Feb 9, 2009
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Alternext US: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that an EcoRide BE35 battery-electric transit bus, developed by Proterra LLC, Golden, Colorado, a leading innovator and manufacturer of clean commercial transit solutions, is being showcase ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Sold 1.3 Million Power Steering Units in 2008
Feb 9, 2009
WUHAN, China, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that for the year 2008, the Company sold approximately 1.3 million systems and components compared with 1.1 million in 2007. This increase in units sold ... Continue reading
Vehicle Suppliers Association, MEMA / OESA, Engages Ducker Worldwide as Advisor
Feb 8, 2009
TROY, Mich., Feb. 8 -- As a result of the ongoing credit crisis and resulting reductions in automobile production, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) are exploring options to address the immediate cash needs and longer term viability of the motor v ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Webcast of Fourth Quarter Conference Call on February 19
Feb 6, 2009
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its fourth quarter 2008 results prior to the market opening on February 19, 2009. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors: What: Spa ... Continue reading
Jiangsu '08 Auto Parts Export Value Rises 16%
Feb 6, 2009
Jiangsu '08 auto parts export value rises 16% http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009263/Jiangsu-08-auto-parts-export-va lue-r ises-16.html Shanghai, February 6 (Gasgoo.com) Jiangsu province of east China exported $680 million worth of auto parts in 2008, up 15.8% from a year earlier, according to data released today by C ... Continue reading
Tenneco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Results
Feb 5, 2009
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Tenneco Inc. : Revenue and EBIT declines reflect a rapid deterioration in global industry conditions in the fourth quarter Fourth quarter loss includes $215 million in non-cash impairment charges for goodwill and deferred tax assets Company benefiting from cost reduction and cash preservation actions ... Continue reading
Powerful and Lightweight: The Carlsson Sport Wheel Design 1/14 RS
Feb 4, 2009
Miami, FL February 3, 2009: GGI European Tuning, the exclusive North American importer of the Carlsson brand individualization program for Mercedes-Benz automobiles, offers a new Carlsson cast wheel, the one-piece 1/14 RS. This 14-spoke aluminum wheel design has been coated with a highly modern black finish to show off ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Results
Feb 4, 2009
TROY, Mich., Feb. 4 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 28, 2008. First-Quarter Highlights -- Sales from continuing operations of $1.4 billion, down $293 million, or 18 percent, from the same period last year (down 11 percent on a constant currency basis). -- O ... Continue reading
EU Slaps Anti-dumping Duty On China Fastener
Feb 4, 2009
EU slaps anti-dumping duty on China fastener http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009241/EU-slaps-anti-dumping-duty-on-C hina- fastener.html Shanghai, February 4 (Gasgoo.com) The European Union has finally decided to slap anti-dumping duties of 26.5% to 85% on China-made fasteners over the next five years, which has arouse ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Creates Inspiring Accessories For New Insignia
Feb 4, 2009
The inspiring lines and standard features of the new Vauxhall Insignia will need little enhancement for most owners, but a range of styling and lifestyle accessories has already been launched to take this deserving Car of the Year to the cutting edge of design. ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Delivers Hybrid Diesel-Electric Class 8 Truck to Key Partner
Feb 3, 2009
- Designed to meet current Class 8 linehaul requirements for payload capacity, performance, and durability - Dual mode hybrid drivetrain allows extended operation in battery-only zero-emission mode, eliminates idling - Propelled by an electric motor under 48 mph, transitioning to diesel power at highway speeds TROY, Mi ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today reported its fifth consecutive year of record sales and profits, despite significant global economic challenges that negatively affected fourth quarter performance. For the year, sales increased 10 percent to $14.34 billion, from $13.05 billion in 2007. Net income rose 8 percent to $8 ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2009
The southeast of the UK is currently experiencing the heaviest snowfall in eighteen years and the snow is set to move to most other parts of the country over the next 24 hours. Driving in these conditions places more emphasis on a vehicle's tyres and Protyre offer the following advice to help keep control in difficult ... Continue reading
Things Are Getting Sticky at Roush
Feb 2, 2009
Things are getting sticky at ROUSH Performance with the introduction of a new ROUSH Threadlocker and ROUSH Super Glue. Far from another âme tooâ type of product, these two offerings are unique in the adhesives marketplace in a number of ways, including an innovative new glue dispenser. One of the most common ... Continue reading
ONLINE CASTROL GTX NATIONALS OFFERS FANS PRIZES, FUN
Feb 1, 2009
ONLINE CASTROL GTX NATIONALS OFFERS FANS PRIZES, FUNWAYNE, NJ (January 31, 2009) --- Starting tomorrow fans of Castrol GTX funny car driver Ashley Force can race the 2007 NHRA Rookie of the Year in cyberspace and have a chance to win a 2009 Ford Mustang or a variety of other prizes instantly. Fans can visit www.gtxnati ... Continue reading
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