Continental Becomes First Automotive Supplier to Receive Nevada's Autonomous Vehicle Testing License
Dec 19, 2012
Continental, a leading global automotive supplier, today received approval from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test autonomous vehicles on the state's public roads. Continental's testing license is for the company's highly automated vehicle, and represents the first license granted by the Nevada DMV t ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Appoints Sandra E. Pierce to Board of Directors
Dec 19, 2012
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that Sandra E. Pierce has been appointed to its Board of Directors. With this additional appointment, the Company now has twelve directors, including eight outside directors. ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces 2013 Poster Contest Winners
Dec 19, 2012
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced the winners of its annual high school poster contest held in conjunction with the upcoming 2013 show, which takes place Jan. 14-27 at Cobo Center in Detroit. The grand prize, the Chairmens' Award of $1,000, will be presented to Morgan Barrow, a 12th gra ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2012
International Rectifier, IR , a world leader in power management technology, today announced the company will showcase its latest Class D Audio power management solutions at 2013 International CES which takes place January 8-11, 2013, Las Vegas, Nevada. ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expands Operations In Ningbo, China
Dec 17, 2012
BorgWarner officially opened another production plant at its campus in Ningbo, China, on November 28, 2012. Propelled by the rapidly growing Chinese automotive market, BorgWarner is expanding its capacity to meet increasing demand for fuel-efficient systems and technologies. The all-new high-tech manufacturing facility ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2012
Michelin North America unveiled today the latest innovation from the Pilot family of tires, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport A/S 3, a new tire that will provide drivers with enhanced handling and control in a variety of weather conditions. The MICHELIN Pilot Sport A/S 3 tire uses a unique tread design and proven Michelin techn ... Continue reading
GE Demonstrates Battery Dominant Fuel Cell Bus Using New Durathon Battery
Dec 14, 2012
Researchers at GE Global Research, the General Electric Company's technology development arm, have achieved a first step in reducing the cost of clean fuel, zero emission buses, with a vehicle powered by GE's new Durathon battery in tandem with a lithium battery and a hydrogen fuel cell. This promising development of a ... Continue reading
Dana Launches Spicer iPad Application for Aftermarket Customers
Dec 13, 2012
Dana Holding Corporation has developed its first iPad application, Spicer for iPad, to provide its aftermarket customers with convenient access to key product and service information. The free Spicer app is now available for download and features calculators, a literature library, and an easy-to-use graphic interface. ... Continue reading
Safelite AutoGlass Foundation Awards $200,000 in Impact Grants to Central Ohio-Based Non-profits
Dec 13, 2012
Safelite AutoGlass Foundation, the 501(c)(3) giving arm of the nation's largest vehicle glass repair and replacement company, has awarded $200,000 in Impact Grants to Columbus-area non-profits, six receiving $25,000 and one receiving $50,000. The recipient of the $50,000 grant was given to: Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohi ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a leader in natural gas, alternative fuel systems and clean propulsion vehicle technologies, today announced the launch of pre-assembled, quality tested and fully-validated natural gas storage modules and system assemblies for quick integration on to a variety of vehi ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces New $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Program
Dec 11, 2012
Cummins Inc. today announced that the Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $1 billion in shares of common stock. 'We continue to have confidence in the Company's future performance and our strong balance sheet allows us the flexibility to fund future growth and to continue to reward shareho ... Continue reading
Trend Tracker: Car Accident Repairs Take Severe Knock
Dec 11, 2012
An estimated 4.55 million car body repairs will be carried out in 2012, down 22% from a peak of 5.81 million in 2006, thanks partly to high fuel prices causing a decline in car use. 'This trend is of concern, as it may mean that some cars are being unprofessionally repaired and may be dangerous.' Research by Trend Trac ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2012
ChargePoint today introduced its newest electric vehicle charging station mobile application for all iPhone and Android smart phones. With a new user experience and redesigned look, the ChargePoint EV charging station app now features all EV charging stations installed in the United States, not just those on the Charge ... Continue reading
TRW launches new range of lightweight airbag inflators
Dec 10, 2012
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. recently unveiled its latest inflator technology at the Airbag 2012 exhibition in Europe. The new DI10.1G45 inflator, which is a further improvement of the DI10 family, is TRW's lightest and smallest inflator to date. It has been specially developed for 'micro' airbag modules and is due to ... Continue reading
Titan International Announces Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend
Dec 10, 2012
The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the fourth quarter of 2012. The cash dividend is payable January 15, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 31, 2012. Titan International, Inc., a holding company, owns subsidiar ... Continue reading
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