LKQ Corporation Acquires Chicago Recycled Auto Parts Facilities
Dec 6, 2005
CHICAGO, Dec. 6 -- LKQ Corporation today announced that it has acquired A-Reliable Auto Parts and its affiliated companies. A-Reliable is a leading provider of recycled automotive products servicing the greater Chicago area. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2005101 ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2005
Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management Software Provides Collaboration Infrastructure for Global Academic Partners and Corporate Sponsors Involved in Ground-Breaking Initiative PLANO, Texas, Dec. 6 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced its ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 6, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29018) has announced the addition of Smart Key System Development & Availability in Europe to their offering. The new car market is witnessing a rapid proliferation of smart key systems, with around 20 new models launched wi ... Continue reading
Read, Work and Play Without Disturbing the Driver
Dec 6, 2005
with the Autolite(TM) SpotGlo(R) Seatbelt Light - Great for Family Road Trips NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 6 -- Americans spend countless hours behind the wheel of their cars and families are always shuttling their children to practice, rehearsal, or an event which requires both short and long road trips. This is why the Aut ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
Dec 5, 2005
PHOENIX--Dec. 5, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Financial Results Net sales for the 13 weeks ended Oct. 30, 2005 (the "third quarter of fiscal 2005") increased 1.7% ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Top NASCAR Drivers
Dec 5, 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 Presents Lap Leader Awards to Top Drivers in NASCAR's NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck Series Stewart, Truex Jr., Skinner Share Mo ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Major Expansion of Maryville, Tenn. Manufacturing Facility
Dec 5, 2005
Approximately $185 Million Investment and 500 New Jobs by 2010 MARYVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 5 -- Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee President Mack Hattori today jointly announced a significant expansion of DENSO's manufacturing facilities in Maryville. It will be the largest single expansion i ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2005
ROANOKE, Va.--Dec. 5, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, announced today that Gregory E. Haan has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Parts Department. In this new position, Mr. Haan will ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Transmission Systems Breaks Ground For French Facility
Dec 5, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, December 5 -- In response to increasing demand for BorgWarner DualTronic(TM) transmission technology in Europe and associated new business gained in transmission controls systems, BorgWarner Transmission Systems has broken ground for a new, 160,000-square-foot facility in Eyrein, north of Tulle, ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems and Sensor System Solutions Announce Letter of Intent
Dec 5, 2005
WUHAN, Hubei, China and IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China and Sensor System Solutions, Inc. (3S), (BULLETIN BOARD: SSYO) , a manufacturer of Micro-Electro-Mechanical- Systems (MEMS) sensors, intelligent sensor ... Continue reading
SmarTire Announces SmartWave(TM) Brand for Wireless GateWay Product Line
Dec 5, 2005
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Dec. 5 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that its new wireless gateway product line will carry the SmartWave(TM) brand. The SmartWave brand will apply to all products developed under SmarTire's wireless gateway architecture. Under the SmartWave brand, the compan ... Continue reading
Visteon Delivers Electronics Innovations for Nissan
Dec 5, 2005
Infotainment systems improve consumer choice and enhance the driving experience VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 5 -- More than 15 Nissan and Infiniti models will carry Visteon Corporation infotainment systems -- delivering personalization with satellite radio and Mach(R) Voice Link. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2005
- Divestiture moves portfolio closer to achieving premier multi-industry performance - Benefits include improved growth profile, increased margins, more efficient use of capital - ITT to use proceeds to pay down debt and grow core businesses - Company conducting strategic review of businesses within Electronic Componen ... Continue reading
Johnson Electric Holdings Limited Interim Results
Dec 5, 2005
HIGHLIGHTS -- Turnover up 9% to US$626 million -- Operating profit down 19% to US$62 million -- Decline in operating profitability primarily due to unprecedented increases in raw material prices -- particularly copper and steel -- Net profit attributable to shareholders down 24% to US$53 million -- Earnings per share d ... Continue reading
New Mobile Phone Based System to Help Fight Car Thefts
Dec 5, 2005
COVENTRY, England, December 5 -- A new car security system that identifies car owners through their mobile phones is set to revolutionise the fight against car thieves. Auto-txt immediately identifies a car as stolen if the car is started with the keys but the mobile phone is not present. Most significantly, when the p ... Continue reading
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