News By Topic: Accessories and Parts

Ford Honors Top Global Suppliers at 17th Annual World Excellence Awards

May 27, 2015

Ford is honoring its top performing global suppliers during the 17th annual World Excellence Awards. Fifty-two awards are being presented to suppliers who exceed company expectations and distinguish themselves from their peers by achieving the highest levels of global excellence in ten categories. “Ford’s World Excel ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Inaugurates Vehicle Plant in Changsha

May 26, 2015

Annual capacity: 300,000 Volkswagen and Å KODA vehicles Highest state certificate for CO2-neutral production with solar and hydroelectric power WOLFSBURG/CHANGSHA -- May 26, 2015: The Volkswagen Group continues to expand its production capacity in China with the addition of a new vehicle plant of Shanghai- Volkswagen ... Continue reading

Chrysler Selects Parrot for Its Next Generation DigitalTV Solution

May 26, 2015

PARIS -- May 26, 2015: Parrot (Paris:PARRO), a leading player in the field of Connected Automotive Infotainment and the leading provider of digital TV & radio solutions in mobility, announced today that Chrysler has chosen Parrot’s Digital TV solution for Head Units in the form factor of a dedicated ECU. “Par ... Continue reading

Check Your Tires for Wear and Tear - It Only Takes a Penny

May 26, 2015

National Tire Safety Week Ideal Time to Check Tread, Pressure BETHESDA, MD -- May 26, 2015: It only takes a penny to see if your tires are worn or losing tread. Examining your tires for wear and tear, along with checking tire pressure and alignment, are essential to ensuring your vehicle's safety on the road and helpin ... Continue reading

DMC2015, Opening May 25, Takes the Lead on Showcasing the Intelligent Manufacturing of Molds

May 26, 2015

he New Normal Means New Developments Across The Sector SHANGHAI -- May 26, 2015: This year's Die & Mold China (DMC 2015) expo will be held from May 25 to 28 in five halls of the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Approximately 800 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions will attend the event. The upgraded expo, t ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Upgrade to Microchip's MOST150 Devices for Ethernet Packet Transport in All-New Volvo XC90 Model's Infotainment Network

May 26, 2015

MOST150 Standard Carries Ethernet Packets According to IEEE 802.3 Spec, Providing the Only Proven, Automotive-Ready In-Car Ethernet Physical Layer CHANDLER, AZ -- May 26, 2015: Microchip Technology Inc. , a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that the Volvo ... Continue reading

Hyundai Is The First Automaker To Launch Android Auto

May 26, 2015

All-New Integration Available on Best-Selling Sonata - First car company to launch Android Auto on production vehicles, starting with the 2015 Sonata with Navigation - Free Android Auto software update available for current owners of 2015 Sonatas with Navigation - Android Auto reduces driver distraction by integrating ... Continue reading

Nissan and BMW will Collaborate to Advance Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHEV) Adoption in South Africa

May 25, 2015

Nissan and BMW sign Memorandum of Understanding Partnership will share knowledge and co-develop electric vehicle charging grid Charging points to support Electric Vehicles (EV) and Plug-in Electrical Vehicles (PHEV) ROSSLYN, SOUTH AFRICA -- May 25, 2015: Today, Nissan and BMW confirmed they will collaborate to advance ... Continue reading

Gates Corporation Announces Release of 284 New Automotive Aftermarket Parts

May 25, 2015

Gates expands its aftermarket coverage with SKU additions across product lines, adding 284 parts for maximum coverage on late model vehicles Gates Corporation, a global diversified manufacturer of industrial, automotive, and heavy-duty aftermarket products, today announces it has expanded its extensive Original Equipme ... Continue reading

Goodyear Urges Drivers to Check Their Tires Especially Before, During and After Memorial Day Travel

May 25, 2015

Memorial Day Weekend is the proverbial kick-off to the summer travel season. But before motorists hit the road for their first summer road trip, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is advising them to pay special attention to one of their cars' most important safety features—its tires. To help educate consumers, Go ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Call-in Car Radio | Saturday May 23, 2015

May 22, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading

Rear View Safety Takes Another Step Towards Road Safety

May 22, 2015

New OEM G-Series Rear View Camera System with Auto Dimming and OnStar Rear View Safety, the industry leader in backup camera system salutions for the advancement of road safety across the United States and abroad, is proud to announce the release of its new RVS-776718-DOS backup camera system. Powered by the latest tha ... Continue reading

LINGENFELTER PERFORMANCE AND RIDETECH SPONSOR AUTOCROSS EVENT AT BLOOMINGTON GOLD JUNE 25-27

May 22, 2015

LINGENFELTER PERFORMANCE AND RIDETECH SPONSOR AUTOCROSS EVENT AT BLOOMINGTON GOLD JUNE 25-27 ... Continue reading

GMC Offers Holiday and Vacation Trailering Tips

May 22, 2015

Before setting off with a trailer in tow for the holiday weekend or your summer vacation road trip, GMC offers a few tips and reminders to help ensure your experience is safe, fun and easy. ... Continue reading

Trailer Backup Assist for 2016 Ford F-150 +VIDEO

May 21, 2015

Ford, America’s truck leader, pioneers towing innovation again by introducing Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ for the 2016 Ford F-150 – a segment-first technology that makes the challenge of backing up a trailer easier than ever for both experts and infrequent towers alike. Backing up a trailer can be tricky. The truck’ ... Continue reading