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Microheat Launches HotShot Wireless, Radio Frequency Technology for Heated Washer Fluid System

Microheat Launches HotShot Wireless, Radio Frequency Technology for Heated Washer Fluid System

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Nov. 1, 2005--Microheat, Inc. introduced today HotShot Wireless, a radio frequency upgrade to HotShot, the revolutionary hot washer fluid windshield cleaning and de-icing system. Microheat's research and development team adapted HotShot's advanced technology into a wireless system that drivers ... Continue reading

Michelin Showcases World Championship Vehicles and Ultra-High Performance Street Cars at SEMA

Michelin Showcases World Championship Vehicles and Ultra-High Performance Street Cars at SEMA

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 1, 2005--Whether dominating the race track with 11 World Championships in 2005 or providing the ultra-high performance Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Sport PS2(TM) tires for the world's fastest production vehicles, Michelin brings the best of both worlds together this week for display at the Specialty Equipment M ... Continue reading

Yahoo! Unveils Automotive Enthusiast Site at 2005 SEMA

Yahoo! Unveils Automotive Enthusiast Site at 2005 SEMA

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 1, 2005--Yahoo! today announced the beta launch of Yahoo! Autos Custom, a new site that provides a suite of online tools and services that enable enthusiasts to find, use, share and expand their automotive knowledge. Premiering today at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show, ... Continue reading

TRW Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results

TRW Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results

LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 1 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today reported third-quarter 2005 financial results with sales of $2.9 billion, an increase of 6.5 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Net earnings for the quarter were $10 million or $0.10 per ... Continue reading

AAPEX and SEMA: Turtle Wax Says "Ice" Formula Is Greatest Advance in Car Polish Since Super Hard Shell

AAPEX and SEMA: Turtle Wax Says "Ice" Formula Is Greatest Advance in Car Polish Since Super Hard Shell

Turtle Wax Ice Polish and Detailer Provide Unprecedented Shine, Protection, Ease of Use CHICAGO, Nov. 1 -- Turtle Wax(R) Inc. introduced a new car polish formula today at the AAPEX and SEMA auto shows in Las Vegas called Turtle Wax(R) Ice(TM) Synthetic Car Polish. Unlike traditional car polish, Turtle Wax Ice is a clea ... Continue reading

TBC Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings

TBC Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 31 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, today reported sales and earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 that were in line with the Company's previous guidance. Net sales in the third quarter increased 9.5% to $521.6 m ... Continue reading

Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass Makes Ordinary SEMA Show Cars Xtraordinary

Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass Makes Ordinary SEMA Show Cars Xtraordinary

WHAT: Vanceva(R) Laminated Glass by Solutia Automotive will be in abundance at this year's SEMA show, both at Solutia's booth and at locations throughout the show. WHEN: November 1-4, 2005 WHO: Solutia Automotive WHERE: Booth #12550 and various locations around the show SEMA Show Las Vegas Convention Center Details: Yo ... Continue reading

Dorman Announces New Aftermarket Brand Strategy

Dorman Announces New Aftermarket Brand Strategy

Consolidation of brands will leverage the strength of the Dorman name and highlights, New Products. New Solutions. New Opportunities. COLMAR, Pa., Oct. 31 -- Since 1918, Dorman Products has been known by a number of different names including Dorman, R & B, Motormite, and Motormite/Dorman. ... Continue reading

XM Satellite Radio Upgrade for New Garmin StreetPilot(TM) Series

XM Satellite Radio Upgrade for New Garmin StreetPilot(TM) Series

The New StreetPilot 2730, 7200 and 7500 Models From Garmin Are the First Portable Navigation Devices to Offer XM NavTraffic Powered by NAVTEQ Traffic With XM Weather and XM Satellite Radio Capability WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- XM Satellite Radio , today announced that Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , is t ... Continue reading

Classic Design Concepts to Show GLASSBACK at SEMA

Classic Design Concepts to Show GLASSBACK at SEMA

WHAT: GLASSBACK Mustang and Chrysler 300 Classic Design Concepts, an original designer and manufacturer of unique OE quality restyling products, will show its GLASSBACK metallic laminated glass roof and unique body kits at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. A Torch Red All-American V6 Mustang and s ... Continue reading

Plexus Systems Named PACE Award Finalist

Plexus Systems Named PACE Award Finalist

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 31 -- Plexus Systems today announced it has been named a finalist for the 2005 Automotive News PACE awards. The PACE awards honor companies for ground-breaking innovation, technological advancement and business performance. Plexus Systems was recognized in the Information Technology and Servic ... Continue reading

Save The World Air, Inc. Signs Its First Distributor Agreement for the Sale of Its ZEFS Devices

Save The World Air, Inc. Signs Its First Distributor Agreement for the Sale of Its ZEFS Devices

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31 -- Save The World Air, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZERO) today announced that it has entered into its first distributor agreement, for the sale of its ZEFS devices in the North American Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) and after-market for motorcycles. The distributor agreement provides for a minimum p ... Continue reading

Hella Offers Compact Xenon Driving Lamp

Hella Offers Compact Xenon Driving Lamp

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- Hella Inc., the aftermarket division of Hella North America, will showcase its high-performance line of Rallye 4000 Xenon headlamps at the 2005 SEMA/AAPEX Show (Nov. 1-4) in Las Vegas. "The new Rallye 4000 Xenon lamps are the logical evolution of xenon performance lighting," says John Remakis, mar ... Continue reading

Garmin Taps XM NavTraffic Powered by NAVTEQ Traffic for Real-Time Data

Garmin Taps XM NavTraffic Powered by NAVTEQ Traffic for Real-Time Data

CHICAGO, Oct. 31 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, and Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the StreetPilot 7200, StreetPilot 7500 and Streetpilot 2730, will offer XM NavTraffic powered by NAVTEQ Traffic(TM), the firs ... Continue reading

Delphi Names New Chief Compliance Officer

Delphi Names New Chief Compliance Officer

TROY, Mich., Oct. 31 -- The Board of Directors of Delphi Corp. named David M. Sherbin, 46, as the company's chief compliance officer (CCO), effective immediately. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The position is in addition to Sherbin's current role as Delphi's vice president and general ... Continue reading

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