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May 9, 2008

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 production begins

Auburn Hills, Mich. -- Chrysler LLC today celebrated the production launch of one of the industry's most highly anticipated vehicles—the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8.

Dodge Challenger is back in Chrysler's line-up as a modern muscle car with a new SRT8 model. A full line-up will follow in the 2009 model-year. Consumer interest in the Dodge Challenger has been some of the highest seen at Chrysler.

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May 9, 2008

Daimler names Martin Jaeger new head of Global External Affairs and Public Policy

Stuttgart -- The Board of Management of Daimler AG has appointed Martin Jaeger (43) as its new head of Global External Affairs and Public Policy.

Jaeger, currently Foreign Office spokesman for the German Federal Government in Berlin, will succeed Robert G. Liberatore who left the Group at the end of March. Martin Jaeger will take up his new post on September 1, 2008, and will be responsible for the company's global relations with governments and other political and civil organizations.

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Chrysler pumped up about cheap gas

That groan at the gas pumps you hear is loud and clear: Americans want relief from high gas prices.

Earlier this year, Chrysler launched the automotive industry’s first online Customer Advisory Board to establish two-way dialogue within a closed social network. The Customer Advisory Board overwhelmingly advised that gas prices were a top concern.

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Volvo's milestone customers pack for a dream trip

Here are the happy owners of Volvo number 15,000,000. Aimee and Paul Kay bought a piece of Volvo history when their C70 was delivered in San Diego - and to top it all off the couple get to travel to Göteborg in Sweden and visit Volvo's Torslanda factory.

The 15th million Volvo was transported more than 8000 kilometres from the Volvo factory in Uddevalla to San Diego on the US west coast.

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One million hybrids on American roads

In December 2007, an auto dealership employee somewhere in America handed a new owner the keys to the one millionth hybrid vehicle sold in this country. In that month, industry sales of 30,892 hybrids brought the cumulative total to 1,012,442 units.

This event occurred a month after Toyota recorded the sale of its 500,000th hybrid in the United States, and only a few months after Toyota Motor Corporation reached the one-million-unit mark in global production of hybrid vehicles.

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Subaru 2.5 Liter Turbo Engine Named International Engine of the Year

CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Subaru's 2.5-liter Boxer turbo engine has won the 2008 International Engine of the Year award in the 2.0-liter to 2.5-liter category.

"This is a testament to the unique design qualities of our Boxer engine," said Tim Mahoney, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru has been producing Boxer engines for over 40 years and we are delighted to once again be recognized by the International Engine of the Year Awards committee."

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Toyota Mobile Hybrid Experience Events

Toyota's traveling display and demonstration of environmentally preferable transportation will be on the road in 20 states between May and September.

It will visit events ranging from the Albany Tulip Festival to the Boston Harborfest, and from the International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven to the Minnesota State Fair.

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Tenacious D Goes Backstage for GM at Music Fests

DETROIT -- GMnext is going backstage at some of the world's biggest rock festivals this summer - providing music fans exclusive access through a series of video, photo and blog updates.

GMnext Plug In is a celebration of the 100+ year relationship between cars and music. From AM to FM, 8-track to cassette, compact disc to mp3, music is almost always a part of the driving experience.

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Toyota Sponsors Health and Endurance Events

Toyota participates as sponsor or co-sponsor of triathlons and swimming, running and cycling events. Hybrid Synergy Drive, which is at the heart of all Toyota hybrid vehicles and exemplifies health, well-being and environmental awareness, is associated with the company's participation in all these endurance events.

Swimming events include the Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational, which is part of the Toyota Grand Prix Series, and the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials.

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Porsche Wins Performance Engine Award

ATLANTA -- For the second year in a row, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, has won an award in the International Engine of the Year competition.

By winning the coveted “Best Performance Engine Award,” the 911 Turbo engine has underscored Porsche’s position atop a star-studded field of high performance competitors.

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Chrysler Awards $25,000 Scholarship at the 20th Annual National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers Dinner

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler LLC and The Chrysler Foundation recognized academic excellence at the 20th annual National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers (NABAS) Scholarship Awards Dinner held at the Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, May 6. The Chrysler Foundation awarded a $25,000 scholarship to Makenzie Moss of Detroit.

Chrysler LLC has been an active supporter of NABAS and its annual Scholarship Awards Dinner since its founding.

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Texas Cops to Step Up Writing Seat Belt Tickets

HOUSTON -- The Texas Department of Transportation kicked off its 7th annual statewide Click It or Ticket campaign today with a stern reminder to Texas motorists: if you haven’t gotten into the habit of buckling up, it can cost you a fine of up to $200.

Thousands of state troopers, police officers and sheriff’s deputies will be on Texas streets and highways between May 19 and June 1, including the Memorial Day holiday weekend, issuing citations to drivers who aren’t buckled up and whose children aren’t properly restrained.

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Dallas teens and parents urged to drive safely

DALLAS -- Auto accidents are the number one killer of teenagers age 16 to 19 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. GEICO associates in Dallas are working hard to change that by talking to teens through GEICO’s national teen safe driving speakers bureau.

Associates in Dallas are ready to take this show on the road to meet with high school classes to help teens get a realistic picture of how they drive when they first hit the roadways--not so well. Schools, driver’s education classes and parents can sign up for a presentation by contacting John Balfour at r5_dallas_events@geico.com for more information.

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Study Highlights Metro Areas With Highest Deadly Teen Crashes

NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- -Metro areas in the southern United States scored lowest in a study released today by Allstate Insurance Company that identifies “hotspots” where fatal teen driving crash rates are highest.

The release of the study, which includes data for metropolitan areas around the country, kicks off the company’s national “Action Against Distraction” safe teen driving campaign.

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May 8, 2008

Mercedes SL 63 AMG Edition IWC, comes with free watch!

The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC.

Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface.

In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights.

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May 9, 2008

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 production begins

May 9, 2008

Daimler names Martin Jaeger new head of Global External Affairs and Public Policy

Chrysler pumped up about cheap gas

Volvo's milestone customers pack for a dream trip

One million hybrids on American roads

Subaru 2.5 Liter Turbo Engine Named International Engine of the Year

Toyota Mobile Hybrid Experience Events

Tenacious D Goes Backstage for GM at Music Fests

Toyota Sponsors Health and Endurance Events

Porsche Wins Performance Engine Award

Chrysler Awards $25,000 Scholarship at the 20th Annual National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers Dinner

Texas Cops to Step Up Writing Seat Belt Tickets

Dallas teens and parents urged to drive safely

Study Highlights Metro Areas With Highest Deadly Teen Crashes

May 8, 2008

Mercedes SL 63 AMG Edition IWC, comes with free watch!

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