Research and Markets: Sales for Yokohama Rubber Increased by 4.5%
May 30, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 30, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37697) has announced the addition of The Yokohama Rubber Company Limited 2006 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. The Yokohama Rubber Company Limited (Yokohama), headquartered at Minato-ku in Tokyo in Japan, is one ... Continue reading
DriveSync(TM) Now Available for Online Purchase via Target.com
May 30, 2006
Affiliation with Target One of Many Recent Achievements for DriveSync(TM) WATERLOO, ON, May 30 -- Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in telematics solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of DriveSync(TM), its GPS vehicle tracking system, on Target.com. The addition to Target's web-store all ... Continue reading
Magazine Reports that Investor to buy Collins & Aikman
May 30, 2006
NEW YORK, May 29, 2006; Reuters reported that Collins & Aikman Corp. is likely to name Third Avenue Management LLC. as the successful bidder to buy and recapitalize the bankrupt auto interiors supplier, according to Automotive News. A deal of this kind would help the auto interiors supplier emerge from Chapter 11 bankr ... Continue reading
Visteon Begins Production in Slovakia, Strengthens Manufacturing Footprint in Eastern Europe
May 29, 2006
NITRA, Slovak Republic, May 29 -- Visteon Corporation has begun producing automotive components at its new manufacturing plant in the Slovak Republic. The company's investment in the Nitra plant was announced in October 2004. The facility manufactures interior and climate control products and gives Visteon a manufactur ... Continue reading
Edouard Michelin dies in boating accident
May 28, 2006
PARIS May 26, 2006; John Leicester writinf for the AP reported that Edouard Michelin, the co-managing partner of the French tire company that bears his family name, was killed Friday in a boating accident, officials said. He was 42. Michelin, who had headed the tire group since 1999, was killed near Sein island off wes ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Reports First Quarter 2006 Profits Up
May 27, 2006
HOPE, Ark., May 26 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced a net profit increase of 49.4% for the first quarter ended April 2, 2006 of $239,000, or $0.07 per share, compared to $160,000, or $0.04 per share for the same period in 2005. Net sales increased 5.6% ... Continue reading
New Jersey's Motoring Consumers and Independent Auto Repair Industry Thank U.S. Rep. Mike Ferguson
May 26, 2006
NJ Congressman Votes in Favor of Pro-Consumer Right to Repair Act, Says CARE ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- "New Jersey's motoring consumers and the New Jersey automotive aftermarket thank U.S. Representative Mike Ferguson (R-Warren) for voting for The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, HR 2048, in his Subcommittee ... Continue reading
Bosch Confident of Continuing Winning Tradition at Indy 500
May 26, 2006
Vehicles Equipped with Bosch Spark Plugs Have Won 25 Indy 500 Races, Including Inaugural Race In 1911 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 26 -- All 33 Honda powered cars that take the green flag at the 90th Indianapolis 500 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day will be equipped with Bosch spark plugs. Bosch, ... Continue reading
May 26, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 26, 2006--With the retail price of a gallon of gas hovering near the three dollar mark across most of the United States, motorists looking to stretch fuel dollars by boosting their vehicles' fuel efficiency may be left feeling an added pinch in the pocketbook if they decide to experiment with gasolin ... Continue reading
OnStar by GM Recognized for Innovation at 2006 Telematics Update Awards - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
May 26, 2006
DETROIT - May 26, 2006: OnStar by GM, the leading in-vehicle safety, security, and communications service, was recognized with two awards at the 2006 Telematics Update Awards. This yearâs honors mark OnStarâs 10 th award since the inception of the event. The Telematics Update Awards, which are held each year ... Continue reading
House Subcommittee Approves Right to Repair Act
May 26, 2006
BETHESDA, MD - May 25, 2006: The independent automotive aftermarket today scored a major victory in its battle for passage of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048) when the Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee voted in favor of the legislation in an open mark-up session on Capitol Hi ... Continue reading
Memorial Day Alert: 10 Tips for saving gas this Memorial Day and all Summer Long
May 26, 2006
Thought I would pass this along-- great tips below for saving fuel over this holiday weekend. Let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to speak to one of our automotive anaylsts. Thanks! Joe Joe Foster RBI Communications / Autobytel 323.960.1360 X13 joe@rbicom.com MEMORIAL DAY MEDIA ALERT 10 Tips for ... Continue reading
Despite Car Companies' Attempts to Kill 'The Right to Repair Act' in a Subcommittee Vote
May 26, 2006
CARE Says 'We've Just Begun to Fight' ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 25 -- "Despite the attempts by the car companies and their car dealerships to kill 'The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, HR 2048,' motoring consumers and the independent auto repair industry won the first round in a 14 to 13 vote in the Subcommittee o ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Named Finalist for 2006 American Business Awards
May 26, 2006
DES PLAINES, Ill., May 25 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced that it has been named finalist in the category of Best Overall Business for the 2006 American Business Awards. Known as the "Stevies" (TM), the prestigious awards recognize outstanding performance in ... Continue reading
May 25, 2006
Dan Wheldon and Andretti Green Racing to be honored for 2005 victory AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25 -- Last May, Dan Wheldon earned a place in auto racing history and on the base of the world- famous BorgWarner Indianapolis 500 Trophy as the winner of the 2005 Indianapolis 500. On Saturday, Wheldon will receive his own "B ... Continue reading
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