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NAVTEQ to Present at Bear Stearns Technology/Communications/Internet Conference

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Presentation Will Be Webcast Live on June 12, 2007

CHICAGO, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NAVTEQ (NYSE:NVT) , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced today it will present at the Bear Stearns Technology/Communications/Internet Conference on June 12, 2007.

1-800 Radiator Earns Outstanding Franchisee Satisfaction in Independent Review

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide auto parts distributor 1-800 RADIATOR, has received an outstanding franchisee satisfaction review in an independent survey conducted by Franchise Business Review, the franchise industry's leading market research company.

Thule Closes the Acquisition of Case Logic After Anti-Trust Approval

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MALMO, Sweden, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Thule, the world leader in Sports Utility Transportation, announces the closing of the Case Logic acquisition after approval of relevant anti-trust authorities. The transaction was originally announced on April 30th, 2007.

IAS Adds Universal Warranty Corporation to List of VSC Rating Providers within SmartMenu Software

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AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IAS announced today that dealers using IAS' SmartMenu software system will now be able to electronically rate Universal Warranty Corporation (UWC) service contracts within the software. This free service gives users a one-click method to acquire available rates for a given vehicle and customer. UWC joins CNA National Warranty Corporation, Protective, and GE Auto Warranty Services as available rate providers within SmartMenu.

TRW Closes Previously Announced Secondary Common Stock Offering by Selling Stockholders

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LIVONIA, Mich., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) today announced the closing of its secondary public offering of 11 million shares of its common stock by an affiliate of The Blackstone Group L.P., Automotive Investors L.L.C. (the "Blackstone Affiliate"), and by certain members of TRW management (the "Offering"). TRW did not receive any proceeds related to the Offering, nor did its total number of shares of common stock outstanding change as a result of the Offering.

Prior to the Offering, TRW was considered a "controlled company" within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange corporate governance rules due to the majority voting control of 56.4% held by the Blackstone Affiliate. As a result of the Offering, the Blackstone Affiliate's voting control now stands at approximately 46.4%. Accordingly, TRW has ceased to be a "controlled company" and therefore is required to comply with certain corporate governance requirements, which the Company is permitted to phase-in over the next 12 months.

Mizati Appoints Frederick Croft as New COO

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LOS ANGELES, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mizati Luxury Alloy Wheels, Inc. (Other OTC: MZTI), a branded distributor of high quality luxury alloy wheels for passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, announced toady that Frederick W. Croft has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Mr. Croft will concentrate on strengthening the daily operations, resources and profitability of the company.

"Fred has substantial experience as an executive building sales, marketing and brand management for developing companies. He also brings skill and experience in negotiations and corporate finance management. We are excited to have someone with his exceptional talent join Mizati as our Chief Operating Officer," said Hazel Chu, Mizati's President and Chief Executive Officer.

Spartan Motors Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split

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CHARLOTTE, Mich., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a 3-for-2 stock split. The stock split will be issued on June 28, 2007 to shareholders of record on June 14, 2007. Shareholders will receive one additional share of common stock for every two shares held.

"This stock split represents the Board's confidence in Spartan's strategy for growth over the next three to five years," said David R. Wilson, chairman of Spartan Motors.

Axia Group Announces Dividend of Stock in MSEM to Axia Shareholders

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SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Axia Group, Inc. (OTC Pinksheets: AXGO), announced today that its plan to distribute a dividend to shareholders of Axia in the form of restricted common stock in MotorSports Emporium (OTCBB: MSEM). On May 2, 2007, Axia sold its subsidiary of the company, International Building Technologies, to MotorSports Emporium Inc. for $1.0 million cash and 20 million shares of restricted common stocks of MSEM.

Spartan Motors Announces Webcast of May 30th Analyst Day

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CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) will host an analyst day for analysts and institutional investors at its headquarters in Charlotte, Mich. from 7:30 a.m. ET to 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 30, 2007.

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Doubles First Quarter 2007 Sales

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NEWTON, N.C., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) a "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company, has announced today that the company's 1st quarter 10Q included the following comparisons to the 1st quarter of 2006:

-- 112% growth in Quarterly Sales - $321K vs. $151K
-- 359% growth in Quarterly Gross profit - $183K vs. $40K

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