Feb 27, 2006
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 27 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) and Freightliner LLC today announced that their joint Customer Demonstration Program is on track as 40 planned customer demonstration vehicles have been assembled at three of the company's manufacturing facilities that assemble Class 8 vehicles. Most of these ... Continue reading
Rockville City Police Department Outfits Metro Fleet with ICOP In-Car Video Systems
Feb 27, 2006
$220,000 Sale Represents Single Largest Purchase Order to Date LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 27 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, announced today that the Rockville City Police Department in Rockville, Maryland has ordered 40 ICOP Model 20/20(TM) units for fleet-wide d ... Continue reading
Tymphany Appoints Christopher J. Struck Vice President of Engineering for North America Operations
Feb 27, 2006
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Feb. 27, 2006-- Electroacoustic Expert to Drive U.S.-Based Engineering Team Responsible for the Implementation of the Tymphany Linear Array Transducer and Future Innovations Tymphany(TM) Corporation, a leader in innovative audio solutions, today announced the appointment of Christopher J. Struck as V ... Continue reading
Delphi Provides Advanced Collision Warning System For New European Ford Models
Feb 27, 2006
TROY, Mich., Feb. 27 -- Delphi Corp. announced that it will provide its Forewarn(R) Smart Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning (with audible and visible warnings) and Collision Mitigation (by pre-charging the braking system) for Ford of Europe's all-new Galaxy and S-MAX family vehicles. Ford will market the option ... Continue reading
Gehl Company Reports Record 2005 Fourth Quarter and Annual Sales and Income
Feb 27, 2006
WEST BEND, Wis.--Feb. 27, 2006--Gehl Company , today reported net income of $6.2 million or $.50 per share for the fourth quarter of 2005. This compares with net income of $2.9 million or $.29 per share for the final quarter of 2004. The 2005 fourth quarter was positively impacted by $.12 per share as a result of rever ... Continue reading
Carbon fiber ramping up for planes, luxury cars
Feb 27, 2006
Tokyo 02/25/2006; The Asahi Shimbun reported that three major carbon fiber suppliers are increasing production capacity to meet soaring demand from aircraft and luxury auto manufacturers. The material weighs only half as much as aluminum but is 10 times stronger than steel. Those factors are critical for airlines, in p ... Continue reading
Farmers Catches Northern California Auto Glass Business Submitting Inflated Windshield Claims
Feb 25, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 24, 2006--Farmers Insurance Exchange has begun serving civil summons and complaints upon Redding auto glass company Onsight Auto Glass and its owner, accusing them of taking part in a scheme designed to defraud Farmers and its policyholders. The civil complaint, which is similar to prior successful la ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2006
For Immediate Release: San Jose, CA - SpeedInfo Inc., a private company based in San Jose, Calif., has deployed 40 DVSS-100 lightweight, solar powered radar sensors to measure traffic speeds on North Carolina highways. Working closely with North Carolina DOT and their consultant, PBS&J, SpeedInfo's real-time traffic sp ... Continue reading
Firestone Affinity and Firestone FireHawk Original Equipment on 2007 Dodge Caliber
Feb 24, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2006) – Firestone® brand Affinity™ T4™ and Firestone brand FirehawkTM GTA03™ tires will be found on the new 2007 Dodge Caliber, a five-door vehicle that combines a sporty coupe-like profile with the strength, stance and functionality of a sport utility vehicle. Bridge ... Continue reading
Wavecrest Laboratories Refocuses on Hybrid System Development in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Feb 24, 2006
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 24 -- Wavecrest has consolidated its top innovators from the 3 key areas of Hybrid Systems Development: Motor/Controls, Energy Storage/Management, and Vehicle Controls/Systems to its new headquarters in Rochester Hills, Michigan. They are continuing the mission of changing the way the world ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Earnhardt Jr., Yeley, Skinner
Feb 23, 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 Earnhardt Jr., Yeley, Skinner Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Battle for WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Title Begins at Daytona GASTONIA, N.C. (F ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Sale of Purolator Filters Business to Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL
Feb 23, 2006
TROY, Mich., Feb. 23 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Light Vehicle Aftermarket (LVA) Purolator filters business in North America to Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The ... Continue reading
Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL to Acquire Purolator Filter Business from ArvinMeritor
Feb 23, 2006
Expanding activities in North America - Acquisition of the Purolator filter business, with annual sales of 267 million US dollars and two locations in the U.S. employing approximately 1,000 people. STUTTGART/LUDWIGSBURG, Germany, Feb. 23 -- The Bosch Group and MANN+HUMMEL plan to acquire the Purolator filter business f ... Continue reading
Fujitsu Introduces New Graphics Display Controller for Vehicle Navigation Systems
Feb 23, 2006
New MB86276 Delivers Cost-Effective GDC for 2D Systems in Mid-Range Vehicles SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 23 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today extended its global leadership in graphics display controllers (GDCs) for automotive applications, introducing a new, cost-efficient version for the mid-range veh ... Continue reading
NAPA Filters Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary With Good Fun and Hot Cars for Winners Nationwide
Feb 23, 2006
GASTONIA, N.C., Feb. 22 -- NAPA Filters, the nation's leading brand of aftermarket filters for cars and light-duty trucks, is celebrating 40 years of performance by giving away a Mustang GT and a replica of the classic Shelby Cobra, as well as trips to the SuperBowl, the Daytona 500, and other prizes. The sweepstakes w ... Continue reading
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