China Automotive Systems and Sensor System Solutions Announce Letter of Intent
Dec 5, 2005
WUHAN, Hubei, China and IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China and Sensor System Solutions, Inc. (3S), (BULLETIN BOARD: SSYO) , a manufacturer of Micro-Electro-Mechanical- Systems (MEMS) sensors, intelligent sensor ... Continue reading
SmarTire Announces SmartWave(TM) Brand for Wireless GateWay Product Line
Dec 5, 2005
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Dec. 5 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that its new wireless gateway product line will carry the SmartWave(TM) brand. The SmartWave brand will apply to all products developed under SmarTire's wireless gateway architecture. Under the SmartWave brand, the compan ... Continue reading
Visteon Delivers Electronics Innovations for Nissan
Dec 5, 2005
Infotainment systems improve consumer choice and enhance the driving experience VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 5 -- More than 15 Nissan and Infiniti models will carry Visteon Corporation infotainment systems -- delivering personalization with satellite radio and Mach(R) Voice Link. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2005
- Divestiture moves portfolio closer to achieving premier multi-industry performance - Benefits include improved growth profile, increased margins, more efficient use of capital - ITT to use proceeds to pay down debt and grow core businesses - Company conducting strategic review of businesses within Electronic Componen ... Continue reading
Johnson Electric Holdings Limited Interim Results
Dec 5, 2005
HIGHLIGHTS -- Turnover up 9% to US$626 million -- Operating profit down 19% to US$62 million -- Decline in operating profitability primarily due to unprecedented increases in raw material prices -- particularly copper and steel -- Net profit attributable to shareholders down 24% to US$53 million -- Earnings per share d ... Continue reading
New Mobile Phone Based System to Help Fight Car Thefts
Dec 5, 2005
COVENTRY, England, December 5 -- A new car security system that identifies car owners through their mobile phones is set to revolutionise the fight against car thieves. Auto-txt immediately identifies a car as stolen if the car is started with the keys but the mobile phone is not present. Most significantly, when the p ... Continue reading
Daimler MTU Heavy Duty Diesel Unit To Be Sold?
Dec 4, 2005
FRANKFURT, Dec 4, 2005; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler is on the point of selling its heavy diesel engine unit MTU Friedrichshafen to Swedish buyout firm EQT, a source close to the talks said in response to a newspaper article on Sunday. "EQT is about to have its bid accepted," the source said. "There's no signa ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2005
*News Briefs *If you need more information on any of these subjects, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Friday, December 2, 2005) *(1) EPA Vehicle Diagnostic Systems Requirements and Evaporative Emissions Rules Updated and Clarified (2) EPA Amends Oil Spill Rule* *(1) EPA Vehicle Diagnosti ... Continue reading
Nissan develops paint that removes light scratches on cars
Dec 3, 2005
TOKYO December 3, 2005; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co said Friday it has developed a paint technology that is capable of automatically repairing light scratches made to the surface of an automobile. The clear paint, reputedly the first of its kind in the world, is made of highly elastic resin, which prevent ... Continue reading
Analysis of the Braking, Steering & Suspension Markets
Dec 2, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 2, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c28790) has announced the addition of The global chassis sector report: an analysis of the braking, steering & suspension markets to their offering. This exclusive new report, concentrates on three of the most important areas ... Continue reading
Copart Reports First Quarter Financial Results
Dec 2, 2005
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Dec. 2, 2005--Copart, Inc. today reported results for the quarter ended October 31, 2005, the first quarter of its 2006 fiscal year. In the quarter Copart earned net income of $22.8 million on revenues of $119.0 million. In the same period last year the Company earned $22.7 million on revenues of $10 ... Continue reading
JerrDan Introduces Revolutionary Side Loading Vehicle Retriever
Dec 2, 2005
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Dec. 2, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , announced today that its towing equipment subsidiary, JerrDan Corporation, has introduced a revolutionary new concept in towing and recovery equipment, the Side Loading Vehicle Retriever (SLVR), which provides unmatched performance capabilities for city towing an ... Continue reading
Goodyear Offers New Hose Tracking Technology
Dec 2, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 2 -- To help industrial hose end- users, Goodyear Engineered Products is introducing an on-line tracking system that takes the guesswork out of hose maintenance. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Goodyear Hose Trakker Online monitors hose assemblies from pre- installation thr ... Continue reading
Exide Announces Price Increases on Industrial Energy Batteries and Products in North America
Dec 2, 2005
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Dec. 1, 2005--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today that it will raise prices on its Industrial Energy products in the motive power and network power segments in North America. The price increases are effective for all orders placed o ... Continue reading
International Speedway Corporation Buys Action Performance
Dec 1, 2005
TEMPE, Ariz.--Dec. 1, 2005--Action Performance Companies, Inc. ("Action") today announced that, at a special meeting of the shareholders of Action held today, the Action shareholders voted to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 29, 2005 (the "Agreement"), by and among International Speedway Cor ... Continue reading
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