Oct 29, 2008
CAYMAN ISLANDS--Garmin Ltd. today announced third quarter results for the period ended September 27, 2008. Third Quarter 2008 Financial highlights: Total revenue of $870 million, up 19% from $729 million in third quarter 2007 Automotive/Mobile segment revenue increased 21% to $626 million in third quarter 2008 Outdoor/ ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Oct 28, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 28 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable in cash for shareholders of record on December 15, 2008. The dividend will be payable January 15, 2009. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fo ... Continue reading
Lorinser Makes The C-Class "Hot" With 305 Hp
Oct 28, 2008
Hot camshafts? In the age of chip tuning, that sounds like a relic of the Eighties. Incorrectly, as there is not much extra power to be gained electronically from a naturally aspirated engine. Mechanical measures continue to be the first choice there, and more effective than ever before in combination with an adjustmen ... Continue reading
Sportility Volkswagen from Austria: More Power for 1.4 TSI Golf, Touran, Tiguan - by O.CT Tuning
Oct 28, 2008
The time has come! Austrian tuner O.CT Tuning has completed development on power upgrades for vehicles with the new ECU class MED 17 using the OBD II connection. ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - Notice of conference call for third quarter 2008 results
Oct 27, 2008
TORONTO, Oct. 27 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008 on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008. Magna will hold its quarterly conference call on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The number to use for this call is 1-800-89 ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - October 2008 U.S. Sales Conference Call
Oct 27, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 27 -- You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's October U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Monday, November 3, 2008 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about ... Continue reading
Alchemist Launches "Premium Bond" at MPH With 24-Carat Supercar
Oct 24, 2008
There's nothing standard issue about this unique Aston Martin DB7. Even the world's most famous secret agent couldn't stay incognito in this 24-carat gold and platinum-leafed supercar from luxury customization company, Alchemist. ... Continue reading
BMW Introduces The New X5 M Sport Package
Oct 24, 2008
For the first time in its nine-year history, BMW is to offer the X5 Sports Activity Vehicle with an M Sport Package that enhances the already fine suspension settings and adds a further dash of sporting individualism to the exterior and interior. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Reports Record 2008 Results
Oct 23, 2008
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 23 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today reported record sales of $38.1 billion for its 2008 fiscal year, up 10% from $34.6 billion in 2007, reflecting growth in the company's Building Efficiency, Power Solutions and Automotive Experience businesses. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001 ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Report Third Quarter Results on October 29, 2008
Oct 23, 2008
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its third quarter 2008 financial results after market close on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. The company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin a ... Continue reading
Hella Energy Management Systems Increase Car Features, Fuel Economy
Oct 21, 2008
DETROIT--Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a global tier-one automotive supplier, knows that American consumers expect their fuel-efficient automobiles to be more than small âecono boxes.â Hella is showcasing several energy management technologies at Convergence 2008, Oct. 20-22 at Detroitâs Cobo Center, that addr ... Continue reading
Twin Disc, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
Oct 21, 2008
RACINE, Wis.--Twin Disc, Inc. , announced today that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable on December 1, 2008, to shareholders of record on November 14, 2008. Twin Disc, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells marine and heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equi ... Continue reading
Visteon Technology Helps Drivers to Be More Aware of Surroundings
Oct 20, 2008
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 20, 2008 -- Visteon Corporation is supplying the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country with optional driver awareness systems that help make drivers more cognizant of their surroundings. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon's Blind Spo ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2008
Enhanced Autobrite(R) Imaging Technology Provides Wider Dynamic Range and Sensitivity for Low-light and Night-to-Bright Daylight Driving Conditions ATTLEBORO, Mass., Oct. 20 -- Sensata Technologies is launching a new vision for automotive, commercial and off-road vehicle safety with the introduction of its new CMOS-bas ... Continue reading
Lear Third-Quarter Earnings Conference Call Details
Oct 20, 2008
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 20 -- Lear Corporation will hold its third-quarter 2008 earnings conference call to review financial results and related matters on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. To participate in the conference call: -- Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 -- International calls 1-706-679-3323 The audio ... Continue reading
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