Guangqi Toyota Engine Co., Ltd. to Increase Production Capacity
Oct 19, 2005
Tokyo October 18, 2005; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) and GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP CO., LTD. (Guangzhou Automobile) announced today an agreement to increase production by building a second production line at Guangqi Toyota Engine Co., Ltd. (GTE), a joint venture company TMC established with Guangzhou Automobile to p ... Continue reading
Bridgestone High Performance Potenza RE92 OE on 2006 Subaru Imprezza
Oct 19, 2005
High-performance tire gains fitment on redesigned, all-wheel drive vehicle NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 18, 2005) – Bridgestone Corporation will be supplying Bridgestone brand Potenza® RE92™ tires for original equipment fitment on the 2006 Subaru Impreza®. Bridgestone is the primary tire supplier for Subaru ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Sadler, Stremme
Oct 19, 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 Sadler, Stremme Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Drivers Elliott Sadler and David Stremme won the WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards during the Oct. ... Continue reading
micronAir(R) Cabin Air Filters Featured on 2006 Nissan XTerra, Pathfinder and Frontier
Oct 19, 2005
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., Oct. 18 -- Drivers of the new Nissan XTerra, Pathfinder and Frontier trucks can breather a little easier ... literally. Freudenberg Nonwovens' Filtration Division, the market leader in the production of cabin air filters, has announced that its micronAir(R) filters are now featured on the three light ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 18, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25893) has announced the addition of Interiors 2005ed to their offering In this third edition report, we extend the analysis to provide market value forecasts by product segment for seat systems, door panels, flooring and a ... Continue reading
DuPont Launches New Capacity for Safety Glass Interlayers
Oct 18, 2005
Company Responds to Growing Global Demand for Impact-Resistant Glass WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 18 -- DuPont today announced that new production capabilities for its safety glass interlayers are now operational. The facilities expansions were put in place in response to strong global demand growth for impact-resistant glas ... Continue reading
Scuderi Group Reaches Major Milestones In Development of New Internal Combustion Engine
Oct 18, 2005
Leading Research Lab Verifies Design, US Government Earmarks $2 Million Grant Scuderi’s Split-Cycle Engine Expected to Increase Gas Mileage, Improve Fuel Efficiency by 24- 28 Percent, Emit 80 Percent Less Toxins WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Oct. 18, 2005 –The Scuderi Group today announced that the compan ... Continue reading
Could GM, UAW Deal Change Landscape? Ford, Daimler to Also Seek Concessions
Oct 18, 2005
Washington DC October 18, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that yesterday’s deal reached between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union to cut GM’s ballooning health care tab by $1 billion could set the stage for similar deals with Detroit automakers, DaimlerChrysler and Ford, reports The Detro ... Continue reading
Kenneth C. Johnsen Appointed to the Board of Directors of Amerityre Corporation
Oct 18, 2005
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Oct. 18 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced today that Kenneth C. Johnsen was appointed to serve as a member of its Board of Directors on October 12, 2004. According to Richard A. Steinke, Chairman of Amerityre's Board of Directors, "The appointment of Ken Johnsen to the board ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake Record Second Quarter 2005
Oct 18, 2005
~ Second Quarter Net Income Increases 16% ~ ~ Second Quarter Sales Increase 8% ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 18 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced record financial results for the second quarter and six months ended September 24, 2005. Second quart ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Record Sales and Earnings for Third Quarter 2005
Oct 18, 2005
ATLANTA--Oct. 18, 2005--Genuine Parts Company reported record sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005. Tom Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.6 billion were up 9% compared to the third quarter of 2004. Net income w ... Continue reading
Kia Goes Live with i2's Service Parts Solution
Oct 18, 2005
DALLAS--Oct. 17, 2005--i2 Technologies, Inc. , today announced that Kia Motors America (KMA), the U.S. sales, marketing and service arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea, has gone live with i2's service parts solution. KMA recently implemented i2 Demand Manager to assist in forecasting demand for ea ... Continue reading
TRD Supercharger Now Available for Scion tC Sports Coupe
Oct 18, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 17 -- Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Scion announced today that a TRD supercharger for the Scion tC sports coupe will be available through dealerships beginning today. The TRD supercharger will help the stock tC's 160-horsepower engine put out up to 200 horsepower and increase maximum torque ... Continue reading
Advanced Battery Pioneer Joins Firefly Energy Team
Oct 18, 2005
PEORIA, Ill.--Oct. 17, 2005--Firefly Energy Inc., formed to create the next generation of lead acid battery technology based on a material sciences innovation discovered by Caterpillar Inc. , today announced Dr. Robert Nelson, an industry expert in valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery product development, is moving ... Continue reading
Sony's New Car Audio Receivers
Oct 18, 2005
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17 -- Just in time for the holiday season, Sony Electronics today announced two Xplod(R) in-dash CD receivers with a bold design and an auxiliary input on the faceplate. The new CDX-GT100 CD and CDX-GT200 CD/MP3 receivers make it possible to use portable music players in a vehicle with a standard 1/8" m ... Continue reading
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