Goodyear Highway Hero Searches for Bob Strickland Family
Jun 10, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, June 10 -- A Texas truck driver -- Goodyear's North American Highway Hero -- is searching for the family whose lives he saved. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Rick Dent, of Diana, Texas and a driver for Groendyke Transport Inc., is looking for Bob Strickland and his children, Me ... Continue reading
Steelworkers and Bridgestone/Firestone Reach Tentative Agreements
Jun 9, 2005
PITTSBURGH--June 9, 2005--The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that tentative agreements have been reached in three contract negotiations covering 6,000 workers at eight U.S. plants. The master contract covers members at Local 7 in Akron, Ohio; Local 138 in Noblesville, Indiana; Local 310 in Des Moines, Iowa; ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
Jun 9, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--June 9, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on July 25, 2005, to shareholders of record on July 11, 2005. The annual dividend of ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Seeks Licenses for ARIS 2000 Selective Catalytic Reduction
Jun 9, 2005
STAMFORD, Conn.--June 9, 2005--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (OTCBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, stated today its intention to step up licensing negotiations with global, tier-one automotive suppliers following strengthened pa ... Continue reading
NEC Electronics America Receives Seventh Consecutive Award From Honda
Jun 9, 2005
NEC Electronics America Recognized for 100 Percent On-Time Delivery of Quality Products SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 8 -- NEC Electronics America, Inc. today announced that Honda North America Purchasing has honored the company with its Delivery Performance Award for excellent delivery service and quality of products. The ... Continue reading
Ford's Al Ver to Lead New Business Entity Nee Visteon
Jun 8, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., June 8 -- Al Ver, Ford Motor Company's current vice president of Advanced and Manufacturing Engineering, has been appointed chief executive officer of the Ford-managed business entity the Company is forming later this year to assume control of 24 Visteon Corp. plants and facilities in North America. Ve ... Continue reading
Extreme Performance Plus Racing Oil Available to race teams and WISSOTA drivers
Jun 8, 2005
For Immediate Release June 7, 2005 Extreme Performance Plus Racing Oil Combines Performance and Quality RED WING, MN, - Wilson Oil Company is the Official Oil of WISSOTA for the 2005 racing season. They also sponsor The Extreme Performance Plus Racing Oil Rookie of the Year category. Wilson Oil Company has been involve ... Continue reading
Harman International Industries, Inc. Announces New Awards
Jun 7, 2005
WASHINGTON--June 7, 2005--Harman International Industries, Inc. today announced two new infotainment awards. One award is for an entry-level entertainment system for Chrysler which integrates AM-FM, DVD, rear seat video, backup camera and hard disc drive with jukebox music management functions. Management expects the a ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2005
Exclusive Relationship Confirms Company's Leadership Position SAN MATEO, Calif., June 7 -- The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing's NASCAR Performance Network and OnStation Corporation, the leading provider of automatic email-based customer lifecycle management (CLM) solutions for automotive dealerships and ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2005
2005 Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings(to print page use landscape mode) data last updated 05/19/2005 Now entering its fourth year, NHTSA's Ease of Use Ratings program continues to prompt child restraint manufacturers to improve their products and make them easier for consumers to use. The purpose of the ratings pr ... Continue reading
Automotive Suppliers to Visit Capitol Hill to Showcase Technology, Discuss Key Industry Issues
Jun 6, 2005
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- More than 100 representatives of the nation's leading automotive and truck suppliers will convene here Wednesday and Thursday, June 8-9, to speak as the "voice of the industry" in meetings with members of Congress on a wide range of industry policy issues. The group, which will include CEOs and ot ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Extend Exclusive Relationship
Jun 6, 2005
- All Ford Brands Included - Expanded Factory Installation Programs Expected - Factory Installed Volumes Expected To Significantly Increase NEW YORK and DETROIT, June 6 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio , and the Ford Motor Company , today announced an agreement that extends SIRIUS' exclusive relationship with Ford through Sep ... Continue reading
Nexus Telocation Systems Ltd. Announces its Financial Results for 2004
Jun 6, 2005
Strategic M&A Results in 113% Growth in Revenues and in Increased Cashflow GIVATAYIM, Israel, June 6 -- Nexus Telocation Systems Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: NXUSF), a leading provider of Stolen Vehicle Retrieval services in Israel, Argentina and Mexico, and a leading provider of Road Side Assistance and Towing Services i ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2005
DOVER, Del., June 5 -- DuPont and Hendrick Motorsports today announced the extension of DuPont's longstanding sponsorship of the #24 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. The new pact builds on an association launched 13 years ago with a flashy "rainbow" paint scheme and a 21-year-old rookie driver nam ... Continue reading
Automotive Data Logger Goes Wireless
Jun 5, 2005
WEITERSTADT, Germany June 5, 2005 -- Si-Gate GmbH, a leader in the field of Automotive Electronic Development has announced the addition of wireless capabilities to their market leading VDL-1000 Automotive Data Logger. This includes WLAN, GSM/GPRS, and Bluetooth. Already being the industry standard for comprehensive ve ... Continue reading
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