RepairOne(R) Reports Record-Setting Revenue
Apr 7, 2005
Second Location Boosts Top Line DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 7 -- RepairOne(R) Automotive Concepts, LLC has reported record-setting revenue for the month of March and for the first quarter of 2005. March 2005 revenue at the company's original location in Port Orange, Fla., increased 19 percent over 2004, ending the first ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops Smaller, Lighter Components for Large Hybrid Vehicles
Apr 7, 2005
TOKYO, April 7 -- DENSO Corporation has developed four new components for hybrid vehicles: a hybrid control computer; a battery- monitoring unit; a DC-DC converter, and an electric compressor for air conditioning systems. All are smaller and lighter than conventional components, but still able to meet the needs of toda ... Continue reading
CoCreate Announces Breaking Point: An Automotive Supplier Event
Apr 7, 2005
Profiting From Collaborative Design and Product Development FORT COLLINS, Colo. and SINDELFINGEN, Germany, April 6 -- CoCreate Software, Inc., a leading provider of flexible CAD and collaborative PLM software applications, today announced Breaking Point: An Automotive Supplier Event, profiting from collaborative design ... Continue reading
SmarTire begins shipping enhanced motorcycle product
Apr 6, 2005
New sensor design enables SmarTire system to fit more motorcycle types and rim sizes RICHMOND, BC, April 6 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today announced that it has begun shipments of its enhanced SmarTire for Motorcycles product. The new product includes a redesigned sensor that enables the system to fit a gr ... Continue reading
APA Names Hi-Tech as Approved Vendor for Engines and Cylinder Heads
Apr 6, 2005
LENEXA, Kan., April 6 -- Automotive Parts Associates, Inc. (APA) has granted approved vendor status to Hi-Tech for engines and cylinder heads. "For some time now, our members have challenged our management team to add a very high quality engine and cylinder head program. While virtually all rebuilders claim to offer O. ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Elwyn Murray as Executive Vice President
Apr 6, 2005
ROANOKE, Va., April 6 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that Elwyn Murray will join the Company effective April 18, 2005 as Executive Vice President, Administration. He will assume executive responsibility for the Company's Information Technology, Logistics, and Corporate Purchasing departments and other admi ... Continue reading
NADA Joins National Tire Safety Campaign
Apr 6, 2005
MCLEAN, Va., April 6 -- In an effort to advance automotive safety, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has joined the "Be Tire Smart - Play Your Part" national tire safety campaign, sponsored by the Rubber Manufacturers Association. The campaign is designed to raise awareness among drivers about the impo ... Continue reading
Demand for Greater Infotainment Value Doubles Revenues of Automotive Infotainment Systems Market
Apr 6, 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif.--April 6, 2005--The automotive infotainment systems market, which contains rear-seat entertainment systems, compressed audio players, and satellite radio/television systems, is witnessing high growth rates in all product segments. The market is looking to capitalize on this lead and strategize for gre ... Continue reading
Multigrade Diesel Engine Oil Meets New European ACEA E7-04 Specification
Apr 6, 2005
SAN RAMON, Calif.--April 5, 2005--ChevronTexaco Products Company (ChevronTexaco), a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced that its premium Chevron Delo(R) 400 Multigrade SAE 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil meets the new European ACEA E7-04 specification. The ACEA E7-04 specif ... Continue reading
Speedteq-Ti Enters The Formula One Industry
Apr 6, 2005
PHOENIX--April 5, 2005--Speedteq-Ti, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:SDTQ), an innovator in titanium fasteners and other state of the art Titanium products, has started work on prototype titanium fasteners and other products for several Formula One "F1" Teams and their First Tier Suppliers in Europe. Speedteq-Ti CEO, Bradley Miller, ... Continue reading
SEMA Works with California Officials to Resolve Hot Rod Titling and Registration Dilemma
Apr 6, 2005
DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--April 5, 2005--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is working with officials from the California Attorney General's office to seek a reasonable solution to California's motor vehicle registration and titling process so that specialty vehicles, including street rods, kit cars and repli ... Continue reading
Delphi Hits 5 Millionth Satellite Radio Milestone
Apr 5, 2005
More people listen to satellite radio on Delphi hardware than on any other brand; Success validates growth strategy TROY, Mich., April 5 -- Delphi Corp. announced today it has sold 5 million satellite radio receivers to retail and automotive customers. The company is the first satellite hardware manufacturer to achieve ... Continue reading
SmarTire offered on Western RV's Alpine Coach line
Apr 5, 2005
SmarTire's active tire monitoring system now available on luxury line of motorhomes RICHMOND, BC, April 5 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today announced that Western Recreational Vehicles Inc. is offering SmarTire's active tire pressure monitoring system as optional equipment on their prestigious Alpine Coach L ... Continue reading
Hella to Showcase Electronics Technology at SAE
Apr 5, 2005
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 5 -- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. will feature its intelligent vehicle power-management and electronic-distribution systems at the SAE World Congress, April 11-14, 2005, at Booth 1433 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. The lighting, body-control and climate-control systems required by modern vehicles ... Continue reading
Magna announces new appointments
Apr 4, 2005
AURORA, ON, April 4 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) ("Magna") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Donald Walker and Siegfried Wolf as Magna's co-Chief Executive Officers. Frank Stronach relinquishes the position of interim Chief Executive Officer that he assumed on a ... Continue reading
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