Delphi Europe Appoints Key Executives
Jul 13, 2004
Senior appointments strengthen commitment to European OEMs, France TROY, Mich., July 12 -- Delphi Corporation has appointed two new customer directors to service key European accounts, and named a new general director for Delphi France. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The following appo ... Continue reading
Hella North America Names Benz to New Position
Jul 13, 2004
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., July 12 -- Wolfgang Benz has been named president and chief executive officer - NAFTA Aftermarket for Hella North America. Benz, who will direct Hella's North American aftermarket business, joined Hella KG in 1995 as managing director of Hella Aftermarket Operations for the U.K. and Ireland. Prior ... Continue reading
Wheels Announces New General Manager of Four Wheels and Canada
Jul 12, 2004
Frank Promoted to Lead Fleet-Management Firm's Mid-Sized Fleet Division and Canadian Subsidiary DES PLAINES, Ill., July 12 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, has named Dan Frank general manager of Four Wheels and Wheels Leasing Canada, Ltd. Four Wheels, a division of Wheels, I ... Continue reading
GenCorp Announces Negotiations to Sell Its GDX Automotive Segment
Jul 12, 2004
Reschedules Date and Time of Its Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 12 -- GenCorp, Inc. today announced that the Company is currently in negotiations regarding the sale of its GDX Automotive business. For this reason, the Company also announced that it has rescheduled its fisca ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Announces Agreement to Sell Automotive Aftermarket Business to Cypress Group
Jul 12, 2004
Transaction to Enhance Dana's Strategic & Financial Flexibility TOLEDO, Ohio, July 9 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its automotive aftermarket business to The Cypress Group for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. The transaction, which is expected to close in the t ... Continue reading
Early alert: ABI Research flags large DSRC market later this decade
Jul 9, 2004
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--July 8, 2004--Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) is an idea whose time is fast approaching. But by the end of this decade and beyond, this wireless technology aimed at the motor vehicle will produce a huge market in the United States, with serious implications for the way we use our cars. Thi ... Continue reading
Karmann USA Breaks Ground With DeMattia Group
Jul 9, 2004
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--July 8, 2004--Karmann USA held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 6 to mark the start of construction of Karmann Manufacturing LLC's new 144,250 SF facility, which is scheduled to be completed in January 2005. This will bring the Karmann USA campus to more than 180,000 SF on 10 acres, and will generate ... Continue reading
Hawk Performance and Pep Boys Announces National Rollout
Jul 9, 2004
MEDINA, Ohio, July 8 -- Hawk Performance, a brand of Wellman Products Group and the leader in performance brake pad technology, announced that Pep Boys launched a national rollout of the complete line of Hawk Performance's street brake pads, beginning July 1. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001129/HWKLOGO ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Open Distribution Center in Terrell, Texas
Jul 9, 2004
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 8 -- AutoZone, Inc. , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, today announced plans to open a new distribution center in Terrell, Texas. When fully operational, the facility will employ approximately 500 AutoZoners. When completed in the fall of 2004, the new distribution center will initially em ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Opening of New Joint-Venture Facility in China
Jul 9, 2004
NOVI, Mich.--July 8, 2004--Tower Automotive, Inc. recently announced the official opening of a new facility for its joint venture operation in Wuhu, China. Tower Automotive owns 80 percent of the joint venture, which is called Tower Automotive (Wuhu) Company Ltd. The remaining 20 percent is owned by Chery Automotive Co ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2004
ROSWELL, Ga.--July 8, 2004--Ownersite Technologies, the premier provider of online vehicle maintenance tracking solutions, announced today that its members can now access information modules and maintenance guides developed by the Car Care Council. This content, which has been incorporated into the complete line of Own ... Continue reading
Valeo Increases Participation in Clutch Joint Venture in China
Jul 9, 2004
PARIS, July 8 -- Valeo today announced that it had increased its participation in Nanjing Valeo Clutch Company (NVCC), its clutch systems joint venture in China, through a capital increase and a new partnership structure. This increases Valeo's control in the company and will facilitate the introduction of new technolo ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Names Stevenson Next Chairman; Leonard to Serve as Presiding Director
Jul 9, 2004
PHILADELPHIA--July 8, 2004--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that current CEO, Larry N. Stevenson, will succeed Bernard J. Korman as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Stevenson will assume the additional responsibilities of Chairman effective upon Mr. ... Continue reading
New ST9000 Alarm with BIRT Relays by Stellar
Jul 8, 2004
07.07.04 The Hoffman Group presents another solid addition to the already amazing line of Stellar automotive security systems. The Stellar ST9000 Alarm with 6 BIRT Relays is a must for any hotrod or auto enthusiast. The Stellar ST9000 Alarm with 6 BIRT Relays will protect your vehicle and all its contents from wo ... Continue reading
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