AUSTIN, Texas--April 26, 2006--Cirrus Logic Inc. , a leader in high-precision analog, mixed-signal and embedded products for audio and industrial markets, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006, which ended March 25, 2006. The company reported fourth quarter fiscal year 2006 reven ... Continue reading
Quixote Corporation Reports Fiscal 2006 Third Quarter Results and Announces Restructuring Plan
CHICAGO, April 26 -- Quixote Corporation today reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2006. For the fiscal 2006 third quarter, net sales increased 7% to $37,470,000, compared to net sales of $34,952,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2005. The operating loss was $178,000 in the fiscal 2006 third ... Continue reading
ORION, Mich.--April 26, 2006--SCATE(R) Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has released Ignite(TM) 2006, a software product designed to change the way organizations approach rapid eLearning development, knowledge capture and process documentation. Ignite(TM) 2006 was developed with absolute simplicity as its obj ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--April 26, 2006--The Board of Directors of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced it has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.065 per share, payable May 31, 2006 to shareholders of record May 16, 2006. The company has approximately 28.0 million shares outstanding. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (www.apog. ... Continue reading
By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor The Fitâs Specs Already one of Hondaâs biggest sellers in Europe and Asia, the Fit comes to America with several attributes for those customers who want, said Chuck Schifsky, manager regional public relations operations of American Honda, âAn attractive, effic ... Continue reading
Autodesk Announces Environmental Systems Products as Inventor of the Month for April 2006
Engineering Awards Program Honors Manufacturer of Innovative Vehicle Emissions Testing Products SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 26 -- Autodesk, Inc. today announced that Environmental Systems Products (ESP), the maker of the world's most sophisticated remote sensing devices for measuring vehicle emissions, was named Autodesk ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
DOVER, Del., April 26 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.015 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 10, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2006. Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading promoter ... Continue reading
AutoVIBES: Gas Price Concerns Reach All-Time High
Recent Gas Price Spike Significantly Impacts Vehicle Segment Consideration IRVINE, Calif., April 26 -- Due to increasing gas prices, more than 60 percent of new-vehicle shoppers (62 percent) are at least strongly considering the purchase of a vehicle they normally would not have considered, and half of those (30 percen ... Continue reading
Cendant Reports Results for First Quarter 2006
1Q 2006 Revenue Increased 7% to $4.2 Billion versus $4.0 Billion in 1Q 2005 1Q 2006 EPS from Continuing Operations was $0.13 versus $0.06 in 1Q 2005 1Q 2006 EPS from Continuing Operations, Excluding Separation Costs, was $0.16 Company Reiterates Its Previously Announced Full Year 2006 Financial Estimates NEW YORK, Apri ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Reports Record First Quarter Revenue
CHICAGO, April 26 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today reported record first quarter revenue for the quarter ended April 2, 2006. Revenue in the quarter rose 17% over the first quarter of 2005 to $122.3 million. Operating income ... Continue reading
Technology Prohibiting Drinking and Driving May Come Sooner Than First Thought
Wasgington DC April 26, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that use of ignition interlock devices which prohibit a car from starting if a driver has had too much alcohol is starting to catch some momentum. New York state legislators are considering whether to require the devices on all cars and trucks by 2009, and aut ... Continue reading
Eaton Quarterly Dividend Payable May 26, 2006
CLEVELAND--April 26, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation's Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.35 per common share, payable on May 26, 2006, to shareholders of record on May 8, 2006. Eaton announced a 13 percent increase in the dividend to $.35 on January 23 of th ... Continue reading
FormTech Selects Plexus Online to Streamline Operations
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 26 -- Plexus Systems, providers of the on-demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, has been selected by FormTech Industries to implement a comprehensive business and manufacturing solution across the FormTech enterprise. Last month, FormTech Industries (Royal Oak, Michigan) acqu ... Continue reading
UGN, Inc. Opens Fourth Manufacturing Facility
Facility to Produce Acoustic Carpet System TINLEY PARK, Ill., April 26 -- UGN, Inc., a leading producer of automotive acoustic, interior trim and thermal management products, has opened a multi-million dollar production facility in Somerset, Ky. At the new facility, the company will produce UGN's first RIETER ULTRA LIG ... Continue reading
Are You A Singing Star In Your Car?
National Survey Reveals More People Sing in the Car than in the Shower MOORPARK, Calif., April 26 -- When you're driving down the road with the music turned up and your favorite tunes piping through the speakers, do you feel compelled to sing? If so, you are like the majority of Americans who tend to break out into son ... Continue reading
Aura Launches Sales Campaign with NAB Exhibit
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--April 26, 2006--Aura Systems (Pinks Sheets:AUSI) is pleased to announce its participation in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Trade Show to be held the week of April 24, 2006 in Las Vegas. The AuraGen will be displayed on a vehicle in the Wolf Coach (a subsidiary of L3 Communications) ... Continue reading
CUSA, LLC Finalizes Acquisition of American Coach Lines; Company Now Named Coach America
DALLAS, April 26 -- CUSA, LLC, the nation's largest charter and tour company, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of American Coach Lines (ACL), the largest motor coach operator in the Southeast. Concurrent with the acquisition that expands the company by one-third, the company has announced a new nam ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 26, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36157) has announced the addition of Distributed & Cogeneration Volume II - Power Electronics, Worldwide Forecasts, Applications, and Competitive Environment to their offering. This second edition, 184-page report provides ... Continue reading
Donald A. Merril Transitions to Chief Financial Officer at Myers Industries
AKRON, Ohio--April 26, 2006--Myers Industries, Inc. announced today that the Board of Directors has formally appointed Donald A. Merril as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Merril joined the Company on January 25, 2006, as Vice President with planned transition to the CFO position. He previously was wit ... Continue reading
Eaton Shareholders Elect Christopher M. Connor to Board of Directors, Re-Elect Three Directors
CLEVELAND--April 26, 2006--Shareholders of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today elected Christopher M. Connor to Eaton's Board of Directors. Connor is chairman, president and chief executive officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company. Connor replaces Kiran M. Patel who resigned from the Eaton Board ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--April 26, 2006--FISHER/UNITECH, a leading engineering technologies firm serving the Midwest, announced today a series of Open Houses scheduled throughout the month of May, that will showcase the new Dimension 1200 3D Printers. This will be the first opportunity to see the machines in North America since th ... Continue reading
GenTek Inc. Announces Repricing of Long Term Debt and $22 Million Debt Redemption
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--April 26, 2006--GenTek Inc. today announced the successful repricing of its long term debt obligations. GenTek's first and second lien holders have agreed to a reduction of 50 and 150 basis points, respectively. In addition, the debt holders agreed to a $22 million redemption of the second lien debt. ... Continue reading
Henkel Chemist Invited to Attend Congressional Visits Day
One of Three Selected Chemists to Represent 159,000 ACS Members Nationwide MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 26 -- Henkel Research Chemist, Gina Ludwig, was invited by the National American Chemical Society (ACS) to be one of three members to represent 159,000 chemists and chemical engineers from across the United States t ... Continue reading
WALTHAM, Mass.--April 26, 2006-- Next Paper in Series Will Help Smaller Businesses Improve E-Communications Using E-Newsletters IMN (iMakeNews, Inc.), a leading provider of e-communications services, today released the first in a series of white papers to help companies use e-communications more efficiently and effecti ... Continue reading
Lincoln Captures Spirit of Harlem Renaissance with Powerful New Ad
DEARBORN, Mich.--April 26, 2006--Lincoln: -- New television commercial presents the 2006 Zephyr and spotlights Lincoln's heritage in the African American community -- Renaissance celebrates the soul of Black America, featuring the poetry of the legendary Langston Hughes and iconic filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles -- The 30 ... Continue reading
COURTLAND, Ala., April 26 -- Lockheed Martin's Courtland, Ala., production facility has received the first two Orbus 1A motor assemblies from Alliant Techsystems for the Boost Vehicle-Plus program. ATK shipped the assemblies for the second- and third-stage solid rocket motors from its Elkton, Md., facility. ATK will de ... Continue reading
MECHATRONICS 2006 hits the ground running at Penn State Great Valley
MALVERN, Pa.--April 26, 2006--Automobiles like Jaguar and other high-end vehicles will soon survey the road and anticipate obstacles, stopping on a dime autonomously to prevent that near accident from becoming thousands of pounds of twisted steel wreckage. You can find information on how this happens at MX2006--MECHATR ... Continue reading
MicroBilt and RouteOne Announce Integration
KENNESAW, Ga.--April 26, 2006--MicroBilt, a leading credit bureau data access and retrieval system and RouteOne LLC, the web-based credit application management system launched by DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, Ford Motor Credit Company, General Motors Acceptance Corporation, and Toyota Financial Services, announc ... Continue reading
NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH Licenses SMSC's MediaLB Technology
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. & DUESSELDORF, Germany--April 26, 2006--SMSC and NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH today announced that they have reached a licensing agreement enabling NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH to enrich its automotive product portfolio with gateway and audio solutions that connect with the MediaLB interface. First si ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--April 26, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. plans to release financial results for the first quarter and year ended March 31, 2006 at approximately 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 4, 2006. Superior has scheduled a conference call at 1:00 p.m. EDT that day to discuss its results for the firs ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--April 26, 2006--TrueLocal, a local search engine that specializes in driving online sales to offline businesses, announces today the launch of their new Local Traffic Estimator, a tool that aggregates and shows users traffic statistics on TrueLocal. Potential advertisers can type in a zip code and a sear ... Continue reading
Satellite Radio Named Title Sponsor of MX-5 Cup
TOPEKA, Kan. (April 26, 2006) â SCCA Pro Racing and Mazda North American Operations announced today that SIRIUS will serve as the title sponsor of the all-new SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by Hankook. âWeâre thrilled to have SIRIUS join on as a partner in the new series, ... Continue reading
XPEL Products Protect Grand Prix Masters Series Race Cars
- Team Drivers Include Mansell, Prost, Fittipaldi, and Cheever - SAN ANTONIO, April 26 -- XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) announced today, that through its U.K.-based Distributor Paintshield, Ltd., it has teamed with the Grand Prix Masters Series ("GPMS"), providing GPMS Members with computer-cut Paint Protection ... Continue reading
Postal Service's 'American Motorcycle' Stamps Roll Out From Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Aug. 7
STURGIS, S.D., April 26 -- Come early August, 85 million classic American motorcycles will begin to roll out in mint condition on commemorative postage stamps -- each guaranteed to make it across the country for just 39 cents. The first of these stamps, along with the actual cycles the stamps are modeled from, will kic ... Continue reading
Students from Marysville Are Michigan's Best Young Auto Techs, According to AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., April 26 -- Jeffrey Elder of Fort Gratiot and Anthony Fraley of Avoca, seniors at St. Clair County Tech, took first place in the Michigan state final of the 12th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition, held today at the Macomb Community College Expo Center in Warren. The victory, in competitio ... Continue reading
Coates Files U.S. Patent Application for Combination Fuel Mixing System Utilizing Alternative Fuels
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J.--April 26, 2006--Coates International, Ltd. ("Coates" or the "Company") announced today that it has filed a patent application to the United States Patent Office for the Company's new fuel mixing management system designed to mix different types of fuels simultaneously and sequentially in the Compan ... Continue reading
Technology Research Corporation Announces Acquisition of Recreational Vehicle Product Line
CLEARWATER, Fla.--April 26, 2006--Technology Research Corporation (TRC), , today announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Automated Engineering Corporation (AEC), dB Technologies, Inc. (dB Tech) and David Bailey, principal shareholder of dB Tech, to acquire AEC's Recreational Vehicle (RV) product li ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Leadership Changes in Its International Operations
NOVI, Mich., April 26 -- Tower Automotive (BULLETIN BOARD: TWRAQ.PK) today announced that Dr. Gyula Meleghy, currently the president of Europe and South America for Tower Automotive, and Vincent Pairet, currently president of Asian Operations for Tower Automotive, will switch positions effective July 1, 2006. Dr. Meleg ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Reports First Quarter 2006 Results
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 26 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , today reported revenues of $229.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006, up 50.5 percent compared to $152.4 million in the prior-year period. Operating income for the first quarter was $25.5 million, a 52.7 percent increase, compared to $16.7 m ... Continue reading
Lack of Seat Belt Use Among Minorities a 'Health Crisis' in Massachusetts
BOSTON--April 26, 2006-- Study Shows African Americans and Latinos Five Times More Likely to Become Injured Than Whites Health Disparities Experts, MADD to Visit Beacon Hill Today On the heels of landmark health care reform legislation in Massachusetts establishing a commission to eliminate racial and ethnic health dis ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS<p> 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 The first question most of my neighbors asked during the week that I had the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 was ``What is it?'' Which is perfectly understandable. There really is nothing quite like it. <p> Mercedes-Benz calls the new R-Class a ``Grand Sports ... Continue reading
2006 LEXUS GX470 By Annabelle Frankl<p> ââ¦Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.â<p> 160 miles. 4 hours 11 minutes. This is the readout on the GX470âs navigation system, one thatâs easy and intuitive to use and has me en route to Aspen from Denver, CO in no time at all. Admittedly itâs not ... Continue reading
Airtrax Releases Preliminary First Quarter 2006 Revenues
- Preliminary First Quarter Revenues Up 20% Over Fourth Quarter 2005 - BLACKWOOD, N.J., April 26 -- Airtrax, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AITX) , a developer of patented, omni-directional technology with military and commercial applications, today announced preliminary, unaudited revenues of approximately $657,593 for the fir ... Continue reading
Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2005 Results and NISSAN Value-Up
Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for joining us today. Fiscal 2005 was a year of transition for Nissan. As we successfully completed our revival by fully delivering on the three commitments of Nissan 180, the next phase of sustainable and profitable growth through Nissan Value-Up was already well under way. It was al ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports Record Results For FY05
TOKYO (April 25, 2006) â Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced consolidated net income of 518.1 billion yen (US $4.57 billion, euro 3.78 billion), up 1.1% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, a record for a sixth consecutive year. âNissan delivered a solid performance in fiscal 2005 despite the many ch ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Reports Record Quarterly Revenues
COBURG, Oregon, April 26 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, today reported revenue and earnings for the first quarter ended April 1, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) First quarter 2006 revenues were $385.1 million, up 17% c ... Continue reading
Autoliv Opens Electronics Plant in China
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 26, 2006--Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today opened its fifth plant globally for safety electronics and its eighth manufacturing facility in China. The new facility, which is located in Shanghai, will primarily produce airbag control units, both for the growing Ch ... Continue reading
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo., April 26 -- A new generation of automotive customer service software is on the way! Wynn's, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., headquartered in Azusa, Calif., has selected Dealer Technology Group (DTG) of Highlands Ranch, Colo., as their strategic partner to provide a next generation softw ... Continue reading
BREMERTON, Wash.--April 26, 2006--GHL Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GHLT), a holding company focusing on acquisitions, strategic alliances, and partnerships with companies on the cutting edge of the GPS and telematics industry, announced today that it has closed a $660,000 private placement round. The company has all ... Continue reading
Progressive Stages Intentional Vehicle Fire to Demonstrate Arson Techniques
TAMPA, Fla.--April 26, 2006--Progressive from 3,300 in 2003. Fraudulent insurance claims hit consumers where they feel it the most, their pocketbooks. According to the Florida Department of Insurance and The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, insurance fraud costs Florida families $1,500 per year in increased premiums, ... Continue reading
Reminder - Monaco Coach Corporation Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Conference Call on the Web
COBURG, Ore., April 26 -- In conjunction with its first quarter earnings release, Monaco Coach Corporation invites you to listen to its conference call broadcast live over the Internet at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. What: Monaco Coach Corporation Conference Call When: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 ... Continue reading
Renee Franklin Joins Tower Automotive as Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
NOVI, Michigan, April 25 -- Tower Automotive (OTC Bulletin Board: TWRAQ.PK) today announced E. Renee Franklin has joined the company as senior vice president, global human resources. Based at corporate headquarters in Novi, Mich., Franklin will be a member of the company's enterprise leadership team with leadership res ... Continue reading
Volvo CE Launches Hard Hat Safety Initiative
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 26, 2006--The introduction of a new Volvo CE hard hat, to be offered with every new machine sold, is just one step in the company's major programme to improve work site safety. Volvo Construction Equipment has commissioned head and face protection experts Peltor to develop an exclusive Volvo ha ... Continue reading
Harte-Hanks Reports First Quarter Results
SAN ANTONIO--April 26, 2006--Harte-Hanks, Inc. today reported first quarter 2006 diluted earnings per share of $0.29 on revenues of $278.4 million. These results compare to diluted earnings per share of $0.29 on $268.3 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2005. First quarter 2006 results include stock-based comp ... Continue reading
AvantGo Spring Web Channel Lineup Demonstrates Continued Mobile Marketing and Advertising Momentum
Synopsis: Marketers and media customers BMW, Entrepreneur.com, HP, GM, Mercedes-Benz, PC World, Toyota and Verizon launch new mobile Web site channels on AvantGo, delivering visually interactive advertisements and marketing offerings to smartphone and PDA users, demonstrating ongoing momentum on the 7 year-old mobile I ... Continue reading
Douglas R. Matthews Appointed Vice President and General Director of U. S. Steel Serbia
PITTSBURGH, April 26 -- United States Steel Corporation announced today that Douglas R. Matthews has been appointed vice president and general director of U. S. Steel Serbia, effective May 1. In his new position, Doug will oversee the U. S. Steel Serbia operation. "Doug's recent assignment as general manager of blast f ... Continue reading
Lear Reports Improved First-Quarter Financial Results and Affirms Full-Year 2006 Financial Guidance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 26 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive interior systems suppliers, today reported improved financial results for the first quarter of 2006 and affirmed full-year 2006 financial guidance. Highlights: * Achieved record net sales of $4.7 billion versus $4.3 billion a year a ... Continue reading
Europe by Car Offers First Berlin-Based Tax-Free Vehicle Lease Plan for American Travelers
Convenient downtown location for World Cup fans, U.S. vacationers to Eastern Europe, May 1-July 31 NEW YORK, April 26 -- In conjunction with this year's soccer World Cup in Germany, Europe by Car announced today that, for the first time ever, customers can take delivery of and return their tax-free leased Renault vehic ... Continue reading
TOKYO, April 26 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. Fourth Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2006 totaled JPY 219.5 billion (USD 1,869 million), an ... Continue reading
The Future of European Passenger Car Braking and Stability Control Systems
LONDON, April 26 -- In trying to achieve technology refinements, cost and reliability are emerging as major challenges for the launch of advanced braking systems. With respect to stability control systems, low customer awareness, perception and willingness to pay are likely to be critical growth restrains. While effici ... Continue reading
Team HUMMER Adds Duramax Diesel Power With H1 Alpha
DETROIT - The newest âmemberâ of Team HUMMER Racing debuts this weekend at the âBest in the Desertâ Racing Association's 2006 âTerribleâs Town 250â competition in Pahrump, Nev. on Saturday, April 29. The all-new 2006 HUMMER H1 Alpha Pick-up will make its first attempt at the 250-mile ... Continue reading
Nissan Seeks Applicants for the NISSAN-UNCF ``SHIFT_'' knowledge Scholarship Program
GARDENA, Calif.--April 25, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) are currently seeking applicants for the NISSAN-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge Scholarship Program. The NISSAN-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge Scholarship Program was created in 2004 to recognize the academic achievement and lea ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Reports Record 2006 First Quarter Results
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--April 25, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the first quarter of 2006, representing 50 quarters of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net income for the first quarter ende ... Continue reading
Nissan Releases Relocation Update
GARDENA, Calif.--April 25, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc., today released updated information related to the pending relocation of its headquarters operations from California. On Nov. 10, 2005, Nissan announced it would relocate its headquarters to the Nashville, Tenn., area this summer. Since then, Nissan has active ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI, China, April 25 -- Key Safety Systems, Inc. ("KSS") -- a leader in global automotive safety systems and components -- has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chery Automobile Company (Chery), located in Wuhu city of the Anhui Province in P.R. China. This MOU sets forth a framework for both KSS and ... Continue reading
Maserati Establishes Master Maserati Driving School in North America
Exceptional performance of Maserati paired with expert training at famed Road Atlanta circuit ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 25 -- Maserati North America, Inc. is proud to announce the establishment of Master Maserati North America driving school. The program is open to Maserati owners, prospects and enthusiasts looking ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Names Paul Ryznar as Vice President of Manufacturing
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., April 25 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced that it has named Paul Ryznar as Vice President, Manufacturing. Mr. Ryznar will report to James R. Metzger, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The Production Technology and Machine Building Division at E ... Continue reading
Delphi, Visteon and Denso - 'Leaders in Auto Parts Manufacturing'
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 25, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35839) has announced the addition of Automobile Parts and Accessories Manufacture - Industry Profile to their offering. Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: The automobile parts manufacturing industry, with more t ... Continue reading
Volvo: Claes Nilsson Appointed New Head of International Division
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 25, 2006--Claes Nilsson has today been appointed Senior Vice President, responsible for International Division at Volvo Trucks . In this position he will be a member of the Truck Executive Group. Claes Nilsson has been with Volvo since 1982 and has a solid and varied background at Volvo Trucks. ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Inc. Adds Two ValuGard Authorized Warranty Centers Including First in the Chicago Area
CINCINNATI--April 25, 2006--Pickups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a retail operator and franchiser of automotive parts and accessories stores catering to the light truck and SUV market, today announced that it has added two ValuGard(TM) Authorized Warranty Centers to its nationwide chain including its first in Chicago, Illinois. T ... Continue reading
Cannonball World's Largest Car Rally Comes to the United States
LOS ANGELES--April 25, 2006--Cannonball Run World Events announced today the state-side arrival of Europe's most outrageous road rally taking place July 29 - Aug. 4, 2007. The Great American Run, produced by Cannonball Run World Events will unite car enthusiasts and racing fanatics from around the world in the largest ... Continue reading
Rapid Pace of Consumer Change Signals Major Shift in Automotive Buying Process
OTTAWA & PARIS--April 25, 2006-- Vehicle Dealers Fail to Keep Pace as Balance of Power Shifts, According to a New Study From the Car Internet Research Program and Capgemini The increasing use of the Internet has given automotive consumers an edge in the vehicle buying process, making them less dependent on dealers. Thi ... Continue reading
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