Mar 15, 2004
PITTSBURGH--March 15, 2004--About 350 Goodyear Tire & Rubber workers in Asheboro, North Carolina have reason to celebrate after an independent arbitrator confirmed that a majority of production and maintenance workers have signed United Steelworkers of America (USWA) authorization cards. The victory comes on the heels ... Continue reading
SmarTire Signs Distribution Agreement with Lexani Wheel Corp.
Mar 15, 2004
Premier luxury wheel manufacturer to include SmarTire TPMS on Johnson line of wheels RICHMOND, BC, March 15 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR: OTCBB) today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Lexani Wheel Corp, a premier manufacturer of luxury alloy wheels based in California. Lexani will bundle Sma ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls is Honored With a PACE Award for Development of its Railport System for Vehicles
Mar 15, 2004
Company's Auto Overhead Personalization System Recognized as Innovative, 'Game-Changing' Product PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 15 -- Johnson Controls has won a 2004 PACE Award from Automotive News and Cap Gemini Ernst & Young for its industry leading innovation in automotive interiors. The company gained the recognition for d ... Continue reading
Motorola Wins PACE Award for Automotive Electronic Innovation and Excellence
Mar 15, 2004
BEIJING, March 15 -- Automotive News has honored Motorola, Inc. with a 2004 PACE (Premier Automotive Supplier's Contribution to Excellence) Award in the Information Technology category for its VIAMOTO(TM) suite of location and services software. Motorola's VIAMOTO solution is a suite of server-based software that enabl ... Continue reading
AutoXray Lands on the Shelves of NAPA Auto Parts
Mar 15, 2004
Retailer Orders Leading Scan Tools to Fulfill Customer Demand TEMPE, Ariz., March 15 -- AutoXray, the leading provider of cost-effective automotive diagnostic scanners, today announced that National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) Auto Parts, America's first choice for automotive parts and accessories, has made the ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motors Selects PTC Windchill for its Drive and Power Train Business
Mar 15, 2004
-- Aiming for global collaborative manufacturing environment in manufacturing process innovation and standardization -- NEEDHAM, Mass., March 15 -- PTC(R) today announced that Hyudai Motor Company, the largest Automotive manufacturer in Korea, has selected PTC as a PLM solution provider for the Power Train Business Div ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2004
TAMPA, Fla.--March 15, 2004-- NetWolves to Resell VAST Product to Certinet Automotive Service Outlets and Offer Secure Managed Broadband Connectivity Services to all CPT Customers NetWolves Corporation , a leading managed IP security services and multi-telecom network provider, today announced they have been signed by ... Continue reading
PATENTED REMOVABLE PAINT SYSTEM TO BE RELEASED THROUGH DISTRIBUTION
Mar 14, 2004
ATLANTA, GEORGIA ‚ Magic Colors has just signed an exclusive marketing agreement with Mobile Colors, located in Woodstock, GA. Magic Colors offices are located in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Magic Colors staff will be focusing on the marketing and distribution of a recently granted patent on a removable paint system ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Wins Automotive News' PACE Award for Active Control Retractor
Mar 12, 2004
Occupant protection technology honored for its active and passive safety systems integration LIVONIA, Mich., March 12 -- TRW Automotive's Active Control Retractor (ACR) technology was recently honored with a Premier Automotive Suppliers' & OEMs Contributions to Excellence award for original equipment suppliers. The com ... Continue reading
Conair Consumer Electronics Division Announces Launch of the HUMMER Line of Electronic Products
Mar 11, 2004
STAMFORD, Conn., March 11 -- Conair Consumer Electronics Division has announced the launch of the HUMMER Line of Electronic Products. The new line, which is based on the imagery and spirit of the HUMMER H2 vehicle, will showcase high-end performance and first-time features for the consumer electronics industry. Barry H ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Record Sales and Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Mar 11, 2004
TROY, Mich., March 11 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (C&A) today reported results for fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. The company reported record fourth quarter 2003 net sales of $1.013 billion compared to $963 million in the fourth quarter of 2002, a 5% increase which mainly reflects sales from compa ... Continue reading
ACDelco Helping Owners To "Talk" To Their Vehicles With A Free Car Care Clinic
Mar 11, 2004
GRAND BLANC, MICH. - In yet another show of support for April's National Car Care Month (NCCM), ACDelco is hosting a free Car Care Clinic to help drivers of all levels understand what their vehicles are "saying" when they "squeak," "clunk," "grind," or "hum" by providing information about how vehicles operate. Geared t ... Continue reading
Delphi Energy-Absorbing Steering Column Featured on Ford F-150
Mar 11, 2004
Delphi steering column expertise helps 2004 Ford F-150 to meet FMVSS 208 requirements and earn top crash ratings TROY, Mich., March 11 -- Delphi Corp. provides steering columns with energy-absorbing technology for the 2004 Ford F-150 -- Motor Trend Magazine's 2004 Truck of the Year. Delphi worked closely with Ford safe ... Continue reading
Prestolite Electric Reports Net Loss of $5.8 million for 2003
Mar 10, 2004
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--March 10, 2004--Prestolite Electric Incorporated and its parent, Prestolite Electric Holding, Inc., today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2003. Sales of $195.2 million in 2003 generated adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and the spe ... Continue reading
The Enthusiast Network (TEN) Delivers Digital Magazine to Millions of Users
Mar 10, 2004
TEN Magazines Partners With Zinio Systems to Provide a Digital Version of TEN Magazines' TRUCKS to Its Readers CORONA, Calif., March 10 -- TEN Magazines, the largest automotive network in the world, announces the digital release of its newest publication, TEN Magazines' TRUCKS. The digital format of this publication wi ... Continue reading
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