autoMedia.com, an advocate of fuel-efficiency and getting the most out of our cars, has developed a series of easy-to-follow steps that every driver can take to increase gas mileage. Regardless of the type or age of the vehicle, these ten tips will definitely make a substantial difference. Not only will drivers be consuming less gasoline from the worlds increasingly uncertain oil supply, their vehicles will also emit fewer pollutants.

Drivers also save money by visiting those gas pumps less often. In an April survey of consumer sentiment by Kelley Blue Book, 84 percent of car-shoppers said gas prices influenced their purchasing plans. Furthermore, 90 percent said they expected fuel prices to rise even further in the next 30 days.

Half of the gas mileage-boosting tips suggested by autoMedia.com relate to motoring behavior. Drivers are encouraged to slow down; avoiding fuel-wasting fast takeoffs and aggressive driving. Theyre also advised to plan ahead, choosing the most advantageous routes for fuel efficiency.

Turning off the energy-draining air conditioner whenever possible can improve gas mileage by as much as 25 percent, according to the EPA. Drivers are advised to avoid carrying unneeded heavy items, keep tires properly inflated, and heed any dashboard indicators that can help a person drive most frugally. Rather than simply listing each tip, autoMedia.com explainssimply and clearlyexactly why following that advice will improve gas mileage.

For those who are contemplating a new vehicle, autoMedia.com also lists the best gas mileage models. Half are hybrids: Toyota Prius, Lexus CT 200h, Honda CR-Z and Civic Hybrid, Fords hybrid trio (Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan/Lincoln MKZ), and Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid. Others have conventional gasoline engines: smart car, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Cruze, and Fiat 500. Also included are a couple of runners-up, plus several thrifty diesel-engine models.

Offering a multitude of helpful pages, autoMedia.com continues to provide timely and informative automotive articles that can save consumers time and moneywhen theyre buying a vehicle, and while theyre driving.

With gas prices at all-time highs across the U.S., consumers should know that simple driving techniques and minor maintenance upgrades can increase gas mileage significantly, noted Doug Hamlin, founder and CEO of autoMedia.com. For those in the market for a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle, they have more choices now than ever before. There are some outstanding hybrid cars, electric vehicles, and entry-level standard gas economy-class vehicles for just about every budget that should be on the considered list.

autoMedia.com was launched in September 2000 by a team of automotive editorial, design, and publishing professionals with the goal to be the premier provider of quality automotive content on and for the Web. Today it boasts over 92,500 pages of original articles, including over 2,500 features researched and written by leading automotive experts, covering new and used car buying, new vehicle previews, road test reviews, car care maintenance, professional driving advice, and technology. Automotive enthusiasts and new car shoppers can read about the latest industry news, pricing, rebates and incentives, view photo galleries and research details on all makes and models. For automotive advice you can trust, before you buy a car, visit autoMedia.com.

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Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings plc (NYSE: WSH), the global risk advisor and insurance broker, today announced the rebranding of its Strategic Outcomes Practice to Risk Control and Claim Advocacy Practice, effective immediately. The rebrand is part of Willis realignment of this practice to deliver seamless technical claim and risk control consulting services, and better support industry specialization via additional dedicated resources.

Willis is an industry leader in claim management and risk control, helping organizations reduce their overall cost of risk through pre-loss consulting, proprietary data analytic technology and effective claim resolution. The Risk Control and Claim Advocacy Practice consists of 300 highly experienced claim consultants, risk control and analytics professionals across the North America platform, including professionals where claims can be exceedingly complex such as property, environmental pollution and construction accidents. The practice also features the insurance industrys only centralized Claims Advocacy and Administration Group (CAAG), a dedicated team of claim professionals who report, monitor and expedite property, specialty and litigated claims.

Willis has boosted its resources in this practice with additional industry expertise to respond to clients needs in construction, health care, technology, real estate, retail, manufacturing and hospitality, via the following:

Claim Closure Service: Willis has partnered with Alan Gray, Inc. to launch its claim closure solution to help organizations decrease the number of open claims and reduce the total claims incurred. This effective application frees up valuable resources and improves balance sheets by lowering reserves, decreasing outstanding liabilities and reducing collateral requirements. This solution will be part of a suite of products demonstrated at the Willis booth at the upcoming Risk and Insurance Management Societys Annual Conference and Exhibition.

Medical Cost Containment Review Services: Willis is expanding its Medical Cost Containment Consulting capabilities to address the rising burden of medical costs. It is estimated that by 2020, Workers Compensation (WC) Medical Costs in the U.S. will comprise up to 70% of WC Costs. Willis is prepared to proactively help our clients address this trend.

Human Factors Engineering: Willis certified ergonomists apply their understanding of interactions among employees and other elements in the work environment to optimize system performance and reduce the likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders which can result in costly workers compensation claims and decreased productivity.

Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Catastrophe Risk Engineering: Willis has greatly enhanced its capabilities in this emerging area of risk management by combining site-specific catastrophe risk engineering with probability-based hazard risk modeling in order to meet our multi-national clients needs for supply chain risk solutions on a global scale. Its imperative that we create a center of engineering excellence to address not only the current challenges faced in the property market, but also to address the future catastrophic loss scenarios resulting from global climate change and the increased frequency of severity, said Marc Hindman, Chief Risk Control Officer and Regional Practice Leader, Risk Control and Claim Advocacy Practice.

Commenting on the rebrand, Joe Picone, Chief Claims Officer, Willis North America, said, Willis is committed to being a strategic partner to help firms meet their risk management objectives, protect assets and ensure business continuity. As clients needs become more global in scope, we are excited to build on our success and drive innovative solutions and resources that deliver true value for clients.

The Willis model is designed for success and getting claims paid quickly, efficiently and appropriately is a fundamental part of The Willis Cause. When Hurricane Sandy struck, Willis claim advocates delivered for our clients when they needed us the most, securing over $ 150 Million of advanced payments from carriers in a three week period following the event, Mr. Picone added.

About Willis

Willis Group Holdings plc is a leading global risk advisor, insurance and reinsurance broker. With roots dating to 1828, Willis operates today on every continent with more than 17,000 employees in over 400 offices. Willis offers its clients superior expertise, teamwork, innovation and market-leading products and professional services in risk management and transfer. Our experts rank among the worlds leading authorities on analytics, modelling and mitigation strategies at the intersection of global commerce and extreme events. Find more information at our website, http://www.willis.com, our leadership journal, Resilience, or our up-to-the-minute blog on breaking news, WillisWire. Across geographies, industries and specialisms, Willis provides its local and multinational clients with resilience for a risky world.

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According to a recent ABC News report, gas prices went down in the month of March for the first time in a decade. It is very unusual for gas prices to decline in early spring like we have seen this year, said AAA spokesman Avery Ash. In fact, on average gas prices in 2013 are expected to be lower than last year.

Despite the good news and the added bonus that gas prices in the Lone Star State remains lower than the national average, it appears Texans are becoming more cost savvy at the pumps.

Consumers’ Choice Award’s multiple year winner, The Huffines Auto Group, has an impressive line-up of vehicles that offer significant savings on gas expenditures. Each of Huffine’s auto brands, which include; Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, RAM, and Subaru, offer models with EPA estimated ratings of 30 mpg or better.

These savings are especially welcome in the DFW Metroplex that, even with falling prices at the pump, still has among the highest fuel prices in the state.

From sports cars like the Chevy Camaro or the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, to more family oriented models like the Kia Sorento or Hyundai Tucson, fuel economy needn’t be sacrificed with the wide variety of automobile options. We have folks coming in wanting fuel-efficient cars for families or just for themselves, President, Ray Huffines said. With more than 35 model options, we feel confident our customers will walk away with a fuel-efficient car that meets their needs and wants.

The Huffines Auto Dealerships have been satisfying customers and forming lifetime friendships for more than 85 years. In addition to their Consumers Choice Award for Business Excellence, the Dallas Morning News recognized the dealership as one of the Top 100 Places to work in DFW. Today, there are eight locations in Plano, Denton, Lewisville and McKinney.

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DUNMORE Corporation is pleased to announce its selection by Italy-based MX Solar as the primary photovoltaic (PV) backsheet supplier for their U.S. facility located in New Jersey. PV backsheet materials protect photovoltaic modules from UV, moisture and weather while insulating the electrical load of the modules.

MX Solar selected DUNMORE Dun-Solar backsheet products due to their broad product range, excellent technical capability and outstanding customer attention, according to Carlo Santoro, MX Solars Business Development Manager. In addition, DUNMOREs FastCert program dramatically sped up the certification process requirements for PV modules made in the United States. Using FastCert will save MX Solar months of time during which we would be waiting to get our modules certified using normal certification channels.

Were delighted to be able to support MX Solar with a strong strategic business relationship both in the United States and in Europe, Matthew Sullivan, President & CEO of DUNMORE Corporation, added. The FastCert program is just one of the many examples of the excellent collaboration that exists between our companies.

Carmelito Denaro, Chairman and CEO of MX Solar, shares Mr. Sullivans enthusiasm for the strategic partnership. Both the FastCert program and our excellent business relationship with DUNMORE have greatly facilitated the establishment of our newest manufacturing operation, he noted. We are committed to the U.S. market and look forward to a long partnership with DUNMORE.

DUNMORE has a long history of providing photovoltaic solutions. For more than thirty years, DUNMORE has designed and manufactured films for satellite solar arrays, and continues today as a top backsheet manufacturer to the photovoltaic industry. DUNMORE has supplied and developed a photovoltaic backsheets for nearly every existing solar technology – from solar concentrators, to thin film photovoltaics and traditional PV modules.

MX Group SpA is an industrial producer operating in the photovoltaic market since 2002, specialized in the planning and building of large photovoltaic facilities.

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Toyota prepares to increase production of its hybrid vehicles since the original Prius has gained massive amounts of popularity. Street Toyota announces their excitement to sell the Prii to consumers within the Amarillo area and become a leader in the hybrid industry.

According to Toyota Motor Corporation, he 3rd Generation Prius is the original of the Prius family. With its great gas mileage and its environmentally friendly features, the Prius was chosen as the 2011 Best Overall Value of the Year in its Class by IntelliChoice.

The Prius V comes next in the Toyota Prius Family (Hybrid Cars: Auto Alternatives for the 21st Century). The release date is summer of 2011 and this will be increased in size as compared to the 3rd generation Prius. The Prius V contains 50% more cargo room. Also, select versions of the Prius V contain a panoramic moon-roof and an Entune Multimedia System.

The Prius C Concept comes next in the Prius family, according to Toyota. This sporty look is designed to be the fun, most affordable Prius in its class. With gas mileage better than the 3rd Generation Prius, this Prius C Concept will be released in early 2012 and is expected to be a success.

The Prius Plug-in Hybrid has outstanding gas mileage and is perfect for consumers with a short commute to work (Toyota Motor Corporation). The Prius Plug-In is said to be futuristic byDemo Program Text Drivers.

The Prius family has gained popularity quickly and all four vehicles in the family contribute something different to the line of vehicles. Street Toyota plans to be a leader in the hybrid industry with the expanding Prius family.

Street Toyota in Amarillo, Texas was established in 1982. A new 58,000 square foot facility on 9 acres is now open at 45th and Soncy. This is a state of the art facility and the customer’s comfort has been emphasized from the ample parking right down to the gourmet coffee. Street Toyota is the first dealer in west Texas to become Signature Certified.

Street Toyota has been a valuable corporate citizen in the Panhandle area. They provide support to area nonprofit organizations such as United Way, Better Business Bureau, Amarillo Adult Literacy, Harrington Cancer Center, Meals on Wheels, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Amarillo Symphony, Amarillo Museum of Art, Amarillo Little Theater, Lone Star Ballet, Discovery Center, Globe News Center for the Performing Arts, CACHA (Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) and many other organizations.

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To evaluate the latest energy technologies that could reap immediate benefits for the military and the Nation, the U.S. Army is hosting the inaugural Renewable Energy Rodeo and Symposium (RERS) June 8-9, 2010, at Fort Bliss.

RERS, co-hosted by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) and Fort Bliss, serves to advance energy initiatives affecting all levels of the Department of Defense, from ground vehicles to installations.

During the two-day exposition, the latest mature technologies and innovations in renewable energy concepts and alternative fuel technologies will be displayed and demonstrated. Panel discussions and guest speakers will feature some of the Nations top experts in a variety of energy-related fields and technologies.

Energy security remains a top priority for our warfighters and our Nation, explained TARDEC Director Dr. Grace M. Bochenek. As we aggressively pursue the latest in renewable energy capabilities and alternative energy technologies, it is vitally important we tap the best-of-the-best from industry, academia and government.

RERS takes place at Fort Bliss, the Armys Center for Renewable Energy. The Energy Rodeo and Symposium provides a unique opportunity to evaluate mature technologies in a dynamic environment while, at the same time, establishing crucial partnerships, said Fort Bliss Commanding General Howard B. Bromberg. We are looking for game-changing technologies and innovative solutions for the energy and environmental challenges we all face.

Among the scheduled presenters is L. Jerry Hansen, Army Senior Energy Executive, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Strategic Infrastructure) and Senior Official performing duties as Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations & Environment). Hansens responsibilities within Installations & Environment for Strategic Planning include Business Transformation, Lean Six Sigma implementation, Strategic Infrastructure Analysis and Strategic Management Systems implementation.

The Army continues to accept proposals from organizations that would like to participate as exhibitors. More information is available at https://renewable-energy-rodeo.com.

ABOUT FORT BLISS

Fort Bliss is a heavy maneuver training center with 1.12 million acres of landmass and airspace. It is a major deployment and redeployment center for all service members including reserve components. It is a prime site for renewable and alternative energy having over 350 days of sunshine per year, high winds and a geo-thermal energy project in the planning stages.

ABOUT TARDEC

Headquartered at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI, TARDEC is the Nation’s laboratory for advanced military automotive technology and serves as the Ground Systems Integrator for all DOD manned and unmanned ground vehicle systems. With roots dating back to the World War II era, TARDEC is a full life-cycle, systems engineering support provider-of-first-choice for all DOD ground combat and combat support weapons, equipment and vehicle systems. TARDEC develops and integrates the right technology solutions to improve Current Force effectiveness and provides superior capabilities for Future Force integration. TARDECs technical, scientific and engineering staff lead cutting-edge research and development in Ground Systems Survivability; Power and Mobility; Intelligent Ground Systems; Force Projection; and Vehicle Electronics and Architecture.

TARDEC is a major research, development and engineering center for the U.S. Army RDECOM and partner in the TACOM Life Cycle Management Command.

NOTE: Media are invited to attend RERS especially on 6/9/10.

Contacts are listed above for more information.

For more information about Fort Bliss, visit http://www.bliss.army.mil

For more information about TARDEC, visit http://www.tardec.army.mil.

You can also follow TARDEC on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TARDEC_PAO.

Contact: Jean Offutt

Fort Bliss

915.568.4505

John Wray

TARDEC

248.310.7231

Release # 1015

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