GM and OnStar Lead the Way with New Navigation Services
Apr 3, 2008
GM's new navigation services include OnStar download to navigation system and MapQuest functionality Dallas April 2, 2008; OnStar today announced the introduction of two new navigational services to complement and enhance its existing Turn-by-Turn service, the most widely available navigation system on the market. Thes ... Continue reading
MISCOR Group Names Edward Matheny Vice President of Sales and Marketing for RRM Division
Apr 2, 2008
SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 2, 2008 -- Industrial services provider MISCOR Group, Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: MIGL) today announced it has named Edward Matheny as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for its Repair, Remanufacturing and Manufacturing (RRM) Division. Matheny, who recently served as Global Sales Leader for GE Ener ... Continue reading
IAS Announces Revolutionary Identity Theft Prevention Service
Apr 2, 2008
LEANDER, Texas, April 1, 2008 -- Innovative Aftermarket Systems (IAS), a leading provider of F&I software and aftermarket programs, announced the availability of a new and unique type of identity theft protection. The ID TheftAvert(TM) program provides individuals with a proactive solution that helps to prevent identit ... Continue reading
O'Reilly to Acquire CSK Auto for $1.0 Billion
Apr 1, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. & PHOENIX--April 1, 2008; OâReilly Automotive, Inc. and CSK Auto Corporation today announced that the two companies have signed a definitive merger agreement under which OâReilly will acquire all of the outstanding shares of CSK common stock pursuant to an exchange offer, in a transaction val ... Continue reading
Toyota Establishes Research Institute in North America
Apr 1, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 1, 2008 -- Toyota Technical Center (TTC) a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, today announced the establishment of the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRI-NA). Toyota plans to spend $100 million during the next four years on advanced research activity ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2008
Donation Presented at Annual Jiffy Lube International Convention COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 31 -- Jiffy Lube presented Lyn Hughes from the American Heart Association with a $1 million check benefiting the Go Red For Women(TM) movement at the Jiffy Lube International 2008 Convention and Trade Show. More than 1,750 J ... Continue reading
World Premiere of Continental Sensor System in the New Volvo XC60
Mar 31, 2008
An infrared sensor supplies data for automatic brake application at city driving speeds to avoid rear-end collisions. Continental also delivers other safety systems to Volvo Cars. FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, March 31 -- The start of series production of Continental's sensor system for the avoidance of rear-end collisio ... Continue reading
DC Safety Provides Mobile Preparedness Kits in DiMora Motorcar's $2 Million Automobile
Mar 28, 2008
World Leader in Automotive First Aid is Latest Natalia SLS 2 Technology Partner HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., March 28 -- DC Safety, the leader and pioneer in supplying first aid kits and mobile preparedness to the transportation industry, has joined forces with DiMora Motorcar to debut the most complete mobile emergency preparedne ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Operating Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008
Mar 28, 2008
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Earl Scheib, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:ESHB) reported its results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2008 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2008. Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 were $8,242,000, a decrease of 12.5% from the third quarter of fiscal 2007 net sales of $9 ... Continue reading
Wilson Electronics to Exhibit at CTIA WIRELESS 2008, April 1-3 in Las Vegas at Booth #1451 and #5213
Mar 28, 2008
ST. GEORGE, Utah--Wilson Electronics is introducing at CTIA 2008 in Las Vegas the latest in its industry-leading line of cellular signal improvement products: the SignalBoost Mini-Amp Kit. Designed for use in cars, trucks, RVs, and other vehicles, this plug-and-play kit reduces dropped calls, extends signal range, and ... Continue reading
Behind the Scenes at GM: Getting Personal With the New Camaro - VIDEO STORY
Mar 28, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, MI - March 28, 2008: Whether it's the clothes we wear, the food we eat, or the music on our MP3 player, we all have unique individual tastes. And, we all want to put our own personal touch on everything we do. When it comes to big ticket purchases, we want the product to make an even stronger personal sta ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Organization Changes
Mar 28, 2008
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and maintenance items, announced today organizational changes related to the Companyâs priorities designed to transform the business - DIFM Acceleration, DIY Transformation, Availability Excellence and Superior ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Names Zimmerman Advertising its Agency of Record
Mar 28, 2008
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced that it has selected Fort Lauderdale, FL-based Zimmerman Advertising as its agency of record. Pep Boys will partner with Zimmerman, the nationâs 15th largest advertising ... Continue reading
New Version of Car Care Guide Shows How to Save Gas and Drive Green
Mar 28, 2008
BETHESDA, Md., March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New sections on Fuel Economy and Environmental Awareness have been added to the Car Care Guide to show consumers how to get better gas mileage and make their vehicle environmentally friendly. Published by the Car Care Council, the guide is a popular consumer give-away ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2008
TROY, Mich., March 27 -- The newly formed safety technology and product company called Radar Safety Technologies, LLC (RST) is announcing today at the Mid-American Trucking Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky its new safety product FrontAlert(TM) Collision Alert System (CAS). (Logo: http://www. ... Continue reading
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