BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS BRINGS EXCITEMENT AND INNOVATION TO THE 2005 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW
Feb 7, 2005
Chicago February 7, 2005; Racing legend Mario Andretti, often referred to as the greatest racer in motorsports history, and Andrew Firestone, great-grandson of Firestone Tire & Rubber Company founder, Harvey Firestone, will be making appearances at the Bridgestone Americas booth (N119) at this year's Chicago Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2005
Consumer Demand for Technology Drives Additional Applications RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 7 -- The future of Xenon (also known as HID - High Intensity Discharge) headlights continues to brighten in North America with each model year. According to the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (MVLC) there are a total of 95 ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2005
ALSIP, Ill., Feb. 7 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. , one of the fastest growing manufacturer/distributors of brake parts for the $2.3 billion U.S. automotive brake part aftermarket, is pleased to announce that test results for its new friction compound code, named Kev11X, demonstrated an 85% reduction in dust ... Continue reading
Meineke Car Care Centers Team up with Comdata to Bring Maintenance Services Online
Feb 7, 2005
CHARLOTTE, N.C. & BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--Feb. 7, 2005--Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., a market leader in automotive services and repair, and Comdata Corporation, a leader in electronic payment systems for the transportation industry, have implemented a data logging system designed to bring online maintenance service tracki ... Continue reading
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors at Strategies in Light 2005 Conference February 7-9, 2005
Feb 7, 2005
--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors announces its participation as a sponsor of the sixth annual Strategies in Light Conference. Strategies in Light, a premier, executive-level forum for addressing high-brightness, light-emitting diode (HB LED) developments, offers unparalleled networking opportunities for both LED suppliers a ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2005
NEW YORK--Feb. 4, 2005--Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP ("Lerach Coughlin") (http://www.lerachlaw.com/cases/towerautomotive/) today announced that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of Tower Automo ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2005
OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 4 -- On February 4, 2005, the class action lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of New York against certain officers and directors of Tower Automotive, Inc. . The complaint alleges violations of federal securities laws, Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 1 ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Achieves Record 2004 Sales and Earnings Driven by Strong Worldwide Demand
Feb 4, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 4 -- BorgWarner Inc. today reported 2004 earnings of $3.86 per share on sales of $3.5 billion. The powertrain systems supplier delivered record results in spite of flat car and truck production in North America and modest growth elsewhere in the world. Strong demand for BorgWarner technology i ... Continue reading
Eaton Corporation Elects Yannis P. Tsavalas Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Feb 4, 2005
CLEVELAND--Feb. 4, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Yannis P. Tsavalas has been elected vice president and chief technology officer, effective February 14, 2005. Tsavalas will lead the company's Innovation Center and be responsible for driving engineering research and dev ... Continue reading
Alan Johnson Named President, CEO of Advanced Accessory Systems
Feb 4, 2005
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Feb. 3 -- Advanced Accessory Systems, the leading manufacturer of automotive roof racks and towing systems in North America and Europe, announced today the appointment of Alan C. Johnson as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Johnson, 56, succeeds Terence C. Seikel, wh ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops New Alternator for F1
Feb 3, 2005
Toyota's new F1 car, 'TF105,' to use the alternator TOKYO, Feb. 3 -- DENSO Corporation, parent company of Southfield, Mich.-based DENSO International America, Inc., today announced that it has developed a new alternator for Formula 1 (F1) racing. This alternator will be installed in the new "TF105" F1 racecar of the Pa ... Continue reading
Cadillac Displays KVH TracVision-equipped Escalade to Premier Dealers at Super Bowl
Feb 3, 2005
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Feb. 3, 2005-- 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV with TracVision Low-profile Satellite TV System Displayed as Ultimate Tailgating Vehicle During Press Event It's the biggest game of the season, arguably the ultimate sporting, TV, and tailgating event in the world: Super Bowl XXXIX. It seems only fitting that ... Continue reading
Car Clubs Win Golden Rule Award
Feb 3, 2005
Eagle One Honors Car Clubs For Outstanding Community Service Programs Turning their passion for cars into compassion for others has earned car clubs in four national regions the 12th annual Eagle One Golden Rule Award for the most outstanding community service programs during 2004. Winners were: West, Cal-Rods Car Club ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization
Feb 2, 2005
NOVI, Mich.--Feb. 2, 2005--Tower Automotive, Inc. today announced that it and certain of its subsidiaries have filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in order to address liquidity needs and facilitate a debt restructuring. The company filed its petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the S ... Continue reading
Delphi to Manufacture and Market New Heat Exchanger for Water-Fueled Air Conditioning Systems
Feb 2, 2005
Product Named One of 2004's Most Significant Technologies by R&D Magazine TROY, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Delphi Corp. has signed an agreement with Idalex Technologies of Arvada, Colorado, to be the world's exclusive manufacturer of heat and mass exchangers (HMX) for cooling air using a recently discovered thermodynamic cycle c ... Continue reading
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