Ford-GM Transmission Collaboration Improves Performance
Feb 24, 2006
Detroit - February 24, 2006: Ford Motor Company's collaboration with General Motors on the design and development of the 6F (6-speed, front-wheel-drive) transmission saved both companies a significant amount of time and money. But Ford saw an opportunity to further improve the performance of its gearboxes while, at the ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Earnhardt Jr., Yeley, Skinner
Feb 23, 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 Earnhardt Jr., Yeley, Skinner Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Battle for WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Title Begins at Daytona GASTONIA, N.C. (F ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Sale of Purolator Filters Business to Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL
Feb 23, 2006
TROY, Mich., Feb. 23 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Light Vehicle Aftermarket (LVA) Purolator filters business in North America to Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The ... Continue reading
Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL to Acquire Purolator Filter Business from ArvinMeritor
Feb 23, 2006
Expanding activities in North America - Acquisition of the Purolator filter business, with annual sales of 267 million US dollars and two locations in the U.S. employing approximately 1,000 people. STUTTGART/LUDWIGSBURG, Germany, Feb. 23 -- The Bosch Group and MANN+HUMMEL plan to acquire the Purolator filter business f ... Continue reading
Fujitsu Introduces New Graphics Display Controller for Vehicle Navigation Systems
Feb 23, 2006
New MB86276 Delivers Cost-Effective GDC for 2D Systems in Mid-Range Vehicles SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 23 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today extended its global leadership in graphics display controllers (GDCs) for automotive applications, introducing a new, cost-efficient version for the mid-range veh ... Continue reading
Gage Provides Fuels for SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge
Feb 23, 2006
FERNDALE, Mich., Feb. 22 -- Gage Products will return as the official fuel sponsor of the annual Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Clean Snowmobile Challenge to be held March 13-18 at Michigan Technological University (MTU) in Houghton, Mich. The event is an engineering design competition for college and university ... Continue reading
Advanced ID RFID Tags Cross Finish Line at Daytona 500
Feb 22, 2006
DAYTONA, Fla.--Feb. 21, 2006-- Goodyear Tire Co. Launches NASCAR Goodyear Eagle Racing Tires with Advanced RFID Tags To view Advanced ID RFID Product Components please check: http://www.ccnmatthews.com/docs/goodyear2.jpg To view Advanced ID RFID Microchip please check: http://www.ccnmatthews.com/docs/goodyear1.jpg Adva ... Continue reading
T.A.S. Auto Fills Gap in Accord Performance Headers
Feb 22, 2006
T.A.S. Auto Parts Introduces DC Sports Headers for 98-02 V6 Accords STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Feb. 21 -- T.A.S. Auto Parts recently announced that it now carries the DC Sports line of performance exhaust headers for 1998-2002 V6 Honda Accords. These CARB exempt ceramic coated headers are made of 1.5-inch primary tubes w ... Continue reading
Hymotion unveils Plug-in Hybrid Technology at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto
Feb 21, 2006
"We, as a green technology company, believe that Plug-in Hybrid is the most favorable ecological solution for the future in the automotive industry." President Ricardo Bazzarella said today. Toronto, ON. February 21, 2006: This week at one of the premier international auto shows in the world, Hymotion unveiled its Plug ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Record Results for 2005
Feb 21, 2006
ATLANTA--Feb. 21, 2006--Genuine Parts Company completed its 78th year of operations and reports record sales and earnings for the year ended December 31, 2005. Tom Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales in 2005 were $9.8 billion, up 8% compared to 2004. Net income for the ... Continue reading
lanelogic Signs Over 1000 Dealers at 2006 NADA Convention
Feb 21, 2006
Product AffressesNeeded Used Vehicle Industry Efficiency DALLAS - Feb. 21, 2006: lanelogic, the used-vehicle trading network that uses real-time sales data to conduct electronic trading between automotive dealers nationwide, experienced an extraordinary response after launching it's vehicle trading concept at NADA. The ... Continue reading
Kragen Auto Parts to Provide Convenient Collection Point for Rechargeable Batteries
Feb 21, 2006
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Announces First-Ever Partnership With Retail Automotive Aftermarket Parts Company ATLANTA, Feb. 21 -- Kragen Auto Parts, a subsidiary of CSK Auto, Inc. the largest specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the Western United States, and the Rechargeable Bat ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Firestone Sponsorship of Bigfoot® Monster Truck Continues
Feb 20, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 20, 2006) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) recently announced its continued sponsorship of the Bigfoot® monster truck team through 2010. "Our promotional sponsorship of Bigfoot is an important part of the company’s marketing effort to consumers and light tr ... Continue reading
Maxcor Completes Purchase of Ex-Cell-O
Feb 19, 2006
NEW YORK--Feb. 17, 2006--Maxcor, Inc. announced today that it has completed the purchase of the global operations of Ex-Cell-O, which includes locations in the U.S.A., U.K., Germany, France and China. Ex-Cell-O, a producer of machine tools and systems specializing in manufacturing solutions primarily for automotive cha ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2005 Results
Feb 16, 2006
- 2005 sales are record $19.7 billion; records set in all six businesses - Highest full-year net income since 1998, nearly double 2004 level - Full-year segment operating income increases 23 percent from 2004 - Price/mix improvements offset higher raw material costs - Debt reduced in 2005 AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 16 -- The Go ... Continue reading
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