and successful traffic data aggregation andintelligent fusion technologies with key strategic partnerships with leadingEuropean automobile clubs, commercial vehicle fleets, and researchorganizations. Leveraging INRIX’s relationship with ARC Transistance –Europe’s largest motoring assistance network whose automobile clubs are48 million members strong across 43 European countries and cover 80ACIORFIPROCENTE ofthe roadway network in Europe — and INRIX’s partnerships with ITIS Holdings,TNO, and others, INRIX’s strategy takes a pan-European approach to real-time,historical and predictive traffic data. Through its partnership with ARC Transistance, INRIX will now be able todistribute, to its global customers, ARC’s aggregated traffic information –initially available for 16 countries — with significant expansion plannedthroughout 2008 and 2009. Via INRIX and ARC’s joint efforts, Europe’s leadingautomobile clubs will receive significantly enriched and expanded trafficofferings available within individual countries and across the Europeancommunity. One of the first clubs to benefit from this new partnership isANWB, the leading automobile club in the Netherlands with over 3.8 millionmembers.”We are impressed and confident with INRIX’s scalable technology andapproach to aggregating, analyzing and delivering traffic information,” saidCharles Capelleman, director of product development, ARC Transistance. “Inour extensive evaluation of options for expanding the road coverage andimproving the quality of traffic information to our club members, wedetermined INRIX is the ideal traffic data partner.” In addition to aggregating country-specific traffic incident informationvia the automobile club network, INRIX is working with its partners, countryby country to develop expanded traffic flow information for major highways,roads and arterials. INRIX is focused on improving the overall quality oftraffic information in Europe by providing its unique method of mining andaggregating data from a combination of intelligent sources includingGPS-enabled commercial and consumer vehicles, data collected anonymouslyfrom mobile phone devices, traditional road sensor information and cellularGPS data, the result of which is highly accurate road speeds andcomprehensive market coverage. Dominique Bonte, principal analyst, telematics and navigation at ABIResearch commented, “In an increasingly competitive navigation ecosystem thedelivery of high quality traffic content to end users remains a keydifferentiator for navigation providers in Europe. Traffic content providersare required to provide a wide range of traffic information includingincident, flow, historical and predictive data. While distribution ofcountry-specific traffic data over the free and commercial RDS-TMCnetworks is the most widely used means of getting traffic data today inEurope, traffic content aggregators which combine technological excellenceand rich, pan-European coverage will succeed with the next generation of connected navigation devices and telematics services.” Building upon its success as the leading provider of traffic in NorthAmerica, INRIX Traffic services target automobile OEMs, GPS navigation devicemanufacturers, wireless operators, web portals and navigation applicationproviders interested in integrating international road traffic data withtheir consumer and enterprise services.”We have global customers who are demanding the same traffic informationquality and extensive road coverage in Europe that we provide today in NorthAmerica,” said Bryan Mistele, president and CEO of INRIX. “INRIX is in aunique position to deliver comprehensive real-time incident and flow dataacross Europe based upon our technological lead, our blended data aggregationapproach and our unique partnership model with ARC Transistance and others.” Since launching the company in 2004, INRIX has catapulted itself tobecome the leading provider of traffic information in North America with over50 customers, 55,000 miles of real-time flow, over 100,000 miles ofnationwide traffic alerts covering the entire U.S. Interstate Highway System,800,000 miles of historical traffic flow and the only provider of dynamicpredictive traffic. Scaling Through Unique Partnerships ARC Transistance INRIX and ARC Transistance are partnering on the availability of trafficinformation data for their clients across North America and Europe. INRIX isalso collaborating with ARC Transistance to collect, analyze and distributetraffic information across its premiere automobile clubs and organizationsinitially representing 16 European countries. ARC Transistance is Europe’slargest motoring assistance network providing a full range of services to48 million drivers, operating through affiliate organizations in over 40 territories in Europe. ANWB INRIX is working with ANWB, the largest automobile club in theNetherlands with more than 3.8 million club members, to launch the firstdynamic predictive traffic information available in the Netherlands athttp://www.anwb.nl. INRIX and ANWB are applying INRIX’s predictive trafficmodels across 4000 kilometers of roads throughout the entire country. Thecompanies will also collaborate on expanding the coverage and quality ofreal-time traffic information in the Netherlands. ITIS HOLDINGS INRIX and ITIS Holdings, Plc, the UK’s leading provider of trafficincident and travel information, have been partnering on leveraging ITIS’premier U.K. real-time traffic information with INRIX’s predictive modelingfor the UK since 2006. TNO INRIX and TNO, the leading Dutch research organization, are partnering onEuropean predictive traffic models and improving the state-of-the-art intraffic information systems for government and commercial organizationsacross Europe. Commercial Fleets, Technology Providers INRIX is also partnering with leading commercial vehicle fleets andtechnology providers throughout Europe to aggregate rich, comprehensive datafrom GPS-enabled vehicles traveling on major roads within and betweencountries throughout Europe. European traffic from INRIX is available in partnership with ARCTransistance. ARC’s network currently includes real-time traffic incidentinformation for Austria, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark,Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway,Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Real-time flowinformation is now available for the entire United Kingdom via INRIX’spartnership with ITIS Holdings and the entire Netherlands in partnership withANWB, with additional country expansion throughout 2008 and 2009. About INRIX INRIX(R) is the leading provider of accurate real-time, historical andpredictive traffic information in North America and now in Europe, viacooperation with ARC Transistance, the leading network of European automobileclubs. Over 50 customers and industry partners depend on INRIX Trafficincluding ANWB, Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network, TomTom, deCarta,I-95 Corridor Coalition, ITIS Holdings, MapQuest, Microsoft, Mio, Navigon,TCS, Tele Atlas, TeleNav, Telmap, and TNO. INRIX delivers the highest qualitydata and broadest coverage available for personal navigation, mapping,telematics and other location-based service applications in the car, onlineand on mobile devices. INRIX Traffic Services leverage sophisticated statistical analysistechniques, originally developed by Microsoft Research, to aggregate andenhance traffic-related information from hundreds of public and privatesources, including traditional road sensors and the company’s unique networkof over 800,000 GPS-enabled vehicles and cellular probes. INRIX deliverstraffic information today for over 100 markets in North America and, via ARCTransistance, for 16 European countries. To experience the traffic technologyrevolution behind the next generation of navigation and location-basedservice applications, visit http://www.inrix.com. INRIX is a registered trademark of INRIX, Inc. in the United Statesand/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be thetrademarks of their respective owners. Web site: http://www.inrix.com INRIX

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PETERLEE, England, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — A subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , TRW Systems Limited, which operates a safety electronics plant in Peterlee, UK, has received the 2008 Queen’s Award for Enterprise under the category of International Trade, for increasing its exports by 77 percent during the last three years.(Logo: )The award is further evidence of TRW’s expertise as a leading innovator and integrator of safety electronics.Plant manager, Phil Pearce, commented: “Our success in growing our export business resulted from TRW’s innovative design and production processes, which utilize tailored software. In addition, the plant has an excellent record for adherence to quality standards, process controls and delivery times.”We have grown our business by marketing directly to the major vehicle manufacturers in traditional markets in Europe, North America and Japan, but we have also targeted customers in China, India and South Korea.”The Peterlee plant manufactures crash sensors and the electronics that control airbags and seatbelts and has created an additional 180 jobs in the last three years.Pearce added: “It is a tremendous honor for the plant to receive this award and a great reflection on the professional quality of the team of people in our plant.”The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the UK’s most prestigious Awards for business performance. They recognize and reward outstanding achievement by UK companies. The Awards are made each year by The Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives of government, industry and commerce, and the trade unions.About TRWWith 2007 sales of $14.7 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world’s leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 27 countries and employs more than 66,000 people worldwide. TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. All references to “TRW Automotive”, “TRW” or the “Company” in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. TRW Automotive news is available on the internet at .Forward-Looking StatementsThis release contains statements that are not statements of historical fact, but instead are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties which can cause our actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, including those set forth in our Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, such as: loss of market share by domestic North American vehicle manufacturers and resulting production cuts and restructuring initiatives, including bankruptcy actions, of our suppliers and customers; escalating pricing pressures from our customers; commodity inflationary pressures adversely affecting our profitability and supply base, including any resulting inability of our suppliers to perform as we expect; our dependence on our largest customers; product liability, warranty and recall claims and efforts by customers to alter terms and conditions concerning warranty and recall participation; strengthening of the U.S. dollar and other foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; work stoppages or other labor issues at our facilities or at the facilities of our customers or suppliers; our substantial debt and resulting vulnerability to an economic or industry downturn and to rising interest rates; cyclicality of automotive production and sales; risks associated with non-U.S. operations, including foreign exchange risks; adverse affects of environmental and safety regulations; assertions by or against us relating to intellectual property rights; the possibility that our largest shareholder’s interests will conflict with ours; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in our Report on Form 10-K and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revision to any of these forward-looking statements. TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

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LAS VEGAS, April 14 /PRNewswire/ — MPi, a leading provider of profitability tools for auto dealer service departments, today announced the appointment of Tim Ingram, formerly MPi’s Vice President Client Launch, to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Operations. In this role Ingram will be responsible for overseeing the installation and successful implementation of MPi’s customized electronic dealership generating solution EDGE(TM) (formerly known as ARGIS (TM)), and the World Class Inspection(TM) Program at client sites. Ingram is charged with ensuring the success of each installation throughout the entire lifecycle, from implementation to training and client support. He will be based out of MPi’s Las Vegas, NV offices and report directly to David Boyle, MPi’s President and COO.”Tim is an invaluable addition to our team and has done an outstanding job in the year that he has been with us,” commented David Boyle, MPi’s President and COO. “MPi has experienced tremendous growth over the past five years and the number of auto dealers that use EDGE(TM) to increase the additional parts and labor dollars sold per vehicle inspection, has grown to over 500. In order to continue our aggressive growth strategy with both dealers and OEMs, the company created the new position of Senior Vice President of Operations. I am very excited to have Tim take this new position,” Boyle added.Ingram brings to MPi over 27 years of experience as a Business Operations Executive at ADP along with a comprehensive knowledge of project management, customer service and call center management.Prior to MPi he served as the Director of Client Support at ADP, where he managed a staff of 40 associates providing call center support for more than 1,500 clients throughout the United States; troubleshooting and handling installation for hardware, and software applications as well as training of clients and associates. In addition he improved customer satisfaction by 28ACIORFIPROCENTE through his focus on teambuilding and ensuring ADP had raving fans.Prior to that he served as Director of Implementation at ADP, where he handled a full range of software and hardware implementation as well as quality assurance, and participated in successful retooling of entire product and installation. Mr. Ingram holds a B.S Degree from the University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL, with a major in Management and Marketing.Commenting on his new position Ingram stated, “As Senior Vice President of Operations I will be further strengthening our industry-leading team of engineers and support staff to ensure even higher revenues in Parts and Service for our clients using the EDGE product. I am very excited as I believe our future is very bright and our products and services are well designed to help dealerships increase revenues in these tough economic times.”About MPi:MPi (Mobile Productivity, Inc.) is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. MPi is an industry leader delivering processes, metrics and software solutions which enable automotive dealerships to achieve World Class(TM) results in their service and repair departments. The company’s World Class Inspection(TM) Program is making a difference in dealerships across the country; providing significant increases in profits, efficiencies and customer loyalty.MPi is a subsidiary of Service Repair Solutions Inc, (SRS) which is also headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. SRS is a leader in providing innovative information solutions for the service and repair industry. Current affiliates include Identifix, Inc., Mobile Productivity, Inc., and International Automotive Technicians’ Network, Inc.For more information call Susan Lovett at (800) 997-1674 x2010, by email at or visit MPi

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