American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Management Changes
Oct 2, 2008
DETROIT, Oct. 1 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), announced today the following officer and executive appointments: David A. Culton has been appointed vice president, Unibody Vehicle Business Unit. Prior to his new assignment, Culton served as AAM's Controller. Michael J. Lynch has been named Controller. Pr ... Continue reading
New Honda Engine Plant Drives Green Jobs in Ontario
Oct 2, 2008
TORONTO--A new engine plant is giving Ontario's green economy a boost. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty joined executives from Honda Canada Inc., to officially open the company's new plant in Alliston on September 25. This is the third manufacturing facility to be opened at this site. It will produce approximately 200,0 ... Continue reading
Autoliv Introduces new Light-pack Anti-sliding Airbag
Oct 2, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv (STO:ALIV) â the global leader in automotive safety systems â has developed a new anti-sliding airbag which is 60% or almost 1 kg lighter than the existing anti-sliding airbag. This is another step in Autolivâs commitment to help vehicle manufacturers meet the ... Continue reading
SCI ranked among Canada's Fastest Growing Technology companies in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50
Sep 30, 2008
TORONTO, Sept. 29 -- SCI is ranked among the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Canada, based on the percentage of revenue growth over five years. SCI Ltd. which recently changed its name from Strategic Connections Inc., attained this ranking by increasing revenues ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
Sep 29, 2008
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share payable on October 27, 2008 to shareholders of record on October 13, 2008. The an ... Continue reading
Bamberg, Germany, Deploys Federal Signal PIPS System
Sep 29, 2008
Video and analytics-based solution tackles traffic challenges of historic proportions UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., Sept. 29 -- Bamberg, in the German State of Bavaria, is well known for its rich medieval heritage. A network of winding lanes, narrow alleyways, small cobblestone streets and more modern roads challenges some of ... Continue reading
K&N Releases New Air Components for 2007-08 Cummins 6.7L
Sep 29, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Downloads: CONTACT: Dyno Graph <http://www.kandn.com/dynocharts/63-1557_dyno.pdf> Tim Stewart Installation Instructions <http://www.kandn.com/instructions/63-1557_inst.pdf> K&N Engineering, Inc. (800) 858-3333 Ext.4198 Fax: 951-826-4001 tims@knfilters.com <file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\lu ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Announces New Debt Facilities
Sep 29, 2008
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it has closed on a number of new senior debt facilities, providing approximately $800 million of replacement financing. These agreements replace an existing $550 million syn ... Continue reading
New Smoke Pro Quickly Pinpoints Leaks in Car Systems
Sep 29, 2008
ORANGE COUNTY, California, September 29 -- A breakthrough for the auto repair industry, Redline Detection, LLC introduces the "Smoke Pro," a diagnostic leak detector which enables technicians to easily pinpoint leaks in vacuum, exhaust, fuel vapor recovery (EVAP) and oil systems, as well as wind and water leaks, accord ... Continue reading
CarMax Advises How to Avoid Flood-Damaged Cars
Sep 29, 2008
RICHMOND, Va.--In the wake of a destructive hurricane season that brought flooding to many areas of the country, CarMax, Inc., , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, is advising consumers on how to avoid purchasing flood-damaged vehicles. âConsumers should be aware that some businesses and individuals ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Supports Fall Car Care Month
Sep 29, 2008
Subaru Drivers to Enjoy Free Vehicle Diagnostic Inspections in October CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 29 -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the company is endorsing the Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month, a nationwide October program focusing on the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. To celebrate the ... Continue reading
Tyco Electronics Completes the Sale of its Radio Frequency Components
Sep 29, 2008
PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Sept. 29 -- Tyco Electronics Ltd. has completed the previously announced sale of its Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem business, which was formerly part of the company's Wireless Systems segment. The business, which designs and manufactures RF components and subsystems for the aerospace, defen ... Continue reading
Autoliv Closes Tyco Electronics Automotive Radar Sensor Deal
Sep 29, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety, has completed the previously announced acquisition of the automotive radar sensors business of Tyco Electronics Ltd. for US $42 million. This radar sensor business was a âcarve-outâ of the Radio Frequency and Subsyst ... Continue reading
Honda Sets All-Time August Record for Auto Production in Asia and China
Sep 29, 2008
TOKYO, Japan, September 25, 2008â Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of August 2008, including an all-time record for production in Asia and China for the month of August. <Production> Production in Japan for the month of Augus ... Continue reading
Haldex Saves Time and Effort with Datalliance VMI
Sep 29, 2008
CINCINNATI--Datalliance, the leading independent provider of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and other e-commerce services, announced today that Haldex Group, a leading provider of vehicle technology solutions for the global vehicle industry, has successfully implemented the Datalliance VMI service in eight weeks. Initi ... Continue reading
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