Apple Teams Up With Ford, General Motors & Mazda to Deliver Seamless iPod Integration
Aug 3, 2006
Over 70 Percent of New Automobiles in US Will Offer iPod Integration in 2007 CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Apple(R) today announced it has teamed up with Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Mazda to deliver seamless iPod(R) integration across the majority of their brands and models, making it easy for iPod users to e ... Continue reading
Thomas A. Dattilo Resigns as Chairman, President and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Aug 3, 2006
Byron O. Pond Will Serve as Interim CEO During Search for Permanent Replacement FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The board of directors of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced that it has accepted the resignation of chairman, president and chief executive officer Thomas A. Dattilo, who is leaving to pursue another opportunit ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Second Quarter Results
Aug 3, 2006
Second Quarter Highlights - Net sales increased 22 percent - Market share gains realized in all key product categories - Sales from International Tire Operations increased 124 percent - Operating profit in International Operations increased by more than 200 percent FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company ... Continue reading
Delphi Completes Sale of U.S. Battery Plant to JCI
Aug 3, 2006
Sale of New Jersey plant final step in global business divestiture TROY, Mich., Aug. 2 -- Delphi Corporation (Pink Sheets: DPHIQ) has completed the sale of its New Brunswick, N.J., battery manufacturing facility to Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), effective Aug. 1, 2006. This sale, which includes ownership of the facility ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2006
RENO, Nev.--Aug. 2, 2006--Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. today announced that Andrew F. Burke, Ph.D., has joined the company's Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Burke is on the Research Faculty at the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis. "This is an opportune time to be joining Altairn ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Leasing Recognizes Its Best Technicians at 2006 National Technical Challenge
Aug 3, 2006
Fifteen Service Technicians Recognized as 'Best of the Best' READING, Pa., Aug. 2 -- During the course of a year, top-notch Penske service technicians ensure hundreds of thousands of trucks motoring across North American highways run smoothly and safely by employing both state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies and tri ... Continue reading
Garmin Reports Record Quarter; Revises Annual Guidance Upward
Aug 3, 2006
CAYMAN ISLANDS, Aug. 2 -- Garmin Ltd. today announced a record quarter ended July 1, 2006. Second Quarter 2006 Financial highlights: -- Total revenue of $432.5 million, up 64% from $264.5 million in second quarter 2005 -- Automotive/Mobile segment revenue increased 153% to $255.4 million in second quarter 2006 -- Outdo ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2006
PRESS RELEASE Implementation of Vehicle Safety Legislations to Support Greater Demand for Passive Safety Systems London, U.K. â 2 August, 2006 â Growing customer awareness of the need for enhanced safety, the implementation of legislations, the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) protocol and tech ... Continue reading
Green Power Inc. Announces Successful Demonstration of Waste-to-Fuel Technology Creating NanoDiesel
Aug 2, 2006
Green Power Inc. Announces Successful Demonstration of Waste-to-Fuel Technology Creating NanoDiesel Issaquah, WA - - August 2, 2006 - - Green Power, Inc., a Washington based company, thrilled spectators at their demonstration on Wednesday, July 26. Green Power, Inc. demonstrated their new technology of turning everyday ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2006 Financial Results
Aug 2, 2006
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 2 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today reported second-quarter 2006 financial results with sales of $3.5 billion, an increase of about 3 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Net earnings for the 2006 quarter were $91 million or ... Continue reading
Castrol(TM) Wheels Into the Great American Trucking Show
Aug 2, 2006
See Product Innovations, Learn about the Second Annual Castrol Tection(TM) Extra Big Honkin' Truck Makeover(TM) and Enter to Win a New Ford F-150 Power Wheels WAYNE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- Castrol will be a sponsor at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS), the fastest growing tradeshow in the U.S. for trucking industry prof ... Continue reading
SEMA Executive Connects Profitability and Personalization with Alternative Business Model
Aug 2, 2006
DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--Aug. 1, 2006--John Waraniak, SEMA vice president, vehicle technology, will address Management Briefing Seminar participants in Michigan August 7th and 8th in Traverse City, MI. The Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) is the premiere annual gathering of more than 1,200 auto industry, academic and gov ... Continue reading
Power boost for MG Rover owners
Aug 2, 2006
PRESS RELEASE 1st August 2006 Power boost for MG Rover owners MG Rover owners can now give their cars a power boost thanks to a range of performance upgrades available through XPart's on-line accessories store (www.xpart-accessories.com). The enhancements include air filter upgrades and air induction kits which can inc ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Second Quarter 2006 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance
Aug 2, 2006
Highlights * Second quarter 2006 net income of $50 million * Positive free cash flow * $800 million secured term loan financing completed * Significant new business wins * Full year 2006 EBIT-R guidance raised VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Visteon Corporation today announced second quarter results demonstrating ... Continue reading
New Tires Make a Wild Race for the Edwards Brothers
Aug 1, 2006
Untitled Stationery New Tires Make a Wild Race for the Edwards Brothers at Langley Speedway For Immediate Release July 29, 2006 By: Karla Watkins Edwards Motorsports Hampton, VA NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series During Time Trials, Greg Edwards (No. 27) qualified second and Danny Edwards (No. 26) qualified third. After ... Continue reading
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