Volvo XC70 Surf Rescue On Patrol at the 2007 SEMA Show - VIDEO STORY
Nov 7, 2007
LAS VEGAS - November 6, 2007: Volvo unveiled its new XC70 SR at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA), last week in Las Vegas. The car, Volvo indicates, was designed to emulate lifeguard vehicles seen at many California beaches. The four-door SUV features a 5-inch-lift suspension for improved ground ... Continue reading
PPG Named Finalist, Given Honorable Mention in 2008 PACE Award Program
Nov 7, 2007
TROY, Mich., Nov. 6 -- PPG Industries , the world's leading manufacturer of transportation coatings, was named a finalist and received honorable mention in the 2008 Automotive News PACE Award program. The PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award recognizes innovation, technological advancem ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Supplying Drivetrain Components, Modules for All-New 2008 Jeep Liberty
Nov 7, 2007
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 6 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has begun supplying Spicer(R) drivetrain products - including front and rear propshafts and front suspension modules - to Chrysler LLC for the all-new 2008 Jeep(R) Liberty. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "Dana has been supplyin ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Receives Environment Award 2007
Nov 6, 2007
BURSCHEID, Germany, November 6 -- - AVK (German Federation of Reinforced Plastics) Confers 3rd Place on New Natural Fiber Product Dual FaserTec Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, has taken 3rd place in the AVK Innovation Award 2007. The comp ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2007
ST. PAUL, Minn.--3M announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Bondo Corp., a manufacturer of auto body repair products for the automotive aftermarket and various other professional and consumer applications. Bondoâs established brand complements 3Mâs well-known line ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Third Quarter Profit on Record Sales
Nov 6, 2007
Third Quarter Highlights - Net income for the quarter improved $55 million from the prior year to $30 million or 48 cents per share - Net sales increased 11 percent to a new third quarter record - Sales from International Operations increased 22 percent, achieving a new third quarter record - Operating profit for North ... Continue reading
What is Next in the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Market?
Nov 6, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73740) has announced the addition of âTire Pressure Monitoring System Marketâ to their offering. TPMS market is at a crossroads today. Several questions are raised at technical and market levels. A few challenges are happening i ... Continue reading
Magna Announces Third Quarter and Year to Date Results
Nov 6, 2007
AURORA, Ontario, November 6 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 Sales US$ 6,077 US$ 5,424 US$ 19,231 US$ 17,812 Operating i ... Continue reading
E3 Spark Plugs Announces Donation to The Nature Conservancy
Nov 6, 2007
PONTE VEDRA, Fla.--Carbon emissions are contributing to global warming; seriously effecting what could be irreversible climate change. E3 Spark Plugs, has taken the lead to reduce carbon emissions from internal combustion engines by developing a low emissions spark plug. E3âs revolutionary âgreenâ spark ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2007
VICTORVILLE, Calif., Nov. 5 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that the Stanford Racing Team's clean diesel Passat wagon TDI, "Junior," has scored a second place victory at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Urban Challenge. "Junior" was one of only six vehicles to complete this challenging ... Continue reading
Toyota Considers Heavy-Duty Pickup
Nov 5, 2007
Washington DC November 5, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show last week, Toyota Motor Corp. quietly parked in its display of wild tuner cars the Tundra Diesel Dually, a concept truck that could be a template for Toyota's entry into heavy-duty pickups. According to ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies Introduces America's First Green Motor Oil
Nov 5, 2007
MENLO PARK, Calif.--A new day has dawned for Americans who want to save the Earth by going green, but donât want to pay a premium or sacrifice performance in the process. Today, Green Earth Technologies (Pink Sheets:GETG) introduced G-OIL, a revolutionary, totally green biodegradable motor oil guaranteed to protec ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2007
http://semadigital.com/ UESDAY, OCTOBER 30 â FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2007 LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (PLEASE NOTE: THE SEMA SHOW IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC). It draws the industryâs brightest minds ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2007
Annual Gran Turismo Awards Ceremony Honors Automotive Excellence and Immortalizes SEMA's Hottest Car into the World's Best Selling Racing Game Franchise LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA), publisher of the Gran Turismo(TM) series, the world's best selling racing game franchise with ove ... Continue reading
Scion Partners With RIDEMAKERZ to Build Customizable xBs for Kids of All Ages
Nov 1, 2007
LAS VEGAS, Nov 1 -- Scion announced yesterday its partnership with RIDEMAKERZ, an innovative new toy car customization retailer inspired by Build-A-Bear Workshop(R). The Scion RIDE, based on the new xB urban utility vehicle and the latest model in the RIDEMAKERZ lineup, was unveiled at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Mark ... Continue reading
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