Autoliv Increases Jobs Act Distribution
Dec 13, 2005
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Dec. 13, 2005--Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has decided to pay an additional $518 million as a one-time internal distribution under the American Jobs Creation Act. The Act was adopted in 2004 by the U.S. Congress to provide for an 85% deduction on certai ... Continue reading
Bharat Forge of India Acquires Majority Stake in China FAW Forging
Dec 13, 2005
E. J. McKay Acts as Exclusive Financial Adviser to Bharat Forge in the Transaction MUMBAI, India, Dec. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) of India today signed a joint venture (JV) contract with China FAW Group to acquire its forging business. The contract was signed in Mumbai between Mr. Dong Chunbo, ... Continue reading
Enova Integrates and Delivers a Hybrid Drive Truck to Major N.A. Truck Manufacturer
Dec 13, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2005--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENOV)(AIM:ENV)(AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today that it has integrated and delivered a Post Transmission 120 kW Hybrid Drive Truck to a major North American Truck manu ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Announces HEV/EV Projects with Several Major R&D Academic Institutions
Dec 13, 2005
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Dec. 12 -- Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC") (BULLETIN BOARD: LTHU) , a leading manufacturer in the rapidly emerging large format rechargeable Lithium battery market, announced that through its continued relationship with universities, it will power two of the hybrid vehicles with its GAIA h ... Continue reading
Digital Content Drives Auto Radio Sales; 24 Million Automotive Satellite Radio Subscribers by 2010
Dec 13, 2005
BOSTON--Dec. 12, 2005--The new Strategy Analytics report, "Automotive Digital Radio - Content Driving Adoption," highlights the dominance of XM and Sirius in North American automotive digital radio, illustrating how investment in content is driving growth. The emergence of terrestrial broadcasters using HD Radio/iBiqui ... Continue reading
V-8 that powers the Mustang GT has been named a "10 Best Engine" by Ward's Auto World.
Dec 13, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 12, 2005 – For the second consecutive year, the 4.6-liter 3-valve V-8 that powers the Mustang GT has been named a "10 Best Engine" by Ward's Auto World. Ward's testers again praised Ford for creating a refined V-8 that produces 300 hp at an affordable price and called it “a convincing ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2005
COBURG, Germany, Dec. 12 -- The ongoing pricing and cost pressure in the international supplier industry is leaving its mark in the Brose Group, too. Although the Group's turnover rose in 2005 by 10% to 2.2 billion euros due to the increased system business, the automotive supplier anticipates a decrease in results due ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Names Todd Campbell as Director of Public Policy
Dec 12, 2005
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Dec. 12, 2005--Clean Energy has named Todd Campbell as Director of Public Policy. Campbell is the former Policy & Science Director for the Coalition for Clean Air. "Much of the growth in deployment of natural gas vehicles and improvement in the environment is due to forward thinking in the public po ... Continue reading
Mercedes Offers Telligent Stability Control For Axor Big Rigs
Dec 12, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 12, 2005 at 12:10 PM CST If you own a newer Mercedes passenger car, chances are you've heard of Mercedes' Electronic Stability Program (ESP), a technology which monitors the vehicle while driving and, in the event it's needed, helps correct oversteer, understeer, slippage, et ... Continue reading
AMI Semiconductor Launches Stepper Motor Controller ICs
Dec 12, 2005
POCATELLO, Idaho--Dec. 12, 2005--AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products for the automotive, medical and industrial markets, has expanded its family of single-chip stepper motor driver and controller ICs with two new devices that incorp ... Continue reading
SMSC Provides MOST(R) Multimedia Networking Technology for New Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Dec 12, 2005
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Dec. 12, 2005--SMSC today announced that its MOST(R) multimedia networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system for the recently introduced 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Sports Tourer vehicle. MOST is the standard network for the infotainment systems across the full range of Mer ... Continue reading
Trade Compliance Management Services Market set to Boom in Europe
Dec 12, 2005
LONDON, December 12 -- In cross-border trade, it is vital for companies to have considerable knowledge about trade processes to better manage their resources and reduce supply chain bottlenecks. U.S. companies are especially aware of this need and hence, give priority to trade compliance. With several U.S. companies ex ... Continue reading
European Trade Compliance Management Services Market - Frost & Sullivan Press Release
Dec 12, 2005
PRESS RELEASE Trade Compliance Management Services Market set to Boom in Europe with U.S. Companies Expanding into the Region, Creating Awareness and Demand for the Services London, UK – 12 December, 2005 - In cross-border trade, it is vital for companies to have considerable knowledge about trade processes to be ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Wins Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Supplier of the Year Award
Dec 9, 2005
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 Wins Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Supplier of the Year Award Filter Manufacturer Also Honored With Bronze Level of Shipping Award GA ... Continue reading
Michelin North America Awards Digital Marketing to Campbell-Ewald
Dec 9, 2005
DETROIT, Dec. 9 -- Following a competitive review of its digital marketing requirements, Michelin North America has consolidated its digital communications with its other advertising and marketing communications for its car and light truck tires at Campbell-Ewald. "We are delighted to devote more of our capabilities to ... Continue reading
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