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Michelin Expands Latest SmartWay-Verified X One Tire and Retread Offering

Michelin Expands Latest SmartWay-Verified X One Tire and Retread Offering

New MICHELIN® X® One® Multi™ Energy T tire and retread deliver breakthrough reduction in irregular wear for regional operations LAVAL, QC -- July 14, 2015: Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America Inc., is launching the 455/55R22.5 MICHELIN® X® One® MultiTM Energy T, a ... Continue reading

Meineke Selects Clutch to Drive Strategic Customer Experience Program

Meineke Selects Clutch to Drive Strategic Customer Experience Program

Automotive service leader partners with Consumer Management innovator to develop industry-leading program built to strengthen customer relationships and enhance the brand experience. PHILADELPHIA--Clutch, a pioneering Consumer Management platform that delivers customer intelligence and engagement solutions to premium b ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire Teams with Dealers to Open New Tire Sales and Service Centers in China

Cooper Tire Teams with Dealers to Open New Tire Sales and Service Centers in China

Cooper Superfeel Centers Provide Enhanced Tire Shopping and Service Experience as Vehicle Ownership Skyrockets in China FINDLAY, Ohio--With China poised to become the world’s largest tire market by 2017, the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company family of companies continues to expand its presence in the region by teaming ... Continue reading

Kettering University Researchers Working on Next Generation Charger for HELLA

Kettering University Researchers Working on Next Generation Charger for HELLA

Researchers in Kettering University's Advanced Power Electronics Lab (APEL) have become a go-to resource for global companies seeking innovations in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. The lab's latest collaboration is with HELLA, a globally positioned company that develops and manufactures automotive lighting a ... Continue reading

Dana Names James Kamsickas New President and Chief Executive Officer

Dana Names James Kamsickas New President and Chief Executive Officer

IAC Group CEO to Succeed Roger Wood, Who is Retiring MAUMEE, OH -- July 13, 2015: The board of directors of Dana Holding Corp. has named James K. Kamsickas to be president and chief executive officer of the company, effective Aug. 11, 2015. Mr. Kamsickas has held the same position at global automotive supplier Internat ... Continue reading

Volvo Introduces "Pay Once and Never Pay Again" Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty

Volvo Introduces "Pay Once and Never Pay Again" Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty

announcement and details of Volvo "Pay Once and Never Pay Again" Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty ecclusions Batteries, Batteries for remote keyless entry Belts Brake Pads Bulbs Clutch Lining Filters Floor Mats • Fuses • Rotors (excluding run out) • Spark Plugs • Timing Belts • Upholstery/rugs • Wiper blades • Ti ... Continue reading

Ford Releases Details on World's First Mass-Produced Carbon Fiber Wheels for Shelby GT350R Mustang

Ford Releases Details on World's First Mass-Produced Carbon Fiber Wheels for Shelby GT350R Mustang

With a little help from Space Shuttle technology, Ford helped reinvent the wheel. For the all-new Shelby® GT350R, the most track-ready road-going production Mustang ever, Ford dreamed of using the ultimate high-performance material for its unique wheels – carbon fiber. But while the automotive aftermarket and a low-v ... Continue reading

Mopar at the Second Edition of Camp Jeep

Mopar at the Second Edition of Camp Jeep

In a few days, the beautiful Vallée Bleue, near Lyon (France) will stage a very special event: the second edition of Camp Jeep, the international gathering open to all owners and fans of the legendary seven slot grille brand. Organised by the Jeep Owners Group (JOG) – the only official club run by the brand, already ... Continue reading

Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center And Mojo Mobility Collaborate On Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging System

Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center And Mojo Mobility Collaborate On Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging System

All-new Kia Soul EV being used for wireless charging development - Wireless power transfer system being integrated and tested using fleet of Kia Soul EVs - Technology would improve charging times and convenience SUPERIOR TWP., MI -- July 8, 2015: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc., (HATCI) and Mojo Mobility, In ... Continue reading

EV Charging USA Enters National & International Sector

EV Charging USA Enters National & International Sector

EV Charging (OTCQB: EVUS) today announced its entrance into the EV Charging marketplace. The company after extensive research has elected to launch an EV charging support related services division. The company reviewed a multitude of research and announcements by some of the top automobile producers and researchers in ... Continue reading

New Swivel Seat Improves Car Safety for People with Disabilities

New Swivel Seat Improves Car Safety for People with Disabilities

The safest way to travel in a vehicle is seated in the car seat using a seat belt. A Swivel Seat is a solution that enables wheelchair users to do this. Autoadapt, Swedish manufacturer of vehicle adaptation solutions, now introduces a new version of their Turny Evo, the first of two new swivel seats from Autoadapt to h ... Continue reading

International Truck Begins Production Of International WorkStar With Cummins ISB6.7 Engine

International Truck Begins Production Of International WorkStar With Cummins ISB6.7 Engine

LISLE, IL -- July 8, 2015: International Truck announced today that it has started production of its first International® WorkStar® vocational trucks powered by the Cummins® ISB6.7 engine. Both the WorkStar and the International DuraStar® medium-duty truck are available with the ISB6.7 as an engine option. ... Continue reading

TI Half-Bridge Gate Driver Improves Power System Performance in Hybrid Vehicles

TI Half-Bridge Gate Driver Improves Power System Performance in Hybrid Vehicles

Fastest 120-V high-side/low-side gate driver reduces switching loss and minimizes noise for greater efficiency and longer mileage DALLAS -- July 8, 2015: Texas Instruments (TI) today introduced the industry's fastest 120-V automotive grade half-bridge gate driver with robust handling features. This driver provides a pr ... Continue reading

Two FCA Michigan Manufacturing Facilities Recognized with Highest Environmental Award

Two FCA Michigan Manufacturing Facilities Recognized with Highest Environmental Award

Two Michigan manufacturing facilities stand among an elite group of automotive facilities as recipients of the prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Green Building System certification. For meeting the highest environmental standards, LEED designations were given to the FCA US Sterling H ... Continue reading

ZF TRW Launches Fusion Systems Integrating Advanced Camera and Radar Systems

ZF TRW Launches Fusion Systems Integrating Advanced Camera and Radar Systems

ZF TRW has launched its first production passenger car and commercial vehicle radar and camera fusion systems. The combination of ZF TRW radar and camera offers vehicle manufacturers and their customers a highly sophisticated and robust solution that helps meet the ever-increasing market and regulatory requirements for ... Continue reading

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