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Goodyear Reports 2008 Third Quarter Results

Goodyear Reports 2008 Third Quarter Results

Third Quarter highlights include: - Sales increased 2% to third quarter record $5.2 billion - Revenue per tire excluding translation increased 8% - Continued strength in international markets - Price/mix improvement offsets raw material cost increases - Segment operating income $266 million - Income from continuing ope ... Continue reading

Dana Holding Corporation Sharpens Focus of Leadership Roles

Dana Holding Corporation Sharpens Focus of Leadership Roles

John Devine Appointed to Expanded Role of Chairman and CEO, Gary Convis Named Vice Chairman; Both Changes Effective January 1, 2009 TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- Dana Holding Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John Devine to the expanded role of chairman and CEO, and named Gary Convis vice ... Continue reading

Harbin Electric Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results on November 10, 2008

Harbin Electric Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results on November 10, 2008

HARBIN, China, Nov. 3 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc., ("Harbin Electric" or the "Company"; Nasdaq: HRBN), a leading Chinese developer and manufacturer of a wide range of electric motors, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter financial results at 8:30 a. ... Continue reading

Garmin and Automotive OEM Celebrate Five-Year Partnership with New Navigation Systems

Garmin and Automotive OEM Celebrate Five-Year Partnership with New Navigation Systems

SAN JOSE, Calif.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has strengthened its partnership with BMW AG, by offering two new navigation devices to enhance the already successful line of BMW Portable Navigation Systems. These Garmin devices are ... Continue reading

Brilliance Auto to boost operation in Sichuan

Brilliance Auto to boost operation in Sichuan

Brilliance Auto to boost operation in Sichuan http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008245/Brilliance-Auto-to-boost-operat ion-i n-Sichuan.html Shanghai, November 3 (Gasgoo.com) Brilliance Auto will continue to invest in its Sichuan plant for building the largest production base in western China, xinhuanet.com reported toda ... Continue reading

LoJack Corporation Names Timothy P. O'Connor Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President

LoJack Corporation Names Timothy P. O'Connor Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President

WESTWOOD, Mass., Nov. 3 -- LoJack Corporation announced today that Timothy P. O'Connor will be joining the company as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President succeeding Michael Umana, who resigned as Chief Financial Officer effective September 30, 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080512/NEM0 ... Continue reading

New TireStatT No-Nonsense Commercial-Grade TPMS is Released by Mobile Awareness, LLC

New TireStatT No-Nonsense Commercial-Grade TPMS is Released by Mobile Awareness, LLC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joan Cochran, VP Operations Phone: 866-653-5036 pr@mobileawareness.com <http://us.mc460.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=pr@mobileawareness.com > New TireStatT No-Nonsense Commercial-Grade TPMS is Released by Mobile Awareness, LLC [CLEVELAND, OH - November 3, 2008] - Mobile Awareness, LLC, a ... Continue reading

Chrysler LLC Conference Call to Announce October 2008 U.S. Sales

Chrysler LLC Conference Call to Announce October 2008 U.S. Sales

What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler LLC's October 2008 U.S. sales When: Monday Nov. 3, 2008 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT Details: Teleconference: Domestic telephone number: 1 800-857-0714 International telephone number: + 1-210-839-8803 Call Leader: Yvonne Malmgren Passcode: Sales Other: Following the conf ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire's Contract Extended at Findlay, Ohio, Plant

Cooper Tire's Contract Extended at Findlay, Ohio, Plant

FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 31 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced an agreement has been reached to extend the contract with USW Local 207L until midnight on November 21, 2008, to allow more time for discussion. The contract was set to expire on October 31. During this extension, production will continue as planned ... Continue reading

American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

DETROIT, Oct. 31 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2008. Third Quarter 2008 results -- Third quarter sales of $528.1 million -- Net loss of $440.9 million, or $8.54 per share -- AAM's quarterly results ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Announces Actions in Response to Global Market Conditions

ArvinMeritor Announces Actions in Response to Global Market Conditions

- Announces $125 million cost reduction initiatives. - Provides update on previously announced spin-off of light vehicle systems business. - Renews key factoring and securitization commitments. - Recognizes non-cash income tax charge. TROY, Mich., Oct. ... Continue reading

Cummins Reports Record Third Quarter 2008 Financial Performance

Cummins Reports Record Third Quarter 2008 Financial Performance

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today reported its highest third quarter sales and profits ever, and second best quarter in its history, led by strong gains internationally that more than offset continued weakness in the Company’s North American consumer markets. Third quarter sales of $3.69 billion were 10 percent h ... Continue reading

Aon Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

Aon Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

- Total Revenue grew 6% to $1.8 billion with Organic Revenue growth of 2% - EPS from Continuing Operations increased 27% to $0.52 Third Quarter Highlights - EPS from continuing operations, excluding certain items, increased 33% to $0.69 - Total pretax margin was 11.5% and the adjusted pretax margin, excluding certain i ... Continue reading

SEMA 2008: Subaru to Unveil High-Performance Forester XTI Concept

SEMA 2008: Subaru to Unveil High-Performance Forester XTI Concept

- 315-Horsepower Crossover with WRX(R) STI(R) Engine, 6-Speed Transmission - DCCD All-Wheel Drive and Brembo Brakes from WRX STI - Adjustable Coil-Over Suspension - Custom Bodywork and Paint CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 31 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today revealed the Forester(R) XTI Concept. It will be unveiled to the publ ... Continue reading

Proliance Reports Increase in 2008 Third Quarter Profits

Proliance Reports Increase in 2008 Third Quarter Profits

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX:PLI), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket heat exchange and temperature control products for automotive and heavy-duty applications, today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. For the quarter, net ... Continue reading

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