SMSC Adds Blue-Chip Automotive Customer Base for Infotainment Networking Applications
Mar 31, 2005
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--March 31, 2005--Reaching a significant milestone in its diversification strategy, SMSC , a leading semiconductor company delivering innovative system solutions spanning analog, digital and mixed-signal technologies, announces the acquisition of OASIS SiliconSystems Holding AG (OASIS), a leader in the d ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2005
PHOENIX--March 30, 2005--On Wednesday, March 30, 2005, CSK Auto Corporation announced that it will postpone the release of its fourth quarter and year-end 2004 financial results. "Due to our review of our lease accounting practices, as well as other matters including a potential voluntary change of inventory accounting ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Names Mario Leone Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Mar 30, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--March 30, 2005--President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont announced today the appointment of Mario Leone as senior vice president and chief information officer and a member of the Strategy Board for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ), effective May 2, 2005. "Mr. Leone's global aut ... Continue reading
Hella Continues Support for Student Competition
Mar 30, 2005
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 30 -- Hella Electronics Corporation will continue its participation in the national Student Auto Skills Competition co-sponsored by Ford Motor Company and the Automobile Association of America (AAA) in 2005, according to Joe Borruso, president and CEO of Hella North America. Since 1991, Hella has ... Continue reading
Timken Receives Vendor of the Year Award From Parts Plus
Mar 30, 2005
Second Consecutive Award CANTON, Ohio, March 30 -- Timken was recently awarded Vendor of the Year for Product Excellence by Parts Plus at its national convention in New Orleans. Timken provides a full line of automotive hub assemblies, bearings and seals to the North American aftermarket through the Parts Plus distribu ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Announces 4th Quarter Results
Mar 29, 2005
ANDERSON, Ind., March 29 -- Remy International, Inc. ("Remy International" or the "Company" and formerly Delco Remy International, Inc.), a leading worldwide manufacturer and remanufacturer of automotive electrical, powertrain products and hybrid drive technologies, today announced net sales of $255.8 million and Adjus ... Continue reading
PHH Arval Announces New Telematics-Powered Service
Mar 29, 2005
PHH Onboard(SM) Clients to Benefit From Risk Reduction, Increased Productivity and Reduced Maintenance Costs SPARKS, Md., March 29 -- PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation , today announced PHH Onboard(SM), a new fleet service powered by telematics. After several years of development and the completion of a succes ... Continue reading
CSK ProShop Named Preferred Supplier to Big O Tires
Mar 29, 2005
PHOENIX, March 29 -- CSK Auto Inc., wholly-owned subsidiary of CSK Auto Corporation , announced today that Big O Tires Inc. has chosen CSK's ProShop wholesale division as a "Preferred Supplier" for its automotive and light truck parts and accessories. This association combines the attributes of both companies, thus enh ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Suggests Ways Consumers Can Save Money & Gas
Mar 29, 2005
Company Celebrates National Car Care Month by Providing Customers with Parts, Products and Car Care Know-How to Maximize Fuel Economy ROANOKE, Va., March 29 -- Consumers can increase fuel mileage, avoid vehicle breakdowns and save between $500 and $1,000 annually on vehicle maintenance and repair by doing the work them ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Names Jueckstock Senior Vice President Powertrain Systems
Mar 29, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--March 28, 2005--President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont announced the appointment of Rainer Jueckstock as senior vice president, Powertrain Systems and a member of the Strategy Board for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ). Mr. Jueckstock will have responsibility for the Company' ... Continue reading
National Car Care Month Set for April
Mar 28, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., March 28 -- For the third consecutive year, National Car Care Month, a nationwide effort to focus motorists' attention on the importance of vehicle care and maintenance, will be held in April, the Car Care Council announced. "When it comes to vehicle safety and dependability, too many motorists are putti ... Continue reading
Matsushita to sell car navigation system in China
Mar 26, 2005
OSAKA March 25, 2005; Japan Today reported that Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said Friday it will sell its bilingual car navigation system in China starting next Wednesday. The DVD car navigation system, Strada CN-D100H, features the first bilingual voice guidance in the industry, supporting Mandarin, the standard ... Continue reading
Mar 25, 2005
PARIS, March 24 -- Valeo today announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of all the shares - held by Bosch Automotive Systems Corp. (Japan) - in its subsidiaries ZVCC and VZCCC, representing respectively 50% and 40% of the share capital and voting rights. At completion, Valeo will control 100% of th ... Continue reading
Goodyear Run-Flats Will Carry High-Performance Jeep
Mar 25, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, March 24 -- The all-new 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, unveiled this week at the New York Auto Show, is loaded with special features -- including four that are a first for a Jeep vehicle. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) High-performance tires with run-flat capability are being ... Continue reading
Continental Showcases Safety Technology on 2006 Jeep(R) Commander
Mar 24, 2005
- ESC among the vehicle's Continental-supplied safety features - NEW YORK, March 24 -- Continental continues its leadership in safety technology supplying many of the safety features found on the new 2006 Jeep(R) Commander, unveiled this week at the New York Auto Show. The Commander is equipped with Continental's elect ... Continue reading
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