May 10, 2006
HOUSTON, May 10 -- Women who turn to men for car-care advice may not be getting good counsel as often as they think. A national survey sponsored by Jiffy Lube International found that while 69 percent of men and 64 percent of women think men know more than women on the subject, their responses to basic car-care questio ... Continue reading
American Honda Sells One Millionth Vehicle With Factory-Installed XM Satellite Radio
May 10, 2006
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- XM Satellite Radio, America's number-one satellite radio company with more than 6.5 million subscribers, today announced that American Honda Motor Co. recently sold its one-millionth vehicle with a factory-installed XM Satellite Radio, extending XM's leadership position in the new automobile marke ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Reports 2006 First Quarter Results
May 10, 2006
First Quarter 2006 Highlights: -- Total net sales for the period increased to US$ 21.0 million, reflecting a 50% year-over-year growth; -- Net sales from steering components for passenger and light-duty vehicles increased to US$ 15.1 million, reflecting a 52% year-over-year growth; -- Net sales from steering components ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2006 Results
May 10, 2006
ANDERSON, Ind., May 10 -- Remy International, Inc. ("Remy International" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems and Remy brand starters and alternators, diesel engines, locomotive products and hybrid power technology, today reported its financial ... Continue reading
May 10, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas--May 10, 2006--The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium (the "Consortium") announced today that Austin Energy, a public utilities company in Austin, Texas ("Austin Energy"), and the Plug-In Partners, a national grassroots campaign working to build public support for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, have ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New Line of Compounded Polyolefins for Automotive Industry
May 10, 2006
HOUSTON--May 10, 2006--ExxonMobil Chemical today introduced a line of compounded polypropylene for the automotive industry. ExxonMobil Performance Polyolefins are available from ExxonMobil Chemical facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. "ExxonMobil Chemical has the technology and manufacturing capability to supp ... Continue reading
Remy International Names Two Executive Officers: Kerry Shiba and David Muir
May 10, 2006
ANDERSON, Ind., May 9 -- Remy International, Inc. announces the appointment of Kerry A. Shiba as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and David R. Muir as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer ("CPO"). Mr. Shiba has approximately 30 years of experience in complex manufacturing environ ... Continue reading
Hella Wins Automotive Engineering International Tech Award
May 10, 2006
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 9 -- A new infrared night-vision system developed by Hella has received a 2006 Tech Award from the editors of Automotive Engineering International (AEI). Hella's ADILIS(R) (Advanced Infrared Lighting System) is designed to improve traffic safety after dark and is capable of detecting objects up to ... Continue reading
May 8, 2006
DETROIT and ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 8 -- Harris Interactive(R), a worldwide full-service market research and consulting firm, and News/Talk WJR 760AM today announce the third annual automotive conference dubbed "Roll Out at the Ritz." The event takes place Thursday, May 18, 2006 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Grand Ba ... Continue reading
Goodyear Honors 347 Associates for Inventions, Patents
May 8, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, May 8 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has recognized nearly 350 of its technical associates for their inventions and innovations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Among those honored are inventors responsible for standout new products including DuraSeal technology, a revolu ... Continue reading
Tele Atlas and Inrix Expand Partnership to Speed Delivery of Next-Generation Traffic Services
May 8, 2006
Companies to Collaborate on Traffic Data Aggregation, Traffic Operations Management for Delivery of Enhanced Tele Atlas Solutions PHILADELPHIA, May 8 -- Tele Atlas and Inrix, Inc. announced today at ITS America that the companies are significantly extending their collaboration to deliver next-generation traffic service ... Continue reading
ACDelco Congratulates Its Technician Of The Millennium IV Regional Semi-Finalists
May 7, 2006
GRAND BLANC, MICH. â From almost 10,000 eligible participating accounts in the U.S. and Canada, only 40 technicians remain. These 40 automotive service professionals â whose Independent Service Centers (ISCs) participate in ACDelcoâs Total Service Support (TSS) program â will compete against the clo ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Ten Finalists in Nationwide Contest to Name its Newest Blimp
May 7, 2006
More than 21,000 names were considered ... Nationwide vote now underway AKRON, Ohio, May 7 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced its selection of ten finalists in the "Name The Blimp" contest. Last month, the tire manufacturer asked America to suggest a name for its newest airship, and more than 21,000 ... Continue reading
May 6, 2006
NowAuto will release quarterly earnings on May 10th from the NABD Conference SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 5 -- NowAuto Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NAUG) today announces that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom GPS will be exhibiting at Booths #606-608. Navicom will be demonstrating the company's state-of-the-art digital network and GP ... Continue reading
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