Volkswagen AG Licenses Immersion TouchSense(R) Technology
Dec 14, 2005
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Dec. 14, 2005--Immersion Corporation , a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced that Volkswagen AG (LSE:VKW) has signed a license agreement allowing use of Immersion technology for control panels in its passenger vehicles. The technology supplies tactile, or hapti ... Continue reading
One More Step Toward The End of Corporate Motorsports: Michelin to Quit F-1
Dec 14, 2005
Michelin has on several occasions expressed the conditions of its involvement in Formula One: Michelin considers Formula One to be a highly technical motorsport in which the tyre is a very influential component in the scope of the performance of the vehicle. The teams' freedom to choose their own tyres is essential. Th ... Continue reading
Technicians Showcase Skills At ACDelco's Technician Of The Millennium IV Contest
Dec 14, 2005
GRAND BLANC, MICH. -- Technicians have an opportunity to show their skills and technical savvy at ACDelco's 2006 Technician of the Millennium (TOM) IV Contest taking place October 27, 2006 at the ACDelco National Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. ACDelco recently announced the 2005 / 2006 Contest, its fourth one since 1999 ... Continue reading
Exciting CES Product Launches for the Car and Home to Propel HD Radio(TM) into 2006
Dec 14, 2005
New Multicast HD Radio Receivers and Features to Be Showcased in Numerous Booths Throughout the Show Floor COLUMBIA, MD, Dec. 13 -- The exciting new lineup of HD Radio receiver products and features will be on display this year in the iBiquity Digital booth at CES -- located in the Convention Center North Hall, #4616 - ... Continue reading
PPG Reaches Agreement to Acquire Iowa Paint Service Centers, Brand Names
Dec 14, 2005
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 13, 2005--PPG Industries has reached agreement to acquire from privately owned Iowa Paint Manufacturing a network of 42 architectural coatings service centers focused on professional paint contractors and industrial customers in the Midwest. The acquisition will also include the Iowa and Sterling brand ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Announces Proposed Private Offering of Exchangeable Senior Notes
Dec 14, 2005
PHOENIX--Dec. 13, 2005--CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc. (the "Company"), a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that, subject to market and other conditions, the Company intends to offer $85 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior unsecured note ... Continue reading
The Developer of the Hutchens Device Has Developed a New Series of Safety Solutions for All Racers
Dec 13, 2005
December 13, 2005 -- Safety Solutions, Inc. a Mooresville, NC Corporation has released a new Head and Neck restraint system for the Racing Industry. The developer of the Hutchens device, and the only strap Head and Neck Safety System used in Nascar has developed a new series of Safety Solutions for all Racers. Mr. Trev ... Continue reading
Autoliv Increases Jobs Act Distribution
Dec 13, 2005
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Dec. 13, 2005--Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has decided to pay an additional $518 million as a one-time internal distribution under the American Jobs Creation Act. The Act was adopted in 2004 by the U.S. Congress to provide for an 85% deduction on certai ... Continue reading
Digital Content Drives Auto Radio Sales; 24 Million Automotive Satellite Radio Subscribers by 2010
Dec 13, 2005
BOSTON--Dec. 12, 2005--The new Strategy Analytics report, "Automotive Digital Radio - Content Driving Adoption," highlights the dominance of XM and Sirius in North American automotive digital radio, illustrating how investment in content is driving growth. The emergence of terrestrial broadcasters using HD Radio/iBiqui ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2005
COBURG, Germany, Dec. 12 -- The ongoing pricing and cost pressure in the international supplier industry is leaving its mark in the Brose Group, too. Although the Group's turnover rose in 2005 by 10% to 2.2 billion euros due to the increased system business, the automotive supplier anticipates a decrease in results due ... Continue reading
SMSC Provides MOST(R) Multimedia Networking Technology for New Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Dec 12, 2005
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Dec. 12, 2005--SMSC today announced that its MOST(R) multimedia networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system for the recently introduced 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Sports Tourer vehicle. MOST is the standard network for the infotainment systems across the full range of Mer ... Continue reading
Trade Compliance Management Services Market set to Boom in Europe
Dec 12, 2005
LONDON, December 12 -- In cross-border trade, it is vital for companies to have considerable knowledge about trade processes to better manage their resources and reduce supply chain bottlenecks. U.S. companies are especially aware of this need and hence, give priority to trade compliance. With several U.S. companies ex ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Wins Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Supplier of the Year Award
Dec 9, 2005
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 WIX Filters Wins Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Supplier of the Year Award Filter Manufacturer Also Honored With Bronze Level of Shipping Award GA ... Continue reading
Michelin North America Awards Digital Marketing to Campbell-Ewald
Dec 9, 2005
DETROIT, Dec. 9 -- Following a competitive review of its digital marketing requirements, Michelin North America has consolidated its digital communications with its other advertising and marketing communications for its car and light truck tires at Campbell-Ewald. "We are delighted to devote more of our capabilities to ... Continue reading
Delphi Names Two New Board Members
Dec 9, 2005
TROY, Mich., Dec. 9 -- Delphi Corp. announced today that it has elected two new directors, Raymond J. Milchovich, 56, the current president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors of Foster Wheeler Ltd., and John H. Walker, 48, president and chief executive officer of The Boler Company. Milchovi ... Continue reading
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