Sep 13, 2005
- Major step toward creation of Ford-managed, temporary business entity to be named Automotive Components Holdings, LLC - New company will take ownership from Visteon of 17 plants and six offices, research centers and other facilities. - Arrangement protects supply of components to Ford plants while the new entity prep ... Continue reading
Visteon Facilities Expected to be Transferred to Ford
Sep 13, 2005
Visteon Corp. plants and other facilities expected to be transferred by Oct. 1 to Automotive Components Holdings LLC, a temporary entity to be managed by Ford Motor Co.: Plants: Autovidrio Plant, Mexico Chesterfield Plant, Chesterfield Township, Mich. El Jarudo Plant, Mexico Indianapolis Plant, Indianapolis Kansas City ... Continue reading
Valeo at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show - The Future Starts Here
Sep 13, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- The Frankfurt Motor Show represents a major opportunity for Valeo to showcase its latest automotive technologies to the general public. Many of these technologies, drawn from Valeo's three Domains, Driving Assistance, Comfort Enhancement and Powertrain Efficiency, are now available o ... Continue reading
V360: A Sixth Sense for Safety - A Vision of Safer Driving
Sep 13, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- Valeo unveils today a brand-new vehicle demonstrator, named V360, equipped with a wide array of innovative driving assistance systems. The aim of the V360 vehicle is to highlight the successful integration of a range of Valeo technologies that focus on satisfying the consumers' need ... Continue reading
LaneVue(TM), an Award-Winning innovation
Sep 13, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- The several awards received by the LaneVue(TM) Lane Departure Warning System this year testify to its significance. These prestigious prizes include the Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contributions to Excellence, or PACE Award 2005 in the Product Innovations category, the Automechanik ... Continue reading
Valeo and Air Quality: Putting Health and Comfort First
Sep 13, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- Valeo has been working on improving in-cabin air quality for many years and has recently designed seven innovative systems to enhance occupant comfort and, above all, to provide better protection from pollution. These seven new systems represent new benchmarks in this specialist fiel ... Continue reading
Start-Stop: Innovating for Driving Pleasure, Fuel Economy, Silence, and Clean Air
Sep 13, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- The Citroën C3 Stop&Start, fitted with StARS, Valeo's starter-alternator, has now been launched in Germany. This innovation helps to reduce both noise pollution and emissions in built-up areas as well as improving cabin comfort and reducing fuel consumption. - Using engine power whe ... Continue reading
Trunk Opening and Closure Using a Compact and Invisible Intelligent System
Sep 13, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- Valeo presents the Ipso(TM) Power Closure System, which facilitates access to the trunk, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In addition to functions developed to meet the needs of drivers who use their trunk frequently, this system is particularly compact, facilitating its integration into ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- Egeus, Renault's SUV concept-car, boasts an all-wheel drive system and an elegant, dynamic silhouette worthy of a top-end coupé. The sober design of the front-end features impressive boomerangshaped headlights developed by Valeo. This compact lighting system is based on high-perform ... Continue reading
Adaptive Xenon Bending Light Headlamps: an Innovation Adopted by Four German Brands
Sep 13, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- At the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Valeo announces that Audi, BMW, Opel and Volkswagen have decided to equip some of their models with a dynamic bending light system produced by Valeo. This new generation of headlamps will make the new Audi Q7, BMW 1 Series, Opel Vectra and V ... Continue reading
Valeo Presents New Smart Valve Actuation Technology - the Camless Engine Becomes a Reality
Sep 13, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 13 -- Valeo today presented its latest technology for reducing fuel consumption and pollutant emissions by 20% using an engine cylinder head design that adopts Smart Valve Actuation (SVA) in place of the conventional mechanical operation of engine valves by the cam belt, camshaft and hydra ... Continue reading
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Approves First Fuel Additive for Both Diesel and Biodiesel
Sep 13, 2005
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2005--GTAT California this week announced the approval of its fuel additive Viscon by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to aid in achieving that state's new emissions mandates. Viscon, manufactured by GTAT California, is the only product approved for use with #2 diesel ... Continue reading
Solomon Sues Toyota For Patent Infringement
Sep 12, 2005
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--Sept. 12, 2005--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) announced today that it has filed an action against Toyota Motor Corporation in federal district court in Tampa, Florida for infringement of Solomon's Electric Wheel(R) patent. Solomon alleges that the hybrid transmission drive in the Toyota ... Continue reading
Michelin Sweeps 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment Awards
Sep 12, 2005
Consumer Awards Sweep Matches Success in Formula One; World Rally Championship; MotoGP and Le Mans GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 12 -- Today's news that Michelin has ranked highest in all four categories of the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Awards for original equipment tire customer satisfaction is "extremely gratif ... Continue reading
MOST Multimedia Networking Technology Now in All Major Mercedes-Benz Car Lines
Sep 12, 2005
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Sept. 12, 2005--SMSC , today announced that its MOST(R) multimedia networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system, launched in July 2005, for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class and M-Class platforms. With these latest launches, MOST is now the standard network for the infotainme ... Continue reading
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