Lighting Up The Future - Ford Adaptiive Lighting Technologies
Dec 28, 2005
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE: ADAPTIVE LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES NIGHTTIME DRIVING SAFETY The new Lincoln crossover features state-of-the-art adaptive headlights. Return to Newsletter It should come as no surprise that driving at night poses an increased risk. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Purchases Goodyear's Farm Tire Assets
Dec 28, 2005
QUINCY, Ill.--Dec. 28, 2005--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , closed today on the acquisition of Goodyear's North American farm tire assets, that includes the manufacturing facility in Freeport, Illinois. Titan entered into a definitive agreement with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Compan ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline's New Technology Saves Weight and Fuel
Dec 28, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 28 -- Vehicle makers plan to introduce "breakthrough" technology from GKN Driveline that provides lighter driveshaft components, improved fuel economy and better overall vehicle performance. "Customers whose cars are equipped with this new technology will notice significant improvements in per ... Continue reading
Bridgestone to Make Synthetic Rubber in New China Plant
Dec 28, 2005
TOKYO December 28, 2005; Japan Today reported that Bridgestone Corp on Tuesday said it will build a synthetic rubber plant in China's Guangdong Province at a cost of $100 million, with operations due to begin in the first half of 2008. The new facility aims to meet growing tire demand in Asia and will be operated by a ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Successfully Completes New $80 Million Financing
Dec 27, 2005
ANDERSON, Ind., Dec. 27 -- Remy International, Inc. announced today that it has successfully completed an $80 million term loan financing as part of an amendment to the Company's senior secured credit facility. The net proceeds from the term loan were used to pay down existing revolving loans under the Company's existi ... Continue reading
Dec 27, 2005
Low-Profile, 40cm (16") diameter, 4cm (1.6") height antenna receives BS/CS satellite broadcasts in vehicle LAS VEGAS, Dec. 28 -- RaySat(TM), Inc., a leading provider of in-motion receive only and 2-way low profile satellite antennas, announces today the thinnest in-motion satellite TV antenna for use in Japan. The ante ... Continue reading
Daimler To Sell Diesel Motor Operation
Dec 27, 2005
MUNICH, Germany Dec 27, 2005; Reuters reported that Swedish buyout firm EQT is set to buy DaimlerChrysler's diesel motor unit MTU Friedrichshafen, sources close to the transaction said on today. "The transaction is set to be announced on Wednesday," one of the sources said. The sources did not give a price for the deal ... Continue reading
Hella Says LED Rear Lamps Add Individuality, Safety
Dec 27, 2005
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Dec. 27 -- Hella Inc. will market new tail lamp kits for the automotive aftermarket featuring a combination of its innovative CELIS(R) (Central Lighting Systems) and LED technology. Initially designed for new-model luxury passenger cars such as BMW, Hella's CELIS(R) LED rear lamps use light strips ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire's Majority Ownership in Chinese Tire Manufacturer Approved
Dec 27, 2005
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 27 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that all necessary government approvals have been received for its transaction to obtain 51 percent ownership in China's third-largest Chinese-owned tire manufacturer. The closing is anticipated in early January 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/c ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Offers Map of South Korea
Dec 27, 2005
New Map Available Through NAVTEQ's Acquisition of Picture Map International (PMI) CHICAGO, Dec. 27 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, is offering a map with navigable coverage throughout South Korea through its wholly owned subsidiary, PMI. This of ... Continue reading
Heavy Snow Causes Japan's Automakers Problems
Dec 26, 2005
TOKYO December 25, 2005; Japan Today reported that heavy snow that has hit a wide area of the Japanese archipelago forced Toyota Motor Corp and other major automakers to suspend operations in various parts of the country on Friday. Toyota suspended operations at all of the 15 factories run by the automaker and its affi ... Continue reading
Valeo Creates a Joint Venture in Korea for Engine Cooling Systems
Dec 23, 2005
PARIS, December 23 -- Valeo today announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of 50% of Threestar, the largest automotive radiator manufacturer in Korea. The new entity, in which the Samsung Climate Control Group holds the other 50%, will be called Valeo Samsung Thermal Systems. The creation of this joint ... Continue reading
Westport and Isuzu Sign New Development Agreement; Commit to 25 Percent Fuel Economy Improvement
Dec 23, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 23, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) has signed a new joint partnership and funding agreement with Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan for the application of Westport's Compressed Natural Gas Direct Injection (CNG-DI) technologies on Isuzu engines and commercial vehicles. Isuzu will ... Continue reading
Nissan Develops and Shows "Kids in the Area" Warning System - Will Save Kids Lives
Dec 23, 2005
Expanded IC Tag Child Protection Service Developed -- New service alerts drivers to presence of children in vicinity -- TOKYO (Nov. 2005) -- NTT DATA Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., its communications Inc., Tokyu Security Co., Ltd., and TRENDY Corporation today announced that they have developed an expanded IC tag ... Continue reading
Nissan Intros Self Repairing Paint - Pretty Cool!
Dec 23, 2005
NISSAN DEVELOPS WORLD'S FIRST CLEAR PAINTTHAT REPAIRS SCRATCHES ON CAR SURFACES TOKYO (Dec. 2, 2005)-- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has developed the world’s first clear paint that repairs scratches on painted car surfaces, including scratches from car-washing machines, off-road driving and fingernails. “Scratch ... Continue reading
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