TRW Automotive Launches Its Next Generation Active Control Retractor Seatbelt System
Mar 1, 2005
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 28 -- TRW Occupant Safety Systems Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today unveiled its next generation TRW Active Control Retractor system. The new product offers improved packaging flexibility and additional functionality compared to TRW's first generation active seatbe ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Corporation Enters Agreement to Purchase Goodyear Farm Tire Business
Feb 28, 2005
QUINCY, Ill.--Feb. 28, 2005--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's North American farm tire business. The closing is subject to government approval and to Titan reaching an agreement with the United St ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Sell North American Farm Tire Assets
Feb 28, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has reached agreement with Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., to sell its North American farm tire assets, including its manufacturing plant, property and equipment in Freeport, Ill., and inventories, pend ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Raises Additional Capital for Expansion
Feb 28, 2005
CINCINNATI--Feb. 28, 2005--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a retailer and national franchiser in the light truck and SUV after market accessory industry and wholly owned Auto Preservation, Inc. (AP) a single source provider to automotive dealerships for their new vehicle preparation, environmental protection packages, ... Continue reading
Pressure from OEMs continues to Dampen Shocks Revenue Growth
Feb 28, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 28, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13184) has announced the addition of Global Market Review For OE Shock Absorbers - Forecasts To 2010 to their offering The global shock absorber market is technically mature with competition firmly centred on price. Despite ... Continue reading
Virtual Services Selects Bianchi Public Relations as PR Agency of Record
Feb 28, 2005
TROY, Mich., Feb. 28 -- Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. announced today it has expanded its clientele with the addition of Virtual Services, Inc., a technology company serving automotive suppliers. The announcement was made by D. Mark Ratliff, president and CEO of Madison Heights, Mich.-based Virtual Services, and Richa ... Continue reading
Bandy Carroll Hellige Advertising Lands Big O Tires Account
Feb 28, 2005
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 28 -- Bandy Carroll Hellige Advertising announced today that it has been retained as agency of record for Big O Tires. The advertising agency will be handle marketing and advertising assignments for the Louisville metro market and some contiguous secondary markets for the tire retailer. Bandy Carr ... Continue reading
Driver's Auto Repair Opens Newest Location
Feb 25, 2005
HOUSTON, Feb. 25 -- Cars fixed right the first time and service with a smile seems to be the recipe for success in the auto repair industry. The opening of Driver's Auto Repair is proof of that. By providing the very best in both customer service and auto service, this company has been able to expand to its third locat ... Continue reading
Voith to Acquire American-Based Premier-Group
Feb 25, 2005
HEIDENHEIM, Germany--Feb. 25, 2005--Voith Industrial Services, a Group Division of Voith AG, Heidenheim, Germany, intends to purchase Premier, an American-based automotive services company headquartered in Cincinnati. Premier is a subsidiary of Durr AG, Stuttgart, Germany. The planned acquisition is subject to the appr ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Lear Corporation today announced that for the third consecutive year, the automotive interior supplier ranked #1 in the Motor Vehicle Parts sector in FORTUNE magazine's America's Most Admired Companies annual survey. FORTUNE selected the ten largest companies by revenue in 64 industries, i ... Continue reading
Mobile Air Conditioning Society's Tips to Keep Your Car's Air Conditioning System Cool
Feb 25, 2005
LANSDALE, Pa., Feb. 25 -- The weather will soon be getting warmer and you'll want to enjoy the climate comfort provided by your car's air conditioning system. Proper and professional maintenance of your car's A/C system will not only keep you cool, but help protect the environment. April is designated as Car Care Aware ... Continue reading
Parts Company R&B, Inc. Reports Sales and Earnings
Feb 25, 2005
COLMAR, Pa., Feb. 25 -- R&B, Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 25, 2004. The Company also announced a 2-for-1 stock split on its common stock, payable in the form of a stock dividend of one share for each share held. For the fourth quarter ended December 25, 2004, sal ... Continue reading
GM SPO Recognizes Partnering Efforts At Local Celebration
Feb 25, 2005
Reno, NV - General Motors Service and Parts Operations, along with Senator Harry Reid, the state of Nevada, the city of Reno, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) and the UAW celebrated successful partnerships at the new GM SPO Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Reno, NV today. "We're honored to ... Continue reading
Innovative Telematics Solution to Hit the Road
Feb 25, 2005
Samsung Electronics, Siemens, ScanSoft, SiRF, Xilinx and Magneti Marelli Partner With Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 24 -- Microsoft Corp.'s Automotive Business Unit is collaborating with Samsung Electronics, ScanSoft, Siemens, SiRF, Xilinx and Magneti Marelli to develop a flexible, low-cost ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces 2004 Fourth Quarter Net Income Results Up 68%
Feb 25, 2005
CHICAGO--Feb. 24, 2005--LKQ Corporation today reported results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004, with revenue of $113.8 million for the quarter and $424.8 million for the year. This represents growth over 2003 of 35% for the quarter and 30% for the full year. Net income was $5.0 million for the q ... Continue reading
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