Apr 20, 2007
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 20 -- In an era when fuel economy and vehicle safety are priorities, EnTire Solutions, LLC -- a joint venture between TRW Automotive and Michelin that develops, markets and sells direct, driver-oriented tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) -- is reminding consumers that they can save g ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Supplies Many Interior Products for New Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Apr 20, 2007
Technology Drives Quality BURSCHEID, Germany, April 19 -- Quality was the focus of particular attention when the Mercedes-Benz C-Class went into series production. The same principle was applied by Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries. Intensiv ... Continue reading
Celebrate Earth Day With a Tune-Up - Oh Yeah Baby!
Apr 20, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., April 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by treating your car to a tune-up and get better mileage in return. According to the Car Care Council, even today's modern vehicles need a periodic tune-up. The council recommends a 21st Century tune-up for modern vehicles during which t ... Continue reading
Champion Parts, Inc. Reports Year-End and Fourth Quarter Results
Apr 19, 2007
HOPE, Ark., Apr. 19 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced net sales of $3,127,000 for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006, compared to $4,523,000 in the comparable period of 2005. The company reported a net loss of $269,000, or $0.08 per share in the qua ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Record First Quarter Results
Apr 19, 2007
ATLANTA--Genuine Parts Company reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.65 billion were up 4% compared to the first quarter of 2006. Net income for the quarter was $121.6 mi ... Continue reading
Sensata Technologies Demonstrates New Seat Sensors for Occupant Detection
Apr 18, 2007
Sensors make new seat belt alert systems more reliable and 'consumer friendly' Hold potential for use with air bag classification systems DETROIT, April 18 -- SAE 2007 World Congress -- Sensata Technologies today demonstrated several occupant sensing approaches that can help engineers design seat belt alert systems tha ... Continue reading
Tirerack Launches Money-Saving Wheel Shopping Tool
Apr 18, 2007
SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 18 -- The guesswork of deciding which aftermarket wheels will look best on your car, truck or SUV has been eliminated. Visitors to www.tirerack.com can now compare printed images of their favorite vehicles fitted with different wheels, before spending hundreds, even thousands, on a purchase. The ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith Announces First Quarter 2007 Earnings
Apr 18, 2007
MILWAUKEE, April 18 -- A. O. Smith Corporation today announced first quarter earnings of $19.5 million or $.63 per share on record sales of $577.2 million. Net earnings for the quarter ended March 31 increased $4.0 million or $.13 per share compared with $15.5 million or $.50 per share in the first quarter of 2006. Fir ... Continue reading
Checking Tire Pressure Can Save Lives and Money at the Pump
Apr 18, 2007
Pep Boys Helps Motorists Become Safer Drivers with Free Air Pressure Checks During National Tire Safety Week PHILADELPHIA, April 18 -- Recognizing that underinflated tires are responsible for automobile crashes that result in 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries each year, The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's ... Continue reading
Kumho Tires Named Official Tire of Mazda MX-5 Cup Through 2008
Apr 18, 2007
For Immediate Release Kumho Tires Named Official Tire of Mazda MX-5 Cup Through 2008 TOPEKA, Kan. (April 17, 2007) - SCCA Pro Racing Ltd. and Kumho Tires announced today a multi-year agreement that makes Kumho the Official Tire of the SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup through the 2008 season. Beginn ... Continue reading
Alcoa Wheel Products Wins 2007 Automotive News PACE Award
Apr 18, 2007
CLEVELAND--Alcoa Wheel Products was named a 2007 Automotive News PACE Award winner at recent ceremonies in Detroit. The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance. Alcoa Wheel Products was recognized for its Dura-Bright® Wheels with X ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Launches Two New Batteries
Apr 18, 2007
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, has launched two new products from its Transportation Division. Designed with original equipment quality, the Exide RoadForce® AGM-200 and the Exide MegaCycle⢠AGM-200 are lead-acid batteries for heavy-du ... Continue reading
Behr Introduces No-Idle Air-Conditioners for Heavy-Duty Trucks
Apr 17, 2007
TROY, Mich., April 17 -- Behr America, one of the world's leading automotive air-conditioning and cooling systems suppliers, is working with a major U.S. truck manufacturer to launch its No-Idle Air-Conditioning (NIA/C) System in North America in 2007. Behr's NIA/C System provides air conditioning to heavy-duty truck c ... Continue reading
Toyota Advances Partnership With Automotive Specialty-Equipment Market
Apr 17, 2007
Automaker Named Vehicle Manufacturer of the 2007 SEMA Show DIAMOND BAR, Calif., April 17 -- As a long-time partner in the automotive specialty-equipment industry, Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. is deepening its support for the market by participating as the Vehicle Manufacturer of the 2007 SEMA Show. This will mark the first ... Continue reading
Twelve Suppliers Win Prestigious 2007 Automotive News PACE Award
Apr 17, 2007
DETROIT, April 17 -- Twelve automotive suppliers won 2007 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Mich. Automotive manufacturers were also honored during the program with three Automotive News PACE Innovative OEM Collaborator Awards ... Continue reading
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