Oct 10, 2008
DETROIT - October 10, 2008: While the U.S. Department of Transportation reports Americans have driven an estimated 62.6 billion miles less since November 2007, car manufacturers say it does not mean maintenance check-ups should also decrease. General Motors reports vehicles driven less still need basic care to maintain ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Dual-Clutch Technology Shifts Into High Gear on BMW M3
Oct 10, 2008
BorgWarner's DualTronic(R) Technology Shifts Quickly and Smoothly, Improves Acceleration and Fuel Economy AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 9 -- BorgWarner will supply its DualTronic(R) clutch module for the 7-speed "M double-clutch transmission (DCT) Drivelogic" in the BMW M3, recently launched in Europe, the United States an ... Continue reading
U.S. New-Vehicle Retail Sales in 2008 Forecasted to Decrease by 2 Million Units Below 2007 Levels
Oct 9, 2008
New Light-Vehicle Sales in Chinese, Indian and European Markets Also Anticipated to Slow Dramatically WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 9 -- As the U.S. new-vehicle retail market continues to deteriorate, new-vehicle retail sales are projected to end 2008 at 10.8 million units, which is 2 million units below 2007 sales, a ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics LEEP Freeze system and Kidron UltraTemp - "The hottest technology in cold transport"
Oct 9, 2008
OAK PARK, MI, Oct. 9 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric technologies for commercial vehicles announced today it has received six orders for its Low Emission Electric Power (LEEP(TM) Freeze) system. Azure's L ... Continue reading
WABCO's Q3 2008 Earnings Conference Call Set for October 29
Oct 9, 2008
BRUSSELS, October 9 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. , a leading global provider of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission automation systems for commercial vehicles, will hold its Q3 2008 earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 29. Jacques Esculier, Chief Executive Officer, a ... Continue reading
Zhengzhou Nissan cuts '08 sales goal to 50,000 units
Oct 9, 2008
Zhengzhou Nissan cuts '08 sales goal to 50,000 units http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007972/Zhengzhou-Nissan-cuts-08-sales- goal- to-50-000-units.html Shanghai, October 9 (Gasgoo.com) Zhengzhou Nissan Co., Ltd. (ZNA) plans to trim its 2008 sales target to around 50,000 vehicles because of sales downturn in oversea mar ... Continue reading
Hyundai America Technical Center and RKSport, Inc. to Unveil High-Performance Genesis Sedan
Oct 9, 2008
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 8 -- Hyundai America Technical Center is partnering with RKSport, Inc. to develop a customized, high-performance Genesis sedan for the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The recently launched rear-wheel drive Genesis will be one of the main attractions at Hyundai's bo ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Appoints Ken J. Cao President of Asia Pacific Operations
Oct 9, 2008
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Dana Holding Corporation today announced that Ken J. Cao has joined the company as president of Asia Pacific operations. Cao will be based in Dana's Shanghai, China, office with responsibility for coordinating growth and activities across Dana's 18 operations in the Asia Pacific region. Dana rep ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Webcast of Strategic Review and 2009 Outlook Analyst Presentation
Oct 8, 2008
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 8 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. will webcast its Strategic Review and 2009 Outlook presentation to analysts on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. ET. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) The live webcast, as well as the archive, can be accessed a ... Continue reading
Cooper To Announce 3rd Quarter 2008 Results
Oct 8, 2008
FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its 3rd quarter 2008 financial results before the market opens on Friday, Nov. 7. Company management will discuss the financial results in a conference call beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time that same day. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Third Quarter Comparable Store Sales Estimated to Be Flat
Oct 8, 2008
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced that revenue for its fiscal third quarter ended October 4, 2008 increased approximately 2.6% driven by 124 net new stores and flat comparable store sales. Fiscal 20 ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Third Quarter Results and Conference Call
Oct 7, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 7 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2008 third quarter financial results on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call on October 28, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the conference cal ... Continue reading
MAACO Upgrades to Audatex Estimating
Oct 7, 2008
SAN DIEGO--Audatex North America, Inc., announced Tuesday that MAACO Collision Repair & Auto Painting has signed a new multi-year agreement to use Audatex Estimating and other complementary Audatex software in its U.S. auto collision repair and paint centers. The agreement covers all 475 MAACO franchised centers and ma ... Continue reading
Goodyear Awarded Long-Term Contract with New York City Transit
Oct 7, 2008
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 7 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it has been awarded a seven-year contract to supply tires and business solutions to New York City Transit, the nation's largest transit bus fleet. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyear will supply New York Cit ... Continue reading
Windshield Wiper Tests Reveal Good Wipers Aren't Pricey but Most Fade Fast
Oct 7, 2008
Three of top four wipers -- Valeo 600 Series, Anco 31 Series, and Michelin RainForce -- among the least expensive YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- -- Consumer Reports' latest tests of 15 windshield wipers reveals that drivers don't need to spend a lot of money to get good wiper performance, but they mig ... Continue reading
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