General Parts, Inc. Announces New Executive Vice President, Marketing and Merchandising
Oct 6, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Inquiries: Dorothy Brown Smith Vice President Communications CARQUEST Auto Parts 919-573-3323 GENERAL PARTS, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE Vice President, Marketing and Merchandising RALEIGH, N.C. (oCTOBER 6, 2008) - General Parts, Inc. today announced that Dale Ward has been named e ... Continue reading
BAE Systems Unveils Simpler, More Capable Hybrid Propulsion System
Oct 6, 2008
SAN DIEGO--BAE Systems today introduced an improved version of its hybrid propulsion system that can be used on multiple bus platforms, is mechanically simpler, reduces maintenance costs, and makes possible the use of electric accessories. The company unveiled its latest HybriDrive® propulsion system at the American ... Continue reading
Continental and Volkswagen Introduce Flexible, High-End Navigation and Entertainment System
Oct 6, 2008
Continental has worked hand-in-hand with Volkswagen to design a global, easy-to-use, touch screen navigation and multimedia system that enhances the mobility, efficiency, and fun of Volkswagen vehicles. The system, which has debuted in Europe and Asia inside Touran, Tiguan, Touareg, Golf and Passat vehicles, is now ava ... Continue reading
Ford's New MyKey System Helps Teens Drive Safer, Conserve Fuel
Oct 6, 2008
- MyKey(TM), another innovation from the company that introduced SYNC(R), allows parents to limit speed and audio volume to encourage teens to drive safer and improve fuel efficiency. - Harris Interactive Survey shows that many parents would allow teens to drive more often if their vehicle was equipped with MyKey - hel ... Continue reading
US Hybrid Announces the Acquisition of the Motor Division from Satcon Technologies
Oct 6, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif.--US Hybrid Corporation, a leading provider of integrated power conversion components for electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, announced today the purchase of the motor division form Satcon Technology Corporation . The new company, Magmotor Technologies Inc. (www.magmotor.com) located in West Boylst ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2008
WILMINGTON, Del. & SANTA MONICA, Calif.--AAA Mid-Atlantic today unveiled an auto buying program, powered by Zag, that helps members secure great, up-front prices on new and used cars before ever walking into the dealerâs showroom. AAA Mid-Atlantic is the fifth largest AAA-affiliated club in the nation with 3.8 mil ... Continue reading
CDMdata, Inc. Provides CDM DigitalLot Solution to Enterprise Car Sales Nationwide
Oct 6, 2008
Companies Extend Relationship, Leveraging Values, Building Consumer Confidence IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6 -- CDMdata, Inc., a Kelley Blue Book company, today announces it has signed a new contract with Enterprise Car Sales. Enterprise Car Sales will use an upgraded CDMdata DigitalLot(R) Solution to more effectively manage ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Nissan is China's 9th maker of 1 mln cars
Oct 6, 2008
Dongfeng Nissan is China's 9th maker of 1 mln cars http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007935/Dongfeng-Nissan-is-China-s-9th- maker -of-1-mln-cars.html Shanghai, October 6 (Gasgoo.com) By September 2008, China has nine automakers who have stepped across the threshold of making one million vehicles. The latest member of th ... Continue reading
Volvo CE to Move Motor Grader Business as Part of North American Consolidation Plan
Oct 6, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) will move the majority of its motor grader activities currently located in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, to the companyâs facility in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA. Volvo CE will incur an estimated restructuring cost ... Continue reading
Leggett & Platt Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
Oct 4, 2008
CARTHAGE, Mo., Oct. 3 -- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated , a diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on Friday, October 17, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time). This call will be webcast by ... Continue reading
IVOX Announces Strategic Alliance with ISO to Jointly Develop Innovative Products for Driver Safety
Oct 4, 2008
ATLANTA--IVOX®, the expert in predictive driver risk management, today announced a strategic alliance with Insurance Services Offices, Inc. (ISO), a leading source of information about risk, data, analytics and decision-support services. This alliance will help IVOX further its mission of assessing and managing risk ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Makes Progress on Store Divestitures; Raising Capital
Oct 3, 2008
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. advanced another step forward in their restructuring plans announced on June 2nd with the sale of three more store locations. Lithia Dodge of Sioux Falls and Lithia Chevrolet of Sioux Falls were both sold to Billion Automotive on Monday, September 29th, and Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge ... Continue reading
Odyne Corporation Awarded Patent for Battery Energy Management and Monitoring System
Oct 3, 2008
HAPPAUGUE, N.Y.--Odyne Corporation (OTCBB:ODYC), a clean technology company that develops advanced hybrid electric vehicle propulsion systems, announced today that the U.S. Patent Office has approved application number 11-315,927 for its Battery Energy Management and Monitoring System. Odyne has now been awarded three ... Continue reading
Garmin Announces the GPSMAP 600 Series:Touchscreen, Rugged and Ready for Land or Sea
Oct 3, 2008
OLATHE, Kan.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GPSMAP 640 â an ultra portable and rugged touchscreen navigator that comes preloaded with a comprehensive set of street maps and marine charts. Garmin also introduced the GPSMAP 620, whic ... Continue reading
Autoliv Introduces New Environmentally Friendly Steering Wheel Material
Oct 3, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIV) â the global leader in automotive safety systems â has developed a new material for steering wheels that is more environmentally friendly and offers several other advantages. The new patented product will be introduced on the new 2009 Renault Méga ... Continue reading
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