Annual Worldwide Sales of Factory-Installed Telematics Systems Push 12M Units by 2011
Aug 30, 2006
MINNETONKA, Minnesota--Aug. 30, 2006--According to Telematics Research Group, annual sales of cars in the U.S. with factory-installed telematics systems will grow from 2.9M units in 2006, to 5.4M in 2011. Worldwide annual sales will grow from 4.3M units in 2006, to 11.7M in 2011. Fueling this growth is GM's decision to ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Signs Distribution Agreement with Nordic Supplier Broste A/S
Aug 30, 2006
LONDON--Aug. 30, 2006--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. ("Clean Diesel" or "the Company") (EBB:CDTI & AIM:CDT/CDTS & XETRA: CDI), a developer of technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, today announces that it has signed a distribution agreement for Clean Diesel's Platinum Plus FBC with Broste A/S, pa ... Continue reading
UAW President Ron Gettelfinger to Address the Detroit Economic Club on September 7, 2006
Aug 30, 2006
DETROIT, Aug. 29 -- On Thursday, September 7, 2006, the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) is pleased to welcome Ron Gettelfinger, president of the International Union, UAW, to the podium. The meeting will be held at noon at The Masonic in Detroit, MI. At a time of sweeping change in the auto industry, hear what Mr. Gettelfin ... Continue reading
Yulon Nissan Motors Chooses QNX for Next-Generation Telematics System in Taiwan
Aug 29, 2006
OTTAWA, Aug. 29 -- QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating systems and middleware for the in-car telematics and infotainment market, today announced that it is working closely with Yulon Nissan Motors and its partners Sin Etke Technology Co. Ltd, and Freescale Semiconductor to develop the next-generation T ... Continue reading
Local Transmission Company Rides Information Superhighway To Growth
Aug 29, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Aug. 29, 2006--Since 1978, Jim Peek's family has built their family business, Dartco Transmission, through good service and word of mouth. In the past few years, the supplier of industrial transmissions and parts has had to find new ways to market and operate their business in order to stay competitive ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Announces Intention to Purchase Wheel Supplier
Aug 29, 2006
Australia-Based Producer Brings Unique Capabilities MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a business sales agreement to purchase the majority of the assets of Castalloy, its Australian supplier of cast motorcycle wheels and hubs. The renowned U. S. heavyweight motorcycle m ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Aug. 28, 2006--Now tele-robotic applications and mobile robot studies are eligible for funding in a new Robot Market Assessment Program from Robotic Industries Association, North America's only trade association dedicated solely to the robotics industry. Under this program, interested parties may rece ... Continue reading
HotShot(R) Heated Washer Fluid System Featured on 2007 Full-Size Trucks and SUVs from General Motors
Aug 29, 2006
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 28 -- HotShot, the revolutionary hot washer fluid and windshield de-icing system, will be available on GM 2007 full-size trucks including the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra, scheduled for arrival in the fourth quarter of 2006. HotShot is currently featured in General Motors SUVs in ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2006
RACINE, Wis.--Aug. 28, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions announced today it has been awarded a program to supply exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers representing approximately $13.0 million in sales over five years to DEUTZ AG, one of the ... Continue reading
Automotive Telematics to Experience a 25% CAGR to 2011, According to ABI Research
Aug 28, 2006
NEW YORK--Aug. 28, 2006--Automotive telematics and navigation--including both hardware and services--will experience strong growth in several world regions, generating in total revenues of $38.3 billion in 2011, according to a new study released by ABI Research. "Telematics and navigation systems are converging," says ... Continue reading
Unions Approve New Labor Agreements With Tower Automotive
Aug 26, 2006
Contracts will be submitted to Bankruptcy Court for approval NOVI, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Tower Automotive (BULLETIN BOARD: TWRAQ.PK) today announced ratification of contract agreements with the United Auto Workers union (UAW) and the United Steelworkers union (USW) covering approximately 1,000 employees at Tower facilities ... Continue reading
Annual Forecasts to 2010 for the World's Automotive Radiators Industry
Aug 26, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 25, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c41189) has announced the addition of Automotive Radiators - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Radiators in Thousands of Units. The major product se ... Continue reading
Global Automotive Transmission Systems Report 2006
Aug 26, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 25, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c41114) has announced the addition of Automotive Transmission Systems - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Transmission Systems in Thousands of Units ... Continue reading
Aug 26, 2006
Muffler line currently featuring prestigious NASCAR Performance brand; Company continues success on and off the track SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 25 -- Aero Exhaust has reached an exclusive distribution agreement with Rockford-Montgomery, Inc. This agreement allows Rockford-Montgomery to exclusively distribute the Aero ... Continue reading
Aug 26, 2006
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 25 -- It's a scene right out of the movies and a common real-life frustration: Girl sees cute guy driving a convertible, smiles and gets a smile back. But off they each drive, never making any other contact. Or from his front porch, a car collector sees just the model and year he's been trying to f ... Continue reading
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