Mattel and Ferrari Raise the Checkered Flag with New Co-Branded Toy and Collectibles Line
Nov 16, 2005
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Nov. 16, 2005--Just in time for the holidays, Mattel, Inc. announces the nationwide availability of new Ferrari die-cast cars, toys and adult collectibles. The Hot Wheels(R) Ferrari X-V(TM) toy line takes the power and precision of the Ferrari brand into the future. Complete with three fantasy-inspi ... Continue reading
SafeGuard Child Seat Earns ''Hot'' Distinction in Prestigious iParenting Awards
Nov 16, 2005
WESTFIELD, Ind.--Nov. 16, 2005--SafeGuard, a division of IMMI, announced that the newly launched SafeGuard Child Seat has earned the "Best of the Best -- Hot" product distinction in the prestigious iParenting Awards. This revolution in car seat safety and design was recognized for its advanced safety features, ease-of- ... Continue reading
OE Telematics and Infotainment Systems Still to Achieve Mass-Market Penetration
Nov 16, 2005
manufacturers and prevented them from achieving mass-market penetration. “Frost & Sullivan believes that while most vehicle manufacturers have a wide variety of products under the telematics and infotainment umbrella, they do not have a strong focus on the design according to consumer and vehicle segment needs,&# ... Continue reading
Ranger Group Launches Organikglass(1) with GE's Lexan(2) GLX Resin for Automotive Glazing Solutions
Nov 15, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Nov. 15, 2005--Italy's Ranger Group announced in September that it has chosen GE's Lexan(2) GLX resin to launch its new premium automotive glazing line with the tradename Organikglass(1). GE's Lexan GLX polycarbonate (PC) resin, which provides high impact strength, UV protection, and light weight tha ... Continue reading
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute and General Motors Launch CMMI
Nov 15, 2005
DENVER, Nov. 15 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and General Motors Corporation, in coordination with the government/industry/SEI CMMI Steering Group, today announced a joint effort to create a new business process improvement model for companies looking to source information technology capab ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Buys Reliable Automotive
Nov 15, 2005
Continues National Expansion Strategy EXETER, Pa., Nov. 15 -- In a continuation of its national expansion strategy, Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., the largest distributor and marketer of specialty automotive aftermarket accessories in North America, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to a ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Results
Nov 15, 2005
Achieves Full-Year Income from Continuing Operations, Before Special Items, at Upper End of Guidance Range TROY, Mich., Nov. 15 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its full fiscal year and fourth quarter ended Sept. 30, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) * In li ... Continue reading
Shortage of Skilled Workforce Will Hit Automakers Hard
Nov 15, 2005
PEORIA, Ill.--Nov. 15, 2005--According to a new survey released today, senior automotive executives say their industry will be particularly hard hit by the looming skilled labor shortage, costing individual companies an average $50 million dollars over the next five years. The research was commissioned by Advanced Tech ... Continue reading
Robert Bosch Corporation: Liedtke Retires, Marks to Become Chairman, President and CEO
Nov 15, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15 -- Bosch today announced Kurt Liedtke (62), chairman, president and CEO of Robert Bosch Corporation since January 2001, will retire effective December 31, 2005. Peter Marks (52), member of the Board of Management of the Bosch Group headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, will succeed Liedt ... Continue reading
TEN Technology Introduces New Adjustable Car Dock + Charger for All Apple iPod Models
Nov 15, 2005
TEN's flexibleDock Creates a Secure Display and Charger Station for Any iPod in the Vehicle SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14 -- TEN Technology, maker of the award winning naviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Kit for iPod and industry leader in wireless streaming of stereo audio, today announced the availability of its flexibleDock Adjustab ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Announces Executive Personnel Changes
Nov 14, 2005
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 14 -- Metaldyne has announced the following executive personnel changes, effective immediately. Linda Theisen has been named vice president, Quality, Six Sigma and Process, reporting to Chairman, President and CEO Tim Leuliette. In this role, Theisen leads Metaldyne's quality initiatives, Metaldyn ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Takes Step Toward Emergence From Restructuring Proceedings
Nov 14, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Nov. 14, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) said that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court overseeing its restructuring proceedings granted the Company the relief necessary to reach another key milestone set out in the UK Settlement Agreement between, among others, Federal-Mogul and the UK Administra ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Results
Nov 14, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2006. Revenues for the quarter ending September 30, 2005 were $29.7 million, up 18.8% from $2 ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Announces Production Order for 10,000 Vehicle Auxiliary Motors
Nov 14, 2005
FREDERICK, Colo., Nov. 14 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received a production order for 10,000 vehicle auxiliary motors with initial deliveries beginning in February, 2006. Following delivery of the initial production units, subsequent ... Continue reading
Universal Power Group Features New Automotive Accessory Line at 2005 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas
Nov 14, 2005
CARROLLTON, Texas--Nov. 14, 2005--Universal Power Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zunicom, Inc., (OTCBB:ZNCM), exhibited at AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) held in Las Vegas, November 1st through 4th, 2005. This convention is attended by more than 105,000 trade visitors from 124 countries, making ... Continue reading
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