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Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces First Quarter 2007 Results

Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces First Quarter 2007 Results

NOVI, Mich., May 14 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., today announced its first quarter 2007 financial results. Its primary businesses include Body and Chassis Systems, consisting of sealing, noise, vibration, and harshness control parts, and Fluid Handling Systems ... Continue reading

Pack your bags for a summer road trip... don't forget the scratch remover!

Pack your bags for a summer road trip... don't forget the scratch remover!

Miami, FL, May 09, 2007 – You’ve planned this road trip for months and have prepared your vehicle for the journey by replacing your wiper blades, inspecting belts and hoses on your air conditioning, checking the battery, brake pads and linings and changing your oil. Undoubtedly, no matter how prepared you mig ... Continue reading

Rhino Off-Road RTV® "Sets Sale" for Production Facility in China

Rhino Off-Road RTV® "Sets Sale" for Production Facility in China

HENDERSON, N.V.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), which operates outdoor activity based businesses, including wholly owned subsidiary Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., announced today that the company has shipped a fully outfitted Rhino Off-Road RTV-XT2 vehicle to its production partners in China. Shipme ... Continue reading

ICOP Digital Reports 2007 First Quarter Results

ICOP Digital Reports 2007 First Quarter Results

Company Generates Strong Positive Cash Flow; Increases Revenues 183% Remaining Inventory of ICOP Model 20/20(R) Units Depleted; Backorders Now Being Processed for ICOP Model 20/20-W(TM) Management to Host Teleconference and Webcast This Afternoon Beginning at 4:15 PM ET LENEXA, Kan., May 10 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an i ... Continue reading

SmarTire Announces Changes to Board of Directors

SmarTire Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Moves Reflect Long-Term Corporate Strategy RICHMOND, British Columbia, May 10 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) today announced several changes to its board of directors and leadership structure, and CEO David Warkentin commented on the company's long-term corporate strategy. Former Chairman of the Board ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2007 Results

U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2007 Results

CARSON, Calif., May 10 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , a leading online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 were $43.7 million, an increase of 143% from $18.0 million ... Continue reading

Bosch Sales Increase 5 Percent In North America

Bosch Sales Increase 5 Percent In North America

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 10 -- In 2006, the Bosch Group increased its North American sales by 5 percent, reaching $8.8 billion. All three of the company's business sectors -- Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, and Consumer Goods and Building Technology -- contributed to the result. Increased sales howeve ... Continue reading

Harman International Industries Names Paliwal as CEO, President and Vice Chairman

Harman International Industries Names Paliwal as CEO, President and Vice Chairman

WASHINGTON--Harman International Industries , a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of audio products and automotive electronics systems, announced today that Dinesh Paliwal has been named president, chief executive officer (CEO) and vice chairman, effective July 1, 2007. He will join the Harman board ... Continue reading

Goodyear Plans Ultra-High Performance Tire for All Seasons

Goodyear Plans Ultra-High Performance Tire for All Seasons

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 9 -- Carbon Fiber Technology used by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is shifting into high gear with the company's new, ultra-high performance Eagle F1 All Season tire. Shipments of the new tire to retail outlets are scheduled to begin this summer, with consumer availability in July. (Logo: ... Continue reading

R. L. Polk & Co. Announces 2007 Inventory Efficiency Award Winners

R. L. Polk & Co. Announces 2007 Inventory Efficiency Award Winners

Dayco Products and NAPA Auto Parts Take the Honors CHICAGO, May 8 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive aftermarket's source of automotive information, presented Dayco Products LLC and NAPA Auto Parts with the 2007 Polk Inventory Efficiency Awards today. The awards were presented during the 2007 Global Automotive Afterma ... Continue reading

Bosch Reaches Brake Control Systems Milestone

Bosch Reaches Brake Control Systems Milestone

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 8 -- Bosch has produced and shipped the company's 150 millionth brake control system, a milestone for a technology that began with antilock braking system (ABS) approximately 30 years ago, followed by other Bosch system innovations such as traction control system (TCS) and electronic stabil ... Continue reading

PPG and Saflex Bond Together on Glazing System for New GM Vans

PPG and Saflex Bond Together on Glazing System for New GM Vans

Enhanced Technology Glass adopted by General Motors on 2008 full-size vans DETROIT, May 7 -- Vehicle glazing has evolved from its original task of keeping bugs out of our teeth to the multi-functionality of Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG). ETG, innovative glazing solution, is manufactured through a collaboration betwee ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces Leadership Change

Advance Auto Parts Announces Leadership Change

ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, today announced that Michael N. Coppola, Chairman, President and CEO has resigned, effective immediately, to pursue other business opportunities. The Company is commencing a nationa ... Continue reading

Chevron's Lubricant University Named Society of Tribology and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Educational Partner

Chevron's Lubricant University Named Society of Tribology and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Educational Partner

SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron’s Lubricants University has been approved as an STLE Educational Partner by The Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers (STLE), an international technical society dedicated to advancing the science of tribology and best practices in lubrication engineering. STLE promotes technica ... Continue reading

Protect Your Family From Breathing Dirty Air Inside the Car

Protect Your Family From Breathing Dirty Air Inside the Car

BROADVIEW, Ill., May 7 -- Did you know that children are more sensitive to the effects of air pollution than adults? And, did you know the air quality inside a car when you are driving them to school or soccer practice with the windows rolled up is worse than the air outside, especially in heavy traffic? "To ensure tha ... Continue reading

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