AutoCom Associates to Provide PR for FEV

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., April 11 -- FEV, an independent engine and powertrain systems research, design and development company has selected AutoCom Associates of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., as its public relations agency of record in North America.

"AutoCom's wealth of experience with automotive clients and their proven track record in the field of automotive public relations will enhance our communications efforts," said Leah Ondejko, FEV's communications and marketing specialist.

AutoCom Associates provides public relations and management consulting services to businesses working in the global automotive industry. The firm is a member of the International Public Relations Network (IPRN) with more than 40 affiliate agencies, 500 employees and $40 million in annual billings.

The agency's team of professional communicators has extensive working experience with Ford, General Motors and DaimlerChrysler, as well as a number of European, Japanese and Korean automakers and their suppliers.

Ondejko said that AutoCom will partner with French & Rogers, an advertising firm based in Troy, Mich., to serve the company's public affairs, media relations, advertising and general marketing needs.

FEV is an independent engine and powertrain systems research, design and development company. Globally, it provides complete concept-to-production (C2P) (TM) support to the transportation industry, commercial engine manufacturers and the emerging fuel-cell industry. FEV designs, prototypes and develops advanced gasoline-, diesel- and alternative-fueled engines, along with advanced vehicle powertrain concepts, including hybrid-electric vehicles. FEV also is a global supplier of advanced test cell, instrumentation and test equipment.

Additional information is available at http://www.fev.com/ .

AutoCom clients include: Behr America, dSPACE, FEV, Gage Products Company, Grammer Automotive, GKN Driveline, GKN Sinter Metals, Hella North America, Hella Inc., Kolbenschmidt Pierburg, MANN+HUMMEL, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and TI Automotive. The agency is located on the Internet at http://www.usautocom.com/ .

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