Motorists Should Tread Carefully This Winter in Snow, Ice and Slush
Dec 14, 2004
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 14 -- For many people, the winter season means a welcome opportunity to ski, skate, sled and slide. On the highway, however, the goal is maximum grip. One of the best ways to improve winter traction in a vehicle this winter is to increase the contact points between the vehicle and the road surface. Fo ... Continue reading
Goodyear Says to Get a Grip, Winter Around the Corner
Dec 14, 2004
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 14 -- As the first significant snow of the season begins falling in some areas, motorists are reminded that the comfort level of their winter driving may be dependent upon the gripping ability of their tires. Not only that, but the venerable Farmers' Almanac is predicting a wild winter with heavy prec ... Continue reading
Cooper's Dattilo Named Tire Industry Executive of the Year
Dec 14, 2004
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 13 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY CEO Thomas A. Dattilo is the Industry Executive of the Year reported today by Rubber & Plastics News, a leading industry publication. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) Dattilo has served as the Chairman, President and CEO of Cooper Ti ... Continue reading
Sherrod Vans to Offer KVH TracVision A5 as Option on Premier Conversion Vehicles
Dec 14, 2004
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Dec. 13, 2004-- Provides Access to Over 125 Channels of DIRECTV Programming with KVH's Low-profile, In-motion Satellite TV Antenna Sherrod Vans, one of the premier high-end van converters in the industry, has chosen the TracVision(R) A5 low-profile satellite TV antenna from KVH Industries, Inc., as an ... Continue reading
SME Aligns With Industrial Press Inc. to Offer Additional Manufacturing References and Guides
Dec 14, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and Industrial Press Inc. are collaborating in a new joint initiative to provide enhanced authoritative manufacturing and engineering references and guides. SME is one of the world's largest publishers of manufacturing technical information and in ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Significantly Improved Operating Results in Second Quarter Fiscal 2005
Dec 14, 2004
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2004--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 2004 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2005. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 were $12,448,000, a decrease of 3.2% from the second quarter of fiscal 2004 net sa ... Continue reading
Matthias Benz Named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ZF Group North American Operations
Dec 13, 2004
Benz Also Appointed as Vice President and CFO of ZF Sachs Automotive NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 13 -- ZF -- a leading worldwide supplier of driveline and chassis technology -- announced the appointment of Matthias Benz to the positions of Vice President and CFO of ZF Group NAO, and Vice President and CFO of ZF Sachs Autom ... Continue reading
LoJack Recovers Milestone 75,000th Stolen Vehicle
Dec 13, 2004
System's Direct Integration with Law Enforcement and Covert Nature Combine for Success in Fighting the Growing Problem of Auto Theft WESTWOOD, Mass., Dec. 13 -- LoJack Corporation , the premier worldwide marketer of wireless tracking and recovery products, today announced it recovered a milestone 75,000th stolen vehicl ... Continue reading
GM Signs Up Its One Millionth XM Satellite Radio Subscriber
Dec 13, 2004
DETROIT and WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- GM announced today that it recently signed up its one millionth XM Satellite Radio subscriber. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO ) "GM reaching its one-millionth XM subscriber is a major milestone and demonstrates the commitment GM has to XM Satellite Radio ... Continue reading
Consolidation and Rising Competition Key Factors in Lead Acid Battery Market
Dec 13, 2004
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2004--Even as the North American replacement market for lead acid (LA) batteries has been growing steadily, participants in the market are challenged due to intense competition. This competition is based on price, distribution channels, technology, performance, features, and product capabili ... Continue reading
Recycled Truck and Tractor Inner Tube Handbags Make a Big Hit
Dec 13, 2004
Richmond VA December 12, 2004 -- Passchal Products, LLC. was formed in May 2004 in Richmond, VA by Ken Kobrick and Angela Greene. Passchal recycles used truck and tractor inner tubes into fashionable handbags. Ken and Angela collect the inner tubes from local tire centers after they have been discarded. Over 75% of the ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2004
CHICAGO December 10, 2004; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that auto parts supplier Delphi Corp. said on Friday it plans to cut 8,500 jobs, or up to 5 percent of its work force, in 2005 because of vehicle production cuts by its North American customers and rising materials costs. Delphi, whose shares fell 5 p ... Continue reading
Company Profile for TJM Motorsport
Dec 10, 2004
--TJM Motorsport, located in Concord, New Hampshire is the US importer of Dahlback Racing products. TJM Motorsport provides Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche and Lamborghini customers with the ultimate in high performance tuning parts and service. ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2004
DETROIT and ROCHESTER, New York, December 10 -- - Volvo, Audi and Jaguar Owners are Most 'TechSavvy' Automotive U.S. Consumers Enhanced fuel economy attracts strong consumer purchase interest, according to AUTOTECHCAST, a study of nearly 15,000 U.S. consumers recently completed by Harris Interactive Inc., worldwide mar ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: China's Tire Industry Poised for Further High Growth
Dec 10, 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 10, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c10894) has announced the addition of China Automotive Tire Industry to their offering The remarkable progress of China's automotive industry has culminated in the development of a significant tires subsector. Following Chin ... Continue reading
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