TomTom Unveils Next Generation in Car Navigation
Mar 2, 2006
CONCORD, Mass.--March 1, 2006--TomTom, the leading navigation solution provider worldwide, today unveiled the future of portable car navigation with the announcement of the new, smart and easy to use TomTom GO range and a complete collection of new and updated TomTom PLUS content and services. "With the launch of TomTo ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Mar 2, 2006
Fourth Quarter Highlights * Net sales increased 6 percent to a new all-time record * Sales from North American Tire Operations increased 7 percent * Unit sales of SUV and Light Truck Tires increased 8 percent * Unit sales of HP/UHP tires increased 37 percent FINDLAY, Ohio, March 1 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today ... Continue reading
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Plastic Omnium Sign Innovation Plan
Mar 2, 2006
At the Geneva Motor Show, PSA Peugeot Citroën signed a partnership agreement today with auto equipment manufacturer Plastic Omnium in view of implementing a joint technological Innovation Plan to drive shared improvements in perceived quality, safety, comfort and weight reduction. While leveraging Plastic Omnium’ ... Continue reading
LoJack Expands Into South Carolina to Help Combat Auto Theft
Mar 1, 2006
COLUMBIA, S.C., March 1 -- LoJack Corporation , the global leader in tracking and recovering valuable mobile assets, announced today that it has expanded its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System Network into South Carolina, beginning with the greater Columbia, Charleston and Rock Hill areas. Further expansion in the state is ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires, World Karting Association Join Forces
Mar 1, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- World Karting Association members, many who race on Dunlop kart tires, now have good reason to use Dunlop tires on their other vehicles as well. A first for the Concord, N.C., kart racing sanctioning organization, WKA is offering exclusive programs on Dunlop car and truck tires for its 10,000 ka ... Continue reading
Roof Rack for 2007 FJ Cruiser Designed Jointly by Toyota and JAC Products
Mar 1, 2006
The successor to the legendary FJ Series features an integrated, tubular roof rack PONTIAC, Mich., Feb. 28 -- JAC Products, a leading designer and manufacturer of original-equipment roof racks for vehicles worldwide, has worked jointly with the Toyota Motor Sales vehicle team to create a bold roof rack for the 2007 FJ ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Biffle, Keller, Bodine
Mar 1, 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 Biffle, Keller, Bodine Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards GASTONIA, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2006) - Drivers Greg Biffle, Jason Keller and Todd Bodine won t ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Racing Recap (through Feb. 26, 2006)
Mar 1, 2006
WIX Filters Racing Recap (through Feb. 26, 2006) WIX filters dominated the NASCAR competition during the first two race weekends of the 2006 season, visiting the winner's circle at every NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck Series event. At Daytona, the #1 Filter in NASCAR was under the hood of Gatorade 150 winners El ... Continue reading
TomTom 2006 Frost & Sullivan Automotive Telematics & Infotainment Product of the Year
Mar 1, 2006
LONDON, February 28 -- The 2006 Frost & Sullivan Automotive Telematics & Infotainment Product of the Year Award is presented to TomTom NV for its TomTom GO range of products. This range has revolutionised the automotive sector, particularly the aftermarket, while firmly establishing TomTom as the undisputed market lead ... Continue reading
Magna announces fourth quarter and 2005 results
Mar 1, 2006
AURORA, ON, Feb. 28 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, ---------------- ... Continue reading
Move Towards Active Safety Drives Demand for Obstacle Sensing Technologies
Mar 1, 2006
Radar and Vision Sensors Hold Strongest Revenue Growth Potential LONDON, February 28 -- The European automotive industry is witnessing a growing trend towards installing active safety systems in vehicles. This is one of the biggest factors propelling the demand for obstacle sensing technologies. The industry's increasi ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2006
HONG KONG, Feb. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources' China Sourcing Report: Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Devices shows mainland China and Taiwan are expected to manufacture a combined US$3.3 billion worth of GPS products in 2006 -- an increase of 20 percent year-on- year. Eighty percent of production ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Earnings
Feb 28, 2006
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Feb. 28, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005, representing 13 consecutive years of record revenues and earnings and positive comparable store product sales increases for O'Rei ... Continue reading
Visteon Wins Satellite Radio Business With Hyundai
Feb 28, 2006
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 28 -- Visteon Corporation has won a contract to supply satellite radio systems on Hyundai Motor America's Sonata. The system will include standard XM Satellite Radio and will be offered on the Sonata later this year. Hyundai is the first automaker to add standard XM Satellite Radio to it ... Continue reading
Hella Showcases Full Line of Beacons at Work Truck Show
Feb 28, 2006
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Feb. 28 -- Hella Inc., the aftermarket sales company of Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., will display a full line of warning and emergency beacons at The Work Truck Show(R), part of the annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention being held Feb. 28 - March 3, 2006, in Atlanta. Hella beacon ... Continue reading
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