PPG Provides Information on Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Sep 24, 2008
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries announced today that its third quarter 2008 financial results will be affected negatively by several non-recurring items, including impacts from weather-related events, and by further deterioration in the automotive original equipment manufacture (OEM) market. The company said these items wil ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity Urges Congress and Candidates to Support Proposed Auto Stimulus Package
Sep 24, 2008
Excerpt: "Before providing $25 billion to the Big 3 in Detroit . . . consider setting aside 25% for smaller innovative companies across America who have been developing such technologies for years while Detroit continued inexplicably to ignore that the age of the gas guzzler is over." SEATTLE, Sept. 24 -- AFS Trinity P ... Continue reading
Fiat Believes All Fleets Should Use Whole Life Costs As a Basis For Running Company Vehicles
Sep 24, 2008
As fleets of all sizes feel the pinch with increasing fuel, VED, insurance and finance costs, and even more emphasis placed on emissions, Fiat believes that now is the time for ALL fleet users to choose cars for their choice list based on a whole life cost basis. ... Continue reading
MT Series for car seat memory position sensor applications
Sep 24, 2008
MT Series for car seat memory position sensor applications In automobile seat applications the seat may be linearly movable, either manually or automatically via electromechanical means, on an associated track assembly. A sensor provides a signal representative of the position of the seat for several purposes, e.g. to ... Continue reading
Hurricane Response: Fuel Waivers - EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waiver for Georgia
Sep 24, 2008
*News Brief * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For release: (Washington, D.C. - Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008) *EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waiver for Georgia *Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov As a result of the disruption in the supply of fuel caused by Hurr ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing to Webcast and Teleconference Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Sep 23, 2008
DETROIT, Sept. 23 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, October 31, 2008. AAM's Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Ric ... Continue reading
Joshua Haims Joins Networkcar as Vice President of Finance
Sep 23, 2008
SAN DIEGO--Networkcar®, a leader in wireless fleet management, today announced the addition of Joshua Haims as vice president of finance. In this role, Haims will drive all financial activities for the organization, shape the long-term strategy of Networkcar, and further develop day-to-day tactics. Haims brings stro ... Continue reading
Volvo Aero Services and Boeing Extend Partnership Agreement
Sep 23, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Aero Services Corp and The Boeing Company have extended a marketing and distribution partnership agreement, originally established in 1999, for an additional 10 years. Within the agreement, Volvo Aero Services will continue to provide multiple asset management services to suppo ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2008
BRUSSELS, Belgium and HANOVER, Germany, September 23 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. ( http://www.wabco-auto.com/), a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today will introduce OnGuardMax(TM) at the IAA 2008 trade show, as the company spotlights its breakthrough technology to assist ... Continue reading
Aaron Equipment Company, Inc. Gets Latest Revved-Up, Custom-Built Bike from Orange County Choppers
Sep 23, 2008
BENSENVILLE, Ill., Sept. 23 -- The newest custom bike has been unveiled from Orange County Choppers, the star bike builders of TLC's hit show American Chopper. The bike was created for Aaron Equipment Company, Inc., headquartered in Bensenville, Ill. near Chicago. Aaron is an international buyer, seller and trader of u ... Continue reading
Allison Expands Global Market Leadership in Parallel Hybrid Drives for Buses
Sep 23, 2008
Success in North America leads to Increased Sales in Europe as Transit Operators Address High Fuel Costs and Environmental Concerns INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 23 -- Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, continues to be a dominan ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Self-Cleaning Air Pre-cleaners Offer Maximum Protection and Minimal Maintenance
Sep 23, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn.Sept. 23, 2008 - Cummins Filtration , the leader in filtration, exhaust, coolant and fuel additive technology for all engine-powered systems, provides state-of-the-art technology with Fleetguard® Self-Cleaning Precleaners that extend air filter life, improve engine performance and lower maintenance e ... Continue reading
User-Convenient Vehicle Electronics are Centerpiece of Convergence 2008
Sep 23, 2008
DETROIT, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Making sure electronic features are "user-friendly" is the focus of Convergence 2008, the world-class transportation electronics conference hosted by Chrysler and set for Oct. 20-22 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Today's consumers are increasingly comfortable with technology, and ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. Bids to Acquire Arrow Speed Warehouse Assets at Auction
Sep 23, 2008
CONTINUES PRUDENT INVESTMENT IN THE BUSINESS EXETER, Pa., Sept. 22 -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., a leading distributor and marketer of automotive aftermarket accessories and equipment in North America, today announced it has bid to acquire certain operating assets of Arrow Speed Warehouse, a leading distribu ... Continue reading
Quantum Performance and Team Shelby to Honor Carroll Shelby With 1st Annual 'Texas Roundup'
Sep 23, 2008
Rally to Shelby's Tech School, Dedication & Car Show to Mark Day DALLAS, Sept. 22 -- Quantum Performance, an Authorized Shelby Mod Shop will honor the legendary Carroll Shelby with its first annual Team Shelby Texas Roundup Drive on October 25, 2008. The event, which will begin at Quantum Performance's state-of-the-art ... Continue reading
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