Delphi Showcases Innovation at Mid-America Truck Show
Mar 22, 2004
Latest CV technology to be highlighted at annual show TROY, Mich., March 22 -- Delphi Corp. will display its latest technology for commercial vehicles at this week's Mid- America Trucking Show held in Louisville, Ky. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) "Mid-America is one of the most exciti ... Continue reading
Mar 22, 2004
All-in-one Navigation Device is the Easiest to Use and Most Portable Car Navigation Tool Ever ATLANTA, March 22 -- CTIA BOOTH #4276 -- Personal navigation became accessible for everyone today with the introduction of TomTom GO(TM), a breakthrough all-in-one car navigation device from TomTom. TomTom GO integrates TomTom ... Continue reading
Automotive Logistics Magazine Launches its Third Global Event, Autologistics Asia
Mar 22, 2004
LONDON, March 22 -- The automotive industry has recognised China as an opportunity for growth but has to deal with the world's most challenging logistics environment to turn potential into reality. The challenge is not to transplant existing thinking and business practices to China, but to develop logistics strategies ... Continue reading
GM Minority Supplier Spending Reaches $7.2 Billion In 2003
Mar 22, 2004
DETROIT March 22, 2004; General Motors continued its aggressive efforts to grow a competitive minority supplier base, spending a record $7.2 billion with minority suppliers in 2003. GM minority spending for direct and indirect materials increased 16 percent over spending in 2002. Last year, Tier 1 spending accounted fo ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul and Champion Brands Strike Multi-Year Licensing Deal
Mar 22, 2004
SEBRING, Fla., March 22 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (Southfield, Michigan) and Champion Brands, LLC (Clinton, Missouri) announced at the Sebring International Raceway a long-term licensing agreement that extends the globally-recognized red and black Champion "Bow Tie" logo to market high-quality performance additives ... Continue reading
Daytime Running Lights in Government Spotlite
Mar 21, 2004
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2004; Reuters reported that U.S. auto regulators withdrew a proposal on Friday to reduce glare from daytime running lamps and will instead consider the issue in their review of an industry petition to require them on new vehicles. Running lamps, which are mounted on the front of a car and illumina ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Appoints Key Account Managers
Mar 19, 2004
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 19 -- Sika Automotive has appointed Dave Jones to be the Key Account Manager for Sika's DaimlerChrysler account and Tom Fitzgerald as the Key Account Manager position for Nissan Motors. Dave Jones joined Sika Corporation in February 1995 as an Application Engineer. Subsequently he moved in ... Continue reading
AAA and Evenflo Urge Parents to Learn the '3 Bs'
Mar 19, 2004
New Educational Campaign Illustrates Why Children Age Four and Up Should Ride Buckled-Up in the Back Seat in a Booster Seat VANDALIA, Ohio, March 19 -- Evenflo(R) and AAA have teamed up to promote booster seat use for child passengers ages four and up. The "Put Big Kids in Booster Seats" effort urges parents to keep th ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2004
WARRENDALE, Pa., March 19 -- The SAE 2004 World Congress attendance was a success story of quality vs. quantity. Ford's Phil Martens says the energy was up, feedback from many of the exhibitors is great, the four day event featured an all-time high number of presentations, and SAE professional development programs at D ... Continue reading
TrimTrac Locator Awarded 2004 Frost & Sullivan's Best Bang for the Buck in Vehicle Tracking
Mar 19, 2004
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 19 -- Trimble announced today that its new TrimTrac(TM) locator has been selected as the recipient of the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Best Bang for the Buck Award in vehicle tracking. The award is presented to the company that provides customers with a solution and/or service that provides the highes ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2004
PASADENA, Calif.--March 19, 2004--In the wake of a ruling Wednesday by a California Superior Court Judge denying a motion, without prejudice, to certify a national class action lawsuit against Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. for alleged defects in its Steeltex tire series, plaintiffs' attorney Joseph L. Lisoni said today t ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2004
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 18 -- Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems' Roll Stability Control (RSC) for tractors and trucks has won the 2003 Technical Achievement Award from the Truck Writers of North America (TWNA). TWNA president Rolf Lockwood, editorial director for New Communications Group, presented the award to ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Increases 2004 Advertising Expenditures, Launches New Relationship-Based Campaign
Mar 19, 2004
FINDLAY, Ohio--March 18, 2004--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today unveiled a multi-million dollar advertising campaign aimed at reinforcing the Cooper Tire brand's strong performance and value. The campaign adds to Cooper's ongoing tag line, "Don't Give Up a Thing," with an additional message, "Get Everything You Want. ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2004
GRAND BLANC, MICH. - ACDelco takes a hands-on approach to promote April's National Car Care Month and educate consumers about the benefits of proper vehicle maintenance and repair. "ACDelco not only supports Car Care Month, but we're also encouraging our entire distribution family to support it as well," said Sally The ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Results
Mar 18, 2004
PHOENIX--March 18, 2004--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Feb. 1, 2004. The financial information described as being on a "comparable basis" is adjusted for certain ... Continue reading
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