Jun 21, 2005
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--June 20, 2005--Thales' (Tal - ess) navigation business, global provider of Magellan(R) GPS products and the creators of Hertz NeverLost(R), introduced today the new Magellan RoadMate(TM) 760, an even easier to use portable vehicle navigation system boasting SayWhere(TM), an industry-first text-to-s ... Continue reading
HIGH PERFORMANCE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN EDELBROCK SCHOLARSHIPS
Jun 20, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif. - (June 16, 2005) – At Edelbrock, high performance is a way of life. Today, two high-performing Southland high school seniors – with an aptitude for cars – were honored as recipients of the 2005 Vic and Nancy Edelbrock Scholarships. South Torrance High School’s Thomas Butler and ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Testing Tracking and Motorcycle Recovery Unit With Harley-Davidson Dealership
Jun 20, 2005
Navicom GPS Aggressively Marketing to Motorcycle Industry as a Security Device SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 20 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that it has begun a test program with one of the largest Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Dealerships located in Southern California. Unlike some competitors' service that only work in th ... Continue reading
Company-Owned NAPA Auto Parts Stores Implement FraudWatch as Loss Prevention Solution
Jun 20, 2005
TORONTO--June 20, 2005--Triversity Inc., the fastest growing international provider of customer-centric retail solutions, today announced that NAPA Auto Parts has selected FraudWatch(TM) as its loss prevention solution. NAPA Auto Parts is a leading distributor for auto parts under the NAPA brand. The company chose Frau ... Continue reading
Michelin Statement About Catastrophic Tire Failure - Indianapolis F1 Grand Prix
Jun 19, 2005
Sunday June 19, 2005; The intensive investigations that have been undertaken in the last 24 hours by our laboratory and technical teams in France and United States concerning the incidents that occurred on the Toyota cars during the free practice test of Friday, have allowed Michelin to reach the following conclusions. ... Continue reading
BFGoodrich Tires in the World Rally Championship From 2006
Jun 18, 2005
PARIS, June 17 -- Starting from 2006, Michelin Group will pursue its technological and sporting involvement in World Rally Championship with its BFGoodrich Tires brand. This decision strengthens BFGoodrich Tires' current racing implication in the Rally Raid World Cup, in the Dakar Rally, as well as in numerous Northern ... Continue reading
New Ford Supply Chain Initiative Supported by Automotive Logistics
Jun 17, 2005
LONDON, June 17 -- A radical initiative aimed at greater supply chain transparency has been announced by Dr Bert Bong, Manager of Finished Vehicle Logistics at Ford Europe and Automotive Logistics is pleased to announce its involvement in the scheme. In a strategy designed to encourage new synergies for improving logis ... Continue reading
Mexico President Visits New Littelfuse Piedras Negras Mexico Plant
Jun 17, 2005
DES PLAINES, Ill.--June 16, 2005--Littelfuse, Inc. today welcomed Vicente Fox, President of Mexico, to the company's new 98,000 square-foot manufacturing plant located in Piedras Negras, Mexico. The visit marked the opening of the new plant and highlighted Littelfuse's dedication to establishing an environment that is ... Continue reading
Allied Capital Invests $127.0 Million in Meineke Car Centers
Jun 16, 2005
WASHINGTON--June 16, 2005--Allied Capital Corporation announced today that it has invested $127.0 million to finance a management-led recapitalization of Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. Allied Capital's investment took the form of senior debt, second lien debt, subordinated notes and non-voting common equity. Management ... Continue reading
Valence Technology Presents at 5th International Advanced Automotive Battery Conference
Jun 15, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas--June 15, 2005--Valence Technology, Inc. , developers of Saphion(R) technology, the industry's first commercially available, safe, large-format lithium-ion battery technology, announced it is presenting at the 7th edition of the Batteries Congress on June 16, 2005, in Paris, France. At the conference, Dr. ... Continue reading
Experienced Technology Executive Appointed to Broaden DriveCam Markets, Products and Services
Jun 15, 2005
SAN DIEGO--June 15, 2005--DriveCam, Inc., the leader in knowledge-based systems that improve driving behavior, today announced that Doron Lurie has been named vice president, marketing and business development. Lurie is responsible for developing new markets, products and services, and building sales channels and allia ... Continue reading
Tango Gives Update on Proposed Name Change and Launches Corporate Website
Jun 15, 2005
CALGARY, Alberta--June 15, 2005--Tango Incorporated (Pink Sheets:TNGO) wants a piece of the multi-billion dollar wholesale automotive industry and has taken a new direction and a new name to get there. To update its image and augment the company's new business plan and market strategy, TNGO has unveiled its proposed na ... Continue reading
Delphi Completes $2.8 Billion Refinancing Plan
Jun 15, 2005
Successful refinancing should provide company with liquidity and flexibility to continue its transformation TROY, Mich., June 15 -- Delphi Corp. announced the completion of its $2.8 billion refinancing plan, comprised of a $1.8 billion secured revolving credit facility and a $1.0 billion secured term loan. Delphi belie ... Continue reading
Sirius Satellite Radio Will Expand Network Capacity By 25 Percent
Jun 14, 2005
Washington DC June 14, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that "Satellite radio operator Sirius Satellite Radio said on Monday it has developed a new technology that will initially increase its network capacity by about 25 percent, which analysts say may speed its ability to offer services like video in cars,” r ... Continue reading
Ten Steps to Keep Your Tires - and Your Family - Safe on the Roads This Summer
Jun 14, 2005
MCLEAN, Va., June 14 -- Before hitting the roads this summer, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) urges you to take a few minutes to check the condition of your tires. Well-maintained tires keep your car safer, help it last longer, and save you money, too. These tips will help to keep your tires in good ... Continue reading
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