Dec 7, 2004
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- XM Satellite Radio , America's number one satellite radio service with more than 2.5 million subscribers, today announced that Toyota has selected XM as its supplier for satellite delivered data services for Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles. In addition, Toyota will offer XM radios as a factory-in ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Delays Bankruptcy Exit
Dec 6, 2004
CHICAGO, Dec 6, 2004; Reuters reported that auto parts maker Federal-Mogul Corp. said today that it had postponed a hearing to confirm its plan to exit bankruptcy court protection that was to start on Thursday. The company said it would move forward Thursday instead with an estimation of asbestos personal injury claims ... Continue reading
ABI Research: In Asia, Handset-Based Navigation Enters the Vehicle Through Different Doors
Dec 6, 2004
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Dec. 6, 2004--Navigation and location-based services in East Asia are showing differences based on the varied conditions in the nations of the region. According to ABI Research, handset-based vehicle navigation will certainly take a share of the in-vehicle navigation market. But its popularity varies ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2004
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES HEADS TO PRI SHOW Indianapolis â“ (December 6, 2004) Ringers Gloves, a leading manufacturer of high-quality specia ... Continue reading
Department of Labor Awards Grant to Help Address Critical Auto Dealership Workforce Shortage
Dec 6, 2004
Automotive Retailing Today to Gather Key Industry Data on Career Opportunities MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced a $150,000 grant to Automotive Retailing Today (ART) as part of the Administration's High Growth Job Training Initiative to build America' ... Continue reading
JH Partners Acquires Bell Automotive for Approximately $60 Million
Dec 6, 2004
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6 -- Today JH Partners LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, announced it partnered with management to acquire Bell Automotive Products, Inc. ("Bell Automotive" or the "Company") from Brentwood Associates, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, for approximately $60 million. Based in Sco ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2004
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--Dec. 6, 2004-- Bose Continues to Be Recognized by U.S. Consumers for Audio Brand Strength For the second consecutive year, Bose is recognized as having the strongest brand power in the United States among audio brands included in the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Global Automotive Component Branding ... Continue reading
Several New 2005 Ford Models Feature Gentex Mirrors
Dec 6, 2004
ZEELAND, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior automatic-dimming mirrors for the all-new Ford Five Hundred sedan, Ford Freestyle sport wagon, and the Mercury Montego mid-size sedan. Gentex auto-dimming mi ... Continue reading
Remy Settles Patent Infringement Suit with Taiwan's Unipoint
Dec 6, 2004
Authorizes new wholesale channel with Wetherill Associates Inc. ANDERSON, Ind., Dec. 6 -- Remy International, Inc., and Unipoint Electric Manufacturing Company Limited have settled a patent infringement lawsuit in which Remy asserted violations of various patents related to Remy's automotive alternator and starter tech ... Continue reading
A. Schulman Earns Recognition from the Society of Plastics Engineers for the 2005 Ford Mustang
Dec 3, 2004
DETROIT--Dec. 3, 2004--When the 2005 Ford Mustang convertible rolls out of showrooms and onto America's highways, it will mark the first time an all-plastic component has been used as a load-bearing touch-off molding on a convertible. This deck lid closeout panel also incorporates a unique clip attachment to the vehicl ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2004
Price Doesn’t Hinder Consumer Interest for High-Demand Features WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. December 2, 2004: Consumers continue to express significant interest in safety-related vehicle features and are willing to pay a premium to have them in their next vehicles, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 U.S ... Continue reading
The BumperBib is Keeping It Clean Post SEMA Update
Dec 3, 2004
(PRWEB) December 1, 2004 -- The BumperBib debuted at the 2004 SEMA show held on November 2 – 5th. The SEMA show is known as the largest Automotive Aftermarket Parts show in the world, it is the second largest convention in Las Vegas, and accommodates over 100,000 industry leaders from 100 countries. The BumperBib ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Stylize Performance in Growing Niche
Dec 3, 2004
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- Just as families decorate their homes for the holidays, some fashion their cars to suit their personalities. And they usually begin with new tires and wheels. Known for its strategic focus on niche marketing, Dunlop's ultra- performance-tire lineup targets the $29-billion auto accessories industr ... Continue reading
Mobile Entertainment, Navigation & Telematics Occupy Retail Channels for Holiday Sales
Dec 3, 2004
MINNETONKA, Minn.--Dec. 2, 2004--Mobile audio and entertainment devices used in cars are hot products this holiday season according to retailers of consumer electronics and automotive aftermarket products. The obvious breakout category is digital entertainment with back-seat DVD-based systems going for as little as $50 ... Continue reading
MicroTrak Technologies to Provide Motorcycle Tracking Systems for NMDA
Dec 3, 2004
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Dec. 2, 2004--MBA Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: MBAH) has signed an agreement with MicroTrak Technologies Inc. for MBA's subsidiary, the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), to be an authorized agent for the marketing and sale of MicroTrak products. The NMDA will be authorized to market its own pr ... Continue reading
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