Vehicle security

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 18 June, 2008 -- Ford S-MAX has been named winner in the large MPV category at the British Insurance Car Security Awards for the second year running. The Awards rate vehicles according to their resistance to theft and break-ins and are backed by Thatcham, the Department for Transport, UK Insurers and supported by the Home Office.

2008 Ford S-MAX 2.2 TDCi

The S-MAX achieved the highest score with Galaxy a close second - scooping the key awards in the highly competitive large MPV category.

Automotive glass technology gives passengers peace of mind, increases fuel efficiency

PITTSBURGH, April 2008 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) is showcasing its Safe and Sound laminated glass in booth 1751 during the SAE World Congress at Cobo Center in Detroit the week of April 14. Safe and Sound glass is the platform for many of PPG’s enhanced glazing technologies.

PPG, together with General Motors, will demonstrate the unique properties of Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG) during a press conference in the PPG booth at 3 p.m., April 14.

LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has scheduled the next NASTF General Meeting for October 31st at 1:30 pm in the El Dorado Ballroom at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. Everyone is welcome and no registration is necessary.

"The Fall meeting will feature a report on the progress of the Vehicle Security Committee in developing the Secure Data Release Model to address the key codes and other security data," said Mary Hutchinson, NASTF Administrative Director. "All other committees will also report on progress and we'll have representatives from all industry partners, along with the EPA in attendance."