Michelin's Newest Innovation Marvel: Tires That Regenerate Themselves
Aug 24, 2007
The Michelin(R) XDA(R)5 tire delivers 30 percent more tread life DALLAS, Aug. 23 -- Imagine a tire with a tread that regenerates itself as it wears. It's not science fiction or a scene from the "Transformers" movie, it's reality at Michelin. Today at the Great American Truck Show (GATS) in Dallas, Michelin is unveiling ... Continue reading
CSK ProShop and NASCAR Launch Co-Branded Program for Auto Repair Shops
Aug 24, 2007
PHOENIX--CSK ProShop, the wholesale side of CSK Auto, Inc., the largest specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the Western United States based on store count, announced today an agreement with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) to offer the CSK ProShop NASCAR Performance Netw ... Continue reading
Magna Powertrain Establishes Its First R&D Center in China
Aug 23, 2007
CHANGZHOU, China, Aug. 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Magna Powertrain, a group of Magna International Inc., a global top five tier-one supplier in the auto industry, announced on August 16 that Magna Powertrain (Changzhou) Co. Ltd., had been established and put into production in the Changzhou National Hi-Tech District in ... Continue reading
Amerityre Introduces Amerifill for Tire Fill Market
Aug 23, 2007
Lightweight polyurethane material offers significant cost, performance and environmental benefits BOULDER CITY, Nev., Aug. 23 -- Amerityre Corporation , a leading developer of polyurethane technologies, today announced that it has developed a product line of high-quality polyurethane foam and elastomer chemicals and de ... Continue reading
Wheel-Mounted TiroGage Saves Fuel, Money and Offers Added Safety on America's Roads
Aug 23, 2007
FOLSOM, Calif.--Resource Manufacturing Inc. (RMI) today has teamed with WIKA Instrument Corp., the worldâs largest gauge manufacturer, to launch TiroGageTM, a unique tire gauge that saves truckers and motorists fuel, time and money while providing safety on Americaâs roadways. The easy-to-use device locks ont ... Continue reading
Aug 22, 2007
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. and OXFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 22 -- Enerize Corporation, an emerging alternative energy company, and FiFe Batteries Limited, a developer of second-generation lithium-ion battery technology, have announced a partnership to develop safe, low-cost, high-energy Li-ion rechargeable batteries for various ... Continue reading
MotivNation Receives First Order on Custom Executive Lincoln Navigator
Aug 22, 2007
IRVINE, Calif.--MotivNation (OTCBB:MOVT), an Orange County, California-based provider and manufacturer of "tools and toys for the automotive enthusiast," today announced the first order from its line of custom executive conversion of the Lincoln Navigator. George R. Lefevre, MotivNation CEO, commented, "We're excited t ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Recovery Demonstrates Effectiveness of the LoJack European Network
Aug 22, 2007
LoJack System Delivers Powerful Cross Border Theft Solution in Italy/France Recovery WESTWOOD, Mass., Aug. 22 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading global provider of recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System led Italian police to recover a Lamborghini that was purchase ... Continue reading
SPAL USA's "Rocket Ranger" Pickup Sets New Land Speed Record
Aug 22, 2007
ANKENY, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- SPAL USA's "Rocket Ranger," driven by Hypermax Engineering's Max Lagod, has set a new land speed record and claimed the title of World's Fastest Diesel Pickup Truck during the Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week, Aug. 11-17. The "Rocket Ranger" achieved an average speed of 215.091 miles-per-hour - ... Continue reading
Banyan Enterprises Acquires Specialty Auto Accessories Direct Retailer AJ Prindle
Aug 22, 2007
First Step in Banyan's Niche Growth Strategy BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 21 -- Banyan Enterprises, a newly formed private investment company specializing in the direct-to-consumer industry, today announced it has acquired a majority interest in AJ Prindle & Co., a catalog and online retailer of distinctive automotive accessori ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions to Power Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid
Aug 21, 2007
Fleet demonstrates promise of environmentally-friendly technology MILWAUKEE, Aug. 21 -- A fleet of advanced, Dodge Sprinter plug-in hybrid delivery vans will be operating within the United States, powered by Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries developed by Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions (JCS). The test fleet ... Continue reading
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. Presents Results for the Second Quarter of 2007
Aug 21, 2007
Record Quarterly Revenues Growing 17% Over Last Year AZOUR, Israel, August 20 -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. , today announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. Highlights - Revenues of $29.2 million, a 17% increase over the second quarter of 2006 - Subscribers reached ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend and Announces Officer Changes
Aug 21, 2007
ATLANTA--The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of thirty-six and one half cents ($.365) per share on the Companyâs common stock. The dividend is payable October 1, 2007 to shareholders of record September 7, 2007. Genuine Parts Company also announced two new cor ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube Helps Drivers Save Money on Gas
Aug 21, 2007
Fast-lube leader offers Fuel Efficiency Review HOUSTON, Aug. 20 -- Long road-trips and heavy summer traffic can quickly drain your gas tank -- and your wallet. As drivers continue to hit the road this summer, Jiffy Lube is offering a Fuel Efficiency Review as part of the Jiffy Lube Signature Service(R) Oil Change to he ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Names Yost Executive Vice President
Aug 20, 2007
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 20 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that James A. Yost has been promoted to the new position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Yost previously served the Company as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Yost is responsible for the globa ... Continue reading
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