DENSO to Expand Air Conditioner Production Capability in Turkey
Apr 5, 2006
- Current manufacturing facility will move to new larger site - TOKYO, April 5 -- DENSO Corporation announced today that its manufacturing company in Istanbul, Turkey -- DENSO Otomotiv Parcalari Sanayi Anonim Sirket (DNTR) -- will expand its air conditioner production capability by building a new facility in Gebze Coun ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Sealing Systems Facility Receives Toyota's Excellent Quality Award
Apr 5, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 5, 2006--Federal-Mogul Corporation's (OTCBB:FDMLQ) Athens, Alabama, Sealing Systems facility recently received Toyota's Excellent Quality Award for 2005. This award acknowledges that Federal-Mogul has met Toyota's highest standards in quality for parts and materials. Ramzi Hermiz, senior vice p ... Continue reading
Goodyear Initiates Cost Reduction Actions, Including Intent to Close UK Tire Factory
Apr 5, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, April 5 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today said it intends to close a high-cost tire plant in the United Kingdom as part of its strategy to reduce costs in its worldwide operations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The company has initiated a process to close its Goodyea ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Named Vendor of the Year by Hahn Automotive
Apr 5, 2006
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com Alockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Named Vendor of the Year by Hahn Automotive GASTONIA, N.C. (April 4, 2006) - WIX Filters has been named overall Vendor of the Year by H ... Continue reading
By 2013 the World Market for the Fuel Cell Industry is Expected to be worth USD18.6 Billion
Apr 5, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 4, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35166) has announced the addition of Fuel Cell Technology and Market Potential 2006 to their offering. "The global fuel cell industry is expected to generate more than $18.6 billion in 2013. Fuel cell sales will come from t ... Continue reading
'Tis the Season of the Sneeze - micronAir(R) Cabin Air Filters Help Drivers Survive Spring Allergies
Apr 5, 2006
DETROIT, April 4 -- Pollen, mold and grass, oh my! Spring has arrived once again. And while many people are looking forward to the sunshine and warm weather, the millions of people with allergies in the United States -- especially those with seasonal hay fever -- have come to dread this time of year. In addition, with ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2006
MINNETONKA, Minn.--April 4, 2006--Of all auto brands sold in North America, BMW is the leader at putting high-tech features, such as Advanced Driver Assist into its cars, according to Telematics Research Group (TRG). The TRG Automotive Technology Index measures the availability of key telematics, infotainment and drive ... Continue reading
South Carolina Sells Its Automotive Benefits in Detroit
Apr 4, 2006
COLUMBIA, S.C.--April 4, 2006--The South Carolina Department of Commerce will team up with economic development allies from across the state to sell the state's benefits as a location for automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 and 2 suppliers at the 2006 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress in Detroit. Mor ... Continue reading
Delphi's One Touch Adjustable Steering Column Increases Driver Comfort, Safety
Apr 4, 2006
TROY, Mich., April 4 -- With the new One Touch Adjustable Column, drivers can experience luxury convenience without the luxury cost. Delphi Corp.'s latest technology allows for easier adjustment to steering wheel position without using an expensive full-power adjustable column. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prn ... Continue reading
MANN+HUMMEL Expands North American Product Offerings
Apr 4, 2006
DETROIT, April 4 -- MANN+HUMMEL, a major global leader in filtration and supplier of automotive air and fluid management systems and components, has expanded its product development, testing and manufacturing operations in North America. Expanded engineering support in its Portage, Michigan facility will benefit all of ... Continue reading
Eleven Suppliers Win Prestigious 2006 Automotive News PACE Awards
Apr 4, 2006
DETROIT, April 4 -- Eleven automotive suppliers won 2006 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Mich. Two automotive manufacturers were also honored with the Automotive News PACE Innovative OEM Collaborator Award during the program ... Continue reading
Valeo's StARS Micro-Hybrid System Wins 2006 PACE Award
Apr 4, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4 -- Valeo today announced that its micro-hybrid Starter-Alternator Reversible System (StARS) won the 2006 PACE Award in the European Products category. The award, which is co-sponsored by Automotive News, Microsoft, SAP and the Transportation Research Center, was presented to Valeo at a cere ... Continue reading
Autobahn International Signs Memorandum of Understanding with India Trade
Apr 4, 2006
VANCOUVER, B.C.--April 4, 2006--Autobahn International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AUBI.PK) Upon final signatures of contractual agreement between Autobahn International and India Trade, Autobahn International and India Trade Ltd. signed, on February 3, 2006, a Memorandum of Understanding to create a limited company called Ind ... Continue reading
MapQuest Launches Turn-by-Turn Directions for Mobile Phones - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Apr 4, 2006
http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/AOL/VideoAssets/ASF /AOL_4200_36257.wmv MapQuest is launching MapQuest Navigator. The mobile service is a partnership with Telmap that will enable drivers and pedestrians to access Global Positioning Service (GPS), turn-by-turn and voice-guided directions on their cellular pho ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Financial Results
Apr 4, 2006
NOVI, Mich., April 3 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., today announced its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 financial results. The Company is a leading manufacturer of body sealing, fluid handling, and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) control parts for the au ... Continue reading
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