Rand McNally Introduces the Harley-Davidson(R) Ride Atlas Custom-Built for Motorcycle Riders
May 2, 2006
Ride Atlas of North America Features Select Harley-Davidson Rides, Exclusive Rand McNally Motorcycle Maps, Can't-Miss Stops and Rider Tips SKOKIE, Ill., May 2 -- There are road trips and then there are rides. Rand McNally and Harley-Davidson know the difference: Cars take to the interstate for a road trip and bikers hi ... Continue reading
Magna announces first quarter results
May 2, 2006
AURORA, ON, May 2 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------ March 31, March 31, 2006 2005 ---------- -- ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces First Quarter 2006 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance
May 2, 2006
Highlights * First quarter 2006 net income of $3 million - up $166 million versus 2005 * Strong momentum implementing three-year plan * Full-year 2006 EBIT-R guidance raised * Product sales of $2.8 billion * Significant business wins strengthen customer diversification VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 2 -- Visteon Corpor ... Continue reading
Patents And Technology For ''Contractive'' Suspension To Be Auctioned
May 2, 2006
LONDON--May 2, 2006--ThinkFire, the leading intellectual property advisor to high-tech companies worldwide, announced today that it has been retained by Mauro Bianchi SA and its major shareholder, Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire SA, to sell its patents and technology in "Contractive" suspension for motor vehicles. ... Continue reading
Ford Realigns Global Design Team
May 2, 2006
Dearborn MI May 1, 2006; Ford Motor Company has realigned key players within its global design team, more strategically leveraging the strengths of some of the industryâs most talented design leaders. âWeâre changing up several leadership positions within our powerhouse of global design talent,â sai ... Continue reading
OPTIMA Batteries(R) Unveils The 'Full Ride' Contest
May 2, 2006
New promotion gives consumers the chance to win $50,000 in vehicle upgrades MILWAUKEE, May 1 -- OPTIMA Batteries(R), a division of Johnson Controls Inc., is launching a national contest to promote OPTIMA batteries through an online and retail promotion on May 1, 2006. The "Full Ride" contest will award one lucky winner ... Continue reading
Yamaha Launches Repower Promotion
May 2, 2006
KENNESAW, Ga., May 1 -- Yamaha Marine Group today announced a promotion offering current used boat owners as much as $6,635* in benefits on eligible repowers. "This is an opportunity for the owner of an older boat to enjoy the benefits of a new-technology Yamaha outboard," said Dale Barnes, Yamaha Division Manager, Mar ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Record Sales and Profits in 2006 First Quarter
May 2, 2006
Increased Sales in Both RV and Manufactured Housing Segments Drive Profits in First Quarter 2006 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 1 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today reported its net income increased 75 percent to a record $10.2 million, on a 35 percent increase in net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Drew, ... Continue reading
'Hands-Free' Navigation With Garmin(R) StreetPilot(R) 2820
May 2, 2006
Garmin Announces Bluetooth on a Portable Automotive and Motorcycle Navigator OLATHE, Kan., May 1 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the StreetPilot 2820, a premium automotive and motorcycle navigation device for customers, as well as a configurable platform for Garmin's growing list o ... Continue reading
Breakthrough Technologies Institute Releases Report on State Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Activity
May 1, 2006
WASHINGTON--May 1, 2006--Tax credits, public benefit funds, interconnection standards - many states have begun to implement initiatives, policy and partnerships to help bring fuel cells and hydrogen to commercialization while bringing economic prosperity and environmental relief to their towns. Breakthrough Technologie ... Continue reading
Magellan(R) RoadMate(TM)to Offer NAVTEQ Traffic RDS(TM) Capabilities for North America
May 1, 2006
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & CHICAGO--May 1, 2006--Thales' navigation business, leading global innovator of Magellan outdoor and vehicle navigation solutions, and NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced today that the Magellan RoadMate 760 and 700 portab ... Continue reading
Reg Technologies Inc. Neighbourhood Electric Vehicle ('NEV') Completion Update
May 1, 2006
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 1, 2006--Reg Technologies, Inc. (the "Company" or "Reg") (TSX VENTURE:RRE) (OTCBB:REGRF) is pleased to announce that Anuvu reports they have been making and building fuel cell components over the last couple of weeks for Reg Technologies, Inc.'s NEV. The final cutting and assembly of th ... Continue reading
May 1, 2006
ROCHESTER, N.Y. May 1 -- Topic: Third Annual "Roll Out at the Ritz" Automotive Conference "Roll Out at the Ritz," sponsored by Harris Interactive(R) and News/Talk WJR 760 AM, takes an innovative look at aftermarket trends including vehicle customization, product development, overseas manufacturing and the latest in "bl ... Continue reading
GlobalAutoIndustry.com Launches New Automotive Industry Global Expert Directory
May 1, 2006
TROY, Mich.--May 1, 2006-- Industry's First Global Business Directory Contains Over 1,000 Global Experts in 14 Categories and 104 Subcategories, from 25 Different Countries GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, today announced the launch of the GlobalA ... Continue reading
May 1, 2006
SUPERIOR, Wis.--May 1, 2006--AMSOIL unveiled today its new line of universal air induction filters, designed to replace stock oil wetted gauze or foam conical filters typically supplied by K&N, Injen, Green, AIRAID, AFE, TrueFlow and more. AMSOIL Ea Air Induction Filters offer superior efficiency, excellent airflow and ... Continue reading
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