Metaldyne to Open Two New Plants in China
Apr 19, 2005
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 19 -- Metaldyne today announced the company is expanding its presence in China with the opening of two new manufacturing facilities: one in Hangzhou, and another breaking ground in Suzhou this summer. The Hangzhou facility, called Metaldyne Chassis Manufacturing Hangzhou, will begin producing ste ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2005
TEMPE, Ariz.--April 19, 2005--Vehicle manufacturers are clamoring for more flexibility in the low-speed, single-wire controller area network (CAN) transceivers currently used in automotive applications. To meet this market demand, Freescale Semiconductor is offering single-wire CAN transceivers that boast 8- and 14-pin ... Continue reading
SaVi Media Group Develops Solution to Reduce Smoke Density in Diesel Engines;COREC System
Apr 19, 2005
ANAHEIM, Calif.--April 19, 2005--SaVi Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SVMI) today announced that the Company has developed a particulate reduction technology that provides a solution to the environmental hazard caused by high smoke density levels in diesel engine emissions. The "Cycloneator", an eco-friendly technology, was ... Continue reading
Award-winning TracVision A5 and DIRECTV Programming to be Available as Dealer-installed Accessory
Apr 19, 2005
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--April 19, 2005--A ride in a stylish Cadillac Escalade sport utility vehicle just became even more entertaining with today's announcement that Cadillac dealers throughout the United States will begin offering the award-winning TracVision(R) A5 automotive satellite TV system from KVH Industries, Inc., a ... Continue reading
AORC Applauds Congressional Effort to Increase Use of Seat Belts in Vehicles
Apr 19, 2005
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC) today commended the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for including a provision in reauthorization legislation for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which would incentivize the use of seat belts by dri ... Continue reading
Rage Gauge: New Study Shows Drivers Less Angry, More Alert When Scent Is Added to Car Environment
Apr 19, 2005
80 percent of survey respondents "feel better" when their cars smell good LEXINGTON, Ky., April 19 -- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 100,000 automobile accidents are caused each year by drivers falling asleep at the wheel, resulting in thousands of injuries and deaths. AAA reports that ... Continue reading
AutoZone Offers Money-Saving Gas Mileage Tips During National Car Care Month
Apr 19, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 19 -- With record-high gas prices, AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, says this is a great time to make sure consumers are getting the most out of every tank. And, with April being National Car Care Month, it is a great time for a spring tune-up to help you do just that. These mo ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
Apr 19, 2005
ATLANTA--April 18, 2005--The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of thirty-one and one-quarter cents ($.3125) per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable July 1, 2005 to shareholders of record June 10, 2005. About Genuine Parts Company Genuine Part ... Continue reading
Citadel Joins 21 Leading Broadcast Groups in Accelerated Rollout of Ibiquity's HD Radio Technology
Apr 19, 2005
LAS VEGAS, April 18 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation and Citadel Broadcasting Corporation announced today that the 6th largest radio group will join the coalition of broadcasters that recently announced accelerated plans to convert AM and FM stations to digital HD Radio(TM) technology. Citadel plans to convert 60 statio ... Continue reading
Karmann Keeps Moving with DeMattia
Apr 19, 2005
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--April 18, 2005--DeMattia Group, one of the Midwest's leading architecture, construction management and real estate development firms, is happy to announce the completion of Karmann USA's newest manufacturing facility. DeMattia provided design/build services for this facility. The new 144,250 SF manufac ... Continue reading
ABI Research: Factory-Fitted Automotive Navigation Faces Growing Threats Across Several Fronts
Apr 19, 2005
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--April 18, 2005--A new study from global market intelligence firm ABI Research has identified a host of new threats that are chipping away at automakers' attempts to increase navigation hardware sales. Depending on the region, automakers have been facing stiffer competition not only from traditional af ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Names Ramzi Hermiz Senior Vice President, Sealing Systems
Apr 19, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 18, 2005--President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont announced today the appointment of Ramzi Hermiz as senior vice president, Sealing Systems and a member of the Strategy Board for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ). "Ramzi brings to Sealing Systems a broad knowledge of the ... Continue reading
U.S. Upgrades Investigation Into Reports That Tailgates Fall Off GM Pickups
Apr 18, 2005
WASHINGTON April 18, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the government has upgraded its investigation into reports that tailgates are falling off the back of some General Motors Corp. pickup trucks without warning. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday said it was reviewing tailgat ... Continue reading
Prolong International Corporation Announces 2004 Financial Results - Oops Again
Apr 18, 2005
IRVINE, Calif., April 18 -- Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL) , (http://www.prolong.com/), a technology driven holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of cost-saving consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products, has announced financial resu ... Continue reading
Smart Batteries Showing Potential for a Vast Variety of Commercial Applications
Apr 18, 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif.--April 18, 2005--Revolutionary developments worldwide are pushing the smart battery technology into a diverse range of applications across several industries of which automotive, healthcare, and electronics hold the greatest potential. Various new classes of secondary lithium, zinc-air, and the nickel ... Continue reading
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