LG Chem and STMicroelectronics Drive to Improve Battery Technologies for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Dec 11, 2008
Hi, Please find below the text of an announcement released today, December 11, 2008. LG Chem and STMicroelectronics Drive to Improve Battery Technologies for Hybrid Electric Vehicles Geneva, December 11, 2008 ââ¬â STMicroelectronics , one of the worldââ¬â¢s leading semiconductor suppliers, and LG ... Continue reading
GBC Motorsports' Tires Give Winning Traction to Historic Sweep of Baja 1000
Dec 10, 2008
LONG BEACH, Calif.--GBC Motorsports (www.gbcmotorsports.com), a division of Greenball Corporation dedicated to the powersports industry, is thrilled to announce that its tires supported the historic victory of the Bi-Polar Extreme Racing Team/Arctic Cat win at this yearâs grueling Baja 1000. This historic win is r ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expands Timing System Business in India with Buy-out of Joint Venture
Dec 10, 2008
BorgWarner Engine Timing System Sales in India Expected to Show Strong Growth AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 10 -- With its engine timing system sales in India expected to show strong growth in the future, BorgWarner Morse TEC has completed the acquisition of its joint venture with Murugappa Group's Tube Investments of Indi ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Cash Dividend
Dec 10, 2008
QUINCY, Ill.--The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the fourth quarter of 2008. The cash dividend is payable January 15, 2009, to stockholders of record on December 31, 2008. Titan International, Inc., a holding company, ... Continue reading
Quantum Schedules Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
Dec 10, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 10 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., will hold a conference call to announce its Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter financial results. The call will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 1:30 pm Pacific Time (4:30 pm Eastern Time). If you are interested in participating, call the f ... Continue reading
SKF Reduces Capacity and Cost in Light of Weakening Demand
Dec 10, 2008
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: The automotive segments have continued to rapidly fall and a negative trend is now also seen for the industrial segments leading to a much lower total demand for the Group in the fourth quarter. SKF (Pink Sheets:SKFRY) (STO:SKFA) (STO:SKFB) (LSE:SKFB)has initiated a number of ... Continue reading
Solomon Alsberg Selects Alcoa For Expanding Russian Forged Alloy Wheel Market
Dec 10, 2008
Leading maker of forged aluminium wheels, Alcoa, is now supplying lightweight forgings for Solomon Alsberg's range of exclusive quality alloy wheels. Specialising in the niche vehicle tuning and customisation markets, Russia based Solomon Alsberg demanded high quality metallurgy, strength, style and lightness for its e ... Continue reading
The Engine of Democracy Calls on Congress, White House to 'Refuel the Plane and Keep the Pilots'
Dec 9, 2008
Supplier/Dealer Group says auto czar provides sufficient oversight. WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2008; The Engine of Democracy, a group of automotive supplier and dealer leaders and employees from across the country, is calling on Congress and the White House to focus on providing emergency loans to America's car companies and ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Provides Earnings Expectations for First Quarter
Dec 9, 2008
TROY, Mich., Dec. 9 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today issued guidance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, and withdrew previously released earnings expectations issued on Nov. 18, 2008 for the full year ending Sept. 27, 2009. The company is withdrawing full-year guidance due to continuing distress in the global market ... Continue reading
GRACO IS RECALLING 43,994 COMFORTSPORT CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS
Dec 9, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08C009000 Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: Production Dates: GRACO / 8C04FRR (COMFORT SPORT) NOV 01, 2006 - OCT 08, 2007 GRACO / 8C04FRR2 (COMFORT SPORT) NOV 01, 2006 - OCT 08, 2007 Manufacturer: GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS INC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 03, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Nu ... Continue reading
Ener1 Announces Cooperative Partnership with Heavy Duty OEM and the Department of Energy
Dec 8, 2008
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Ener1, Inc. (AMEX:HEV) , maker of advanced lithium-ion battery solutions to power the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, today announced a cooperative partnership among EnerDel, Ener1's lithium-ion battery subsidiary, a heavy duty original equipment manufacturer (OEM) a ... Continue reading
Italy's ADR-RPF Launches Axle Plant In Qingdao
Dec 8, 2008
Italy's ADR-RPF launches axle plant in Qingdao http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008646/Italy-s-ADR-RPF-launches-axle-p lant- in-Qingdao.html Shanghai, December 8 (Gasgoo.com) Italy's ADR-RPF Group launched production at a new axle plant in the eastern Chinese city of Qingdao, Shandong province, a report from the offici ... Continue reading
Better Place Plugs First Charge Spot to Electric Car
Dec 8, 2008
TEL AVIV, Israel December 8, 2008; Better Place Israel, which is deploying the worldâs first nationwide network for charging electric vehicles, today demonstrated for the first time its charging spot plugged in and charging an electric car in Israel. The company unveiled its first plugged in parking lots as well a ... Continue reading
Roush Europe Operation is Renamed Revolve Technologies by Investor Group
Dec 8, 2008
The investor group which bought out UK Essex-based engineering services group, Roush Technologies Limited, from its US parent, Roush Industries, late last year, has announced a change of name and branding. Effective Monday 8th December 2008, the company will be known as Revolve Technologies Limited. ... Continue reading
Iveco Delivers Specialist 4x4 Fleet for Expedition to the Arctic
Dec 7, 2008
Iveco has delivered six special vehicles for the "Oltre - Beyond The Edge 2008" expedition to the Arctic. The expedition will be travelling from North Cape to the Bering Strait to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the North-East Passage completed by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. ... Continue reading
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