etnies Becomes Newest Partner of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

 Official Footwear of Motocross

MORGANTOWN, WV – January 17, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports have announced that etnies, a leader in action sports footwear, has signed on to become the newest supporter of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, becoming “The Official Footwear of Motocross.”

“etnies has a long history in motocross and we continue to sponsor some of the industry’s top talent,” said Mike Regan, Global Brand Director for etnies. “We support what the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series has done for the sport of motocross, and by joining this highly-respected series as the official footwear sponsor, we can connect with their core fan base at every event.”

etnies’ partnership with Pro Motocross is a multi-year deal for the sport. The brand has been a part of the industry for many years, sponsoring some of the most popular names on two wheels, including TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Honda’s Chad Reed, the 2009 Pro Motocross Champion and a 2012 title favorite. As “The Official Footwear of Motocross,” etnies will have a presence at all 12 rounds of the championship, both on and off the track, particularly when it comes to merchandise sales.

“The etnies brand is a solid addition to our expanding lineup of partners for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship,” said Alli’s Mark Carter. “They bring strong global lifestyle brand equity to the Series and we look forward to expanding our motocross fan base with them onboard.”

etnies will begin its tenure as a partner of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship beginning with the season-opening round at Hangtown, in Rancho Cordova, Calif. The 2012 season is set to kick-off on Saturday, May 19, and will travel throughout the country before returning to California on Saturday, September 8, for the inaugural event from the brand new Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, in Lake Elsinore, Calif.

Ticket info for every round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship can be found at www.allisports.com. Fans won’t want to miss the chance to take advantage of special early-bird ticket sales!

For additional information please visit AlliSports.com/motocross plus “like” the American Motocross Facebook page and “follow” @americanmx on Twitter for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship action.

For more information on the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, please log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.
More information about etnies and its products can be found at etnies.com.

For media information about the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, please contact MX Sports Pro Racing via email at media@mxsportsproracing.com.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s most prestigious motocross series – the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli Sports
Alli Sports is an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission is to connect fans with athletes and brands through best in class events, media, and authentic branded products. Alli Sports includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli Media which creates, produces, and distributes original content; Alli Ride Shop an online retailer carrying top skate and BMX consumer products; and Alli MotoShop an online retailer carrying top moto consumer products. Alli Sports is owned by NBC Sports. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving performance additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the “Official Motor Oil of the Pro Motocross Championship.” Visit www.LucasOil.com.

AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.

NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January of 2011, the broad reach and storied history of NBC Sports united with Comcast’s 24/7 ability to super-serve fans to create the NBC Sports Group. The new sports media company consists of an array of broadcast television, cable television and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports & Olympics, Golf Channel, Versus, 11 SportNets (regional sports networks) and their respective websites. Together, the new combined assets of the NBC Sports Group possess an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the Olympics, NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, IndyCar, Wimbledon, French Open, Tour de France and Kentucky Derby

etnies
Established in 1986, etnies is the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. etnies not only pushed the envelope by creating the first pro model skate shoe, but it pioneered technological advances and changed the face of skateboard footwear forever. Today, etnies’ vision, led by owner and skateboarder Pierre-André Senizergues, is to remain the leading action sports company committed to creating innovative products that provide the most style, comfort and protection possible. etnies stays true to its roots by sponsoring world class skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, moto x, BMX and auto teams and continues its dedication by giving back to each of these communities. For additional information, visit etnies.com.

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ADP Announces Acquisition of Randstad’s Payroll Business in India

Strategic Expansion Opens up Access to High-Growth Indian Human Resources Business Process Outsourcing Market

ROSELAND, NJ – January 16, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – ADP®, a leading provider of human resource outsourcing, payroll services, tax and compliance services, benefits administration and accounts payable solutions, today announced that it has acquired the Indian payroll business of Randstad Holding nv, NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, from its Indian subsidiary Ma Foi Randstad. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Ma Foi Consulting Solutions Ltd., the Indian company acquired by ADP from Ma Foi Randstad, offers managed payroll services and social benefits administration to clients across India through a fully customized payroll engine.  The company uses this platform to serve approximately 350 brand-name multinational and domestic clients.  As part of the transaction, ADP will take on a team of over 200 new associates.

Ma Foi and ADP have partnered in the marketing and operation of ADP Streamline® service since 2009.  ADP Streamline, a key offering in ADP’s growing multinational client portfolio, is the company’s payroll solution for clients with small to mid-sized presence in multiple countries across the world.  This acquisition supports ADP’s broader strategy to expand its global footprint in human resources business process outsourcing (HR BPO) across large and developing markets.

Mark Benjamin, President, ADP Employer Services International, commented, “I am very pleased to take our longstanding partnership with Ma Foi to the ownership phase.  ADP’s acquisition of Ma Foi Consulting Solutions gives us a direct presence in the large and developing Indian market for HR BPO.  This acquisition also enhances our ability to meet the needs of our large multinational clients with operations in India, whom we serve through our ADP Streamline and GlobalView® solutions.”

Rahul Goyal, President of Ma Foi Consulting Solutions, who will continue to manage the business for ADP, added:  “We are delighted to become a part of the ADP team.  ADP has an excellent reputation and track record in the payroll and HR industry around the world. We look forward to strengthening our service offering to domestic and multinational companies operating in the Indian marketplace through increased focus and investment as a result of this strategic combination.”

About ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP), with about $10 billion in revenues and approximately 570,000 clients, is one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging over 60 years of experience, ADP offers a wide range of human resource, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP’s easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine, recreational vehicle, and heavy equipment dealers throughout the world.  For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1.800.225.5237 or visit the company’s Web site at www.ADP.com.

For more information please contact:

Public Relations, ADP
(973) 974-7612
public_relations@adp.com

SOURCE: Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

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Sparta Welcomes McCook, IL to Its Municipal Lease Program

NEW YORK, NY – January 4, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Sparta Commercial Services, Inc. (OTCBB: SRCO) today announced that McCook, IL has become the latest municipality to join Sparta’s Municipal Lease Program with the acquisition of new industrial maintenance equipment. The transaction also represents a further expansion of the asset class range that the Sparta Program can and will support, which includes police motorcycles and cruisers, tactical and utility vehicles, fire and emergency equipment, and virtually all types of essential equipment considered necessary by a given jurisdiction.

According to Sparta, the continuing growth of its Municipal Lease Program reflects a desire among an increasing number of municipalities across the United States to lower their annual capital outlays at a time when they are challenged by decreasing revenues but still require equipment for essential services. Sparta’s Municipal Lease Program offers municipalities the opportunity to conserve capital within their annual budgets.  Leasing the equipment allows for payments to be made over time, rather than paying the entire purchase price up front.

Derek Molis, McCook’s Director of Operations and Events, commented, “This was our first experience with Sparta’s Municipal Lease Division, and the people there were helpful and thoughtful, and worked closely with us through the entire process. They handled our leasing arrangement with an acute knowledge concerning governmental processes and procedures, and we are very pleased with the quality of their involvement.”

Joe Moran, representative for Atlas First Access Material Handling, the vendor  providing the equipment for the transaction, commented, “All I can say is that although this was our first experience with Sparta’s Municipal Leasing Program, their attention to detail, outstanding communications, and overall professionalism, was everything we could have hoped for. We hope to utilize their services more often with our other municipal clients.”

Summing up, Anthony Havens, Sparta’s CEO, said, “As we expand the asset classes of leasable equipment, and as we bring on an ever-increasing number of cities, states, towns and villages to our Municipal Lease Program, our commitment to the principle of providing a more cost-effective way for municipalities to acquire the essential equipment they need is continually reinforced. We understand the economic difficulties governmental agencies are facing, and whenever we can help with our Municipal Lease Program, we’re particularly pleased.”

About Sparta Commercial Services, Inc.

Sparta Commercial Services, Inc. is a New York-based nationwide, multi-product and services company focused primarily on the powersports, recreation, and auto industries. Through its subsidiary, Specialty Reports, Inc. the Company offers a range of much-in-demand online tools and products that include a competitively priced Specialty Mobile App product for Powersports, Recreational Vehicle, Watercraft, and Auto dealers, utilizing the most advanced technologies currently available (www.specialtymobileapps.com); Cyclechex Motorcycle History Reports (www.cyclechex.com); RV Checks for Recreational Vehicle History Reports (www.rvchecks.com); and CarVin Report (www.carvinreport.com), with all of the vehicle history reports cited above designed for consumers and retail dealers. Sparta also offers consumer financing products through a nationwide network of powersports dealers, and an ever-growing Municipal Leasing Program for local and/or state agencies throughout the country seeking a better and more economical way to finance their essential equipment needs, from police motorcycles and cruisers, to EMS equipment and busses, to virtually any type of material required. Sparta is an innovative and diversified Company dedicated to identifying the needs and interests of its targeted markets, and developing products and services specifically designed to meet those needs and interests now, and well into the future.

Contact:
Sandra L. Ahman
Corporate Secretary
Sparta Commercial Services, Inc.
(212) 239-2666

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are valid only as of today and we disclaim any obligation to update this information. Actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to potential future losses, obtaining, satisfying terms of, and amount of credit lines, competition, financing and commercial agreements and strategic alliances, seasonality, potential fluctuations in operating results and rate of growth, management of potential growth, system interruption, consumer and industry trends, limited operating history, and government regulation. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. Further information regarding these and other risks is described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available on its website at: http://www.sec.gov

SOURCE: Sparta Commercial Services, Inc.

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ADP Expands Availability of Mobile Solutions App in the United States

Free App for Eligible ADP Clients Enables Workers to Access their HR, Payroll, Retirement Savings and Time and Attendance via a Mobile Device

ROSELAND, NJ – November 21, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  ADP ®, a leading provider of human resource outsourcing, payroll services, benefits administration as well as integrated computing solutions for vehicle dealers, today announced it is making its popular ADP® Mobile Solutions application available to additional ADP clients in the United States.

Effective immediately, small businesses using the company’s innovative online payroll management solution, RUN Powered by ADP®, as well as those utilizing its comprehensive human resources outsourcing solution, ADP TotalSource(SM), will be able to access the ADP Mobile Solutions app. The expanded availability means that more than 100,000 additional ADP clients, with potentially millions of employee users, will be able to access a variety of their HR and Payroll information using a mobile device – anytime, anywhere.

Since its introduction in July of this year, more than 8,000 ADP clients are now using the ADP Mobile Solutions app, enabling their employees to view items such as recent pay statements, access corporate directories and company news, manage time and attendance, and review ADP Retirement Savings information remotely. During that time, the app has been downloaded more than 36,000 times from the Apple® App Store.

Associates of clothing retailer ANN INC., the parent company of Ann Taylor, Loft, Ann Taylor Factory Stores and Loft Outlets, are among those now utilizing the ADP Mobile Solutions app.

“The ADP mobile app allows ANN INC.’s workforce ready access to pay information anytime, anywhere as they need it,” said Michael Kingston, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Transformation and Technology, ANN INC. “The PIN feature for quick login is a big win for accessibility.”

“The rapid adoption and overwhelmingly positive response to the ADP Mobile Solutions app among our clients and their employees are a strong indication that organizations are realizing the benefits of an empowered mobile workforce,” said Don Weinstein, Senior Vice President, Product Management at ADP.  “The ADP Mobile Solutions application helps clients ensure that their employees are engaged and productive, by giving them access to the tools and information they need, whenever and wherever they need them.”

Study Indicates Strong Demand among Employers for Mobile HR Solutions

A recent study conducted by VDC Research and the ADP Research Institute (ADPRI), a specialized group of market research professionals within ADP, found that early adopters are experiencing strong benefits from mobile HR solutions, ranging from workforce productivity and attracting talent, to increased employee satisfaction. Organizations of all sizes are also increasingly viewing mobile HR access for employees as a critical function when evaluating the capabilities of next-generation HR solutions and services.  Conducted across 400 mid-sized and large U.S. organizations, the study found that mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, are proving to be an effective means to achieve improved worker productivity, real-time decision making, and workforce satisfaction, A full copy of the whitepaper, entitled: “Mobile HR Solutions: Connecting & Empowering Your Workforce,” can be downloaded for free by clicking here.

ADP Mobile Solutions Requirements

The ADP Mobile Solutions app is currently available to ADP clients who operate in the United States and utilize one or more applicable ADP solution offerings, such as payroll, time and attendance, and benefits. There is no additional charge to use the ADP Mobile Solutions application. It is available for download through the Apple® App Store for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® touch devices.  It is also available using the browser of Apple®, Android™ and Blackberry® devices by entering: https://mobile.adp.com (employees must already have an ADP User ID and password).

For more information on the ADP Mobile Solutions app, please visit http://www.adp.com/mobilesolutions.

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP), with about $10 billion in revenues and approximately 570,000 clients, is one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions.  Leveraging over 60 years of experience, ADP offers a wide range of human resource, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source.  ADP’s easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes.  ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine, recreational vehicle, and heavy equipment dealers throughout the world.   For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1.800.225.5237 or visit the company’s Web site at www.ADP.com.

Contact:

Jim Larkin
ADP
(973) 407-9714
jim_larkin@adp.com

SOURCE: ADP

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0: Biggest 911 Engine Ever Offered

Limited-edition car is packed with motorsport technology

ATLANTA, GA – April 28, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The 911 GT3 RS, one of Porsche’s most popular, coveted and successful track-inspired production cars, has been given a final, thrilling injection of thoroughbred motorsport technology resulting in the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0. Limited to 600 vehicles worldwide, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 brings together in a sports car the attributes that have made the Porsche 911 GT3 a consistent winner on the race track.

The motorsport-derived 4.0-liter engine, already the highest displacement 911 engine ever, also features the highest per-liter output — 125 horsepower (hp) per liter — from a naturally aspirated Porsche flat-six engine. The engine uses forged pistons, the connecting rods are fashioned from titanium, and the crankshaft has been lifted unchanged from the 911 GT3 RSR race car. It achieves its maximum power of 500 hp at 8,250 rpm. Maximum torque of 339 ft/lbs is reached at 5,750 rpm.

The 911 GT3 RS 4.0 offers truly impressive performance, lapping the famed Nurburgring-Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 27 seconds. Available exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 sprints from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.8 seconds, and with its gearing designed for the race circuit it reaches the 124 mph mark on the race track in under 12 seconds.

The 911 GT3 RS 4.0′s outstanding driving dynamics come from numerous, meticulously coordinated details. In addition to using suspension components typically encountered in motor racing, weight reduction is also of supreme importance. Equipped as standard with lightweight components such as light but strong carbon fiber sport bucket seats, carbon fiber front fenders and luggage compartment lid, and weight-optimized carpets, the two-seater’s ready-for-action weight is just 2,998 lbs with a full fuel tank. The 911 GT3 RS 4.0′s power-to-weight ratio is 5.99 lbs/hp.

This limited edition 911 is painted Carrara White as standard and emphasizes its proximity to motor racing by its dynamic appearance. Signature characteristics are the wide track, the low vehicle position, the large rear wing with side plates, central twin tailpipe, and the aerodynamically optimized body. Air deflection vanes mounted on either side of the front bumper – called ‘flics’ or dive planes – make their first appearance on a production Porsche. They create increased downforce on the front axle, and together with the steeply inclined rear wing, provide aerodynamics on par with its performance capabilities. As a result, at the 193 mph top track speed, aerodynamic forces exert an additional 426 lbs of downforce, thus pushing the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 onto the road.

With a manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at $185,000 (excluding destination), the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 goes on sale in the United States in late 2011.

About Porsche Cars North America

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga. is the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche sports cars, the Cayenne SUV and Panamera Gran Turismo. Established in 1984, it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and employs approximately 220 people who provide parts, service, marketing and training for 196 dealers. They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the brand’s 63-year history and leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety and efficiency. At the core of this success is Porsche’s proud racing heritage that boasts some 30,000 motorsport wins to date.

Follow us: www.twitter.com/Porsche and www.facebook.com/Porsche

SOURCE: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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EPA Decision to Permit Higher Ethanol Levels in Gasoline Triggers Trade Groups’ Filing of Petition to Mandate the Continued Availability of E10 Fuel

Auto, marine, motorcycle, outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft, snowmobile manufacturers and user groups file petition with EPA to ensure continued availability of E10 designed for millions of consumer products

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 23, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Auto, marine, motorcycle, outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft and snowmobile groups filed a petition today asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure the continued sale and availability of gasoline blends of no greater than 10 percent ethanol (E10) for the 400 million engine products used by tens of millions of people every day in the U.S. These products were not designed, built or warranted to run on any fuel containing more than ten percent ethanol. The groups are concerned that retailers are not prepared to offer both E10 and E15 at their stations, and given the choice, may opt to offer E15 only.

“Misfueling is our prime concern, and we foresee that consumers will be forced to fuel with E15 unless EPA requires stations to carry both legacy (E10) and new E15 fuels,” said Kris Kiser, speaking on behalf of the organizations. “Many stations may not be equipped to accommodate an additional fuel, leading them to choose between E15 and E10 fuels – and E15 will likely win out since it may be more profitable for them to carry. This means consumers might have no choice but to fuel with E15, and there will be little to prevent them from misfueling when they come in with a lawnmower, chainsaw, motorcycle, snowmobile, boat or older car.”

The organizations point out that EPA’s prior experience with fuel transitions and misfueling demonstrates that labeling alone is insufficient to prevent misfueling. In 1974, as EPA led the transition to unleaded fuels, the Agency reported a misfueling rate of 15 percent over ten years after the introduction of unleaded gasoline.

The petition for rulemaking, filed with the U.S. EPA, says that with a partial waiver ruling, EPA cannot assure E10 fuel will be available for legacy fleet, and therefore, the petitioners request that EPA, consistent with prior precedent, ensure continued consumer choice by requiring the continued sale of gasoline blends of no greater than E10 fuel.

The petition says that EPA must assure continued availability of E10 for three specific reasons.

• There is a strong potential that the reduced volume of E10 fuel required in the marketplace might result in the elimination of supply, further eroding the availability of a fuel needed for millions of off-road, small engine equipment,
• EPA must create legal obligations that ensure that the conditions on which the waivers were based can be fulfilled, and
• EPA has enough evidence that emission control devices would be significantly “impaired” by E15 to support a requirement for E10.

A detailed fact sheet on the joint petition filing can be found at: http://members.opei.org/news/detail.dot?id=12146

Background

Growth Energy, an ethanol industry trade group, petitioned the EPA in March 2009 to raise the limit on ethanol in gasoline from 10 to 15 percent. Several engine product and auto manufacturers as well as others urged EPA to be deliberative in its review process, assuring thorough and adequate testing to assure that E15 would not harm existing products or pose safety risks. By approving E15 use in a small subset of engines on the road, there is a high risk that consumers will unknowingly or mistakenly put E15 in products for which it has not been approved.

About Global Automakers

The Association, formerly known as AIAM, serves as the voice of international automobile manufacturers in the United States. Today, it represent the U.S. subsidiaries of 15 motor vehicle manufacturers who produce 40 percent of all vehicles built in America and also account for 40 percent of total U.S. auto sales. For more information, visit www.globalautomakers.org.

About ISMA

The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association – is a non-profit organization representing the four snowmobile manufacturers (Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris, and Yamaha.) The organization and its members support and interact with customer (enthusiast) associations throughout the world in protecting and promoting recreational public access for snowmobilers and in supporting and promoting safe, responsible snowmobile behavior. The organization interacts with government agencies worldwide in advocating responsible regulation and positive market oriented standards.

About Motorcycle Industry Council

The Motorcycle Industry Council exists to preserve, protect and promote motorcycling through government relations, communications and media relations, statistics and research, aftermarket programs, development of data communications standards, and activities surrounding technical and regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit, national industry association, the MIC seeks to support motorcyclists by representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts and accessories, and members of allied trades such as insurance, finance and investment companies, media companies and consultants.

The MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office adjacent to Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since 1914. Visit the MIC at www.mic.org.

About NMMA

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry in North America. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.nmma.org.

About OPEI

OPEI is an international trade association representing more than 80 engine and equipment manufacturers worldwide in the utility, forestry, landscape, and lawn and garden industry. OPEI is a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Standards Organization (ISO) in the development of safety standards. For more information, visit www.OPEI.org.

About ROHVA

The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association is a national industry organization that promotes the safe and responsible use of ROVs. ROHVA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop equipment, configuration and performance standards. Based in Irvine, Calif., the not-for-profit association is sponsored by Arctic Cat, BRP, Kawasaki, Polaris and Yamaha. For more information visit ROHVA.org.

About SVIA

The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America^® promotes the safe and responsible use of all-terrain vehicles through rider training, public awareness campaigns and state legislation. Additionally, the SVIA works to preserve access to off-road lands and expand riding opportunities. The SVIA is a resource for ATV research, statistics and vehicle standards. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the SVIA develops standards for the equipment, configuration and performance requirements of ATVs.

Based in Irvine, Calif., the SVIA is a not-for-profit industry association sponsored by Arctic Cat, BRP, Honda, Kawasaki, KYMCO, Polaris, Suzuki, Tomberlin and Yamaha. Visit the SVIA online at www.svia.org. For safety information or to enroll in the ATV RiderCourse^SM nearest you, visit www.atvsafety.org or call (800) 887-2887.

Full list of participating organizations:

American Motorcyclist Association

Association of Global Automakers

Association of Marina Industries

BoatUS

International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association

Motorcycle Industry Council

National Boating Federation

National Marine Manufacturers Associations

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

Personal Watercraft Industry Association

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association

Specialty Vehicle Institute of America

 

Contacts

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)
Kris Kiser, 703-549-7600
EVP at OPEI
kkiser@opei.org
or
Caroline March-Long, 434-295-5938
Caroline@FourLeafPR.com
or
Global Automakers
Annemarie Pender, 202-650-5548
apender@globalautomakers.org
or
International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA)
Ed Klim, 517-339-7788
www.snowmobile.org
or
Motorcycle Industry Council
Pamela Amette, 949-727-4211, ext. 3047
pamette@mic.org
or
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
Christine Pomorski, 202-737-9774
cpomorski@nmma.org

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U.S. Private Sector Employment Increased by 297,000 Jobs in December, According to ADP National Employment Report

ROSELAND, NJ – January 05, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Private-sector employment increased by 297,000 from November to December on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report® released today. The ADP National Employment Report, created by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP®), in partnership with Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC, is derived from actual payroll data and measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each month.

Nonfarm Private Employment Highlights – December Report:

•	Total employment:	+297,000
•	Small businesses*	+117,000
•	Medium businesses**	+144,000
•	Large businesses***	+36,000
•	Goods-producing sector:	+27,000
•	Service-providing sector:	+270,000
Addendum:
•	Manufacturing industry:	+23,000
* Small businesses represent payrolls with 1-49 employees
** Medium businesses represent payrolls with 50-499 employees
*** Large businesses represent payrolls with more than 499 employees
Note: All data included in the ADP National Employment Report is based on size of payroll. In some cases, small and medium-size payrolls belong to businesses employing more workers than indicated by the size grouping.

According to the ADP Report, employment in the service-providing sector rose by 270,000 in December, the eleventh consecutive monthly gain and the largest monthly increase in the history of the report. Employment in the goods-producing sector rose 27,000, the second consecutive monthly gain and the largest since February 2006. Manufacturing employment rose 23,000, also the second consecutive monthly gain. Construction employment was unchanged in December, ending continuous monthly declines since June 2007.

“Today’s ADP National Employment Report shows a large increase in U.S. private sector employment, with significant gains in both the goods-producing and service-providing sectors, as well as across all size businesses,” said Gary C. Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer of ADP. ”Employment growth has accelerated over the last few months. The recent decisions by our nation’s policymakers to extend and enact tax cuts for the short-term are positive, but more can be done. The new Congress has a great opportunity to support ongoing job creation by enacting tax policies and creating business incentives that together will encourage businesses to invest and expand.”

According to Joel Prakken, Chairman of Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC, “This month’s ADP National Employment Report suggests nonfarm private employment grew very strongly in December, at a pace well above what is usually associated with a declining unemployment rate. After a mid-year pause, employment seems to have accelerated as indicated by September’s employment gain of 29,000, October’s gain of 79,000, November’s gain of 92,000 and December’s gain of 297,000. Strength was also evident within all major industries and every size business tracked in the ADP Report.”

“Employment among large businesses, defined as those with 500 or more workers, increased by 36,000 while employment among medium-size businesses, defined as those with between 50 and 499 workers, increased by 144,000. Employment among small-size businesses, defined as those with fewer than 50 workers, increased by 117,000,” said Prakken.

The matched sample used to develop the ADP National Employment Report was derived from ADP data which, during the twelve-month period through June 2010, averaged over 340,000 U.S. business clients and represented over 21 million U.S. employees. This approximately represents the size of the matched sample used this month.

Small Business Highlights — December Report:
Due to the important contribution small businesses make to economic growth, employment data that is specific to businesses with fewer than 50 employees will be reported in the ADP Small Business Report® each month. The ADP Small Business Report is a subset of the ADP National Employment Report.*

• Total small business employment: +117,000
• Goods-producing sector: -3,000 small business jobs
• Service-providing sector: +120,000 small business jobs

*All size data included in the ADP National Employment Report is based on size of payroll. In some cases, small and medium-size payrolls belong to businesses employing more workers than indicated by the size grouping.

Private employment among small businesses increased by 117,000 in December, according to the ADP Small Business Report released today. Additional information about small business employment, including charts on monthly job growth and employment levels, along with historical data, is available at http://www.smallbusinessreport.adp.com.

“Employment among small businesses, defined as those with fewer than 50 workers, increased by 117,000 during December. Employment growth among small businesses was positive for the tenth straight month and this month’s increase was the largest since February 2006,” said Joel Prakken.

To obtain additional information about the ADP National Employment Report, including additional charts, supporting data and the schedule of future release dates, or to subscribe to the monthly email alerts and RSS feeds, please visit www.ADPemploymentreport.com. The January 2011 ADP National Employment Report will be released February 2, 2011, at 8:15 AM ET.

About the ADP National Employment Report®
The ADP National Employment Report, sponsored by ADP®, was developed and is maintained by Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC. It is a measure of employment derived from an anonymous subset of roughly 500,000 U.S. business clients. During the twelve month period through June 2010, this subset averaged over 340,000 U.S. business clients and over 21 million U.S. employees working in all private industrial sectors. The ADP Small Business Report is a monthly estimate of private nonfarm employment among companies in the United States with 1-49 employees and is a subset of the ADP National Employment Report. The data for both reports is collected for pay periods that can be interpolated to include the week of the 12th of each month, and processed with statistical methodologies similar to those used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to compute employment from its monthly survey of establishments. Due to this processing, this subset is modified to make it indicative of national employment levels; therefore, the resulting employment changes computed for the ADP National Employment Report are not representative of changes in ADP’s total base of U.S. business clients.

For a description of the underlying data and the statistical properties of the series, please see “ADP National Employment Report: Development Methodology” at http://ADPemploymentreport.com/methodology.aspx.

About ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenues and about 550,000 clients, is one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging over 60 years of experience, ADP offers a wide range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP’s easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1 (800) 225-5237 or visit the company’s website at www.ADP.com.

About Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC
Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC (MA) has been the most trusted source for U.S. macroeconomic forecasts and commentary, monetary and fiscal policy analysis, and econometric modeling for 25 years. MA’s clients include leading financial service firms, nonfinancial corporations, key policymaking agencies of the U.S. government, as well as State and Foreign Government agencies. Additional information on Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC is available on the company’s website, www.MacroAdvisers.com.

The ADP Logo, ADP, The ADP National Employment Report and ADP Small Business Report are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc.

SOURCE: Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

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Auto Master Integrates with iMETRIK Automotive GPS Platform

Leading BHPH software provider Auto Master Systems Inc. has announced a systems integration partnership with IMETRIK Automotive Solutions

HOUSTON, TX – June 7, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Leading BHPH software provider Auto Master Systems Inc. has announced a systems integration partnership with IMETRIK Automotive Solutions. This partnership will provide Auto Master clients with a single interface to gather GPS asset tracking data. This functionality will enable customers such as subprime lenders and BHPH dealers to improve loan collection activity and reduce the risk of payment default. Auto Master currently has hundreds of dealers throughout the US and Canada using their software for loan collection, accounts receivable and loan closing purposes. The integration of the IMETRIK GPS platform will mean greater operational efficiencies for those dealers engaging in collection and asset recovery activity.

Vice President of Auto Master Systems, Inc., Brian Hoppel commented – “Auto Master has been very successful in developing and deploying innovative solutions that add real value for our customers and the integration of the IMETRIK GPS Platform further highlights our commitment to improving overall dealer efficiency and productivity”.

IMETRIK Automotive Solutions are a leading provider of GPS technology solutions for the Automotive Industry, providing embedded wireless devices to enable auto finance companies and dealers to monitor & control their remote assets. The IMETRIK web application allows users to interact with their vehicles by sending payment reminders to the borrower, checking the location of the vehicle and if necessary disabling the vehicle using the starter interrupt (SID), thus pioneering the integration of GPS tracking and payment assurance technology.

Automatic alerts can also be set up to be received from the vehicle allowing simple management and control of any vehicle including geo-fence, motion indication, and real time network presence indication. Unlike the competition, iMETRIK design and manufacture their own GPS devices and individually test each one to ensure they conform to ‘SAE’ industry standards. The company also manages their own wireless cellular network with global coverage in over 120 countries, and what’s more, there are no airtime fees or annual reactivation fees.

CEO of iMetrik Solutions, Guy Chevrette commented – “The Auto Master partnership demonstrates iMetrik’s full commitment to strengthening its leadership position in the automotive industry and to provide the best possible efficiencies for loan collection and asset recovery. Having this seamless interface will deliver solid productivity gains to our clients”.

About AMS:

Auto Master Systems, Inc. is the top Buy-here, Pay-here software company in the business. Since 1987 AMS has installed our systems with BHPH Dealers and lenders in over 48 states and Canada. We have alliances with NABD, Ken Shilson of Shilson, Goldberg, & Associates, Tom Hudson of Hudson Cook, L.L.P. and CarLaw.net, Pass Time, Black Book, and we are integrated with many of these leaders to offer you a single source package for all of your self-financing system needs. For further information contact ams@auto-master.com

About iMETRIK Automotive Solutions Inc:

As the technology leader in loan collection & asset recovery solutions for the automotive industry, iMETRIK have been pioneering GPS & starter interrupt technology for subprime lenders and BHPH Dealers since 2005, and have many hundreds of thousands of vehicles currently networked. iMETRIK not only manufacture and design their own devices but also run their own wireless network as well as deploy their own customizable web application. iMETRIK are constantly refining their service offering in order to provide GPS solutions that are highly optimized to suit the specific needs of the subprime lender or BHPH dealer.

For more information about iMETRIK and their range of GPS Solutions, visit http://www.imetrik.com or to speak with a sales representative call Toll Free 1.866.276.5382.

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