Feb 2, 2005
Downloadable Traffic Flow, Incident and Event Data Always on Hand for Travelers SKOKIE, Ill., Feb. 2 -- Getting stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic is every motorist's nightmare. But now drivers can avoid congested roads and traffic delays with Rand McNally Traffic, the most comprehensive traffic coverage available to ce ... Continue reading
Jose Maria Alapont to be President and Chief Executive Officer of Federal-Mogul Corporation
Feb 2, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 2, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today announced that Jose Maria Alapont has been chosen to be the President and Chief Executive Officer of Federal-Mogul, and that this decision has been authorized by the Court presiding over the Federal-Mogul Chapter 11 proceedings. Mr. Alapont ... Continue reading
Feb 2, 2005
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 2, 2005--Cummins Inc. today reported record sales and earnings for 2004, fueled by strength across all business units and in most market segments. For all of 2004, Cummins posted sales of $8.44 billion, a 34 percent increase from $6.30 billion in 2003. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were ... Continue reading
Feb 2, 2005
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 1 -- Daniel R. Robusto, president and chief operating officer of Ill.-based North American Lighting, Inc., was recently elected chairman of the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (MVLC). He succeeds Joseph V. Borruso, president and CEO of Hella North America, who served as the MVLC's firs ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Acquires East Coast Aftermarket Business
Feb 2, 2005
CHICAGO--Feb. 1, 2005--LKQ Corporation today announced that it acquired Bodymaster Auto Parts, Inc. and a related company that operate in the aftermarket collision automotive replacement parts business. Revenue of this business for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 was approximately $19.5 million. Bodymaster ha ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Releases Full Coverage Map of Italy
Feb 2, 2005
Updated database includes the entire road network and over 124,000 points of interests, enabling turn-by-turn guidance across Italy CHICAGO, Feb. 1 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has reached another milestone toward offering a full coverage ... Continue reading
U.S. Debut of Mark Levinson Discrete 5.1 Surround Sound System in All-New 2006 Lexus GS Sedan
Feb 1, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mark Levinson, premium audio system provider for Lexus automobiles and SUVs, introduces its "next generation" entertainment system to the U.S. in the all new 2006 Lexus GS luxury sport sedan. This groundbreaking system introduces Lexus owners to a discrete 5.1 home theatre entertainment expe ... Continue reading
Microvision Extends Market Footprint of the Nomad System into Eastern U.S. Region
Feb 1, 2005
NEW ORLEANS--Feb. 1, 2005--From the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Exposition, Microvision Inc. , announced today the addition of five automobile dealers in the Eastern United States to its Reference Account Program for the Nomad Expert Technician System. The five new dealerships are: Ste ... Continue reading
Delphi Names Craig G. Naylor Board Member
Feb 1, 2005
TROY, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Delphi Corp. today announced the election of Craig G. Naylor, 56, to its board of directors. Naylor is group vice president, Electronic & Communication Technologies of DuPont, based in Wilmington, Del. He will serve on Delphi's Compensation Committee. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
@Road Introduces the @Road Facilities Management Suite
Feb 1, 2005
FREMONT, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2005-- @Road(R) Combines GPS Tracking, Dynamic Routing and Electronic Cover Sheets Helping Facilities Management Companies Streamline Business Processes and Standardize Workflow Management @Road, Inc. , a leading provider of mobile resource management (MRM) services, today announced the launch ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2005
LONDON, February 1 -- The nascent Chinese in-car infotainment market is expected to surge from an estimated US$309 million in 2003 to an impressive US$5.6 billion in 2010. This is likely to be accompanied by a transition from an audio and entertainment-oriented market to a visual and info-communication-oriented one. Ho ... Continue reading
McCann's Detroit Office Wins Gold for Delphi Campaign at 2005 AME Awards
Feb 1, 2005
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Jan. 31 -- McCann Erickson's Detroit office and Delphi Corporation earned gold last week in one of the most prestigious advertising awards competitions in the industry -- the American Marketing Effectiveness (AME) Awards in New York. McCann and Delphi received a gold medallion for Delphi's "Transform ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2005
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 31, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced that David Bovee, 55, will retire as chief financial officer on March 1, 2005, after more than 32 years of distinguished service with DURA and its predecessor companies. He will remain with DURA Automotive until April 1, 2005, to fac ... Continue reading
Polk Announces New Commercial Aftermarket Parts Consumption Models
Feb 1, 2005
New Commercial Solution Offers Accurate Picture of Demand for Aftermarket Parts SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 31 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today announced the launch of the Polk Aftermarket Parts Consumption Models, its newest commercial vehicle solutions product. This one-of-a-kind fact-based reporting system enables commercial v ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Reports 4th Quarter and Annual Results
Feb 1, 2005
Bandag, Inc. Flash Results (Numbers in Millions, Except Per Share Data) Q4 2004 Q4 2003 12 Mos. 2004 12 Mos. 2003 Net sales $232.8 $225.7 $854.2 $816.4 Net earnings $30.8 $29.1 $66.9 $60.2 Diluted earnings per share $1.56 $1.50 $3.39 $3.11 Shares outstanding - diluted 19.8 19.5 19.7 19.4 MUSCATINE, Iowa, Jan. 31 -- Ban ... Continue reading
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