Siemens VDO Electrifies the Intake Manifold
Electronics and Manifolds Converge in One Integrated Air Fuel Delivery Package DETROIT, Oct. 18 -- Siemens VDO is debuting the next generation of engine intake manifolds at Convergence 2006 with its innovative Electrified Integrated Air Fuel Module (E-IAFM). The new engineering concept offers customers a considerable r ... Continue reading
Bosch's Dedication to Automotive Electronics Spans 100 Years
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 18 -- For the past 100 years, Robert Bosch Corporation has been a leader in automotive electronics in the United States. Starting with the 1906 sale of the magneto, an ignition device based on Robert Bosch's patented design, to the latest developments in semiconductors and sensors shown at ... Continue reading
u-blox se expande y entra en España y Turquía
THALWIL, Suiza, October 18 -- u-blox AG, líder suizo en fabricación de tecnología puntera de recepción GPS, ha anunciado hoy la ampliación de su red de distribución con la entrada en mercados de nuevo crecimiento en forma de acuerdos con los distribuidores de tecnología electrónica Venco Electrónica S.A. (en E ... Continue reading
REMINDER: NHRA TF & PSM TELECONFERENCE Today (Oct. 18) at 3 ET
Dear NHRA Media, The NHRA POWERade Series will be hosting a teleconference TODAY (Wednesday, Oct. 18) at 3 ET/Noon PT with the championship contenders in Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle. To Join the call, dial 800-793-6775 and press access code 8964-7712. On the call will be ... FROM TOP FUEL, * Doug Kalitta (points ... Continue reading
Metaldyne to Supply Integrated Balance Shaft/Oil Pump Modules for Asian Automaker
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 18 -- Metaldyne announced today it has been awarded a contract from an Asian automaker to supply integrated balance shaft/oil pump modules. The program, valued at approximately $40 million annually, will launch in 2008 to produce balance shaft/oil pump modules for diesel engines that power passeng ... Continue reading
News Brief: EPA Releases List of Best Workplaces for Commuters
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006) *EPA Releases List of Best Workplaces for Commuters *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov* *The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an ... Continue reading
u-blox Expands Presence Into Spain and Turkey
THALWIL, Switzerland, October 18 -- u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of innovative GPS receiver technology, today announced that it has expanded its distribution network into new growth markets by signing agreements with electronics distributors Venco Electronica S.A. of Spain and Kayra Elektronik of Turkey. Venco ... Continue reading
Volvo's "World Championship for Workshop Personnel" Attracts 12,000 Entrants from 68 Countries
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--VISTA 2007 â the worldâs biggest competition for workshop personnel â has now commenced. The competition has attracted no less than 12,000 participants from over 1,000 workshops in 68 countries. VISTA will take place in several stages and will conclude with a World final in June 2007. ... Continue reading
En el carril rápido: Viena aprende a conducir
VIENA, Austria, October 18 -- - En el Vienna Technical Museum hasta el 28 de febrero de 2007 La muestra "Into The Fast Lane" ("En el carril rápido") estudia el significado que el automóvil proporciona a la ciudad: sus innumerables beneficios y sus diferentes conflictos. Al repasar un siglo de tráfico en el retroviso ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. to Host Conference Call and Webcast
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, will hold a webcast conference call on November 9, 2006 at 2:00 PM (PST) to discuss the results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. Hosting the call will be Jim Riesenbach, president and CEO, and Mike Schmidt, executive vic ... Continue reading
Toyota, Honda Top Government Fuel Economy Rankings
WASHINGTON DC October 18, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that this year's Top 10 list of vehicles with the best fuel economy, released by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy, includes seven Toyota and Honda models, with the Toyota Prius topping the list at 60 mpg city/51 mpg highway. The H ... Continue reading
Into the Fast Lane: Vienna Learns to Drive
VIENNA, Austria, October 18 -- - at the Vienna Technical Museum Until 28th February 2007 The exhibition "Into The Fast Lane" studies the spell which the car has cast on the city: its many benefits as well as the many conflicts. By looking back at a century of traffic through the rear-view mirror of history, the exhibit ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Supplies Helical LSD for New-Model Renault Megane
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 18 -- GKN Driveline Torque Technology has developed a version of its high-performance Helical Limited Slip Differential (LSD) for Renault's new limited-edition Megane F1 Team-R26. Developed in Japan, GKN Driveline's Helical LSD provides improved traction, handling and all-around dynamic perfor ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Supplies Steering Angle Sensor to Various Chrysler Group Vehicles
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 18 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, is supplying an innovative steering angle sensor technology from its Kelsey-Hayes Company subsidiary to Chrysler Group for several 2007 model year vehicles. This technology provides accurate and timely information ... Continue reading
Is This The Next Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG?
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 18th, 2006 At 10:30 AM CST While browsing our good friend Vincent's website Autoblog.nl this morning, we stumbled upon spy photos of what may be the next Mercedes CL65 AMG. Although there's no visible badging on the vehicle, it's the only CL variant that hasn't been officially ... Continue reading
SmarTire Achieves Industry Milestone With New Commercial Vehicle Sensor
Files Important Patent Application for Innovative External Valve Sensor RICHMOND, British Columbia, Oct. 18 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that it has filed a comprehensive patent application in the United States for an external valve sensor used in its tire pressure monitoring systems. ... Continue reading
Flexpoint’s Technology Yields New Applications
DRAPER, Utah--Flexpoint Sensor Systems Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) today announced the company has been working both internally and with potential customers to develop new applications for its Bend Sensor® Technology. The company wanted to inform the market on recent significant events as well as discuss the expansion of its ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors approved the funding for a new manufacturing facility in China. Modine will invest more than $16 million in the facility, which is expected to be operation ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Reports Preliminary Third Quarter Results
COBURG, Ore., Oct. 18 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today announced preliminary results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The Company estimates that third quarter revenues will be approximately $290 million to $294 million. Net loss for the quarter will be approximately $6.8 million to $7.5 million, or $0.23 to $ ... Continue reading
PennFuture condemned the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 17 -- Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) today condemned the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee for moving to hijack and kill the clean cars program after an extensive citizen involvement process showed the overwhelming popularity of the program. The final regulations requiri ... Continue reading
Affirmative Insurance Holdings Announces the Acquisition of USAgencies
ADDISON, Texas & BATON ROUGE, La.--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. and privately-held USAgencies, L.L.C., today announced a definitive agreement under which Affirmative will acquire 100% of the membership units of USAgencies, in a fully-financed all cash transaction valued at approximately $200 million. The transa ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. to Host Conference Call and Webcast of Third Quarter 2006 Results
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 17 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that it will simultaneously host a conference call (dial-in number is 800-289-0496) and webcast to discuss the operating highlights and financial results for the Third Quarter of 2006 on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. Central time. ... Continue reading
Air News Release: EPA/DOE Release Top Fuel Economy Lists for 2007 Models
News for Release: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)** * * *EPA/DOE Release Top Fuel Economy Lists for 2007 Models* Contact: John Millett (EPA), (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov Tom Welch (DOE), (202) 586-5806 * * (Washington, D.C. - Oct. 17, 2006)* * The U.S. Department of Energy (D ... Continue reading
MORGAN HILL, Calif.--Alien Technology Corporation today announced that it has collaborated with Oracle and Intel Corporation in developing an integrated, end-to-end Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) business solution for the transportation, automotive and aerospace industries. Architected for rapid, low-risk deploy ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith Announces Third Quarter Earnings of $.55 Per Share
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17 -- A. O. Smith Corporation today announced third quarter net earnings of $17.0 million or $.55 per share on sales of $564.0 million. Third quarter 2006 earnings represented a more than 70 percent increase over the $9.7 million, or $.32 per share reported in the same period last year. Sales for the qu ... Continue reading
Armor Holdings, Inc. Receives $17 Million Award for Up-Armored HMMWVs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 17 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of military vehicles, vehicle armor systems and life safety and survivability systems serving military, law enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, announced today the receipt of orders valued at $17 million from ... Continue reading
ASV Schedules 3rd Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--ASV, Inc. announced today it will release financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2006 the morning of Tuesday, October 31, 2006. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2006 financial results for 9:00 a.m. Central Time on the same day. The call w ... Continue reading
Based on Atmel's Well-Known AVR Microcontroller Convergence Show, DETROIT, Oct. 17 -- Atmel(R) Corporation , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today the availability of the new highly-integrated and low-power ATA6285 and ATA6286 microcontroller-transmitter ... Continue reading
Bear Lake Recreation, Inc. Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire Vault Technologies, Inc.
SALT LAKE CITY--Bear Lake Recreation, Inc. (OTCBB: BLKR) today announced the execution of a Letter of Intent to acquire Vault Technologies, Inc., an Alberta technology corporation utilizing software and hardware solutions to optimize the value of parking assets for its customers and maintain auditable records for compl ... Continue reading
Bel to Release Third-Quarter Results Friday, October 27, 2006
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--Bel Fuse Inc., & will release preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, at approximately 7:30 a.m. EDT on October 27, 2006. Bel has scheduled a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT that morning to discuss its results for the quarter. A simultaneous webcast of the conf ... Continue reading
Blaine County Sheriff Notes Weather Concerns Factored in Selection of ICOP
LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 17 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the Blaine County Sheriff's Office in Montana has selected the ICOP Model 20/20 for deployment in its patrol fleet. Citing ruggedness among numerous noted advantages of the ... Continue reading
Cobasys Successfully Completes TS16949 Quality Standard Surveillance Audit
ORION, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Cobasys, a leading supplier of advanced integrated energy storage solutions, today announced it has successfully completed its first surveillance audit of their TS16949 quality certification, an exacting set of principles that define the quality management system requirements for the design, de ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Announces Mid-Quarter Conference Call; Call Provides Opportunity to Meet New CEO
MILFORD, Iowa--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing a variety of products for the all terrain vehicle (ATV), garden tractors, and golf cars, today announced it will hold a mid-quarter conference call on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 11:00 am (EST). Cycle Coun ... Continue reading
Damon Lusk; Woodard Racing Partner For Martinsville
Damon Lusk; Woodard Racing Partner For Martinsville MOORESVILLE, North Carolina (Tuesday, October 17, 2006) - -In an effort to assist with the various elements to make a winning-race team, Woodard Racing announced today that Damon Lusk will drive the No. 25 Woodard Racing Dodge Ram in the next three NASCAR Craftsman Tr ... Continue reading
David Stremme No. 40 Dodge Martinsville Speedway Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com David Stremme, No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodge Advance Subway 500 - Martinsville Speedway No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Rookie of the Race: Last weekend in Charlotte rookie David Stremme battled for 334 laps to bring ... Continue reading
Dealer.com Enhances Online Experience For Region’s Largest Auto Dealer;
BURLINGTON, Vt.--Dealer.com, a leading provider of eMarketing solutions in the automotive industry, today announced its success in launching the revitalized CheckeredFlag.com - in less than three weeks. Using its SmartSiteTM technology, Dealer.com built Checkered Flag’s most complex site to date, with solutions for C ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Ranks High on Baseline Magazine's List of 50 Fastest-Growing Software Companies
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Oct. 17 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software, network and data solutions for the automotive retail industry in the United States, today announced that Baseline Magazine has ranked the Company eleventh on its 50 Fastest-Growing Software Companies List. "This award ... Continue reading
Delphi Launches SKYFi3, the First Micro SD Compatible MP3 Satellite Radio with Pause-Replay
SKYFi3 is the Most Advanced Plug-and-Play Design in Satellite Radio Today TROY, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Today, Delphi the leader in satellite radio hardware with over 10 million radios sold and XM Satellite Radio, the leader in satellite radio service with over 7 million subscribers, announced the upcoming retail introductio ... Continue reading
Denny Hamlin to Drive No. 46 Morgan-Dollar Motorsports Silverado at Martinsville
Denny Hamlin to Drive No. 46 Morgan-Dollar Motorsports Silverado at Martinsville Speedway Econo Lodge®/Rodeway Inn® on Board as Primary Sponsor Statesville, NC (October 16, 2006) - Denny Hamlin has been tapped to drive the No. 46 Econo Lodge®/Rodeway Inn® Chevrolet Silverado fielded by Morgan-Dollar Motorsp ... Continue reading
dSPACE and Freescale Collaborate on Products to Benefit Shared Customer Base
DETROIT, Oct. 17 -- dSPACE, Inc. today announced that it is expanding collaborative efforts with Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. to maximize production gains and shorten product development cycles for their shared customer base -- primarily automotive OEMs and tier-one suppliers. dSPACE, Inc., a leading producer of engin ... Continue reading
dSPACE's New TargetLink(R) Simplifies AUTOSAR Compliancy
TargetLink(R) 2.2 Bridges Gap between Model-Based Design and Open System Architecture DETROIT, Oct. 17 -- dSPACE, a German-based company with North American headquarters in Novi, Mich., announced today that it is preparing to release a new version of its TargetLink(R) autocoding software that supports automotive manufa ... Continue reading
Forbes Ranks Ansoft Among 200 Best Small Companies
PITTSBURGH--Ansoft Corporation , a leading developer of high-performance electronic design automation (EDA) software, today announced that Forbes magazine has ranked the company 82nd on its annual list of the 200 Best Small Companies. “Our list of the 200 Best Small Companies ferrets out the most robust, fundamentall ... Continue reading
Further Consolidation in the European Armoured Vehicle Industry is Likely Forthcoming
LYON, France--Allbizreport.com announces that a new market research is available to its catalog http://www.allbizreport.com/armoured_vehicules_industry_in_Europe.html This report describes and analyses the armoured vehicles industry in Europe. This 224-page report details how the armoured vehicle sector is structured, ... Continue reading
Garmin's(R) nuvi(TM) 360 Offered in North American Hyundai Dealerships
OLATHE, Kan., Oct. 17 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that Hyundai Motor America will begin offering the award-winning nuvi 360 personal navigation device at its 725 dealerships across the United States. "We're very pleased to offer the state-of-the-art nuvi to Hyundai customers," ... Continue reading
GATX Corporation Sets Date for 2006 Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
CHICAGO--GATX Corporation today announced that it will report results for the 2006 third quarter on Thursday, October 26, 2006. Investor teleconference information is as follows: Live Teleconference Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006 Time: 11:00 AM (Eastern) Domestic Dial-In: 1-800-706-6082 International Dial-In: 1-706-6 ... Continue reading
General Motors and Ford Motor Company Implement OEConnection's CollisionLink(R)
Online Parts Order Fulfillment Designed to Increase Wholesale Dealer Parts Sales RICHFIELD, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- OEConnection LLC, a leader in ecommerce parts exchange and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment replacement parts business, announces a marketing partnership with Ford Motor Company and Gener ... Continue reading
GORDON LOOKING TO RETURN TO WINNING WAYS AT MARTINSVILLE
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H.E.A.T. to Host 21st Anniversary Breakfast at Joe Louis Arena, Oct. 24
Michigan State Police (MSP) Director Colonel Peter C. Munoz Keynotes; Event Brings Law Enforcement & Auto Insurance Companies Together for Awards, Recognition in the Prevention of Auto Theft WHAT: Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (H.E.A.T.) 21st Anniversary Breakfast invitation-only celebration and awards ceremony at Joe Lou ... Continue reading
IncrediMail Appoints Javier Salom as Director of Business Development
NEW YORK--IncrediMail Ltd. , a leading software company specializing in consumer products and services on the Internet, announced today that Javier Salom has been named Director of Business Development in its New York Office. Salom is responsible for developing business partnerships with branded content providers and a ... Continue reading
Koepke Named President of Wolverine Advanced Materials
INKSTER, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Scott K. Koepke today was named president of Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC, an EaglePicher company. David L. Treadwell, president and CEO of EaglePicher Corporation, made the announcement. Wolverine is a global supplier of rubber-coated steel composites for vibration damping and sealing s ... Continue reading
KVH Press Release - BusinessWeek Names TracVision A7 and TracNet as Coolest Car Gadgets
***PRESS RELEASE*** For Immediate Distribution KVH Scores Two Winners in BusinessWeek's "Coolest Car Gadgets for 2007" List Highlighting growing consumer demand for live mobile media, KVH's new TracVision A7 satellite TV system and the TracNet 100 mobile Internet receiver are named to list of the 8 most exciting new au ... Continue reading
Lear Announces $200 Million Equity Offering
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive interior systems and components suppliers, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to issue $200 million of common stock in a private placement to affiliates of and funds managed by Carl C. Icahn (Icahn). The ... Continue reading
Mentor Graphics Announces Ford is to Standardize on the CHS Electrical Design Tools Worldwide
DETROIT--Mentor Graphics Corporation announced today Ford Motor Company’s decision to standardize worldwide on Mentor Graphics CHS™ flow for the design of vehicle electrical systems. The intent is that CHS will be used by the entire Ford group including the Jaguar®, Land Rover®, Mazda® and Volvo® brands. Ford M ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--Midas, Inc., has been designated as an approved vendor partner of Comdata Corporation to begin providing automotive repair and maintenance services to certain Comdata fleet fuel card customers. Comdata, a leading business-to-business issuer of fleet fuel and other payment card systems, is a partner in Mid ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
~ Second Quarter Sales Increase 12.2% to a Record $107.3 Million ~ ~ Second Quarter Comparable Store Sales Increase 1.1% ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 17 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced financial results for the second quarter and six months e ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Announces Stock Dividend
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) today announced the planned spin-off of its subsidiary Scottsdale Diecast, Inc. The Board of Directors for MSEP has approved and set a record date of November 6, 2006, for the proposed dividend and spin-off of its subsidiary Scottsdale Diecast, Inc. The Board ... Continue reading
New 2007 Robotics Industry Directory Available Now
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--A new edition of the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) supplier directory debuts at the Vision & Robots for Automotive Manufacturing Workshop in Novi, Michigan, October 17-18, 2006. It also is available free upon request by contacting the Association (visit www.roboticsonline.com or call 734/994-60 ... Continue reading
New Risk Mapping Tool Unveiled by AAA Foundation
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 17 -- The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and AAA Michigan unveiled a method for mapping the relative risk of rural road segments within the United States. This new tool allows highway agencies to periodically conduct risk assessments of road segments using available crash data to identify poten ... Continue reading
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Updated Statistics
Hi all. For your convenience, included below are links to the updated media guide supplement, statistics package, career best performances, driver performance supplements and new driver quick facts following round 21 of the 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series continues with ... Continue reading
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) announces the release date for third quarter 2006 earnings as Tuesday, October 24, 2006, with a conference call to follow Wednesday, October 25, 2006. The Company’s third quarter 2006 earnings will be released after 5:30 p.m. Central time on Tuesday, O ... Continue reading
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--Television reality star and spokesman for Powerlock International Corporation (Pink Sheets: PWLK) Dwayne Chapman “Dog the Bounty Hunter” will appear on Rita Cosby Live & Direct talking about his ordeal with the Mexican government, the Hawaiian earthquake, his reality show, and his role as sp ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Martinsville Advance...
Media Contact: Patrick Rogers, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, progers@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Subway 500 - Martinsville Speedway Advance - 10/22/06 To view the 2006 Target Racing Media Guide, please visit www.target.com/pressroom Target Team Fast Facts: Target House Visit: ... Continue reading
Reminder: Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Show
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Rent A Toll Strengthens Management Team With Addition of Travel Industry Executive
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Rent A Toll LTD (RTL), the leading provider of innovative technology based solutions for electronic toll collection of rental cars, announced the addition of James K. Glasheen as Vice President, Sales and National Accounts. Mr. Glasheen's background includes a successful track record of over 25 ... Continue reading
Season Finale Exposes Unyielding Determination
Season Finale Exposes Unyielding Determination NEWTON, IA (10-16-06)-- This season has been an amazing learning experience for 19-year-old Dexter Bean. The determination and motivation that this young talent has, has skyrocketed this season. Bean has faced more challenges this season that could have altered his perspec ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Siemens Corporate Research President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paul Camuti will be participating in the Total Vehicle Panel session on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 taking place at 1 p.m. in Cobo Center's Riverview Ballroom. During the Total Vehicle Panel, Camuti and automotive, electronics and aerospace/de ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Meshes Mobile with Mobility
Communication Hub Integrates Mobile Devices with Driver Information Controls DETROIT, Oct. 17 -- Remember the car phone a decade ago and how it referred to a bulky mobile phone permanently installed in the car itself? Siemens VDO is bringing "car" and "phone" together again, but in a completely new way with its Communi ... Continue reading
Representatives of the six largest automobile companies with manufacturing facilities in the United States testified today before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), urging Commissioners to terminate anti-dumping and countervailing duties on "corrosion resistant steel," a product used extensively in the manu ... Continue reading
Dear Editor, SkyWave Mobile Communications is the global leader for D+ satellite communications products and services with over 75,000 terminals in use worldwide. We are very excited to share with you this latest news release about our partnership with Calian Technologies to provide Inmarsat D+ Access Control and Signa ... Continue reading
Sour Weekend For McGilton In Iowa
Sour Weekend For McGilton In Iowa NEWTON, Iowa (Tuesday, October 17, 2006) - - ARCA RE/MAX Series rookie Phillip McGilton was excited about heading to the new Iowa Speedway for the 2006 ARCA RE/MAX Series finale, unfortunately engine fatigue early in the race put a damper on the team’s spirits. The first practic ... Continue reading
Tightly Coupled TMS470 MCUs, OMAP(TM) Processors and DaVinci(TM) Technology Answer Demand For High Performance LCD and TFT Displays HOUSTON, Oct. 17 -- Addressing automotive instrument cluster systems' growing performance requirements, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced an expansion of the 32-bit TMS47 ... Continue reading
Timken Opens Technology Center to Accelerate Automotive Powertrain Development
New $10 million center at Clemson University to feature collaborative environment for development, innovation GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 17 -- The Timken Company today opened its new 118,000 square-foot, $10 million Timken Technology Center on the campus of Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research ... Continue reading
Tom Chambers Named President and COO of Metaldyne Corporation
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Tom Chambers has been named president and chief operating officer of Metaldyne Corp. effective immediately, the company announced today. He will report to Timothy D. Leuliette, who remains chairman and CEO. Leuliette was previously chairman, president and CEO. In his new role, Chambers will ... Continue reading
Toyota Martinsville Notes and Quotes
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VDM Specialists Commences Trading of National R.V. Holdings on NYSE Arca
Further NYSE Arca listing highlights momentum of VDM's leading position in hybrid markets NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- VDM Specialists, LLC has commenced the trading of National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , one of the nation's leading producers of motorized recreation vehicles, on the NYSE Arca exchange. The listing is VDM Specialist ... Continue reading
X-Change Corporation Files Additional Patent on Child Safety Seat RFID Technology
DALLAS--X-Change Corporation (OTCBB:XCHC) today said its wholly owned subsidiary, AirGATE Technologies, Inc., has filed an additional patent application on its radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled child safety seat technology. The present invention provides a passive, wireless, RF buckle-closure sensor that ha ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 17 -- The BorgWarner High Energy ITM3e(TM) AWD System and The BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems Gasoline Turbocharger with Variable Turbine Geometry have been named finalists for the 2007 PACE Awards. "Our ability to provide innovative solutions to the challenges our global customers face i ... Continue reading
Continental Automotive Systems Division Sponsors 'Smart Car' Award
Machine Design Ride and Drive Award Winners Announced DETROIT, Oct. 17 -- Continental Automotive Systems, a leading supplier of automotive equipment that addresses the safety, comfort and performance of driving, hosted the announcement of the winners of Machine Design Magazine's "Smart Car" Ride and Drive at Convergenc ... Continue reading
Team Saleen/Oreca's S7R Clinches Championship at Le Mans
Drivers Ayari & Hernandez Sweep Pole Positions & Wins FFSA GT IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 17 -- Drivers Soheil Ayari and Bruno Hernandez in their #9 Saleen S7R, not only secured both pole positions, they also won both races at Le Mans this past weekend. This is an outstanding finish to the 2006 FFSA GT season before the final ... Continue reading
KVH Scores Two Winners in BusinessWeek's “Coolest Car Gadgets for 2007” List
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Itâs reaching the point where no one wants to call âshotgunâ anymore when heading out to the car because all the cool stuff is in the backseat. Thanks to technological advances, our automobiles are rapidly evolving into extensions of our living rooms and offices, where consumer demand f ... Continue reading
Airbiquity Joins Renesas Technology COMET Alliance
SEATTLE--Airbiquity, a company that develops wireless in-band modem software products, has joined the COMmunity Enabling Telematics (COMET®) alliance, a partnership program developed by Renesas Technology America, Inc., a US subsidiary of the leading semiconductor provider in the global telematics market. Airbiquity ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Makes Garmin Navigation Systems Available Through Dealers Nationwide
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 17 -- Hyundai Motor America will offer navigation systems from Garmin International Inc. through its network of 725 dealers beginning in October. Current Hyundai owners, as well as new Hyundai buyers, will have the option of adding a customized version of the award-winning nuvi 360 persona ... Continue reading
General Motors Leads Industry with More Vehicles that Achieve 30 Miles Per Gallon
23 Models Available for 2007 DETROIT â October 18, 2006: According to the recently released 2007 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fuel Economy Guide, General Motors leads the industry with more vehicles that achieve 30 mpg, on the highway, than any other manufacturer. This new data reiterates GMâs goal o ... Continue reading
36th Annual South Florida International Auto Show Concludes With Memorable Exhibits and Attendance
MIAMI, Oct. 17 -- The 36th annual South Florida International Auto Show presented by Allstate concluded its 10-day run Oct. 15 with an estimated attendance of 665,750 local and visiting car lovers. That's the second highest attendance in the show's history, behind only the 2004 exhibition. Visitors saw all the latest m ... Continue reading
Deer-Vehicle Collisions on the Rise
State Farm(R) Reports 6 Percent Increase in Claims BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Oct. 17 -- Cars colliding with deer on America's roads continues to be a dangerous and costly problem. An estimated 10,000 more collisions occurred this year. To make matters worse for drivers, collision repair costs are also on the rise. (Photos: ht ... Continue reading
Ford and BP Open Hydrogen Station in Taylor, Michigan - Another Milestone in Ford's Hydrogen Roadmap
* Ford, BP and the City of Taylor, Mich., Today Opened a New Hydrogen Station to Fuel Ford Focus Fuel Cells Being Used as Official City Vehicles. * The four Taylor vehicles are part of a 30 car Ford Focus fuel cell demonstration fleet on the road in the U.S., Canada and Germany. * Ford Will Begin Deliveries of the Nati ... Continue reading
To Keep Trucking, Cleaner Diesel Will Require Natural Gas, Policy Change
Hydrogen Used to Reduce Diesel's Sulfur Content Is Derived From Natural Gas, But Federal Policies Restrict Access ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 17 -- On October 15, 2006, ultra-low- sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) was introduced at retail fuel stations around the United States. Designed to reduce soot emissions from diesel engines by ... Continue reading
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