Goodyear Announces Winner of Nationwide Contest to Name Newest Blimp
Jun 22, 2006
Ohio Resident Wins Use of a Goodyear Blimp for a Day AKRON, Ohio, June 21 -- In a gala event held at its Wingfoot Lake Airship Hangar today, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company christened its newest airship: Spirit of Innovation. Matthew Harrelson of Uniontown, Ohio submitted the winning name in the company's "Name the ... Continue reading
Goodyear Christens Newest Blimp Spirit of Innovation
Jun 21, 2006
Concludes First Nationwide Naming Contest AKRON, Ohio, June 21 -- In a spectacular event held today at its Wingfoot Lake Airship hangar, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company christened its newest blimp. After more than a year of construction and testing, as well as two months of operational flights bearing only its FAA d ... Continue reading
Spirit of Innovation Name Pleases Goodyear Chairman
Jun 21, 2006
Innovation a Critical Part of the Company's Evolution AKRON, Ohio, June 21 -- Goodyear Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Keegan said he could not have been more pleased with the name that Uniontown, Ohio, resident Matthew Harrelson suggested for the company's newest airship . . . Spirit of Innovation. (Logo: htt ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Exit Segments of Private Label Business in North America
Jun 21, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, June 21 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it is withdrawing from certain segments of the private label tire business in North America. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Jonathan D. Rich, president of Goodyear's North American Tire business, said, "Today's ... Continue reading
Long Commutes Cause Drivers to Look at More Than a Vehicle's Price Tag - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 21, 2006
DETROIT - June 21, 2006: Since the average commute in the U.S. is estimated at one hour everyday, transportation officials advise commuters to look at more than just a vehicleâs price tag . To help ensure a personâs paycheck is not primarily allotted to their commute, drivers should factor in a carâs dur ... Continue reading
First Place at Le Mans 24 Hour Race for the Audi R10
Jun 21, 2006
Victory for Bosch Diesel Injection Technology * Diesel technology combines maximum performance with low consumption * Specially adjusted Bosch common rail system FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 21 -- Together with Audi, Bosch has developed the diesel injection system for the successful Audi R10 TDI racecars, supplying hi ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2006
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--June 21, 2006-- Fully Embracing PLM Concept Has Turned Design and Simulation into a Competitive Advantage; Team Takes First Place at Michigan International Speedway Dassault Systemes (Paris:DSY) product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions have helped Evernham Motorsports become, in just six years, one ... Continue reading
Acacia Technologies Acquires Patent Portfolio for Telematics Technology
Jun 21, 2006
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--June 21, 2006--Acacia Research Corporation announced today that Acacia Patent Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has acquired patents relating to the rapidly growing field of telematics. Telematics re ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Power Generation Equipment for China
Jun 21, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., June 21 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it was awarded a contract by Synthesis Energy System, Inc. (SES) to develop modular stationary power generators that operate on hydrogen-rich synfuel for deployment in China. The synfuel-fueled power generators will be an ... Continue reading
BP is on the Hunt for the Next Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic
Jun 21, 2006
CHICAGO--June 21, 2006--Starting today, BP is launching its second annual Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic contest. BP is searching under the hoods of cars and trucks nationwide to find the top auto technician in America. The grand prize winner will take home $25,000, a year's worth of Amoco Ultimate premium fuel and wil ... Continue reading
Turbine Truck Engines Announces Potential Joint Venture
Jun 21, 2006
DELAND, Fla.--June 21, 2006--Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (TTE) (OTCBB:TTEG), the exclusive licensee for U.S. Patent #6,000,214, the "Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine Engine" (DCGT), announces a potential joint venture with a major $5 billion worldwide transportation company to manufacture heavy duty highway truck engines. ... Continue reading
New Solar Gard Automotive Window Film Hits the Market
Jun 21, 2006
Offering complete range of products from clear on glass to traditionally dark SAN DIEGO, June 21 -- Solar Gard Supreme and Solar Gard Ultra Performance, the newest industry-leading, sun-protective automotive window film lines are now available in the U.S. The new Solar Gard offerings give consumers exceptional solar co ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 21, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38452) has announced the addition of A Review of India's Automotive Industry - Management Briefing to their offering. Currently car sales in India are around the one million mark per year, compared to six million two wheele ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Sale of Gabriel South Africa Light Vehicle Aftermarket Ride Control Business
Jun 21, 2006
TROY, Mich., June 20 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the sale of Gabriel South Africa, its Light Vehicle Aftermarket (LVA) Ride Control business in Cape Town -- which includes the sale of the Gabriel trademark in designated African countries -- to Control Instruments Group Limited, which is listed on the JSE Limi ... Continue reading
Visteon Supplies USB Audio Interface for Volkswagen Models
Jun 21, 2006
KERPEN, Germany, June 20 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading automotive supplier of audio and infotainment systems, provides one of its latest product innovations - the USB audio interface module - for a wide range of Volkswagen vehicles. Available across Europe for the current Volkswagen Golf, Golf Plus, Jetta, Touran ... Continue reading
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