News By Topic: Parts Manufacturers

Increased Safety Features for Vehicle Buyers - At What Cost?

Jul 25, 2006

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 24 -- Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis surveyed 1,200 Canadians who purchased or leased a new light vehicle in the past four years. Respondents answered questions on their safety awareness, perceptions of current safety systems, collision vulnerability, perceptions of vehicle safety, privacy a ... Continue reading

Hella Adaptive Cruise Control Technology Gains OEM Interest

Jul 25, 2006

PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich., July 24 -- Hella's use of laser radar in adaptive cruise control (ACC) technology soon may find its way into North American vehicle programs, company officials predict. According to an article in the June issue of The Hansen Report on Automotive Electronics, a major automaker is seriously evaluati ... Continue reading

NK Minda group forays into Automotive Batteries with Fiamm

Jul 24, 2006

New Delhi 24th of July 2006 Minda Industries Limited (MIL) announces its foray into Automotive Batteries in collaboration with FIAMM S.p.A, Italy To invest Rs.40 Crore in setting up Battery Unit at Pantnagar, Uttranchal Minda Industries Limited (MIL), the flagship company of Rs.545 crore NK Minda Group today announced ... Continue reading

Is Live Traffic the Telematics Killer App

Jul 24, 2006

MINNETONKA, Minn.--July 24, 2006--Traffic used to be delivered through AM or FM radio and generally did not tell you anything you did not already know. But this is all changing with satellite-based navigation systems -- many of which are emerging with a radio receiver that gives you traffic reports for your current loc ... Continue reading

iLane(TM) Hands-and-Eyes Free Email Solution for In-Vehicle Use

Jul 24, 2006

WATERLOO, Ontario--July 24, 2006--Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in telematics and automotive safety devices, announces the latest addition to its telematics line: iLane(TM), the "world's first hands-free and eyes-free email solution for in-vehicle use." Based on patent-pending technology, i ... Continue reading

Gain an Insight into the World's Major Diesel Car & Engine Manufacturers

Jul 22, 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland--July 21, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39571) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Diesel Technology and Markets - Forecasts to 2011, 2006 edition to their offering. Its very rare that you will hear the US referred to as an emerging market, but ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend

Jul 22, 2006

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 21 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable August 15, 2006 to stockholders of record on August 1, 2006. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. is ... Continue reading

Electronic Safety Flares, a Revolution in Automotive Safety

Jul 21, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 21 -- Most automotive safety kits contain at least one incendiary, or strike, flare - but, with burn temperatures above 5,000 degrees and an ingredient list full of toxic chemicals, the flares themselves are dangerous to both the user and the environment. Now there is an alternative: The Keyston ... Continue reading

Incumbent MMB Wins $25 Million Jiffy Lube International Account

Jul 20, 2006

HOUSTON, July 20 -- Boston-based advertising agency MMB successfully defended the $25 million Jiffy Lube International account and will continue its relationship as agency of record for the leader in the fast lube category. MMB has handled the Jiffy Lube advertising program since 2001 but the account was put up for rev ... Continue reading

Tenneco Announces Executive Appointments

Jul 20, 2006

LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 19 -- Tenneco Inc. announced today the appointment of Paul Novas as vice president and controller for the company. Mr. Novas will replace James Perkins, who announced his resignation from Tenneco on June 27, 2006, effective July 20, 2006, to take another controller position outside the industry. ... Continue reading

AutoZone West Series race at Irwindale Speedway

Jul 20, 2006

Saturday's (July 22) King Taco 200 NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series race at Irwindale Speedway is part of King Taco Night Presented by ACDelco and H & H Automotive in which youngsters 12 and under get in for free. The event includes an Auto Club Late Model race. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the King ... Continue reading

Tower Automotive Reaches Tentative Agreements with Unions

Jul 20, 2006

Agreements with UAW, USW are subject to union ratification and Bankruptcy Court approval NOVI, Mich., July 19 -- Tower Automotive (BULLETIN BOARD: TWRAQ.PK) today announced tentative contract agreements with the United Auto Workers union (UAW) and the United Steelworkers union (USW) covering approximately 2,100 Tower e ... Continue reading

Noble International Posts Record Second Quarter 2006

Jul 19, 2006

WARREN, Mich., July 19 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") posted earnings of $4.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. In the second quarter of 2005, Noble reported earnings of $3.8 million, or $0.27 per diluted share. Net income for the first half of 200 ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results

Jul 19, 2006

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--July 19, 2006--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006. Financial Summary (in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 ------------------ ---------------- 2006 2005 2006 2005 --------- -- ... Continue reading

STRATEGY ANALYTICS: Bluetooth in 30 Percent of New Vehicles by 2012

Jul 19, 2006

BOSTON--July 19, 2006--Bluetooth will feature in a third of new vehicles in 2012, increasing from just 3 percent in 2005 according to a new report from technology and consulting firm Strategy Analytics. This report, "Automotive Communications Market: Bluetooth in 30 percent of New Vehicles by 2012," predicts that five ... Continue reading