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High-end Sports Machine – The Audi e-bike Wörthersee

PR Newswire — May 16, 2012

INGOLSTADT, Germany, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

- Like in motor racing: fully focused on peak performance – Frame, swinging arm and wheels made of carbon in line with the Audi ultra lightweight design principle – Head of Design Wolfgang Egger: “Stringent functionality and extreme sportiness as the foremost principles for the design.”

Starting May 16, Audi will be presenting an extremely emotion-inspiring sports machine, the Audi e-bike Worthersee – at Worthersee in Carinthia, Austria. The prototype cycle combines an electric drive and muscle power. Head of Design Wolfgang Egger comments: “As a high-performance e-bike for sports and trick cycling, it features the Audi core competences of design, ultra, e-tron and connect.” The Audi e-bike Worthersee puts in its first major appearance at this year’s Worthersee Tour, the 31st meet for Audi, VW, Seat and Skoda fans; trial biker Julien Dupont and downhill specialist Petra Bernhard will demonstrate their stunts and streetbike skills.

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The uncompromising dynamism of the bike prototype is fully visible at first sight. “When developing the Audi e-bike Worthersee we drew on motor racing design principles for inspiration,” explains Hendrik Schaefers, one of the designers at Concept Design Studio Munich. “The e-bike appears incredibly precise, highly emotional and strictly functional. Indeed, the design effort focused on its function as a sports machine. All design elements are thus firmly aligned to the technical features.”

The airy frame boasts a low center of gravity and a compact overall volume. In this way, the e- bike is superbly agile at the sporty handling limits. The lithium-ion battery is incorporated into the frame and needs 2.5 hours to fully charge. On long trial tours, only a few simple steps are required to remove the battery and replace it with a charged one.

AUDI AG Culture and Trends Communications Tilman Schneider Phone: +49-841-89-92752 tilman.schneider@audi.de

AUDI AG Culture and Trends Communications Melanie Goldmann Phone: +49-841-89-579848 melanie.goldmann@audi.de

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Hertz Adds Award-Winning Electric Vauxhall Ampere to its Car Share Club in London

PR Newswire — May 16, 2012

LONDON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

Hertz and longstanding partner Vauxhall Motors add the 2012 European Car of the Year to Hertz on Demand car sharing fleet in London

The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s largest general use car rental brand, has announced that through its partnership with Vauxhall Motors, customers will be able to rent the stylish, electric Ampera from the Hertz on Demand EV car sharing fleet in London. The revolutionary vehicle has a sophisticated propulsion system, including an extended range of up to 360 miles. The Ampera will be available to rent from next month at http://www.hertzondemand.co.uk.

Michel Taride, President, Hertz International and Executive Vice President, Hertz Corporation, said: “We are delighted to be introducing the Ampera to our growing fleet of electric vehicles. At Hertz, we are excited about new technology and innovations in smart, eco-friendly travel. This sleek car is perfect for our customers; not only is it fun to drive but also its range extender allows for longer trips.”

Voted the Car of the Year 2012, Vauxhall Ampera delivers between 25-50 miles of battery-powered electric drive with zero tailpipe emissions while driving. Customers wanting to use the electric vehicle on longer trips can do so with the Ampera’s on-board range-extending engine which helps to sustain the battery life, allowing the car to be used on distances of up to 360 miles in a single journey. A small 1.4-litre petrol-fuelled engine/generator runs at optimum efficiency, generating enough electricity to power the electric motor (but not the wheels) and operates seamlessly as part of the Ampera’s powertrain. The car seats four adults in comfort and its hatchback design offers excellent practicality.

The Ampera will incorporate Hertz On Demand’s leading, proprietary in-car technology which provides members a safe and superior car sharing experience. In the car, a hands-free audio kit connects members to an in-house Member Care Center representative – available 24/7, 365 days a year – should they have questions, need assistance or need to extend their use of the car. Hertz On Demand is able to “communicate” with the vehicle, enabling representatives to unlock, engage and locate vehicles and cars are equipped with iPod connectivity, along with Bluetooth capabilities for hands free driving.

James Taylor, Vauxhall’s Fleet Sales Director said: “At Vauxhall we are passionate about investing in state-of-the-art efficient technology so that customers have access to fun, stylish and more environmentally friendly mobility. The partnership with Hertz means that even more people can experience first-hand the latest in electric technology by renting the Ampera.”

Hertz on Demand launched the first international car sharing club in December 2008 and has grown to more than 800 vehicles, 70,000 members and more than 300 locations worldwide, including corporate offices and universities. Corporate customers include Marriott International, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and London Heathrow Airport. The Hertz on Demand fleet features electric vehicles and plug-n hybrids. As well as the Vauxhall Ampera, its EVs include the Nissan LEAF and Mitsubishi i-MiEVs in London and Chevy Volt, Nissan LEAF, and smart fortwo electric drive in the US.

About Hertz

Hertz is the world’s largest general use car rental company, operating from over 8,500 corporate locations in 150 countries worldwide. Hertz is in its 93rd year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers. Product and service innovations such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Worldwide Online Check-in, specially designed NeverLost(R) satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company’s Prestige, Family, Fun/Adrenaline and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. For more information please go to http://www.hertz.com.

About Hertz On Demand

Hertz On Demand has more than 800 vehicles available to drive from more than 250 locations worldwide, including corporate offices and universities. Hertz On Demand offers vehicles equipped with keyless entry, and benefits covered by the competitive hourly rate including fuel, insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, and 24-hour in car Member Care Center communication. For more information, or to register, visit http://www.hertzondemand.com or http://www.hertzondemand.co.uk, or call Member Care Services at 877-654-4400 in the US or 08708-45-45-45 in the UK.

About Vauxhall Motors

Vauxhall Motors has been manufacturing motor vehicles in the UK continuously since 1903. Vauxhall’s range spans all mainstream sectors of the vehicle market with best-selling model names such as Corsa, Astra, Meriva, Zafira and Insignia regularly topping the sales charts. Vauxhall is also the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the UK and its parent company General Motors’ 4th largest global market. The company employs around 5000 people in the UK and exports three quarters of its production. It is headquartered in Luton, Bedfordshire where it also manufactures the Vivaro light commercial vehicle. A second plant at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire produces the Astra.

Hertz Press Contacts Caroline Trotman Dickenson Ketchum Pleon T: +44(0)20-7611-3686 E:caroline.trotman-dickenson@ketchumpleon.com

Luke Campbell Ketchum Pleon T: +44(0)207-611-3835 E: luke.campbell @ketchumpleon.com [jana.kapeller@ketchumpleon.com ]

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Hertz to Promote Source London’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network

PR Newswire — May 16, 2012

LONDON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s largest general use car rental brand, has announced that it will help promote Source London’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network to Hertz customers in support of London’s vision of becoming an electric capital of Europe. As well as continuing to provide free access to Source London’s network to Hertz customers when they rent Hertz On Demand car share EVs, Hertz will also promote Source London at its London EV rental locations and on http://www.hertz.co.uk.

Michel Taride, President, Hertz International and Executive Vice President, Hertz Corporation, said: “We’re excited to support Source London in its efforts to build an electric vehicle charging network across Greater London. At Hertz we’ve committed to pioneering smart mobility, including rentals of electric vehicles, which can benefit from Source London’s extensive network.”

The move comes as part of Hertz’s on-going commitment to sustainable motoring. The first global rental car company to provide Electric Vehicles across three continents and offering the most diverse range of EV’s on the market, Hertz launched ‘Living Journey’, the global sustainability strategy underpinning all areas of its business, in 2011. More recently it has announced a range of agreements to expand upon its fleet of electric cars and vans, including the Vauxhall Ampera announced today.

In the UK, Hertz operates 16 Source London funded charging points at six locations across Greater London including London Heathrow and London City Airport.

About Hertz

Hertz is the world’s largest general use car rental company, operating from over 8,500 corporate locations in 150 countries worldwide. Hertz is in its 93rd year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers. Product and service innovations such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Worldwide Online Check-in, specially designed NeverLost(R) satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company’s Prestige, Family, Fun/Adrenaline and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. For more information please go to http://www.hertz.com

About Hertz On Demand

Hertz On Demand has more than 800 vehicles available to drive from more than 250 locations worldwide, including corporate offices and universities. Hertz On Demand offers vehicles equipped with keyless entry, and benefits covered by the competitive hourly rate including fuel, insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, and 24-hour in car Member Care Center communication. For more information, or to register, visit http://www.hertzondemand.com or http://www.hertzondemand.co.uk, or call Member Care Services at 877-654-4400 in the US or 08708-45-45-45 in the UK.

About Source London

- Transport for London, as the Mayor’s transport authority, oversees the delivery and operation of the Source London network. – Membership of Source London allows for limitless re-charging of its publicly accessible network in locations across the city. – For more information or to register with Source London go to https://www.sourcelondon.net

Hertz Press Contacts

Caroline Trotman Dickenson Ketchum Pleon T: +44(0)20-7611-3686 E: caroline.trotman-dickenson@ketchumpleon.com

Luke Campbell Ketchum Pleon T: +44(0)207-611-3835 E: luke.campbell@ketchumpleon.com

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West Point, VA, May 13, 2012 –(PR.com)– Medlin Ford is proud to sponsor Relay for Life of King William, Virginia. The event, part of a national fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, takes place at King William High School on June 16 from noon to midnight.

Relay for Life is a volunteer-driven fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Volunteer walkers raise funds through pledges and donations. In addition to fundraising, the event spreads cancer awareness and celebrates the lives of cancer patients, both survivors and those who have lost their lives to the disease. With these donations, the American Cancer Society performs valuable cancer research, helps to fund cancer prevention and treatment services, and provides assistance to those living with the disease.

Participants may form a team online, or sign up for one of several teams forming now. Attendants can purchase luminary bags in honor of a cancer survivor or in memory of loved ones. The bags will be placed around the track to during a luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m. In addition to the relay walk, silent auctions, 50/50 raffles, corn hole tournaments, carnival games and more will make the event fun for the whole family. To join a team, make a donation, or find out more, go to www.relayforlife.org/kingwilliam.

Medlin Ford is proud to sponsor Relay for Life of King William, Virginia. The event, part of a national fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, takes place at King William High School on June 16 from noon to midnight.

Relay for Life is a volunteer-driven fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Volunteer walkers raise funds through pledges and donations. In addition to fundraising, the event spreads cancer awareness and celebrates the lives of cancer patients, both survivors and those who have lost their lives to the disease. With these donations, the American Cancer Society performs valuable cancer research, helps to fund cancer prevention and treatment services, and provides assistance to those living with the disease.

Participants may form a team online, or sign up for one of several teams forming now. Attendants can purchase luminary bags in honor of a cancer survivor or in memory of loved ones. The bags will be placed around the track to during a luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m. In addition to the relay walk, silent auctions, 50/50 raffles, corn hole tournaments, carnival games and more will make the event fun for the whole family. To join a team, make a donation, or find out more, go to www.relayforlife.org/kingwilliam.

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Paris, TX, May 13, 2012 –(PR.com)– James Hodge Motors is pleased to announce that they have reduced the price on select 2012 Jeep models in stock at their Paris, Texas dealership. In order to make it more affordable and practical for its valued customers to buy a new car, James Hodge Motors has taken thousands of dollars of MSRP for its Jeep cars.

The 2012 Jeep Compass is a compact SUV fitted with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. James Hodge Motors has all three trims in stock: the Sport, Latitude, and Limited. Here are the sale prices they are currently offering on the 2012 Compass:

Jeep Compass Sport: $1,748 off
Jeep Compass Latitude: $2,229 off
Jeep Compass Limited: $2,316 off

Customers will also find low prices on the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty. James Hodge Motors has the Grand Cherokee Laredo trim in stock as well as the Liberty Sport and Limited. Here are their respective sale prices:

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo: $3,472 off
Jeep Liberty Sport: $4,042 off
Jeep Liberty Limited: $4,503 off

The 2012 Jeep Patriot is powered by a 2.4-liter Dual VVT engine and offers an abundance of cargo space. James Hodge Motors has both the Sport and Latitude in stock. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has also received a price slash. This model offers top-notch off-roading abilities and a uniquely styled design. Customers can choose from the Sport, Unlimited Sport, and Unlimited Sahara trims. Their discount prices are as follows:

Jeep Patriot Sport: $1,906 off
Jeep Patriot Latitude: $2,047 off
Jeep Wrangler Sport: $1,561 off
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport: $1,554 off
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara: $2,158 off

Stop by James Hodge Motors’ showroom to take a look at these new Jeep models. These specials and more can also be found on their website at http://www.jameshodgemotors.net/new-inventory/index.htm?reset=InventoryListing.

To keep up to date with all dealership news and sales, like James Hodge Motor Company on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/JamesHodgeMotors and follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/JamesHodgeMotor.

About James Hodge Motor Company
James Hodge Motor Company, http://www.jameshodgemotors.net/, of the Dallas area carries an extensive inventory of new and used Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge vehicles. In addition, the Texas dealer provides auto service, parts, and auto financing. James Hodge Motor Company strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction every time.

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Cleveland, OH, May 15, 2012 –(PR.com)– Mobile Awareness LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, announces the appointment of Kevin M. Kuhn as VP of Sales Marketing.

A veteran of the transportation industry, Kevin Kuhn has previously led sales and marketing for TravelCenters of America as Director of Fleet Maintenance Sales, the largest full service truck stop chain in North America. Prior to which he spent several years with Agilysis Inc. (formerly Pioneer Standard Electronics), developing his tactical marketing skills.

“Kevin adds a wealth of practical experience and strategic knowledge that will aid in the further development of our TireStat, VisionStat, and SenseStat product lines,” stated Gary Rothstein, President of Mobile Awareness.

“We are extremely excited that Kevin will be managing the team responsible for our sales and marketing efforts as we continue to innovate affordable transportation safety solutions.”

Kevin will be responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing including brand development. His initial focus will be on our soon to be released, next generation, tire monitoring, maintenance and tracking system.

About Mobile Awareness
Cleveland, Ohio based Mobile Awareness, LLC designs and markets leading edge, affordable transportation safety products. The company provides integrated accident prevention solutions for commercial transportation professionals with its VisionStat® Vehicle Video Systems, TireStat® Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and SenseStat® Obstacle Detection Sensor Systems. For more information, please contact Mobile Awareness at 866-653-5036 or visit www.MobileAwareness.com

Mobile Awareness…Reducing the Total Cost of Safety®

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Frost & Sullivan’s On-Demand Analyst Briefing – European Motor Services: Paradigm Shift towards Predictive Maintenance Aids Growth

PR Newswire — May 15, 2012

LONDON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Raaj Thilak Raveendran completed extensive analysis on the European Motor Services Market. The research expert led a short teleconference about new findings that affect the market.

The European motor services market grew at a healthy rate in 2011. However, the outlook for 2012 is gloomy due to the impact of the ongoing debt crisis in Europe. The need to improve uptime, increase plant profitability, process efficiency and complexity of the manufacturing process resulted in the need for increased service requirements.

Adoption of motor management, predictive maintenance systems and online data capture are the key growth factors. However, high competition between the private service companies and tier 1 companies triggers a price war that indirectly affects the total revenue of the services segment.

Highlights of the briefing included analyses of technology trends, competitive structure, customer expectation and end-user trends related to the motor services segment.

The briefing benefited motor manufacturers, private service providers, service partners and consultants who aspire to capitalize on the growing motor services market in Europe, by discussing the current scenario and providing forward projections for the European motor services market across different end-user industries.

Supporting Quote “Motor services have transformed from a regular maintenance solution that can increase the lifespan of motors into a strategic business discipline, which can improve the overall efficiency of the asset. Increased technological changes such as predictive maintenance systems and bundled service package options provided by motor manufacturers are some of the key driving factors,” observes Research Analyst Raaj Thilak Raveendran.

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Recordings To receive a recorded version of the briefing, please send an email to anna.zanchi@frost.com [mailto:anna.zanchi@frost.com] with your contact details, or click on the following link: http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/analyst-briefing-detail.pag?mode=open&sid=259989164 [http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/analyst-briefing-detail.pag?mode=open&sid=259989164]

About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company’s Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO’s Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 50 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from 40 offices on 6 continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit http://www.frost.com [http://www.frost.com/]

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Hertz on Demand Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Operate Electric Vehicle Car Sharing Club in Oxford, England

PR Newswire — May 15, 2012

LONDON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) has announced that Hertz On Demand, Hertz’s global car sharing club, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chargemaster plc, the UK’s premier supplier of electric vehicle charging solutions. The parties are in discussions to launch the operation of an electric vehicle (EV) car share scheme in Oxford, England.

The program is designed to appeal to residents, visitors, and business people, who will be able to reserve and drive a conveniently located electric vehicle by the hour, day or week from http://www.hertzondemand.co.uk. The hourly rates will start from GBP5 (pounds sterling) and include in-car access to the Member Care Center, insurance, roadside assistance, maintenance, and cleaning. Membership in Hertz On Demand is free and will entitle members to use the operator’s other car clubs in the US, Europe and China.

Michel Taride, President, Hertz International, and Executive Vice President, Hertz Corporation said: “We are pleased to support Oxford’s commitment to sustainable transport solutions for residents and visitors alike. We look forward to launching the Hertz On Demand electric vehicle car club in Oxford, which will make use of the high density charging network installed by Chargemaster plc along with specially dedicated parking bays provided by the city. Electric vehicles are fun and exciting to drive, and the growing EV eco-system in Oxford should help encourage their use.”

The plan is that initially ten Nissan LEAFs will be available and situated in university campuses, street locations, station car parks, major employers’ car parks and other strategic locations across the city and surrounding areas. The club cars will be recharged via the POLAR charging network for Oxford, which has 32 charging points operating in key locations throughout the city, with another 28 under construction. The charging network is supported by the Oxford Electric Vehicle Partnership (OEVP) led by Oxford Brookes University.

The Oxford charging network is part of the national electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure known as POLAR, and currently being rolled out by Chargemaster Plc.

“This fantastic investment in Oxford’s low-carbon future brings electric cars within reach for thousands of Oxford people. The Chargemaster Plc and Hertz link-up is excellent news for jobs and for the environment. The POLAR network is a vote of confidence in Oxford’s future prosperity,” commented Oxford Cllr John Tanner.

Hertz On Demand utilises the latest in technology to further provide superior customer service. Upon making an online reservation, each member receives an email confirmation as well as a text message indicating the reserved car’s license plate and location. To unlock and engage the vehicle, members simply need to swipe their membership device over the car’s radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader. In car, a hands-free audio kit connects members to a Member Care Center representative should they have questions, need assistance or need to extend their rental. The in-car technology also enables Hertz On Demand to ‘communicate’ with the vehicle enabling representatives to unlock, engage and locate vehicles.

Hertz is the first global rental car company to provide electric vehicles across three continents and offers the most diverse range of EV’s on the market. As part of its Global EV mobility platform, Hertz is forming partnerships with automakers, charging-station providers, municipalities, nongovernment organizations, corporations and other stakeholders to promote electric options and infrastructure development.

About Hertz On Demand

Hertz On Demand has more than 800 vehicles available to drive from more than 250 locations worldwide, including corporate offices and universities. Hertz On Demand offers vehicles equipped with keyless entry, and benefits covered by the competitive hourly rate including fuel, insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, 24-hour in car Member Care Center communication. For more information, or to register, visit http://www.hertzondemand.com or http://www.hertzondemand.co.uk, or call Member Care Services at 877-654-4400 in the US or 08708-45-45-45 in the UK.

About Hertz

Hertz is the world’s largest general use car rental company, operating from over 8,500 corporate locations in 150 countries worldwide. Hertz is in its 93rd year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers.- Product and service innovations such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Worldwide Online Check-in, specially designed NeverLost(R) satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company’s Prestige, Family, Fun/Adrenaline and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. For more information please go to http://www.hertz.com.

About Oxford Brookes

Oxford Brookes University’s Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre (SVEC) is leading electric vehicle research in the UK and Europe and helping to establish a self-sustaining market for low carbon vehicles. Set in a historic student city, Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities and enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation as well as strong links with business and industry.

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Frost & Sullivan: Automakers Are Working on New Modes of Mobility to Combat Congestion and Develop a Sustainable Transport of the Future

PR Newswire — May 15, 2012

-Frost & Sullivan’s “Urban Mobility 3.0″ Event to Facilitate Panel Discussion on Contrasting Future Mobility Scenarios and a Sustainable Next-Generation Mobility

LONDON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Increasing road congestion, the difficulty of finding parking spaces in constantly growing cities and rising petrol/diesel costs turn daily commutes and city travelling into expensive and even harmful journeys. The last 5 years saw the cost of congestion in Europe almost triple and go up from approximately 63 Billion Euros in 2006 to 200 Billion Euros in 2011. Automakers around the world are working towards developing new vehicle models to alleviate mobility in urban areas. But they also need support from governments and local authorities to align their future mobility vision, products and services toward customers’ unmet needs.

The impact of urbanisation, the growth of mega-cities and the change in the consumer’s demand for mobility services will be at the heart of Frost & Sullivan’s upcoming 2012 conference entitled ‘Urban Mobility 3.0: OEMs New Mobility Offerings and New Business Models Linking Web 2.0′, taking place in London on 13th and 14th June.

Day one of the conference, taking place at the House of Lords in the House of Parliament, will facilitate a debate to promote thinking, in industry and in government, about contrasting future mobility scenarios: On one side, those in favour of the development of more sustainable personal transport (i.e. cars), on the other, those in favour of developing integrated multi-modal public transport. Each panel will discuss the future of mobility within their transport mode and attempt to prove why, where and how government policies should support their industry.

“The continuous growth of urban areas poses numerous challenges for our mobility of the future: how will new mobility models, such as high speed rail, cycling infrastructure or door-to-door services change and improve transport? What impact will these solutions have on environmental issues, such as noise and air pollution or congestion?,” outlines Partner and Global Practice Director, Sarwant Singh.

“Evidence suggests that consumers want connected mobility, but what steps are being taken to provide this kind of connectivity? Our debate is intended to answer all those questions and to identify the kind of support the industry needs in terms of government policy, subsidies and investments,” he concludes.

Day two will be held at The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) and feature keynote speeches and panel discussions with experts from both the Automotive industry as well as the public sector, such as ALD International, BMW AG, Car2go, City Car Club, the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Urban Development, Karsan, Logica, as well as Siemens Infrastructure & Cities UK, Technology Strategy Board, Transport Knowledge Transfer Network, and Zipcar Europe.

If you are interested in more information on Frost & Sullivan’s event ‘Urban Mobility 3.0: OEMs New Mobility Offerings and New Business Models Linking Web 2.0′, please e-mail Katja Feick, Corporate Communications, at katja.feick@frost.com [mailto:katja.feick@frost.com].

A limited number of complimentary passes are available to members of the media. Please also visit the event website for more background information: www.gil-global.com/urbanmobility [http://www.gil-global.com/urbanmobility]

Official Sponsors of ‘Urban Mobility 3.0′ are Karsan [http://www.karsan.com/], Siemens [http://www.siemens.com/], BMWi [http://www.bmw.co.uk/] and Daimler FleetBoard GmbH [http://www.fleetboard.com/info/en].

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company’s Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO’s Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 50 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit http://www.frost.com [http://www.frost.com/].

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Nashville, TN, May 13, 2012 –(PR.com)– Trickett Honda is proud to assist new graduates find the perfect Honda car, truck or SUV and offers flexible and competitive financing, lease and purchase packages through Honda’s Graduate Program. Having served the Nashville area for over 40 years, Trickett Honda wants to make the transition from college to working adult as smooth and easy as possible for local graduates.

Masters, bachelors or associate degree recipients from U.S. accredited two or four year colleges or registered nursing schools, who’ve graduated in the past two years or will graduate in the next four month, can qualify for special financing packages on several new or certified used Honda vehicles including the Accord, Civic, and Ridgeline. Graduates also have the option of deferring their first payment for 90 days with 60 days of no interest.

Graduates can contact Trickett Honda or visit http://tricketthonda.com/CollegeGrad.aspx to find out if they qualify. Eligibility in the Honda Graduate Program requires a 5% minimum down payment, no adverse credit history, and proof of employment or a firm commitment from an employer.

Let Trickett Honda help you take your life to the next level. Call (866) 265-5331 or visit Trickett Honda online at http://tricketthonda.com for more details. Also, follow Trickett Honda on their Facebook Page, http://www.facebook.com/tricketthonda, to keep up to date on all the latest news and deals available at their Nashville area dealership.

About Trickett Honda:
Trickett Honda is proud to be the select Nashville, Tennessee area Honda dealer. We provide Honda vehicles, award winning service, and Honda parts to all surrounding areas including Madison, Hendersonville, and Goodlettsville. Our dealership carries an extensive line of new, used, and certified Honda cars, trucks, and SUVs. In addition Trickett Honda has a Service Department that strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Our highly qualified technicians are readily available to provide maintenance and repairs to all Honda models.

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