Tires-Easy.com Discount Tire Merchant Makes U.S. Debut
Dec 20, 2004
HANOVER, Germany, December 20 -- Delticom has made the jump over the big pond. For a few weeks now the No. 1 European Online tire dealer has been poised at the starting line in the US. Now, at www.tires-easy.com, drivers can easily find the right tires at the tiniest prices. With more than 70 tire brands and around 15, ... Continue reading
Alcoa Wheels Drive New Ford Designs
Dec 20, 2004
CLEVELAND--Dec. 20, 2004--Ford Motor Company will now offer a new line of 20-inch Alcoa wheels as Genuine Ford Accessories for Super Duty trucks. Referred to as Super Duty Dubs, customers may now choose from five styles of the strong, hot-forged aluminum wheels - from a flared 6-spoke to a wide 5-spoke design. Each is ... Continue reading
Society of Automotive Analysts Finalizes Speaker Lineup for its 2005 Automotive Outlook Conference
Dec 20, 2004
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 20 -- The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) -- in partnership with WJR Radio (760AM) -- will present its 17th annual Automotive Outlook Conference Tuesday, January 11, 2005 in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The theme of this year's conference is "Survival ... Continue reading
Durakon Receives Frost & Sullivan Award For Best Aftermarket Brand Of Drop-In Bedliners
Dec 20, 2004
Duraliner Bedliners Recognized for Durability and Satisfaction LAPEER, Mich., Dec. 20 -- Durakon Industries, a leading provider of thermoformed products and paint film technology to the automotive industry, announced today that its Duraliner bedliner has received recognition from Frost & Sullivan as the best aftermarke ... Continue reading
Emergency Light Blanket Receives Awards, Listed as a 'Top Five Invention of 2004'
Dec 17, 2004
QUINCY, Ill., Dec. 17 -- The Emergency Light Blanket (ELB) invented by Pepper Aasgaard, ASAR Electronics, Inc. (www.LightBlanket.com), was selected as one of the Top Five Inventions of 2004 by Paul Niemann, Quincy, IL (syndicated columnist, contributing author for "Inventor's Digest" and author of "Invention Mysteries" ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Appoints Michael Bartschat to Leadership Role in its Automotive Business
Dec 17, 2004
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 17 -- Officials at Johnson Controls , the world's largest supplier of vehicle interiors and batteries, recently announced the appointment of Michael Bartschat as group vice president of purchasing and supply chain logistics - Automotive Group. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JC ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Announces Revenue Guidance for 2005
Dec 17, 2004
Forecast Estimates Revenues in Excess of $100 Million, for 2005 Representing Approximate 22% Increase over Current Year SALEM, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing the destination retailer business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, today announced revenue guidan ... Continue reading
Dec 17, 2004
Avanzar Interior Technologies, Ltd. Will Supply Vehicle Seats and Interior Parts to Toyota's Texas Plant SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 17 -- Johnson Controls today announced that the company has been selected to provide vehicle seating and interior parts for trucks to be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing's new plant i ... Continue reading
Senior Automotive Professionals to Discuss New Logistics Challenges
Dec 17, 2004
LONDON, December 17 -- Location, globalisation, consolidation...The impact of these three words alone is something automotive logistics professionals have to deal with on a daily basis. It is part of the extreme pressure in the industry to drive cost out of supply chain networks. Autologistics Europe 2005 conference wi ... Continue reading
As Winter Officially Arrives, Parts Seller Offers Car Care Tips for Safe Driving
Dec 17, 2004
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 16, 2004--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be prepared for the winter season, which officially begins on December 21. Because winter weather can take a toll on your car, be sure to seek the proper preventive ... Continue reading
OnStar Reaches Three-Million-Subscribers Milestone
Dec 17, 2004
Launch Of New Command Center Will Better Serve Growing Subscriber Base DETROIT - OnStar by GM announced today that it has reached the three-million-subscribers milestone, further validating GM's commitment to OnStar's viable, growing business model that emphasizes safety, security and peace of mind for its subscribers. ... Continue reading
Infor Enhances Position in Asia Pacific with Automotive and Discrete Manufacturing Markets
Dec 17, 2004
Infor Names GrapeCity as Channel Partner NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 16 -- Infor Global Solutions, a global provider of enterprise software solutions to select manufacturing and distribution vertical markets, is strengthening its position in the Asia Pacific market through a new distributor relationship with GrapeCity, Inc ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Awarded 'Vendor of the Year' by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
Dec 16, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Dec. 16, 2004--Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance - Federal-Mogul's (OTCBB:FDMLQ) largest Aftermarket customer - recently awarded the company's Aftermarket group with its prestigious Vendor of the Year 2004 Award. The company was also honored with awards for Outstanding Marketing Support, Outstanding Ma ... Continue reading
PartsWatch Pricing Server from icarz, inc. Enhances Multi-Store Management Functions
Dec 16, 2004
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.--Dec. 16, 2004--icarz, inc. announces the release of version 2.13 of PartsWatch(R) single and multi-store part and tool distribution management solution. This release includes the new Pricing Server option, which is the first component of the icarz Enterprise Management Console centralized services s ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2004
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich.--Dec. 16, 2004--Sika Automotive will be holding an invitation-only luncheon to present "Sika Innovations 2005" to key customers on January 12 at the Atheneum International Banquet and Conference Center. Hosted by Kevin Casey, Vice President of Automotive Marketing, Sika will be presenting Sika's ... Continue reading
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