Nov 11, 2005
DETROIT, Nov. 10 -- Steve Miller, chairman of the board and CEO of Delphi Corporation and Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader, author of "Unsafe at Any Speed," lead a roster of nearly three dozen auto industry leaders scheduled to address the 30th Automotive News World Congress, Jan. 16 - 19, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel ... Continue reading
Brabus Set To Unleash Tuning Package For The Mercedes S600
Nov 11, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 10, 2005 at 7:30 PM CST If the automotive tuning world was a boxing match, the undisputed heavyweight champion would have to be Brabus, hands down. There is not another Mercedes-Benz tuner on the planet that can squeeze as much raw power into a luxury vehicle. What, you don't ... Continue reading
Delphi's SpaceForm Spin-Out Commercializes Innovative Welding Technology
Nov 10, 2005
SpaceForm to leverage Delphi DRW technology TROY, Mich., Nov. 10 -- Delphi Technologies Inc. (DTI), a Delphi Corp. subsidiary, has started a new welding company called SpaceForm, Inc. It will commercialize Delphi's innovative Deformation Resistance Welding (DRW) technology within the mobile space-frame market. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2005
HOUSTON--Nov. 10, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). ATTC Manufacturing, Incorporated has started construction on a $35 million expansion of its automotive parts manufacturing machining operation plant. For details view the entire article by subscrib ... Continue reading
SmarTire Announces Improved First Fiscal Quarter Sales
Nov 10, 2005
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Nov. 9 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today gross revenue of approximately $594,000 for the quarter ended October 31, 2005, an increase of approximately $292,000 or 97% from the same quarter of 2004. Total sales to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) market f ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Announces Management Change
Nov 9, 2005
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Nov. 9, 2005--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com) reported today that J. Timothy Gargaro has announced his intention to resign as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. "We thank Tim for his commitment and improvements to Exide over the past year," said Gordon Ulsh, President and Chief Executive Officer ... Continue reading
Iteris Receives Yankee Cup Award at the 2005 Boston Auto Show
Nov 9, 2005
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Nov. 9, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technology that enhances driver safety, today announced that it received the Yankee Cup Award at a ceremony held at the 2005 Boston Auto Show for its innovative Lane Departure Warning (LDW) technology now available on pas ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Awards Quantum Follow-On Contract for Hydrogen Refueler
Nov 9, 2005
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it received a contract from the U.S. Army's National Automotive Center (NAC) for an additional HyHauler Plus(TM) transportable hydrogen refueling station. This contract represents an expansion of Quantum's Mobile Hydrogen ... Continue reading
Delphi Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results
Nov 9, 2005
TROY, Mich., Nov. 9 -- Delphi Corp. today reported third quarter financial results for the period ended Sept. 30, 2005. * Revenue of $6.28 billion, down from $6.64 billion in Q3 2004. * Non-GM revenue for the quarter was $3.33 billion, up 6 percent from $3.15 billion in Q3 2004 (up 5 percent, excluding the effects of f ... Continue reading
Profitable Growth is PPG's Primary Mission, Chairman Says
Nov 9, 2005
NEW YORK--Nov. 8, 2005--PPG Industries' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles E. Bunch told analysts and investors today that the nearly $1 billion in cash from operations the company has generated on an annual basis is "being put to work, helping us to generate profitable growth, which is our company's primary ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Declares Quarterly Dividend
Nov 8, 2005
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 8 -- The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 2, 2005, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 18, 2005. ... Continue reading
Identifix Launches a New Direct-Hit
Nov 8, 2005
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Nov. 8, 2005--Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostics, today announced the launch of a major upgrade to the award-winning Direct-Hit(TM) system. The upgrade includes the addition of four robust new features: -- preventive maintenance plan -- complete maintenance ... Continue reading
Motorola Signs Contract With Michigan to Explore the 'Wireless Super Highway'
Nov 8, 2005
Motorola Pits Its MOTODRIVE(TM) Architecture Against Potholes Nationwide During The ITS World Congress SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 8 -- Motorola, Inc. signed its first contract with The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and announced the successful deployment and trial of MOTODRIVE -- a wireless network architect ... Continue reading
Ford and Toyota Top List of Most Upgrade-Friendly Automakers According to New CEA Benchmark Study
Nov 8, 2005
ARLINGTON, Va.--Nov. 8, 2005--Ford and Toyota top the list as the most upgrade-friendly automakers in the U.S. according to a new Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)) survey of mobile installers conducted in cooperation with the Mobile Enhancement Retailers Association(R) (MERA). The two top brands both had "upgra ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith to Acquire Motor Manufacturer in China
Nov 8, 2005
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 8 -- A. O. Smith Corporation has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Yueyang Zhongmin Special Electrical Machinery Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of hermetic motors located in Yueyang City, Hunan Province, China. The purchase remains subject to final government approval, and the two companies expect to ... Continue reading
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