Automotive Trade Shows

February 4, 2008, ORLAND PARK, Ill. – Nearly 1,800 heavy duty aftermarket executives and professionals attended Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ‘08 (HDAW) held in January at The Mirage, Las Vegas. In its third year, this annual business conference is the industry’s largest gathering of the independent heavy duty aftermarket.

Although primarily North American in focus, HDAW drew attendees from 17 different countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, India, Mexico and Russia.

NADA to Focus on Economy, CAFE Debate and Dealer-Factory Relations at 2008 Convention

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 29, 2008 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has assembled a stellar lineup of leading industry, television and news personalities to speak at its 91st Annual Convention & Exposition in San Francisco Feb. 9-12, 2008.

Dale Willey, 2007 NADA chairman, will deliver a keynote address Saturday, February 9, which kickoffs a cast of industry and media heavyweights - including NADA Chief Economist Paul C. Taylor on Sunday, February 10. Comedian and host of "The Tonight Show" Jay Leno; ABC News reporter Bob Woodruff and his wife, Lee; and former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw join the slate of speakers.

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec 13, 2007 – Ford Motor Company will have its largest presence ever at the 2008 International CES, the world’s largest tradeshow for consumer technology.

Highlights:
* Ford Motor Company will have its largest presence ever at the annual International CES in Las Vegas, Jan. 6-8.
* Most Ford Motor Company vehicles ever will be at the International CES, showcasing advancements in navigation, satellite services, audio systems and Bluetooth-connectivity.
* Ford’s next-generation navigation system – to be launched on 2009 Lincoln MKS and 2009 Ford Flex – represents the next step forward for in-car connectivity, custom made for customers.

December 13, 2007, ORLAND PARK, Ill. – The deadline for the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) special Mirage Hotel rates and the early registration fee discount deadline are nearing. The All-Industry HDAW ’08, Monday, Jan. 21 through Thursday, Jan. 24, at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, will be North America’s largest gathering of senior heavy duty distributor and supplier executives.

HD Hall of Fame Award to be Presented

December 10, 2007, ORLAND PARK, Ill. – Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) ’08 will again recognize the industry’s best and brightest at its second annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 24. HDAW is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 21, through Thursday, Jan. 24, at The Mirage, Las Vegas.

All HDAW ’08 registered attendees are invited to attend. Details on the awards program, as well as the complete HDAW program and registration, are available online.

The awards will include:

WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 9, 2007 - Global market concerns are heard in the news almost daily, yet the 2007 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition, with executive leadership provided by John Deere., is in the books as an industry success.

"The 2007 Commercial Vehicle Congress exceeded even the high goals we set for it. More exhibitors and outstanding sessions combined to attract more than 3,000 attendees from 25 nations," said Mark Pflederer, Vice President, Commercial Vehicle for SAE International. Pflederer concludes his term this year, and SAE’s next Commercial Vehicle Vice President, Ric Kleine, Vice President, Off-Highway Business, Cummins Inc., was introduced at the event.

07/11/2007 -- VM Motori will be present at the 32nd edition of the Bologna Motor Show which will take place from December 5th to December 16th.

Dates
- Wednesday December 5th, 2007 press day
- Thursday December 6th, 2007 press and trade professionals day
- Friday December 7th, 2007 trade professsionals day (until 1 p.m.)
- Friday December 7th – Sunday December 16th, 2007 opening days to the public

Opening hours on press and trade professionals days
- From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Opening hours on public days
- From 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday 7 to Sunday 10, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December
- From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday 10 to Friday 15 December

Source: VM Motori

32nd edition of the Bologna Motor Show will take place from December 5th to December 16th.

Dates
- Wednesday December 5th, 2007 press day
- Thursday December 6th, 2007 press and trade professionals day
- Friday December 7th, 2007 trade professsionals day (until 1 p.m.)
- Friday December 7th – Sunday December 16th, 2007 opening days to the public

Opening hours on press and trade professionals days
- From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Opening hours on public days
- From 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday 7 to Sunday 10, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December
- From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday 10 to Friday 15 December

More information may be found at: http://www.motorshow.it/uk/index.asp

Ethanol Promotion and Information Council Sponsors the May 13 Appearance

Las Vegas, NV, November 5, 2007 - The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is pleased to announce that legendary American open-wheel racing star, Bobby Rahal, is to keynote the 14th annual Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo on May 13, 2008. The championship driver and racing team owner will share his passion for the industry as he addresses 2000 attendees at the AFVi’s annual conference, May 11-14 at the Rio All Suites Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

October 31, 2007, LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW)/Overseas Automotive Council’s (OAC) International Reception – held here Oct. 31– was the networking event of the week for global business contacts with nearly 900 aftermarket professionals in attendance.

“Attendees at AAIW find this reception offers invaluable networking opportunities,” said Anthony Cardez, OAC executive director. “Each year, the AAIW/OAC Reception facilitates interaction between domestic and international business people who are interested in the export market,” he said.