Sep 19, 2005
HOUSTON, Sept. 19 -- As part of an initiative to optimize the Jiffy Lube brand and strengthen its position in the fast lube industry, Jiffy Lube International has sold 68 company-owned service centers in the greater Houston, Dallas -- Fort Worth and San Antonio markets to franchise group Allied Lube, Inc. "Jiffy Lube p ... Continue reading
Japanese Tire Maker Sumitomo Announces Agreement to Buy North American Tire Seller TBC
Sep 19, 2005
NEW YORK and WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 19 -- Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA), together with its parent, Sumitomo Corporation, Japan , an integrated global trading company, and TBC Corporation , one of the leading marketers of automotive replacement tires in the U.S., today announced that SCOA has entered into ... Continue reading
Mark Levinson Announces Sponsorship Of MaCartney's U.S. Tour
Sep 17, 2005
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARK LEVINSON ANNOUNCES THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF PAUL McCARTNEY's "US" TOUR Mark Levinson, manufacturers of the world's finest audio and video systems, proudly announces their sponsorship of Paul McCartney's "US" concert tour. The 26-city tour by the legendary artist kicks ... Continue reading
N2Revolution Officially Launches PurigeN98(TM
Sep 16, 2005
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 16, 2005--N2Revolution, Inc., which develops and manufactures environmentally friendly automotive solutions, is pleased to announce that it has officially launched its flagship tire inflation solution, PurigeN98(TM). The much-anticipated event took place on Wednesday, September 15, 2005 at ... Continue reading
Goodyear Appoints de Bok President of its European Union Business
Sep 16, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- Goodyear Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Keegan announced today the appointment of Arthur de Bok, 43, as president of the company's European Union business. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, the business is Goodyear's largest outside of North America with 2004 sales revenues of ... Continue reading
Jaguar and Fashion in Southern California
Sep 16, 2005
Leading designer creates limited-edition driving gloves for iconic luxury auto brand LOS ANGELES, Calif., September 14, 2005 – Luxury brands Jaguar and Zac Posen are collaborating for the first time to create the ultimate in 'must have' driving apparel – exclusive, limited-edition driving gloves. The gloves ... Continue reading
The Timken Company and Steelworkers Union Reach New Agreement
Sep 16, 2005
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The Timken Company and the steelworkers union have reached a new, four-year labor agreement. Members of the steelworkers union voted today to ratify the new contract, which covers approximately 2,700 people at the company's bearing plants in Canton and steel plants in Canton and Wooster, Ohio. ... Continue reading
Brian Shirley Joins Forces with Sunoco Race Fuels
Sep 16, 2005
Press Release BRIAN SHIRLEY JOINS FORCES WITH SUNOCO RACE FUELS Contact: Michelle Petroff, (618) 406-6842 or michelle@michellepetroff.com CHATHAM, IL (September 15, 2005) Brian Shirley Motorsports is proud to announce a new partnership with premium racing fuel manufacturer, Sunoco Race Fuels, for the remainder of th ... Continue reading
UTEK Europe, Ltd. and Fuel FX International, Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance Agreement
Sep 15, 2005
PLANT CITY, Fla. & SAN DIEGO--Sept. 15, 2005--UTEK Europe Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of UTEK Corporation (AMEX:UTK) (LSE-AIM:UTKA), and an innovative technology transfer company, and Fuel FX International, Inc., a developer of proprietary products for improving fuel economy and reducing emissions in vehicle engine ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2005
--Long-standing safety challenges are now being addressed in ways that will bring about dramatic reductions in crashes, injuries and deaths-- FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 15 -- Continental's Automotive Systems division debuted its newest technologies that help protect the driver and passengers from injury and crashes duri ... Continue reading
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE LAUNCHES FALL "NEED NEW TIRES?" CAMPAIGN
Sep 15, 2005
‘Dueler-Ruler’ Sales Aid Returns to Assist Dealers With Proper Tire Selection NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2005) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) has launched the fall phase of its “Need New Tires, One Hundred Dollar Tire Sale.” The campaign, which will be held Sept. ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Adds 40,000 Square Feet to Salem, Ohio Store
Sep 15, 2005
SALEM, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing a national roll up strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, announced today the completion of a 40,000 square foot addition to its Salem Ohio powersports store. "With the additi ... Continue reading
New Key Chain Size Personal GPS Tracking Device Hits the Market
Sep 15, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 15 -- Navicom GPS has introduced the latest technology for personal GPS locating to compete in this exploding marketplace. The new unit is revolutionary with full-featured GPS capability that provides unlimited GPS tracking/locating, an E911-emergency feature, push-button concierge service, two ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2005
ROANOKE, Va.--Sept. 15, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced that it has acquired all the stock of Sharon, Mass.-based Autopart International, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as AI) in an all-cash transaction that clo ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2005
BURSCHEID, Germany, September 15 -- At this year's IAA, Johnson Controls , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics and batteries, is presenting novel occupant protection concepts: two new versions of an active head restraint and an active anti-submarining ramp. The new solutions ... Continue reading
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