ABI Research Finds China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea Charting Different Nav Courses
Aug 21, 2006
SINGAPORE--Aug. 21, 2006--Differing conditions in China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea mean that each country's automotive navigation market shows different development patterns, but a new study from ABI Research indicates that all will show strong growth, driven by keen competition to support new functions. The study, ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to Showcase All-Wheel Drive Expertise at 2006 SAE AWD Symposium
Aug 21, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 -- BorgWarner's industry-leading capabilities in all-wheel drive (AWD) technology and vehicle dynamics will be spotlighted at the 2006 Society of Automotive Engineers AWD Symposium August 22 and 23, at the Transportation Research Center (TRC) in East Liberty, Ohio. "OEMs all over the world, ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Interior Experience Executive Leadership Appointments
Aug 21, 2006
PLYMOUTH, Mich. and BURSCHEID, Germany, Aug. 21 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced new executive leadership roles for two of its Interior Experience executives. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Dr. Beda-Helmut Bolzenius, 50, has been appointed Johnson Controls' vice president and pre ... Continue reading
RHS Small Block Chevy Heads Feature State-of-the-Art Technology & Performance
Aug 21, 2006
Below and attached is the latest information from RHST on their NEW Small Block Chevy Heads. New Pro ActionT Small Block Chevy Heads Feature State-of-the-Art Technology & Performance Delivering "Power By Design" right out of the box The new Pro ActionT Small Block Chevy Cylinder Heads by RHST utilize advanced airflow a ... Continue reading
Factory Five Fine Tunes Sports Car Kit Designs with SolidWorks Software
Aug 21, 2006
CONCORD, Mass.--Aug. 21, 2006--Factory Five Racing is using SolidWorks(R) 3D CAD software to design racing car kits that make hobbyists' dreams come true. From Cobra and Ferrari kit cars and even its own street-legal supercar kit, Factory Five Racing has cut development time and costs in half with SolidWorks and COSMOS ... Continue reading
Avon Automotive Management Group Closes Transaction
Aug 21, 2006
CADILLAC, Mich., Aug. 21 -- Avon Automotive has closed its management-led buyout with Avon Rubber p.l.c., acquiring the firm's automotive division with a renewed commitment to outstanding product quality and customer service. Avon Automotive becomes one of the industry's leading global suppliers of low-pressure hoses f ... Continue reading
KUKA Robotics Introduces New Family of High Speed SCARA Robots
Aug 21, 2006
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--Aug. 21, 2006--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced the introduction of its KUKA KR10 SCARA robot family. The new high speed SCARA robot family is designed for customers needing highly reliable an precise automation solutions of long rea ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Recognizes Hella for Development Competence
Aug 21, 2006
PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich., Aug. 21 -- Volkswagen has given automotive supplier Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. its prestigious Volkswagen Group Award for development competence. The award recognizes Hella as one of Volkswagen Group's 24 best suppliers and is based on quality, innovation, customer service and technical support. Hella ... Continue reading
Precision Auto Care Signs Agreement with Identifix
Aug 21, 2006
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Aug. 21, 2006--Identifix, one of the nation's premier sources of online and hotline diagnostic and repair information, today announced it has signed an agreement with Precision Auto Care Inc. (OTCBB:PACI) to introduce Identifix services to all 330 Precision Tune Auto Care franchises nationwide. "Our mi ... Continue reading
Amerityre and Qingdao Qizhou Rubber Co., Ltd. Enter into License Agreement
Aug 21, 2006
Chinese Tire Manufacturer to Build Factory to Retread OTR tires with Polyurethane Treads BOULDER CITY, Nev., Aug. 21 -- Amerityre Corporation , a leading developer of polyurethane elastomer tire technologies, announced today that it has entered into a manufacturing license agreement with Qingdao Qizhou Rubber Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
US Energy Weekly Fuel Report Week Ending August 19, 2006; Dual-Fuel Gallon Saves 35% over Diesel
Aug 21, 2006
TAMPA, Fla.--Aug. 21, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation ("US Energy" or the "Company") (OTCBB:USEI) issued the Company's Weekly Fuel Price Report for the week ending August 19, 2006. US Energy is an ISO9001-2000 manufacturer of a patent, dual-fuel, diesel to natural gas conversion system. The Weekly Fuel Price Re ... Continue reading
Michelin Appoints New Director of Motorcycle Racing
Aug 21, 2006
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Hayes Lemmerz Signs License Agreement with Russian Wheel Producer
Aug 19, 2006
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 18 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that its wholly-owned German subsidiary, Hayes Lemmerz Holding GMBH, has entered into a license agreement with Tolyatinskiy Zavod Stalnih Kolyos (TZSK) of Togliatti, Russia, a manufacturer of steel wheels. Under terms of the agreement, Haye ... Continue reading
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Components in China Mainly Depend on Importation
Aug 18, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 18, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40884) has announced the addition of "China TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Industry Report, 2005-2006" to their offering. This report describes TPMS thoroughly: background, classification, usage and structure, and a ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Touring Edition Shod With Bridgestone Turanza
Aug 18, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 18, 2006) â Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) has announced that Bridgestone® brand Turanza⢠EL40002⢠tires will be original equipment on the new 2007 Toyota Prius Touring Edition. BFNT will supply the Prius Touring Edition with Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 ... Continue reading
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