HID Headlights Prove Popular With Owners
Jun 25, 2003
HILLSBORO, N.H., June 25 -- A new study finds that 92 percent of vehicle owners currently using High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights would buy a vehicle with this technology again. This finding stems from new research conducted by the Dorr Research Corporation of Burlington, VT. The results of the independent stud ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces New $12 Million Investment on Advanced Fuel Injectors
Jun 25, 2003
SHANGHAI, China, June 25 -- Delphi Corporation , the world's largest and most diversified automotive components supplier announced today in Shanghai that it would invest $12 million to introduce advanced Multec 3 gasoline fuel injectors. ... Continue reading
Wescast Responds To Automotive News Article
Jun 24, 2003
BRANTFORD, Ontario--June 24, 2003--Wescast Industries Inc. Mr. Ray Finnie, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wescast Industries Inc. commented on a report published in the June 23, 2003 edition of Automotive News, that stated that Ford would transfer $50 million of its purchases from Wescast to Chinese facto ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2003
VAN NUYS, Calif.--June 24, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has been named aluminum wheel supplier for Ford Motor Company's F-150 truck, beginning with the 2004 model year. The 2004 F-150 is an all-new version of the country's best-selling truck for the past 25 years and best-sellin ... Continue reading
U.S. sets first new tire test rules in 30 years
Jun 24, 2003
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2003; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that the Bush administration on Monday issued the first new rules in more than 30 years for testing vehicle tire performance, but regulators retreated from their initial recommendation for tougher standards. The update ordered by Congress in the wake ... Continue reading
Goodyear Releases Monthly Investor Update
Jun 24, 2003
AKRON, Ohio, June 23 -- Goodyear's Investor Relations department today published its monthly update for the sole purpose of providing information to individuals interested in tracking Goodyear's progress on a more frequent basis. This is not a general update of material developments concerning Goodyear . May Operating ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2003
BorgWarner Confirms 2003 Guidance CHICAGO, June 23 -- BorgWarner today announced that BorgWarner Turbo Systems and Honeywell have settled their patent dispute relating to variable geometry turbochargers by extending their licensing arrangement. The $29.1 million agreement covers the almost one million units and service ... Continue reading
Delphi's Adaptive Cruise Control Technology Featured On Cadillac XLR
Jun 24, 2003
KOKOMO, Ind., June 23 -- Delphi Corp.'s award- winning Forewarn(R) adaptive cruise control (ACC) technology continues to shine as it is featured on the Cadillac XLR at this week's 2004 Product Preview and GM Design and Technology Showcase in Milan, Mich. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) ... Continue reading
CCITRIAD Announces Availability of BuyerAssist(TM)
Jun 23, 2003
Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use, eBuyer's Guide Powers Decision-Making for Better Inventory Management AUSTIN, Texas, June 23 -- CCITRIAD, a leading provider of data services, management and information systems for the automotive aftermarket, today announced the availability of BuyerAssist, an electronic guide that helps bu ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2003
MACS MOBILE A/C 2003T UPDATE TO BE A TECHNICAL SEMINAR DURING AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY WEEK (LANSDALE, PA) June 23, 2003- Mobile A/C 2003T Update, an original mobile A/C and engine cooling system technical seminar created by the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide, will be presented during Automotiv ... Continue reading
The Automotive Industries' Fab Fifty Suppliers
Jun 20, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 20 -- The June Issue of Automotive Industries announces results of the 6th Annual Quest for Excellence, a survey of thousands of OEM readers to determine what companies are regarded as the top suppliers in the industry. Readers were asked to rate the performance of nearly 300 companies with resp ... Continue reading
Make the Car Your Top Priority When Planning This Summer's Road Trip
Jun 20, 2003
Photo Editors/Business Editors/Automotive Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available Photos are available at URLs: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.061903/bb5 http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.061903/bb5 a FAIRFAX, Va.--June 19, 2003--How well you prepare your automobile is possib ... Continue reading
BASF Introduces a New Easy-to-Find, Easy-to-Use Automotive Refinish Website
Jun 20, 2003
basfrefinish.com is One-Stop Source For Content on Product, Color, Training And More SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 19 -- BASF's Automotive Refinish business has announced the launch of basfrefinish.com, the flagship of its extensive Internet and eCommerce portfolio. Designed for collision repair shops and distributors, basfr ... Continue reading
RESULTS OF SMALL SUV SIDE IMPACT CRASH TESTS:
Jun 19, 2003
ARLINGTON, VA -- For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has evaluated vehicles in side impact crash tests to provide consumer information. The best performers among the 12 small SUVs tested (2003 models) are the Subaru Forester and the Ford Escape with optional side airbags. In contrast, 7 other ... Continue reading
Delphi Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
Jun 19, 2003
TROY, Mich., June 18 -- The Delphi Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share on Delphi $0.01 par value common stock. The dividend is payable July 29, 2003, to shareholders of record as of the close of business June 30, 2003. ... Continue reading
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