Market Report, "Bahrain Autos Report Q2 2011", published

PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 09, 2011 – An economic recovery is under way in Bahrain, which is good news for the auto sector. Our economic outlook for Bahrain sees a steady improvement in real GDP growth rates over the coming years, driven by higher oil prices and investment in other sectors. While the rebounding economy is likely to drive growth of new vehicle sales, there is no getting around the limits of the size of the market. While Bahrain has one of the most open and stable economic systems in the Gulf, it is also the smallest country in the region with annual new car sales still falling short of 50,000 units. Furthermore, political risk will play a more important role going forward and could prove problematic for the security of long-term growth in the sector.

With its political landscape already tense, ongoing protests in Tunisia, Egypt and Yemen could inspire renewed unrest in Bahrain. As ever, frustration among the Shi'a community will be a key driver of any protests, with the royal family's response to events in Egypt seemingly highlighting its desire to protect the status quo. With political tensions elevated across the Middle East, Bahrain's government has announced a sharp increase in spending in an attempt to head off planned protests. The move may appease the immediate demands of those unhappy with the government and inspired by events elsewhere in automobile news the region. However, Bahrain still seems the most likely candidate in the Gulf to see some clear signs of political unrest over the coming months

In the auto sector, of note was Toyota Motor's ability to hold its market share, despite its global travails. Since the October 2010 recall, Toyota has been in difficulty globally again, with the Japanese company in January 2011 calling a mass recall on its Noah minivans, Avensis and Lexus range, totalling 1.7mn vehicles. Arabian Business reports that Bahrain's vehicles would not be asked to be recalled, a boost for the company's dealership in the country, Ebrahim K. Kanoo Group. However, with two global recalls within two years, Toyota's image worldwide has been somewhat tarnished.

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Startup mobile applications company 32 Leap LLC announces launch party on April 23rd for Rockin Ted

PRLog (Press Release)– Apr 09, 2011– Rockin Ted is a mobile application featuring an interactive 3D character that performs fun and unique guitar solos controlled by a users touch. Users interact with Rockin Ted on their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad by touching a series of buttons on the screen or Ted's guitar. In addition to playing rockin' guitar alfa romeo ttp://todaynewsmatic.com/category/ferrari">ferrari solos, Ted also repeats everything a user says in a fun and entertaining voice. The app also features a video recording option that allows users to create and send custom jam sessions and personal messages to friends and family via facebook, youtube, and email.

Rockin Ted 1.0 is free and will be available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category in April. 32 Leap is owned by Louisville natives Jon Renner and Tony Fullen.

32 Leap will host a party to launch Rockin Ted on April 23rd at The Gillespie in downtown Louisville. The launch party will include a performance from Hard Rock City and The Louis buick ville Crashers. Hard Rock City is an 80's rock tribute band made up of 32 Leap owners, Jon Renner and Tony Fullen. Hard Rock City will feature a guest appearance from David Steel, the lead guitarist of Nashville recording artist Gary Allen. The Louisville Crashers will perform after Hard Rock City to end the night.

Jon Renner, founder and CEO of 32 Leap says, "We are very excited about this app. Rockin Ted features cutting edge motion capture technology that along with our 3D animation and face melting guitar solos bring Ted to life in a very unique chevrolet way. He really is a rock star and when you play with the app you will feel like one as well." Co-founder and animation director Tony Fullen states, "Rockin Ted is a perfect combination of cool and fun. He offers a level of music, fun and interactivity that both children and adults alike will enjoy for hours on end."

The app has already impressed some well-known Louisville personalities such as Mark Maxwell, owner of Mom's music and founding member of The Louisville Crashers. Mark states, "Anyone that has ever done an air guitar lick in front of a mirror is going to love this app. You can live your rock dreams vicariously thru Rockin Ted. Louisville will be proud when the hottest app in the world is Rockin Ted!"

The Rockin Ted launch party is on April 23rd. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Along with the night of music, 32 Leap will also be giving out free Rockin Ted merchandise throughout the night.

For more information about Rockin Ted and 32 Leap please contact Tony Fullen at 502-418-2974 or visit their website at http://www.32leap.com

For more information about The Louisville Crashers please visit http://www.thelouisvillecrashers.com

For more information about The Gillespie, please visit http://www.thegillespie.com.

32 Leap LLC. is a mobile applications company based in Louisville, Kentucky. The company was founded in 2011 and is developing apps for iPhone and iPad and Android. All Material and Software (C) 2011 32 Leap LLC. - All Rights Reserved. Apple, iPod, iPhone, iPad, are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

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Trail Rated Jeep Compass Available for Manchester Jeep Shoppers

PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 07, 2011 – The 2011 Jeep Compass, availabl bmw M5 specification e now for Manchester Jeep shoppers at Contemporary Chrysler Dodge Jeep, is an affordable and versatile vehicle.  With even more capability than ever, the 2011 Compass remains both fuel efficient and affordable.

The 2011 Compass is ready for all off-roading adventures and now features Jeep's Trail Rated® badge, showing that is has passed the toughest off-road tests!

For a Jeep to carry this badge, it must pass tests in five categories - tr first drive audi a6 action, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation, and water fording.  This means that the 2011 Compass can take Manchester Jeep drivers anywhere!

Not only does it provide great 4x4 capabilities, but it also provides fuel efficient driving.  When paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the 2011 Jeep Compass delivers 23 city miles per gallon and 29 highway miles per gallon – the best fuel economy in the compact SUV segment!

The Jeep Compass is built with a standard 2.0-liter World Engine that provides 158 horsepower and 141 lb.-ft. of torque coupled with the continuously variable transmission (CVT2).

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The interior is more refined, with upgrades like new soft touch front-door trim panels with a padded upper surface and a new center armrest. The new Jeep steering wheel is built with integrated controls that allow the driver to operate the radio, cruise control, available hands free phone and other vehicle functions while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. New premium cloth lines the comfortable bucket seats.

In addition, the 2011 Compass is packed with standard features that make the vehicle as convenient and comfortable as possible for drivers.  Standard features include air conditioning, power locks and windows, heated exterior mirrors, keyless entry and cruise control at the leading Jeep dealer in Manchester.

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With the complete package the 2011 Jeep Compass offers – fuel economy, style, and legendary Jeep capability – it's no wonder that the Compass is another popular Jeep model.  

To see why the 2011 Jeep Compass is so great, customers can visit the leading Manchester Jeep dealership for a test drive.  Jeep shoppers can also find out more by calling Contemporary Chrysler Dodge Jeep at (877) 824-0621.

About Contemporary Chrysler Dodge Jeep: Contemporary Chrysler Dodge Jeep is a family owned and operated dealership that prides itself on customer and employee satisfaction.  Their belief is that happy employees create h 2011 Dodge Durango R / T appy customers.  Their employees are trained to be the best they can be, and empowered to do whatever it takes to satisfy our customers.  This commitment to customer satisfaction has led to Contemporary Chrysler Dodge Jeep earning the prestigious Chrysler Five Star award each year since its inception in 1997.

Contact Contemporary Chrysler Dodge Jeep: 320 Elm Street Milford, NH 03055 (877) 824-0621

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Station Casinos Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 39

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Bruce Meyers at Funfest for Air-Cooled VW

PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 07, 2011 – Effingham, Ill. – Mid America Motorworks is excited to welcome Bruce Meyers, creator of the first drive audi a6 Meyers Manx, as a special guest at the 13th Annual Funfest for Air-Cooled VW, June 4-5, 2011. Meyers revolutionized the world of off-road racing by des bmw M5 specification igning a lightweight dune buggy using fiberglass and a VW frame. From there the Meyers Manx was born and has become the most copied vehicle in history.

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This will be Meyers' second time attending Funfest. In addition to leading an expert seminar, Meyers will also be available to sign autographs and visit with VW enthusiasts. This is a great opportunity to meet a dune buggy pioneer in the hobby.  

Funfest for Air-Cooled VW is an annual celebration, bringing together hundreds of VW enthusiasts from around the world. This year, Funfest will feature a special theme honoring the 1960s. The event includes expert seminars, headlining entertainment, awards and much more! For all the latest registration details and information, visit funfestacvw.com. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend Funfest for Air-Cooled VW June 4-5, 2011.

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New Ram Truck: 1500 Express

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"We're excited about the addition of this new model to the Ram 1500 lineup," said Fred Diaz, Ram Truck President and CEO and Head of National Sales – Chrysler Group LLC. "There's nothing that compares to the high-performance value represented by the Ram 1500 Express. Ram 1500 Express combines great looks and MPG along with HEMI horsepower, torque, towing and payload, all at a fantastic price. It gives the youth or first-time truck buyer an opportunity to show off a great looking ride, with unsurpassed V8 entry-level capability, in a tremendous value-priced package."

The new Ram 1500 Express offers buyers a standard HEMI V8 engine with a 20 mpg rating for the same price competitors are charging for their V6 engines. Mopar has announced that it will have hundreds of accessories available for buyers who are looking to personalize their Ram 1500 Express.

"Given that the Ram 1500 Express is an aggressively priced truck, owners will have plenty left over to personalize and customize their ride," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group's service, parts and customer-care brand.  "For this truck, Mopar will offer more than 300 quality-tested accessories from which to choose." Loaded with Features

In addition to the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine with 390 horsepower and 407 lb.-ft. of torque, Ram 1500 Express comes loaded with features that emphasize its high-performance character.

The first thing drivers will notice is the Ram 1500 Express' racy, monochromatic paint scheme. A body-colored grille with black honeycomb inserts, body-colored front fascia and body-colored rear fascia with chrome-tipped dual exhausts shout "high-performance." The new Ram model will also get fog lamps and 20-inch aluminum wheels with locking lug nuts. There's also a locking tailgate, cargo lamp, rear-bumper step pad, 6" x 9" side-view mirrors and rear wheel-well liners.

Standard features also include a 160-amp alternator, 26-gallon fuel tank, 3.55 rear axle ratio, 700-amp maintenance-free battery, four and seven-pin trailer wiring harness, heavy-duty front and rear shock absorbers, front and rear stabilizer bars, power rack-and-pinion steering, halogen headlamps, heavy-duty engine and transmission cooling and a full-size spare tire.

Inside, the 1500 Express will get a heavy-duty vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench seat, and buyers will have a choice of vinyl or carpeted floor covering. Other features include air conditioning, an instrument cluster with tachometer and 120-mph speedometer, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, four-spoke tilt steering wheel, six-speaker media center with CD and MP3 pla 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible yer, as well as audio jack input for mobile devices, automatic headlamps, behind-the-seat storage bins, driver and passenger assist handles, power accessory delay, rear dome lamp, rear-view day/night mirror, tinted glass windows, tip start and variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Safety features include advanced multistage front air bags, supplemental front curtain and side air bags, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, height-adjust shoulder belts, sentry key theft deterrent system and tire pressure monitoring warning lamp.

Ram 1500 Express is available in Bright Silver Metallic, Bright White, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl; Deep Water Blue Pearl; Flame Red, Hunter Green Pearl and Mineral Gray Metallic.

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Buyers can choose their own options. In addition to a Class IV receiver hitch, Ram 1500 Express is avai mustang car lable with long list of options.

Factory-installed exterior options include Mopar chrome tubular side steps, Mopar chrome steel bed rails, folding and heated trailer-tow power mirrors with supplemental signals and courtesy lamps, spray-in bedliner and under-rail bedliner.

Inside, buyers can choose a cloth 40/20/40 split-bench seat, Uconnect voice command with Bluetooth, rear-view auto-dim mirror, remote USB port, sliding rear window, cruise control, instrument cluster with vehicle information center display screen, tire pressure monitoring display, power one-touch windows, remote keyless entry, Sirius Satellite Radio and either carpet or rubber floor mats.

There's also choice of two optional rear-axle ratios (3.21, 3.92), anti-spin differential, engine block heater and trailer brake controller.

Ram 1500 Express comes as a regular cab, short-bed model, with a choice of 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain. When equipped with an optional Class IV hitch, the new Ram 1500 Express will tow a maximum trailer weight of 10,450 lbs.

We will be sure to keep you up to date on when we get this all-new vehicle. Until then, stop by Lawton Chrysler Jeep Dodge today. Visit http://lawtonchryslerjeepdodge.com for more information on this all-new vehicle.

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New market study, "Malaysia Metals Report Q2 2011", has been published

PRLog (Press Release)– Apr 07, 2011– The Malaysian steel and aluminium industries are set to sustain a recovery in 2011, lifted by strong domestic demand following the global downturn. In addition, the Malaysian government is financing several projects through the Economic Transformation Programme. However, protectionist measures are likely to benefit mills at the expense of downstream fabricators and manufacturers.

Construction steel consumption declined from a peak of 3.88mn tonnes in 2007 to 3.12mn tonnes in 2009, but saw a rebound in 2010, with BMI estimating growth of 10% to 3.37mn tonnes, reversing much of the decline seen in recent years. In 2011, growth in Malaysian steel consumption will be determined by the speed of implementation of infrastructure projects under the Economic Transformation Programme. The construction sector will be vital to the recovery of the Malaysian steel market as it represents 71% of the country's steel consumption. Government contracts are expected to underpin growth in the steel industry. Malaysia Steel Works (Masteel) expects to increase its turnover from government contracts to 20-25% (from 15%) under the 10th Malaysia Plan. The government has allocated some MYR63bn to 52 large projects, compared to MYR33.1bn under the ninth plan. Output will also be encouraged by a rise in Masteel's production capacity from 450,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) to 500,000tpa.

While a stronger recovery is expected in 2011, with crude steel output growth of 8.9%, the industry is not expected to return to pre-crisis levels of output until 2013 at the earliest. Exports will lead output growth with 19.1% growth to 3.19mn tonnes in 2011. However, domestic demand will be sluggish with finished steel consumption growth of 7.2% to 8.1mn tonnes in 2011, only partially offsetting the decline in recent years. BMI does not believe that growth in demand will be sufficient to prompt a rapid rise in margins over the level seen in 2010, due to regional price volatility and the rising cost of raw materials. Flats consumption, which saw an estimated 5% rise to 4.18mn tonnes in 2010, should pick up pace as sectors such as the automotive industry begin their recovery. This should be boost Malaysian flats producer Megasteel, which has a production capacity of 2mn tpa.

At the same time as the expansion in steel output, investment is being directed towards the aluminium sector. China's Ye Chiu Group is building a secondary aluminium smelter with capacity of 120,000tpa which is due to start operations in H112, while Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Development Company is planning to invest US$7bn in Malaysia's aluminium sector as part of its strategic partnership deal with 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Japan's Sumitomo Corporation has also acquired a 20% share in Press Metal Sarawak's new 120,000tpa primary aluminium smelter, which was started up in Sarawak in 2010, with the potential for doubling capacity to 240,000tpa. Most importantly, SALCO announced plans to produce 720,000tpa at the Similajau refinery from 2014. This will be the largest boon to production and is expected to drive output growth, especially as the company expects production to eventually reach 1.5mtpa over the long term. This project will be completed at the same time as the Bakun hydroelectric dam is finished and a deepwater port at in Sarawak is completed.

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