Florida Push to Make Safety Alarms in Day-Care Vehicles Mandatory
Jan 31, 2013
ATWEC Technologies, Inc., a leader in the child safety industry, today announced that a Florida state representative is renewing efforts to make it mandatory for child care centers statewide who transport children to install safety alarms in their vehicles, after legislators failed to pass a similar bill two years in a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Introduces New Mopar '13 Dodge Dart
Jan 31, 2013
Select Mopar parts and accessories outfit new Mopar '13 Dart Performance upgrades include lowered sport suspension, revised steering calibration, sport-tuned exhaust, ground-effects kit, and premium brake kit with slotted rotors Custom leather Mopar driver's seat Industry-first wireless charging for smartphones 500 num ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Announces Firestone-Brand Radial All Traction RC Tires
Jan 29, 2013
Bridgestone Agricultural Tire, U.S. & Canada Commercial Tire Sales (BAAG), manufacturer of Firestone-brand farm tires, announced the launch of Firestone-brand Radial All Traction RC tires specifically for use on today's high-capacity, self-propelled sprayers. The Firestone-brand Radial All Traction RC tires are made wi ... Continue reading
Winter Car Accessories Necessary to Deal with Late Cold Snap
Jan 29, 2013
Countless motorists have been caught out in the last few days because of the sudden return of very cold weather. Car parts retailer Euro Car Parts is keen to do its bit to make sure that drivers are prepared for the possibility of a cold snap at any time. This winter has been unusually mild so far and motorists have se ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Park Garage at 2013 Chicago Auto Show
Jan 29, 2013
1,015 sq.-ft. garage and more than 300 quality-tested Mopar performance parts and accessories Exhibit to feature the new Mopar '13, a Moparized all-new 2013 SRT Viper, and a full line of Mopar custom, commercial-grade cabinetry and toolboxes Chrysler Group LLC will feature a Mopar garage at this year's Chicago Auto Sho ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2013
LoJack Corporation , the company that created the Stolen Vehicle Recovery market, today announced the appointment of Hal Dewsnap as Senior Vice President/General Manager of U.S. Sales. He replaces Kevin Mullins, who will continue with the Company and assist in the transition. ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2013
With dedicated employees, a business-friendly community and success of previous ongoing expansions, Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) announces plans to invest $129 million in its Mt. ... Continue reading
Jan 27, 2013
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 100 percent of the outstanding shares of UAB Motors Participacoes S.A., one of Brazil's largest automotive retailers, for approximately $47.4 million cash, 1.45 million shares of Group ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: 2013 Global Market Review of Automotive Battery Technology - Forecasts to 2027
Jan 25, 2013
Research and Markets (has announced the addition of the "Global market review of automotive battery technology - forecasts to 2027" report to their offering. 'Global market review of automotive battery technology - forecasts to 2027' This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the OE batteries sect ... Continue reading
Your Gate to Convenience, Your Door to Practicality: Motorized Garage Doors and Gates by Somfy
Jan 25, 2013
The advantages of Somfy's motorized gates and motorized garage doors are many. In fact Somfy's motorized garage doors and gates can improve your lifestyle. And here's why! With Somfy motorized garage door just one simple click on the remote control is enough for your door to open in an instant. You can even control you ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2013
Affordable transportation is an essential part of the American economy. Most forms of transportation rely on fuel consumption, and leading the conversation in keeping transportation costs low, while creating economic sustainability, is fuel efficiency. However, some economists say that new fuel-efficiency standards for ... Continue reading
EDTA President Brian Wynne to Participate During Public Policy Days at Washington Auto Show
Jan 25, 2013
WHEN: Thursday, January 31, 2013 -- 2:00 PM (immediately following keynote address) WHERE: Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001 WHAT: EDTA President Brian Wynne will participate during the Public Policy Days at the Washington Auto Show, promoting battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fu ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania American Water Rolls out New Fleet Powered by Compressed Natural Gas
Jan 25, 2013
Pennsylvania American Water officials joined with Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Sam Smith and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection officials today to mark the company's launch of a compressed natural gas (CNG) pilot for its vehicle fleet. The company displayed four new CNG-powered Ford F-250 trucks a ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2013
The January new-vehicle selling rate is off to a strong start in 2013, with the highest retail selling rate in January in five years, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network® (PIN) and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-Vehicle Sales January new-vehicle retai ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Gives Sneak Peek Inside New Mopar '13
Jan 25, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC released an interior image of its new Mopar '13 limited-edition vehicle, which will be shown at next month's Chicago Auto Show. "This vehicle is the perfect canvas for personalization and customization," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer ... Continue reading
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