The Hot New Car Is Your Old Car
Jan 14, 2009
By JONATHAN WELSH Wall Street Journal For decades, Ashley Fletcher ditched his cars after they reached 50,000 miles. Now he plans to keep his 2004 Lexus RX 330 for two or three more years -- or until it reaches 70,000 miles. If all goes well, he might shoot for 100,000 miles. Like many drivers, Mr. Fletcher scaled back ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation to Announce First Quarter Earnings January 29, 2009
Jan 13, 2009
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, will issue its first quarter fiscal 2009 financial results on January 29, 2009. The results will be discussed on a webcast beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. To access the webcast, investors should go to www.oshkoshcorporation ... Continue reading
Valence Announces 200,000 Battery Shipment Milestone
Jan 13, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology, Inc. , an international manufacturer and supplier of safe lithium phosphate energy storage solutions, today celebrated an important company milestone â 200,000 Valence batteries shipped since 2005. In this time, Valenceâs battery solutions have provided 70 MWh of clean power ... Continue reading
Winter Weather - No Time for a Weak Alternator
Jan 12, 2009
BROADVIEW, Ill., Jan. 12 -- MS -- Are you having difficulty starting your car in the morning? Is your car's battery unable to hold its charge? Do your headlights dim when you are using your heater and wipers? These are all warning signs that the alternator in your car may not be working up to capacity. "The alternator, ... Continue reading
ITW Announces Conference Call Information for 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year
Jan 9, 2009
GLENVIEW, Ill., Jan. 9 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that it will hold its conference call for 2008 fourth quarter and full year earnings on Thursday, January 29, 2009. The conference call will begin at 1 p.m. central time and will follow the company's release of fourth quarter and full year earnings at 7 ... Continue reading
Start Every Time This New Year
Jan 9, 2009
It's easy to be blasé about your car's battery. For years it works fine and then suddenly one frosty morning your car won't start. Of course, you can call a breakdown service but with the RAC and AA reporting 40,000 calls in just one day this week, how long will you have to wait to be rescued? Battery failure is the n ... Continue reading
Industry Recognition For Motor Codes Director, Chris Mason
Jan 9, 2009
Just a few months after the launch of the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair, Motor Codes director Chris Mason has picked up the top award of Person of the Year at this year's CAT magazine awards. ... Continue reading
HUGHES Telematics Announces in-Drive Product Line as its Aftermarket Solution
Jan 8, 2009
Self-installed device offers convenient and low cost telematics services to drivers LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- CES -- HUGHES Telematics today announced in-Drive, its unique aftermarket product line offering telematics services and hardware for vehicles. in-Drive leverages HUGHES Telematics' existing next generation telematic ... Continue reading
Cummins Filtration to Support SCR Equipped 2010 Engines with Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Jan 8, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Cummins Filtration , leader in filtration, coolant and chemical technology for all engine-powered systems, has reaffirmed plans to fully support service requirements of 2010 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) equipped engines with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). DEF is a urea-based chemical designed spec ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
Jan 8, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore.--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today reported a net loss of $34 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, for the fiscal 2009 first quarter ended November 30, 2008. The pre-tax operating loss of $50 million included non-cash inventory write downs of $52 million for the quarter. During the quarter the Compa ... Continue reading
Be Prepared on the Road this Winter
Jan 8, 2009
SYLVANIA offers tips and headlights to help improve visibility on the road HILLSBORO, N.H., Jan. 8 -- As winter weather creates poor driving conditions, improved visibility on the road is an important factor to enhance driver safety. Poor visibility, especially at night, is a serious driving hazard. According to the Mo ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call Webcast
Jan 7, 2009
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 7 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081030/AQTH055ALOGO) What: Johnson Controls First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call When: Friday, January 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. Eastern time How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the Web at ht ... Continue reading
SEMA Opposes U.S. Gov't "CASH FOR CLUNKER" Program
Jan 4, 2009
Efforts to Scrap Older Cars Targeted for Inclusion in Economic Stimulus Package WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 2, 2009) âSEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is actively opposing an effort by some Congressional lawmakers to include a nationwide âCash for Clunkersâ program in the economic stimulus ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Automotive Year-in-Review and Coverage Highlights - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 3, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND BEST WISHES FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH & HAPPINESS AUTO CENTRAL - December 31, 2008: Well, good ridence to a very trying year. While we're probably not out of the woods yet, we certainly hope that the worst has passed and that we're on the road to recovery. On a bright not, however, The Auto Channe ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Awarded Contract to Provide Replacement Defense Vehicle Parts
Jan 2, 2009
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that Oshkosh Defense has been awarded a sole source contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide replacement parts for medium and heavy tactical vehicles. This annual contract has a potential duration of 10 years, if all option years are exercised, and a ... Continue reading
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