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Recent Headlines - Automotive: Classic Autos

Jerry Seinfeld Gives His Vintage Fiat a Spin for AUTOMOBILE Magazine: Seinfeld is Guest Columnist in June Issue of AUTOMOBILE Magazine NEWS FACTS - 2008-05-08

Asia Travel Company Emphasizes Luxury Travel to India with Cultural Immersion: Asia Transpacific Journeys Responds to Increased Demand For Custom India Travel India is emerging as one of the world's must-see travel destinations. Asia Transpacific Journeys, a luxury Asia travel company specializing in Custom India Travel and luxury tours to India has developed itineraries that go beyond the iconic visit to the Taj Mahal, in order to meet increased demand from travelers who wish to explore the multi-cultural facets of Northern India and the Himalaya or explore lush, tropical Southern India. - 2008-04-29

HD Theater and Mecum Auction Company Announce the First Live HD Auto Auction Series, Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars and More, Starting Saturday, March 29 from 8-11 PM ET Revving up its programming engine, today HD Theater and Mecum Auction Company announced MECUM AUTO AUCTION: MUSCLE CARS AND MORE, the first live high-definition auto auction weekly series covering Mecum's premier events, specializing in high-end muscle cars, timeless classics and rare exotics. MECUM AUTO AUCTION: MUSCLE CARS AND MORE premieres Saturday, March 29 from 8-11 PM ET on HD Theater, Discovery Networks' original HD network which brought viewers the first live HD footage from space in 2006 and from an Antarctic solar eclipse in 2003. The live series runs for six consecutive Saturdays starting March 29 and then culminates with a special grand finale on Saturday, May 17 from 2-6 and 8-11 PM ET live from Mecum's 21st Annual Spring Classic, where over 1,000 cars will hit the auction block. - 2008-02-26

Mecum Collector Car Auction a $15.2 Million Success: Strong Muscle Car and Corvette Sales and Record Crowd Set Pace for 2008 Mecum sold $15.2 million worth of Muscle cars and Corvettes during its 3-day car auction in Kissimmee, Florida at Osceola Heritage Park. A total of 778 vehicles were offered with 445 cars selling under the hammer January 24-26, 2008. "A 60% auction is a good indicator that the collector car market beats to its own drum while other markets and industries are currently adjusting to the recent fluctuation of stocks and oil prices," said CEO Dana Mecum. Bidder, consignor and spectator spirit and enthusiasm was high and not dampened by rainy weather. - 2008-02-04

Mecum Relocates Auction to Indianapolis for TV Series: "Mecum Announces Location, Date and Name Change for Spring Event" Mecum is relocating its founding Belvidere Spring Classic Auction to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. The auction has traditionally been held in Illinois over Memorial Day weekend. According to CEO Dana Mecum, "The 2008 event will be held one week earlier May 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th and return to its original name, Dana Mecum's Spring Classic." The auction takes place one week prior to the Indianapolis 500. - 2008-01-11

Motor Trend Names Toyota Tundra 2008 Truck of the Year(TM): Toyota Delivers a Full-Size Pickup that Matches Detroit Rivals Motor Trend (www.motortrend.com), the world's automotive authority and part of SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA, today announced the selection of the all-new Toyota Tundra as its 2008 Truck of the Year(TM). The complete report on Motor Trend's 2008 Truck of the Year(TM) will be published in the magazine's February issue, available on newsstands January 1, 2008. - 2007-12-18

Marubeni Acquires Aftermarket Distributor Prime Automotive Warehouse Marubeni America Corporation, www.marubeni-usa.com, along with Marubeni Corporation of Japan and Marubeni Automotive (collectively "Marubeni"), have acquired the Olive Branch, Mississippi based Prime Automotive Warehouse ("Prime") for an undisclosed amount. Prime, www.primeautomotive.com, established in 1982, is an industry leader in the distribution of aftermarket auto parts, chemicals, and tools to its large reseller customer base. Prime mainly markets its products through a monthly catalog. - 2007-10-26

RocketCity (RCAU) Announces: Nissan and Infiniti Dealers Nationwide Begin Utilizing CompleteAuto Software to List Vehicles on eBay Motors. Contracts with over 23 Nissan and Infiniti Dealers Jump Start Sales Campaign for June. Rocket City Automotive Group, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: RCAU), announced today that Nissan and Infiniti retailers nationwide have began utilizing the CompleteAuto Listing Software for eBay Motors as nearly 25 of its retailers have finalized software contracts. RCAU's June sales campaign will start ahead of its forecasted week-one goals as the described Nissan and Infiniti contracts yield immediate revenues. - 2007-06-06

Xtime and Customer Traac Eliminate Customers' Phone Frustration at Dealership Service Departments: Seventy Dealerships Nationwide Have Enrolled in Remote Call Center Service in Seven Months Xtime, Inc. (www.xtime.com), the leading provider of CRM solutions for dealership service operations and Customer Traac, Inc. (www.customertraac.net), a Minnesota-based call center and marketing services provider, today announced their partnership to help dealership service departments book more appointments and increase revenue. - 2007-05-18

2 Attachment Super Chevy, CARS Inc. and the Roadster Shop Unite to Launch Project American Heroes: Brands Will Work Together to Build and Auction a Custom 1957 Chevy for U.S. Military Personnel in Need PRIMEDIA's Super Chevy magazine today announced it is teaming up with CARS Inc. and the Roadster Shop to recreate a classic 1957 Chevrolet convertible and sell it at the world-renowned Barrett-Jackson car auction to benefit the Armed Forces Foundation. The endeavor is called Project American Heroes (www.projectamericanheroes.org) and all proceeds from the sale will go to help the families of fallen and disabled soldiers. - 2007-05-02

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