DaimlerChrysler Statement Regarding Collective Bargaining With the CAW
Sep 14, 2005
TORONTO, Sept. 14 -- Mark Gendregske, DaimlerChrysler Canada Vice President of Human Resources said, "DaimlerChrysler Canada's bargaining team is continuing its negotiations with the CAW. We have a productive relationship with the CAW and their Chrysler bargaining team and, although much hard work needs to be done, we ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor to Move Ride Control Operation to Mexico, Reduces Workforce in Chickasha, Oklahoma
Sep 14, 2005
TROY, Mich., Sept. 14 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that it plans to move the shock and strut portion of its manufacturing operations from the Chickasha, Okla., U.S. facility to its plant in Queretaro, Mexico. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) The company met with employees today t ... Continue reading
Voorhees Named VP of Finance for Goodyear's North American Tire
Sep 14, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Marc O. Voorhees as vice president of finance for North America. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Voorhees comes to Goodyear from Eastman Kodak Company, where he was most recently operations manager, Digital & Film Imaging ... Continue reading
Six Drivers Pursue Off-Road Dunlop Drivers Cup in Germany
Sep 14, 2005
PHOENIX, Sept. 14 -- A Washington police pursuit driving instructor, Manhattan courier, Detroit advertising executive, Little Rock SBC telephone network engineer and a pair of Discount Tire store managers have qualified for the Dunlop Drivers Cup Off-Road Camp in Germany. The six amateur drivers beat out 18 competitors ... Continue reading
Study by Preh Automotive Explores New Designs for Vehicle Interior Controls
Sep 14, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 14 -- The results of a new study, unveiled by Preh Automotive at the 61st International Frankfurt Auto Show IAA, demonstrate better ways to improve the "human-machine interface" (HMI) by reducing the number of burgeoning driver controls for system functions in the vehicle interior space. In e ... Continue reading
Amicus on Nanjing Automotive Company
Sep 14, 2005
LONDON, September 14 -- Amicus and the TGWU unions met with the Nanjing Automotive Company this morning to discuss their plans for Longbridge. Roger Maddison, Amicus' National Officer for the automotive industry, said: "We had a positive meeting with Nanjing. They presented us with their business plan and made it clear ... Continue reading
EnTire Solutions Launches TPM Systems for 2006 Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage
Sep 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- EnTire Solutions, LLC will increase its direct tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system presence in North America as the direct TPM supplier for the new 2006 Hyundai Tucson and the 2006 Kia Sportage. "Vehicle manufacturers selling their products in the U.S. are gearing up to meet the soon-t ... Continue reading
Navicom Unveils New GPS Personal Locator Device
Sep 14, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 14 -- NowAuto Group today introduced the Navicom GPS Personal Locator device. It's a revolutionary full-featured GPS unit with the capability for unlimited GPS tracking/locating, E911-emergency feature, push button concierge service, two-way voice speakerphone, programmable buttons for one-touc ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Coating Technologies Lower Emissions, Improve Engine Durability and Performance
Sep 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has developed two advanced coating processes for engine bearings and piston rings that greatly improve their durability. Products with these advanced coatings will be on display at the 61st International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, thr ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has recently demonstrated that its AtmoPlas(TM) microwave atmospheric plasma technology can be used to initiate combustion in an internal combustion engine. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) Dana is highlighting the technol ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Introduces MultiTwister(TM) Air/Oil Separator for a Cleaner Combustion Process
Sep 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- Dana Corporation today introduced the new MultiTwister(TM) axial cyclonic air/oil separator, which helps vehicles run cleaner by removing oil particles from the engine's air stream. The technology is on display at Dana's exhibit (Hall 6.1, Stand B30) at the 61st International Motor Show ... Continue reading
TRW/Goodyear Create Enhanced Electronic Stability Control System Thanks to 'Talking Tires'
Sep 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the joint development of a new system that will automatically adjust the performance parameters of a vehicle's electronic stability control (ESC) system based on the dimensions and other characteristics ... Continue reading
October Designated Fall Car Care Month
Sep 14, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 14 -- To focus motorists' attention on the importance of preparing their vehicles for the upcoming winter months, the Car Care Council has designated October as Fall Car Care Month (FCCM). "Fall is an ideal time for a vehicle reality check up. Summer vacations are over, students are back in school ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Launches Monotube Shock Absorber With Innovative Valve Technology
Sep 14, 2005
Product Will Debut on New Ford Focus ST FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- Tenneco Automotive today launched a monotube shock absorber with an innovative Monotube Blow Off (MTBO) valve that offers improved tuneability, damping consistency and durability. The new Ford Focus ST, which will be introduced in Europe later this ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive's Advanced Technology Drives Growth
Sep 14, 2005
Company Commercializes Diesel, Suspension and Sound Engineering Technologies FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- Mark P. Frissora, chairman, CEO and President, Tenneco Automotive said today that the company is winning new OE business with its advanced suspension and emission control technologies. Today, its products are fe ... Continue reading
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