News By Topic: Parts Manufacturers

Mercer Transportation Co. Selects PowerLinx Rear Vision for Specialized Truck Fleet

Oct 25, 2005

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Oct. 25, 2005--PowerLinx, Inc. (OTCBB: PWLX), today announced that the Company's DC power line rear vision system, Zone Defense(TM), has been offered for installation by Mercer Transportation Company of Louisville, Ky. The Zone Defense(TM) system for tractor-trailers eliminates video cables, inste ... Continue reading

Micron Imaging Technology Providing a New View for Drivers

Oct 25, 2005

BOISE, Idaho--Oct. 25, 2005--Micron Technology, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of image sensor and advanced memory solutions, today introduced a new image sensor designed to promote safer, smarter driving. As technically advanced automobiles continue to hit the roadways, imaging technology is a key feature that pro ... Continue reading

Takata to Introduce New Child Seat Effective against Side Collisions

Oct 25, 2005

Tokyo Oct 22, 2005; Aki Tsukioka writing for JCN reported that Takata, a manufacturer of automobile safety devices, will market a new child seat, takata312-neo junior seat, which protects kids from side collisions, from November. Based on the data collected from the collaborative research to establish safety standards ... Continue reading

Magna to Officially Open Baltimore Technical Training Center

Oct 25, 2005

AURORA, Ontario, Oct. 24 -- Magna International Inc., one of the largest automotive parts suppliers in the world, will officially open a technical training center in Baltimore tomorrow. The Magna Baltimore Technical Training Center (MBTTC), located in Baltimore's Park Heights district, is the newest addition to Magna's ... Continue reading

Winner of DARPA Robotic Vehicle Race Has NovAtel GPS Onboard

Oct 24, 2005

CALGARY, Alberta--Oct. 24, 2005--NovAtel Inc. , a precise positioning technology company, is pleased to announce that the winning team completing the U.S. government's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Grand Challenge, an unmanned robotic vehicle race, used NovAtel GPS technology. The race, which covere ... Continue reading

Filter Company Wins Second Consecutive 'Spirit of NAPA' Award

Oct 24, 2005

ATLANTA--Oct. 24, 2005--NAPA Filters is celebrating its back-to-back honor as the recipient of the prestigious "Spirit of NAPA" award. Throughout the past 31 years, NAPA AUTO PARTS has recognized a manufacturer that provided the most outstanding service to the organization during the prior year. While presenting the aw ... Continue reading

Rockford Corporation Provides Premium Audio System for Mitsubishi Outlander

Oct 24, 2005

System Introduced in Vehicle at Tokyo Motor Show TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 24 -- Rockford Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have teamed up to offer Mitsubishi customers a premium, high output audio system for the all-new 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander, which was launched at the 39th Annual Tokyo Motor Show. At the show ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Names Coro IT and CIO

Oct 24, 2005

ROANOKE, Va.--Oct. 24, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, announced today that Ricardo S. Coro has been named Senior Vice President, Information Technology (IT) and Chief Information Officer. Mr. Coro will report to Elwyn M ... Continue reading

Autobytel Helps Frustrated Music Lovers Play iPods in Their Cars

Oct 24, 2005

IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 24, 2005--Autobytel Inc. Americans Send Clear Message to Automakers: "Let us Play iPods in Our Cars!" Autobytel's Auto Information Center (AIC) reports that there are 12 times as many 2006 models with MP3 capability as there were in 2003, and that there are currently 598 new models featuring MP3 pl ... Continue reading

Delphi Wins Compressor Business With Volkswagen Group

Oct 24, 2005

Clutchless Compact Variable Compressor Saves Space and Energy TROY, Mich., Oct. 24 -- Delphi Corp. has been chosen to supply its latest generation Compact Variable Compressor (CVC compressor) to Volkswagen and Audi, starting in 2007. Details of the contracts remain confidential and are not available at this time. (Logo ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Reports Record Sales, Earnings for Fourth Quarter 2005

Oct 24, 2005

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 24 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported that its fourth quarter 2005 earnings from continuing operations rose 15% on a sales increase of 7%. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) John M. Barth, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to report record ... Continue reading

Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Aerospace Hydrogen and Oxygen Storage Systems

Oct 24, 2005

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Lockheed-Martin to develop a hydrogen and oxygen fuel storage module for a regenerative power supply system for space exploration. Utilizing its expertise in ultra-lightweight all-compos ... Continue reading

Kurita Water Develops World's First Solid Methanol for Use in Fuel Cells

Oct 23, 2005

Tokyo October 22, 2005; Aki Tsukioka writing for JCN reported that Kurita Water Industries has developed the world's first safe and easy-to-carry solid methanol to be used in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). Kurita has applied its proprietary inclusion technologies, which it uses in the water treatment process, to c ... Continue reading

Toyo Tire & Rubber Launches Prototype Tire Production at American Subsidiary

Oct 23, 2005

Tokyo Oct 22, 2005; Aki Tsukioka writing for JCN reported that Toyo Tire & Rubber has launched prototype tire production at Toyo Tire North America, its new tire production subsidiary in Georgia, on October 10, just a year from its groundbreaking ceremony held in October 2004. Upon completion of product quality checks ... Continue reading

Mercedes Lobbies For New Brake Lights In The U.S.

Oct 22, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 21, 2005 at 10:10 AM CST AutoWeek is reporting that Mercedes has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a two-year exemption from a federal law that requires "steady-burning" lights on vehicles. This request comes after a ruling in May, in which the NHTSA ... Continue reading