EaglePicher Completes Restructuring
Aug 1, 2006
INKSTER, Michigan, August 1 -- EaglePicher Incorporated (EPI) and its U.S. subsidiaries have successfully completed their Chapter 11 restructuring process. Today, pursuant to their confirmed plan of reorganization, substantially all the assets of EPI and its U.S. subsidiaries were transferred to the newly formed EagleP ... Continue reading
Piston Group Names President and CEO
Aug 1, 2006
DETROIT, July 31 -- Piston Group LLC today announced Steven L. Hayworth as President and CEO effective immediately. Hayworth was formerly President, Global Seating Systems Division for Lear Corporation. "We are extremely pleased to have Steven Hayworth join us as President and CEO. He brings customer-focused leadership ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube(R) Enhances Customers' Wait - Time
Aug 1, 2006
AlivePromo to Deploy New J-TV Media Network in Waiting Rooms Across North America HOUSTON, July 31 -- Waiting for the J-Team to service your vehicle just got a lot more entertaining. Jiffy Lube International, the nation's leading fast oil change provider, and Minneapolis digital sign company AlivePromo, Inc. today anno ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif.--July 31, 2006--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that another of the world's leading truck original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will offer its award-winning Lane D ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Results
Aug 1, 2006
Raises Full-Year Earnings and Free Cash Flow Guidance TROY, Mich., July 31 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006. Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Highlights * Record sales of $2.5 billion, up 4 percent from the third quarter of fiscal 2005. * Net income w ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel's Series 60(R) Rates No. 2 on '10 Best Diesel Engines Ever' List
Jul 31, 2006
Publication Gives Kudos to Industry-Leading Engine DETROIT, July 31 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation's flagship Series 60 heavy-duty diesel engine was recently recognized by Diesel Power Magazine as the No. 2 ranked "Best Diesel Engine Ever" on a list compiled by the publication. The No. 1 ranking went to Rudolph Diesel's ... Continue reading
TCI Powerglide Transmission Engineered For Ultimate Duty Drag Race Applications
Jul 31, 2006
Below and attached is the latest information and image of TCIR's Pro-X Powerglide Transmission. New TCIR PRO-XT Powerglide Transmissions Engineered For Ultimate Duty Drag Race Applications New extreme performance TCIR PRO-XT Powerglide Transmission has been proven in drag cars running 6.70 seconds at 220+ mph TCIR cont ... Continue reading
Telematics Positions Continental as a Leader in Comprehensive Vehicle Safety
Jul 31, 2006
- Continental Automotive Systems establishes a new Telematics Business Unit - Telematics vision and roadmap to grow the business globally and help integrate it into its active-passive safety strategy - Convenience features open up new horizons for modern car driving FRANKFURT am Main, Germany, July 31 -- With the acqui ... Continue reading
Car Care Guide Takes Mystery Out of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Jul 31, 2006
Motorists Can Order Free Guide Online BETHESDA, Md., July 31 -- A new Car Care Guide for motorists turns technical automotive jargon into easy-to-understand everyday language, taking the mystery out of vehicle maintenance and repair. The free guide, published by the Car Care Council, can be ordered on the council's Web ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi to Make SIRIUS Satellite Radio Standard or Factory Option on All Models in 2007
Jul 31, 2006
SIRIUS to be Offered on Four Models This Fall and Full Vehicle Lineup Next Year NEW YORK, and CYPRESS, Calif., July 31 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Mitsubishi will offer SIRIUS as a standard feature or factory option on four models this fall, and throughout the enti ... Continue reading
LDV Holdings Sold to GAZ Group, a Leading Russian Automotive Manufacturer
Jul 31, 2006
LONDON, July 31 -- Sun European Partners, LLP ("Sun European Partners"), the European adviser to Sun Capital Partners, Inc., today announced the sale of its affiliate LDV Holdings Limited ("LDV") to GAZ International Limited. Under the deal, LDV, the specialist manufacturer of the multi-award-winning range of Maxus lig ... Continue reading
Powerlock International Corp. Signs Marketing Agreement with National AAMCO Dealers Association
Jul 31, 2006
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--July 31, 2006--Powerlock International Corp. (Pink Sheets: PWLK) is pleased to announce an agreement with AAMCO National Dealers Association signed early this morning. Mike Ganjei, president of the National Dealers Association for AAMCO Corp. and Powerlock executives agreed to a three-year struc ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 28, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39984) has announced the addition of LED4Auto - LED & HB-LED for Automotive Applications to their offering. Presenting a new report describing the market and technology trends for HB LEDs in automotive applications and ligh ... Continue reading
RV EXPO and Sale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Brickyard August 1st-6th
Jul 29, 2006
--FreedomRoads: What: A Huge RV Expo and sale will be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Brickyard featuring hundreds of motorhomes, travel trailers and 5th Wheels from FreedomRoads dealer inventories from five states. The RV Expo is free to the public with free parking (excluding race day), and live entertainment ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Selected for New Dodge Nitro
Jul 29, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, July 28 -- The 2007 Dodge Nitro will roll into dealer showrooms later this year in three different models, and all of them exclusively on Goodyear tires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The Nitro is the first mid-size SUV for Dodge, and is recognized for its distinctive style, s ... Continue reading
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