The 83rd Geneva International Motor Show: A world of light charged with emotions!
Mar 11, 2013
GENEVA--March 10, 2013: As is the case each year, a large and impatient crowd of visitors awaited the official opening of the Geneva International Motor Show. Upon the arrival of the President of the Swiss Confederation and the President of the Council of the State of Geneva, the halls were already crawling with visito ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2013
Maaco, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands, today announced the re-launch of Maaco fleet services as Maaco Fleet Solutions. The company has a ten-year track record as a market leader in fleet auto body repair with a national network of over 250 certified locations providing flexible options for fleet ... Continue reading
Mar 10, 2013
Toyota Industries Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6201) today announced that Industrial Components and Attachments II, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TICO, has extended its tender offer for all outstanding common shares of Cascade Corporation for $65.00 per share . The Offer was scheduled to expire at ... Continue reading
SmartDrive Fuel Propels Fleets to Dramatic Savings in Fuel Costs and Reductions in CO2 Emissions
Mar 9, 2013
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, announced today enhancements to its SmartDrive Fuel program. The enhancements continue to boost SmartDrive's technology leadership in fleet safety and fuel efficiency, enabling fleets to improve fuel econom ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Advanced Automotive Lighting Report 2013
Mar 8, 2013
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advanced Automotive Lighting Report 2013" report to their offering. The past decade has seen a revolution in automotive lighting, a sector that not only includes visible lighting today, but also illumination through infrared sources as lighting and driver assistan ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2013
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced that Richard H. Fearon, Eaton vice chairman and chief financial and planning officer, will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industrials & EU Autos Conference on March 19, 2013. Fearon will be making comments at 1 p.m. in London, discussing ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2013
Sensata Technologies, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of sensors and controls, has developed a generation-2 Differential Pressure Sensor (DPS) that diesel-automotive customers value for its industry-leading accuracy and durability in controlling emissions. "Ten years ago, there were hardly any sensors for exhaust systems ... Continue reading
Navistar Names Troy Clarke Chief Executive Officer; James Keyes Appointed Non-Executive Chairman
Mar 7, 2013
Navistar International Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Troy A. Clarke as president and chief executive officer of Navistar, effective April 15, 2013. Clarke, currently the company's president and chief operating officer, will also join the board. At the same time, Lewis B. Campbell ... Continue reading
Great Helmet Invention Break-in 2013
Mar 7, 2013
Continual global success with Reevu's launch of the world's first "Rear Vision" - yes, rear vision in a helmet - RV MSX1 Motorcycle helmet. The unveiling of the RV FSX1 model the world's only rear view system / flip helmet begins in 2013. ... Continue reading
Life360 Welcomes BMW As A Strategic Investor In Its Family Location App
Mar 7, 2013
Life360, the leading location and communication app for families, today announced that BMW i Ventures, the venture capital company of German luxury carmanufacturer, BMW Group, has made a strategic, long-term investment in the mobile app company. Using location-based technology, Life360 enables its more than 30 million ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2013
Johnson Controls issued the following statement: Contrary to a wire service story released earlier today, Johnson Controls has not retained JPMorgan to sell its automotive interiors business segment and said it has no current intention to divest this segment. Johnson Controls said it had retained JPMorgan to explore th ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Testifies in Support of Maryland Counterfeit Airbag Bill
Mar 6, 2013
Maryland House Bill 885 will establish criminal penalties for knowingly selling or installing non-functional airbags in vehicles At today's Maryland House Judiciary Committee hearing on counterfeit airbag legislation, the Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) urged the committee to pass House Bill 885, m ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Management Change
Mar 6, 2013
Spartan Motors, Inc. ("Spartan" or the "Company") today announced that Joseph M. Nowicki is stepping down as CFO and Treasurer to accept a position with another company. Lori L. Wade has been named Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective March 22, 2013. John Sztykiel, Chief Executive Officer of Spart ... Continue reading
Toshiba Launches 100V Low ON-Resistance N-ch Power MOSFET for Automotive Applications
Mar 6, 2013
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) has launched a 100V low-ON-resistance, low-leakage power MOSFET using the latest trench MOS process as the latest addition to its line-up for automotive applications. The new product, "TK55S10N1", achieves low ON-resistance with a combination of a chip in the "U-MOS VIII-H series" fabri ... Continue reading
CTEK Launches New 12V Battery Analyzer, Making Checking the Condition of a Vehicle's Battery Simple
Mar 6, 2013
CTEK, a global battery maintenance and care brand, is highlighting to consumers just how easy it is to check the condition of a vehicle's battery using the newly released CTEK 12V Battery Analyzer. 'A well looked after battery that is properly charged and maintained can last for years longer. So we would advise vehicle ... Continue reading
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