ROI Targets Outdoor Lifestyle Enthusiasts
Sep 14, 2006
TORRANCE, CA Sep 14, 2006; Rhino Outdoor International, Inc., a business development company that acquires and consolidates outdoor activity-based companies, has focused their business development strategy on providing products and services that appeal to outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts. The company has recently acquired ... Continue reading
ESP(R) Stability Control to be Mandated for All Cars
Sep 14, 2006
Mercedes-Benz Safety Innovation Promises to Reduce Accidents Dramatically WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Federal government announced today that ESP(R) stability control, a safety system pioneered by Mercedes-Benz, will be required on all future cars. In making the announcement, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Adm ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Awarded Contract with the US Federal Government
Sep 14, 2006
CHICAGO, Sept. 13 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been selected as a primary map data provider by the US Government. NAVTEQ will provide road network and standard points of interest data under a government-wide enterprise license to nume ... Continue reading
Ituran Acquires Controlling Share of ERM Electronic Systems for $2.8 Million
Sep 14, 2006
AZOUR, Israel, September 14 -- Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: ITRN) (the "Company") announced that yesterday, it entered into an agreement with E.R.M. Electronic Systems Limited ("ERM") and its sole shareholder. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will invest the sum of NIS 9.1M (approximately US$2.1M ... Continue reading
Raybestos Announces "Pit Crew Member for a Day" Sweepstakes
Sep 14, 2006
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Ken Myers John Mader Affinia Under Vehicle Group Wray Ward Laseter (815) 759-7668 (704) 926-1316 ken.myers@affiniagroup.com jmader@wwlcreative.com Brake Parts Inc. Announces Raybestos(r) Brand Brakes "Pit Crew Member for a Day" Sweepstakes McHENRY, Ill. (September 13, 2006) - Brake Parts Inc. anno ... Continue reading
Alpine's Blackbird Portable Navigation Device Incorporates NAVTEQ Traffic RDS(TM)
Sep 14, 2006
CHICAGO, Sept. 13 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has been selected to provide real-time traffic information to Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of high- performance mobile electronics, for its portable n ... Continue reading
Michelin and Pirelli Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction With Original Equipment Tires
Sep 13, 2006
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 13 -- Michelin ranks highest in original equipment (OE) tire satisfaction in the luxury/sport, pickup/full-size van and SUV vehicle-based tire segments, and Pirelli ranks highest in the mass market/non-luxury segment, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Original Equipment Tir ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2006
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--Sept. 13, 2006--The Scuderi Group announced today that they will be demonstrating the benefits of their breakthrough Air-Hybrid diesel engine at the International Automobile Association's Commercial Vehicle Show (IAA) which takes place from September 21-28 in Hanover, Germany (Booth 24 CO3.) Th ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Now Standard Equipment in All 2007 Acura Models
Sep 13, 2006
Award-winning XM NavTraffic service expands to four Acura models WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7 million subscribers, today announced that Acura will expand the availability of factory-installed XM radios throughout its entire 2007 model yea ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces the All-New BF90 and BF75 4-Stroke Marine Outboard Engines
Sep 13, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Introduces the All-New BF90 and BF75 4-Stroke Marine Outboard Engines BF90 Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 13, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. introduced the all-new BF90 and BF75 medium-sized(*1) 4-stroke marine outboard engines. The two new models will go on s ... Continue reading
Garmin Mobile(TM) 20: Smart Navigation for Your Smartphone
Sep 13, 2006
OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 12 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that Garmin Mobile 20 -- an automotive navigation system that delivers Garmin's voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions using Bluetooth wireless technology on compatible smartphones -- will be on display at CTIA in Los Angeles ... Continue reading
The Complete Garage(R) Announces National Strategic Partnership With Griot's(R) Garage
Sep 13, 2006
Car Enthusiasts to Benefit From Product Availability at Local Retail Locations Around the Country MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 12 -- The Complete Garage(R) announced today that it has formed a national strategic alliance with Griot's(R) Garage. The combination of The Complete Garage -- the premier retailer of custom residential ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Reports Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2006 Operating Results
Sep 13, 2006
- Operating profit at United Solar Ovonic segment increased to $8.6 million in fiscal 2006 compared to an operating loss of $3.2 million in fiscal 2005, on a 49% increase in revenues - Annualized solar module production capacity at existing Auburn Hills facility reached 28MW during the fourth quarter - The second Aubur ... Continue reading
Visteon Supplies Aftermarket USB Audio Interface Solution For Renault Vehicles
Sep 13, 2006
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading supplier of automotive audio and infotainment technologies, is launching its innovative USB audio interface solution as an optional accessory for a wide range of Renault vehicles. The interface allows consumers to enjoy portable electronic devices, such as ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2006
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- J.D. Power and Associates, a business of The McGraw-Hill Companies , today announced the acquisition of Automotive Resources Asia (ARA), a respected market strategy and information firm specializing in Asia's car markets since 1993. J.D. Power and Associates' "voice of the customer ... Continue reading
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