ZF Meritor Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Eaton
Oct 6, 2006
Takes Stand to Protect Fair Competition TROY, Mich., Oct. 5 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that ZF Meritor LLC, a venture between ArvinMeritor and ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and Meritor Transmission Corporation, an ArvinMeritor company, have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Eaton Corporation in the United States D ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2006
DENVER & MUNICH, Germany--Intermap Technologies Corp. (TSX:IMP.TO) (AIM:IMAP.L) today announced an agreement with Siemens VDO to jointly develop products to support emerging Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications. The development agreement brings together Siemens VDO, a leading provider of innovative auto ... Continue reading
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Johnson Controls New Macedonian Plant
Oct 6, 2006
SKOPJE, Macedonia, October 5 -- Johnson Controls, a leader in automotive interior experience, lays the foundation stone of a new automotive electronics plant in Eastern Europe on 5 October. The ground breaking ceremony takes place in the presence of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, along with John Barth, Chairman and CE ... Continue reading
United Steelworkers Strike Goodyear Master Plants
Oct 5, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 5 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today said that the United Steelworkers declared a strike against the company after the union rejected a comprehensive proposal from Goodyear that would improve its competitive position while maintaining substantial commitment to manufacturing in North America. ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2006
PITTSBURGH--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) announced that it struck Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company beginning at 1:00 p.m. EDT, October 5, 2006. The USW delivered the required 72-hour notice to terminate the contract on Monday. Both sides had been working on a day-to-day extension agreement signed in Jul ... Continue reading
The Top Ten Things You Must Have in Your Car
Oct 5, 2006
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Oct. 5 -- Americans are spending more time than ever in their cars. Between carpooling with the kids, running everyday errands, and spending time in those inevitable traffic jams, we don't just drive our cars - we seem to live in them! With all that time spent behind the wheel, there are certain ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2006
LONDON, October 5 -- The keyless vehicle entry systems market in Europe is becoming commoditised. Currently, remote keyless entry systems are being offered as a standard feature in all cars. In this scenario, automakers and suppliers are depending on passive keyless entry systems to drive growth. Frost & Sullivan (http ... Continue reading
Hella Joins VW Partnership To Create AUTOSAR Software
Oct 5, 2006
PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich., Oct. 5 -- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier one supplier of lighting and electronic equipment for the automotive industry, has partnered with Volkswagen and two other supplier companies to develop a new fully-functional body/comfort electronic control unit (ECU) for future Volkswagen vehicles. During ... Continue reading
Remy Names Philippe James as President and Managing Director of Europe
Oct 5, 2006
ANDERSON, Indiana, October 4 -- Remy International, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe James as the President and Managing Director of Europe. Previously, James served as the VP and General Manager at Honeywell Automotive and Cables Pirelli S.A. respectively. Additionally, he has over 20 years of e ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Special Attrition Program for UAW Associates
Oct 5, 2006
DETROIT, Oct. 4 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that it will offer a special attrition program to all UAW associates at AAM's master agreement facilities in the fourth quarter of 2006. "The unprecedented, yet necessary, structural transformation ... Continue reading
Rhino to Feature RTV's at W.E. ROCK World Rock Crawling Competition
Oct 5, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a business development company that consolidates and operates outdoor activity based companies is pleased to announce Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary and the manufacturer of the Rhino RTV® will be competing at the Rock Cr ... Continue reading
Showtime For G&R Racing at the Off Road Expo -America's Largest Off Road Show Series
Oct 5, 2006
For Immediate Release Showtime For G&R Racing at the Off Road Expo - America's Largest Off Road Show Series! Mesa, Arizona (October 3, 2006) - G&R Racing has been invited to display the winning trophy truck from the 2006 SCORE San Felipe 250 and the Best In The Desert Terrible's Town 250 at this weekend's largest off r ... Continue reading
AAA Announces Free Car Care Maintenance Inspections During October Car Care Month
Oct 4, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--During AAA Car Care Month in October, participating AAA Clubs of Minnesota and Iowa Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities are offering AAA members free car care maintenance inspections to help identify potential car problems. Certified technicians will inspect vehicle belts, hoses, tires, lights, flu ... Continue reading
Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather with Tips from CarMax
Oct 4, 2006
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 4 -- As winter approaches, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, offers advice on how to make sure your car is ready for cold weather. "Harsh winter weather can create real challenges for your vehicle," said Todd Gartner, CarMax ASE Master Technician. "That is why it is so impor ... Continue reading
Working Wiper Blades Increase Visibility, Decrease Accidents
Oct 4, 2006
ROANOKE, Va.--Properly functioning windshield wiper blades could prevent some of the estimated one million accidents that occur annually in the reduced visibility driving conditions that accompany rain, snow and fog. âTwenty percent of all vehicle accidents result from impaired vision caused by a dirty or damp win ... Continue reading
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