DENSO Announces Senior Management Changes
Jun 27, 2006
TOKYO, June 27 -- DENSO Corporation announced the following management changes, which were voted upon at today's shareholders meeting. These changes are effective today. New Directors appointed to the Board: * Shinro Iwatsuki, Executive Vice President (from Senior Managing Director) * Oyuki Ogawa, Executive Vice Presid ... Continue reading
DuPont to Produce New High-Performance Polymers Made with Renewable Resources
Jun 27, 2006
WILMINGTON, Del., June 27 -- DuPont expects to begin production in 2007 of new high-performance thermoplastic resins and elastomer products made from two of its latest bio-based materials innovations. The products will be targeted for automotive, electrical/electronic and other industrial markets. Intermediates for DuP ... Continue reading
Delphi's Four-Zone HVAC System Offers Individualized Comfort On New Audi Q7 Luxury SUV
Jun 27, 2006
Separate Front and Rear HVAC Modules Allow Autonomous Climate Control TROY, Mich., June 27 -- Audi's first luxury sport utility vehicle, the Q7, hits showrooms this year able to offer something most others in its class do not -- a four-zone fully-automatic climate control system. The unique system, designed and enginee ... Continue reading
Progressive Government Policies to Drive Growth of Indian Automotive Sensors Market
Jun 27, 2006
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 27 -- The Indian government's move to make the installation of certain automotive sensors mandatory are driving rapid growth in all segments of the Indian automotive market. The compulsory use of sensors in all cars coupled with the decreasing cost of sensors has set the Indian automotive s ... Continue reading
Wheelfloat(TM) Aims to Revolutionize Auto Service Industry
Jun 27, 2006
New Wheel Dolly Simplifies Tire-Changing, Speeds Service, Reduces Injury Risk SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 27 -- Anyone who has ever changed a tire has wished there was a better way. Now, the creator of the Wheelfloat(TM) wheel dolly aims to make traditional tire-changing a thing of the past. The invention is a wish come tru ... Continue reading
Atlantis Holding Corp Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Eagle Automotive Group
Jun 27, 2006
TUSTIN, Calif., June 27 -- Atlantis Holding Corp (Pink Sheets: AHDG) has signed a letter of intent for the acquisition of Eagle Automotive Group, Inc. Terms of this acquisition are expected to be finalized in the near future and it is expected that Atlantis Holding Corp will purchase Eagle Automotive Group in exchange ... Continue reading
Dow Automotive and Audi Sport Making History at Le Mans
Jun 27, 2006
SCHWALBACH, Germany, June 27 -- Dow Automotive is pleased to share the good news that Audi Sport and Dow Automotive made history over the June 17-18 weekend with the first-ever diesel sportscar win at the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race in Le Mans (France). Supported by Dow Automotive's diesel particulate filter technol ... Continue reading
Don Swearingen Joins Kia Motors America as Vice President, Parts Supply and Logistics
Jun 27, 2006
IRVINE, Calif April 21, 2006; Don Swearingen will join Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) as vice president, parts supply and logistics at its U.S. headquarters in Irvine, Calif., effective Monday, April 24. With more than 30 years of automotive industry experience, Swearingen joins Kia after 10 years with Mitsubishi Motor ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces Results of UAW-GM-Delphi Hourly Special Attrition Program
Jun 27, 2006
TROY, Mich., June 26 -- Delphi Corp. (Pink Sheets: DPHIQ) today provided preliminary acceptance results of the UAW-GM-Delphi Hourly Special Attrition plan, announced March 22, 2006. Under the provisions of the plan, approximately 12,600 UAW-represented employees have elected one of the retirement options available unde ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2006
Washington DC June 25, 2006; Thew AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Chairman Hiroshi Okuda stepped down on Friday, ending a reign in which he saw the automaker through highly successful times. One of Mr. Okuda's biggest achievements was Toyota's aggressive expansion of production in the U.S. According to The Wall S ... Continue reading
SwRI ''Super Cell'' Evaluates Heavy-Duty Engines by Simulating Real-World Environmental Conditions
Jun 26, 2006
SAN ANTONIO--June 26, 2006--Southwest Research Institute has developed a "super cell" to evaluate the effects of altitude and other environmental conditions on performance and pollutant emissions of heavy-duty engines, with interactions of fuels, lubricants and catalysts. "Regulatory groups worldwide are concerned that ... Continue reading
Arie Luyendyk Pro Series Spray 'n Shine Waterless Wash & Wax Arrives
Jun 26, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--June 26, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today their latest car care product by Quadriga MotorSports(TM) is available for distribution. David Keaveney, president and CEO of MotorSports Emporium, commented, "Our initial marketing and advertising campaign will be a pre-launch of ... Continue reading
PACCAR and Cummins Announce Class 6/7 Engine Agreement
Jun 26, 2006
BELLEVUE, Wash.--June 26, 2006--PACCAR Inc and Cummins Inc. today announced an agreement for the Cummins' 6- and 8-liter engines to be installed exclusively in Peterbilt and Kenworth's North American conventional medium-duty commercial vehicles, effective January 1, 2007. The two companies are developing proprietary co ... Continue reading
Teton Chooses KVH TracVision R4 Satellite TV System
Jun 26, 2006
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--June 26, 2006-- 2007 Model Year Teton 5th Wheel Campers to Offer Stationary Automatic TracVision R4 for All-digital Satellite TV Programming The luxury fifth wheel recreational vehicles built by leading travel trailer manufacturer Teton Homes serve as a home away from home for thousands of travelers a ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Completes Acquisition of Catalina Performance Accessories
Jun 26, 2006
DES PLAINES, Ill.--June 26, 2006--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced it has completed the previously disclosed acquisition of Catalina Performance Accessories, Inc. of Mountainburg, Ark. for $4.5 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to be neutral to Littelfuse earnings in 2006. Catalina Performance Accessories ma ... Continue reading
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