Jan 13, 2006
WHAT: 30th Automotive News World Congress "The Road to Prosperity: The Right Strategies in a Shifting Landscape" WHEN: Monday - Thursday, Jan. 16 - 19, 2006 WHERE: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dearborn, Mich. HIGHLIGHTS: The four-day agenda features: * individual presentations by: -- Steve Miller, chairman of the board and CEO ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2006
SUPERIOR, Wis.--Jan. 12, 2006--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, WI has introduced a new premium, high efficiency cartridge oil filter utilizing nanofiber technology for Ford 6.0L diesel engines ranging from 2003 to 2006. The new EaO-88 is the world's first oil filter cartridge for diesel applications using advanced submicron f ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2006
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Jan. 12, 2006--puraDYN Filter Technologies Incorporated (OTCBB:PFTI) announced today that a truck carrier has gone over the 1.5 million mile mark on several of its Class 8 trucks equipped with Series 60 engines without an overhaul, using the puraDYN(R) bypass oil filtration system. The trucks are o ... Continue reading
Bang & Olufsen Enters the Automotive Sector
Jan 12, 2006
Bang & Olufsen Introduces Its First Ever Advanced Sound System for Audi's A8, S8 and Concept Car, the Roadjet, at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 12 -- Bang & Olufsen, the global provider of high-end home theaters and custom multi-room music systems, together wit ... Continue reading
PPG Auto Glass to Acquire Distribution Assets of Independent Glass Distributors
Jan 12, 2006
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 12, 2006-- PPG Auto Glass, a consolidated affiliate of PPG Industries, has agreed to acquire certain assets of the wholesale distribution network of Independent Glass Distributors, a subsidiary of privately owned Iowa Glass Depot. Terms were not disclosed. "The acquisition will strengthen our ability t ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Jan 12, 2006
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 12 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.05 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, including the shares of common stock to wh ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Corp. Picks Former Head of European Operations as Its New President
Jan 12, 2006
TOKYO January 12, 2006; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Bridgestone Corp., the world's top tiremaker, picked the former head of its European operations as its president and chief executive Thursday. Executive Vice President Shoshi Arakawa, 61, replaces Shigeo Watanabe, who stepped down a year earlier tha ... Continue reading
SpineUniverse.com Reveals Back Pain For Drivers Is Driving Them Away
Jan 12, 2006
WHEATON, Ill., Jan. 11 -- SpineUniverse.com, the most visited web portal regarding spine care issues, has released results from its public forum that indicate 80% of respondents report a driver's seat that helps minimize back pain would influence their car buying decision. Only 3.6% of 834 total respondents said that a ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Announces Acquisition of gedas MapIT for Geographic Coverage Throughout Mexico
Jan 12, 2006
CHICAGO, Jan. 11 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced plans to acquire the gedas MapIT business unit in Mexico; gedas MapIT is the leading digital map provider in Mexico. The acquisition broadens NAVTEQ digital map coverage while creating a ... Continue reading
Brake Parts Inc. Announces RaybestosR Brand Brakes "Race to Win" Promotion
Jan 12, 2006
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Ashleigh Lockhart Heather Tamol Wray Ward Laseter Wray Ward Laseter (704) 926-1314 (704) 926-1326 alockhart@wwlcreative.com htamol@wwlcreative.com Brake Parts Inc. Announces Raybestos(r) Brand Brakes "Race to Win" Promotion for Technicians and Counter People Promotion features two chances to win p ... Continue reading
Modine Manufacturing financial results
Jan 11, 2006
RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 11, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified world leader in developing thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that it will release fiscal 2006 third quarter financial results for the period ended December 26, 2005 after the market close on Wednesday, January 18. Modin ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International First Overseas Factory in ShenZhen
Jan 11, 2006
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Jan. 11, 2006--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts supplier, announced the opening of its first overseas factory in ShenZhen, The Peoples Republic of China. Mile Marker International, Inc. today announced that its Mile Marker, Inc. subsidiary in Pompano Beach had ... Continue reading
Directed Electronics Enters Vehicle Navigation Category
Jan 11, 2006
VISTA, Calif., Jan. 11 -- 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, announced at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show that it is ent ... Continue reading
Quicksilver launches Aston Martin DB9 Sports system
Jan 11, 2006
Exhausts for the World's Finest Cars QuickSilver Exhaust Systems 7 Towergate Business Centre Coopers Place Wormley Surrey GU8 5SZ United Kingdom Press Release Date: 11th January 2006 QuickSilver's Aston Martin DB9 'Sports' exhaust system The QuickSilver development team has designed a stainless steel exhaust system so ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Now Standard Feature on Rolls-Royce Vehicles
Jan 11, 2006
Lifetime Subscription to SIRIUS Included NEW YORK, Jan. 11 -- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced an exclusive agreement for the inclusion of SIRIUS radios as standard equipment in all Rolls-Royce vehicles sold in the United States, including a lifetime subscription to the service. (Logo: ... Continue reading
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