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Pittsburgh, PA, January 27, 2012 –(PR.com)– MINI of Pittsburgh is proud to announce that they are sponsoring the Winter Driving Refresher education event on February 12 at BeaveRun, put on especially for the PittStop MINI Club. The driving education event will help teach drivers how to improve their driving skills in slick conditions.

The event will be held on February 12 from 8am-3pm at the BeaveRun MotorSports Complex in Wampum, PA. The event gives drivers the opportunity to learn driving in slick and extreme winter weather in a safe and controlled environment rather than on public roads. No reason to go to your local public parking lot and worry about getting caught spinning around in the snow!

The cost to attend is a mere $5 for primary drivers and $5 for any co-drivers. The cost of the event includes all of the training and fun driving as well as a Subway Box Lunch. The event will include classroom instruction by instructors detailing winter driving techniques, equipment to use, and even winter survival skills. Instructors will be in driver’s vehicles giving one-on-one instruction as owners travel through the slalom, skidpad braking, and coned-autocross courses.

Drivers will receive education on how stability control and anti-lock brakes work, when to enable Traction Control and when to shut it off, and how to integrate these components into driving in the wet conditions.

All MINI and non-MINI vehicles are welcome to attend the event. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance to participate. The event will be a go no matter what conditions are present on the day, snow, rain, sleet, or a sunny and beautiful February day. The course can be tuned to imitate slick conditions so weather is not an issue.

MINI of Pittsburgh is honored to sponsor the event and be a part of a great training event. To register for the event, visit www.pittstopmini.org. For more information on MINI vehicles, visit MINI of Pittsburgh and speak with their helpful staff members. Visit MINI of Pittsburgh online at www.miniofpittsburgh.com.

About MINI of Pittsburgh:
MINI of Pittsburgh is proud to serve the Pittsburgh, PA area. Carrying a full line of new and used MINI cars, MINI of Pittsburgh offers the best selection when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. The knowledgeable service department at MINI of Pittsburgh is prepared to assist with repairs and routine maintenance and the MINI Parts Department offers one-stop shopping on a full selection of MINI parts and accessories. MINI of Pittsburgh strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction at every visit.

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London, United Kingdom, January 28, 2012 –(PR.com)– Online car finance comparison site FinanceAcar has incorporated an easy to use search function on their website to make it easier than ever for customers to find the car they want within their budget.

The easy to use car finance filter allows visitors to select a combination of make, model, monthly budget and car type to quickly view the best monthly price for a car from dealerships and finance companies from around the UK. What sets FinanceAcar apart from other car finance comparison sites is the fact that the options available cover car leasing, PCP, hire purchase and car loans. This gives those looking for car finance for business or personal use a better chance of finding the car they want within the budget they have.

Nadim Saad, director of FinanceAcar explains why FinanceAcar’s search function sets it apart from other sites, “We wanted visitors to the site to be able to find exactly what they can get for their money based on different criteria, so a flexible search tool was vital. Some people know what make and model they are after, and want the best price possible and others have tight budgets that they need to stick to. Therefore, we have catered to both ends of the spectrum.”

About FinanceAcar: 80% of new cars are bought with finance based on a monthly price. FinanceAcar finds car buyers the best monthly finance price for the car that they want to drive. Car shoppers simply choose their car and FinanceAcar provides an online quote, arranges the finance (based on a credit check) and organises delivery of the car (by a dealer) to their door – vehicles include a full manufacturer warranty. Behind this interface is the world’s first online car marketplace where dealers upload their car prices and lenders upload their finance terms enabling our comparison engine to find and combine the best of these to give car buyers an unbeatable monthly price.

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Ocala, FL, January 31, 2012 –(PR.com)– Scorpion Performance, Inc., a precision manufacturer of automotive and marine aftermarket engine components for high performance and racing applications, earned ISO 9001:2008 certification in January 2012. ISO 9001:2008 standards are recognized globally and are used by manufacturing and service organizations to create a standardized quality management system that is constantly monitored to ensure it conforms to the principles of continual quality improvement and customer satisfaction. The quality management system is applicable to design development support, manufacture, assembly, test and operational support of high performance precision engine components for a wide range of automotive and marine applications.

Scorpion achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification after successfully passing an audit of its quality management system and organizational structure by Intertek. As a leading global ISO certification body, companies around the world have depended on Intertek to ensure the quality and safety of their products, processes and systems for more than 127 years.

“Earning ISO 9001:2008 certification demonstrates to our customers, suppliers and stakeholders that Scorpion Performance is focused on its commitment to continuous quality improvement within all levels of our organization. It also indicates what our customers can expect when they entrust their business to us. It is a relevant differentiator that provides increased credibility within the marketplace,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Luke Whalen, who led the company’s certification initiative.

“ISO certification confirms Scorpion Performance’s commitment to meeting the globally recognized International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements for the design and manufacturing of precision parts,” added Scorpion’s Quality Assurance Manager, Zac Collins.

“Our mission is to provide continual improvement within our organization so that we constantly increase the quality, reliability, innovation, value and integrity of our products,” said Collins. “Every member of our organization is responsible for supporting, following and continuously improving quality management policies and procedures. Active participation by every Scorpion employee is critical to sustaining and improving our quality management system.”

About Scorpion Performance

Scorpion Performance, Inc. is a precision manufacturer of automotive and marine aftermarket engine components and assemblies for high performance and racing applications. Scorpion has achieved a leading global market position by utilizing state-of-the-art automated robotic manufacturing processes and technologies, by focusing on continuous quality improvement, and by building strong customer, supplier and stakeholder relationships. Scorpion Performance achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification in January 2012.

Scorpion Performance currently occupies 95,000 square feet of floor space in three buildings on 23 acres of land in Ocala, Florida. Other Scorpion-owned companies that are based in Ocala include:

Scorpion Racing Products
Scorpion Racing Products is the marketing and distribution company for the automotive products that Scorpion Performance manufactures. Scorpion Racing Products’ online ecommerce website at www.scorpionracingproducts.com allows customers to buy direct.

Scorpion Medical, Inc.
Scorpion Medical, Inc.

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Johnson Controls Teams Up with Mattress Manufacturer Harrison Spinks Ltd to Create the ComfortThin Automotive Seat Concept

PR Newswire — January 31, 2012

BURSCHEID, Germany, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

Seat features the bedding industry’s innovative pocketed coil technology, a 100 percent recyclable alternative to traditional seat foam

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics, announced that it has formed a development relationship with luxury mattress manufacturer Harrison Spinks to integrate pocketed coil spring mattress technology into an automotive seat concept called ComfortThin. The thin profile seats replace conventional urethane foam pads with a 100 percent recyclable alternative, and provide a five to 20 percent weight reduction. This technology will be available for 2015 model year vehicles.

“As part of our innovation process, Johnson Controls looks to apply technology from other industries into automotive applications,” said Andreas Eppinger, group vice president, technology management for Johnson Controls Automotive Experience. “Leveraging the Harrison Spinks pocketed coil spring mat technology allows us to offer a seating concept with an unrivalled level of support that contours to the vehicle occupant’s body for short- and long-term comfort.”

“We are delighted to have signed this agreement with the industry leader Johnson Controls so that we can bring this sustainable alternative to traditional foam technology to the automotive industry,” said Simon Spinks, Managing Director of Harrison Spinks.

Applicable for first, second and third row seats, the ComfortThin seat provides a dramatically thinner, tailored seat back with up to a 20 percent reduction at the center of the seat and a 35 percent or more reduction in the bolsters. The active seating surface adapts to passengers occupants of all sizes. Each spring unit is able to react independently, further improving seating life while giving occupants the right amount of support when and where it is needed.

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About Johnson Controls:

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 162,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful.

About Johnson Controls Automotive Experience:

Johnson Controls is a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics. We support all major automakers in the differentiation of their vehicles through our products, technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities. With 240 plants worldwide, we are where our customers need us to be. Consumers have enjoyed the comfort and style of our products, from single components to complete interiors. With our global capability we supply approximately 50 million cars per year.

About Harrison Spinks:

Founded in 1840, Harrison Spinks encompasses three quality bed brands Harrison, Somnus and Spink & Edgar as well as Harrison Spinks Components with the Spinks Springs brand. The business is run by the Spinks family who has been involved since the 1930s. True to its origins, as well as high end bed and mattress manufacture, Harrison Spinks make high quality comfort pocket springs for sale worldwide through its components business. The high end mattress businesses provides the drive and understanding to develop new comfort technologies which can then be sold into furniture, automotive and other mattress businesses around the world. Harrison Spinks has a long history of innovation in components and spring technology, utilizing patented machinery and design technology.

Harrison Spinks employs 300 people, has 3 factories in Leeds with over 350,000ftsquared for the manufacturing of pocketed springs, a 300 acre farm where it grows natural non-woven materials, such as hemp, flax and wool for mattresses, and a 50 acre wood from which Harrison Spinks plans to incorporate the timber into divan frames as soon as next year.

For more information, please contact: Johnson Controls GmbH Automotive Experience Industriestrasse 20-30 51399 Burscheid

Ulrich Andree Tel.: +49-2174-5-4343 Fax: +49-2174-5-3219 E-Mail: ulrich.andree@jci.com

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Windmill Leasing Wins ‘Supplier of the Year 2011′ Award

PR Newswire — January 31, 2012

BROMSGROVE, England, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

Windmill Leasing, the Bromsgrove based car leasing provider, is celebrating its latest award for Supplier of the Year 2011 as presented by one of its clients Portrayal Ltd for supplying them with an entire fleet of vehicles. These services contribute to the smooth running of Portrayals business which supplies photocopiers to companies on a nationwide scale.

Top 50 ranking UK car leasing company Windmill Leasing [http://www.windmillleasing.com/our-services/business-car-lease ] was nominated for the Supplier of the Year 2011 accolade for its continued high service levels for looking after the company’s entire fleet of business vehicles as well as providing them with a bespoke fleet policy designed specifically to cater for all their requirements. Beating some extremely well-known brands to the award, Windmill Leasing’s consistent high quality customer service standards were recognised and duly rewarded.

Managing Director of Windmill Leasing, Keith Townsend, said: “Winning Portrayal’s Supplier of the Year award was a great ending to 2011, not just for Windmill as a business, but for the team as well.

“Windmill has worked with Portrayal for a number of years and over this time the business relationship has matured; both parties understand each other’s needs and work together, which are the main reasons behind a successful working relationship.

“Providing excellent customer service and account management is part if the strong foundation that Windmill was built on. Every decision that is made is done so by looking at it from the customer’s perspective, which is why we take great pleasure in receiving recognition from the clients that we serve. It makes all of the hard work more rewarding.”

Winning this award is testament to the professionalism and care that can be found in all areas of the business at Windmill Leasing. It is a company that strives for continual improvement and they have a strong commitment to both their local and regional customers. This award will help to increase brand awareness for the thriving car leasing business [http://www.windmillleasing.com ] as it moves forward.

About Windmill Leasing:

Windmill Leasing is an award-winning provider of company car leasing and contract hire services [http://www.windmillleasing.com/our-services/contract-hire ] to businesses throughout the UK. Formed in 2004, the company employs a range of experts in the car leasing field in its Head Office, Bromsgrove and Sheffield satellite office, from which it offers initial advice and on-going account management services to its clients. From Audi car leasing [http://www.windmillleasing.com/audi-business-car-leasing ] deals to GAP insurance, the company prides itself in its holistic approach to contract hire for the UK business car leasing market.

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Broad Social Support for Paid Parking

PR Newswire — January 31, 2012

MAASTRICHT, Netherlands, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

A recent Q-Park customer survey, conducted in a large number of Western European parking facilities, shows that 86% of the car parking customers understand the social necessity for paid parking.

This customer survey among 2,142 clients in ten countries and in 38 West European Q-Park parking facilities shows the attitudes towards paid parking and that people understand which urban challenges are solved in this way. We find the survey results extremely positive since they confirm the social role of Q-Park.

Stimulating sustainable mobility is one of the five strategic objectives of the Q-Park Corporate Social Responsibility policy. This is a requirement for a sustainable, economic and environmental development. In order to achieve balanced growth, Q-Park employs an integrated mobility policy so that the city centre parking requirements of visitors, residents and commuters are managed in an optimal way.

- 74% are aware that regulated and paid parking contributes to this policy. – 76% are aware that this contributes to the accessibility and availability of parking facilities and parking places. – 66% are aware that this contributes to the stimulation of parking in the vicinity of public transport.

By aligning the parking tariffs to the demand for parking and by directing vehicles searching for parking to the available parking places, 86% of Q-Park customers find a parking space within 5 minutes. And this ensures a reduction of CO2emission.

The opinion on who must bear the costs for parking in a city centre is clear: 61% say ‘the user should pay’.

About Q-Park

Q-Park is one of the three leading providers of parking facilities in Europe, whether wholly-owned, leased, managed or in a hybrid business model. Q-Park is notable for its quality approach and has a portfolio comprising over 800 000 parking spaces and office accommodation in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, France, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.

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Altran Becomes a “Strategic Supplier” of PSA Peugeot Citroen

PR Newswire — January 31, 2012

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As part of the Performance Plan 2012, PSA Peugeot Citroen has selected the Altran Group as its strategic partner in the field of automobile product and process design.

This decision is part of the strategy adopted by PSA Peugeot Citroen and its partners to improve their operational efficiency, develop their international activity, accelerate innovation and ensure responsible development.

This status reasserts one of the major elements of the Altran Group’s strategic plan presented last October by Philippe Salle CEO: that of becoming the strategic partner of 20 key accounts.

At a time when the company is reducing its sub-contracting activities, the new “PSA Peugeot Citroen Strategic Partner” label ensures, for the companies selected, a greater visibility of their activity with the group which is necessary to pursue our investment plan in automobile innovation.

“It is greatly satisfying for us to accompany the PSA Peugeot Citroen group in a rapidly changing market where the concept of strategic supplier is of the utmost importance. PSA Peugeot Citroen has placed its trust in us as an industrial partner to offer excellence in collaborating on major critical projects through the work of our best engineers. This enables us to consolidate our position as a leader in performance and innovation, a strategic partner in the major global industries,” declares Cyril Roger, Executive Vice-President for France and Southern Europe.

The R&D Division is now relying on its strategic engineering partners to provide PSA Peugeot Citroen with complete engineering solutions which go far beyond the subcontracting arrangements of the past.

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Britain’s ‘One Chance High Street’ – UK Consumers Vote With Their Feet if They Get Poor Service

PR Newswire — January 31, 2012

LONDON, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

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New research reveals that UK businesses only have one chance to get it right when it comes to customer service: six out of ten UK consumers (62 percent) say that if they receive bad service once, they will never buy from that company again.

The survey also highlights that the main drivers of service are getting the basics right, rather than adding special extra touches and flourishes. When consumers were asked what ‘good customer service’ actually means to them, the two most popular responses were helpful and responsive employees (chosen by 84 percent) and quickly sorting out the problem if something goes wrong (75 percent).

These are also the two factors most likely to annoy customers if they aren’t done right: 46 percent see rude and unfriendly staff as the most irritating thing about bad service, while a third (33 percent) say that a company that is slow to fix problems is the thing they dislike most.

The research was carried out among over 2,000 British adults by car hire company Enterprise Rent-A-Car [http://www.enterprise.co.uk ]. Enterprise has developed a strong customer service culture throughout its 55 years of operation, citing service as the most important aspect of business success and growth. The company measures customer satisfaction down to each individual branch through a monthly telephone survey of over 20,000 customers. This metric enables Enterprise to put customer service at the heart of decision-making including, for example, only those employees with customer service scores at or above the company average being eligible for promotion.

Mike Nigro, UK managing director at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, comments: “This research highlights the importance of high-quality, well-trained employees who deliver great service each and every time. It also shows that consumers are accepting when things don’t quite go as expected, but it’s how issues are handled that can define great service. This is perhaps even more vital in an era where social networks allow people to complain online in seconds.

“The British public are no longer tolerant of poor service and quite rightly will vote with their feet. Nowadays we have a ‘one chance high street’ – if you don’t provide great service from the very beginning, you won’t get a second opportunity.”

The research highlights this growing intolerance: 37 percent of consumers say they always complain when they receive bad service. And to exacerbate the problem, over a third (34 percent) actually think the service from UK retailers has got worse over the past ten years.

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About Enterprise Rent-A-Car

In the UK, Enterprise Rent-A-Car [http://www.enterprise.co.uk/car_rental/home.do ] is the sole specialist in providing replacement vehicles and courtesy cars, which are relied upon in the event of an accident. Enterprise, with more than 7,000 offices in the UK, Germany, Ireland, the United States and Canada, also offers daily and weekend rental for private or business use.

St. Louis-based Enterprise Holdings [http://www.enterpriseholdings.com ], the largest car rental service provider in the world, operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand through its regional subsidiaries. Enterprise started in the UK in 1994 and has rapidly expanded. Currently operating more than 350 locations across the UK, with over 3,000 employees, three quarters of the UK population are within five miles of an Enterprise location.

For more information about Enterprise, visit http://www.enterprise.co.uk. For more information about Enterprise’s environmental stewardship and long-term commitment to the sustainability of its business, visit http://www.drivingfutures.co.uk.

[This news release and other Enterprise Rent-A-Car announcements are available at the Enterprise Holdings press room [http://www.enterpriseholdings.com/press_room/PressReleases.aspx ]]

For more information, contact:

Deborah Lewis T: +44(0)7710-344-370 E: deborah.lewis@eraccomms.eu

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