VoiceBox Technologies and Toyota Announce Multiyear Licensing and Development Agreement
Jan 18, 2006
SEATTLE--Jan. 17, 2006--VoiceBox(R) Technologies Inc., the innovator in conversational voice applications for systems on the go, today announced that Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. and VoiceBox Technologies will seek to develop tools to enable search, navigation and retrieval of information for potential, future use in To ... Continue reading
Tenneco Elects Mitsunobu Takeuchi to Board of Directors
Jan 18, 2006
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 17 -- Tenneco today announced the election of Mitsunobu (Tony) Takeuchi to the company's board of directors, expanding the board to 11 members. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051028/CGF002LOGO ) "We are very pleased to add Mr. Takeuchi to our board with his wealth of international ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Reports Third-Quarter 2005 Results
Jan 18, 2006
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 17 -- Dana Corporation today reported financial results for both the quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2005, and announced that it will file its Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2005 later today. The filing and delivery of this report will eliminate any defaults related to late filing of the ... Continue reading
FTC Supports Independent Enforcement Program for Aftermarket-Car Company Disputes
Jan 17, 2006
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 17 -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reiterated its support of a third-party enforcement program that would resolve disputes between aftermarket companies and the car manufacturers in a letter sent to Representatives Joe Barton (R-Texas), chief sponsor of the "Right to Repair Act" and Cliff Stea ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Launches New Online Consumer Education Section
Jan 17, 2006
ROANOKE, Va. Jan. 17, 2006; Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, is distinguishing its online consumer education initiative under a newly branded consumer education section of its website - "Advance Know-How." The new section educates vehi ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings
Jan 17, 2006
~ Sales Increase 12% ~ ~ Operating Income Increases 19%~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 17 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced record financial results for the third quarter ended December 24, 2005. Third quarter sales increased 12.0% to a record $90.2 ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2006
DETROIT, Jan. 16 -- The SAE Foundation $20 million Centennial Campaign, Inspiring A New Generation, received three campaign pledges totaling $975,000. International Truck and Engine Corporation, a heavy-truck company, pledged $375,000; AVL, a developer of powertrain systems, pledged $350,000; and ArvinMeritor(TM), a ti ... Continue reading
Apache Motors Corporation Changes Name to Transnational Automotive Group, Inc.
Jan 16, 2006
SEATTLE--Jan. 16, 2006--Transnational Automotive Group, Inc. (OTCBB:TAMG) - Apache Motors Corporation (OTCBB:AHMR) ("Apache") today announced that it has changed its company name to Transnational Automotive Group, Inc. or "TAUG". The company's new ticker symbol is TAMG. The name change is effective immediately. "The na ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2006
Features Chip-Level Integration of CD and MP3 Decoder DSPs Plus an SiP Version Incorporating DRAM Memory for ESP SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 16 -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced two new highly integrated, high-performance CD-MP3 processors that enable playback of CD and multiple compress ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2006
Dan Wheldon and Andretti Green Racing to be honored for 2005 victory AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 16 -- Termed "the greatest spectacle in racing," the Indianapolis 500 has thrilled race fans since 1911, and last year was no exception. Dan Wheldon's exciting victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May earned him a pe ... Continue reading
Lindsay to Head TI Automotive's Fuel Systems Division
Jan 16, 2006
WARREN, Mich., Jan. 16 -- Brian Lindsay has been named president of TI Automotive's Global Fuel Systems Division, according to Bill Laule, the company's chief executive officer. Lindsay is based in Auburn Hills, Mich., and previously was the division's global managing director of commercial and purchasing operations. T ... Continue reading
Jan 14, 2006
LEWISVILLE, Texas--Jan. 13, 2006--The City of Lewisville, Texas Department of Public Safety and 21st Century Insurance will hold a special child safety seat inspection and installation event at the 21st Century Insurance Customer Service Center in Lewisville from 9 a.m. to 12 noon this Saturday, Jan. 14, providing life ... Continue reading
GM Ups Navigation Ante with Two Free Map Upgrades
Jan 14, 2006
DETROIT--Jan. 13, 2006--In an as-yet unannounced move, General Motors is offering two free map upgrades for purchasers of vehicles with navigation systems. The offer is a first in the industry. With annual navigation map upgrades currently running $175 or more per map-loaded-DVD from most car makers, the GM offer is wo ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2006
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Jan. 13, 2006--Accuride Corporation introduces the Gunite Optimum Lightweight Drum (GOLD). Gunite, a subsidiary of Accuride, is a leading North American supplier of wheel-end systems and components for the heavy and medium-duty truck market. "GOLD brake drums are designed to be an optimum balance betw ... Continue reading
Directed Electronics Introduces More Than 150 New Products at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show
Jan 13, 2006
VISTA, Calif., Jan. 13 -- Directed Electronics, Inc. , the largest designer and marketer of consumer branded vehicle security and convenience systems in the United States and a major supplier of car and home audio, mobile video and satellite radio products, introduced more than 150 new products at the 2006 Consumer Ele ... Continue reading
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