Mar 24, 2005
Toyota is First Car Maker to Ship SRS Technologies in USA SANTA ANA, Calif., March 23 -- SRS Labs, Inc. , one of the world's leading providers of audio enhancement technology, today announced that Toyota is shipping SRS technologies as standard features in the base sound system of their flagship sedan line, the all-new ... Continue reading
Valeo Bio Clip(TM) Provides the Best In-Cabin Air Quality
Mar 23, 2005
PARIS, March 23 -- Valeo today announces the launch of a revolutionary cartridge called Bio Clip(TM). This anti-bacteria diffuser for cabin air filters offers an effective response to a major concern of all motorists, providing clean and odor-free air in the passenger compartment. Valeo is a leading manufacturer of HVA ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Elects Jeffrey Augustin Vice President and Corporate Officer
Mar 23, 2005
MILWAUKEE, March 23 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) announced that Jeffrey G. Augustin, has been named corporate controller and was elected as a vice president and corporate officer. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Mr. Augustin will focus on the financial performance of the business and be ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces Plans to Offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Mar 23, 2005
SIRIUS Planned for 2005 X-Type, X-Type Wagon, S-Type and XJ Sedan NEW YORK, March 23 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Jaguar plans to offer SIRIUS as a dealer-installed accessory in the following 2005 model year vehicle lines beginning this May: * 2005 X-Type * 2005 X-Type Wagon * 2005 S-Type * 2005 XJ Se ... Continue reading
Mar 23, 2005
Hyundai Motor America and XM Satellite Radio FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. and WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Hyundai Motor America and XM Satellite Radio today announced that Hyundai will be the first automaker to launch XM as standard, factory-installed equipment in every vehicle across its entire model line-up. Starting in 2006, ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio to be Available on All-New Mercedes-Benz M-Class Vehicles
Mar 23, 2005
SIRIUS to be Offered as a Factory-Installed Option on the Next Generation M-Class Sport Utility NEW YORK and MONTVALE, N.J., March 23 -- Mercedes-Benz USA and SIRIUS Satellite Radio , today announced the availability of SIRIUS as a factory-installed option on the next-generation 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Sports Utilit ... Continue reading
WSI Industries Reports 40% Sales Increase Over Prior Year
Mar 23, 2005
MINNEAPOLIS--March 22, 2005--WSI Industries, Inc. today reported net sales of $3,654,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 ended February 27, 2005, an increase of 40% from the year-earlier quarter of $2,615,000. The Company posted net income of $28,000 or $.01 per share, compared to $54,000 or $.02 per share in the ... Continue reading
O'Donnell Named President of North American Lubricants
Mar 22, 2005
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--March 22, 2005--Chuck O'Donnell has been named the new president of North American Lubricants (NAL) Company. O'Donnell replaces Garry Rooney, who resigned in February to pursue other interests. O'Donnell, 62, joins NAL after a distinguished career in the oil supply and oil change industries ... Continue reading
Godzilla V.Mothra : GE Capital Pulls $2bln GM Credit Line
Mar 22, 2005
NEW YORK March 22, 2005; Reuters reporteded that General Electric Co.'s GE Capital unit has withdrawn a $2 billion loan facility for General Motors and its suppliers, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. GM, which slashed its 2005 profit outlook last week due to a lagging U.S. auto market, will now provide its own ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Acquire Delphi's Global Automotive Battery Business
Mar 22, 2005
MILWAUKEE, March 22 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced that it had signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Delphi Corporation's global automotive battery business for approximately $212.5 million, subject to adjustments. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Additionally, in conj ... Continue reading
Digital Performance Launches Industry's Largest Motorcycle Directory
Mar 22, 2005
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 21 -- Digital Performance Inc. (DPI), creator of RaceIndustry.com, StreetPerformance.com and DirtDirectory.com, the world's largest and easiest to use performance aftermarket directory search engines, launches 2WheelPerformance.com, the world's largest online motorcycle directory. 2WheelPerfor ... Continue reading
New Embedded KVH TracVision Automotive Satellite TV System Featured on Cadillac Limo
Mar 21, 2005
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--March 21, 2005-- Cadillac Escalade Executive Edition (ESVe) Limo is First Vehicle Equipped with Embedded Satellite TV System, Offering a Sleek Profile and 125+ Channels of Live DIRECTV Service in the Car KVH Industries, Inc., and Cadillac have redefined luxury and executive transportation with the fir ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor CEO Named World Trader of the Year
Mar 21, 2005
Promotes Free Trade to Boost Global Economy TROY, Mich., March 21 -- Global corporations must continue to push for free trade around the world as the best way to help propel continued economic growth, Charles G. "Chip" McClure, chairman, CEO and president of ArvinMeritor, Inc. , said in a speech delivered Friday to the ... Continue reading
ZF Names Ed Frutig Vice President of Customer Strategy for North America
Mar 21, 2005
NORTHVILLE, Mich., March 21 -- ZF -- a leading worldwide automotive supplier of driveline and chassis technology -- named Ed Frutig Vice President of Customer Strategy for ZF Group NAO. Frutig previously held the position of Global Customer Director for Ford and General Motors, responsible for axle systems business acq ... Continue reading
LubricantsUniversity.com Launched
Mar 21, 2005
SAN RAMON, Calif.--March 21, 2005--ChevronTexaco Products Company, a leading provider of engine oils, lubricants, coolants and related solutions, today announced the launch of LubricantsUniversity.com, an online training and informational resource for individuals in the lubrication and maintenance markets serving the c ... Continue reading
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