SmarTire Announces Resignation of Kozak as Director to Increase Independence of Board

SmarTire Announces Resignation of Kozak as Director to Increase Independence of Board

Kozak to Continue as President and CEO of SmarTire

RICHMOND, Canada, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that President and CEO Al Kozak has voluntarily resigned as a director to increase the independence of the board. The resignation has no impact on the duties of Kozak as President and CEO.

Robert Rudman, non-executive chairman of SmarTire's board, said, "Our objective is to move toward the creation of a totally non-executive, independent board in keeping with the spirit of Sarbanes-Oxley. We are now at a stage to expand the depth and experience of the board of directors."

About SmarTire Systems Inc.

SmarTire develops and markets proprietary advanced tire pressure monitoring and technology systems for the global automotive and transportation industries. The U.S. government, through the TREAD Act, has legislated that all new passenger vehicles must be equipped with tire monitoring systems beginning with a phased implementation in 2004. SmarTire is capitalizing on the rapidly emerging OEM and aftermarket opportunities. The company's vision is to become the preeminent provider of wireless sensing and control systems for vehicles worldwide. Incorporated in 1987, SmarTire has offices in North America and Europe.

A comprehensive investment profile regarding SmarTire Systems Inc. may be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com/smartire/profile.htm.

Additional information about SmarTire Systems can be found at http://www.smartire.com/ . An online investor relations kit containing SmarTire press releases, SEC filings, current price Level II quotes, interactive Java, stock charts and other useful information for investors can be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com/ and http://www.americanmicrocaps.com/ . Investors may contact Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall of Hawk Associates at (305) 451-1888, e-mail: info@hawkassociates.com .

This release contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended which represent the company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events of the company's financial performance. These forward-looking statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the effect of competitive pricing, the company's dependence on the ability of third-party manufacturers to produce components on a basis that is cost-effective to the company, market acceptance of the company's products and the effects of government regulation. Results actually achieved may differ materially from expected results included in these statements. The company is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Source: SmarTire Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall, both of Hawk Associates,
+1-305-451-1888, or info@hawkassociates.com, for SmarTire

Web site: http://www.smartire.com/
http://www.hawkassociates.com/
http://www.americanmicrocaps.com/

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Goodyear Mobilizing Airships to Support Hurricane Relief Fundraising

Goodyear Mobilizing Airships to Support Hurricane Relief Fundraising

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE:GT) will use its famous fleet of airships to encourage an ongoing stream of donations in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The only airships with electronic day- and night-signs, the Goodyear blimps will use their signs to encourage donations and promote fund-raising efforts from the American public.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO)

A variety of airship support options was offered to relief agencies, according to Chuck Sinclair, senior vice president of global communications for Goodyear. "We talked about the possibility of flying signs over the affected areas, however it was agreed that the best way to offer immediate support is through an awareness campaign to alert the public where donations can be made," Sinclair said. "We recognize the relief efforts will go on for months, and we pledge our resources in support of these efforts as a way to keep the American public focused on the needs."

Those efforts have already started in Los Angeles and Columbus, Ohio. The Carson, Calif.-based Spirit of America is providing television coverage for the San Diego State-UCLA football game, and Akron, Ohio-based Spirit of Goodyear is covering the Miami of Ohio-Ohio State game.

"We have extensive travel plans for the airships over the next few months where the California airship will travel coast-to-coast carrying the hurricane relief messages," Sinclair said. "We also are looking at innovative ways to support fund-raising telethons and concerts."

In addition to the aerial efforts, the company is also providing additional support to aid relief efforts as well as a focus on the many Goodyear associates who were directly impacted by the disaster. The company is exploring alternative work opportunities for these people, including jobs in other Goodyear facilities. Also under consideration is establishing emergency service centers in the area and outfitting and operating mobile tire service trucks to fulfill expected on-site demand.

"We still have associates unaccounted for and we are making every effort to locate them and to ensure support of affected associates and families," Sinclair said. The company is establishing an internal repository for donations from other Goodyear associates worldwide who want to assist their fellow workers as well as encouraging donations to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and FEMA relief efforts.

Despite the obstacles of closed operations and disrupted transportation capabilities, Goodyear also is focusing efforts on providing enough tires for those who will need them in the affected areas, Sinclair said. "Disaster relief is a massive undertaking and this requires an ample supply of tires, many of which are already in short supply. Goodyear is prioritizing the supply of certain types of tires for police cruisers, utility trucks, tractors, loaders and other work vehicles with plans to hold them in reserve in local warehouses for the agencies that desperately need them to support their efforts."

Goodyear is the world's largest tire company. The company manufactures tires, engineered rubber products and chemicals in more than 90 facilities in 28 countries around the world. Goodyear employs more than 75,000 people worldwide.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

CONTACT: Keith Price of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company,
+1-330-796-1863

Web site: http://www.goodyear.com/
http://www.goodyearnewsroom.com/

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U-Haul Teams Open to Serve Labor Day Movers

U-Haul Teams Open to Serve Labor Day Movers

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U-Haul Company announced that as of 7 a.m. today all U-Haul Centers in the state of Mississippi will be open to support self-movers over the Labor Day weekend.

U-Haul maintenance teams from across the Southeast converged on Mississippi as soon as the storm passed. Stockpiles of supplies have been accumulated and positioned in Alabama and Mississippi.

"Our maintenance teams have worked 24/7 to restore service to U-Haul customers. This weekend, U-Haul expects to help 183,000 customers move. As these customers travel across the country to their new homes, they need to know that the U-Haul network is up and running to support them," said JT Taylor, U-Haul executive vice president.

U-Haul maintenance teams drew on their experience in recovery from Hurricane Andrew and were poised for action as soon as the eye of the storm passed.

Facilities will be open, although in many cases there is no phone service and electricity is provided by generators. Where buildings are too damaged, teams will operate out of office trailers.

"This is the second busiest moving time of the year," said U-Haul Chairman Joe Shoen. "Whether people are crossing the country or trying to repair and rebuild locally, they need to know U-Haul is up and running to serve them."

Most people move during summer school breaks so this is the last chance for many families to relocate this year. U-Haul has previously announced that it will offer one month free self-storage to storm victims in the affected areas.

Six U-Haul stores in New Orleans remain underwater. U-Haul has set up a temporary disaster headquarters in Hammond, La., and will be in New Orleans as soon as conditions permit. Except for New Orleans, U-Haul is up and running everywhere.

There are reports of spot fuel shortages across the country. If a U-Haul customer needs help finding fuel, they should contact their neighborhood U-Haul location for locations in the area that have fuel.

U-Haul is requesting that customers needing recovery supplies in affected areas purchase only as much as they can use immediately so that all customers can be helped. More supplies will arrive steadily over this busy Labor Day moving weekend.

Editor's note: Executive Vice President JT Taylor will be available for
interviews.

Source: U-Haul

CONTACT: Amber Heule of U-Haul Public Relations, +1-602-263-6194,
publicrelations@uhaul.com

Web site: http://www.uhaul.com/

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Delphi Invites Community to Help Hurricane Victims - Truck in Troy Tuesday, September 6 to Receive Donations

Delphi Invites Community to Help Hurricane Victims - Truck in Troy Tuesday, September 6 to Receive Donations

From 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., the community can help fill a semi heading south

TROY, Mich., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphi is partnering with the LB Transportation Group and Omni Warehouse from Saginaw, Michigan to load a truck with desperately needed supplies for victims of Hurricane Katrina -- and bring them to Mississippi. The entire community is invited to drop off supplies on Tuesday.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO )

What started as a Delphi employee effort to send food and water to help their fellow employees who are victims of the Hurricane in the town of Laurel, Mississippi, is now open to the public, thanks to LB Transportation donating a truck and the driver's time in moving goods south.

If you'd like to bring the needed items -- listed below -- please drop them off at the Delphi World Headquarters and Customer Center at 5725 Delphi Drive, off Square Lake Road, one quarter mile east of Crooks Road in Troy, Michigan.

Collections will be taken from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6th.

Items needed: Bottled Water
Canned goods (and can openers)
Baby items: Food, diapers, formula, bottles
Paper goods: Toilet paper, paper towels, sanitary napkins
Tools - Hammers, shovels
Flashlights and batteries

All items must be sealed and unopened -- either in cases or in boxes so they can be safely shipped to the victims. No glass will be accepted at the donation point. Cardboard boxes are also needed to transport the donated items.

The LB Transportation Group and Omni Warehouse is providing the truck that will be filled by the generous donations coming from the community -- and driven by drivers volunteering their time -- to victims in Mississippi.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Delphi Corporation

CONTACT: Mary McCahon of Delphi Corporation, +1-248-890-2618,
mary.mccahon@delphi.com

Web site: http://www.delphi.com/media

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/076666.html

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Daramic annonce un supplément carburant mondial

Daramic annonce un supplément carburant mondial

CHARLOTTE, Caroline du Nord, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Afin de répondre à l'augmentation du coût de traitement du pétrole, du
gaz naturel et de l'énergie, Daramic va appliquer un supplément carburant
mondial de 6 % à partir du 1er octobre 2005, ou dès que possible là où les
contrats le permettent.

<< Les augmentations du coût du pétrole et de l'énergie sont devenus un
problème de taille pour Daramic ainsi que pour de nombreuses autres
entreprises >> déclare Tucker Roe, vice-président des ventes et du marketing
de Daramic. << Daramic attache une grande importance au contrôle des coûts
grâce à des améliorations constantes au niveau du rendement et de la
productivité, toutefois, les augmentations sans précédent de ces coûts ont
été trop importantes pour que Daramic puisse les absorber. En conséquence,
nous devons mettre en place ce supplément pour financer notre engagement
constant en matière de développement de nouveaux produits et pour garantir
une excellente performance en matière de qualité, d'approvisionnement et de
produits. >>

Daramic, LLC, filiale à 100 % de Polypore, Inc., est le leader mondial de
la fabrication et de la fourniture de séparateurs de batteries pour des
applications automobiles, industrielles et spécialisées. Fondée il y a plus
de soixante-quinze ans, la société approvisionne l'ensemble du secteur
mondial de la fabrication de batteries grâce à des bureaux de ventes et
marketing situés en Amérique du Nord et du Sud, en Europe, en Australie, en
Asie du Sud-est et en Chine. Sept sites de production situés stratégiquement
et deux centres techniques viennent les soutenir.

Polypore, Inc., une filiale à 100 % de Polypore International, Inc., est
un concepteur, fabricant et vendeur mondial en croissance de membranes en
polymère hautement spécialisées utilisées dans les procédés de séparation et
de filtration. Les produits et les technologies de Polypore ciblent des
applications et des marchés spécialisés qui nécessitent l'élimination ou la
séparation de divers matériaux en suspension dans les liquides, avec un
accent sur les marchés de l'ultrafiltration et de la microfiltration. Un
véritable fournisseur mondial, Polypore détient des sites de production ou
des bureaux de vente dans dix pays et sert ainsi cinq continents. Le siège de
Polypore est situé à Charlotte (Caroline du Nord).

Contact :
Tucker Roe - vice-président des ventes et du marketing : Daramic -
+1-704-587-8408
Mark Hadley - directeur des relations avec les investisseurs : Polypore -
+1-704-587-8886

Site Web : http://www.polypore.net

Source: Daramic, LLC

Tucker Roe, vice-président des ventes et du marketing de Daramic, +1-704-587-8408; ou Mark Hadley, directeur des relations avec les investisseurs de Polypore, +1-704-587-8886

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Daramic Anuncia Sobretaxa de Energia Global

Daramic Anuncia Sobretaxa de Energia Global

CHARLOTTE, Carolina do Norte, 2 de setembro /PR Newswire/ -- Para solucionar as questões relacionadas com os aumentos no custo do processamento de petróleo, gás natural e energia, a Daramic implementará uma sobretaxa de energia global de 6% em vigor a partir de 1 de outubro de 2005 ou o mais rápido possível permitido em contratos em certos casos.

"Aumentos no custo do petróleo e energia tornaram-se infelizmente um problema significativo para a Daramic, assim como também para muitas outras empresas", disse Tucker Roe, vice-presidente de Vendas e Marketing da Daramic. "Apesar de a Daramic se dedicar ao controle dos custos através de melhoramentos contínuos em eficiência e produtividade, aumentos sem precedentes nesses custos tornaram-se muito grandes para a Daramic absorver. Assim sendo, precisamos implementar essa sobretaxa para suportar o nosso compromisso contínuo com desenvolvimento de novos produtos e o fornecimento de qualidade, produtos e performance que são os melhores da sua classe".

A Daramic, LLC, uma subsidiária integral da Polypore, Inc., é uma das maiores fabricantes e fornecedoras de separadores de bateria do mundo para aplicações especializadas, industriais e automotivas. Estabelecida há mais de setenta e cinco anos, a empresa atende a indústria de fabricação de baterias global através de escritórios de vendas e marketing na América do Norte, América do Sul, Europa, Austrália, Sudeste da Ásia e China, contando com o suporte de sete unidades de fabricação localizadas estrategicamente e dois centros técnicos.

A Polypore, Inc., uma subsidiária integral da Polypore International, Inc., é uma desenvolvedora, fabricante e comerciante mundial que cresce continuamente atuando no mercado de membranas baseadas em polímero altamente especializadas usadas em processos de filtração e separação. Os produtos e tecnologias da Polypore são dedicados a aplicações e mercados especializados que requerem a remoção ou separação de vários materiais de líquidos com concentração nos mercados de ultrafiltração e microfiltração. Uma verdadeira provedora global, a Polypore possui unidades de fabricação ou escritórios de vendas em dez países atendendo cinco continentes. A matriz da Polypore está localizada em Charlotte, NC.

Contatos:
Tucker Roe,
Vice-Presidente de Vendas & Marketing: Daramic, 704-587-8408
Mark Hadley,
Gerente de Atendimento aos Investidores: Polypore, 704-587-8886

Source: Daramic, LLC

Contato: Tucker Roe, Vice-presidente de Vendas & Marketing da Daramic,
+1-704-587-8408; ou Mark Hadley, Gerente de Atendimento aos Investidores da
Polypore, +1-704-587-8886

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Volkswagen Credit, Audi Financial Services, and Bentley Financial Services Defer Payments for Hurricane Katrina Victims

Volkswagen Credit, Audi Financial Services, and Bentley Financial Services Defer Payments for Hurricane Katrina Victims

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Volkswagen Credit, Audi Financial Services, and Bentley Financial Services, the finance arms of Volkswagen of America, Inc., Audi of America, Inc., and Bentley Motors, Inc., have announced that they will defer payments, forgo late charges and suspend interest for their customers affected by the disaster.

Volkswagen, Audi and Bentley customers living in counties and parishes of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that have been declared disaster areas by the Federal Emergency Management Agency will have their retail loans automatically extended and lease payments deferred for 90 days from their most recent due dates. Additionally, customers will not be responsible for late charges during this period.

For more information, customers should call their respective financial service representatives; Volkswagen customers please call (800) 428-4034, Audi customers please call (888) 237-2834, and Bentley customers please call (877) 237-3878. Additionally, letters have been mailed in the hope that some mail service may be resumed.

"At this very difficult time for our customers, we want to try and help ease some of the hardship suffered by such devastation," said Kevin Kelly, VCI and AFS president.

VW Credit, Inc. (VCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA), was founded in 1981 to function as the financial service arm of VWoA. VCI is a captive finance company, servicing authorized VW, Audi and Bentley dealers and their affiliated stores. The company provides competitive financial products and services to dealers and their customers in the United States and Canada.

Bentley Motors, Inc.

Source: Volkswagen of America, Inc.; Audi of America, Inc.;

CONTACT: Steve Keyes of Volkswagen of America, Inc., +1-248-754-5054; or
Jennifer Cortez of Audi of America, Inc., +1-248-754-4729

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/948250.html

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Daramic kündigt globalen Energie-Zuschlag an

Daramic kündigt globalen Energie-Zuschlag an

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Als Reaktion auf die gestiegenen Kosten bei der Verarbeitung von Öl,
Erdgas und Energie wird Daramic ab dem 1. Oktober 2005 (oder so schnell wie
entsprechend den jeweiligen Verträgen möglich) einen globalen
Energie-Zuschlag von 6% implementieren.

"Die steigenden Kosten für Öl und Energie sind unglücklicherweise ein
signifikanter Punkt für Daramic geworden, wie für viele andere Firmen auch,"
erklärt Tucker Roe, Daramic Vize-Präsident für Vertrieb und Marketing.
"Obwohl Daramic sich stets bemüht, die Kosten durch Verbesserungen und mehr
Effizienz unter Kontrolle zu halten, wurden die noch nie so da gewesenen
Kostensteigerungen einfach zuviel für Daramic, um sie zu absorbieren.
Ausserdem müssen wir diesen Zuschlag erheben, um unsere fortwährende
Verpflichtung in die Entwicklung neuer Produkte und zu vorbildlicher
Qualität, Versorgung und Produktleistung zu unterstützen ."

Daramic, LLC, eine vollständige Tochtergesellschaft von Polypore, Inc.,
ist der weltweit führende Hersteller und Lieferant von Batterie-Separatoren
für automobile, industrielle und spezialisierte Anwendungen. Das Unternehmen
wurde vor über 75 Jahren gegründet und versorgt die globale Industrie der
Batterie-Hersteller durch Marketing- und Vertriebs-Büros in Nord- und
Südamerika, Europa, Australien, Südostasien und China; diese Aktivitäten
werden unterstützt von sieben strategisch platzierten
Produktionseinrichtungen und zwei Technik-Zentren.

Polypore, Inc., eine vollständige Tochtergesellschaft von Polypore
International, Inc., ist ein wachsender weltweiter Entwickler, Hersteller und
Vermarkter von hochspezialisierten polymer-basierten Membranen, welche in
Separations- und Filter-Prozessen Anwendung finden. Die Produkte und
Technologien von Polypore zielen auf spezialisierte Anwendungen und Märkte,
welche die Beseitigung oder Separation verschiedener Materialien aus
Flüssigkeiten erfordern, mit der Konzentration auf die Märkte der
Ultrafiltrierung und Mikrofiltrierung. Als echter globaler Anbieter hat
Polypore Produktionseinrichtungen oder Vertriebs-Büros in zehn Ländern und
bedient damit fünf Kontinente. Polypores Unternehmens-Büros stehen in
Charlotte, NC.

Ansprechpartner:
Tucker Roe - Vize-Präsident Vertrieb & Marketing:Daramic- +1-704-587-8408
Mark Hadley - Investor Relations Manager:Polypore- +1-704-587-8886

Website: http://www.polypore.net

Source: Daramic, LLC

Tucker Roe, Vize-Präsident Vertrieb & Marketing von Daramic, +1-704-587-8408 oder Mark Hadley, Investor Relations Manager von Polypore, +1-704-587-8886

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Want to Cut to Your Car's Gas Bill in Half? Honda's Natural Gas Powered Civic GX Lowers Consumers' Fuel Costs by 35% - 50%

Want to Cut to Your Car's Gas Bill in Half? Honda's Natural Gas Powered Civic GX Lowers Consumers' Fuel Costs by 35% - 50%

- Civic GX provides lower cost fuel alternative to gasoline vehicles

- Abundant natural gas produces near zero emissions, reduces foreign energy dependence

- Drivers benefit from HOV lane access and tax benefits

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- While drivers of gasoline- powered cars are cringing every time they fill up, owners of Honda's Civic GX, a natural gas powered vehicle, are paying 35% - 50% less at the pump. With gas hitting $3 a gallon across California, natural gas, currently priced between $1.80 to $2.00 per gas gallon equivalent, is a clean-burning alternative fuel that is available at re-fueling stations throughout the state. Additionally, the availability of a new home refueling appliance, named Phill, now gives GX owners the opportunity to say goodbye forever to gas stations while further increasing their savings.

Honda is the only automaker currently retailing an all natural gas-powered passenger car in the U.S. market. Though Honda has marketed the Civic GX to fleet operators with their own fueling stations, the company believes there is a growing public demand for lower-cost, ultra-clean and convenient alternatives to gasoline-powered transportation. Honda has begun offering GX to its customers at select dealers.

California, home to 50% of all natural gas vehicles (NGVs) nationwide, has a substantial natural gas refueling infrastructure, with over 135 public fueling stations in its major metropolitan areas. This infrastructure continues to expand with new stations being planned and built. NGV owners can check on line to find stations, for instance, on a support site offering an interactive map of the state.

Although the MSRP for GX is higher than a similar gasoline-powered Civic, the Federal government currently offers a $2,000 tax deduction on the purchase of a new alternative fuel vehicle, and more incentives are planned. Another key incentive is that Honda's GX qualifies for California's High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane access for solo commuters. Local incentives and rebates may also be available to some consumers.

Recent concerns about America's energy independence have focused attention on the abundant supplies of domestically produced natural gas. Most Californians already have natural gas supplied to their residences. GX owners have the option of using their home natural gas supply line to fuel their cars overnight using Phill, a pay-phone sized that can be mounted on a garage wall or outdoors. Phill can be leased or purchased, and is installed by technicians from FuelMaker, the appliance's manufacturer. It offers simple "start" and "stop" buttons and will automatically turn itself off when the tank is full. Civic GX buyers can lease Phill through Honda dealers for approximately $34 to $79 per month (plus installation) depending on regional incentive programs.

The Civic GX sedan seats four passengers and has a driving range of between 200 and 220 miles. It shares the same platform with the Civic LX sedan and offers a similar array of safety and convenience features. The Civic Sedan has earned a 5-star frontal impact crash rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has labeled the U.S.-made Honda Civic GX as "the cleanest internal combustion engine-powered vehicle ever tested." The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recently named the Civic GX as the "Greenest Vehicle of the Year" in overall environmental performance, ahead of even hybrid vehicles.

Natural gas powered vehicles are part of Honda's strategy to offer the best available technology for the reduction of air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum dependence.

Natural gas, an abundant North American resource, is among the best alternatives for displacing petroleum on a near-term basis. Longer-term, the Civic GX and Phill can help to bridge the gap between gasoline and even cleaner, more efficient energy alternatives such as hydrogen-powered fuel cells.

Honda's extensive history of environmental leadership includes recognition as the "Greenest Automaker" by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) in its 2005 ranking of corporate environmental performance with the lowest average emission levels and highest average fuel economy.

Consumer information is available at http://www.hondacars.com/ . Additional resources for items mentioned in this release include http://www.cngvc.org/, http://www.fuelmaker.com/, http://www.epa.gov/ and http://www.aceee.org/ .

Source: American Honda Motor Co.

CONTACT: Marcos Frommer, +1-323-683-2558; or Juan Avila,
+1-310-783-2392, HD05-19

Web site: http://www.honda.com/
http://www.cngvc.org/
http://www.fuelmaker.com/
http://www.epa.gov/
http://www.aceee.org/

NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information or downloadable high-resolution images of the Civic GX and other Honda vehicles, please visit http://www.hondanews.com .

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The Spinx Company Commits to Operate at a Zero Profit Margin on All Gasoline Sales and Merchandise Sales in Response to Hurricane Disaster

The Spinx Company Commits to Operate at a Zero Profit Margin on All Gasoline Sales and Merchandise Sales in Response to Hurricane Disaster

GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spinx Company, Inc. commits to operate at a Zero Profit Margin on all gasoline sales and merchandise sales from Monday, August 29, 2005 through Monday, September 12, 2005. The Spinx Company is taking this action to help absorb the dramatic increase in wholesale gasoline prices in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

The temporary shutdown of the refineries and pipelines that provide the region with its gasoline, heating oil, and truck diesel fuels were rendered inoperable due to the storm. Damage to this vital infrastructure has left much of the North and Southeast regions without the supply needed to meet the surge of demand, resulting in astronomical prices that some believe to be driven by greed or opportunistic strategy. The Spinx Company is taking a stand against such actions and vows not to profit from gasoline sales during the week of the hurricane disaster.

Company President, Stewart Spinks states, "We at The Spinx Company, Inc. are doing all we can to ensure our stores have the gasoline our customers need to conduct their daily lives in a community-centric and responsible manner even when profits must be foregone."

In order to validate the zero margin pledge for the week of this disaster, The Spinx Company will open financial records to independent auditors, Pope Smith Brown & King for a complete review. In the event that any net profits are found, The Spinx Company, will donate that amount to the local chapter of The American Red Cross designated for the hurricane disaster relief fund.

Stewart Spinks continues, "We want to thank our loyal customers for their on-going support and patronage in this difficult hour and wish to reassure them that we are committed to serving the people of SC for over 30 years."

Spinx Gasoline Supply:

Unlike many industries that periodically replenish inventories at a fixed cost, a motor fuel retailer must perpetually replenish inventories with products that have a constantly changing cost. On a typical business day, The Spinx Company, Inc. replenishes approximately seventy percent of its stores with at least one tanker of gasoline. One tanker truck holds enough fuel to fill approximately 300 cars' gas tanks and under normal circumstances. This delivery is enough to supply the store for the next 12 to 24 hour period depending upon local demand.

Many customers reacted to the news that fuel would be in short supply for the near future by creating a run at area gas stations, depleting any available reserves. Within hours, Spinx was forced to close many gas pumps due to a lack of product. Spinx has continued to re-supply stations during the last few days with product at significantly higher cost that has been passed on to the customer.

Stewart Spinks summarizes, "We hope to be back to normal supply by mid- September, but until then, all of us need to conserve gasoline usage and resist the urge to hoard an already limited supply."

Source: The Spinx Company, Inc.

CONTACT: Velda Hughes or Debbie Heeringa for The Spinx Company, Inc.,
+1-864-271-0718

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Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Announces Record Month

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Announces Record Month

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that the company sold more adventure packages this last month than in any other month of their history, excluding the holidays. "We realized almost a 50% increase in August gross revenue over the same period last year. That is the fifth month in a row that sales have increased and a great indicator of our continued growth," said company President Tim Shannon.

In the last month and a half the school has completed successful programs at the Milwaukee Mile, the Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Kansas Speedway, the Texas Motor Speedway and the Kentucky Speedway. The complete 2006 schedule will be released within the next couple of months and should include California, Phoenix, Kansas and Chicagoland as well as the tracks mentioned above.

The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure features the opportunity to race actual NASCAR Nextel Cup racecars. The company books various dates during the year at NASCAR tracks and customers purchase laps ranging from a 3-lap ride to an 80-lap drive. Students can achieve speeds of up to 165 mph at the Superspeedways and are allowed to pass and draft with other students. An instructional session is used to acquaint the student with the racecar, safety precautions and the proper groove of the racetrack. DJRT was started in 1998 and is backed by the Jarrett brothers (Dale and Glenn) as well as their Father, Ned, Dale's son, Jason and Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. More information is available on the Racing Adventure by visiting www.racingadventure.com.

Contact:
Investor Relations: Tim Shannon 1-704-489-8001

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements, particularly as related to the business plans of Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. to gain market acceptance, are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the company's expectations and estimates.

Source: Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Tim Shannon of Dale Jarrett Racing
Adventure, +1-704-489-8001

Web site: http://www.racingadventure.com/

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Daramic Announces Global Energy Surcharge

Daramic Announces Global Energy Surcharge

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to address increases in the cost of processing oil, natural gas and energy, Daramic will implement a global energy surcharge of 6% effective October 1, 2005 or as soon as contractually allowable in certain cases.

"Increases in the cost of oil and energy have unfortunately become a significant issue for Daramic, as well as for many other companies," said Tucker Roe, Daramic Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "While Daramic is dedicated to controlling costs through continuous improvements in efficiency and productivity, unprecedented increases in these costs have been too large for Daramic to absorb. Accordingly, we must implement this surcharge to support our continued commitment to new product development and providing best-in-class quality, supply and product performance."

Daramic, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polypore, Inc., is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of battery separators for automotive, industrial, and specialty applications. Established over seventy-five years ago, the company services the global battery manufacturing industry through marketing and sales offices in North and South America, Europe, Australia, South East Asia and China, supported by seven strategically located manufacturing facilities and two technical centers.

Polypore, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Polypore International, Inc., is a growing worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of highly specialized polymer-based membranes used in separation and filtration processes. Polypore's products and technologies target specialized applications and markets that require the removal or separation of various materials from liquids, with concentration in the ultrafiltration and microfiltration markets. Truly a global provider, Polypore has manufacturing facilities or sales offices in ten countries serving five continents. Polypore's corporate offices are located in Charlotte, NC.

Contacts:
Tucker Roe - Vice President Sales & Marketing: Daramic - 704-587-8408
Mark Hadley - Investor Relations Manager: Polypore - 704-587-8886

Source: Daramic, LLC

Contact: Tucker Roe, Vice President Sales & Marketing of Daramic,
+1-704-587-8408; or Mark Hadley, Investor Relations Manager of Polypore,
+1-704-587-8886

Web site: http://www.polypore.net/

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Ward's Reports Estimated Production

Ward's Reports Estimated Production

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 309,125 units, down 11.1 percent from the 347,702 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com.

Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 10,935,197 vehicles, down 0.9 percent from like-2004's pace.

In the U.S., automakers are expected to produce 227,724 vehicles this week, down 9.7 percent from the 252,239 cars and trucks built last week. To date, calendar 2005 U.S. vehicle output totals an estimated 8,129,198 units, down 0.4 percent compared to the 8,161,281 vehicles built in like-2004.

This week's Canadian vehicle production is estimated at 47,756, a decrease of 21.5 percent from the 60,861 units assembled last week. Estimated calendar-2005 Canadian vehicle production now stands at 1,749,531 units, down 4.3 percent compared to the 1,828,566 vehicles produced in like-2004.

Of the cars and trucks slated for production this week in the U.S., General Motors Corp. accounted for 28.2 percent; Ford Motor Co., 24.1 percent; Chrysler of DaimlerChrysler, 11.6 percent; Honda of America Mfg. Inc., 8.4 percent; Toyota Motor Mfg. Inc., 7.7 percent; Nissan Motor Mfg. Corp., 6.1 percent; New United Motor Mfg. Inc., 3.5 percent; AutoAlliance International Inc., 2.4 percent; Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc., 1.2 percent; BMW of North America Inc., 1.2 percent; Mitsubishi Motor Mfg. of America Inc., 0.8 percent; Mercedes-Benz U.S. of DaimlerChrysler, 0.9 percent; and other manufacturers, 3.9 percent.

NORTH AMERICA FACTORY PRODUCTION
This Week Last Week Same Week To Date To Date Pct. Change
Estimated Revised Last Year 2005 2004 2005 vs. 2004
U.S.
Cars 81,181 89,938 79,167 2,965,527 2,910,788 1.9
Trucks 146,543 162,301 156,293 5,163,671 5,250,493 -1.7
TOTAL 227,724 252,239 235,460 8,129,198 8,161,281 -0.4
Canada
Cars 24,604 31,797 22,602 859,557 889,754 -3.4
Trucks 23,152 29,064 25,190 889,974 938,812 -5.2
TOTAL 47,756 60,861 47,792 1,749,531 1,828,566 -4.3
Mexico
Cars 15,385 15,758 18,330 543,697 526,261 3.3
Trucks 18,260 18,844 16,920 512,771 514,081 -0.3
TOTAL 33,645 34,602 35,250 1,056,468 1,040,342 1.6
U.S.\Canada\Mexico
Cars 121,170 137,493 120,099 4,368,781 4,326,803 1.0
Trucks 187,955 210,209 198,403 6,566,416 6,703,386 -2.0
GRAND 309,125 347,702 318,502 10,935,197 11,030,189 -0.9
TOTAL

Note: All figures include medium- and heavy-duty truck production.

ON THE WEB: http://www.wardsauto.com/

Ward's Communications, a division of PRIMEDIA Business Magazines & Media, Inc.

Source: Ward's Automotive Reports

CONTACT: Melissa Moore of Ward's Research, +1-248-799-2662

Web site: http://www.wardsauto.com/

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Amerityre Corporation to Present at the Roth Capital Partners New York Conference

Amerityre Corporation to Present at the Roth Capital Partners New York Conference

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) (http://www.amerityre.com/), a developer of polyurethane compounds and manufacturing technology for the tire industry, today announced that Joseph Grano, Vice-Chairman of Amerityre's Advisory Group, will be presenting on behalf of Amerityre at the Roth Capital Partners New York Conference on September 7 at 4:30 pm. Also presenting at the conference with Mr. Grano will be Amerityre's Founder, President and CEO, Richard A. Steinke and Elliott N. Taylor, Executive Vice President and General Counsel. The presentation can be accessed live by going to the website http://wsw.com/webcast/roth6/amty.ob/ and filling out a short registration form. The presentation will be archived for 60 days on the Amerityre Corporation homepage.

About the Roth Capital Partners New York Conference

This annual event is the largest in the nation for emerging growth companies. It provides a concentrated forum where institutional investors can meet the executives of growth companies hand picked by Roth Capital's research team. The conference will feature presentations from more than 200 small-cap companies from industry groups including technology, health care, business and financial services; consumer goods and more.

This year the Roth Capital Partners New York Conference will be held on September 7-8, 2005. It will be held at a new venue, The Westin New York at Times Square, to accommodate a growing number of investors and companies. For more information about the conference visit: http://www.rothcp.com/2005%20NYC%20Conference%20Web%20Site/Roth%20NYC05.html

About Amerityre Corporation

Amerityre is engaged in the development of polyurethane elastomer tires for highway and industrial use based on proprietary technology and patented methods and processes relating to the manufacturing of tires from liquid elastomers. Amerityre's technology is significant because it provides for tires to be produced quickly and less expensively than traditional rubber tires, while the polyurethane compounds it has developed have significant performance benefits over rubber compounds. Amerityre has produced a number of prototype polyurethane passenger car tires and had an independent laboratory conduct testing to demonstrate that these tires comply with federal safety standards for new-pneumatic passenger car tires.

The statements in this release may contain forward-looking statements relating to such matters as anticipated future business strategies and financial performance, anticipated future number of customers, business prospects, legislative developments and similar matters. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that a variety of factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results expressed in the Company's forward looking statements such as intensified competition and/or operating problems and their impact on revenues and profits margins or additional factors as described in the Company's 2004 annual report on Form 10-KSB and subsequently filed periodic reports.

Source: Amerityre Corporation

CONTACT: Elliott N. Taylor, Executive Vice President and General
Counsel, Amerityre Corporation, +1-702-293-1930, entaylor@amerityre.com

Web site: http://wsw.com/webcast/roth6/amty.ob

Web site: http://www.amerityre.com/

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Visteon Promotes Digital Radio Mondiale for Automotive Applications

Visteon Promotes Digital Radio Mondiale for Automotive Applications

KERPEN, Germany, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Through a collaborative project with the RTL Group, Europe's leading broadcasting and production company, Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) will demonstrate an in-vehicle Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) receiver at the IFA World of Consumer Electronics Show in Berlin, Sept. 2-7. The Visteon DRM, FM & AM CD-Tuner will be on display at the DRM Automotive Digital Radio booth (hall 5.2a - stand 102).

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With support of the RTL Group, Visteon has contributed its audio and infotainment expertise to develop a modified radio receiver for DRM signal reception. The RTL Group is one of the key members of the Digital Radio Mondiale consortium.

The introduction of Digital Radio Mondiale will enable broadcasters to continue moving radio technology from analog to digital format, increasing sound and content quality. As a key benefit of DRM, consumers will be able to receive broadcasts in their homes and cars. DRM is designed to deliver a noise- and hiss-free sound quality, substantially improved over conventional analog radio. Most importantly for drivers, as already demonstrated in test drives, DRM can generally deliver excellent reception results in vehicles, even at high speeds.

"Digital Radio Mondiale is already aired in more than 30 countries with broadcast members from all six continents," said Gerhard Zeiler, RTL Group's chief executive officer. "Many broadcasters have committed to the DRM format including RTL Group stations."

Linda Rivers Bell, Visteon's electronics product strategy and planning director, points out that Visteon's infotainment and sound management capabilities are well established in the automotive industry, "We are prepared to deliver automotive grade DRM solutions, whenever the market is ready."

Visteon designs, tests and engineers sound systems for the automotive environment that accurately reproduce sound across all broadcast standards. Visteon is already supplying HD Radio/In-Band On-Channel (IBOC) modules and Satellite Radio Systems in North America, as well as Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) modules in Europe.

"As a strong supporter of new technologies, we consider DRM a complementary technology to the existing digital radio standards," says Bell.

The first DRM receivers will be available immediately following the IFA consumer show as tabletop radios able to receive DRM, DAB, FM and AM bands. Portable radios are expected to follow in 2006 and the market is expecting the first automotive solutions to follow thereafter.

About Digital Radio Mondiale

The DRM consortium formed in March 1998, when a small group of pioneering broadcasters and manufacturers joined forces to create a universal, digital system for the broadcasting bands below 30 MHz. DRM is the world's only, non- proprietary digital radio system for short-wave, AM/medium-wave and long-wave. DRM currently covers the broadcasting bands below 30 MHz, the DRM consortium voted in March 2005 to begin the process of extending the system to broadcasting bands up to 120 MHz. The design, development and testing phases are expected to be completed in the 2007-2009 time frame. The quality of DRM audio is considered excellent, and the improvement upon analog AM is immediately noticeable. Unlike digital systems that require a new frequency allocation, DRM uses existing AM broadcast frequency bands. DRM applications will include fixed and portable radios, car receivers, software receivers and PDAs. Broadcasters supporting DRM include Deutsche Welle and Sudwestrundfunk (SWR) in Germany, RTL Group stations, BBC World Service, Radio France and Voice of America, to name only a few. See http://www.drm.org/ for more information.

About RTL Group

RTL Group is Europe's leading commercial broadcaster, with interests in 31 television channels and 33 radio stations in 10 countries and content production throughout the world. Its television portfolio includes RTL Television in Germany, M6 in France, Five in the UK, and the RTL channels in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia and Hungary, as well as Antena 3 in Spain and TVI in Portugal. RTL Group's flagship radio station is RTL in France. In addition, it also owns or has interests in other stations in France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg. RTL Group's content production arm, FremantleMedia is one of the largest international producers outside the U.S. It is currently producing more than 260 programs in over 40 countries including the U.S., providing a wide range of drama, entertainment and factual programming for viewers around the world.

About Visteon

Visteon is the second largest manufacturer worldwide of factory-installed audio systems to the automotive industry; the company also supplies leading- edge in-vehicle audio and infotainment solutions to both automotive manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket.

Visteon was first-to-market with the integration of Bluetooth(R) wireless and voice technology. The company is also leading in Satellite Radio Systems and was voted best-in-class for several of its family in-car entertainment systems, including the portable Dockable Media Player and the terrestrial Digital Video Broadcasting tuner DigiTune(TM) DVB-T M1.

Visteon Corporation is a leading, full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has about 70,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 200 technical, manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 24 countries.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Visteon Corporation

CONTACT: UK & Northern Europe: Vivien Ronco, (+44) 1268-701234,
vronco@visteon.com , Germany & Eastern Europe: Britta Lange,
(+49) 2273-595-2667, blange5@visteon.com , or France & Southern Europe:
Dolores Muniz, (+49) 2273-595-2828, dmuniz@visteon.com , all of Visteon
Corporation

Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
http://www.drm.org/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Visteon news releases, photographs and product specification details are available at www.visteon.com .

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Volvo and Art Center College of Design Present First-Ever Car Designed by Women

Volvo and Art Center College of Design Present First-Ever Car Designed by Women

SEPT. 19 MEDIA ALERT/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Volvo's 'Your Concept Car' at Art Center's South Campus Monday, September 19

WHAT: Volvo and Art Center College of Design will unveil to the West
Coast "Your Concept Car" (YCC): the first car in the more than
100 years of auto manufacturing designed and developed almost
exclusively by women.

Designed with the needs of everyone in mind, the sleek, sporty
car features dozens of design elements and innovations not
typically found in cars designed by men, including no gas cap,
no hood, headrests for ponytails, gull wing doors, improved
storage solutions and new sight lines for drivers.

The historic car has been touring the world and will make its
one-time West Coast appearance at Art Center College of Design
in Pasadena.

WHEN: Public viewing of car: Monday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. -- 10 p.m.
Presentations to students: Monday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. and
1:30 p.m. (session times are tentative)
Media invited to attend any time Monday

WHERE: Art Center College of Design
South Campus
950 South Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105

WHO: Presented by a team of women engineers, designers, marketers
and managers at Volvo who initiated, designed and developed the
car -- including Anna Rosen, Exterior Designer and alumna of
Art Center. Members of Art Center from a variety of design
disciplines also will be on-hand to discuss the car.

WHY: Women purchase about half of all new cars and influence the
vast majority of all car sales; yet, for a century, men have
made most of the decisions in the design, development and
production of a car, until now.

FEATURES: The YCC features innovative storage solutions throughout --
accommodating carry-ons similar to an airplane (i.e., laptop
bags, briefcases, handbags, etc.), low maintenance features
precipitating a no open hood, no gas cap refueling and theater-
style rear seats allowing greater storage capacity.

Among other of its many premium features: easy-clean paint;
numerous exchangeable seat covers of various colors and
materials (linen, leather, felt, etc.); gull-wing doors that
make it easier to load and unload larger items; computerized
assistance for parallel parking; and improved sight lines via
Volvo's own Ergovision concept -- whereby at the point of
purchase, retailers conduct a body scan of the driver measuring
height and length of arms and legs. The data is stored in the
vehicle's key, and the car recommends a seat position for the
driver that provides her or him an optimal line of vision and
reach. The car also electronically notifies the owner's chosen
service center when maintenance is due, and the service
technician contacts the owner to book the appointment. And the
YCC comes with an environmentally sensitive, yet powerful 215
bhp, PZEV engine.

CONTACT: For Volvo:
Eric Davis, 612.372.6447
eric@habermaninc.com

For Art Center:
Christine Hanson, 626.396.2394 (o) or 323.578.4834 (c)
christine.hanson@artcenter.edu

For photos and more information on the YCC and the designers:
www.volvocars-pr.com.

PRNewswire -- Sept. 2

Source: Volvo Cars of North America

Web site: http://www.volvocars-pr.com/

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Nitrogen Filled Tires Can Save Gas This Holiday Weekend! Dunn Tire Employs Nitrogen for Improved Tire Performance and Gas Mileage

Nitrogen Filled Tires Can Save Gas This Holiday Weekend! Dunn Tire Employs Nitrogen for Improved Tire Performance and Gas Mileage

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Save Gas this holiday weekend with nitrogen filled tires. Dunn Tire LLC utilizes a nitrogen inflation system similar to that used by NASA in space shuttle tires to fill all the tires they sell.

Dunn Tire has invested a quarter of a million dollars making them one of the first dealerships in North America to offer its customers nitrogen. Nitrogen has long been a popular alternative where consistent pressure is critical, such as commercial airlines and high-performance race cars.

Tires filled with nitrogen remain properly inflated longer, resulting in longer tread life, lower rolling resistance and better gas mileage.

"With today's gas prices continuing to climb toward $3.00 per gallon we believe that our decision to provide our customers with nitrogen was exactly the right thing to do," said Randy Clark, Dunn Tire Chairman of the Board.

The main characteristic of Nitrogen is that it flows out of a tire slower than air, helping to maintain correct tire pressure longer, which leads to improved fuel efficiency.

It has also been reported that nitrogen has solved vibration problems on high-performance vehicles. Other benefits include reduced wheel corrosion, and better performance on both wet and dry pavement.

Major tire manufacturers support the use of Nitrogen citing the harmless inert diatomic gas as a breakthrough in tire care and maintenance.

Studies have shown that eight of ten tires on the road are under inflated. As an established leader in the Western, Central NY and Erie Pennsylvania community for over 30 years, Dunn Tire is proud to offer these innovative solutions to all their customers.

"Our customers are really impressed with the improvement in gas mileage and overall tire performance. They're telling their friends, who tell they're friends and it just keeps going," Clark said.

Clark continued, "Nitrogen is just one more way that Dunn Tire is wowing customers."

Some vehicle owners in other areas who have long commutes have reported saving as much as two miles a gallon with Nitrogen.

Tire pressure has become such an important issue that the government passed the Tread Act, part of which states that all US manufactured vehicles under 10,000 pounds GVW, must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring device to warn if the tires are not properly inflated.

About Dunn Tire

Dunn Tire (http://www.dunntire.com/) is based in Buffalo, New York, and has 26 stores located in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, New York's Southern Tier and Erie, Pennsylvania.

Dunn Tire represents numerous major tire brands and is the nation's 26th largest tire retailer. The company is known for their low price guarantee.

Source: Dunn Tire

CONTACT: Pat Logue of Dunn Tire, +1-716-683 3910

Web site: http://www.dunntire.com/

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Roney Resigns to Become CEO of Bunzl plc

Roney Resigns to Become CEO of Bunzl plc

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mike Roney, president of Goodyear's European Union business, has resigned to accept the position of CEO for Bunzl plc, a London-based distributor with annual sales of approximately (US) $4.3 billion.

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Goodyear said Roney's successor would be announced in the next two weeks.

Goodyear (NYSE:GT) is the world's largest tire company. The company manufactures tires, engineered rubber products and chemicals in more than 90 facilities in 28 countries around the world. Goodyear employs approximately 75,000 people worldwide.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

CONTACT: U.S. Media, Keith Price, +1-330-796-1863, or Europe Media,
Chris Aked, 32-2-761-1840, both of Goodyear

Web site: http://www.goodyear.com/

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ArvinMeritor Trailer Systems Manufacturing to Relocate to Current Braking Systems Facility in Cwmbran, Wales

ArvinMeritor Trailer Systems Manufacturing to Relocate to Current Braking Systems Facility in Cwmbran, Wales

WREXHAM, Wales, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. (NYSE:ARM) today announced that its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) trailer systems (axle and suspension) manufacturing will relocate to the company's current Braking Systems European manufacturing headquarters in Cwmbran, Wales.

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When ArvinMeritor opened consultations recently for the closure of trailer axle manufacturing at its Wrexham plant, it announced the consideration of several alternative locations in both Western and Eastern Europe. The Welsh Development Agency, with the aid of a Regional Assistance Grant from the Welsh Assembly Government, was instrumental in the retention of the company's trailer axle manufacturing within the United Kingdom.

"Combining facilities to strengthen our global manufacturing base is in line with our corporate strategy," said Chip McClure, chairman, CEO and president of ArvinMeritor, Inc. "These actions support our efforts to be more efficient, avoid creating excess capacity and improve our financial performance."

"The combination of trailer and braking system manufacturing makes sense for our business and our customers, and is totally aligned with our strategy and growth plans," said Sergio Carvalho, vice president and general manager of CVS Trailer Systems. "The decision will improve long-term competitiveness and underscores our commitment to the European trailer market."

Details regarding the timing of the overall transition plan will be communicated to the company's customers and suppliers in the near future.

ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group posted more than $3.2 billion in sales during fiscal year 2004, and employs more than 8,500 people at 65 facilities in 19 countries. CVS is one of the industry leaders in supplying technologically advanced axle-braking and suspension systems solutions as original equipment for medium -- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, buses, coaches and specialty vehicles worldwide.

ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier $8 billion global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves light vehicle, commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and related aftermarkets. Headquartered in Troy, Mich., ArvinMeritor employs approximately 31,000 people at more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 25 countries. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For more information, visit the company's Web site at: http://www.arvinmeritor.com/.

This press release contains statements relating to future results of the company (including certain projections and business trends) that are "forward- looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, global economic and market conditions; the demand for commercial, specialty and light vehicles for which the company supplies products; risks inherent in operating abroad (including foreign currency exchange rates and potential disruption of production and supply due to terrorist attacks or acts of aggression); availability and cost of raw materials, including steel; OEM program delays; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; successful development of new products; reliance on major OEM customers; labor relations of the company, its customers and suppliers; the financial condition of the company's suppliers and customers, including potential bankruptcies; successful integration of acquired or merged businesses; the ability to achieve the expected annual savings and synergies from past and future business combinations; success and timing of potential divestitures; potential impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill; competitive product and pricing pressures; the amount of the company's debt; the ability of the company to access capital markets; credit ratings of the company's debt; the outcome of existing and any future legal proceedings, including any litigation with respect to environmental or asbestos-related matters; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those detailed from time to time in the filings of the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO
Source: ArvinMeritor, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Inquiries, David Giroux, Mobile 31-65-24-33-512,
david.giroux@arvinmeritor.com; D. Mike Pennington, Mobile +1-248-670-5736,
david.pennington@arvinmeritor.com; or Investor Inquiries, Brian Casey,
+1-248-435-0015, brian.casey@arvinmeritor.com

Web site: http://www.arvinmeritor.com/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/762401.html

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PETRONAS Signs LOI to Commercialise Its Automotive Engine in China

PETRONAS Signs LOI to Commercialise Its Automotive Engine in China

BEIJING, Sept. 2 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- PETRONAS, Malaysia's multinational petroleum corporation, today signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with China's Nanjing Automobile Corporation (NAC) and Brilliant Culture Group Limited (BCG) towards the use of its PETRONAS E01 engine technology for the car maker's vehicle line-up.

Under the LOI, PETRONAS and NAC will assess the engine technology's suitability and develop engine specifications to suit the NAC's recommended platforms. BCG is expected to co-invest with NAC in the manufacturing facilities for the engine.

NAC, a state-owned corporation of China, is one of the most important automotive industrial enterprises in the country with more than 30 subsidiaries and 400 affiliated companies. It is headquartered in Nanjing City in Jiangsu Province. BCG, on the other hand, is a consulting firm whose expertise includes strategic planning, marketing and government relations. It has offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

The signing of the LOI took place at the China World Hotel here in the presence of Malaysia's visiting Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak. Signing on behalf of their respective companies are PETRONAS' President/Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Dato Sri Mohd Hassan Marican, NAC's Vice President Mr Lu Zhenxin, and BCG's Managing Director Ms Maggie Ip.

With the signing of the LOI, the three parties will further explore works on the PETRONAS E01 technology to produce 1.8-litre to 2.2-litre engine family. The compact design of the PETRONAS E01 Engine allows it to be fitted into various vehicle platforms with customised intake and exhaust manifold to match vehicle requirement.

The PETRONAS E01 Engine was a result of PETRONAS' involvement in the Formula One when it became, in 1995, the main sponsor of the SAUBER PETRONAS Team. The collaboration provided it with the opportunity to engage in the value-added automotive engineering technology R & D. One of the immediate fruits of this collaboration was the successful development of the PETRONAS E01 Engine in 1998 by a group of PETRONAS engineers. In 1999, the PETRONAS E01 Engine was fitted into the official cars of the first PETRONAS Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix.

PETRONAS is a Fortune Global 500 company with business operations in more than 30 countries. It first entered China in 1991 in the oil and gas exploration sector. Since then, the company has expanded into the downstream sector of the country's oil and gas industry. It has a liquefied petroleum gas joint venture in Jiangsu Province and in 2004 entered China's lubricant market through a Shenzhen-based marketing company, PETRONAS Marketing (China) Co. Ltd in Shenzhen.

For the year ended 31 March 2005, PETRONAS recorded a gross revenue of US$36.1 billion and a pre-tax profit of US$9.4 billion.

Azman Ibrahim
Tel: +603-2331-2140
Email: azmanc@petronas.com.my

Cecilia Chai
Tel: +603-2331-4766
Email: cecilc@petronas.com.my

Source: PETRONAS

CONTACT: Azman Ibrahim, +603-2331-2140, azmanc@petronas.com.my, Cecilia
Chai, +603-2331-4766, or cecilc@petronas.com.my, both for PETRONAS

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