Toyota workers to demand basic wage hike
Jan 15, 2006
KAWASAKI January 14, 2006; Japan Today reported that the Federation of All Toyota Workers' Unions came up with a plan Friday to positively demand basic and other wage hikes in coming annual wage negotiations. In response, the Toyota Motor Workers' Union, the core of the federation, is expected to decide within this mon ... Continue reading
Honda begins building transmission factory in China
Jan 15, 2006
BEIJING January 14, 2006: Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said Friday it has begun building a factory in China to make automobile transmissions as part of its plan to expand auto production there. The Japanese automaker said it will invest $98 million for the new factory in Guangdong Province. It will go onlin ... Continue reading
Ecology Center Recommendations Regarding Flame Retardants in Cars Could Undermine Fire Safety
Jan 13, 2006
Attack on Life-Saving Flame Retardants Ignore Fire Dangers; Promotes Use of Less-Tested Substances WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Ecology Center of Ann Arbor, MI, is recommending that automobile manufacturers abandon one of the most effective flame retardants available for preventing car fires. Automobiles contain numerous ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2006
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Jan. 13, 2006--Accuride Corporation introduces the Gunite Optimum Lightweight Drum (GOLD). Gunite, a subsidiary of Accuride, is a leading North American supplier of wheel-end systems and components for the heavy and medium-duty truck market. "GOLD brake drums are designed to be an optimum balance betw ... Continue reading
Taylor Devices Announces Second Quarter And Six Month Results
Jan 13, 2006
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., Jan. 13 -- Taylor Devices, Inc. announced today that it had 2nd quarter net earnings of $120,750, up dramatically from last year's 2nd quarter earnings of $13,438. Net Earnings for the 1st six months were $230,067, up sharply from last year's net earnings of $87,087. Sales for the 2nd quarter wer ... Continue reading
Directed Electronics Introduces More Than 150 New Products at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show
Jan 13, 2006
VISTA, Calif., Jan. 13 -- Directed Electronics, Inc. , the largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems in the United States and a major supplier of car and home audio, mobile video and satellite radio products, introduced more than 150 new products at the 2006 Consumer Ele ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2006
SUPERIOR, Wis.--Jan. 12, 2006--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, WI has introduced a new premium, high efficiency cartridge oil filter utilizing nanofiber technology for Ford 6.0L diesel engines ranging from 2003 to 2006. The new EaO-88 is the world's first oil filter cartridge for diesel applications using advanced submicron f ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2006
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Jan. 12, 2006--puraDYN Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB:PFTI) announced today that a truck carrier has gone over the 1.5 million mile mark on several of its Class 8 trucks equipped with Series 60 engines without an overhaul, using the puraDYN(R) bypass oil filtration system. The trucks are o ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2006
New Microcontrollers Feature Application-Specific Peripheral Set SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 12 -- NEC Electronics America, Inc., today announced the V850E/Dx3(TM) 32-bit microcontrollers, the latest addition to its line of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) for the automotive market. Based on NEC Electronics' popular V850(T ... Continue reading
Bang & Olufsen Enters the Automotive Sector
Jan 12, 2006
Bang & Olufsen Introduces Its First Ever Advanced Sound System for Audi's A8, S8 and Concept Car, the Roadjet, at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 12 -- Bang & Olufsen, the global provider of high-end home theaters and custom multi-room music systems, together wit ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2006
Companies Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Enhance Johnson Controls' Telematics Portfolio with Intuitive Voice Navigation Capabilities DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. and VoiceBox(R) Technologies Inc. today announced a multi-year deal to provide conversational voice search and retrieval features on Johnson Contr ... Continue reading
PPG Auto Glass to Acquire Distribution Assets of Independent Glass Distributors
Jan 12, 2006
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 12, 2006-- PPG Auto Glass, a consolidated affiliate of PPG Industries, has agreed to acquire certain assets of the wholesale distribution network of Independent Glass Distributors, a subsidiary of privately owned Iowa Glass Depot. Terms were not disclosed. "The acquisition will strengthen our ability t ... Continue reading
Garmin Named Exclusive GPS Provider for United Kingdom's BMW and MINI Automotive Dealerships
Jan 12, 2006
ROMSEY, United Kingdom, Jan. 12 -- Garmin (Europe) Ltd., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced an agreement with BMW that makes Garmin the exclusive portable navigation supplier to the 308 BMW and BMW MINI automotive dealerships in the United Kingdom (UK). Starting in January 2006, these dealerships will offer custom ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Construction of a New Manufacturing Facility in China
Jan 12, 2006
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that it will establish a manufacturing facility in Changshu, China, near Shanghai. AAM has acquired land-use rights for approximately 30 acres in an industrial park in the Changshu city for the co ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Jan 12, 2006
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 12 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.05 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, including the shares of common stock to wh ... Continue reading
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