Reserarch Company Reports: Acura TL Alpine Navigation System Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction
Nov 18, 2005
While Pleased With Appearance, Consumers Remain Frustrated With Entering Destinations in Navigation Systems WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 17 -- The Alpine navigation system supplied in the Acura TL ranks highest in customer satisfaction among factory-installed navigation systems, according to the J.D. Power and Associ ... Continue reading
Sumitomo Corporation of America Completes Acquisition of TBC Corporation
Nov 18, 2005
NEW YORK--Nov. 17, 2005--Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA) announced today that it has closed its acquisition of TBC Corporation ("TBC"). SCOA purchased TBC for approximately $1.1 billion, including debt. TBC will operate as a subsidiary of SCOA and continue to be led by TBC's current senior management team. "We a ... Continue reading
Scott Eguchi Appointed President Kenwood USA Corporation
Nov 18, 2005
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Nov. 17, 2005--Kenwood Corporation Japan has appointed Scott Eguchi as president of Kenwood USA Corporation to pursue a vigorous strategy of sales growth in line with the company's aggressive product development plans. Having recently served as senior vice president of the Car Electronics Consumer D ... Continue reading
PACCAR Earns National Medal of Technology
Nov 18, 2005
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Nov. 17, 2005--President George W. Bush announced, this week, that PACCAR is one of the recipients of the 2004 National Medal of Technology. Established by Congress in 1980, the National Medal of Technology represents the nation's highest award for innovation recognizing the significant contributions t ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as Standard Feature
Nov 18, 2005
* SIRIUS and Mercedes-Benz Extend Exclusive Agreement to September 1, 2012 * Mercedes-Benz to Offer SIRIUS as Standard Feature Beginning in 2006 with Model Year 2007 SL-Class, CL-Class, AMG and 600 models * Total SIRIUS Volume Expected to Reach Approximately 250,000, or 50% of Vehicles Sold Over Two Years NEW YORK and ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 135th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
Nov 17, 2005
FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov. 17 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable December 30, 2005, to stockholders of record at the close of business December 2, 2005. This will mark the 135th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Compan ... Continue reading
Congressional Support Reaches 70 for 'Right to Repair Act'
Nov 17, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 17 -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048) has reached 70 sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). "In the first 15 days of November, we have had a positive hearin ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Elects New Corporate Officers
Nov 17, 2005
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 16 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announced that Charles A. Harvey and Dr. Beda Bolzenius have been elected vice presidents and corporate officers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Mr. Harvey is vice president of diversity and public affairs for Johnson Controls, reporting to Cha ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Reports Higher Third Quarter and Nine Months Net Sales
Nov 17, 2005
Profitability Continues for Nine Months, But Higher Cost of Products Sold Impacts Third Quarter Profitability HOPE, Ark., Nov. 16 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced a 16.2% increase in net sales to $5,320,000 for the third quarter ended October 2, 2005, ... Continue reading
Pioneer's Navigation Systems Winning Their Third Consecutive Innovations Award for Navigation
Nov 17, 2005
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Nov. 16, 2005--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the leader in automotive audio, video and information technologies, has been recognized as a 2006 Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase Honoree for their accomplishments with the AVIC-Z1 hard drive navigation system. All Innovations honorees were ... Continue reading
Vehicle Preheating Device Warms Car, Saves Fuel and Reduces Pollution
Nov 17, 2005
FENTON, Mich.--Nov. 16, 2005--E-Wire--Every year in North America there is an increase in the number of vehicles that sit stationary with the motor idling. Factors that have led to this increase include more vehicles in use, more passenger vehicles using remote start devices and more trucks idling while making deliveri ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2005
DETROIT, Nov. 16 -- CIBER, Inc. today announced the successful delivery of next-generation parts and service marketing technology for R. L. Polk & Co. (Polk), a leader in information and solutions for the automotive industry. The CIBER-developed technology optimizes dealer-to-client marketing campaigns to dramatically ... Continue reading
VW initiates first light-duty diesel vehicle use of advanced Corning filters
Nov 16, 2005
CORNING, N.Y.--Nov. 16, 2005--Corning Incorporated announced today that Volkswagen AG is equipping selected European-market diesel passenger cars with a new, advanced diesel particulate filter from Corning Incorporated. This represents the first application of the new Corning DuraTrap(R) AT filter announced earlier thi ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces New Long-term Global Environmental Policy
Nov 16, 2005
New Policy Expands Environmental Preservation Activities TOKYO, Nov. 16 -- DENSO Corporation recently announced a new long-term environmental policy, "DENSO EcoVision 2015," and its environmental action plans for fiscal years 2006 through 2010, "Environmental Action Plan 2010." DENSO EcoVision 2015 focuses on: * Develo ... Continue reading
Visteon Opens World-Class China Technical Center in Shanghai
Nov 16, 2005
New facility will be center of excellence for automotive interiors and electronics for Asia Pacific region SHANGHAI, Nov. 16 -- Visteon Corporation and Yanfeng Visteon today celebrate the opening of the China Technical Center (CTC) in Shanghai, bringing world-class automotive components development and program manageme ... Continue reading
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