Automechanika 2004 - Summary: Visteon a Strong Partner in the Aftermarket
Sep 15, 2004
KERPEN, Germany, Sept. 14 -- Visteon Corporation presents its full-service aftermarket product, sales and service programs at Automechanika, the leading European trade show for replacement parts and accessories, in Frankfurt, Germany, from Sept. 14-19 (Hall 3.0, Stand B 91). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2 ... Continue reading
Goodyear Commercial Tires Star on International's Pickup
Sep 15, 2004
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- International Truck's new pickup truck - standing more than two feet above the formerly large Hummer or Ford F-350 for those who want to make a statement - rides on Goodyear commercial truck tires. The International CXT - for Commercial Extreme Truck - is the world's largest production pickup t ... Continue reading
Talk'n'Ride With the First Bluetooth(R) Enabled Motorcycle Helmet From Motorola and MOMODESIGN
Sep 15, 2004
Motorola / MOMODESIGN Bluetooth(R) Enabled Motorcycle Helmet Extends Wireless Communications to Highly Mobile Individuals on the Motorcycle MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 14 -- Motorola and MOMODESIGN today announced their first Bluetooth enabled motorcycle helmet that will make it possible for motorcycle riders to scoot aroun ... Continue reading
Copart Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Financial Results
Sep 15, 2004
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Sept. 14, 2004--Copart, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2004. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 Copart earned net income of $21.4 million on revenues of $100.1 million. In the same period last year the company earned $13.3 million on revenues of $8 ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Announces Management Restructuring
Sep 14, 2004
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--Sept. 14, 2004--Exide Technologies , a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, today announced changes to its senior management team. "As part of our continuing effort to streamline and simplify the organization, we are refocusing our operational management on a regional basis and elim ... Continue reading
MANN+HUMMEL Forms New Joint Venture in Japan
Sep 14, 2004
PORTAGE, Mich., Sept. 14 -- MANN+HUMMEL Group has joined with WAKO Industrial Co. Ltd. to form a joint venture to produce automotive air, oil and fuel filters in Japan. The new company, MANN+HUMMEL WAKO Co. ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces Personnel Moves for Aftermarket Unit
Sep 14, 2004
TROY, Mich., Sept. 14 -- Delphi Corp. today announced the following organizational changes for Delphi Product & Service Solutions, Delphi's aftermarket and consumer products division. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) John Short, managing director - Delphi Diesel Aftermarket, will retire ... Continue reading
Visteon Names Patricia L. Higgins and James D. Thornton to Board of Directors
Sep 13, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that Patricia L. Higgins and James D. Thornton were elected to Visteon's Board of Directors at a meeting Thursday, Sept. 9, with an effective date of Oct. 1, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Higgins is former presiden ... Continue reading
Gentex Mirrors Offered on BMW Models
Sep 13, 2004
ZEELAND, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, is shipping automatic-dimming mirrors for the 2004 BMW 5 Series, 6 Series convertible and coupe, and the X3 Sports Activity Vehicle. Gentex mirrors automatically darken to reduce glar ... Continue reading
Delphi Leaders Serve As Key Presenters at National Black MBA Association Conference and Exposition
Sep 13, 2004
TROY, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Delphi Corp. continues its support of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) by serving as a strategic partner at the organization's 26th annual conference and exposition being held this week at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. As a strategic partner, Delphi executi ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corp. Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004
Sep 11, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif.--Sept. 10, 2004--Edelbrock Corporation today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2004 fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2004. For the quarter ended June 30, 2004, revenues totaled $38,030,000 as compared to revenues of $32,678,000 in the same period of fiscal 2003. Net income for the fourth ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Exec Changes
Sep 10, 2004
ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 10 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced that, Lawrence P. Castellani, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will retire effective May 19, 2005 after its annual stockholders' meeting. Mr. Castellani will remain as Chairman of the Board. Michael N. Coppola, Advance's Executive Vice President and ... Continue reading
Prolong Names New Vice President of Sales
Sep 9, 2004
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 9, 2004--Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), (http://www.prolong.com), a technology driven consumer products holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products, is very plea ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Launches OnStar Promotion
Sep 9, 2004
Three-Month Trial Service Available For Customers Purchasing OnStar-Equipped GM Certified Used Vehicles DETROIT September 8, 2004; GM Certified Used Vehicles, the number-one selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, today announced a special promotion that will provide three months of OnStar Safe and Sound se ... Continue reading
AutoZone Sending Generators to Florida From Stores Nationwide
Sep 9, 2004
Hurricane's Flooding Hard on Vehicles MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 8 -- AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, announced today it is continuing to pull portable generators from all across the country into Florida to help out in this time of crisis. "Since Hurricane Charley devastated central Florida last month, ... Continue reading
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