DENSO Announces Management Changes
Apr 27, 2006
Changes affect Board of Directors and Managing Officers TOKYO, April 27 -- DENSO Corporation today announced changes to its board of directors and managing officers. Changes will take place after the annual shareholders meeting on June 27. New Directors appointed to the Board: Shinro Iwatsuki, Executive Vice President ... Continue reading
Congressional Support Tops 100 for 'Right to Repair Act'
Apr 27, 2006
102 Sponsors Support H.R. 2048 BETHESDA, Md., April 27 -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048) has reached more than 100 sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). "This is a significan ... Continue reading
Automotive Market for Color Displays To Triple Over Next 5 Years
Apr 27, 2006
BOSTON--April 27, 2006--The new Strategy Analytics report, "Automotive Displays - Position and Information Content are the Key Issues Not Screen Size," concludes that decreasing LCD costs and increasing availability of new features on in-vehicle navigation, entertainment and driver information systems are the key facto ... Continue reading
Admiral Vern Clark to Join Rolls-Royce North America Board
Apr 27, 2006
CHANTILLY, Va., April 27 -- Rolls-Royce, world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, today welcomed Admiral Vern Clark, U.S. Navy (Ret.) to the Board of Rolls- Royce North America Holdings Inc. Admiral Clark joins the Board after 37 years of distinguished service with th ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Reports Strong First Quarter Results
Apr 27, 2006
CANTON, Ohio, April 27 -- The Timken Company today reported record first quarter sales of $1.35 billion, up 3 percent from the same period a year ago. First quarter net income increased 13 percent to $65.9 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, from $58.2 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, in the first quarter a year a ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2006
OSHKOSH, Wis.--April 27, 2006--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , announced today that its fire apparatus subsidiary, Pierce Manufacturing Inc., introduced a new Special Services Vehicle (SSV) for fire, rescue, government, homeland security and law enforcement markets. Introduced under Pierce's value-priced Contender(R) brand ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Reports Record Sales in the First Quarter
Apr 27, 2006
Sales and Earnings Growth Continue to Outpace the Industry AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 27 -- BorgWarner Inc. today reported solid results for the first quarter of 2006. The powertrain systems supplier delivered sales and earnings growth that outpaced the industry's growth around the world. BorgWarner's technology leader ... Continue reading
MECHATRONICS 2006 hits the ground running at Penn State Great Valley
Apr 27, 2006
MALVERN, PA - April 27, 2006: Automobiles like Jaguar and other high-end vehicles will soon survey the road and anticipate obstacles, stopping on a dime autonomously to prevent that near accident from becoming thousands of pounds of twisted steel wreckage. You can find information on how this happens at MX2006--MECHATR ... Continue reading
RVBuyingService.com Delivers Savings to Consumers Looking to Purchase a Recreational Vehicle
Apr 27, 2006
CINCINNATI--April 27, 2006--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), a leading provider of consumer automotive related services, has launched www.RVBuyingService.com. RVBuyingService.com offers free personal assistance with a motorhome purchase. Field-trained representatives help in the selection of a recreational veh ... Continue reading
The Club DNA - A New Way to Deter Auto Theft
Apr 27, 2006
SHARON, Pa., April 27 -- What does DNA have to do with deterring auto theft? Winner International introduces "The Club DNA Vehicle Etch Kit" to serve as a theft deterrent and a means to help track vehicles should one be stolen. In this case DNA not only refers to the unique codes used, but also serves as an acronym for ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2006
LONDON, April 27 -- The constant strive towards improved driving performance, increased operational comfort and both improved fuel efficiency and emission characteristics, are only some of the key reasons that have driven the evolution of today's transmission technologies market. Alternative transmission technologies s ... Continue reading
Corning Introduces Next-Generation Cordierite Filter for Light-Duty Diesel Vehicles
Apr 27, 2006
CORNING, N.Y.--April 27, 2006--Corning Incorporated announced today that it will begin supplying a new, advanced cordierite diesel particulate filter to light-duty diesel vehicle manufacturers. Compared to traditional cordierite, Corning's monolithic DuraTrap(R) AC filters offer low pressure drop to help reduce fuel co ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2006
STAMFORD, Conn.--April 27, 2006--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. ("Clean Diesel") or (the "Company") (OTCBB:CDTI, AIM:CDT/CDTS and XETRA:CDI), a developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, announces that it is has expanded its market profile via the start of trading in the Company's shares o ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky Honors Ten Suppliers Seven Suppliers from Kentucky
Apr 27, 2006
April 25, 2006 â Georgetown, KY - Ten parts and service suppliers of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) were recognized during the TMMK Annual Purchasing Policy Meeting and Awards Ceremony in Lexington, Ky. The awards acknowledge those suppliers that met TMMK's highest standards in management, cost, ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Leadership Changes in Its International Operations
Apr 27, 2006
NOVI, Michigan, April 26 -- Tower Automotive (OTC Bulletin Board: TWRAQ.PK) today announced that Dr. Gyula Meleghy, currently the president of Europe and South America for Tower Automotive, and Vincent Pairet, currently president of Asian Operations for Tower Automotive, will switch positions effective July 1, 2006. Dr ... Continue reading
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