Research Finds Another Glaring Example of Driver Distraction
Apr 29, 2004
ZEELAND, Mich., April 29 -- Forget about using cell phones, eating fast food, applying makeup or watching in-vehicle entertainment systems. When it comes to driver distraction, the leading culprit just may be old-fashioned rearview mirror glare. As part of its ongoing market research efforts, Gentex Corporation recentl ... Continue reading
Students from Oxford High School Michigan Win Ford/AAA Auto Skills State Finals
Apr 28, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., April 28 -- Devon Hickmott and Nathaniel Lamothe of Oxford High School in Oxford won the Michigan state championship in the 11th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Quality Care Challenge today at Macomb Community College in Warren. Hickmott and Lamothe, both of Oxford, needed only 36 minutes ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Names Pat Brown Vice President, Global Branding & Communications
Apr 28, 2004
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 27 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY has named Patricia J. Brown, Vice President, Global Branding and Communications, effective May 1. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) Brown's new assignment is the result of a realignment within Cooper's tire group to better focus on t ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Reports Record First Quarter Sales and Earnings Share Growth
Apr 28, 2004
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--April 27, 2004--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the first quarter of 2004, representing 42 quarters of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net income for the first quarter ende ... Continue reading
Telematics: Location Based Services Making A Humble Comeback, Declares ABI Research
Apr 27, 2004
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--April 27, 2004--Location Based Services (LBS) -- a pre-bubble technology once touted as the next "killer app" is poised to make a comeback - albeit without the flash and hype. So-called E112 or E911 legislation - named for the emergency phone numbers - requires the ability to pinpoint the location of ... Continue reading
Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Contest
Apr 27, 2004
WHAT: Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Contest WHEN: Wednesday, April 28, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Macomb Community College (14500 East 12 Mile Road in Warren) Will it be the elation of "victory" or the disappointment of "almost?" For 20 Michigan teenagers the answer will come Wednesday morning in the Ford/AAA Student Auto ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2004
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--April 27, 2004--High-end audio and video entertainment systems are a growing option on luxury sedans, minivans, and SUVs, yet these systems continue to use automotive audio systems with the same coaxial controllers and cabling used many years ago. A new ABI Research study explores why in this age of d ... Continue reading
Navman Announces New Additions to its Popular GPS 4000 Series Bluetooth(TM) Navigation Line
Apr 27, 2004
Navigation Leader Unveils Upgrades to Popular Pocket PC Guidance System FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., April 27 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class global positioning systems (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the latest addition to its innovative line of GPS products for the c ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2004
Magellan RoadMate Series Offers Added Convenience With New Accessories: Mounting Options, Travel Carrying Cases, Faceplates and More Now Available for Magellan RoadMate 500 Plus and 700 Models SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 27 -- Just in time for spring break and summer travel, drivers have a new portable vehicle navigatio ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2004
CHICAGO, April 26 -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for in-vehicle, Internet/wireless, government and business solutions, today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Mobility Technologies, a provider of real-time traffic and transportation information and services, to integrate ... Continue reading
Americans are Driving Clean, Well-Oiled Cars With Improperly Maintained Tires
Apr 26, 2004
85 Percent of Drivers Don't Properly Check Tire Pressure, Wasting Billions on Fuel WASHINGTON, April 26 -- U.S. drivers are more likely to wash their cars than correctly check tire pressure, according to a national survey released today by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). The survey found that three out of f ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2004 Results and a Quarterly Dividend
Apr 26, 2004
NEW YORK--April 26, 2004--Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2004. Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2004 were $204.8 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $135.7 m ... Continue reading
Johnson Electric Acquires Remaining 51% of Nihon Mini Motor for US$14.2m
Apr 26, 2004
HONG KONG, April 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson Electric Holdings Limited has agreed to acquire the remaining 51% of Nihon Mini Motor from a group of 24 shareholders, consisting of individuals, employees and corporations, for US$14.2 million. In April 2003, Johnson Electric acquired 49% equity of Nihon Min ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2004
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Omron and Mitsui & Co. Announce Agreement on Joint Venture for Full-scale Development of Capacitor System Tokyo, Japan, Apr. 26, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Omron Corporation , Mitsui & Co., Ltd. , Okamura Laboratory, Inc., and Power Systems Co., Ltd. have reached an agreem ... Continue reading
Interstate Batteries Selects Carlos Sepulveda as Next Chief Executive
Apr 24, 2004
DALLAS, April 23 -- Interstate Batteries, the No. 1 brand of replacement automobile batteries in North America, announced today that Carlos Sepulveda will be promoted to president and chief executive officer effective May 1, 2004. R. Tom Miller, current president and CEO, is retiring after 41 years in various executive ... Continue reading
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