Quantum Delivers First Vehicles of Hydrogen Hybrid Fleet to Santa Ana
Jan 26, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced the delivery of five hydrogen-fueled Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles to the City of Santa Ana, California. This is part of a larger South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) program to develop and demonstrate 30 hydrogen ... Continue reading
HomeLink - the Luxury Link Between Car and Home
Jan 26, 2006
BURSCHEID, Germany, January 26 -- - Now Arriving Home is Even Fun in The Rain Picture was sent via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and is available at http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=19526&keygroup=bild Today's luxury vehicle owners expect a stylish ambience and superior comfort not only in their car but ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2006
DETROIT January 25, 2006; GM Restoration Parts and Chevrolet have donated $2,500 in genuine parts to help restore the 1968 Corvette convertible that Alan Poster recently had returned to him after being stolen 37 years ago. Alan Poster, who made a number of headlines last week for having his stolen Corvette returned jus ... Continue reading
Casey to Join Visteon as Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer
Jan 26, 2006
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Visteon Corporation has announced that Brian Casey will join the company as vice president, treasurer and chief tax officer, effective Feb. 1, 2006. Casey will be responsible for all activities at Visteon related to treasury, tax and mergers and acquisitions. He will report to Jim ... Continue reading
Alibaba Rocks The New Mercedes MP3 Player
Jan 25, 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on January 25, 2006 at 9:15 AM CST Yesterday, the boys over at Jalopnik got word of this awesomely small piece of crap, an MP3 player that apparently attempts to capture the "I have enough money to drive a Mercedes, but not enough to spring for a $300 iPod" crowd. The lovely Chinese MP3 ... Continue reading
Cummins Extends ISX Agreement with Volvo Trucks North America
Jan 25, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 25, 2006--Cummins Inc. and Volvo Trucks North America today announced they have extended the agreement for the availability of the Cummins ISX engine in Volvo VN and Volvo VT trucks. "The ISX has consistently proven itself with Volvo's highly demanding heavy-duty truck customers and we're excited a ... Continue reading
Goodyear Completes Acquisition of South Pacific Tyres
Jan 25, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said today it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Ansell Limited's interest in their South Pacific Tyres (SPT) joint ventures. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyear now owns 100 percent of SPT, the leading tire ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Purchase of Chengshan Finalized
Jan 25, 2006
FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that its acquisition of 51% of Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Passenger Tire Co., Ltd., and Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Company, Ltd. has been finalized with an effective date of February 4, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2001040 ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend
Jan 25, 2006
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 25 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.28 per common share. The dividend is payable March 31, 2006 to shareholders of record March 10, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Johnson Controls has paid consec ... Continue reading
Meritor(R) Axles and Brakes Specified on New Hybrid Buses
Jan 25, 2006
In Continuing Collaboration with Gillig TROY, Mich., Jan. 25 -- ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems business today announced that its Meritor transit bus axles and brakes have been specified as part of a hybrid bus consortium contract. The consortium consists of 11 transit agencies in California, Nevada, and New ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Named Consumers Digest 'Best Buys'
Jan 25, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- The February 2006 issue of Consumers Digest showcases the best tires on the market, as rated by the magazine's editors, and products from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company take top billing in three of the five rated segments. For the "Passenger Car Tires, All-Season" category, Goodyear's Assura ... Continue reading
SmarTire to Supply Prevost With Tire Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System for Buses
Jan 25, 2006
Monitoring System to Become Standard on Prevost H-Series Buses RICHMOND, British Columbia, Jan. 25 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that Prevost has selected the company to supply tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that also monitor tire temperature on its buses. The TPMS will come s ... Continue reading
Quantum-Tecstar Forms New Company With Unique Performance to Produce Specialty Vehicles
Jan 25, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, has formed a new company with Unique Performance (Unique) of Fort Worth, Texas to produce high-performance specialty vehicles. Under the terms of the agreement, Tecstar will own 50 ... Continue reading
Lear Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Results
Jan 25, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive interior systems suppliers, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2005. Fourth Quarter Summary: * Net sales of $4.4 billion * Positive free cash flow * Fifth consecutive year as J.D. Power's highest ... Continue reading
ASA Racing announces that it has selected Aliso Communications
Jan 25, 2006
By: Aliso Communications DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, January 23, 2006...ASA Racing announces that it has selected Aliso Communications as its preferred race communications provider for teams and ASA member tracks. Aliso Communications specializes in radio communications systems in the motorsports, special events, aviation, ... Continue reading
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