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Wajax Increases Bank Credit Facility to $225 Million

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:49:29 +0000

On May 24, 2012, Wajax (TSX:WJX) increased the limit of the revolving term portion of its bank credit facility by $50 million on substantially the same terms and conditions as the existing facility. The fully secured facility, due August 12, 2016, is now comprised of a $30 million non-revolving term portion and a $195 million revolving term portion. At March 31, 2012, Wajax had utilized $101 million of the facility.

Commenting on the increase, Mark Foote, President and CEO, stated: "In addition to taking advantage of the currently favourable borrowing conditions, the $50 million increase will provide Wajax with additional borrowing capacity to fund future growth, including increases in working capital and acquisitions."

Wajax Corporation is a leading Canadian distributor and service support provider of mobile equipment, power systems and industrial components. Reflecting a diversified exposure to the Canadian economy, its three distinct core businesses operate through a network of 117 branches across Canada. Its customer base spans natural resources, construction, transportation, manufacturing, industrial processing and utilities.

Wajax Corporation
Mark Foote
President and Chief Executive Officer
(905) 212-3300
mfoote@wajax.com
Wajax Corporation
John Hamilton
Chief Financial Officer
(905) 212-3300
jhamilton@wajax.com

New Reviewitonline.net Site To Compete With Automotive Industry Giants

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:12:21 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ ReviewItOnline, a car review and research website, has launched its new and improved website at www.reviewitonline.net. The new design and approach to content reflects a wildly innovative and intuitive way to provide information on cars compared to other larger competitors in the online car review space.

David Cohen, co-founder and CEO, commented that "…the big players in the online car review game provide great information to consumers, but given the amount of information, and its technical nature, most people get lost in it very quickly. ReviewItOnline seeks to present the same information but in a much more intuitive and interactive format to consumers. We provide useful information on all vehicles including the best trucks and best SUVs which are huge areas in the market."

From a quick glance at www.reviewitonline.net, you will immediately notice that user interaction is a key component of the site. Users are encouraged to provide and publish their car reviews on the site. The About Us Page on the site demonstrates both founders' philosophy on the importance of user reviews - "We realized very early on that most users searching for products and services online…will read and rely on reviews written by their peers…. peer reviews are crucial in your decision making process. "

There is obviously much thought and common sense that has gone into the creation and development of the site. The company has announced that a further update to the current design will be rolled out in June 2012 with more information about the best cars, eye-catching design features and some fun facts that will grab the attention of readers.

About ReviewItOnline.net: ReviewItOnline.net is owned by Shark Tooth Ltd., a company founded by David Cohen and Elad Domb in November 2009. The Company has offices in New York, USA and Tel Aviv, Israel.

Media Contact:
David Cohen
Shark Tooth Ltd.
1-888-497-6110
http://www.reviewitonline.net

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Nissan Frontier Ranked Number One Compact Pickup in Vehicle Satisfaction Survey

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:31:25 +0000

Nissan Frontier Ranked Number One Compact Pickup in Vehicle Satisfaction Survey

- Leader in Mid-Size Truck Segment Hauls in Fifth Major Award in 2012 -

PR Newswire

FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Autobytel and AutoPacific announced the winners for the 16th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Award, with Nissan Frontier taking top honors in the compact pickup category. This award measures how satisfied new car and light truck buyers are with their recently purchased vehicle and is based on more than 75,000 survey respondents who objectively rate 48 key vehicle attributes on their importance when considering to purchase, as well as satisfaction after purchase.

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"The 2012 Frontier has earned numerous accolades for its dependability and value since its launch, and today we celebrate the distinguished honor of providing our valued owners with the highest level of overall satisfaction," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America. "This award underscores the strong commitment the company has made in delivering quality and reliability while still offering new levels of innovation, fuel-efficiency, dynamic performance and premium style to all our customers."

Combining premium hardware, extraordinary power and off-road athleticism, Frontier continues to be a leader in the mid-size truck segment. The Nissan Frontier emulates many of the Nissan Titan's full-size features, including its bold, expressive and adventurous exterior styling. Frontier utilizes signature Nissan truck themes, including an angled strut grille, large bumpers, short front and rear overhangs and large, stamped steel, geometric fender flares. The 2012 Frontier model lineup consists of Frontier S, Frontier SV, Frontier PRO-4X (4x4 models only) and Frontier SL (Crew Cab only). It is offered in both King Cab and Crew Cab body styles, in 4x2 and 4x4 driveline configurations, offering exceptional levels of family or workplace performance to fit nearly any need or budget.

"The quality of vehicles from all manufacturers has risen to the highest level in history and what delineates a car or truck is owner satisfaction," said George Peterson, president of AutoPacific. "Consumer purchases are often influenced by objective awards especially when they are based on consumer sentiment. It was our goal to get the input from as many consumers as possible because ultimately, it's the consumer's opinion that counts."

The honor from Autobytel and AutoPacific follows four other industry awards for Frontier in 2012. In addition to being listed on Insure.com's annual "Least Expensive To Insure" list, Frontier was named first in the mid-size pickup truck category in the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) 2011 Texas Truck Rodeo, and to Kelley Blue Book's "Best Resale Value Award: Top Ten Models" for model year 2012. Notably, J.D. Power and Associates named Frontier as the top mid-size pickup in its 2012 Vehicle Dependability Study.

For complete details on the 2012 Autobytel and AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, please visit http://www.autopacific.com/awards

About the Autobytel and AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

The 2012 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards are based on scores developed using results from AutoPacific's national New Vehicle Satisfaction Survey. Respondents to this survey are owners of new 2012 model year cars and trucks purchased from September through December 2011. The questionnaire was administered in January and February 2012. Respondents rate 48 attributes for importance in the purchase decision and satisfaction after purchase. Over 75,000 respondents provided input for these awards.

About AutoPacific

AutoPacific is a future-oriented automotive marketing and product-consulting firm. Every year AutoPacific publishes a wide variety of syndicated studies on the automotive industry. The firm also conducts extensive proprietary research and consulting for auto manufacturers, distributors, marketers and suppliers worldwide. Company headquarters are in Tustin, California, with an affiliate office in the Detroit area.

About Autobytel Inc.

Autobytel Inc., an online leader offering consumer purchase requests and marketing resources to car dealers and manufacturers and providing consumers with the information they need to purchase new and used cars, pioneered the automotive Internet when it launched autobytel.com in 1995. Autobytel continues to offer innovative products and services to help consumers buy, and auto dealers and manufacturers sell, more used and new cars. Autobytel has helped tens of millions of automotive consumers research vehicles; connected thousands of dealers nationwide with motivated car buyers; and helped every major automaker market its brand online. Through its flagship website autobytel.com, its network of automotive sites and its respected online affiliates, Autobytel continues its dedication to innovating the industry's highest quality Internet programs to provide consumers with a comprehensive and positive automotive research and purchasing experience, and auto dealers, dealer groups and auto manufacturers with some of the industry's most productive and cost-effective customer referral and marketing programs. Investors and other interested parties can receive Autobytel news releases and invitations to special events by accessing our online signup form at http://investor.autobytel.com/alerts.cfm

About Nissan North America

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com.

About Nissan

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second largest Japanese automotive company by volume, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is an integral pillar of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 150,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4 million vehicles in 2010. With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero-emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year award.

SOURCE Nissan North America

Chrysler 300 and Jeep® Grand Cherokee Win AutoPacific '2012 Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction' Awards

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Chrysler 300 and Jeep® Grand Cherokee Win AutoPacific '2012 Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction' Awards

PR Newswire

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group LLC announced today that the automotive research group AutoPacific has named Chrysler 300 as "Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction" for the "Large Car" category, and Jeep® Grand Cherokee, for the second year in a row, won the "Premium Mid-Size SUV" category.

"We are honored to have the Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokee receive awards for 'Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction' by AutoPacific," said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales and President and CEO – Dodge Brand. "Recognition from our buyers underscores our efforts towards improving quality and customer satisfaction at Chrysler."

"The Chrysler 300 is the reincarnation of the image-heavy original. Now with more finesse but no less personality, the 300 owners are the most satisfied of any buying a large car today," said George Peterson, President, AutoPacific. "The Grand Cherokee wins the best in class Vehicle Satisfaction Award for the second year in a row. Grand Cherokee owners gain their satisfaction through the overall capability and quality of the vehicle's design."

The AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards are based solely on owners' satisfaction ratings of their new vehicle. Respondents to this survey are owners of new 2012 model year cars and trucks purchased from September through December 2011. The winners of these awards perform well in 48 separate categories that measure the ownership experience. This study by the Southern California-based automotive research firm summarizes the results of more than 75,000 new car and light truck owners in the first quarter of 2012 to determine the winners.

2012 Chrysler 300
Integrating the first eight-speed automatic transmission in a domestic luxury sedan, the new 2012 Chrysler 300 series sedans offer world-class technological innovation and quality while delivering stylistic distinction, best-in-class fuel efficiency and premium E-segment sedan features at a legendary value.

Adding an avant-garde appearance to the letter-series flagship sedans, the all-new Chrysler 300S V-6 and V-8 models take the American brand in a new direction with world-class ride and handling, discrete exterior styling elements, contemporary interior materials and state-of-the-art technology features –including the studio quality sound experience of Beats™ by Dr. Dre technology.

Once limited to premium import vehicles, the new segment-exclusive ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission expands the world-class power and fuel-efficiency of the 2012 Chrysler 300, 300 Limited, 300S (V-6) and 300 Luxury Series models and delivers up to 31 best-in-class highway mpg. And with the segment's most advanced all-wheel-drive system, the all-new Chrysler 300 V-6 AWD models deliver best-in-class city and highway fuel economy (18/27) and even more year-round grand-touring performance.

Designed to be the most luxurious Chrysler flagship sedan ever, the all-new Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series models take the Chrysler 300 further, integrating ultra-premium leather – once limited to some of the most exotic Italian luxury cars – with world-class refinement and handling, state-of-the-art safety and connectivity features.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most-awarded SUV ever. Grand Cherokee delivers premium on-road performance while maintaining the Jeep brand's legendary four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand two-speed transfer case and towing capability. It offers improved fuel economy (up to 23 miles per gallon), a driving range of more than 550 miles, superb on-road ride and handling, a world-class interior cabin, more than 45 safety and security features, and a variety of advanced technology features.

Contributing to Grand Cherokee's class-leading capability is the combination of Jeep's Quadra-Lift™ air suspension system and the Jeep Selec-Terrain™ traction control system that lets customers choose the 4x4 setting for the optimum driving experience on all terrains.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with three 4x4 systems, and with either V-6 or V-8 powertrains.

About Chrysler Group LLC
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat S.p.A., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Mopar, SRT and Fiat vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler Group's culture of innovation, first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925, and Fiat's complementary technology that dates back to its founding in 1899.

Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300 and Town & Country, Jeep Wrangler, all-new Dodge Dart, Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Fiat 500. Fiat contributes world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.

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SOURCE Chrysler Group LLC

Union Equity, Inc. Increases Revenues by Over 115% for Quarter Ending March 31, 2012 as Compared to the Same Quarter Last Year

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:40:00 +0000

Company Also Increases Its Net Income by Over 200% as Compared to Same Quarter Last Year

Union Equity Inc. (PINKSHEETS: UNQT) is pleased to announce that the Company has generated $259,028 in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to $63,799 in revenue for quarter ending March 31, 2011, which is an increase of 115%. The increase in revenue is due to the Company's increase in class 8 semi trucks which generate additional lease revenues and management fees.

Union Equity reported total net income of $71,822 for quarter ending March 31, 2012 as compared to $7,573 for the previous quarter ending March 31, 2011. The increase in net income is due to the increase in lease revenue and management fees produced by the Company's subsidiary. http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/UNQT/financials

The Company recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Union Equity Investments, Inc., has acquired 100% ownership of Natural Product Laboratories LLC, a privately held company based in Melbourne, Florida, in exchange for an undisclosed amount of Union Equity, Inc.'s restricted Stock and cash. Natural Product Laboratories is a contract filler and blender of FDA regulated custom personal-care products for the hotel, resort and destination spa industry.

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To Learn more about Natural Product Laboratories, please call the toll free number: 888-522-2550

About Union Equity, Inc.

Union Equity, Inc. is a holding company that is comprised of 3 subsidiaries (Easy Semi Truck Leasing America LLC, Natural Product Laboratories LLC and Union Equity Investments, Inc.) that cover a vast business spectrum. Easy Semi Truck Leasing America LLC is a commercial truck leasing business engaged in leasing class 8 commercial trucks to owner operators located around the contiguous 48 states. Easy Semi Truck Leasing America's strategy has been to target both groups of owner operators through an aggressive marketing program and complete "one stop shop" solution for the owner operator. Through their unique business model, the Company is able to provide owner operators with a leased truck regardless of their credit history.

Natural Product Laboratories LLC (NPL) laboratory and production facility is located in Melbourne, Florida and is FDA regulated and certified as well as Green Seal approved to produce the highest quality skin-care, personal care, hair, pet, baby and sunscreen products. The Company specializes in formulizations of new product lines as well as reverse engineering existing products. The staff includes a licensed chemist and certified microbiologist, with over 25 years' combined experience. NPL's skilled production team and broad range of equipment allows them to accommodate almost any size order. Packaging capabilities include a wide range of sizes for both professional and retail use. To Learn more about Natural Product Laboratories, please call the toll free number: 888-522-2550

Union Equity Investment, Inc. is to provide the best possible risk-return value for Union Equity shareholders, by making direct investments into or outright purchases of revenue generating foreign and domestic private/public companies, which are in the need of a strong management team and capital in order to make it to the next level.

Safe Harbor Act: This release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involves risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or human resources, the effect of economic business conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. The Company is not obligated to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

Contact:
David Donlin
Cervelle Group
407-299-2377

Bibby Financial Services Names Daniel Rodrigue Atlanta Head of Sales

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:57:00 +0000

Bibby Financial Services is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel Rodrigue to its Atlanta office as the Head of Sales. Rodrigue will be responsible for leading the Atlanta-based International Trade Finance sales team and growing the office's client base. He will report directly to Ian Varley, Managing Director.

Rodrigue joins the company with ten years of experience in sales management. Most recently, he was the Chief Operating Officer at Onyx Ventures where he launched a financial services call center and developed customer service processes. Prior to that, he was the Chief Marketing Officer at United Credit, a start-up company where he developed and led the sales efforts for five years. He began his career building the sales team for MPRIZ Holdings, a start-up in the finance and credit industry.

"Bibby International Trade Finance helps companies that are looking to grow through international sales. Daniel's experience building and directing sales teams will help us reach these small businesses as more U.S. companies explore exporting," said Varley. "We are confident he will be a strong leader, helping our team find the fast and flexible solutions that will increase the cash flow of small- and medium-sized companies through export factoring or purchase order finance."

Bibby Financial Services is a worldwide market leader in business cash flow solutions to small and medium-sized companies. With offices in eight North American cities and 14 countries around the world, its product portfolio includes accounts receivables finance, factoring, export finance, purchase order finance, specialist solutions for the staffing and trucking sectors, and it is an approved lender for the Export-Import Bank's working capital guaranty delegated authority program. Bibby Financial Services is a subsidiary of a 204-year-old privately held company based in the United Kingdom.

For more information on Bibby Financial Services, visit: www.bibbyusa.com or www.bibbycanada.ca, or Facebook at: www.facebook.com/bibbyfinancialservices.na.

Contact
Stacy Huston
630/493-3133

Penske Truck Rental and SpareFoot Team Together for Moving Season

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:16:00 +0000

Just in time for the busiest moving weekend of the year and the start of moving season, Penske Truck Rental and self-storage startup SpareFoot are teaming up to bring do-it-yourself moving and storage into the 21st century.

The collaboration launches ahead of Crazy Tuesday, the self-storage industry's unofficial biggest day of the year, which falls right after Memorial Day. Through this relationship, customers of either company can now easily find and reserve a storage unit and moving truck together, in just a few clicks or via one phone call.

"This collaboration with SpareFoot will make for a more convenient moving experience for our customers," said Don Mikes, Senior Vice President of Rental for Penske Truck Leasing. "We're looking forward to beginning work with this innovative company."

DIY movers regularly rent both moving trucks and self-storage space to facilitate their moves. But until now, there was no way to book both services in one simple place online. Penske is now able to cross-promote storage at more than 6,000 properties across the U.S. -- more locations than all of the largest storage operators combined. SpareFoot's self-storage comparison shopping platform now makes this possible.

"Penske's tradition of offering the best trucks and the best service combined with SpareFoot's exclusive deals and intuitive online user experience will add value to both brands, for our storage facility partners and for customers," SpareFoot CEO Chuck Gordon said.

SpareFoot is the world's largest online marketplace for consumers to find and reserve self-storage units, with comparison shopping tools that show real-time availability and exclusive deals. Customers can easily make reservations online or over the phone. SpareFoot also provides web marketing solutions for storage facility owners and operators; the AdNetwork tool helps self-storage businesses modernize their marketing and win new tenants online. SpareFoot AdNetwork listings get more traffic than any comparable directory, featuring software integration and ROI-proving analytics for storage facilities. This fun tech startup is headquartered in Austin, TX. Visit SpareFoot.com to learn more.

With one of the newest fleets, Penske Truck Rental provides do-it-yourself movers with clean, well-maintained and reliable trucks as well as moving equipment, packing supplies and accessories. Penske also offers military members discounted truck rentals.

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pa., is a joint venture of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and General Electric Capital Corporation. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates more than 200,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. To learn more about Penske's products and services please visit www.GoPenske.com and our "Move Ahead" blog.

Contacts:
Randy Ryerson
Penske
610-775-6408
randolph.ryerson@penske.com

Rachel Greenfield
SpareFoot
954-554-4070
rachel@sparefoot.com

Sabrina Michaeli
Porter Novelli
212-601-8163
sabrina.michaeli@porternovelli.com

Infographic: Memorial Day Weekend Moving Trends brought to you by Penske Truck Rental and SpareFoot

EVCARCO, Inc. Announces New Additions to the Management Team

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

EVCARCO, Inc. (OTCBB: EVCA) (OTCQB: EVCA), a Future Driven® Automotive Retail Group, announced today, that Mack Sanders has moved from the position of CEO, to become a Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Gary Easterwood has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Walter Speck has been named Executive Vice President.

Gary Easterwood has been an Information Technology Manager and is a seasoned Project Manager with fifteen years of experience in planning, development, and implementing technology solutions to facilitate corporate growth. He has a BS degree from the University of Houston and has worked for companies such as Exxon Mobil (IT Program Manager-GIS Engineering and Design), Shell Chemical USA (Senior IT Project Manager) and Enron Corporation (SCADA/LAN Manager).

Walter Speck has more than thirty years of experience in the oil and gas industry with extensive experience in program, project, and technical management. He is a certified Project Management Professional, and a member of the Project Management Institute. He attended Angelo State University and has an Associate degree in Electronic Engineering from Cisco Junior College.

Mr. Easterwood and Mr. Speck are founders of the Third Stone Corporation (TSC), which is now a wholly owned subsidiary of EVCARCO, Inc. They will remain in their positions with the TSC as Officers and Directors.

Nikolay Frolov, CFO and Director of EVCARCO, commented, "Now that the Third Stone Corporation acquisition has been completed, we look forward to Mr. Easterwood and Mr. Speck filling the vacant positions of President and Executive Vice President. They will bring fresh ideas and perspectives, and we believe their knowledge, skills and experience will make them a great addition to the management team."

For more information on EVCARCO, Inc., please view: www.evcarco.com. Shareholder inquiries should be directed to (972) 571-1624.

EVCARCO, Inc. is a Future Driven® Automotive Retail Group focused on deploying a coast-to-coast network of environmentally friendly franchised dealerships, vehicles, technologies and sustainable solutions. EVCARCO is bringing to market the most advanced clean technologies available in plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and pre-owned hybrid vehicles from multiple manufacturers.

Forward-Looking Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements that reflect EVCARCO, Inc. plans and expectations. In this press release and related comments by Company management, words like "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "objective," "plan," "goal" and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements, representing management's current judgment and expectations about possible future events. Management believes these forward-looking statements and the judgments upon which they are based to be reasonable, but they are not guarantees of future performance and involve numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance, achievements or financial position to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or financial position expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations Contact:
Jack Eversull
The Eversull Group, Inc.
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PTS, Inc. (PTSH) Automotive Contract

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

PTS, Inc. (PINKSHEETS:PTSH) www.ptspi.com subsidiary Navistar Global Logistics Ltd (Navistar) www.navistar.co.uk is pleased to announce that the Company has been shortlisted for 2 projects for a major automotive manufacturer in Birmingham area to stock spare parts for up to 5 years; and also to manage the transfer and replacement of old electronics and replace with new computers at the plant. Navistar holds an Ecert allowing it to handle used electronic equipment and manage the disposal for recycling companies in UK and Eurozone.

John F O'Brien Company CEO said, "Navistar Global has the facilities and inventory managements systems on line to handle the cradle to grave programs for electronics and also has the ability to inventory spare parts and deliver same day or overnight to almost anywhere worldwide allowing customers to track their orders etc on line and ensure that their vehicles are back on the road as soon as possible."

Further details about business developments will follow shortly.

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PTS, Inc. subsidiary Navistar Global Logistics Ltd is an international logistics freight forwarding company with high quality warehousing in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and at all ports and airports, and with north American alliance Starbase Global Logistics.

Navistar Global Logistics are specialists in air freight, sea freight and road haulage, transfer customs clearance, storage and fulfillment. Navistar can collect and deliver door-to-door, anywhere in the world.

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Honda Earns Multiple Honors in AutoPacific's 2012 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards and Total Car Score's 2012 Top Scoring Car Awards

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Honda Earns Multiple Honors in AutoPacific's 2012 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards and Total Car Score's 2012 Top Scoring Car Awards

Five Honda models garner a total of seven awards that highlight owner satisfaction or combined authoritative opinion

PR Newswire

TORRANCE, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda has captured three of AutoPacific's 2012 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards for the 2012 Honda CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot, and four of Total Car Score's inaugural Top Scoring Car Awards for the 2012 Honda Ridgeline, Fit, Odyssey and CR-V.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120524/LA13050)

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"It's fantastic to have so much of Honda's outstanding product line represented in these awards," said Michael Accavitti, vice president of marketing operations for American Honda. "AutoPacific's awards tell us we're creating truly satisfied owners, and the Total Car Score awards demonstrate how widely and well regarded Honda's products are among top authoritative sites."

AutoPacific's 2012 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) are based on over 75,000 surveys completed by owners of new cars and light trucks in the United States in the first quarter of 2012.The VSAs are based solely on owner input, and are an accurate measurement of how satisfied new car and light truck buyers are with their recently purchased vehicle.

The Top Scoring Car Awards are based on Total Car Score's ranking formula, which utilizes the ratings from trusted automotive sites converted into a simple percentage. These ratings are translated into a single Total Car Score that allows car shoppers to quickly and easily compare cars.

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Flat Rate Movers Now Providing Economical and Reliable Moving and Storage Service

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:18:20 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Recognizing the hassles and exorbitant costs involved in moving locally or long distance, Flat Rate Movers, as their names suggests, provides a flat rate option, so that expenses for moving can be fixed.

The Flat Rate Movers website now provides an economical and reliable moving and storage service. Recognizing the hassles and exorbitant costs involved in moving locally or long distance, Flat Rate Movers, as their names suggests, provides a flat rate option, so that expenses for moving can be fixed. There is no more guesswork involved in fixing neither moving budgets, nor nasty surprises at the time of making payments at the end.

Flat Rate Movers have a professional team equipped with latest moving and packing equipments and supplies. Most moving companies fall short in this aspect, and therefore household items are damaged when they arrive at the destination. However, with Flat Rate Movers, the safety of all items is ensured. The company's professional team handles everything from packing, transit, delivery on time, and unpacking. The pricing is also handled with care so that customers get the most reasonable deal possible. Listed amongst the best moving companies in DC, Virginia, Maryland, and New York, Flat Rate Movers truly delivers all that it claims.

Flat Rate Movers company are equipped with a fleet of tractor trailers and trucks, meeting requirements for all types of moving needs, whether is commercial or residential. Since the beginning of their operations, the company has managed to outrank other moving companies, with regard to pricing and quality of service. The professional work force of the company is highly trained and can adapt to various challenging situations. Whether it the most delicate china, or a priceless piano, the team from Flat Rate Movers can deliver it all safely and on time. People also need not bother about boxes and cartons as the company provides all types of packing supplies at reasonable costs.

The Flat Rate Movers website is user friendly and highly responsive to customer needs. It provides the list of cities where their storage and moving facilities are available, and various storage costs. The company's storage service provides storage areas catering to all types of needs, ranging from storing items of a single room, to all furniture and accessories of a four-bedroom house. The website has a contact form for getting a free quote, or any other information regarding moving.

Flat Rate Movers are equipped to handle all types of moving requirements effectively, and at a much cheaper cost compared to other moving companies.

About Flat Rate Moving and Storage
As a full service moving company with state-of-the-art equipment and extensively trained personnel, they offer packing and unpacking services from simple apartment or house moving to fine art and marble crating or special antique and piano relocations.

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Flat Rate Movers
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inthinc Saves Fleets on Fuel Costs

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

inthinc Provides Five Tips to Saving Your Company Money on Fuel

inthinc Technology Solutions Inc., a global provider of telematics, fleet management and driver safety technologies, has examined customer data, collected from 500 fleets and nearly 50,000 vehicles, to validate suggested solutions on how to save money on fuel costs. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. hit $4.14 per gallon last April, the highest amount since August of 2008. With prices expected to rise over the summer, inthinc is offering the following solutions to save money at the fuel pump:

Tip #1 - Obey the Speed Limit

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, vehicles that honor the speed limit maintain a higher miles per gallon ratio. Each five mph increment driven over 60 mph is the equivalent of $0.31 per gallon of gas. With inthinc Speed-by-Street™ technology, drivers are verbally alerted when exceeding the posted speed limit.

Tip #2 - Avoid Aggressive Braking and Accelerating

Not only does frequent braking and accelerating create wear and tear on vehicles, it also significantly decreases MPG. A 2011 study, by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), has shown that by observing the speeding limit and avoiding hard braking and accelerating, drivers can improve MPG by as much as 25 percent. The inthinc waySmart® fleet management solution verbally alerts drivers when they are aggressively braking and accelerating, coaching them to become safer and more fuel-efficient drivers.

Tip #3 - Turn the Key: Eliminate Idle Time

One hour of idle time represents 80 miles of engine wear and approximately one gallon of fuel. By turning off the engine when not driving, fuel is conserved, engine wear is limited and carbon emissions are reduced. inthinc idle monitoring calculates the amount of time vehicles are left idling, allowing companies to identify areas where they can stop fuel waste. Additionally, managers can set time limits to alert drivers when they have been idling for too long.

Tip #4 - Check Your Vehicle Regularly

Checking tire pressure daily and replacing oil on time will ensure optimal performance. Studies have shown that fully inflated tires can gain up to three percent more miles and regular oil tune-ups will net an additional four percent. inthinc vehicle inspection alerts remind drivers when it is time to inspect the vehicle and replace oil, ensuring vehicles are running efficiently.

Tip #5 - Plan Your Trips Ahead of Time

By mapping routes ahead of time, companies and drivers can look for ways to cut down on the amount of travel time. Plan trips around rush-hour traffic and check local maps for quicker and flatter surface routes. With the inthinc online portal and the LiveFleet™ feature, managers can check vehicle trips and find more efficient routes for its drivers. Live-dispatch capability allows managers to locate nearest vehicles to a specific location, reducing travel time and optimizing fuel use.

To download a copy of inthinc's fuel efficiency fleet solution, click here.

About inthinc
inthinc is a global provider of telematics, fleet management, and driver safety technologies. Its breakthrough solutions are designed to safeguard lives, save money and protect the environment. inthinc technology has been documented to reduce accidents by 90 percent, reduce speeding by 86 percent, decrease maintenance costs by 20 percent and reduce fuel costs. For more information, please visit http://www.inthinc.com.

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801-886-2255
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Speed Limiters on Semis Show Impressive Safety Benefits

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:15:06 +0000

Extensive research shows that installing and using speed limiters, also called SLs or speed governors, in large commercial trucks provides a "profound safety benefit."

May 24, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In late March 2012, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced study findings important for the future of commercial trucking safety. Extensive research showed that installing speed limiters, also called SLs or speed governors, on large commercial trucks provides a "profound safety benefit."

Profound indeed -- the study concluded that such devices reportedly reduce crash rates by half.

An SL is an electronic device that keeps a truck engine below a programmed speed limit. SLs are already voluntarily used by some trucking companies for safety and to slow down truck wear and tear. All new trucks come equipped with SLs, but the devices are not always turned on.

Supporters

Speed-limiter devices are supported by the American Trucking Associations, the biggest U.S. trucking-industry trade organization that advocates for trucking interests at the state and federal levels. In fact, the ATA has asked the federal government to order that all large trucks made after 1992 use speed limiters. ATA President Bill Graves calls speed the "single greatest contributor to highway crashes."

Important Statistics

The study's summary cites governmental findings that underscore the obvious danger of a multi-ton vehicle hurtling down the highway at excessive speed -- defined as either more than the posted speed limit, or too fast for road or weather conditions:

- In 2009, speeding was a factor in 8 percent of reported semi-truck accidents.

- In 2006, almost a quarter of all commercial-truck crashes and more than 10 percent of large-truck accidents with passenger vehicles were reported to involve travel speeds unsafe for the conditions.

Sobering. According to thetruckersreport.com, the legal weight limit for an 18-wheeler is 40 tons (with some receiving permits to drive even heavier), compared with the average weight for a car of about 5,000 pounds.

Study Findings

The current study is actually phase two of a larger project. For this phase, the FMCSA called on the American Transportation Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to carry out the research. One of the main objectives was to "identify SL effects in reducing the severity and frequency of crashes." Among other things, the study reviewed truck-carrier data from the years 2007 to 2009 involving about 138,000 trucks and more than 15,000 crashes.

Data analysis was careful and complex. Ultimately, the study concluded that "results across analyses indicated a strong, positive safety benefit for SLs."

Future of Speed Limiters

Speed limiters seem here to stay. Truckers are already voluntarily using them and the results of the federal study would seem to support the possibility of governmental trucking regulations being strengthened to require more SL use. Such a regulatory move is being aggressively pushed by the ATA, the Truckload Carriers Association and safety advocates.

ATA, Road Safe America and trucking carriers filed formal petitions with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requesting SL regulations. In early 2011, the NHTSA combined the petitions and announced it would begin the official federal rulemaking process. The agency indicated it was motivated by responses received in a previous request for public comments on the proposal to require SLs in large, commercial trucks. The proposal discussed was to cap the speed of such trucks at 68 mph.

The public comments (almost 4,000) included support from private citizens with experience in truck accidents either personally, or through close relatives and friends, as well as from some trucking companies and road-safety advocates. In addition to safety, another strong reason for SL support is fuel efficiency and environmental impact.

A variety of grounds for challenging the SL-mandate proposal was also included in the comments, especially from independent truckers. Reasons for opposition included the high cost of SL equipment (which the current study disagreed with) and objection to cars being exempt from the requirement.

The agency indicated it would publish a "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" in 2012, which would begin the extensive and detailed procedures associated with the creation of federal regulations. But whether the rule is actually passed will remain to be seen depending on what happens in the rulemaking process, said the agency.

As of the date of this writing, no rulemaking proposal has been officially issued yet. In the meantime, if you are involved in an accident with a commercial truck, be sure to consult with a personal injury attorney with experience in truck accidents. You will want to be sure your accident is properly investigated and that your rights are preserved.

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Teens Have Unrealistic Views About Distracted Driving, Study Finds

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:14:48 +0000

A Bridgestone Americas study finds that teenage drivers have distorted views about distracted-driving accidents.

May 24, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Distracted driving is a problem that affects even the most experienced drivers, so it's not surprising that newly-minted teenage drivers -- who often have trouble controlling their impulses -- are susceptible to driving while distracted.

According to AAA, the most common distractions among teenage drivers are using electronic devices (for both talking and texting), adjusting controls in the car, and eating or drinking.

Teens Don't Believe Distracted Driving Is a Problem

Despite the research that shows that teenage drivers engage in distracted driving, they believe they are immune to getting into accidents related to their distractions.

"People often believe they drive safely and responsibly, especially our newest drivers," said Angela Patterson of Bridgestone Americas in a statement. "However, we need to reinforce that it only takes one time -- one sip of coffee, one change of the radio station, one glimpse at the cell phone -- to cause or be involved in a crash that could have dire consequences."

In order to collect teenage drivers' views about distracted driving, Bridgestone surveyed over 2,000 drivers aged 15 to 21. The study, which was recently released in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation, found that:

- Although 83 percent of respondents agree that texting while driving is "very dangerous," 27 percent of females and 11 percent of males admit to sending texts while driving. In addition, 38 percent of the female drivers and 17 percent of the male drivers read texts while driving.

- 18 percent of the teens surveyed say that they engage in distracted driving because everyone else does it.

- One-quarter of the teens do not think talking on the phone while driving is dangerous.

- Many teenagers don't think that taking one hand off the steering wheel to eat, drink or change the radio station counts as a distraction.

In addition, researchers found that many teens believe they are good drivers because they haven't been pulled over and haven't gotten into accidents yet. Also, two-thirds of the young drivers say that they believe they are "very safe" drivers.

But statistics don't support this assertion. Although teens tend to believe that they're invincible, research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, shows that motor-vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens aged 13 to 19. In 2009 alone, almost 3,500 teens were killed in car accidents.

Article provided by Miller & Ogorchock, S.C., Attorneys at Law

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Thu, 24 May 2012 07:10:09 +0000

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