Freudenberg-NOK, a joint venture of Germany-based Freudenberg & Co. and Japan-based NOK Corporation, is a maker of rubber and sealing products, primarily for the automotive industry. Freudenberg-NOK's operations include the following brands: Corteco (North American automotive aftermarket sealing and gasket products), Dichtomatik (seals and o-rings), Flexitech (automotive hose assemblies), Simrit (industrial and medical seals and o-rings), TransTec (transmission and power steering seals), and Vibracoustic (noise and vibration control). Founded in 1989, Freudenberg-NOK has operations in the US, Canada, Brazil, Malaysia, and Mexico.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (TMS) is the US sales, distribution, and marketing unit for Toyota Motor's Toyota, Lexus, and Scion brands. About 60% of Toyotas sold in the US are also made in the US. Those models include the Avalon, Camry, Highlander, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, and Venza. TMS is in charge of sales, marketing, and service of its cars, light trucks, hybrids, and SUVs in 49 states. Sales are conducted through about 1,500 dealerships throughout the US. The company's TRD (Toyota Racing Development) U.S.A. division designs and assembles engines and develops chassis and other technology for Toyota-sponsored race cars.

Polaris Industries is one of the world's top makers of snowmobiles and off-road vehicles, which include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side recreational and utility RANGER vehicles. The company is also known for its Victory cruiser and touring motorcycles. Other products include replacement parts, accessories (covers, tow hitches, cargo racks), and recreational clothing and gear (boots and helmets). Polaris has a joint venture with Fuji Heavy Industries to build engines for its products and for companies in non-competitive industries, as well as agreements with manufacturers in Taiwan and Germany to produce youth ATVs and engines for snowmobiles.

The folks at Gettel want you to getta new car. Gettel Automotive operates two dealerships in Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida, selling brands such as Acura, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Scion, and Toyota. The company sells some 9,000 new cars, and about 4,000 used cars annually. The locations also have on-site rental car departments, lease vehicles, offer shuttle services, a certified collision center, and vehicle parts and service. Through the Gettel Web sites, customers can apply for financing, search the inventory, make payments, and schedule service. The company was founded in 1972 and it is owned by president James Gettel.

CarMax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles in the United States. The company also sells new vehicles under various franchise agreements, as well as engages in wholesale vehicle sales. In addition, it provides related products and services, including the financing of vehicle purchases through its own finance operation, CarMax Auto Finance, as well as third-party lenders; the sale of extended service plans and accessories; the appraisal and purchase of vehicles directly from consumers; and vehicle repair service. As of February 28, 2009, the company operated 59 production superstores and 41 non-production superstores. CarMax, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.

The Europe continent's largest manufacturer of private-label household and personal care products, McBride sells its products to most of Europe's major grocery chains. The company's array of household products includes laundry and dishwashing products, hard surface cleaners, bleach, and air fresheners. Its personal care items include shampoo, soap, shaving cream, deodorant, toothpaste, and nail and skin care products. McBride has about a dozen manufacturing facilities in a handful of European countries and operates through subsidiaries in Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK. It also exports products to Central and Eastern Europe.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. As of March 19, 2009, the company operated 164 dealership franchises at 135 dealership locations, representing 33 brands of cars and light trucks, and 31 collision repair centers in 15 states. Its dealerships provide various services, including the sale of new and used cars, and light trucks; the sale of replacement parts, as well as the performance of vehicle maintenance, warranty, paint, and repair services; and the arrangement of extended service contracts, financing and insurance, and other aftermarket products for its automotive customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tire Group International, Inc. is a company which specializes in the trade of tires and tubes on a worldwide basis conducting business in over 70 countries. It is headquartered in Miami, Florida with associate offices in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Hidalgo Texas, and Leon, Mexico. TGI, carries over 40 different brands of tires, covering the entire spectrum of the tire industry, as well as several brands of tubes and various lines of automotive wheels and repair products. Besides TGI's large inventory, it also has access to literally millions of tires worldwide, ready for direct shipment to any destination.The core of TGI's success resides in the professional fashion with which they handle their customers needs as well as vast experience in the international tire trade. These skills, combined with a strong desire to be number one, contribute to TGI's unparalleled success.

Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company's product lines include the market-leading Faultless and Magic Sizing brand laundry starches, Bon Ami cleaners, Kleen King metal cleaners, the Garden Weasel and WeedPopper garden tools, and Trapp room sprays and candles. It also produces a line of starches and chemicals for the commercial laundry market. Although once in decline, the Bon Ami product line has enjoyed a rise in popularity as an environmentally friendly cleaner, while starch is on the rebound with the return of cotton in garments. Faultless Starch/Bon Ami has been owned and operated by the founding Beaham family since 1887.

BRAMMO Inc., the manufacturer of the BRAMMO Enertia powercycle, was formed in 2002 by entrepreneur Craig Bramscher. BRAMMO is headquartered in Ashland, Oregon situated between the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountains in the southern part of the state, 12 miles north of the California border. The company name "BRAMMO" dates back to Craig Bramscher's high school football days – it was the nickname given to Craig by his football coach. Craig's life long passion for beautiful vehicles now blends with his commitment to sustainability as he inspires BRAMMO's product offerings to be equal parts exhilaration and eco-consciousness.BRAMMO has an unyielding commitment to customer service and has developed a technical support infrastructure that is as innovative as the company and the products it designs. The Enertia powercycle is available through select stores and only BRAMMO certified Autotechs are authorized to service the Enertia powercycle.

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