DENSO to Expand Air Conditioner Production Capability in Turkey
Apr 5, 2006
- Current manufacturing facility will move to new larger site - TOKYO, April 5 -- DENSO Corporation announced today that its manufacturing company in Istanbul, Turkey -- DENSO Otomotiv Parcalari Sanayi Anonim Sirket (DNTR) -- will expand its air conditioner production capability by building a new facility in Gebze Coun ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Sealing Systems Facility Receives Toyota's Excellent Quality Award
Apr 5, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 5, 2006--Federal-Mogul Corporation's (OTCBB:FDMLQ) Athens, Alabama, Sealing Systems facility recently received Toyota's Excellent Quality Award for 2005. This award acknowledges that Federal-Mogul has met Toyota's highest standards in quality for parts and materials. Ramzi Hermiz, senior vice p ... Continue reading
Goodyear Initiates Cost Reduction Actions, Including Intent to Close UK Tire Factory
Apr 5, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, April 5 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today said it intends to close a high-cost tire plant in the United Kingdom as part of its strategy to reduce costs in its worldwide operations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The company has initiated a process to close its Goodyea ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Named Vendor of the Year by Hahn Automotive
Apr 5, 2006
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com Alockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Named Vendor of the Year by Hahn Automotive GASTONIA, N.C. (April 4, 2006) - WIX Filters has been named overall Vendor of the Year by H ... Continue reading
'Tis the Season of the Sneeze - micronAir(R) Cabin Air Filters Help Drivers Survive Spring Allergies
Apr 5, 2006
DETROIT, April 4 -- Pollen, mold and grass, oh my! Spring has arrived once again. And while many people are looking forward to the sunshine and warm weather, the millions of people with allergies in the United States -- especially those with seasonal hay fever -- have come to dread this time of year. In addition, with ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2006
MINNETONKA, Minn.--April 4, 2006--Of all auto brands sold in North America, BMW is the leader at putting high-tech features, such as Advanced Driver Assist into its cars, according to Telematics Research Group (TRG). The TRG Automotive Technology Index measures the availability of key telematics, infotainment and drive ... Continue reading
Eleven Suppliers Win Prestigious 2006 Automotive News PACE Awards
Apr 4, 2006
DETROIT, April 4 -- Eleven automotive suppliers won 2006 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Mich. Two automotive manufacturers were also honored with the Automotive News PACE Innovative OEM Collaborator Award during the program ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2006
POMONA, Calif.--April 4, 2006--Today Axion announces shipment of their latest mobile entertainment system, the AXN-6079 7" dual widescreen mobile DVD player. This unique mobile entertainment system has two screens and allows for movies on one screen and games to be displayed on the other screen - simultaneously. The de ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Consolidated R&D and Manufacturing Operations
Apr 4, 2006
Erlanger, KY - April 4, 2006: Toyota announced on Monday that it has finalized the consolidation of its North American engineering and manufacturing operations. The new company, which was announced in December 2004, is called Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), and was officially launch ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2006
• Strategic move of a leading automotive supplier strengthens global presence and increases service and product offering for customers worldwide • Integration into Continental increases growth potential and expands resources for the development of intelligent vehicle systems for safety electronics, body ele ... Continue reading
New Dunlop Commercial Tires Expand Into Full Lineup
Apr 3, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, April 3 -- The resurgence of the Dunlop brand in North America is spreading from the family car to commercial trucks. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today new Dunlop tires to fill out its commercial tire line. The company is rolling out new tires and sizes in mixed-service to go along with it ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2006
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--April 3, 2006-- Magellan RoadMate 3000T, 3050T and 6000T Designed for a Better Navigation Experience, Plus Extras: Hands-Free Bluetooth Calling, Real-Time Traffic, Photo Viewer, MP3 Player and More Thales' navigation business, creators of the Hertz(R) NeverLost(R) and a leading global innovator of ... Continue reading
Emitec PM METALIT(R) Reduces Up to 80 Percent of Diesel Particulates
Apr 3, 2006
DETROIT, April 3 -- Emitec, Inc. manufactures particulate matter (PM) METALIT(R), an innovative type of PM filter catalyst, which significantly reduces diesel particulate emissions and is easy to retrofit. "Emitec's PM METALIT(R) can reduce particulate matter by up to 80 percent, depending on the engine application," s ... Continue reading
Armor All Looks to Shine in Busch Series Racing
Apr 3, 2006
Legendary logo debuts on hood of Jon Wood's #47 car during 2006 season; Wood conducts search for next pit crew member OAKLAND, Calif., April 3 -- For the first time in its history, Armor All will zoom into the racing world, sponsoring up-and-coming Busch Series driver Jon Wood and his #47 car. The Armor All logo will a ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 3 -- Engineers from leading global powertrain supplier BorgWarner Inc. and its Japanese joint venture NSK-Warner will present papers on several of the company's leading drivetrain technologies at the 2006 SAE World Congress, April 3 - 6, 2006, in Detroit. Presentations on Monday, April 3, inc ... Continue reading
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