World Premiere for Johnson Controls' New Concept Car at the International Motor Show 2007 (IAA)
Jul 27, 2007
BURSCHEID, Germany, July 27 -- - New Vision Directly Implemented in Products Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/19526/johnson_controls_gmbh/ At this year's International Motor Show, Johnson Controls , one of the world's leadin ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Posts Record Sales and Record Second Quarter Earnings
Jul 26, 2007
Raises Full Year Guidance By $0.10 Per Diluted Share AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 26 -- BorgWarner Inc. second quarter sales showed strong growth over last year, driven by the demand for fuel-efficient engine and drivetrain technology around the world. The company posted solid earnings growth in the quarter despite the im ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2007
MILWAUKEE, July 26 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. Board of Directors today announced that Stephen A. Roell, executive vice president and vice chairman, has been elected chief executive officer effective October 1, 2007. He was also elected chairman of Johnson Controls' Board of Directors effective January 1, 2008. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2007
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Aston Martin and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that SIRIUS will be available as factory installed equipment with a lifetime subscription on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and DB9 vehicle lines. The new models will become available at U.S. dealerships in August 2007. The luxury automaker also ... Continue reading
Visteon Lights the Way for Redesigned Cadillac CTS
Jul 26, 2007
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 25, 2007 -- Visteon Corporation is supplying the 2008 Cadillac CTS with a highly stylized exterior lighting system that features one of the industry's first applications of LED-powered backup lights, as well as uniquely placed LED light pipes. This distinctive blend of lighting will debu ... Continue reading
Kenwood Confirms Joint Business Development Program with JVC
Jul 26, 2007
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Kenwood and JVC have announced plans to start working together in the car and home electronics business in an effort to pool development resources and save costs. Although the merging of both operations under a holding company is presently under discussion, there is no confirmation as of this date. ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Receives Ruling From Massachusetts Appeals Court
Jul 26, 2007
WESTWOOD, Mass., July 25 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced that the Massachusetts Appeals Court ordered that the judgment in favor of LoJack in its breach of contract suit against Clare, Inc., a subsidiary of IXYS Corp. , be vacated and that a new ... Continue reading
Score One to Benefit from China's Booming Auto Parts Industry
Jul 26, 2007
HONG KONG, July 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Score One Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SREA) announced today that according to a recently published China Auto Parts Industry Report, 2007 (publisher: Research InChina), the revenue of China's auto parts industry amounted to RMB527 billion (or approximately US$68 billion) in ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
Jul 26, 2007
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007: Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2007 Net sales from continuing operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007 increased 16 percent to $225.6 million, as compared to net sales of $194.2 million rep ... Continue reading
It's 5:00. Do You Know How Bad Your Car Smells?
Jul 26, 2007
Automotive Air Freshener Manufacturer Discovers Record Sales During Evening Drive Time DRAPER, Utah, July 25 -- Dinner is not the only thing on commuter's minds during their evening drive. According to a recent consumer behavior data report, car odors apparently are also catching drivers' attention. Utah-based HandStan ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 25 -- The Board of Directors of BorgWarner Inc. today approved $120 million in key investments for the continued growth of the powertrain technology supplier. These investments include a new Technical Center in China, a new production campus for the Drivetrain Group in Mexico and a production ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Install Sirius Satellite Radio in More Than 70% of Its Vehicles
Jul 25, 2007
NEW YORK, July 25 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Chrysler Group expects to install SIRIUS Satellite Radio in more than 70% of its vehicle production for the 2008 model year. This marks an increase from approximately 40% for the previous model year. (Logo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/199 ... Continue reading
Chery and ArvinMeritor Set Up Chassis Systems Joint Venture
Jul 25, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 25, 2007: Chinese auto maker Chery Automobile Ltd said recently it will set up a joint venture at Anhui Wuhu with auto-parts supplier ArvinMeritor Inc. to build chassis systems. This is the third company from the Global 500 that has established cooperative relationships with Chery following Johnson Cont ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2007
JUPITER, Fla.--BioQuest Technologies, Inc., (Pink Sheets:BQTG), a leading developer of innovative, environmentally safe antimicrobial products, today announced an agreement with Tire Kingdom to produce private label retail wheel cleaner and driveway cleaner. Tire Kingdom operates over 600 stores with more than 7,000 em ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2007 Earnings
Jul 25, 2007
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--OâReilly Automotive, Inc. (âOâReillyâ or âthe Companyâ) today announced revenues and earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, representing 55 consecutive quarters of record revenues, earnings and comparable store sales increases for OâReilly since becomin ... Continue reading
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