May 1, 2006
Englewood, FL May 2, 2006 -- After the FS 488 Paint Meter crushed every known paint meter sales record in its first 2 months on the market, FenderSplendor announced the appointment of Mike Cerrito as its Southern California Distributor. Cerrito who lives in Mission Viejo will call on Automobile Dealers, Auto Auctions, ... Continue reading
Inventor of Safety Airbag Deployment Device Sues, Alleging Theft of Technology
May 1, 2006
OCALA, Fla.--May 1, 2006--New Lenox Industries, a developer and manufacturer of vehicle airbag systems, has filed a lawsuit, claiming that a former industry consultant stole technology to create a device that allows airbags to open more safely. The lawsuit, filed in Florida's Marion County Circuit Court, involves milli ... Continue reading
Thomson Delmar Learning Launches ChiltonPRO(TM) Electronic Automotive Repair Information System
May 1, 2006
New, Cost-Effective Alternative for the Professional Market Available in Online or DVD Format ALBANY, N.Y., May 1 -- Thomson Delmar Learning, the leading provider of lifelong learning products and services for the health care, technology and trades, and career education markets and part of The Thomson Corporation (TSX: ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Receives Additional Follow-on Production Order
May 1, 2006
FREDERICK, Colo., May 1 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an additional follow-on production order for 10,000 vehicle auxiliary motors. This order brings total orders received for this product to 30,000 units, substantially all of ... Continue reading
Armor Electric Announces New Board Member
May 1, 2006
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., May 1 -- Armor Electric Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ARME) today announced the appointment of Mr. Sam Karp to the Board of Directors. Mr. Karp is a resident of and premier builder/developer in the exclusive community of Rancho Santa Fe, located in southern California. Mr. Karp has a great interest Armor ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Tire To Close US Plant - Reports 1Q 2006 Results
May 1, 2006
TOKYO, May 1, 2006; Reuters reported that top Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corp. (5108.T: Quote, Profile, Research) lowered its half-year net profit forecast by 9 percent on Monday to account for the possible closure of a U.S. plant in Oklahoma City, while raising its operating profit projection citing a weaker-than ... Continue reading
May 1, 2006
First public showing of 3DVU technology on Daewoo Precision target car navigation system. Busan, South Korea April 29, 2006 -- Daewoo Precision Industries is the first to develop and commercialize car navigation systems in Korea, is securing its leadership position by showing its next generation of 3D image maps with t ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces First Quarter Financial Results
Apr 28, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS--April 28, 2006--FinishMaster, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FMST) today reported net income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 of $4,331,000, or $0.55 per share (diluted), compared with net income of $3,245,000, or $0.42 per share (diluted), in the prior year period. The improvement in net income for the quart ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2006
GOODYEAR TIRE NOTES NASCAR Nextel Cup Series -- Race No. 9 -- Aaron's 499NASCAR Busch Series -- Race No. 10 -- Aaron's 312Talladega Superspeedway (2.66-mile oval) -- Talladega, Ala.Fast Facts for April 28-30, 2006 Tire: Goodyear Eagle Superspeedway Radials Number of Tires: Nextel Cup: Left-side -- 1,200, Right-side -- ... Continue reading
Wright Appointed Vice President / General Manager Accuride Steel Wheels
Apr 28, 2006
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--April 28, 2006--Accuride Corporation recently announced that it has appointed Leigh Wright to Vice President / General Manager Accuride Steel Wheels. Accuride has steel wheel manufacturing facilities located in Henderson, Ky; London, Ontario, Canada; and Monterrey, Mexico. Since early 2004, Wright has ... Continue reading
Get a Look at the Future Developments Expected for the Automotive Parts Industry in China
Apr 28, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 27, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36268) has announced the addition of China Automotive Parts Industry to their offering. The rapid growth of China's automotive industry has led to the development of a significant automotive parts subsector as well. The Ch ... Continue reading
RDM Group Drives to Success With Technology Award
Apr 28, 2006
COVENTRY, England, April 28 -- Dave Keene, managing director of RDM Group collected the inaugural prize for Business Technology at the Birmingham Post Business Awards this week in recognition of the amazing success of the company's Auto-txt System. The RDM Group, based in Coventry, is a specialist supplier of electroni ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--April 28, 2006--PureSafety and Driver's Alert today announced that they will begin offering a market-leading combination of vehicle monitoring and online driver safety education to companies looking to reduce fleet accidents and related insurance costs. The strategic partnership between PureSafety and ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2006
Innovative Products, Upswing in Commercial Vehicle Market and New Facilities in China, Russia and North America Lead to Growth During 2005 FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, April 28 -- ZF Friedrichshafen AG -- a leading worldwide supplier of driveline and chassis technology totaled $13.5 billion (euro 10.8 billion) in global s ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results
Apr 28, 2006
Non-GM sales increase 20% year-over-year to $203.6 million, or 24% of sales DETROIT, April 28 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2006. First Quarter 2006 highlights * First quarter sales of $834.8 million ... Continue reading
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