Stoneridge Mourns Loss of Founder and Chairman D.M. Draime
Jul 10, 2006
WARREN, Ohio, July 10 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that David Max Draime, the Company's founder and Chairman, passed away on July 9, 2006, at the age of 73. A U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of Kent State University, Mr. Draime established the Company in 1965 to produce wiring harnesses primarily for the agricult ... Continue reading
AMSOIL Introduces Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters with Nanofiber Technology
Jul 10, 2006
SUPERIOR, Wis.--July 10, 2006--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis. announces the introduction of its new Ea Motorcycle Oil Filter line featuring advanced full synthetic nanofiber technology. The new Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters provide improved lubricant flow, improved cold-start performance, reduced operating costs and extende ... Continue reading
Timken Promotes the Art of Engineering in China
Jul 10, 2006
Sponsors Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibit in Beijing SHANGHAI, China, July 10 -- The Timken Company , a global company known for creativity and innovation in engineering, has announced that it is sponsoring the historic premier of From Monet to Picasso: Masterworks from The Cleveland Museum of Art at the Beijing World A ... Continue reading
Speed Camera Detector Users 600% Less Likely To Get Speeding Ticket
Jul 10, 2006
DERBY, England - July 10, 2006: According to a new survey, motorists who use a speed camera spotter are six times less likely to pick up a speeding ticket. Government statistics show that 2,104,800 speeding tickets were issued in their most recent annual figures. Whilst around 33 million citizens hold a UK driving lice ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation 'Steps Up' Engine Overhaul Capability
Jul 10, 2006
Company Offering Various Options for Engine Overhauls DETROIT, July 10 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation is making it easier for fleet managers and owner/operators to understand the options available to overhaul their heavy-duty Series 60(R) engine through a program called StepUP(TM). The company's StepUP(TM) Overhaul Prog ... Continue reading
Jul 10, 2006
OLATHE, Kan., July 10 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced it is providing new dynamic content -- fuel prices, weather conditions and forecasts, and traffic information -- on all mobile phones equipped with Garmin Mobile -- a subscription-based, feature-rich application delivering maps, ... Continue reading
Delphi Helps Answer Fuel Questions With E85-Compatible Technology
Jul 10, 2006
Company has supplied ethanol-friendly components to more than 2 million vehicles TROY, Mich., July 10 -- With the U.S. automotive industry facing calls to develop environmentally friendly vehicles that decrease dependency on foreign oil, Delphi Corp. is continuing its commitment to alternative fuels with its family of ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Awarded New Supply Contract from Pep Boys
Jul 7, 2006
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Awarded New Supply Contract from Pep Boys LOS ANGELES, CA., July 7, 2006 - Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") (OTC: MPAA.PK), a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it was awarded a supply contract from The ... Continue reading
SkinzWraps, Inc. Redesigns and Wraps 20 Vehicles for CBS Radio
Jul 7, 2006
DALLAS--July 7, 2006--SkinzWraps, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SKZW), a full-service vehicle wrapping company, announced today that it has completed the re-design and wrapping of 20 vehicles for CBS Radio's family of stations in the Dallas market and is slated to complete another nine vehicles for that market over the next 75 day ... Continue reading
Remy International Reasserts Patent Position for Starters and Alternators
Jul 7, 2006
ANDERSON, Ind., July 7 -- Remy International, Inc., announced that it has amicably resolved a dispute with APEKS International, Inc. of Norcross, Georgia concerning certain U.S. Patents owned or licensed by Remy which protect its proprietary automotive alternator and starter motor technology. Under terms of the settlem ... Continue reading
Valeo Establishes its Second R&D Centre in China
Jul 7, 2006
SHANGHAI, China, July 7 -- Valeo today announced the establishment of a new Research and Development centre in Shanghai. This technical centre will design advanced climate control systems for Chinese, Japanese and European car makers. This latest development is part of Valeo's strategy to expand its presence in the fas ... Continue reading
Jul 7, 2006
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--July 6, 2006--Earl Scheib, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ESHB): -- Earl Scheib and the South Coast Air Quality Management District voluntarily partner to bring best practices designed to reduce air contaminants to the auto body and paint industry in Southern California Earl Scheib, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ESHB), in ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Expanding Manufacturing Facility in Mexico
Jul 7, 2006
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 6 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , announced today that it plans to expand its Electrical/Mechanical Division (EMD) by adding a 175,000 square foot world- class manufacturing and technology facility in Agua Prieta, Mexico. The new facility will consolidate three existing facilities currently o ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Builds on Global Leadership in Air Pumps With New High-Flow Pump Technology
Jul 7, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 6 -- BorgWarner is developing new high-flow air pump technology designed to address its global customers' need to meet increasingly stringent industry standards for emissions and fuel economy. "As a worldwide market leader in air management systems, BorgWarner plays a significant role in our c ... Continue reading
Bang & Olufsen Wins Major Car Sound System Award in the United States
Jul 7, 2006
The Bang & Olufsen in-car entertainment system featured in the Audi A8 has been voted the world's best sound system ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 6 -- At the seventh annual 'Interior of the Year' awards, conducted by Ward's AutoWorld magazine, the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System -- specially designed for the Audi ... Continue reading
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