Car Care Council Survey Results Reveal Vehicle Owners Not 'Winterizing' Cars
Feb 16, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 16 -- Over 70% of motorists admit that they did not have their cars winterized in preparation for inclement weather, according to a survey conducted by the Car Care Council. "With the risk for breakdowns or being stranded in severe winter weather, we are surprised that more people do not take preven ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Feb 16, 2005
Fourth Quarter Highlights - Net sales increased 5 percent to a new fourth quarter record - Sales from North American Tire Operations increased 4 percent - Sales from International Tire Operations increased 24 percent - Sale of Cooper-Standard Automotive completed for $1.221 billion - Net gain on automotive sale of $112 ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Results - Sale Up Loss Up
Feb 16, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 16, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2004. Financial Summary (in millions) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31 December 31 ------------------ ------------------- 2004 2003 2 ... Continue reading
AutoZone Named Winner of First Walter P. Armstrong Award for Leadership in Corporate Ethics
Feb 16, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Feb. 15, 2005--The Armstrong Allen law firm and The Economic Club of Memphis will present AutoZone, Inc. with the 2005 Walter P. Armstrong, Jr. Award for Leadership in Corporate Ethics at the Economic Club's Annual Black Tie Dinner on February 16, 2005, at the Kemmons Wilson--University of Memphis Holid ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 132nd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
Feb 16, 2005
FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 15 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable March 31, 2005, to stockholders of record at the close of business March 7, 2005. This will mark the 132nd consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2005
CARY, N.C., Feb. 15 -- LORD Corporation's advanced, fully integrated system to provide high-fidelity tactile feel has been expanded to more vehicles throughout Europe. Lift truck manufacturer Linde Group, the first company to incorporate LORD's TFD technology into its all-electric active reach trucks with steer-by-wire ... Continue reading
ACDelco Internet Programs Help Shop Owners Build Customer Satisfaction And Improve Business
Feb 15, 2005
GRAND BLANC, MICH. -- ACDelco's Web Integrated Service Environment (WISE) and WISE Internet Parts (WIP) systems are two key e-Business tools for shop owners. Both systems provide ACDelco Warehouse Distributors (WDs) with a value-added link to their Independent Service Center (ISC) customers and a full line of ACDelco p ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Names New President
Feb 15, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 15 -- NowAuto, Inc. announces today that Keith Tench has joined Navicom GPS as the new President. Keith Tench was hired to drive the company's strategy and vision to become the leader in GPS tracking technology and services. Keith Tench has over 10 years of experience and management roles in Bel ... Continue reading
OSRAM SYLVANIA Helps Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept Light Up the North American Auto Show Circuit
Feb 15, 2005
HILLSBORO, N.H., Feb. 15 -- The new Ford Shelby GR-1 concept, a vehicle presently receiving rave reviews at a number of auto shows in the United States, features the latest light emitting diode (LED) headlamps from OSRAM SYLVANIA. The two-module, LED headlight system on the Shelby GR-1 concept features the distinctive ... Continue reading
In the Driver's Seat: Outsourcing of Vehicle Interior Modules and Systems Gains Ground in Europe
Feb 15, 2005
LONDON, February 15 -- Following its success in North America, the concept of outsourcing modules is rapidly gaining popularity in the European automotive industry. Vehicle manufacturers (VMs) in Europe are fast realising the many advantages of outsourcing interior modules to a new breed of suppliers termed Tier 1 supp ... Continue reading
Steelworkers to Target Bridgestone-Firestone and Nissan on February 16 National Action Day
Feb 15, 2005
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 15, 2005-- Nationwide Informational Rallies to Mark Lack of Progress in Contract Negotiations; Company's Refusal to Invest in North American Manufacturing The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) will hold informational rallies at 200 Nissan dealerships nationwide on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 to pr ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Adam Bergman as Vice President, Investor and Media Relations
Feb 15, 2005
ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 14 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that Adam Bergman has been named to the position of Vice President, Investor and Media Relations. Mr. Bergman will be responsible for communications with investors, financial analysts, media outlets and news professionals. "I am pleased to announce the a ... Continue reading
Motorola Technology Can Provide European Drivers With a Lifeline to Help During an Emergency
Feb 15, 2005
Critical Accident Data Can be Sent to a Public Emergency Call Centre Within Seconds CANNES, France, February 14 -- Motorola, Inc. , a supporter of The European Commission's European Directive for Mobile Communication (E112) e-Call initiative, is showcasing how its technology can transmit important accident data - such ... Continue reading
Airgo Tire Inflation System Selected by Vantage Trailers as Standard Equipment for All Trailers
Feb 14, 2005
TAMPA, Fla.--Feb. 14, 2005-- AIRGO System Design & Ease-of-Installation On Display This Week at Technology Maintenance Council in Tampa Booth 1544 Airgo Systems, Inc., TMC Booth Number: 1544, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial tire monitoring, maintenance, and inflation systems, and a member of the Dominion G ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2005
NEW YORK--Feb. 14, 2005-- Catharine Taylor, Adweek Online Marketing and Media Editor, To Coordinate Panels for First-Ever Digital Marketing Conference & Expo This April Catharine P. Taylor, a contributing editor to Adweek magazine focusing on online marketing and media and who has covered the advertising industry and i ... Continue reading
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