Visteon Receives Recognition From CARQUEST For Outstanding Performance
May 13, 2005
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 13 -- Visteon Corporation received a prestigious honor for outstanding performance from CARQUEST Auto Parts, a significant Visteon aftermarket customer. Visteon was one of 17 suppliers to receive top honors at CARQUEST'S annual supplier recognition dinner. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
Cell Phones and PDAs; Tomorrow's Navigation Systems
May 13, 2005
MINNETONKA, Minn.--May 13, 2005--Aside from commercial or marine applications, most global positioning systems (GPS) are installed in cars--helping people get from point A to B while driving. But a new breed of navigation systems is about to change this as millions of consumers will soon get driving directions via thei ... Continue reading
Yokohama Rubber to Build Thai Plant for SUV and Light Truck Tires
May 13, 2005
Tokyo Aki Tsukioka writing for JCNN reported today that Yokohama Rubber announced its decision to manufacture sport utility vehicle and light truck tires in Thailand. The company will invest 11.5 billion yen ($ 107 mil) to build a manufacturing plant in the Amata City Industrial Estate, Rayong Province. Construction wi ... Continue reading
Bridgestone to Produce Passenger Car and Light Truck Tires in Hungary
May 13, 2005
Tokyo May 12, 2005;(JCNN) - Bridgestone's wholly owned subsidiary Bridgestone Europe NV/SA will build a tire plant in Hungary. The new plant will manufacture radial tires for passenger vehicles and light trucks. Bridgestone plans to invest a total of about 190 million euros in plant and equipment. BIRD (Bridgestone Inn ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports Net Loss from Continuing Operations
May 13, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--May 12, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen weeks (first quarter) ended April 30, 2005. Operating Results Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2005 were $564,226,000, 0 ... Continue reading
CarMax Technicians Provide Expert Advice for Summer Car Care
May 12, 2005
How to Protect Your Car From the Stress of Summer Heat RICHMOND, Va., May 12 -- Summer is fast approaching and vacations will soon begin. Before you leave, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has expert advice on how to make sure your vehicle is ready for your summer road trip. "Most summer vacat ... Continue reading
Hands-Free Phone Devices Not Risk-Free According to AAA Chicago
May 12, 2005
AURORA, Ill., May 12 -- As available research indicates both hands-free and hand-held cell phones pose cognitive distraction to driver's performance, AAA advocates that the safest course of action is to refrain from using a cell phone -- hands-free or otherwise -- while driving. "The hands-free feature is simply a conv ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces Refinancing Action to Maintain Liquidity
May 12, 2005
TROY, Mich., May 12 -- Delphi Corp. said today it intends to amend and upsize its existing $1.5 billion five-year revolving credit facility, while providing collateral to lenders. Delphi is also seeking to put in place secured term loans to preserve its liquidity position. These facilities will supercede the company's ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Announces 1st Quarter Results
May 12, 2005
ANDERSON, Ind., May 12 -- Remy International, Inc. ("Remy International" or the "Company"), a leading, manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy duty systems and Remy brand starters and alternators, diesel engines, locomotive products and hybrid power technology, today announced net sales o ... Continue reading
May 12, 2005
General Motors' Mobile Digital Media Player Offers Customers an Industry-Leading Entertainment Vehicle LOS ANGELES, May 12 -- PhatNoise, an innovator in bringing digital media to the automobile, today announced industry-leading partnerships with Nickelodeon Networks, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, and vid ... Continue reading
Johnston Elected New Chairman of Visteon Board of Directors
May 11, 2005
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 11 -- Michael F. Johnston, 57, president and chief executive officer of Visteon Corporation , was elected chairman of the board, effective June 1, 2005, by the Visteon Board of Directors at its regularly scheduled meeting. Johnston's new title will be chairman, chief executive officer and ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Announces Winners of Inventory Efficiency Awards
May 11, 2005
O'Reilly Auto Parts and Federal-Mogul Corporation honored CHICAGO, May 11 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive aftermarket's source of automotive information, presented the first-ever Polk Inventory Efficiency Awards today during the 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. T ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Leadership Changes
May 11, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, May 11 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Joseph Copeland, senior vice president of business development, strategy and restructuring, has been named Chief Executive Officer of South Pacific Tyres, the company's 50 percent-owned joint venture in Australia. (Logo: http://www.newscom.c ... Continue reading
Avoid Preventable Vehicle Breakdowns and Increase Your Car¹s Fuel Efficiency
May 11, 2005
I would like to submit the following article on behalf of Trisha Hessinger for The Auto Channel. Please contact Kirsten Berry at 512/432-1802 if you have any questions. Trisha Hessinger, an automotive education specialist and former race car driver, is currently the national spokesperson for Firestone Tire & Service Ce ... Continue reading
Airgo System's CEO Tony Ingram Recognized as Innovator of the Year Fianlist
May 11, 2005
EDMOND, Okla.--May 11, 2005--Airgo Systems, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of commercial tire monitoring, maintenance, and inflation systems, and a member of the Dominion Group of Companies, announces that its CEO, Tony Ingram, was honored by The Journal Record as one of ten finalists for Oklahoma's Innovator of ... Continue reading
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