Jun 5, 2007
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., June 4 -- While Toyota and Honda still have a commanding lead in good working relations with their suppliers and are by far the preferred U.S. automakers with whom suppliers want to do business, efforts by General Motors to improve relations with its suppliers have had a significant, positive impact ... Continue reading
New Line of Men's Casual Footwear Inspired by New Michelin Primacy MXV4 Tire
Jun 5, 2007
New Line of Men's Casual Footwear Inspired by New Michelin(R) Primacy(TM) MXV4(R) Tire GREENVILLE, S.C., June 4 -- On the heels of successful North American launches of its line of industrial work boots, Babolat pro tennis shoes with Michelin technology and frameless all-weather wiper blades, Michelin announced today t ... Continue reading
O' Reilly Automotive Recommends Easy Tips to Save Fuel
Jun 2, 2007
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--OâReilly Auto Parts understands car care maintenance. Since fuel prices reached all-time highs this spring, we want to pass along some quick tips to attain the best mileage possible from your vehicle. Maintaining a consistent level of fuel economy happens in a variety of methods. While products t ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Completes Acquisition of Bandag
Jun 1, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. & MUSCATINE, Iowa--Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH) has completed its $1.05 billion cash merger with Bandag, Incorporated (Bandag). The two companies entered into a merger agreement on Dec. 5, 2006, in which Bridgestone Americas committed to acquire the outstanding shares of each class of Band ... Continue reading
Garmin Adds High Sensitivity GPS Receiver to eTrex(R) Series
Jun 1, 2007
New myGarmin Feature Makes it Easier Than Ever to Download Geocaches OLATHE, Kan., May 31 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced it has refreshed its eTrex series by adding a high sensitivity GPS receiver to this popular line of outdoor handheld devices. The new models include the eTrex V ... Continue reading
Global Environmental Concerns Increase Focus on Advanced Engine Technologies
Jun 1, 2007
Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on the Global Powertrain Market - Analysis of Engine Fuel Types Advanced Engine Technologies and Specifications on Thursday 7 June 2007 LONDON, May 31 -- Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call on Thursday 7 June 2007 at 15.00 BST to provide industry participants ... Continue reading
Harman Kardon Launches Portable Navigation Device with 4-inch Widescreen Touchscreen Display
Jun 1, 2007
WOODBURY, N.Y.--Harman Kardon today announced the introduction of its Guide + Play GPS-300, a portable GPS navigation device with integrated MP3/WMA playback capability. The unit utilizes a sleek, 4" widescreen interface giving users access to a robust navigation system and digital music player with a simple touch of t ... Continue reading
Autopromotec Show - Bologna: Important International Agreements Signed
May 31, 2007
3 US AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TRADE GROUPS AGREE TO WORK WITH KEY ITALIAN ASSOCIATION by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor One of the major accomplishments of the American delegation and automotive service industry representatives attending Autopromotec in Bologna, Italy, was the signing of âmemorandums o ... Continue reading
May 31, 2007
BEIJING & FORT MYERS, Fla.--AutoMart-China â the largest independent auto aftermarket company in Beijing and a 95%-owned subsidiary of Deep Field Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: DPFD) â announced that it has continued to build its government-related business in China by winning the right to service cars belonging ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Thermal Systems Expands in China
May 31, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 30 -- Propelled by growing demand in the rapidly expanding Chinese automotive market, BorgWarner Thermal Systems broke ground for a new production facility at its campus in Ningbo, China. The new 194,000-square-foot (18,000-square-meter) operation will replace a smaller facility nearby. Beginni ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Licenses Technologies for Emission Control to CCA
May 31, 2007
STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB:CDTI, AIM:CDT/CDTS & XETRA:CDI), an innovation leader for clean energy and environmental technologies to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today that it has signed a non-exclusive license agreement with privately held, Monroe, CT-based Combustion Components ... Continue reading
May 30, 2007
AUTOPROMOTEC SHOW IN BOLOGNA SHOWS WORLD NEW SERVICE TOOLS by Marty Bernstein Marketing & Advertising Editor The growth of international brand vehicles selling in the United States is well known â itâs become a global business. To this one can now add the importance of the automotive service, repair and maint ... Continue reading
Hella Receives OEM Awards In Asia-Pacific, USA
May 30, 2007
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 29 -- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a global tier-one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic equipment, has won three awards from two automotive manufacturers and one tractor manufacturer. Hella Australia, based in Mentone, won the "Toyota Australia Excellence Award for Engineering" for its techn ... Continue reading
Legendary car-customizer Chip Foose advisor and spokesperson for new retailing concept
May 29, 2007
Check out coverage of RIDEMAKERZ appearing in today's New York Tiimes Business section. For _____ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Jeff Bachmann at 314/995-3939, ext. 102 RIDEMAKERZT REVS ONTO RETAIL SCENE Car-Making Shop Leverages Strategic Partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop to Drive for Succes ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Organizational Changes
May 25, 2007
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, today announced that Elwyn G. Murray, III, has assumed additional responsibilities and will now serve as Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Technology, effect ... Continue reading
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