News By Topic: Parts Manufacturers

IIHS - Electronic Stability Control Could Prevent Nearly One-third of all Fatal Crashes and Reduce Rollover Risk by as Much as 80% - VIDEO Enhanced

Jun 13, 2006

ARLINGTON, VA — An extension of antilock brake technology, electronic stability control (ESC) is designed to help drivers retain control of their vehicles during high-speed maneuvers or on slippery roads. Previous research found significant effects of ESC in reducing the risk of fatal single-vehicle crashes. Using ... Continue reading

LoJack Licensee Ready for Operation on New Providence Island, Bahamas

Jun 13, 2006

LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System to Offer Residents of Nassau Powerful Vehicle Theft Protection Solution WESTWOOD, Mass., June 13 -- LoJack Corporation today announced that its licensee, Intelligent Security Devices International, is operational on New Providence Island in the Bahamas. Residents of Nassau will soo ... Continue reading

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Tutorial

Jun 13, 2006

NHTSA.Gov: Available in many new cars, this technology helps drivers maintain control of their vehicle during extreme steering maneuvers by keeping the vehicle headed in the driver's intended direction, even when the vehicle nears or exceeds the limits of road traction. When drivers attempt an extreme maneuver (for exa ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Equips More than 1.2 Million Vehicles with Electronic Stability Program

Jun 13, 2006

* By the end of 2006, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) will be standard or available on over 70 percent of Chrysler Group models * ESP will be standard equipment on all Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) brand sport-utility vehicles at that same time * DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes-Benz invented ESP and was the first company t ... Continue reading

Study Shows Suppliers Still Prefer Toyota, Honda, but Ford and General Motors Are Improving

Jun 13, 2006

Chrysler shows most improvement of domestic OEMs BIRMINGHAM, Mich., June 12 -- While Toyota and Honda still have a commanding lead in good relations with their suppliers and are the preferred automakers in the U.S. to do business with, efforts by Ford and General Motors to improve relations with their suppliers may be ... Continue reading

I Power Introduces New Endura(TM) Engines for Power Generators & AG Pumps

Jun 13, 2006

ANDERSON, Ind., June 12 -- I Power Energy Systems LLC announced today the introduction of new, motorsports engine technologies for their on-site, continuous-duty, electrical power generators to reduce the number of service "pit stops" and increase uptime performance. Located just 25 miles Northeast of the Racing Capita ... Continue reading

Morgan Motors Launches Licensed Products Program

Jun 13, 2006

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--June 12, 2006--Considered one of the world's most prestigious trademarks, Morgan Motor Company LTD. (Malvern, England) has announced the launch of the Morgan Consumer Products Licensing Program. With over 97 years of history, Morgan's entry into the licensing arena is in response to keen interest ... Continue reading

Irvin Aerospace Awarded Contract to Develop CEV Airbags for NASA

Jun 13, 2006

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 12 -- Irvin Aerospace, the world's first parachute engineering, design and manufacturing company founded in 1919, has been awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract to develop an advanced space capsule airbag landing attenuation system for NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. For the NASA Langley ... Continue reading

Hybrid Fuel Technology Selected for Colorado DieselCNG Program

Jun 12, 2006

TAMPA, Fla.--June 12, 2006--US Energy Initiatives Corporation (OTCBB:USEI) ("US Energy" or the "Company") a manufacturer of a patent dual-fuel diesel to natural gas conversion technology referred to as Hybrid Fuel Systems, today announced the Company has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Motors ... Continue reading

Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 3

Jun 12, 2006

Challenge Bibendum, Day Three By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel My third day in Paris begins with the totality of the Michelin Challenge Bibendum cars arriving from their test facility to the shadow of Paris most famous landmark, la Tour Eiffel. We take motor coaches from our hotel and it is almost quicke ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Sponsors Key Exhibit in Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin

Jun 12, 2006

Innovation and Sustainability Featured in Interactive "TechnoJungle: The Hunt for the Next Great Idea" MILWAUKEE, June 12 -- Johnson Controls and Discovery World today announced the company's $3 million sponsorship of the largest exhibit in Milwaukee's newest lakefront attraction -- Johnson Controls' TechnoJungle: The ... Continue reading

Audi R10-Michelin Project

Jun 12, 2006

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SmarTire Products to be Offered on Van Hool Buses

Jun 12, 2006

First Major European Bus Manufacturer to Select SmarTire RICHMOND, British Columbia, June 12 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that Van Hool NV has selected SmarTire to supply its tire pressure and temperature monitoring systems (TPMS) on its buses and coaches. Van Hool is Europe's largest ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor and CAW Reach Tentative Agreement in Tilbury, Ontario

Jun 12, 2006

TROY, Mich., June 12 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) 1941 union bargaining committee at ArvinMeritor's Tilbury, Ont., Canada Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) foundation brake facility. Operations at the Tilbury facility will resume tod ... Continue reading

Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 2

Jun 11, 2006

By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Arriving “au Paris,” a jet-lag nap was immediately called for, followed by a walk down the quai de Grenelle to the Tour Eiffel and obligatory tourist photos. What’s a trip to Paris without photos of its most famous landmark. On the way I can see quite clear ... Continue reading