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Automotive Aftermarket Demand in North America to Reach US$56 Billion in 2008

Automotive Aftermarket Demand in North America to Reach US$56 Billion in 2008

CLEVELAND--Oct. 25, 2004--The North American aftermarket for light vehicle components and parts is projected to increase at an annual rate of 3.2 percent, reaching US$56 billion by 2008. While this rate is a deceleration from historical trends, some segments of the market, such as electronics, will experience much fast ... Continue reading

ZAP Grants Trademark License to Battery Manufacturer in China

ZAP Grants Trademark License to Battery Manufacturer in China

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 26 -- Advanced automotive technology company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has signed a trademark licensing agreement with Zibo Enterprises Co. Ltd. of The People's Republic of China. Under the terms of the agreement, ZAP grants Zibo Enterprises the use of ZAP's trademarks ... Continue reading

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Available in Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Available in Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster

Sports Car Enthusiasts Can Now Enjoy an Enhanced Radio Experience With the Top Down NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Mercedes-Benz USA and SIRIUS , the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced the availa ... Continue reading

ABI Research Identifies Safety As A Major Factor At Convergence Automotive Electronics Show

ABI Research Identifies Safety As A Major Factor At Convergence Automotive Electronics Show

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Oct. 26, 2004--Last week's "Convergence" automotive electronics trade show in Detroit highlighted increasing integration across the several industries supplying intelligent subsystems for automotive safety. ABI Research analyst Robert LaGuerra reports that many of the safety technologies demonstrated ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls 2004 Sales Up 17%, EPS Up 18%

Johnson Controls 2004 Sales Up 17%, EPS Up 18%

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 26 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported record sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2004. The results qualify 2004 as the company's 58th consecutive year of sales increases and the 14th straight year of increased earnings. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/200304 ... Continue reading

Starcraft and AM General Form Second Stage Manufacturing Company to Enhance Hummer Vehicles; Joint Venture Awarded First Program

Starcraft and AM General Form Second Stage Manufacturing Company to Enhance Hummer Vehicles; Joint Venture Awarded First Program

GOSHEN, Ind.--Oct. 25, 2004--Tecstar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starcraft Corporation of Goshen, Indiana, and AM General LLC, headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, have formed a joint venture company to provide second-stage manufacturing capabilities and design and engineering expertise for low volume OEM needs. The ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Third Quarter EPS Up 22% to $0.79; Demand in Europe and Asia Drives 16% Sales Growth

BorgWarner Third Quarter EPS Up 22% to $0.79; Demand in Europe and Asia Drives 16% Sales Growth

CHICAGO, Oct. 25 -- BorgWarner Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2004 and reiterated fiscal 2004 guidance. Strong demand for its technology in Europe and Asia along with continued cost efficiencies helped boost results. Third Quarter Highlights: -- Earnings per share grew by 22% to a new th ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Reports Third Quarter 2004 Results

Federal-Mogul Reports Third Quarter 2004 Results

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Oct. 22, 2004--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004. Financial Summary (in millions) Three Months Nine Months Ended Ended September 30 September 30 -------------- -------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 ------- ... Continue reading

MOPAR TO HOST VIRTUAL DIRT TRACK CHALLENGE AT SEMA

MOPAR TO HOST VIRTUAL DIRT TRACK CHALLENGE AT SEMA

NEWS RELEASE October 22, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR TO HOST VIRTUAL DIRT TRACK CHALLENGE AT SEMA Top Qualifier Will Go Head-to-Head Against Tony Stewart Center Line, Mich. - For those who have ever watched an open wheel racing ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Third Quarter Results, Record Sales

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Third Quarter Results, Record Sales

Third Quarter Highlights * Net sales increased 6 percent to a new all-time record * Sales from North American Tire Operations increased 5 percent * Sales from International Tire Operations increased 21 percent * Automotive Group and tube operation designated as discontinued operations * Reactivation of share repurchase ... Continue reading

International Rectifier Introduces LIN-Controlled Alternator Voltage Regulator for Improved Dynamic Control in Intelligent Automotive Charging Systems

International Rectifier Introduces LIN-Controlled Alternator Voltage Regulator for Improved Dynamic Control in Intelligent Automotive Charging Systems

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Oct. 21, 2004-- New Intelligent Alternator-Regulator Improves Electrical Charging System Efficiency While Reducing Engine Idle Speed for Better Fuel Economy International Rectifier, IR(r) , a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the local interconnect network (LIN)-controlle ... Continue reading

Haute Couture 'Baby Mercedes-Benz' Pedal Cars to Be Auctioned Off at 16th Annual Carousel of Hope

Haute Couture 'Baby Mercedes-Benz' Pedal Cars to Be Auctioned Off at 16th Annual Carousel of Hope

Fashion Designers and Celebrities Design One-of-a-kind Benz's: Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Hilary Duff, Ozzy Osbourne and More LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 -- Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with notable designers and celebrities to create the world's most fashionable fleet of toy cars. The child-sized pedal cars, designed by some o ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz and Smashbox Cosmetics Launch Limited Edition Cosmetics Inspired by the Runway

Mercedes-Benz and Smashbox Cosmetics Launch Limited Edition Cosmetics Inspired by the Runway

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20 -- Mercedes-Benz and Smashbox Cosmetics are driving the glamour and excitement of fashion beyond the runway with two new limited edition cosmetic products inspired by the ultimate fashion statement, Mercedes-Benz. This season, eyes will sparkle in BENZ BABY BLUE eye shadow, the only multidimensiona ... Continue reading

Goodyear's Assurance Featuring TripleTred Technology Named Finalist in 2005 Automotive News PACE Award Competition

Goodyear's Assurance Featuring TripleTred Technology Named Finalist in 2005 Automotive News PACE Award Competition

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- Assurance featuring TripleTred Technology, Goodyear's popular new "any-season" tire, has been recognized as a finalist in the prestigious Automotive News PACE Award competition. The tire is a finalist in the Product category, which honors innovations that have significant market impact and act a ... Continue reading

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Announces Results of Annual Meeting

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Announces Results of Annual Meeting

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation : Briggs and Stratton Corporation announced the following results of its Annual Meeting held today: Shareholders reelected William F. Achtmeyer, David L. Burner and Mary K. Bush as directors to terms expiring in 2007. Shareholders ratified the selection of Pricewaterh ... Continue reading

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