ArvinMeritor Reports Fiscal Year 2005 Second-Quarter Results
May 3, 2005
TROY, Mich., May 3 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) -- Sales of $2.3 billion, up 14 percent from the same period last year. -- Record Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) sales of $1,032 ... Continue reading
Mom's on the Road More, Shows Need for More Preventative Maintenance
May 3, 2005
Study Reveals Mothers Drive 20 Percent More Than Average Driver BETHESDA, Md., May 2 -- Whether it's driving to the grocery store, or taking the kids to soccer practice, mothers drive more than the average motorist, according to the Car Care Council Women's Board. "Today's dramatic increases in gas prices and all of th ... Continue reading
Walker Helping Consumers Enhance Vehicle Sound and Performance With 'Muffler Mania' Cash Rebate
May 3, 2005
Cash-Back Offer with Purchase of Walker Quiet-Flow(R)3 Mufflers or Exhaust Assemblies MONROE, Mich., May 2 -- Consumers who enhance the sound and performance of their vehicles' exhaust system with a Walker(R) Quiet-Flow(R)3 muffler or welded exhaust assembly in May will be eligible to receive a $40 cash rebate through ... Continue reading
Airbee Acquires Leading Automotive Anti-Theft Device Company
May 3, 2005
ROCKVILLE, Md.--May 2, 2005--Airbee Wireless, Inc. (OTC:ABEW) today announced the acquisition of Rancho Cordova, California-based Identity, Inc., a leading distributor of automotive anti-theft devices to America's 22,000 new car dealerships. Using advanced short-range wireless technology, Identity's products provide to ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Announces Purchase of Midwest Auto Parts Distributors
May 3, 2005
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--May 2, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all of the outstanding stock of W.E. Lahr Company and its subsidiary Midwest Auto Parts Distributors ("Midwest"), and affiliates, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. Under ... Continue reading
Hella Xenon Lighting Technology Lights Up The Forest
May 2, 2005
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., May 2 -- With its powerful xenon work lamps turning night into day, Hella is setting new standards for light performance, service life and design for heavy-duty forestry vehicles. That advanced xenon technology and Hella's rigorous heavy-duty work lamps and bulbs will be on display from May 5-7 at ... Continue reading
May 2, 2005
DETROIT, May 2 -- Bentley and BMW are making big noises this week at TheCarConnection.com, http://www.thecarconnection.com/ . Drive along with TCC in the new Continental Flying Spur to find out why Bentley's ultra-luxury sales are the envy of Maybach and Rolls-Royce. And see what the British marque may have in store fo ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Launches National TV Ad for Wagner Brand ThermoQuiet Brake Pads
May 2, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 2, 2005--A new national television advertising campaign featuring the Wagner(R) ThermoQuiet(R) brake pad is expected to strengthen product familiarity among millions of drivers across the U.S. and Canada, just in time for spring maintenance. Wagner products are manufactured and marketed by Federa ... Continue reading
ICA Security Systems to distribute SmarTire for Motorcycles in France
May 2, 2005
Leading distributor of motorcycle anti-theft systems adds SmarTire to its product line RICHMOND, BC, May 2 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today announced that ICA Security Systems is distributing its SmarTire for Motorcycles product in France. ICA Systems is the largest manufacturer and distributor of motorcycl ... Continue reading
Champion Sparks Renault's Fourth Straight Formula One Grand Prix Race Win, 101st Overall
May 2, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 2, 2005--Champion(R) spark plugs have helped power four consecutive 2005 Formula One Grand Prix wins in 2005, including the 100th and 101st F-1 victory overall for the Renault team. Champion, the "Performance Driven" brand of spark plugs, is manufactured by Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) ... Continue reading
AMSOIL Adds Donaldson Filters for Heavy Duty Applications
May 2, 2005
SUPERIOR, Wis.--May 2, 2005--AMSOIL INC. (www.AMSOIL.com) of Superior Wisconsin announced today that it has made available to its dealer network Donaldson Company, Inc.'s full line of aftermarket Heavy Duty Air, Oil, Coolant, Fuel, and Hydraulic Filters. The advanced technologies from Donaldson filters include such ind ... Continue reading
Bosal and Delphi Announce Strategic Exhaust Alliance
May 2, 2005
TROY, Mich., and LUMMEN, Belgium, May 2 -- Delphi Corp. and Belgium-based Bosal Group announced today a new strategic alliance to offer complete exhaust systems for the global original equipment (OE) market. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The non-equity based alliance, to be known as B ... Continue reading
U.S. HISPANIC CHAMBER PRESIDENT IS NEW FORD SUPPLIER DIVERSITY LEADER
May 1, 2005
* Armando Ojeda, formerly president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will replace Renaldo Jensen as the new director of Ford Supplier Diversity Development. Jensen is retiring after a distinguished 27-year career with Ford. DEARBORN, Mich., April 29, 2005 – Armando Ojeda, form ... Continue reading
Bridgestone to Build Fourth Tire Plant in China
Apr 30, 2005
Tokyo (JCNN) - On April 27, Bridgestone announced a plan to construct a plant in the city of Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China, to produce radial tires for trucks and buses. The company's fourth tire plant in China and the 50th in the world, Bridgestone (Huizhou) Tire will serve to keep up with high growth in the Chin ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2005
NASCAR Nextel Cup Series -- Race No. 9 -- Aaron's 499 NASCAR Busch Series -- Race No. 10 -- Aaron's 312 Talladega Superspeedway (2.66-mile speedway) -- Talladega, Ala. Fast Facts for April 29-May 1, 2005 Tire: Goodyear Eagle Speedway Radials Number of Tires: Nextel Cup: Left-side -- 1,100 Right-side -- 1,100; Busch Ser ... Continue reading
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