News By Topic: Parts Manufacturers

Dunlop Uses Tire 'Touch Technology' to Reach Drivers

Mar 2, 2006

AKRON, Ohio, March 2 -- Want to feel the quick response of a tire cornering on a country road? Want to experience tire grip at its peak? Want to sense lightning-fast turn-in when steering a sports car? Dunlop is using sensory qualities -- which it calls Touch Technology -- in current and future tire development. The ti ... Continue reading

What Emergency Crews and Consumers Should Know about Hybrid Vehicles Involved in a Crash

Mar 2, 2006

TIME & DATE: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2006 LOCATION: 2006 Cleveland Auto Show (East Lobby) at the I-X Center WHAT: 'Hybrid Vehicles, First Respondents Seminar II' CLEVELAND, March 2 -- More than 300 first responders from local fire departments and emergency medical technicians (EMT) from northern Ohio's c ... Continue reading

Ferrari 599 GTB Driving Experience Boosted By Delphi Technology

Mar 2, 2006

Supplier's advanced electrical, climate control and controlled suspension systems at heart of 599 GTB MARANELLO, Italy, March 1 -- Delphi Corp. is supplying key systems to Ferrari's newest luxury vehicle, the 599 GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta), the Italian automaker's replacement to the 575 Maranello. (Logo: http://www. ... Continue reading

TomTom Unveils Next Generation in Car Navigation

Mar 2, 2006

CONCORD, Mass.--March 1, 2006--TomTom, the leading navigation solution provider worldwide, today unveiled the future of portable car navigation with the announcement of the new, smart and easy to use TomTom GO range and a complete collection of new and updated TomTom PLUS content and services. "With the launch of TomTo ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Mar 2, 2006

Fourth Quarter Highlights * Net sales increased 6 percent to a new all-time record * Sales from North American Tire Operations increased 7 percent * Unit sales of SUV and Light Truck Tires increased 8 percent * Unit sales of HP/UHP tires increased 37 percent FINDLAY, Ohio, March 1 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today ... Continue reading

Deep Field Technologies Announces Chinese Government Approval of Share Exchange with AutoMart

Mar 2, 2006

MATAWAN, N.J.--March 1, 2006--Deep Field Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DPFD) announced today that it has received the required approvals from the government of the People's Republic of China necessary for Deep Field to close on its previously announced share exchange with Beijing Sino-US Jinche Yingang Auto T ... Continue reading

PSA Peugeot Citroën and Plastic Omnium Sign Innovation Plan

Mar 2, 2006

At the Geneva Motor Show, PSA Peugeot Citroën signed a partnership agreement today with auto equipment manufacturer Plastic Omnium in view of implementing a joint technological Innovation Plan to drive shared improvements in perceived quality, safety, comfort and weight reduction. While leveraging Plastic Omnium&#8217 ... Continue reading

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Announces Pricing of Equity Offering

Mar 1, 2006

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that it has priced its equity offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock, including 6,616,928 shares to be sold by the company and 383,072 shares to be sold by certain directors and officers, at a price of $49.00 per shar ... Continue reading

Renewable Fuels Industry To Discuss Investment Opportunities at Biodiesel Summit

Mar 1, 2006

NEW YORK, March 1 -- The Strategic Research Institute is proud to announce the Biodiesel: Opportunities and Investments Summit, to be held April 27 & 28, 2006, at InterContinental Houston - Houston, Texas. The Biodiesel: Opportunities and Investments Summit provides a leading discussion on the technical, financial and ... Continue reading

LoJack Expands Into South Carolina to Help Combat Auto Theft

Mar 1, 2006

COLUMBIA, S.C., March 1 -- LoJack Corporation , the global leader in tracking and recovering valuable mobile assets, announced today that it has expanded its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System Network into South Carolina, beginning with the greater Columbia, Charleston and Rock Hill areas. Further expansion in the state is ... Continue reading

Ground-Breaking Patent for Real-Time RFID Inventory Management

Mar 1, 2006

NEWCASTLE, Del.--Feb. 28, 2006--Unisone(TM) Corporation, a supplier of business software applications, which owns one of the world's richest inventory management IP portfolios, announced it has been awarded revolutionary U.S. Patent No. 6,996,538 for an advanced inventory control system and methodology utilizing RFID t ... Continue reading

Dunlop Tires, World Karting Association Join Forces

Mar 1, 2006

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- World Karting Association members, many who race on Dunlop kart tires, now have good reason to use Dunlop tires on their other vehicles as well. A first for the Concord, N.C., kart racing sanctioning organization, WKA is offering exclusive programs on Dunlop car and truck tires for its 10,000 ka ... Continue reading

Roof Rack for 2007 FJ Cruiser Designed Jointly by Toyota and JAC Products

Mar 1, 2006

The successor to the legendary FJ Series features an integrated, tubular roof rack PONTIAC, Mich., Feb. 28 -- JAC Products, a leading designer and manufacturer of original-equipment roof racks for vehicles worldwide, has worked jointly with the Toyota Motor Sales vehicle team to create a bold roof rack for the 2007 FJ ... Continue reading

AAA Survey Cites Top Five Car Troubles for 2005, NAPA Offers Solutions

Mar 1, 2006

ATLANTA--Feb. 28, 2006--Tire pressure was the number one vehicle issue identified during nationwide clinics conducted by AAA and its affiliated repair facilities during 2005 AAA Car Care Month. Results are based on inspections conducted on nearly 6,500 vehicles by 20 different AAA clubs. As a leading automotive solutio ... Continue reading

Magna announces fourth quarter and 2005 results

Mar 1, 2006

AURORA, ON, Feb. 28 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, ---------------- ... Continue reading