Goodyear Reports Higher First Quarter Earnings
Apr 26, 2013
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported higher earnings for the first quarter of 2013 compared to the year-ago quarter. "Despite a tough economic environment, we continue to achieve solid earnings improvement," said Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer. "Our first quarter earnings demonstra ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2013
Mile Marker International, Inc. , a specialty vehicle parts Manufacturer and distributor today announced the consolidation of its Kalama, Washington Facility. As of today all company activities will be performed at its Pompano Beach, Florida warehouse and headquarters. The Company is transferring its West Coast operati ... Continue reading
Automotive Brake System Market Worth $28.5 Billion By 2018
Apr 25, 2013
The report "Automotive Brake System Market By Geography, Brake Type (Disc, Drum), Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Light & Heavy Commercial, Two Wheelers) & Technology (Electronically Assisted & Others) - Global Trends & Forecast to 2018", defines and segments the automotive brakes market with analysis and forecasting of ... Continue reading
In-Car Technology and Features Owners Desire In Their Next Vehicle
Apr 25, 2013
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 25, 2013 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 25, 2013 -- Vehicle owners have a high interest in technology related to fuel economy, device/application linking for smartphones, wireless connectivity, natural language voice activation and a variety of infotainment features for their next vehic ... Continue reading
Paramedic Designed Auto Rescue Tool Enables One to Give the Gift of 'Safety' for Father's Day
Apr 24, 2013
That welcoming change of weather means Spring is finally here and it's that time of year where you have to scratch your head and start thinking of what gift you can find for the rapidly approaching Father's Day. Your online research begins for any new styles of ties or new designs for wallets. ... Continue reading
Riverside's Golden Arches Get Super Charged
Apr 23, 2013
A McDonald's restaurant in Riverside, Calif. today announced it has become the county's first and only electric vehicle (EV) fast charge station with the installation of its Blink Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger. As part of its continued path to greening, the restaurant partnered with ECOtality Inc. , a leader in clea ... Continue reading
Apr 22, 2013
Leviton has been awarded a $1 million grant to install electric vehicle charging stations across the state of New York in an effort to support Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's "Charge NY" initiative. Utilizing the company's Evr-Green Dual Port Level 2 Charging Stations, Leviton will help enable electric vehicle charging at v ... Continue reading
World Electric Vehicle Service Equipment Sector Assessed in New In-Demand Infiniti Research Study
Apr 18, 2013
Driven mostly by the growing number of advanced vehicle technology projects, the worldwide electric vehicle service equipment market is anticipated to grow at about 35.3% CAGR during 2012-2016. The market has also been witnessing the decline in prices for electric vehicle service equipment. However, high cost of electr ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2013
Nitto Tire, a leading innovator in high performance tires, has partnered with the Los Angeles Angels for the fourth straight year to give away uniquely designed drawstring backpacks as a continuation of the two organizations' very successful co-branding partnership. Nitto will be conducting the giveaway at two Saturday ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2013
In the coming years, advances in lead-acid battery (LAB) technology will enhance the core technical features of these batteries in order to meet the growing demand for dynamic energy storage, particularly for renewable distributed energy generation. These innovations will enable lead-acid battery vendors to retain sign ... Continue reading
CARQUEST Announces 2012 Supplier of the Year
Apr 18, 2013
At its 2013 Supplier Summit, CARQUEST Auto Parts presented East Penn Manufacturing with the 2012 Larry McCurdy Supplier of the Year Award. The annual award is presented each year in memory of Larry McCurdy, an industry leader and former board member of General Parts International, Inc. McCurdy passed away in 2010. CARQ ... Continue reading
All New TomTom GO Puts Drivers Back On the Map
Apr 17, 2013
TomTom sets a new standard in navigation with the launch of the all new TomTom GO. TomTom has completely re-designed the Portable Navigation Device (PND) to put drivers back in control of their drive. A brand new Interactive Map, Lifetime TomTom Traffic and 3D Maps give drivers the ability to know precisely what is goi ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2013
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced that it has been named a 2013 Laureate in IDG's Computerworld Honors Program. The annual awards program honors visionary applications of information technology promoting positive social, eco ... Continue reading
ChargePoint and City of Sacramento Celebrate 100th Electric Vehicle Charging Station Milestone
Apr 16, 2013
ChargePoint and the City of Sacramento today announced that the City has reached a significant milestone with more than 100 electric vehicle charging stations installed in and around the California State Capitol. Many of the 100 installed EV charging stations were made possible by a State and Federal grant funded by th ... Continue reading
Continental Earns 2013 Automotive News PACE Award for LocSync Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Apr 16, 2013
Continental, a leading global automotive supplier, received the 2013 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers Contribution to Excellence) Award for its LocSync Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Continental's tire pressure monitoring with LocSync software provides the driver with exact information about ... Continue reading
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