LA Auto Club Warns Consumers to Beware of Gas Additives Claiming to Increase Mileage
Apr 27, 2006
LOS ANGELES--April 27, 2006--With gas prices at record high levels statewide, drivers may be tempted to buy gasoline additives that claim to improve vehicle mileage. The Automobile Club of Southern California is advising consumers that available gas additives are unlikely to save them money on gas. "The Auto Club has t ... Continue reading
Corning Introduces Next-Generation Cordierite Filter for Light-Duty Diesel Vehicles
Apr 27, 2006
CORNING, N.Y.--April 27, 2006--Corning Incorporated announced today that it will begin supplying a new, advanced cordierite diesel particulate filter to light-duty diesel vehicle manufacturers. Compared to traditional cordierite, Corning's monolithic DuraTrap(R) AC filters offer low pressure drop to help reduce fuel co ... Continue reading
Noble International Posts First Quarter 2006 EPS of $0.22
Apr 27, 2006
WARREN, Mich., April 26 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") posted earnings of $3.1 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. These results are in line with management's guidance provided at the end of 2005. Noble's results for the quarter include the costs of ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Reports Record First Quarter Revenue
Apr 26, 2006
CHICAGO, April 26 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today reported record first quarter revenue for the quarter ended April 2, 2006. Revenue in the quarter rose 17% over the first quarter of 2005 to $122.3 million. Operating income ... Continue reading
XPEL Products Protect Grand Prix Masters Series Race Cars
Apr 26, 2006
- Team Drivers Include Mansell, Prost, Fittipaldi, and Cheever - SAN ANTONIO, April 26 -- XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) announced today, that through its U.K.-based Distributor Paintshield, Ltd., it has teamed with the Grand Prix Masters Series ("GPMS"), providing GPMS Members with computer-cut Paint Protection ... Continue reading
Students from Marysville Are Michigan's Best Young Auto Techs, According to AAA
Apr 26, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., April 26 -- Jeffrey Elder of Fort Gratiot and Anthony Fraley of Avoca, seniors at St. Clair County Tech, took first place in the Michigan state final of the 12th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition, held today at the Macomb Community College Expo Center in Warren. The victory, in competitio ... Continue reading
Autoliv Opens Electronics Plant in China
Apr 26, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 26, 2006--Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today opened its fifth plant globally for safety electronics and its eighth manufacturing facility in China. The new facility, which is located in Shanghai, will primarily produce airbag control units, both for the growing Ch ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Reports Record 2006 First Quarter Results
Apr 26, 2006
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--April 25, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the first quarter of 2006, representing 50 quarters of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net income for the first quarter ende ... Continue reading
Delphi, Visteon and Denso - 'Leaders in Auto Parts Manufacturing'
Apr 26, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 25, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35839) has announced the addition of Automobile Parts and Accessories Manufacture - Industry Profile to their offering. Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: The automobile parts manufacturing industry, with more t ... Continue reading
Bosch 'Brickyard' Sweepstakes Will Highlight Online Fantasy Racing Game From Checker-Schuck's-Kragen
Apr 25, 2006
PHOENIX, April 25 -- CSK Auto, Inc. , operator of more than 1,260 Checker, Schuck's, Kragen, and Murray's Discount Auto Parts stores throughout 22 western and midwestern states, has just added a new prize to its popular online fantasy motorsports league: Beginning with the races on April 30th, all players in the free o ... Continue reading
N2Revolution, Makers of PurigeN98, Recognized for Environmental/Procedural Innovation
Apr 25, 2006
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--April 25, 2006--N2Revolution, Inc., developers and manufacturers of environmentally friendly automotive solutions, announces that the Broward County Environmental Protection Department will be presenting the company with the Emerald Award on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. in Fort Lauderdal ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2006
LONDON, England, April 25 -- An expanding middle class, higher disposable incomes and proactive Government policies are underlining the explosive growth of the Indian automotive industry. Over the last decade, the market has opened up to global auto majors and today, the Indian automotive industry rivals China in terms ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2006
LONDON, April 25 -- The lack of standard platforms and defined original equipment is likely to favour aftermarket telematics systems in the commercial vehicles market segment. While their multiple benefits are likely to underpin steady demand for portable telematics systems, the establishment of unified industry archit ... Continue reading
ACDelco Drives Business to Independent Service Centers with MechanicNet Promotion
Apr 25, 2006
GRAND BLANC, MICH. April 24, 2006; For several years, ACDelco has teamed with MechanicNet Group to help Independent Service Centers (ISCs) enrolled in ACDelcoâs Total Service Support (TSS) program grow their businesses and improve their customer retention systems (CRS). Now, ACDelco wants all of its TSS accounts t ... Continue reading
Quick Lubes Driving Growth in the Chinese Installed Oil Market, According to Kline Study
Apr 24, 2006
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., April 24 -- As the new car market in China accelerates at a brisk pace, Chinese drivers are opting to let someone else do the dirty work of changing the oil. This trend in Chinese car care is driving growth in finished lubricant sales through the quick lubes channel and is creating new opportunities ... Continue reading
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