News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

United Components to Release Third Quarter 2008 Earnings

Oct 20, 2008

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--United Components, Inc. will report financial results for the third quarter of 2008 on Wednesday November 12, 2008. Following the earnings release, the Company will conduct its quarterly conference call for investors and other interested parties on Thursday November 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time ... Continue reading

Fujitsu Microelectronics to Feature Latest Graphics Display Controllers

Oct 20, 2008

Auto-Cockpit Demonstration, Industry-leading Controllers and GDCs Delivering Best-in-class Infotainment, Graphical Navigation at Booth 819 DETROIT, Oct. 20 -- Convergence 2008 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will highlight its new generations of in-vehicle control technology for safety, navigation, ente ... Continue reading

Odyne Corporation to Evaluate Strategic Alternatives and Retain Financial Advisor

Oct 20, 2008

HAPPAUGUE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB:ODYC), a clean technology company that develops advanced hybrid electric vehicle propulsion systems, announced today that the Company has retained Matrix USA, LLC as its financial advisor to evaluate the company’s strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the co ... Continue reading

RUF Automobile GmbH Introduces All-Electric Sports Car Powered by UQM Propulsion System

Oct 20, 2008

FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Alternext US: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that the recently introduced eRUF all-electric sports car is being powered by a UQM® PowerPhase® 150 electric propulsion system. The eRUF all-electric sports car is being developed by ... Continue reading

Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Third Quarter 2008 Conference Call

Oct 20, 2008

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter 2008 results on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Company will issue an earnings announcement prior to the conference call. Mervin Dunn, president and chief executive officer, and ... Continue reading

Tire Maintenance Cut by 75% with New TireVigil Features

Oct 20, 2008

TROY, Mich., Oct. 20 -- TireStamp Inc., an industry leader in tire pressure monitoring and asset management, has announced the addition of two exciting new features to its TireVigil(TM) Tire Pressure Management solution for fleet customers. TireVigil(TM) is a sophisticated tire management solution capable of detecting ... Continue reading

Auto Dealership Closings Make Right to Repair Act More Critical to Vehicle Owners

Oct 20, 2008

Legislation Ensures Convenient, Affordable Auto Repair BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly twenty percent of the car dealerships in America could close next year, according to a new study. This trend makes the need for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) even more critical to ca ... Continue reading

Teen Drivers Learn to 'Be Tire Smart'

Oct 20, 2008

Naperville Central High School to Host Tire Pressure Clinic During National Teen Driver Safety Week Drivers behind the wheel of the one in four cars with at least one significantly under-inflated tire face increased risks on the road, wasted fuel and an accelerated deterioration of their tires. Despite the implications ... Continue reading

Modine to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Earnings on October 30, 2008

Oct 19, 2008

RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that it will release its second quarter fiscal 2009 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2008, on Thursday, October 30, 2008. The company will conduct an earnings conf ... Continue reading

Genuine Parts Company Reports Increased Sales and Earnings for Third Quarter

Oct 18, 2008

Sales Increased 3%, EPS Increased 7% ATLANTA, Oct. 17 -- Genuine Parts Company reported increased sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.9 billion were up 3% compared ... Continue reading

AFVi and NGVi to Present Webinars on Natural Gas for Transportation

Oct 18, 2008

AFVi and NGVi to Present Webinars on Natural Gas for Transportation Las Vegas, Nevada--From politicians to budget conscious fleet operators, there's a new buzz around natural gas for transportation. Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) launch a four part webinar series on t ... Continue reading

2009 Fuel Economy Guide

Oct 18, 2008

Washington, D.C. - Oct. 15, 2008; To help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing new vehicles, EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) have unveiled the 2009 Fuel Economy Guide. “With the new Fuel Economy Guide in hand, Americans now have the information they need to buy greener and cleaner cars and t ... Continue reading

PPG Directors Announce Dividend Increase

Oct 17, 2008

PITTSBURGH--The board of directors of PPG Industries yesterday declared a regular quarterly dividend of 53 cents a share, payable Dec. 12 to shareholders of record Nov. 10. “We remain proud of our long heritage of increasing dividend payments, as it reflects the company’s overall growth and higher levels of c ... Continue reading

GKN Driveline launches new facility in Shanghai

Oct 17, 2008

GKN Driveline launches new facility in Shanghai Shanghai, October 17 (Gasgoo.com) The Shanghai-based new wholly-owned facility of GKN Driveline Torque Technology has started operation, the company said on October 15. Mass production at the plant of 4,400 square meters in the Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao Industrial Zone beg ... Continue reading

PPG Transformation Continues to Drive Growth Despite Economic Headwinds

Oct 17, 2008

PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries today reported record sales for the third quarter of $4.2 billion, surpassing the prior year’s third quarter results by 37 percent. Third quarter reported net income was $117 million, or 70 cents per share. Adjusted net income excluding unusual items was $227 million, or $1.37 per share. ... Continue reading