Lubricant Delivers Boost to Mercedes-Benz V8 Engine of Team McLaren Mercedes
Apr 23, 2006
LONDON--April 23, 2006--Mobil 1 lubricants are providing additional power to the Mercedes-Benz engine of the Team McLaren Mercedes MP4-21 Formula One car for the 2006 season. Ron Dennis, Team Principal, Team McLaren Mercedes, Chairman and CEO, McLaren Group remarked: "Does Mobil 1 really improve the performance of the ... Continue reading
Regular Tire Care Can Improve Gas Mileage and Maximize Vehicle Safety
Apr 23, 2006
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) encourages drivers to make the safest choices when it comes to their vehicle. Each year the last week of April is dedicated to tire care and as the fifth annual National Tire Safety Week is kicked off tomorrow, RMA along with more than 14,000 partners n ... Continue reading
Don Swearingen Joins Kia Motors America as Vice President, Parts Supply and Logistics
Apr 22, 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 Mot ... Continue reading
Advanced Power Technology Hosts Senator for Silicon Carbide Launch
Apr 21, 2006
BEND, Ore.--April 21, 2006--Advanced Power Technology, Inc. , a leading supplier of high performance power semiconductors, has formally launched the construction of its SiC manufacturing fab with an inauguration event featuring a keynote address by U.S. Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR). This event follows the previous annou ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend
Apr 21, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 21 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable May 15, 2006 to stockholders of record on May 1, 2006. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. is a pr ... Continue reading
Chinese President Comes to Washington
Apr 21, 2006
Washington DC April 20, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that in his visit with President Bush at the White House yesterday, Chinese President Hu Jintao vowed to take other steps in moderating the U.S. trade deficit with China and improve trade ties between the two countries, reports CongressDaily. Hu also said he w ... Continue reading
Ford Chairman and CEO Bill Ford Comments on First Quarter Results
Apr 21, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., April 21 -- Below are statements by Bill Ford regarding the company's first quarter results. He will make further comments during the 9:00 a.m. EDT conference call with analysts and news media. ON FORD'S FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE: "While we are not satisfied with our performance, particularly a loss in ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2006
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--April 20, 2006--Thales' navigation business, creator of Hertz(R) NeverLost(R) and global provider of Magellan Consumer GPS products, today announced the new Magellan RoadMate 860T portable vehicle navigation system, available in May at US $799. The Magellan RoadMate 860T provides real-time traffic ... Continue reading
130,000 Companies Are Involved in the $65 Billion Auto Repair Industry in the US
Apr 20, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 20, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35878) has announced the addition of Automotive Repair Shops - Industry Profile to their offering. Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: About 130,000 companies in the US are involved primarily in auto repair, with ... Continue reading
Rain-X(R) Online Protectant by Ecolab Named Most Innovative New Product
Apr 20, 2006
ST. PAUL, Minn.--April 20, 2006--Rain-X Online Protectant was voted the Most Innovative New Product by attendees of the Car Care World Expo 2006, held March 13-15 in Las Vegas. More than 9,000 members of the International Carwash Association(TM) attended the Expo, where 100 entries - ranging from chemical products to c ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Calls on Members and Others to Turn in Their Used, Lead-Acid Batteries
Apr 20, 2006
AURORA, Ill., April 20 -- In commemoration of Earth Day, AAA Chicago and its team of battery service professionals want the public's help in hunting down what is estimated to be more than 5 million used, lead-acid car, truck, boat, and motorcycle batteries that have somehow, someway not made their way back to their nat ... Continue reading
Valeo First Quarter 2006 Results
Apr 20, 2006
PARIS, April 20 -- - Sales up 15.4% - Raw Material Costs Continue to Rise - Operating Income Resists Well Following today's meeting of its Board of Directors, Valeo (OTC: VLEEY) presented its consolidated accounts for the first quarter 2006. In millions of euros 1 January - 31 March (non audited) 2006 2005 change Total ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2006
Company Also Will Provide Door Panels, Instrument Cluster, Cargo-Storage System and Overhead System for the Vehicle PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 20 -- Johnson Controls announced today that it has been selected by General Motors to supply the seating system and other interior components for the 2007 Saturn Outlook. This inclu ... Continue reading
Gentex Reports First Quarter Results
Apr 20, 2006
ZEELAND, Mich., April 20 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. The Company also announced that it repurchased approximately 2.8 million sh ... Continue reading
PPG Reports Record First Quarter Sales, Earnings Per Share
Apr 20, 2006
PITTSBURGH--April 20, 2006--PPG Industries reported today first quarter net income of $184 million, or $1.11 a share, including aftertax charges of $23 million, or 14 cents a share, for business restructuring; and $6 million, or 3 cents a share, to reflect the net increase in the current value of the company's obligati ... Continue reading
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