Nov 1, 2005
Turtle Wax Ice Polish and Detailer Provide Unprecedented Shine, Protection, Ease of Use CHICAGO, Nov. 1 -- Turtle Wax(R) Inc. introduced a new car polish formula today at the AAPEX and SEMA auto shows in Las Vegas called Turtle Wax(R) Ice(TM) Synthetic Car Polish. Unlike traditional car polish, Turtle Wax Ice is a clea ... Continue reading
ASC Marks First Anniversary of West Coast Design Studio With Suzuki 'Dune' at SEMA
Nov 1, 2005
* Studio Has Conceptualized and Delivered Eight Projects, Four Vehicles to Date LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- ASC Incorporated, a full-service specialty-vehicle development partner for automotive manufacturers, celebrated the one-year anniversary of its West Coast Design and Technical Center by today showing off the Suzuki Gra ... Continue reading
ASC Evaluating Niche-Vehicle Assembly Operations in North America
Nov 1, 2005
* Company Looks to Expand Low-Volume Production Capabilities LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- ASC Incorporated, a full-service specialty-vehicle development partner for automotive manufacturers, today announced its intention to expand its low-volume production capabilities and stated it is currently evaluating complete niche-vehi ... Continue reading
SME Introduces New Lean Certification at AME Annual Meeting
Nov 1, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 31 -- The announcement of a new Lean Certification driven by the collective experience and intellectual capital of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), and The Shingo Prize is being made at AME's "Leading the Revolution" - 2005 Annual Co ... Continue reading
Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass Makes Ordinary SEMA Show Cars Xtraordinary
Oct 31, 2005
WHAT: Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass by Solutia Automotive will be in abundance at this year's SEMA show, both at Solutia's booth and at locations throughout the show. WHEN: November 1-4, 2005 WHO: Solutia Automotive WHERE: Booth #12550 and various locations around the show SEMA Show Las Vegas Convention Center Details: Yo ... Continue reading
Dorman Announces New Aftermarket Brand Strategy
Oct 31, 2005
Consolidation of brands will leverage the strength of the Dorman name and highlights, New Products. New Solutions. New Opportunities. COLMAR, Pa., Oct. 31 -- Since 1918, Dorman Products has been known by a number of different names including Dorman, R & B, Motormite, and Motormite/Dorman. ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Upgrade for New Garmin StreetPilot(TM) Series
Oct 31, 2005
The New StreetPilot 2730, 7200 and 7500 Models From Garmin Are the First Portable Navigation Devices to Offer XM NavTraffic Powered by NAVTEQ Traffic With XM Weather and XM Satellite Radio Capability WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- XM Satellite Radio , today announced that Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , is t ... Continue reading
Classic Design Concepts to Show GLASSBACK at SEMA
Oct 31, 2005
WHAT: GLASSBACK Mustang and Chrysler 300 Classic Design Concepts, an original designer and manufacturer of unique OE quality restyling products, will show its GLASSBACK metallic laminated glass roof and unique body kits at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. A Torch Red All-American V6 Mustang and s ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Named PACE Award Finalist
Oct 31, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 31 -- Plexus Systems today announced it has been named a finalist for the 2005 Automotive News PACE awards. The PACE awards honor companies for ground-breaking innovation, technological advancement and business performance. Plexus Systems was recognized in the Information Technology and Servic ... Continue reading
Save The World Air, Inc. Signs Its First Distributor Agreement for the Sale of Its ZEFS Devices
Oct 31, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31 -- Save The World Air, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZERO) today announced that it has entered into its first distributor agreement, for the sale of its ZEFS devices in the North American Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) and after-market for motorcycles. The distributor agreement provides for a minimum p ... Continue reading
Hella Offers Compact Xenon Driving Lamp
Oct 31, 2005
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- Hella Inc., the aftermarket division of Hella North America, will showcase its high-performance line of Rallye 4000 Xenon headlamps at the 2005 SEMA/AAPEX Show (Nov. 1-4) in Las Vegas. "The new Rallye 4000 Xenon lamps are the logical evolution of xenon performance lighting," says John Remakis, mar ... Continue reading
Garmin Taps XM NavTraffic Powered by NAVTEQ Traffic for Real-Time Data
Oct 31, 2005
CHICAGO, Oct. 31 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, and Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the StreetPilot 7200, StreetPilot 7500 and Streetpilot 2730, will offer XM NavTraffic powered by NAVTEQ Traffic(TM), the firs ... Continue reading
Delphi Names New Chief Compliance Officer
Oct 31, 2005
TROY, Mich., Oct. 31 -- The Board of Directors of Delphi Corp. named David M. Sherbin, 46, as the company's chief compliance officer (CCO), effective immediately. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The position is in addition to Sherbin's current role as Delphi's vice president and general ... Continue reading
Leggett & Platt Acquires America's Body Company
Oct 31, 2005
CARTHAGE, Mo., Oct. 31 -- -- Third-largest acquisition ever, with approximately $150 million of revenue. -- Joins with current operations to form new business group comprising $250 million of revenue. Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced the acquisition of America's Body Company (ABC), a designer, manufac ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio and DaimlerChrysler Extend Exclusive Relationship
Oct 31, 2005
* Agreement Extends Exclusivity to September 1, 2012 * 750,000 Subscribers Expected From Chrysler Group Alone During Current 2006 Model Year * Wide Factory Availability Continues NEW YORK and DETROIT, Oct. 31 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio and DaimlerChrysler today announced that they have extended their exclusive relations ... Continue reading
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