Hayes Lemmerz Third Fiscal 2008 Quarter Net Loss
Dec 4, 2008
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 4 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that its sales for the third fiscal quarter of 2008 were $497.0 million, down 10% from $554.9 million a year earlier. The Company reported sales of $1.634 billion for the nine months ended October 31, 2008, up slightly from $1.598 billion a ... Continue reading
TomTom Announces Online Route Planner
Dec 3, 2008
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands--TomTom, the worldâs leading navigation solutions provider today announces the introduction of a new route planner that will be accessible via http://routes.tomtom.com. The free web based Route Planner allows users to easily pre-plan a route and obtain precise travel and arrival times be ... Continue reading
General Automotive Enters Strategic Alliance With The Future Group
Dec 3, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla.--General Automotive Company (OTCBB:GNAU), a North American provider of parts, accessories and advanced technology for the automotive industry, is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with The Future Group to facilitate the due diligence process for the Companyâs aggressive growth through acquisit ... Continue reading
What's Next for Electric Drive Vehicles?
Dec 2, 2008
-EDTA Conference Addresses Progress, Policies and Potential of Electrifying Transportation Sector- WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hundreds of leaders from the auto, energy, and government sectors began meeting here this week to discuss ways to accelerate the development and adoption of fuel-efficient, el ... Continue reading
Pep Boys' 2008 Third Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Investorcalendar.com
Dec 1, 2008
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, will broadcast its third quarter earnings conference call live on Tuesday, December 9 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be broadcast over the Internet at http://www.investorcalendar.c ... Continue reading
2008 Tire Shipments Drop More Than Six Percent
Dec 1, 2008
Further softening anticipated in 2009 WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tire shipments are projected to decline by more than six percent this year compared to 2007 with a further one percent decline predicted for 2009, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association. Total tire shipments were below 300 mi ... Continue reading
Thor Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
Dec 1, 2008
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Dec. 1 -- Thor Industries, Inc. today reported sales, net income and E.P.S. for the first quarter ended October 31, 2008. Net income was $5,120,000, down 87% from last year's $38,209,000. E.P.S. were 9 cents versus 69 cents last year. Sales for the quarter were $438.8 million, down 42.5% from $763 ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2008
NORWALK, Conn.--GE Antares Capital today announced it served as administrative agent for a $79.5 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of Maaco Franchising by Driven Brands, the parent company of Meineke Car Care Centers, Econo Lube Nâ Tune, AutoQual, Aero Colours, Drive N Style, and To ... Continue reading
Eberspaecher Leads in Heavy Truck Emissions Technology
Dec 1, 2008
NOVI, Mich.--Eberspaecher North America, Inc. has developed exhaust technology that will enable heavy-truck engine manufacturers to meet stringent new EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) emissions standards without sacrificing fuel economy. New exhaust systems under development at Eberspaecher can reduce critical hea ... Continue reading
The last time best-selling cars score five stars?
Nov 27, 2008
Euro NCAP today releases the results for some of Europeâs best-selling cars. This is the last time that Euro NCAP will release results under its current rating system, before the organisationâs new rating system is launched in February 2009. Of the twelve vehicles whose results are released today, eight recei ... Continue reading
EuroNCAP's first rear impact (whiplash) test: 80 per cent of seats tested need improvement
Nov 27, 2008
Today, Euro NCAP releases the results for seats put through the organisation's first ever round of rear impact testing. Euro NCAP carried out whiplash tests on the front seats of 25 passenger cars crash-tested by the organisation during 2008. The results clearly reveal that most manufacturers still have a long way to g ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2008
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, offers drivers simple tips to get their vehicles ready for holiday road trips and travel. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), with todayâs national average price of g ... Continue reading
Golden State Collision Centers, Inc. To Provide Restored Vehicles to Two In-Need Families
Nov 24, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Golden State Collision Centers, Inc. will present rehabilitated vehicles to in-need families during its âGiving Back to the Community Benevolence Eventâ at 10:30 a.m., December 16, 2008, at the Golden State Collision Center, 7407 Roseville Road, Sacramento. The only one of its kind in the ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Declares Fourth Quarter 2008 Dividend
Nov 21, 2008
DETROIT, Nov. 21 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced a cash dividend of $0.02 per share payable on December 29, 2008 to stockholders of record on all of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock as of December 8, 2008. AAM is a world leader ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 147th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
Nov 21, 2008
FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable Dec. 30, 2008, to stockholders of record at the close of business Dec. 2, 2008. This will mark the 147th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
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