- 4 Millionth Vehicle Produced at NMUK Nissan (ISIN: FR0000033771) today introduced the new line-up of Micra models to the European press at its plant in Sunderland where the Micra is produced.

The oldest trophy in motor sports will begin its second century of competition at the 2005 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup on July 15-17, 2005 on the Detroit International Water Speedway course on the Detroit River near Belle Isle.

DaimlerChrysler has earned the 2005 Ohio Minority Business Development Award. Doug White, Ohio Director of Commerce, presented the award Tuesday, June 7 to the Chrysler Group at the Ohio Governor Bob Taft's annual Minority Business Development Recognition reception at the Columbus Convention Center in conjunction with the Ohio Business Opportunity Fair.

Giving Dad the ultimate gift can be a tough task but the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving just made it easier by announcing a summer special. Effective immediately, all new multi-day classes will be discounted 10% and each student will receive a ProKart Grand Prix Race.

Automotive entrepreneur, Malcolm Bricklin, and his team of experienced professionals established Visionary Vehicles as an international automobile company with the mission to bring an exciting new brand of aggressively priced, beautifully styled, high-quality vehicles into North America.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today announced that Toyota is now offering SIRIUS as a post-production (prior to dealership delivery) or dealer-installed option on the 2005 model year Lexus LS430 and Lexus ES330, and on the 2006 model year Lexus LX470 and Land Cruiser vehicles. SIRIUS' availability is scheduled to expand to additional Toyota and Lexus vehicles this summer.

DON'T PANIC! This week will feature sightings of mysterious pods in cities across America! War of the Worlds? No, Volkswagen New Beetles! Four New Beetle caravans will begin their cross-country trek from points across the nation, all making a B(eetle)- Line for the 6th Annual "Roswell "2K Car Show Weekend" from June 17 to 19.

Bring a camera. In true Chrysler Group fashion, a new vehicle will be revealed for the 2006 model year. In fact, Chrysler Group will showcase two new 2006 vehicles, including the Chrysler PT Cruiser, and announce the winner of its "What Can You HEMI?" contest. Throughout the day, interview executives and experience Chrysler Group's entire 2006 lineup.

Air France announces the opening of its 13th U.S. gateway, Detroit, with a new, daily non-stop flight to Paris beginning today. "Detroit was a logical next step in our U.S. expansion as home to many industry leaders in the automotive, pharmaceutical, plastics and chemical industries, among others. Both the business community and the diverse international populations in Detroit will benefit from access to Air France's worldwide network with one-stop-shopping from our Paris hub," said Mr. Marie- Joseph Male, Air France Vice President and General Manager, U.S.A. "We are confident that our new passengers in the Detroit metro area will enjoy the exceptional level of on-board service with superior in-flight dining, travel comforts and caring staff."

With the speed and precision of a NASCAR pit crew, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger will be built from a box full of parts before the eyes of passerbys in city centers across the country.

Marcos Engineering Limited is pleased to announce the new Marcos TSO GT2 coupe is making its world debut today at London's Canary Wharf Motorexpo. The GT2 is a race bred Grand Tourer that delivers superb handling and stunning performance. Customers can choose from a Sports Package that offers sports suspension, racing brakes and an awe inspiring 475 horsepower, or a Touring Package that includes softer suspension and additional touring features. Pricing for the GT2 starts at just 49,995 pounds Sterling.

The Hilton Head Island Concours d' Elegance announced today that BMW of North America will be returning as the featured "Diamond Level" sponsor for this year's event, taking place November 3-6, 2005.

AAA Minnesota/Iowa announces the launch of a new Web site -- AAA Fuel Price Finder -- to help consumers locate the least expensive fuel across the country. Both gas station location and fuel prices are located at http://www.autoclubgroup.com/mnia/autos/index.asp , scrolling down to "Automotive News & Info" on the left-hand side and clicking on "Fuel Price Finder." The data is derived from more than 85,000 individual stations throughout the United States, based on recent credit card transactions, and is the same information AAA uses to track national, state and local gasoline price trends.

BorgWarner Turbo Systems worked closely with Audi to develop the world's first gasoline engine to use both direct injection and a turbocharger, the Audi 2.0-liter Turbo FSI. The engine combines the advantages of the fuel stratification ignition (FSI) combustion process with the benefits of exhaust gas turbochargers. The result is an extremely agile unit which offers high power, an exemplary torque curve and excellent performance with moderate fuel consumption -- all while meeting EU4 and ULEV 2 exhaust emissions regulations as well as the future on-board diagnostic provisions. The engine was recently introduced in the new Audi A3 Sportback, and is now available on the Audi A4, the Golf GTI and the Passat.

ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine (RTM) announced today the chosen few for its 9th annual Sexy Car Buyer's Guide. The top ten 2005 "Gotta-have-can't-live-without" hot wheels that made the sexiest cars alive list are the: Chevrolet Corvette, Ford's hot new Mustang, BMW Z4, Acura NSX, Chrysler Crossfire, Honda S2000, Mazda RX8, Mercedes-Benz SLK350, Nissan 350Z, and the Porsche 911 Carrera.