Ford Tops IIHS List of Safe Cars

PRLog (Press Release) – May 29, 2009 – The Insurance instate for Highway Safety has been crashing cars for a long time.  And those who have made it to their list of good cars has been slim.  But for the 2009 model year the amount of vehicles that have made the grade has doubled over last year, which goes to show that automakers have safety at the forefront of their minds when designing cars.
This list is generated by looking at data from a couple of different crash tests including front-impact, side-impact, rear-impact, and roll-over.  Also each car on this list much feature Electronic Stability control (ESC).   According to Adrian Lund, IIHS’s President, “as many as 10,000 fatal crashes could be avoided each year if cars were equipped with ESC.”   Electronic Stability Control will apply brake pressure to individual wheels when the computer senses the car going out of control, in a skid for instance.  
Ford and is subsidiary, Volvo, had the most cars on this list for the 2009 Year.  16 out of the 72 cars that made the list are Ford, Volvo, Mercury, Lincoln, or Mazda.  The Ford’s performed well in each crash impact category and their cars that came equipped with ESC were sure to make the list.  The cars that made the list include the Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Mercury Sable, Volvo S80, Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan, and Volvo C70.  There were only 4 trucks that made the grade and of course he number one selling pick-up of all time, the Ford F-150 made the grade.  SUV’s represent a large number of vehicles on the list and the Fords that made an appearance are the Ford Edge, Flex, Taurus X, and Escape.  The Lincoln MKX and Mercury Mariner made the grade in the SUV segment; as did the Mazda Tribute and Volvo XC90.  
Ford CEO Alan Mulally told the Government recently that Ford was focused on safety and this list really proved his point.  Honda and Acura also made a strong showing with 13 vehicles making this list.
See a huge inventory of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Honda cars at the Southern California Automall http://www.i10automall.com/j/i/27123/NewInventory.html  Also visit Palm Springs Ford for a nice selection of safe Ford vehicles http://www.palmspringsmotors.com/j/i/28386/NewVehicles.html New 2009 Car Site has information and reviews on new cars http://www.new2009carsite.com/

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Colorado Department of Transportation Chooses AutoTURN

PRLog (Press Release) – May 28, 2009 – Transoft Solutions, developers of industry leading software for the engineering and architectural communities, announces Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has chosen AutoTURN as its swept-path analysis software choice and has switched from a competing application. CDOT joins more than 85% of North American Departments of Transportation currently using Transoft Solutions’ seminal AutoTURN.
“It’s always exciting to work with DOTs and it is an honor to begin a new relationship with Colorado DOT,” said Noel Dolotallas, Vice-President, Marketing and Sales. “In this difficult economy, Transoft Solutions understands the budgetary obstacles CDOT’s engineers face. We pride ourselves on providing service and support that allows designers to have both maximum productivity and value.”
The Colorado Department of Transportation services a highway and road network that handles over 28.6 billion vehicle miles of travel annually. In addition to the 9161 miles of highways, CDOT's Transit Unit provides assistance to numerous transit systems in Colorado. With a mission to provide the best multi-modal transportation system that most effectively moves people, goods, and information, the highest quality of road design is essential.
For the Colorado Department of Transportation, the decision to switch to AutoTURN gained momentum after Margaret Gochngbok, Regional Account Manager, conducted a presentation at their Denver offices. Following the presentation, members of CDOT commented on their preference for AutoTURN’s stability, user-friendliness, and customizable features over their previous software. In a follow up conversation with Ms. Gochngbok, the members of the evaluation group remarked that they were impressed with all of the features and functionality of AutoTURN but it was the service and support provided by Transoft Solutions that made the decision to switch an easy one.
”We believe in providing clients with the best possible service whether they are considering our products or have been long standing users,” says Ms. Gochngbok. “Our dedicated technical support team and our training services will make it possible for CDOT and all of our clients to get the most from our software.”
For further information about AutoTURN or any of Transoft Solutions’ suite of productivity enhancing tools, training solutions, or to download free software demos or sign up for web-based demonstrations, visit www.transoftsolutions.com.
About Transoft Solutions

Established in 1991, Transoft Solutions Inc. develops the most thoroughly researched and innovative CAD-based software for the engineering and architectural design communities. As an Autodesk Developer Network Professional and Bentley Developer Network Commercial member Transoft Solutions continues to deliver software second to none. Known as a world-wide industry leader, Transoft Solutions suite of productivity enhancing solutions have become the trusted de-facto standard for over 90% of the Top 100 ENR AEC firms, 85% of North American departments of transportation, and regulatory agencies including AASHTO.
For more information on Transoft Solutions’ family of products, please visit www.transoftsolutions.com or call direct 1.888.244.8387


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Transoft Solutions Inc.

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Tel: (604) 244-8387

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For Your Trip to Maui, Consider Staying in a Vacation Rental Property

PRLog (Press Release) – May 26, 2009 – There are very few vacations across the world that offer as much opportunity for adventure, excitement, and relaxation as Hawaii does. Surfing is perhaps one of the most popular pastimes vacationers and locals alike engage in during the summer months, but there are many other activities you can enjoy throughout the year as well. One of the most beloved islands to visit in Hawaii is Maui, particularly famed as being a “melting pot” of rich diversity and culture. Maui is the home of many sandy beaches, sweeping golf courses, extensive hiking trails, and exotic rainforests. It’s a beautiful island beloved by honeymooners, anniversary couples, families of all sizes, and lone travelers seeking exploration. For all of the tourists that visit this island each year, there is a substantial number of vacation rental properties that can comfortably and affordably accommodate just about everyone.
Kaananpali, Maui is a splendidly diverse city that hosts all of the best vacation activities Hawaii has to offer. With little more than 2,000 residents, this small city contains approximately six square miles of beaches, horseback riding trails, tropical trees, and oceanfront property. Lahaina, the capital of Hawaii, is nearby with opportunities to delve deeper in the state’s rich history by visiting the museum or taking a tour through the town. Resorts, rental condos, townhouses, and homes for rent are some of the most popular vacation properties that visitors use for a trip to Kaananpali. There are rental properties available at great prices in both Kaananpali and Lahaina.
Kihei is another city many tourists flock to when vacationing in Maui, Hawaii. The population of Kihei is larger than that of Kaananpali with the number of year-round residents amounting to just under 18,000. Kihei proffers miles of beachfront property that can be rented at incredibly reasonable prices when compared to less hospitable, standard hotels in the same general area. Although Kihei is a great destination for anyone in search of fun, the properties in this area are particularly ideal for families and other large groups. Three-bedroom (and more) condos, homes, and an assortment of resort options are available for negotiable durations of time, so you’ll have the choice of how long you’d like your trip to last.
Wailea’s population fits snuggly between Kaananpali and Kihei at approximately 6,500 annual residents. There are several resorts that line the beaches of Wailea, as well as a plethora of privately owned vacation rentals. These properties easily range among homes, villas, condos, and even townhouses large or small enough to accommodate any group, from a growing family to a retired couple. The majority of these properties can be found on or very near to the beautiful white beaches of Maui, so virtually all of your adventures will be within walking distance of your vacation home. With all of the great activities Maui offers, as well as fair, comparable prices in vacation rental properties, you could be only an airplane ride away from experiencing the trip of a lifetime.
Joel McLaughlin

Learn more about Hawaii Maui Vacation Rentals at http://hawaiimauivacationrentals.com/

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Car Park Rental Company, Rent My CarPark Announce Australian Car Parking Station Project

PRLog (Press Release) – May 19, 2009 – Most drivers experience a lot of stress and anxiety when trying to find a car park, especially in unfamiliar places. Drivers, who are unsure of the length of parking needed, can be risking large fines or are too worried about security.
With the quick and very simple search tools of http://www.RentmyCarpark.com.au , drivers are able to find the most convenient, secure and best value car parks. In general, parking stations offer more secure and better value for money parks over street parking. The project would also allow parking stations to advertise not only their location and contact details but also their hourly rates, operating hours, early bird rates and other relevant information such as the number of disabled parks.
Michael Dunne, the Managing Director of Rentmy Carpark said “This project will offer companies and local governments a unique opportunity to advertise their car parks, free of charge, and at the same time be guaranteed to reach their target audience every time.”
“All of our parking station ads are recognised as separate pages on the major search engines which makes it very easy for people to find our car park ads” – said Mr Dunne.

In order to help get this project off the ground http://www.RentmyCarpark.com.au  will offer their services to create a company’s account and also to load the companies parking station details onto their system. They will then hand over the account to the company for them to manage as required.

 

“Rentmy Carpark is committed to creating parking solutions for Australia, but we cannot do it on our own. We need the co-operation and help of all parking companies and local governments in order for this scheme to succeed.” said Mr Dunne.
To participate in the APS Project visit – http://www.rentmycarpark.com.au/contact-us/ ,  or call 0402 901 977 for further details.

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Rentmy Carpark is a privately owned website which was developed by four friends - an Engineer, a Chemist, a Charity Worker and a Salesman. We are also very lucky to have a small contingent of friends and family as loyal backers.

Hybrid Vehicle Buyer's Guide

PRLog (Press Release) – May 14, 2009 – Phoenix, AZ - A research report published by Energy Business Reports, "Hybrid Vehicle Buyer's Guide" examines and investigates the purchase of hybrid vehicles.
All the most trenchant questions that people ask when considering whether or not to buy a hybrid car are answered in this report:
·           How do you make up your mind about hybrid cars?
·           Are hybrid vehicles viable alternatives to regular gasoline vehicles?
·           In what circumstances is a hybrid car a better choice?
·           What are the real benefits of hybrid cars?
·           What criteria should be applied when buying hybrid cars?
This 60-page report is packed with information about the benefits of hybrid cars and how to buy hybrid vehicles.
Other Topics covered in this report include: Different Types of Hybrid Vehicles; How Hybrid Cars Work; and Guide to Buying a Hybrid Vehicle.
About the Publisher: "Hybrid Vehicle Buyer's Guide" is published by Energy Business Reports (www.EnergyBusinessReports.com), an energy industry think tank and leading source for energy industry information and research products.  View Report Details: http://www.energybusinessreports.com/shop/item.asp?itemi ...

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Russell Delivery Provides Quality Local Trucking Services Throughout Minnesota

PRLog (Press Release) – May 13, 2009 – Minneapolis, MN, Whether it’s a day, week, Month, or more, if you need a dedicated truck or a fleet of trucks to deliver your shipping needs, Russell Delivery can help. The drivers at Russell Delivery are both experienced and professional and adept at making local deliveries, dock to dock shipments, flatbed trucking and a variety of other trucking services here in the Twin Cities Metro Area.

Many of the local everyday routes here at Russell Delivery take us from dock to dock in Minneapolis and surrounding areas.  You may even discover that our trucks are right next door to the docks where your shipping request needs to be processed, making your trucking experience hassle free.

If you’re in need of a reliable Minnesota trucking company for your local trucking needs, look no further than Russell. Give Russell Delivery a try and see why their focus on quality and professionalism keeps customers coming back and makes them a leader in Minnesota trucking.

For more information on Russell Delivery, visit them on the web at: http://www.russelldelivery.com.

About Russell Delivery

Russell Delivery is a family owned and operated trucking company based out of Albertville Minnesota. Russell specializes in local and LTL trucking, dock to dock services, rush deliveries.  For over 25 years, Russell has provided their customers with the high quality services and competitive rates.

Russell Delivery takes joy in serving the trucking and freight needs of their customers. Whether it’s one pallet or a full load, one thing is for sure – no job is too big or too small.

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Russell Delivery is a family owned and operated trucking company based out of Albertville Minnesota. Russell specializes in local and LTL trucking, dock to dock services, rush deliveries. For over 25 years, Russell has provided their customers with the high quality services and competitive rates.

Russell Delivery takes joy in serving the trucking and freight needs of their customers. Whether it’s one pallet or a full load, one thing is for sure – no job is too big or too small.

2010 Cadillac Srx Demonstration Available At Cadillac Of Las Vegas

PRLog (Press Release) – May 11, 2009 – Las Vegas – The 2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover is coming soon to dealers in summer of 2009. In anticipation of the SRX launch, Cadillac of Las Vegas is currently offering customers the opportunity to test drive a demonstration of the all-new SRX.
The 2010 SRX was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January 2009 and was recently chosen as the Best 2010 model at the Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s International Auto show by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA).
The all-new SRX builds on Cadillac’s tradition of bold, head-turning design. The exterior features a dramatic diving gesture on the body side to impart the feeling of movement. Inside, hand-cut-and-sewn coverings on the instrument panel and ambient lighting details convey a finely tailored cabin.
“The 2010 SRX Crossover is a compelling choice for mid-sized luxury crossover customers who are also style-conscious. We encourage customers to visit Cadillac of Las Vegas to test drive the SRX and experience it first-hand,” said Sebastian Valente, General Manager of Cadillac of Las Vegas.
The SRX is powered by a new, fuel-efficient direct injected 3.0L V-6 that delivers 265 horsepower and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. A 2.8L turbocharged V-6 will be available late fall 2009. The 2010 SRX seats five, with generous occupant and cargo room, and can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
The 2010 SRX also features numerous advanced electronic features. Highlights include a "pop-up" navigation screen featuring 3D imaging; adaptive forward lighting that swivels the headlamps in synch with vehicle steering; power liftgate with adjustable height setting; integrated hard disc drive for audio storage and a dual-screen system for rear entertainment.

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Cadillac of Las Vegas includes Cadillac of Las Vegas East and Cadillac of Las Vegas West which service the Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder, and Clark County areas of Nevada. Both locations offer a comprehensive selection of Cadillac new-car and used-car inventory, including Certified Pre-Owned Cadillacs. For more information, visit Cadillac of Las Vegas West at www.cadillacoflasvegaswest.com or Cadillac Las Vegas East at www.cadillacoflasvegas.com.

Portcalls & Arl Release Online Schedule Inquiry Portal

PRLog (Press Release) – May 04, 2009 – MANILA, PHILIPPINES and HONG KONG, PRC,  – PortCalls and arl-shipping.com have announced the release of the arl-shipping.com powered schedule inquiry facility on PortCalls’ web-site, portcalls.com.
The free online schedule inquiry allows the transport community, including shippers and forwarders, to get an overview of suitable departures and arrivals in the context of the Philippine market. The portal will later be expanded to provide online and instant freight quotes and bookings from liner agents interested in providing the service to their customers. Additionally the scope of the transport providers will be increased to include NVOCCs, forwarders and consolidators offering domestic feeder service points connections, inland LCL warehouse delivery as well as door-to-door pick-up and delivery services, supplementing the port-port services of liner agents.
PortCalls publisher Liza Almonte said the new service complements information offered by the twice-a-week PortCalls newspaper and other online services on the PortCalls website. “We are proud to provide the first self-service offering of its kind in Philippines. The service will free shippers, consignees and staff in the transport industry from trivial business transactions like schedule inquiries, freight quote requests and bookings so they can better invest their time adding value to their customer’s supply chain services,” she adds.
arl-shipping.com’s René Bendt says more e-Portals will be launched in the near future with shipping communities, shipping gazettes and transportation associations, allowing each of these channels to complement other services to their respective focus groups.
ARL’s e-Portal is a web application with strong security, authentication, and encrypted data exchange requiring internet connection and Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. On ARL’s site for shipping solutions, arl-shipping.com, interested transport providers can request an on-line presentation and sign-up for using platform. For additional information on the ARL e-Portal Platform, contact Evgeny Drokov or visit arl-shipping.com.
About PortCalls
Manila, Philippines-based PortCalls is a twice-a-week newspaper featuring local and international news on the transportation industry as well as complete international shipping schedules. It is read by shippers and cargo service providers all over the country. PortCalls also organizes seminars and conferences for the transportation community. Other products are books and manuals such as the annual PortCalls Philippine Cargo Transport Directory. PortCalls and its other products are published by ProQuest Publishing, Inc.
Contact: Liza Almonte

Phone: +632 5527072

Email: lizaalmonte@gmail.com

Web: portcalls.com

Postal address: Unit 1402 Sunset View Towers, 2230 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300, Philippines
About arl-shipping.com
arl-shipping.com Limited, based in Hong Kong, provides innovative and configurable e-Services to the global transport community. arl-shipping.com e-Services are marketed, developed, hosted and supported by ARL Consulting B.V.
Contact: Evgeny Drokov

Phone: +31 641 348080

Email: ed@arl-consulting.com

Web: arl-shipping.com

Postal address: arl-shipping.com Limited

Unit M8, Mezzanine Floor

New Henry House, 10 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong

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arl-shipping.com Limited, based in Hong Kong, provides innovative and configurable e-Services to the global transport community. arl-shipping.com e-Services are marketed, developed, hosted and supported by ARL Consulting B.V.