Pep Boys Announces Quarter to Date Sales Results
Jan 3, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--Jan. 3, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced the following sales results for the nine weeks ended December 31, 2005. Sales for the nine weeks ended December 31, 2005 were $401,538,000, 1.1% more than the $397,224,000 ... Continue reading
On2 Technologies and XM Satellite Radio Unveil Collaboration for Satellite Video Delivery at CES
Jan 3, 2006
In-Vehicle Systems to Feature On2 Video Technology NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 -- On2 Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:ONT) announced today that advanced concept satellite video receivers, resulting from its partnership with XM Satellite Radio, are being shown at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week in Las Veg ... Continue reading
RaySat Introduces World's Smallest Mobile Satellite TV Antenna to Domestic Japan Auto Market
Jan 3, 2006
Low-Profile Antenna Receives BS/CS Satellite Broadcast in Moving Vehicles LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 -- RaySat(TM), Inc., a leading global supplier of in-motion satellite antennas and communications solutions, today introduced TeleRay(TM), the world's smallest satellite TV vehicle antenna developed for the domestic Japanese aut ... Continue reading
SimpleDevices Group Brings the Power of Digital Media to Car
Jan 3, 2006
CYPRESS, Calif.--Jan. 3, 2006--SimpleDevices, a subsidiary of Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) , today unveiled SimpleWare Auto (embedded digital media software), at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Imagine having access to your digital media (music, pictures, and movies) through your car's factory-in ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Acquires Northeast Aftermarket Businesses
Jan 3, 2006
CHICAGO, Jan. 3 -- LKQ Corporation today announced that it acquired on December 31, 2005 Fit-Rite Body Parts and its affiliated companies that include Accu-Parts, B & D Automotive International, Pennsylvania Collision Parts and Fit Master Body Parts. Fit- Rite operates in the aftermarket collision automotive replacemen ... Continue reading
Bluetooth(TM) phones driving growth of PEIKER vehicle hands-free in North America
Jan 2, 2006
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 2 -- PEIKER acustic, Inc., which pioneered Bluetooth(TM) vehicle hands-free technology five years ago in Europe, says its 2005 worldwide sales of conventional and wireless hands-free kits reached the 500,000 threshold, in part due to strong North American growth. PEIKER supplies the hands-free kits, ... Continue reading
Delphi Provides Satellite Radio Receivers For Canada
Jan 2, 2006
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2 -- Delphi Corp. has begun producing satellite radios for the Canadian market, company officials said here today at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) In Canada, Delphi now supplies receivers to automakers that offer satell ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2005
SEATTLE--Dec. 29, 2005-- Voice Search Technology to Offer Consumers Easy-to-Use Experience and One-Stop Access to Digital Entertainment and Information VoiceBox(R) Technologies Inc., developers of the world's first conversational voice search technology, and XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading satellite radio ser ... Continue reading
2006 CES: XM Satellite Radio to Unveil XM Advanced Services Vehicle
Dec 29, 2005
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading satellite radio company, will unveil the XM Advanced Services vehicle, a concept car featuring in-car video, voice command, weather alerts, parking space locator, and other exciting new innovations next week at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). (Lo ... Continue reading
2006 LA AUTO SHOW: Al & Ed's Autosound to Design the State-of-the-Art Mobile Entertainment System
Dec 29, 2005
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Dec. 29, 2005-- Leading Installer and System Integrator Transforms the Mark V Jetta Interior into All-in-One Entertainment Vehicle Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California's oldest and largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, demonstrates "mobile electronics artwork" on the 2006 Proje ... Continue reading
Michelin Announces Safety Recall - To date, no accidents or injuries reported in North America
Dec 29, 2005
GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 29, 2005; Michelin North America has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada that it is recalling approximately 6,500 Michelin® Pilot® Sport 255/35ZR20 97Y Extra Load tires in the United States and Canada. This recall involves these specific tire ... Continue reading
Lighting Up The Future - Ford Adaptiive Lighting Technologies
Dec 28, 2005
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE: ADAPTIVE LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES NIGHTTIME DRIVING SAFETY The new Lincoln crossover features state-of-the-art adaptive headlights. Return to Newsletter It should come as no surprise that driving at night poses an increased risk. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Purchases Goodyear's Farm Tire Assets
Dec 28, 2005
QUINCY, Ill.--Dec. 28, 2005--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , closed today on the acquisition of Goodyear's North American farm tire assets, that includes the manufacturing facility in Freeport, Illinois. Titan entered into a definitive agreement with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Compan ... Continue reading
Bridgestone to Make Synthetic Rubber in New China Plant
Dec 28, 2005
TOKYO December 28, 2005; Japan Today reported that Bridgestone Corp on Tuesday said it will build a synthetic rubber plant in China's Guangdong Province at a cost of $100 million, with operations due to begin in the first half of 2008. The new facility aims to meet growing tire demand in Asia and will be operated by a ... Continue reading
Hella Says LED Rear Lamps Add Individuality, Safety
Dec 27, 2005
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Dec. 27 -- Hella Inc. will market new tail lamp kits for the automotive aftermarket featuring a combination of its innovative CELIS(R) (Central Lighting Systems) and LED technology. Initially designed for new-model luxury passenger cars such as BMW, Hella's CELIS(R) LED rear lamps use light strips ... Continue reading
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