Subaru of America Supports Fall Car Care Month
Sep 29, 2008
Subaru Drivers to Enjoy Free Vehicle Diagnostic Inspections in October CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 29 -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the company is endorsing the Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month, a nationwide October program focusing on the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. To celebrate the ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Announces Multiple Orders for Mine-Protected Variant Vehicles
Sep 29, 2008
Now Supplying More Than 20 Threat-Specific Variants for U.S. and Allies CHARLOTTE, Mich., Sept. 29 -- Spartan Chassis, a unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. , said it has received multiple, small specialized orders for new MRAP variant products, an indication of the possibilities for the highly successful mine-resistant, ambu ... Continue reading
Tyco Electronics Completes the Sale of its Radio Frequency Components
Sep 29, 2008
PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Sept. 29 -- Tyco Electronics Ltd. has completed the previously announced sale of its Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem business, which was formerly part of the company's Wireless Systems segment. The business, which designs and manufactures RF components and subsystems for the aerospace, defen ... Continue reading
Consignment Spots Sold Out for Inaugural Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas
Sep 29, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Officials with the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company recently announced that vehicle consignment spots for the companyâs inaugural Las Vegas event have been sold out, proving once again that economic woes are no match for the thriving collector car hobby. Barrett-Jackson will continue to accept bi ... Continue reading
Autoliv Closes Tyco Electronics Automotive Radar Sensor Deal
Sep 29, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety, has completed the previously announced acquisition of the automotive radar sensors business of Tyco Electronics Ltd. for US $42 million. This radar sensor business was a âcarve-outâ of the Radio Frequency and Subsyst ... Continue reading
Once Again, Continental Products Highly Recommended
Sep 29, 2008
Again this year, tires from Continental scored best in winter tests. Specifically, experts from the ADAC, from the Stiftung Warentest consumer reporting institute, from ÖAMTC [the Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Touring Club], from TCS [the Swiss Touring Club] and from two special-interest publications, 'AutoBild' ... Continue reading
Haldex Saves Time and Effort with Datalliance VMI
Sep 29, 2008
CINCINNATI--Datalliance, the leading independent provider of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and other e-commerce services, announced today that Haldex Group, a leading provider of vehicle technology solutions for the global vehicle industry, has successfully implemented the Datalliance VMI service in eight weeks. Initi ... Continue reading
China's Dalian port sees sharp rise in auto imports, Jan-July
Sep 28, 2008
China's Dalian port sees sharp rise in auto imports, Jan-July http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007898/China-s-Dalian-port-sees-sharp- rise- in-auto-imports-Jan-July.html Shanghai, September 28 (Gasgoo.com) The latest statistics released by Dalian Customs in northeast China's Liaoning Province show that Dalian Port impo ... Continue reading
Nihon Plast plans new plant in China
Sep 28, 2008
Nihon Plast plans new plant in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007882/Nihon-Plast-plans-new-plant-in- China .html Shanghai, September 27 (Gasgoo.com) Nihon Plast Co, a Japanese safety and electrical auto parts supplier, will open an auto components plant in central China's Wuhan city as early as next January, th ... Continue reading
Funding Approved For Historic Industry Loans
Sep 27, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC., September 27, 2008 â According to Harry Stoffer, writing for Automotive News, says that in a rare Saturday session, Congress gave final approval to funding that will launch a $25 billion low-interest loan program for automakers and suppliers. The program, designed to help companies retool for more ... Continue reading
Mancuso Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Sep 27, 2008
CHICAGO, Sept. 26 -- The Warranty Group, Inc., the world's leading provider of service plans, today announced that Rob Mancuso, Senior Vice President, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Center for International Retail Automotive Standards (CIRAS). Presented in Las Vegas at the Finance and Insurance Ma ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2008
OSHAWA, Ontario, Sept. 26 -- The prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Founder's Award was presented to the General Motors Oshawa Car Assembly Plant and members of CAW Local 222 for its long-standing commitment to producing high-quality vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a) Gary Di ... Continue reading
IAC Toluca Facility Awarded Prestigious 2008 Shingo Bronze Medallion
Sep 27, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 26 -- International Automotive Components Group (IAC) announced today its Toluca manufacturing facility has received the 2008 Shingo Bronze Medallion. Referred to as "The Nobel Prize of Manufacturing" by Business Week, the Shingo Prize was presented in Guadalajara, Mexico by the Shingo Prize Boar ... Continue reading
Bosch, Detroit Science Center Exhibit Inspires, Educates Future Engineers
Sep 27, 2008
Bosch electronic stability control system exhibit completed DETROIT, Sept. 26 -- Robert Bosch LLC unveiled the completed electronic stability control (ESC) system exhibit at the Detroit Science Center. The exhibit is part of the Science Center's On the Road with General Motors Gallery Vehicle Systems Exhibit Collection ... Continue reading
Precision Auto Care Announces FY 2008 Year End Results
Sep 26, 2008
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 26 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (OTC:PACI) (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Revenue was $12.7 million and profit was $600,000, or $0.02 per share, compared with a profit of $3.4 million, or $0.12 per share, on revenue of $12.1 million ... Continue reading
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