Our last poll asked you what your choice for Best In Class Big Bore Sport Ute would be. From 449 entries, the results were as follows:

39.42% – Polaris Sportsman 850 XP (177 votes)
25.17% – Yamaha Grizzly 700 with EPS (113 votes)
21.83% – Can-Am Outlander 800R (98 votes)
13.59% – Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi (61 votes)

Take part in our latest poll:

My choice for Best In Class Mid-Range Sport Ute is:

1. Yamaha Grizzly 550FI no votes
2. Polaris Sportsman 550XP no votes
3. Suzuki KingQuad 450 no votes

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Consumers Can Now Benefit From the Safety and Peace-of-Mind Associated Satellite-based Roadside Service over the Inherent Limitations of Cellular-Based Offerings

SPOT LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT) and a leader in personal satellite messaging and emergency communications, today announced SPOT Assist, a new roadside GPS safety service for its award-winning SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger.

SPOT Assist offers the world’s only roadside assistance that operates solely on satellite technology for virtually seamless coverage independent of cellular networks.

SPOT is showcasing its products and new services this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in booth number 5218 in the Tech Zone located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

SPOT Assist’s roadside service will offer complete 24 hour assistance 7 days a week in the Continental United States and Canada later this spring. By simply activating SPOT Assist with the “Help” button on the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger, users can instantly alert a national roadside response center of their GPS location.

Backed by a leading provider of national roadside assistance, SPOT Assist services include roadside towing, auto-accident assistance, fuel services, tire repair, battery service, lost key and lockout.

Unlike conventional services, such as OnStar, that relay positioning through cellular networks, SPOT Assist combines a GPS receiver with satellite communications technologies to deliver location-based messaging independent of cellular coverage.

The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger is a small, rugged and hand-held GPS unit that can access a world-wide satellite network system to keep you connected virtually anywhere you roam. The SPOT Assist roadside service is expected to be available in other countries later in 2009.

“Our customers have been using SPOT primarily off-road and outside of cellular range to check-in with loved ones or to get help in a real emergency resulting in increased safety and security for outdoor enthusiasts,” said Tom Colby, COO of Globalstar and President of SPOT LLC. “SPOT Assist is an innovative extension of the SPOT product portfolio, and represents one more in a growing list of ways in which SPOT is continuing to deliver services that help to ensure the personal safety and security of our customers around the world at a very modest cost.”

Now with SPOT Assist roadside service, SPOT customers can benefit from a complete GPS safety system which includes four functions that transmit messages based on varying levels of need:

. Help notifies the SPOT Assist roadside response center or others of your GPS location
. Check In lets contacts know where you are and that you are okay
. Track Progress sends and saves your location and allows contacts to track your progress using Google MapsT
. Alert 9-1-1 notifies an emergency rescue coordination center of your GPS location

Since its introduction in December 2007, the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger has helped initiate close to 100 rescues, many which resulted in lives saved, and has transmitted more than 5 million “peace-of-mind” and “track me” messages world-wide.

SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger retails for $169.99 SRP Customers will be able to purchase SPOT Assist for $129.99 per year at www.findmespot.com. SPOT Assist will include national roadside assistance and unlimited basic SPOT service including Check-in and 9-1-1 emergency response messaging. SPOT Assist is scheduled to be available for purchase in spring 2009.

About SPOT LLC The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger, the world’s first satellite messenger, uses both the GPS satellite network to determine a customer’s location and the SPOT network to transmit that information to friends, family or an emergency service center. SPOT LLC., a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT), provides lifesaving communications technology that allows users to communicate from remote locations around the globe. Thanks to this affordable, cutting-edge personal safety device, the company offers people peace of mind by allowing customers to notify friends and family of their location and status, and to send for emergency assistance in time of need, completely independent of cellular phone or wireless coverage. For more information on how SPOT LLC is helping users live to tell about it (SM) – from disaster preparedness to outdoor adventure purposes – visit www.findmespot.com.

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Midnight Black and Metallic Silver Editions Available in January 2009

This month John Deere will add to its award-winning family of Gator™ utility vehicles by introducing two unique, special edition model XUVs. The Special Edition XUV 620i models are offered in either Midnight Black or Metallic Silver.

“With the release of these special edition models we are meeting the demand from a growing audience of outdoor enthusiasts, interested in custom vehicles,” said Kevin Lund, utility vehicle group product marketing manager for John Deere. “These new models provide our customers with unique vehicles they can further customize, depending on how they use their vehicle and what they want their vehicle to say about them. John Deere utility vehicle dealers are a great resource to understand all of the options and accessories available to our customers that make these vehicles their own.”

The Midnight Black features a carbon-fiber pattern that is professionally applied through the exclusive Final Finish® process for a long lasting and realistic appearance on the hood and steering wheel cover.

It also sports premium SLX polymer high gloss black fenders that deliver an automotive painted look in a mold-through color that has superior UV fading and mar resistance. The Metallic Silver Edition includes automotive quality paint on the hood, fenders, cargo box and tailgate.

The new special edition models also feature five-spoke alloy wheels, special 21 inch high-back sport seats, billet aluminum controls and a special edition nameplate on the front fenders.

Custom options include adventure lights, a high-performance slip-on exhaust, a heavy-duty brush guard, heavy-duty fender guards, several windshield options and more!

The Gator XUV 620i is the most advanced and performance-oriented Gator utility vehicle ever produced. It has true 4WD, electronic fuel injection and independent rear suspension for a high quality comfortable ride. With a 30 mph top speed and superior acceleration the XUV will get you to where you are going faster.

John Deere (Deere & Company – NYSE: DE) is the world’s leading provider of advanced products and services for agriculture and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation.

John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.

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OHV Access Initiative Takes Lead in Promoting Safe, Responsible Riding and Sustainable, Open Access

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., via the company’s new OHV Access Initiative, injected more than $700,000 in cash and equipment in 2008 directly into projects across the country supporting safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open riding areas.

In the program’s first year, Yamaha took a leadership role in the ongoing issue of OHV access by providing GRANTs (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) to more than 65 local, regional and national organizations representing the greater OHV community. Awardees from the OHV Access Initiative’s fourth quarter funding cycle include:

· The California Trail Users Coalition
· Cheaha Trailriders, Alabama
· Aitkin County, Minnesota
· Arrowhead ATV Club, Minnesota
· Dixie National Forest, Cedar City Ranger District, Utah
· Florida Trail Riders
· Lewis County Department of Forestry, Parks & Recreation, New York
· Paul Bunyan Forest Riders, Minnesota
· Rose City – Lupton Area Chamber of Commerce, Michigan
· Embarrass River ATV Park and Campground, Wisconsin
· Town of Rome, Dyracuse Recreational Park, Wisconsin

“By directly funding public and private land management and enthusiast-initiated projects, the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative is leading the grassroots effort in creating and sustaining safe and responsible riding opportunities,” said Mike Martinez, Yamaha’s general manager of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) Operations. “These GRANTs have become an important asset to the OHV community and we are pleased to continue this support into 2009.”

The primary purpose of the OHV Access Initiative is to provide funding of OHV access-related projects that include, but are not limited to:

· Trail development, restoration and maintenance
· Trail signage and map production
· Staging area construction, renovation and maintenance
· Land stewardship and education
· Responsible OHV riding education and outreach
· Legislative lobbying efforts

“This year, the OHV Access Initiative has demonstrated the ability to make a significant impact where it counts the most – on the ground,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS marketing manager. “Riders, land managers and OHV groups are working together to submit quality applications in support of long-term access goals. Yamaha plans to expand this program and build on its success in supporting the OHV community well into 2009 and beyond.”

About the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative – Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from non-profit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs, national forests and associations, and national, state and local government agencies. A committee then reviews each application and awards GRANTs to deserving projects. Applications for the first quarter of 2009 will be accepted through February 28, 2009.

Updated guidelines, an application form and information on the OHV Access Initiative are available at: www.yamaha-motor.com/ohvaccess. For questions regarding the OHV Access Initiative, groups can call Yamaha’s dedicated OHV Access Initiative Hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@yamaha-motor.com or write to: Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Review Committee, 6555 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630-5101.

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. – Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of more than 4,000 dealers in the United States. Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, YMUS also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com .