ASC, Inc. and SO-CAL Speed Shop to Open Southern California Design Center
Jun 2, 2003
Industry first collaboration to offer automakers blend of original equipment and enthusiast specialty vehicle design and concept development POMONA, Calif., June 2 -- ASC, Inc. today announced a partnership with SO-CAL Speed Shop to create a full-service design and advanced planning studio in Pomona, Calif. The studio ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2003
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--June 2, 2003--Honeywell announced today that Lord Clive Hollick, chief executive of United Business Media plc, has been elected to its Board of Directors. The company also announced that Ann Fudge, a director since 1993, has stepped down from the board in order to concentrate on her new responsib ... Continue reading
Goverment May Bail Out and Be Responsible For Deeds Of Federal Mogul and Other Asbestos Litigants
May 31, 2003
NEW YORK May 31, 2003; Arindam Nag writing for Reuters reported today that asbestos is still a dirty word for Corporate America, but a bill now before U.S. Congress could open the door to a string of new deals among companies once under a cloud of litigation uncertainty, Wall Street deal makers said. The bill, introduc ... Continue reading
May 31, 2003
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--May 30, 2003--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today issued final fiscal 2003 fourth quarter and audited results for the year ended March 29, 2003, which were pending final review by the Company's external auditors, as previously discussed in the Company's press release dated May 22, 2003. PricewaterhouseCoop ... Continue reading
May 30, 2003
Los Angeles, CA, May 2003 -Sweden, the internationally recognized leader in automotive safety and telematics, today announced the formation of a new applied R&D program for Intelligent Vehicle Safety Systems (IVSS). The IVSS program, which is open to international companies and partners, will focus on the development, ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend; Appoints Non-Executive Chairman
May 30, 2003
PHILADELPHIA--May 29, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on July 28, 2003, to holders of record on July 14, 2003. The annual dividend of $.27 ... Continue reading
Yazaki Names New Vice Presidents
May 30, 2003
CANTON, Mich., May 29 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, has named Barbara Long vice president of the new Alpha Business Unit, from executive director of program management and Rich Tajer vice president Connector Operations, from di ... Continue reading
May 30, 2003
KENOSHA, Wis.--May 29, 2003--W. Dudley Lehman, Group President - Infant and Child Care for Kimberly-Clark Corporation, has been appointed to the board of directors of Snap-on Incorporated , a global leader in tools, diagnostics and equipment. Mr. Lehman, 51, joined Kimberly-Clark in 1976 and held various marketing and ... Continue reading
BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION TO SUPPLY TURANZAT ER30 TIRE FOR PORSCHE CAYENNE
May 29, 2003
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICAN TIRE, LLC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION TO SUPPLY TURANZA(tm) ER30 TIRE FOR PORSCHE CAYENNE NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (May 28, 2003) - Bridgestone Turanza(tm) ER30 N-0 extra load tire in size 255/55R18 109Y will be supplied as original e ... Continue reading
May 29, 2003
SAN JOSE, Calif.--May 28, 2003--Fairchild Semiconductor announces the QTLP673C series of surface-mount PLCC-4 package LED lamps. The devices are top-illuminating, high-brightness lamps for interior automotive lighting applications, as well as traffic management signals and signage. The new products extend Fairchild's p ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Hires New Director, Parts and Logistics
May 29, 2003
IRVINE, Calif., May 28 -- Steve Green, an automotive industry veteran has joined Kia Motors America as Director of Parts and Logistics. In this capacity, Green will manage Kia's overall parts and PCC operations. "Steve brings a wealth of experience in the area of parts distribution and logistics, and we are confident t ... Continue reading
Auto Technician of the Year Calls Regular Oil Change Critical Car Maintenance
May 28, 2003
ATLANTA, May 28, 2003; Despite the sophistication of today's advanced automotive engines, the old-fashioned act of changing the oil is still the most critical piece of routine maintenance a car owner can do, according to a top ASE-certified technician. "Having your oil changed on a regular basis is the single most impo ... Continue reading
NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year Calls Regular Oil Change Critical Car Maintenance
May 28, 2003
ATLANTA, May 28 -- Despite the sophistication of today's advanced automotive engines, the old-fashioned act of changing the oil is still the most critical piece of routine maintenance a car owner can do, according to NAPA AUTO PARTS' top ASE-certified technician. "Having your oil changed on a regular basis is the singl ... Continue reading
New UGN Trunk System Makes Trips Quieter
May 28, 2003
CHICAGO, May 28 -- Continuing its commitment to addressing Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) concerns, UGN has developed an aesthetically and acoustically sound trunk system. The first-of-its-kind system utilizes the revolutionary RIETER ULTRA LIGHT(TM) technology to greatly reduce noise generated from the much-over ... Continue reading
Give Dad What He Wants This Father's Day - No No Just Car Stuff
May 28, 2003
Auto Accessories Feed Dad's Love Affair with Cars and Trucks ROANOKE, Va., May 28 -- Fast and Furious hopefully aren't terms that describe Dad's driving, or his mood, this Father's Day. The terms can, however, relate to some unique automotive accessories that make for cool Father's Day gifts. As a promotional tie-in wi ... Continue reading
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