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
Harris Interactive Introduces AUTOTECHCAST Europe at 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA)
Sep 12, 2005
ROCHESTER, New York and FRANKFURT, Germany, September 12 -- - New study measures western European consumer demand and acceptance of 62 advanced automotive technologies Harris Interactive(R), the world's fastest-growing market research company, introduced AUTOTECHCAST Europe during the opening of the 61st International ... Continue reading
Climate Controlled Seating Now Available for the Medium Vehicle Segment
Sep 12, 2005
BURSCHEID, Germany, September 12 -- - Johnson Controls Expands its Portfolio of Climatic Seats Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency): http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=19526&keygroup=bild Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics an ... Continue reading
Oki Electric Develops Image LSIs for In-Vehicle Applications
Sep 12, 2005
TOKYO--Sept. 12, 2005--Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6703) today announced volume shipment of the video decoder, ML86V7668, and video encoder, ML86V7655 chips. These image LSIs can also be used for in-vehicle applications (with an operating temperature range of -40 degrees C to 85 degrees C), and are compatibl ... Continue reading
Takata Makes Donations to Aid Hurricane Katrina Victims
Sep 10, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 9 -- In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, Takata has contributed $600,000 to the Red Cross disaster relief efforts. "Takata is committed to saving lives, and that's why we have made a donation to the relief effort," said Tim Healy, executive vice president, TK Holdings. ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2005
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has signed an agreement with Permo-Drive Technologies of Australia to globally commercialize Permo-Drive's hybrid- hydraulic Regenerative Drive System (RDS(TM)) with an initial focus on refuse vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903 ... Continue reading
Valeo Signs Tenth Joint Venture in China for Park Assist Sensors and Switches
Sep 9, 2005
PARIS, September 9 -- Valeo today announced the signing of a new joint venture with Hangshen Electronics, a Chinese automotive tier 1 supplier, for the production of ultrasonic products and switches. The joint venture is 75% owned by Valeo and is located in Shenzhen. This joint venture, the Group's tenth in the country ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins New Diesel Common Rail Contract with Hyundai Motor Company
Sep 9, 2005
Delphi Will Provide Euro V System for Future Hyundai-Kia Models to Be Sold in Korea, Europe and Other Markets Worldwide TROY, Mich., Sept. 9 -- Hyundai and Kia Motors have selected Delphi Corp. to supply Euro V diesel common rail system on two engine families. Delphi will supply the pump, injectors, rails and electroni ... Continue reading
WyoTech-West Sacramento Hosting Open House Celebration September 17th
Sep 9, 2005
- Spike TV's Xtreme 4X4 Tapes Episode at Campus - SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 9 -- The official opening of WyoTech-West Sacramento's 160,000 square foot facility, which houses more than 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art shop space, will include an open house at the campus on Saturday, September 17, 2005 from 10:00 ... Continue reading
Delphi Supplies the New M- And R-Class Mercedes-Benz With Rear Seat Entertainment Systems
Sep 9, 2005
TROY, Mich., Sept. 9 -- Delphi Corp. will provide the current range of new M- and R-Class Mercedes-Benz with a rear seat entertainment system as an optional accessory. In the next seven years, Delphi will supply Mercedes-Benz with up to 12,000 Delphi infotainment sets per year for the North American and European market ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc., Names New CFO
Sep 8, 2005
ANDERSON, Ind., Sept. 8 -- Remy International, Inc. ("Remy International" or the "Company"), announced the appointment of Jeffrey Potrzebowski as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Raj Shah who was recently named Chief Operating Officer for the Company. Mr. Potrzebowski joins Remy Internation ... Continue reading
Delphi Board Eliminates Quarterly Dividend
Sep 8, 2005
TROY, Mich., Sept. 8 -- The Delphi Corp. Board of Directors announced the elimination of its quarterly dividend of $0.015 per share on Delphi $0.01 par value common stock for the remainder of the year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The Board determined that the elimination of the divi ... Continue reading
Sep 8, 2005
Executive changes announced today include: * Mark Fields named executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, and president, The Americas. * Mark Schulz becomes executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, and president, International Operations. * Greg Smith elected vice chairman, Ford Motor Company. * Lewis Booth ele ... Continue reading
Hella Introduces New Technologies at IAA
Sep 8, 2005
LIPPSTADT, Germany--Sept. 8, 2005--Hella will showcase a broad spectrum of new electronic, sensor and automotive lighting technologies at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Germany (Sept. 15-25). Hella's exhibit, located at Booth 8.0/D05, will feature a new LED headlamp with dynamic LED cornering lights; an electronic p ... Continue reading
Leatt Corporation Announces Motorsport South Africa Endorsement
Sep 8, 2005
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 8 -- Leatt Corporation (Pink Sheets: LEAT), a Nevada Corporation headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, that develops, sells and distributes the Leatt-Brace(TM), a Prophylactic Neck Brace System designed to prevent potentially devastating motor sport injuries to the cervical spine (nec ... Continue reading
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