Rusty Wallace on Tuesday Dodge Call
Dodge Motorsports Media Conference Call Rusty Wallace No.2 Miller Lite Dodge Toll Free Number: 800-857-3457 Call Day: Tuesday, Oct. ... Continue reading
Street Glow Announces the Creation of Street Glow International
WAYNE, N.J.--Oct. 18, 2004--Street Glow(R), Inc. today announced the creation of Street Glow International, an affiliate of Street Glow, Inc. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Street Glow International's warehouse and distribution center will service Global Sales, exclusive of the United States and Canada. In addition, Stree ... Continue reading
October 17, 2004: Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-up: Charlotte
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Lots of Action in Charlotte Under the Lights Indianapolis â“ (October 18, 2004) The Concord (NC) a ... Continue reading
Bosch Donates $1,300 to Farmington Hills T.H.I.N.K. Program
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 18 -- Robert Bosch Corporation recently donated $1,300 to Farmington Hills' Teaching, Helping, Involving, Noticing, Kids (T.H.I.N.K.) initiative. T.H.I.N.K. is a substance abuse education program provided to all fifth grade students in the public and private schools in the district by spec ... Continue reading
ClarityLabs Creates a Hands-Free Automotive Solution for Texas Instruments' OMAP Platform
Clarity Technologies' Award Winning CVC(R) technology for speech recognition software combines with IBM Embedded ViaVoice to create a TI automotive solution for hands-free development. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 18 -- ClarityLabs a division of Clarity Technologies Inc. (http://www.claritycvc.com/ ), the leading provider ... Continue reading
Clarity Technologies Helps Provide World Class Speech Recognition Accuracy
Clarity Technologies CVC(R) award winning voice extraction technology for speech recognition software combines with IBM Embedded ViaVoice to deliver superior speech recognition accuracy AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 18 -- Clarity Technologies Inc. (http://www.claritycvc.com/ ), a leading independent provider with the techn ... Continue reading
Clarity to Deliver Noise Cancellation Technology for Bluetooth Enabled Automotive Platforms
-- Global Auto Supplier to Use Clarity's Award Winning CVC(R) Technology for its Bluetooth Enabled Automotive Telematics Platforms for Premium Hands-free Communications and Command and Control -- AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 18 -- Clarity Technologies Inc. (http://www.claritycvc.com/ ), the leading independent provider wi ... Continue reading
IBM to Help Automotive Industry Address Warranty Pain Through New Business Initiatives
ARMONK, N.Y.--Oct. 18, 2004-- New Tools, Techniques and Analytics Will Simplify Administration Processes, Eliminate Redundancies, and Improve Overall Exchange Of Information IBM announced today that it is launching a comprehensive set of services to assist the automotive industry in corralling excessive warranty costs. ... Continue reading
Autosport Development Laguna Seca Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO 15th At Laguna Seca Monterey, Calif. – October 17, 2004 The GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO, driven by Stu Hayner finished 15th in the last race of the 2004 season today at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, ... Continue reading
Halloween Safety for Vehicles and Pedestrians
Guest Editorial by: Jeff Ogden, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa BURNSVILLE, Minn., Oct. 18 -- As Halloween approaches, remember to be on the lookout for ghosts, goblins and other costumed characters who will be trick-or-treating on neighborhood streets Oct. 31. Pedestrian traffic fatalities are already a great risk for ... Continue reading
California Teen Wins National Contest and Creates Real TV Ads Stressing Teenage Seat Belt Safety
Manhattan Beach Student Tops in Volkswagen's Contest AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 18 -- Stephen Bowles, a junior at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif., may accomplish what high- priced ad agencies may find daunting: convince teens to wear safety belts and help reverse a tragic trend that sees too many young ... Continue reading
Visteon Declares Fourth Quarter 2004 Dividend
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 18 -- The Board of Directors of Visteon Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2004, to shareholders of record as of October 29, 2004. Visteon has paid a dividend each quarter since it became ... Continue reading
Fairchild Semiconductor Introduces Innovative Smart Power Switch Technology at Convergence 2004
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- Fairchild's Multi-Chip Smart Power Switch Technology Addresses Critical Automotive System Design Requirements Unattainable by Monolithic Devices Fairchild Semiconductor today introduces a cutting-edge smart power switch technology for automotive product development at Convergence 2004. Fairchil ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- INTEGRITY Delivers High Performance, Reliability and Scalability for Today's Demanding Automotive Applications Green Hills Software Inc., the technology leader in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development tools, today announced immediate availability of INTEGRITY and ... Continue reading
Valeo: Results for First Nine Months 2004
PARIS, October 18 -- - Second Consecutive Quarter of Organic Sales Growth - Impact of Raw Material Prices Contained - Debt Down by 215 Million Euros Following today's meeting of the Board of Directors, Valeo presented its consolidated accounts for the third quarter 2004. In euro millions 9 months 3rd quarter 2004 2003 ... Continue reading
DENSO's Premium Navigation System on Display at Convergence 2004
DENSO and Tele Atlas to demonstrate new navigation system powered by Tele Atlas' turn-by-turn DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Japan-based DENSO Corporation, a leader in car navigation systems since 1987, today announced that one of DENSO's premium car navigation systems will be on display in the Tele Atlas booth, number 309, at Co ... Continue reading
Honda Claims IRL 'Triple Crown' of Championships
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 18 -- In just its second season of Indy Racing League competition, Honda, its drivers and teams have swept the competition in the 2004 IndyCar Series, winning three major IRL championships -- the Manufacturers' Championship, Drivers' Championship and Rookie of the Year -- and 14 of the 16 races t ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- A sulfurous pall hangs over Shanghai as Challenge Bibendum rolls into town. China may have the world's fastest- growing car market, but it's also facing some serious problems from auto- related smog, traffic fatalities and petroleum imports. The Challenge brought to China more than 150 high-tech veh ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--Oct. 18, 2004-- Latest Release Can Export Multiple Photos of Same Vehicle To AutoTrader.com Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, announced today the release of Chrome Inventory Everywhere(TM) (CIE) 5.1, the latest version of Chrome's i ... Continue reading
SmarTire Signs Product Distribution Agreement with Redmer Industries
Redmer to focus on automotive and recreational vehicle manufacturers and aftermarket RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 18 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today that Redmer Industries has become a distributor of SmarTire's innovative tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in the US. Redmer Industries is a privately h ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Launches New Automotive Web Site to Better Serve Customers
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- Dana Corporation announced today the launch of its redesigned automotive Web site, located in the automotive section of http://www.dana.com/ . The new site ( http://www.dana.com/automotive ) offers expanded content and more intuitive navigation capabilities, enabling users to find Dana automoti ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces Executive Appointments
* Ann Marie Petach, currently an assistant treasurer of the company, is elected vice president and treasurer, succeeding Malcolm S. Macdonald, who is appointed vice president of Finance, effective Nov. 1. * Effective Nov. 1, Peter Daniel, currently controller, The Americas, is elected vice president and chief operating ... Continue reading
ALL Announces Agreement with BUNGE ALIMENTOS
CURITIBA, Brazil--Oct. 18, 2004--America Latina Logistica ("ALL") (Bovespa:ALLL4) announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement with BUNGE ALIMENTOS S.A. ("BUNGE") for transporting agriculture bulks through the rail network, reaching approximately 50 million tons in the 2005-2010 period and nearly 220 millio ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it is showcasing two new series of traction technologies at the Convergence 2004 vehicle electronics exhibition, beginning today in Detroit. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana's TorqueTrak(TM) series of electronic torque couplin ... Continue reading
Dana Emerson Actuator Systems Begins Production in Eastern Europe
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- Dana Corporation announced today that its joint venture with Emerson Electric has begun volume production for multiple products at its new manufacturing facility in Nove Mesto nad Vahom, Slovakia. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The joint venture, Dana Emerson Actuato ... Continue reading
Delphi Taps New Market for Telematics; Satellite Modems Offer 'Out Of This World Opportunity'
Delphi books $100 million in new business to build two-way communicator modems for stellar satellite communications TROY, Mich., Oct. 18 -- Delphi Corp. will co- develop and manufacture the next generation of transceiver modems for Stellar Satellite Communications Ltd., company officials announced here today at Converg ... Continue reading
Spansion to Demonstrate Advanced Automotive Electronics Powered by Flash Memory at Convergence 2004
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Oct. 18, 2004--Spansion LLC, the Flash memory subsidiary of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Fujitsu Limited (TOKYO:6702), today announced that it will display leading-edge automotive Flash memory-based electronics technology including advanced navigation radio systems using MirrorBit technology, tel ... Continue reading
Saturn Offers Extended Vehicle Coverage or $$$ to Buyers
DETROIT October 18, 2004; Saturn customers who buy or lease a 2005 Ion, Vue or Relay can now choose either extended vehicle coverage or a "personalization allowance" of up to $1,250. The Saturn Service Plan now provides 5-year/60,000 mile vehicle coverage, whichever comes first. (The extended vehicle coverage is availa ... Continue reading
Micron Technology, Inc. stellt Warenmuster seines Wide-VGA-Bildse nsors MT9V022 vor
Wirtschafts-/High-Tech-Redakteure Convergence 2004 BOISE, Idaho & DETROIT--18. Oktober 2004-- Hochgeschwindigkeits-CMOS-Bildsensor mit hohem Dynamikbereich für extreme Bedingungen bietet Sicherheit und Komfort Micron Technology, Inc., hat heute die ersten Warenmuster seines neuen DigitalClarity(TM) Hochgeschwindigke ... Continue reading
7-Eleven, Inc. to Webcast Its Third Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call
DALLAS, Oct. 18 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. will Webcast its quarterly conference call on Thursday, October 28, 2004. The call will be led by president and chief executive officer Jim Keyes and senior vice president and chief financial officer Ed Moneypenny. What: Third Quarter 2004 Conference Call When: Thursday, October 28, 20 ... Continue reading
FCC Action Quietly Enables an Industry, says ABI Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Oct. 18, 2004--Without ballyhoo, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission recently opened up licensing for the 5.9 GHz frequency band, thereby paving the way for private sector deployment of Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) systems along America's roads and highways. Any organization can ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 18, 2004--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors again highlights its position as a top developer of lighting and display technology by participating as a co-chair at this year's Intertech Light Emitting Diodes (LED) 2004 Conference in San Diego, California. LED 2004 is one of the premiere forums to bring together l ... Continue reading
Semiconductor-Based Innovation Comes to Forefront at Convergence 2004
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- Infineon Technologies Participation Includes CEO Keynote Talk and Special Appearance by Racing Legend Mario Andretti Infineon Technologies , the worldwide number two supplier of semiconductors for automotive electronics applications, today announced that its CEO, Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart, will give ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 18, 2004--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors again highlights its position as a top developer of lighting and display technology by participating as a co-chair at this year's Intertech Light Emitting Diodes (LED) 2004 Conference in San Diego, California. LED 2004 is one of the premiere forums to bring together l ... Continue reading
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Reports 77% Revenue Increase
BARTOW, Fla., Oct. 18 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today released results of operations for the second quarter ending August 31, 2004 showing an increase in revenue of 77% over the same quarter in 2003. Daniel L. Hefner, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Commerce Solutions ... Continue reading
ARM Technology Powers Freescale MAC7100 32-bit MCU Family for Automotive Applications
Convergence 2004, DETROIT, Michigan, October 18 -- The ARM7TDMI processor is the architecture of choice for Freescale's 32-bit body, chassis and safety products due to small size and extensive support ARM (LSE: ARM); , received further endorsement today when Freescale Semiconductor announced today at Convergence, the a ... Continue reading
Industry's First Device with Antenna Driver Stage Driven by an External Microcontroller CONVERGENCE SHOW, DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today the availability of its new 125-kHz BCDMOS antenna driver IC ATA527 ... Continue reading
Atmel Extends its Family of RF Car Access Devices with Introduction of LF Antenna-Driver IC
Device Features Unique Performance for Growing Passive Entry Go (PEG) Car Access Market CONVERGENCE SHOW, DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today the availability of its new LF antenna driver IC ATA5278 for handsf ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Oct. 18, 2004--Attensity Corporation AMR Research Analyst Kevin Mixer to Share Insight on Value of Early Warning Systems and Innovative Techniques for Measurable Results Who: Attensity, the innovator in unstructured data applications for commercial enterprises, and Kevin Mixer, Research Director, Aut ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 18 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation Briggs & Stratton Corporation today announced that it has identified the need to increase its reserve for uncollectible receivables by $10 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. The Company has a $40 million accounts receivable due from a major original equipmen ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Oct. 18, 2004--Vindigo, one of the best-known publishers of consumer applications for mobile devices, and Cadillac, a division of General Motors, today announced an agreement to launch one of the first contextual sponsorships for mobile phones. Cadillac Hot Spots, a sponsored channel on Vindigo city guides, p ... Continue reading
Collaborative Effort Results in First XML Industry Standard for Vendor Managed Inventory
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. & CINCINNATI--Oct. 18, 2004-- DST and EDM Unveil Strategic Integration Capabilities Expanding Availability of VMI for Automotive and Heavy Duty Industries DST and EDM, both recognized as leading solutions providers for the automotive and heavy duty parts industries, have jointly announced the succ ... Continue reading
Delphi Recognizes NEC Electronics With Commendation Awards
Excellence in Quality and Customer Service Earns NEC Electronics Consecutive Awards From Delphi DETROIT, CONVERGENCE 2004, Oct. 18 -- NEC Electronics Corporation today announced that Delphi Corp. has awarded NEC Electronics its Commendation Award for excellence in quality and consistent delivery of microcontroller (MCU ... Continue reading
dSPACE Exhibits Innovations in Electronic Technology
DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Innovations in electronics technology for engineering development processes are being demonstrated at Convergence 2004, October 18-20, by dSPACE, a German-based high-technology company with its North American operations in Novi, Michigan. A market leader and innovator in solutions and systems for de ... Continue reading
Ford Expands SIRIUS Satellite Radio Offering
* Ford will offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio as a factory-installed option targeted for up to 20 Ford and Lincoln Mercury vehicle lines for 2006 and 2007 model years. * Additionally, Ford expands SIRIUS as a dealer-installed option this fall. DETROIT and NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Ford Motor Company today announced that it is ex ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor and Metrowerks Advance Linux Technology for the Automotive Market
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- Linux Board Support Package (BSP) for Freescale(TM) Semiconductor mobileGT(TM) Architecture and Total5200(TM) Development Platform Unleashes the Promise of Linux(TM) Technology for Automotive Markets Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. and Metrowerks Corporation continue their commitment to providing ... Continue reading
Latest GDC Version Supports 70Mbps PCI Bandwidth, Dual Display Output DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc (FMA), the industry leader in graphics display controller ICs for vehicle systems, today introduced its latest product, the MB86296 Coral PA, designed to provide automotive-industry OEMs with ... Continue reading
Fujitsu Presents FlexRay(TM) Support Product Plan at Convergence 2004
DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe GmbH (FME) today jointly announced Fujitsu's plans to support the FlexRay(TM) technology at the automotive industry conference, Convergence 2004. "FlexRay -- A Key Element in Fujitsu's Automotive Strategy" will be prese ... Continue reading
BOISE, Idaho & DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- High-speed, high dynamic range CMOS image sensor operates in extreme conditions to provide safety and convenience Micron Technology, Inc., today announces commercial sampling of its new MT9V022 DigitalClarity(TM) high speed, wide-VGA high-performance image sensor featuring Micron ... Continue reading
NEC Electronics America Earns Automotive Quality Certification
New ISO/TS 16949:2002 Registration Critical for Automotive Industry ROSEVILLE, Calif. and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 18 -- NEC Electronics America, Inc. today announced it has earned the ISO/TS 16949:2002 quality system registration. This registration, a quality certification standard for automotive industries in the Un ... Continue reading
QNX Turbocharges In-Car Infotainment Systems with Support for Renesas SH-4A Processors
DETROIT, CONVERGENCE 2004 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE, Oct. 18 -- QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating system technology for the in-car telematics and infotainment market, today announced that the QNX(R) Neutrino(R) RTOS will support the new, high-performance SH-4A microprocessor core from Renesas ... Continue reading
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--Oct. 18, 2004--Ramtron International Corporation , the leading supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric semiconductor products, today announced that its FM25640 64Kb serial SPI FRAM product is now qualified under the Automotive Electronic Council's Stress Test Qualification for Integrated Circuits ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- Devices in the Economical, High-Performance M16C/29 Group Have Small, Low-Pin Count Packages and Provide Comprehensive Peripheral Functions Renesas Technology America, Inc. today announced six 16-bit M16C/29 group microcontrollers (MCUs) that provide flash memory, comprehensive peripheral funct ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004--Siemens VDO Automotive highlights its continued commitment to exceeding customers' expectations with two technical paper presentations during Convergence(R) 2004 Conference at Cobo Center in Detroit October 18 - 20, 2004. The theme of this year's automotive electronics conference is "Vehicle Ele ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas--Oct. 18, 2004-- Award Reinforces RF Performance and Robustness of Microtune's New High-Performance, Low-Power Broadband Tuner Microtune(R), Inc. today announced that a cable modem from Terayon Communications Systems, Inc. , built on Microtune's new low-power MicroTuner(TM) MT2060 single-chip tuner and Mic ... Continue reading
The Haartz Corporation to Increase Prices in North America for Automotive Products
ACTON, Mass., Oct. 18 -- The Haartz Corporation -- which has a sales office in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. -- announced today it will implement new price schedules in North America for many of its automotive OEM and aftermarket products, effective December 1, 2004. Price increases will range up to 12 percent. Customers are ... Continue reading
The Progressive Corporation Announces Preliminary Results of ``Dutch Auction'' Tender Offer
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Oct. 18, 2004--The Progressive Corporation today announced the preliminary results of its modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to purchase up to 17.1 million of its Common Shares, $1.00 par value. The tender offer expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Friday, October 15, 2004. A pre ... Continue reading
BATON ROUGE, La.--Oct. 18, 2004-- Time required for installment auto loan financing reduced by five days APPRO Systems, Inc., the leading provider of automated credit risk management and financial technologies for the lending industry, announced that Lincoln, Neb.-based Union Bank & Trust is successfully utilizing eCon ... Continue reading
Visteon Electronics Expertise Drives Convergence Technology
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 18 -- Visteon Corporation's automotive electronics technology is behind many of the products on display at Convergence 2004, October 18-20, 2004 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon's innovative approach to automoti ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Showcases Fuel-Cell Advancements at Convergence 2004 Automotive Electronics Show
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- Dana Corporation today unveiled a number of new fuel-cell advancements at the Convergence 2004 automotive electronics show in Detroit. The advancements are featured on a fuel-cell scooter developed with Dana partners. One of just three in the world, the scooter is making its North American debu ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004--At the Convergence 2004 automotive electronics conference here today, Infineon Technologies (FWB:IFX) announced OptiMOS-T, a new family of "Green" power MOSFETs incorporating trench power technology and PROFET, the world's first family of smart high-side switch ICs that use trench power technolo ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group is First Advertiser to Participate; Jeep(R) Integration in Newest Tony Hawk Video Game to be Tested Activision and Nielsen Entertainment Release Results of New Study That Further Establishes the Effectiveness of In-Game Advertising SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 18 -- Activision, Inc. and Nielsen Entertainme ... Continue reading
Dual Electronics and Tele Atlas Team to Deliver New Aftermarket Vehicle Navigation System
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- Navigation system combines Dual Electronics' technical expertise with Tele Atlas' turn-by-turn navigation map database Tele Atlas, a worldwide leading provider of digital map databases and location content for the U.S., and Dual Electronics, manufacturer of high-quality electronics at affordabl ... Continue reading
Altera to Demonstrate Groundbreaking FPGA-Based Graphics Control Technology at Convergence 2004
DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Convergence 2004 What: Altera Corporation will be showcasing programmable logic solutions that are helping drive innovation in the automotive marketplace at Convergence 2004. On display will be a groundbreaking graphics control system for automotive applications that utilizes the low-cost Altera(R) ... Continue reading
Automakers Get Ready for Digital HD Radio(TM) Blitz in Detroit
Digital Conversions by Ten Additional Detroit AM & FM Stations Mirror Nationwide Rollout of HD Radio Technology DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of HD Radio(TM) technology, announced today that 10 additional radio stations in the Detroit market have recently begun broadcasting digita ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Automotive Teaches the Automobile to Read
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004--Siemens VDO Automotive is demonstrating its EasyControl driver information technology, which is making the automobile literate, at Convergence 2004 being held at Cobo Center in Detroit, Oct. 18-20. The company is improving the driver information man-machine interface (MMI) with this innovative i ... Continue reading
Hella Partners Focus on Vehicle Architecture & Styling
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 18 -- Hella features leading-edge technology developed through its partnerships with other automotive suppliers at Convergence 2004. "We have joined with global partners to share our expertise and to better integrate the best of today's new electronic and electrical technology," notes Joe Borruso, ... Continue reading
QNX Innovation Provides 'Instant-On' Capability for In-Car Devices
DETROIT, CONVERGENCE 2004 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE, Oct. 18 -- Thanks to breakthrough technology from QNX Software Systems, designers of navigation systems, infotainment units, and other in-car devices will be able to deliver extremely fast boot and response times without having to rely on dedicated and expens ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004--Automotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), an industry-supported initiative to standardize electric/electronic (E/E) architecture, will be presenting a technical paper at the Convergence(R) 2004 Conference at Cobo Center in Detroit. The presentation will discuss automotive electric/electroni ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Oct. 18, 2004--Success in the North American automotive lighting technologies market depends on how efficiently participants can introduce new technologies while helping automakers achieve their cost reduction targets. Manufacturers of advanced lighting technologies strive to contain costs while allo ... Continue reading
Atmel LF Antenna-driver IC for Automotive Tire Pressure Monitoring Applications
CONVERGENCE SHOW, DETROIT, October 18 -- - Industry's First Device with Antenna Driver Stage Driven by an External Microcontroller Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today the availability of its new 125-kHz BCDMOS antenna driver IC A ... Continue reading
Fujitsu to Demonstrate New Coral PA Graphics Display Controller at Convergence 2004
DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), the industry leader in graphics display controller ICs for vehicle systems, will introduce its newest 32-bit Coral PA controller at Convergence 2004 in Detroit, October 18-20. The company will also announce the addition of two low-power, single-chip 32-b ... Continue reading
Delphi Brings Expanded Line of Entertainment Products for the Consumer Market to Convergence 2004
Line Up led by new Delphi XM SKYFi2, hitting stores in 2 weeks DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Delphi Corp. today announced the Delphi XM SKYFi2 satellite radio receiver would be available at retailers by the end of October. Delphi will display SKYFi2 along with its expanded line of entertainment products for the consumer market, ... Continue reading
Atmel Extends its Family of RF Car Access Devices with Introduction of LF Antenna-Driver IC
CONVERGENCE SHOW, DETROIT, October 18 -- - Device Features Unique Performance for Growing Passive Entry Go (PEG) Car Access Market Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today the availability of its new LF antenna driver IC ATA5278 for h ... Continue reading
Metrowerks Delivers Automotive Grade Linux Technology for Next Generation Telematics Equipment
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- Linux Technology from Metrowerks Addresses Automotive Industry Requirements, Facilitates Open Source Development for Telematics Markets Metrowerks Corporation introduces automotive grade Linux(R) technology specifically engineered to meet industry requirements such as fast device boot time, a r ... Continue reading
Fonix Speech Solutions for Renesas Development Platform Demonstrated to Auto Manufacturers
SALT LAKE CITY--Oct. 18, 2004--Fonix(R) Corp. (OTCBB: FNIX), a communications and technology company providing integrated telecommunications services and value-added speech technologies, will demonstrate its speech interfaces for the automotive industry at the COMET(TM) Conference on Oct. 19, 2004 at the COBO Conferenc ... Continue reading
Ford to Display Valeo's Next Generation Wiring Technology at Convergence 2004
DETROIT, Michigan, October 18 -- Valeo, a leader in original equipment automotive electronics and connective systems, today introduced its innovative application of advanced data communications technology based on Power Line Communication (PLC) technology. The technology will make its debut at the Convergence 2004 show ... Continue reading
Ford présentera la technologie de câblage nouvelle génération de Valeo au salon Convergence 2004
DETROIT, Michigan, October 18 -- Valeo, l'un des plus grands équipementiers automobiles de première monte dans l'électronique et les systèmes de liaison, présente aujourd'hui son application innovante de communication de données basée sur la technologie de Transmission par Courants Porteurs (TCP). Cette technolo ... Continue reading
JAC Products Receives 2004 Toyota Quality Alliance - Gold Award
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 18 -- JAC Products, a leading manufacturer of automotive functional exterior trim, received the 2004 Toyota Quality Alliance - Gold Award. The award covers all aspects of doing business with Toyota Motor Sales, including quality assurance, warranty, delivery, invoicing and claims, purchasin ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Names Joseph Graczyk Jr. Vice President, DaimlerChrysler Team
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 18 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today announced the appointment of Joseph Graczyk Jr. as vice president, DaimlerChrysler OEM team. In this role, Graczyk will be responsible for managing the development, production, sale and delivery of products and services for the DaimlerChrysler account within Polk's O ... Continue reading
Dana-Equipped Fuel-Cell-Powered Scooter on Display TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- Dana Corporation is exhibiting several exciting product advancements in the areas of electronic differentials and torque coupling, power steering, and fuel-cell component technology at Convergence 2004, today through Oct. 20 at Cobo Center in D ... Continue reading
Silver increases its dominance as the vehicle color of choice in North America and around the world TROY, Mich., Oct. 18 -- Never mind striking gold. The 2004 model year marks the fourth consecutive year that silver ranked as the most popular vehicle color in North America, according to the annual global color populari ... Continue reading
The Stanley Works Roars Into the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series With Evernham Motorsports
Stanley to be the primary sponsor of Bill Elliott's No. 91 Dodge in four races and an associate sponsor of Kasey Kahne's No. 9 and Jeremy Mayfield's No. 19 Dodge NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Oct. 18 -- The Stanley Works , one of the world's best known brands of tools, hardware, security and home improvement products, announced ... Continue reading
William Beichner Appointed CEO at Unbreakable Lock Company and Lawman Armor Corporation
BERWYN, Pa.--Oct. 18, 2004--The Board of Directors at Lawman Armor Corporation has announced that it has appointed William Beichner as CEO and to the board of directors of both Lawman Armor Corporation and Unbreakable Lock Company. Unbreakable Lock Company will develop and market innovative proprietary mechanical anti- ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Motors the Prilosec OTC Dodge to 12th-place Finish at Lowe's
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 235-1147, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Sterling Marlin Motors the Prilosec OTC Dodge to 12th-place Finish at Lowe's CONCORD, N.C., (October 18, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin came from the back of the field and made it through two a ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Motorola, Inc. , a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies, unveiled its latest product portfolio of automotive sensors, including tire pressure sensors, inertial sensors and high-pressure sensors at Convergence 2004 in Detroit. Motorola's tire pressure sensor ... Continue reading
Paramount Pictures and Piaggio USA Partner to Support Launch of Alfie and Vespa(R) Granturismo 200
- ALFIE, starring Jude Law, opens nationwide on November 5, 2004 - LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18 -- In the stylish spirit of the upcoming film Alfie, Paramount Pictures and Piaggio USA, makers of the world famous Vespa motorscooter, have partnered to jointly support the release of Alfie and the all-new 2004 Vespa Granturismo 20 ... Continue reading
Ikona announces patent application filing on clutch based actuator mechanism
COQUITLAM, BC, Oct. 18 -- Ikona Gear International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: IKGI - News) , a leader in innovative gearing systems technology, announced today it has filed a new patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The application is titled "Spring Return and Manual Override Mechanism Actuator". T ... Continue reading
Hey there! Two weeks and a wakeup until the start of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas . . . Just under eight weeks until the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis (It's a week later this year, Dec. 9-11). I'll be at Biketoberfest in Daytona on Friday, October 22, so if you're there and ... Continue reading
FCC Action Quietly Enables One to One in Car Digital Communications, says ABI Research
Oyster Bay, NY - October 18, 2004 - Without ballyhoo, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission recently opened up licensing for the 5.9 GHz frequency band, thereby paving the way for private sector deployment of Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) systems along America's roads and highways. Any organization c ... Continue reading
ARM Technology Powers Freescale MAC7100 32-Bit MCU Family for Automotive Applications
The ARM7TDMI Processor Is the Architecture of Choice for Freescale's 32-Bit Body, Chassis and Safety Products Due to Small Size and Extensive Support DETROIT, CONVERGENCE 2004, Oct. 18 -- ARM received further endorsement today when Freescale Semiconductor announced today at Convergence, the availability of its ARM Powe ... Continue reading
Samenvatting: Spansion verbetert autoprestaties met de nieuwe hogesnelheids Flash Memory
Spansion LLC, de Flash memory-dochteronderneming van Advanced Micro Devices, Inc en Fujitsu Limited (TOKYO:6702) heeft ter gelegenheid van Convergence 2004 aangekondigd dat het een sneller model met hogere densiteit heeft toegevoegd aan zijn Floating Gate Flash memory-productlijn voor voertuigen. Dit nieuwe 32Mbit burs ... Continue reading
INGERSHEIM, Germany, October 18 -- - The world's most popular vehicle color gains momentum as exploration of bright and light metallic shades continue The vehicle color crown in Europe still rests securely atop silver. The 2004 model year finds that silver ranked as the most popular vehicle color for the sixth consecut ... Continue reading
INGERSHEIM, Alemania, October 18 -- - El color más común para los coches sigue aprovechando su momento mientras continúa la exploración de brillos y sombras metálicos La corona para el color de automóviles en Europa sigue siendo del plateado. El año 2004 concluye con el plateado como el color más popular por se ... Continue reading
American Standard Reports Diluted EPS of 71 Cents, up 29 Percent
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Oct. 18 -- American Standard Companies Inc. today announced record third-quarter earnings of 71 cents per diluted share, up 29 percent from third quarter last year. Third- quarter sales were $2.396 billion, up 7 percent from a year ago, and net income rose 27 percent to $156 million. Third-quarter ear ... Continue reading
Delphi Generates Strong Cash Flow in Q3
Delphi meets revised Q3 earnings guidance Non-GM revenues grow to 47 percent of total sales TROY, Mich., Oct. 18 -- Delphi Corp. today reported Q3 2004 revenues of $6.65 billion, and a GAAP net loss of $114 million or a loss of $0.20 per share. Excluding the impact of previously announced restructuring charges, Delphi ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- MAC7100 Family Combines Efficiencies of ARM7(TM) Core and Flexibility of Freescale Architecture Automotive designers who need 32-bit performance for cost-sensitive automotive body, chassis and safety applications now have a solution with Freescale Semiconductor's MAC7100 family. These 32-bit de ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004--Freescale Semiconductor is adding another level of integration to power ICs to help automotive designers bring efficient, solid-state motor control to cooling fans, fuel pumps and other automotive applications. The 4 milliohm MC33981 eXtreme Switch with fast pulse width modulation (PWM) is desig ... Continue reading
Business Editors/Automotive Writers/High-Tech Editors Convergence 2004 Booth #1059 DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- I progettisti del sistema si basano sulla memoria flash Spansion(TM) per migliorare l'impatto ambientale, la sicurezza e le performance dei veicoli. Spansion LLC, la filiale di Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. e Fuji ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV's Rialto Plant Rolls Out 100,000th Travel Trailer
Travel Trailer Production Facility Celebrates Milestone RIVERSIDE, Calif., Oct. 18 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced the roll out of its 100,000th travel trailer from its production facility in Rialto, CA. The milestone travel trailer, a 2005 Pioneer 19T4, was commemorate ... Continue reading
INGERSHEIM, Deutschland, October 18 -- - Die weltweit beliebteste Autofarbe kommt durch weitergehende Forschung von hellen und hell-metallischen Farbtönen weiter in Fahrt Auf der europäischen Farbbeliebtheitsskala für Automobile ist Silber weiterhin der unangefochtene König. Der jährlichen Farbenbeliebtheitsstudie ... Continue reading
Selected by Tier 1 Supplier for Advanced Safety and Convenience Applications CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 18 -- SMaL Camera Technologies, an award-winning developer of digital imaging solutions, announced today the introduction of its ACM100 camera designed specifically for advanced automotive safety and convenience applicat ... Continue reading
Industry Leaders Join Forces to Offer TruSurround XT for AutoVision(R) DVD System Rear-Seat Entertainment Systems SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 18 -- SRS Labs, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative audio, voice and semiconductor technology solutions, today announced that the Automotive Group of Johnson Controls, Inc. has l ... Continue reading
New Line of Automotive Devices Strengthens Xilinx Market Position
Company Unveils Xilinx Automotive (XA) Family - Industry's First PLDs Specifically Designed to Meet Stringent Requirements of Automotive Market DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Today at the Convergence 2004 Automotive Conference, Xilinx, Inc. announced the immediate availability of the Xilinx Automotive (XA(TM)) Family, a new line ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Structure and Profitability of World's Truck Industry Analysed.
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 18, 2004--Research and Markets has announced the addition of The Worlds Truck Manufacturers 7th Edition to their offering This report is a proven and reliable industry reference tool and is an excellent resource for those involved in competitor analysis and strategic planning. The report covers th ... Continue reading
DriveCam Video Systems Wins 2004 AeA High Tech Award
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 18, 2004--DriveCam Video Systems, the leader in knowledge-based systems that improve driving behavior, announced today that it has won the 2004 High Tech Award from the San Diego Council of AeA, the nation's largest high-tech trade association. DriveCam won the top award in the category of Computers/Rel ... Continue reading
Workers at German Opel Car Plant Stay Off the Job in Protest of Planned Cuts by Parent Company GM
BOCHUM, Germany October 18, 2004; Daniela Pegna writing for the AP reported that angry workers at an Opel car plant in Germany stayed off the job Monday, continuing their protest against plans by parent company General Motors Corp. for thousands of job cuts and defying calls from union leaders and the government to ret ... Continue reading
Spansion Improves Automotive Power Train Performance with New High-Speed Flash Memory
DETROIT--Oct. 18, 2004-- System Designers Rely on Spansion(TM) Flash Memory to Improve Vehicles' Environmental Impact, Safety and Performance Spansion LLC, the Flash memory subsidiary of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Fujitsu Limited (TOKYO:6702), today at Convergence 2004 announced it has added a faster, higher dens ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct. 17 -- Tilcon Software, the first GUI/HMI tool vendor to be selected for Renesas Technology's COMET* (Community Enabling Telematics) initiative, will feature its Interface Development Suite (IDS) on Renesas Technology's telematics platform at Convergence 2004. In addition, Tilcon has been invited to presen ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning closes ALMS Season with Rainy Top-Ten
Petersen/ White Lightning Closes ALMS Season with Rainy Top-Ten MONTEREY, Calif. October 16, 2004 - Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing entered the final American Le Mans Series (ALMS) race of the season today in a four-hour endurance event around the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The day would be a disappointmen ... Continue reading
Lowe's Motor Speedway. Ray Cooper Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004. Clear!Blue Dodge Notes, Quotes. 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. ... Continue reading
Chevy Race Notes - Charlotte, Oct. 17
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES UAW-GM QUALITY 500 - RACE NOTES LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY October 16 2004 BRIAN VICKERS, NO. 25 GMAC CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - "It probably looked a lot worse than it was. I ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Wins NASCAR Manufacturers' Championship
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com For Release: October 16, 2004, 11:30 p.m. EDT CHEVROLET CLINCHES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP MANUFACTURERS' CHAMPIONSHIP Title is 28th for Chevrolet since 1952 and 24th in Modern Era (since 1972) CHARLOTTE, NC - Jimmie Johnson's ... Continue reading
Chevy Texas IRL Results: BELL RINGS UP ANOTHER TOP-10 FINISH FOR CHEVY
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BELL RINGS UP ANOTHER TOP-10 FINISH FOR CHEVY FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 17, 2004 - Townsend Bell was a midseason addition to Chevrolet's IRL IndyCar Series roster, but since he joined the Bowtie Brigade in July he's become a proli ... Continue reading
Top Finish Up in Smoke for Stremme and Team TRIMSPA at LMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Top Finish Up in Smoke for Stremme and Team TRIMSPA at LMS Concord, NC (October 16, 2004) â“ A late race comeback by David Stremme was spoiled by a blown motor just 59 laps from the finish of Friday nightâT ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from No Problem Raceway, Bella Rose, La.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION NO PROBLEM RACEWAY Sunday, October 17, 2004 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 FORCE TAKES NHRA SOUTH CENTRAL CHAMPIONSHIP BELL ROSE, La. - In her rookie season in Top Alcohol Dragster, Ashley Force earned three NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Ra ... Continue reading
ARMONK, N.Y. & STUTTGART, Germany--Oct. 18, 2004-- IBM's Open-Standards-Based Software Architecture Modernizes Telematics Solutions for DaimlerChrysler Subsidiary IBM announced today that it has developed a new telematics software platform for FleetBoard, a DaimlerChrysler subsidiary, as part of its strategic relations ... Continue reading
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