Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - The European car industry cannot agree with the proposals made by the European Commission today on CO2 emissions from passenger cars. The proposals are unbalanced and damaging to the European economy in terms of wealth, employment and growth potential. The European vehicle manufacturers call on the EU Member States and the European Parliament to take the lead in the current debate and start ...
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (ots/PRNewswire) - - Thousands Celebrate Ecclestone Confirmation at F1 Showcase on Abu Dhabi Streets In front of an elated crowd of tens of thousands of people, Formula One(TM) Management today announced that Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, has secured the rights to host a Formula 1(TM) Grand Prix from 2009. On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 49,054 vehicles (1) in December 2006, an increase of 50.7% over the same month last year. Year to date Nissan sold 539,773 vehicles in Europe, a decrease of 0.2% compared to the same period last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 3,559 units in December, registering a 2.8% decrease compared to last year. Year to date ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 42,950 vehicles (1) in November 2006, an increase of 25.3% over the same month last year. Year to date Nissan sold 490,719 vehicles in Europe, a decrease of 3.5% compared to the same period last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 3,499 units in November, registering a 25.6% increase compared to last year. Year to date ...
Basking Ridge, New Jersey (ots/PRNewswire) - - Advanced 'Mesh' Configuration Enables Multinational Businesses to Benefit From Unsurpassed Reliability Verizon Business, one of the largest providers of IP global communications services, has deployed a technologically advanced network configuration on the trans-Atlantic portion of its global IP network to provide more diverse routes to benefit large-business ...
Sunderland, England (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan's latest model, the Qashqai, will begin rolling off the production line today at its plant in Sunderland. Qashqai is a compact crossover, combining the best attributes of a traditional family hatchback with the option of advanced 4x4 capability. Around 130,000 will be produced in Sunderland, alongside Note, Primera, Micra and Micra C+C, potentially increasing total annual volume to around 400,000 units by the end of ...
Paris, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Valeo today announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ford Motor Company to acquire their Thermal Systems facility, Sheldon Road, (Plymouth, Michigan). This acquisition is conditional upon reaching a new and competitive agreement with the United Auto Workers ...
Carmagnola, Italy (ots/PRNewswire) - - This Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation is not Being Made in Italy. Any Attempted Acceptance by Residents of Italy Shall be Void. Teksid Aluminum Luxembourg S.à r.l., S.C.A. (the "Company") announced today that the Consent Payment Deadline (as defined herein) of ...
Paris, November 15 (ots/PRNewswire) - Valeo today announced the signature of a contract for the sale of its Electric Motors & Actuators activity to the Japanese group Nidec for an enterprise value of 165 million euros. In 2005 this activity generated total sales of 253 million euros and an operating income of 9 million euros. The transaction should be closed by ...
Montreal, Canada, November 14 (ots/PRNewswire) - - Mechtronix Systems is to Deliver Two FFS X(TM) Units; an Airbus A320 and a Boeing B737NG in the First and Fourth Quarter of 2007 Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI), a fast-growing global provider of flight training equipment, has signed a contract with Gözen Group to provide them with two full flight simulators ...
Berlin, November 14 (ots/PRNewswire) - - Malév Will Now be Able to Perform its Pilot Training at Home European Aviation Training Symposium (EATS) - Malév Hungarian Airlines obtained JAA qualification for the FFS X(TM) Non Zero Flight Time(TM) (NZFT(TM)) manufactured by Mechtronix Systems Inc., a fast growing provider of flight simulation technology. The ...
Trappes, France, November 8 (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 41,064 vehicles (1) in October 2006, an increase of 41.4% over the same month last year. Year to date Nissan sold 447,769 vehicles in Europe, a decrease of 5.6% compared to the same period last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 3,389 units in October, registering a 20.1% increase compared to last year. Year to ...
New York, November 1 (ots/PRNewswire) - - Restructuring Business Unit Enhances Service Offering Duff & Phelps, one of the world's leading independent financial advisory firms, announced today that it has acquired Chanin Capital Partners, a specialty investment bank with a leading position advising stakeholders in distressed situations. Terms of ...
Avila, Spain (ots/PRNewswire) - - The Visit Marks the Recent Start of Production of the new Light Duty Trucks, Cabstar and Atleon. President of the Spanish Government, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, was welcomed today by Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. at the Avila-based Nissan ...
Paris, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Valeo today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the sale of its Electrical Motors & Actuators activity to the Japanese group Nidec. The parties expect to be in a position to sign the definitive agreements regarding this project once the employee representative consultation process has been completed. ...
Paris, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Following yesterday's meeting of its Board of Directors, Valeo presented its consolidated accounts for the third quarter 2006. in millions of euros 3rd quarter 9 months (unaudited) 2006 2005(1) Change 2006 2005(1) Change Total operating revenues 2,263 2,332 -3.0% 7,572 7,323 +3.4% Gross margin ...
Mumbai, India (ots/PRNewswire) - - GSM-R Network Contract Largest in India to Date MUMBAI, India, September 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Railways will use wireless railway communications technology from Nortel(x) (NYSE/TSX: NT) to help improve the safety and efficiency on one of the most important and busiest rail arteries in India's most populous state, ...
Luxembourg (ots/PRNewswire) - Gemplus International S.A. (Euronext LU0121706294 - GEM and NASDAQ:GEMP), a world leading player in the secure card industry and a subsidiary of Gemalto N.V. (Euronext NL0000400653 - GTO), announces today that it no longer expects to meet its financial performance outlook for 2006. The Company cited market conditions that will remain challenging and uncertainties in the global economic environment. Because of the level of its integration ...
Consortium and Terma A/S have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, aiming to pursue areas of mutual interest Halbergsmoos/Lystrup (ots) - The background for the agreement is deliberations by the Danish government on which aircraft to select for the replacement of the F-16 during the coming years. The Eurofighter is among the three candidates for the ...
Moscow (ots/PRNewswire) - - FX and M Debuted, Future Product Range Disclosed, New European Infiniti Headquarters to be Located in Switzerland Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, celebrated its official launch in Russia today at the Moscow International Motor Show. The initial line-up of Infiniti vehicles, which go on sale this fall, includes the sporty ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Nortel to Provide GSM-R to Algerian SNTF to Improve Efficiency and Safety The Algerian Railways operator SNTF (Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires) has selected Nortel(x) (NYSE/TSX: NT) for the first phase of SNTF's national GSM-R project to provide a new wireless communication system that aims to enhance ...
Washington, District of Columbia (ots/PRNewswire) - Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO), a world leader in digital security, announced today that the United States of America Government Printing Office (GPO) placed its first order with the company, following Gemalto's electronic passport technology qualification completion. The GPO and U.S. Department of State evaluated the Gemalto solution at their testing facilities ...
Paris, France (ots/PRNewswire) - The Board of Directors, which met today, approved the summarized consolidated accounts for the first half 2006. In millions of euros(x) 1st half Quarterly variation 2006 2006 2005(xx) Change 2nd quarter 1st quarter(xx) Total operating revenues 5,309 4,991 ...
Paris, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Valeo (OTC: VLEEY) today announced that it has received a Nissan Global Supplier Award for Innovation, recognising the air quality system developed by Valeo Thermal Systems Japan. "It is an honor to receive this award and our automatic intake control system to be recognized for as one of the most innovative products of the year by Nissan", said Valeo's Chairman and CEO Thierry ...
Shanghai, China (ots/PRNewswire) - Valeo today announced the establishment of a new Research and Development centre in Shanghai. This technical centre will design advanced climate control systems for Chinese, Japanese and European car makers. This latest development is part of Valeo's strategy to expand its presence in the fast-growing Chinese automotive market. When fully operational, the new technical centre will ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 48,364 vehicles (1) in May 2006, an increase of 1.5% over the same month last year. Year to date Nissan sold 218,294 vehicles in Europe, a decrease of 4.9% compared to the same period last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 4,204 units in May, registering a 4.8% decrease compared to last year. Year to date Nissan sold 20,077 units in France, down 1.2% compared to the same ...
Beijing, China (ots/PRNewswire) - - Powering Digital Mobile Signaling and Communications Spanning 20 Provinces China's Ministry of Railways (MOR) and Nortel(x) (NYSE/TSX: NT) have signed a framework agreement for Nortel to provide GSM Railway (GSM-R) switching centers to enable digital mobile signaling and operational communications along passenger lines ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Next Generation Models, Premium Ownership Experience Drive New Luxury Entrant Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., today announced that its Infiniti luxury brand will launch across the European market during 2008. The announcement was made in Tokyo by President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, during a press conference for the 2005 fiscal year results. Launched in the US and Canada in 1989, Infiniti is ...
Moscow (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced plans to invest US$200 million (5.5 billion Rubles) in a new assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. The announcement was made in Tokyo by President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, during a press conference for the 2005 fiscal year results. Production will begin in 2009. The plan is subject to the approval ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Sales up 15.4% - Raw Material Costs Continue to Rise - Operating Income Resists Well Following today's meeting of its Board of Directors, Valeo (OTC: VLEEY) presented its consolidated accounts for the first quarter 2006. In millions of euros 1 January - 31 March (non audited) 2006 2005 change Total operating revenues 2,704 2,344 ...