Maxcor Completes Purchase of Ex-Cell-O
Feb 19, 2006
NEW YORK--Feb. 17, 2006--Maxcor, Inc. announced today that it has completed the purchase of the global operations of Ex-Cell-O, which includes locations in the U.S.A., U.K., Germany, France and China. Ex-Cell-O, a producer of machine tools and systems specializing in manufacturing solutions primarily for automotive cha ... Continue reading
Delphi, GM and Unions To Continue Talks
Feb 17, 2006
Work Progressing in Consensual Talks; 3-Way Discussions to Continue TROY, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Delphi Corporation (Pink Sheets: DPHIQ) announced today that based upon progress in discussions with its major unions and General Motors, Delphi will continue talks in an effort to achieve a comprehensive agreement no later than ... Continue reading
Koppers Develops Carbon Foam Product
Feb 17, 2006
Great Potential Exists for Improved Defense, Aerospace and Automotive Industry Applications PITTSBURGH, Feb. 16 -- Koppers has developed a new carbon foam product to improve electronic and automotive cooling systems, maximize heat exchanger performance and provide exceptional acoustic and EMI/RF shielding properties. K ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive's Acoustic Laminate Supplies Chicago Auto Show Star
Feb 17, 2006
TROY, Mich., Feb. 16 -- The all-new 2007 Lincoln Navigator, launched last week at the Chicago Auto Show, has a benefit worth keeping quiet about -- the quietness in the cabin of the vehicle. Vanceva(R) Quiet, the acoustic-grade interlayer in the windshield glass that causes the cabin to be so quiet, was provided by Sol ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2005 Results
Feb 16, 2006
- 2005 sales are record $19.7 billion; records set in all six businesses - Highest full-year net income since 1998, nearly double 2004 level - Full-year segment operating income increases 23 percent from 2004 - Price/mix improvements offset higher raw material costs - Debt reduced in 2005 AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 16 -- The Go ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Introduces Europe's First Commercially Available Airless SCR Urea Dosing Units
Feb 16, 2006
STAMFORD, Conn.--Feb. 16, 2006--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ('Clean Diesel' or "The Company") (EBB: CDTI & AIM: CDT/CDTS), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today that it is introducing integrated urea dosing units into Europe to work with existing Sel ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports $6.1 Billion Operating Profit in 2005
Feb 16, 2006
- Net income of $3.4 billion (2004: $2.9 billion) - Earnings per share of $3.32 (2004: $2.88) - Revenues up 5% to $177.4 billion STUTTGART, Germany and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 16 -- DaimlerChrysler today published its preliminary consolidated financial statements and its divisions' results for the year 2005. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2006
Boat Owners Report Fewer Engine-Related Problems WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 16 -- PCM, Honda, Mercury and MerCruiser rank highest in customer satisfaction in four engine segments in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Marine Engine Competitive Information Study(SM) released today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2006
http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/BSIG/VideoAssets/AS F/BSIG_3953_33031.wmv Bellevue, WA - February 15, 2006: Connecticut was the most recent U.S. state to pass legislation banning the use of hand-held devices while driving – more than 30 other states have or plan to follow suit. Bluetooth SIG offers wir ... Continue reading
Car Experts Offer Tips on Brake Pad Replacements - Video Story
Feb 15, 2006
Brake pads are a vital part of slowing and stopping your vehicle, which is why pads on 80 million vehicles are replaced in the United States each year. But with no government standards on brake products, how do you know which ones are safest for your car? Since different vehicles have different weights and stopping cha ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Gentex Auto-Dimming Mirrors to 2006 Models
Feb 15, 2006
ZEELAND, Mich., Feb. 15 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto- dimming mirrors to four new 2006 vehicles in the Ford family of brands. The new Ford Fusion sedan offers a Gentex interior auto-dimmin ... Continue reading
Transamerican Auto Parts Acquires Four Wheel Drive Hardware
Feb 15, 2006
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 14, 2006--Transamerican Auto Parts Company, LLC and its affiliated entities (collectively, "Transamerican Auto Parts") are pleased to announce the acquisition of Four Wheel Drive Hardware, LLC ("Four Wheel Drive Hardware" or the "Company"). Founded in 1977, the Columbiana, Ohio based Four Wheel Drive ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 136th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
Feb 14, 2006
FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable March 31, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business March 3, 2006. This will mark the 136th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
U.S. Trade Panel Begin Probe into Toyota's Alleged Patent Violation
Feb 14, 2006
Tokyo February 14, 2006; Reuters reported that the U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to begin an investigation into alleged patent infringement by Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and its U.S subsidiaries over hybrid vehicles, according to the ITC. The probe is based on a complaint filed in January by Florida-b ... Continue reading
Pirelli Ranks Highest in South Africa Tyre Satisfaction for a Second Consecutive Year
Feb 14, 2006
LONDON, February 14 -- - Tyre Quality/Durability and Ride/Handling Performance Are the Two Primary Drivers of Customer Satisfaction Owners of new vehicles equipped with Pirelli tyres report having the most satisfying ownership experience, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 South Africa Original Equipment T ... Continue reading
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