CPSC, HiPer Technology Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Wheels
Jul 1, 2005
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled prod ... Continue reading
Delphi Completes Sale of Battery Product Line to Johnson Controls Inc.
Jul 1, 2005
TROY, Mich., July 1 -- In line with its ongoing portfolio- restructuring plan, Delphi Corp. has sold its battery product line, with the exception of two U.S. operations, to Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls Inc., for $202.5 million. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The business sold inclu ... Continue reading
Samsung, Audi Introduce Mobile-to-Car Stereo Technology
Jul 1, 2005
Seoul July 1, 2005; Kim Sung-jin writing for the Korea Times reported that Samsung Electronics and German automaker Audi have teamed up to introduce Bluetooth technology that enables users to listen to MP3 music files from their mobile handsets in Hi-Fi stereo over the car’s stereo system. The world’s third ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2005
Just wanted to make sure you received this‹ let me know if you have any questions. Have a good weekend! Thanks Joe Foster RBI Communications / Autobytel inc. 323.960.1360 x13 Are DVD Players Driving Drivers to Distraction or Keeping Kids Quiet? 61% of Drivers Surveyed in Autobytel Snap Poll Say DVDs Are Potent ... Continue reading
1000 Mufflers for Sale - Could be a bargain
Jun 30, 2005
My name is Rich Major and I recently purchased an old building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. My intent is to renovate the building for our business office. The previous occupant of the building operated an auto parts wholesale business. When they closed the business in 1985 they left all inventory in the building which in ... Continue reading
3M "Invisable Bra" Plastic Stick-on Film Available To Protect Front-End Parts From Chips
Jun 30, 2005
SAN ANTONIO, June 30 -- With more new vehicles purchased during the summer and fall than at any other time of year, it's a good time for consumers to remember that there are a number of ways to protect that investment. In addition to such programs as extended warranties and fabric protection, one of the most important ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2005
DETROIT, June 30 -- Auto buffs, collectors of automotive memorabilia and anyone else interested in acquiring sales literature, advertisements, shop and owners manuals, photographs and automotive materials of all kinds will want to attend The National Automotive History Collection's Duplicates Sale July 30 - August 1, 2 ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tire Sees Red - Ferrari Red - at Red Driving Experience
Jun 30, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, June 29 -- Dunlop tire marketing officials are seeing red, and they couldn't be happier. Nothing like a school of red-hot Ferrari sports cars on Dunlop performance tires to bring a smile to one's face. Dunlop North America announced today that it is a major sponsor and would supply SP Sport 9000 ultra-perf ... Continue reading
Goodyear: Off-The-Road Tire Demand Sparks Tire Care Interest
Jun 29, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, June 29 -- Those large hard-to-find tires in the mining and construction industries are finally getting some respect. Goodyear's sales force says skyrocketing tire demand is even making basic tire care popular at work sites. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Tim Good, off-the-roa ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Maps for New Mobile Navigation Module
Jun 29, 2005
Nokia Wireless GPS Module Upgrades to NAVTEQ Digital Map Data CHICAGO, June 29 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, will now supply map data for the Nokia Wireless GPS Module LD-1W. The Nokia Wireless GPS Module, which connects to compatible mobile p ... Continue reading
Amerityre's Full-size Non-pneumatic Temporary Passenger Tire Passes Testing
Jun 29, 2005
BOULDER CITY, Nev., June 29 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced today that its full-size non-pneumatic [no-air] passenger car tire has passed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 129 testing. In April 2005, Amerityre announced that non-pneumatic tires for compact and mid-sized vehicles had passed ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Signs Two Contracts for 300 GPS Units Per Month
Jun 29, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 28 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom GPS has entered into a distribution agreement with Seattle, WA-based Auto Dealers GPS Services, LLC (http://www.autodealersgps.com/). Navicom GPS has also signed an agreement with AutoMax of Arlington, Texas. Initially, bot ... Continue reading
"Meet Mikey" Stars and Stripes Sweepstakes
Jun 28, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information: Mike Rearden Mike_Rearden@genpt.com 770-859-2504 "Meet Mikey" Stars and Stripes Sweepstakes Atlanta, GA (June 28, 2005) - To help celebrate the 4th of July this year, NAPA AUTO PARTS is offering a grand prize to one randomly selected winner to meet Michael Waltrip - driver of ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Assurance Featuring TripleTred Technology Wins IDEA Design Award
Jun 28, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, June 27 -- Goodyear's popular "any condition" tire, Assurance featuring TripleTred Technology, won a Silver IDEA in the 2005 Industrial Design Excellence Awards, North America's leading tiremaker announced today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The competition, co-sponsored by t ... Continue reading
Kumho Locates its China Headquarters in Tianjin
Jun 27, 2005
TIANJIN, China, June 27 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- South Korea-based Kumho Group recently announced plans to invest US$20 million in the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area (TEDA) in order to set up a development center with 300 senior researchers. Thus, the future Tianjin Kumho Tire Co., Ltd will be develo ... Continue reading
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