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MONTVALE, NJ - Mercedes-Benz' E300 BlueTec hybrid, the carmaker's first ever diesel-electric hybrid car, will soon be launched. Mercedes-Benz confirmed that the hybrid will arrive at European showrooms early in 2011.

Tags: diesel-electric, hybrid, Mercedes-Benz

CYPRESS, CA - Toyo Tires introduces its newest member of the Versado family of luxury tires, the Versado CUV for crossover vehicles. Designed specifically for this growing vehicle segment, the Versado CUV is loaded with advanced features to enhance handling, stability, and fuel efficiency.

Tags: Crossover, CUV, Tire, Toyo Tires, Versado

GOTEBORG, SWEDEN - The all-new Volvo S60 has its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show March 2. With its all-new Volvo S60, Volvo Cars is advancing its position in one of the car world's most competitive segments: CD Premium.

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TORRANCE, CA - The 2012 Lexus LFA will carry a suggested retail price of $375,000, parent Toyota announced, but U.S. customers will only be able to lease one.

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TORRANCE, CA - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that, working in cooperation with Attorneys General across the country, Toyota will be extending on a nationwide basis the additional services being provided to Toyota and Lexus customers in New York affected by the company's recent recalls.

Tags: Lexus , Recall, Toyota

HERNDON, VA - Best Buddies International is dedicated to helping people with intellectual disabilities through connecting them with employment opportunities and helping to establish one-to-one friendships. Audi of America has been a long supporter of the Best Buddies program.

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TORRANCE, CA - Lexus ranked highest in customer satisfaction among luxury brands in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - Daimler AG, the world's second- largest maker of luxury cars, intends to grab market share from competitors this year by focusing on new Mercedes-Benz models and cleaner technology rather than discounts.

Tags: A1, Audi, BMW, Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz

MONTVALE, NJ - Mercedes-Benz' E300 BlueTec hybrid, the carmaker's first ever diesel-electric hybrid car, will soon be launched.

Tags: BlueTec, E300, Mercedes-Benz

ROCKLEIGH, NJ - Volvo Cars' "DRIVe Around the World" challenge became the most installed branded application on Facebook in 2009. The winning team - Volvo's fan page - will have 15,000 EURO placed in their name for a clean energy project within myclimate.

Tags: DRIVe, Facebook, Volvo

PORTSMOUTH, NH - Already facing a lawsuit, founders of The Lollipop Tree business got themselves into even more potential legal trouble after they allegedly refused to turn over a company vehicle and attempted to hack into the business computer system.

Tags: Lawsuit, The Lollipop Tree

WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood unveiled sample legislation Feb. 22 to be used as a starting point for states crafting new laws to prohibit texting while behind-the-wheel, the latest step in the campaign against distracted driving.

Tags: DOT, NHTSA, texting

MIAMI BEACH, FL - Emkay, Incorporated was presented with a Stevie Award in the Customer Service Department of the Year transportation category in the fourth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

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NOGALES, AZ - For the company's vehicle fleet, Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services will now be required to submit a plan to review current expenses and reduce unnecessary expenses.

Tags: audit, CPSA, SEABHS

NEW YORK - Although prices are expected to rise this summer, experts said they won't reach the $4 price spikes of 2008.

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ITASCA, IL - Emkay received the 2009 Ron Santo Walk Cure to Diabetes Corporate Team Cup for the most raised funding in the Chicago-based Busse Woods walk from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

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NASHVILLE, TN - Fleet One, LLC has announced the winners of its "Super 7 Sweepstakes". Out of several thousand entries, seven lucky businesses received free fuel credits toward future fill-ups.

Tags: Fleet One, fuel

DES MOINES, IA - John Ruan, founder of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, passed away Feb. 13. He was 96.

Tags: obituary, Ruan Transportation Management Systems