Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation Names New Plant Manager
Sep 8, 2005
TOOELE, Utah, Sept. 8 -- Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation today announced the appointment of Dave Atherton as vice president and general manager of Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing - West in Tooele, Utah. In this position, Atherton is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the remanufacturing facility. "W ... Continue reading
Visteon Advanced Front Lighting Brightens the Way for 2006 Cadillac XLR
Sep 8, 2005
Lighting technology supports dynamic style and function VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 8 -- As a high-performing luxury roadster, the acclaimed Cadillac XLR's advanced design enables drivers to carve up twisty roads with great pleasure and comfort -- even at night. Now, with new lighting technology from Visteon Corpo ... Continue reading
Gentex Three Mirror System Featured on VW Touareg
Sep 8, 2005
ZEELAND, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, is shipping exterior auto-dimming mirrors for Volkswagen's 2006 Touareg sport utility vehicle. Gentex auto-dimming mirrors automatically darken to reduce glare from the headlam ... Continue reading
KUKA Robotics Selected by Programming Plus to Provide Robots for First Robotic Machining Cell
Sep 8, 2005
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--Sept. 8, 2005--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has been selected by Programming Plus (PPI) of New Berlin, Wisconsin to provide robots for PPI's recently announced Robotic Machining Cell (RMC). The robots are an integral part of t ... Continue reading
Navigation, Real-Time Traffic, and Wireless Enhance Automotive Electronics Portfolio
Sep 8, 2005
MINNETONKA, Minn.--Sept. 8, 2005--With the integration of advanced graphics, voice recognition, and real-time traffic information, portable and OEM navigation devices are becoming more powerful and useful in everyday travel. Added functionality -- such as 3D building and topography views - is contributing to the rapid ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation Says Remanufactured vs. Rebuilding Is Really No Contest
Sep 8, 2005
TOOELE, Utah, Sept. 8 -- While today's hard-working diesel engines from Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) commonly log up to one million miles or more, eventually every fleet manager and owner/operator will have to consider a service option to maintain engine performance. Deciding whether to install an OEM-supplied rema ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Group Gives $1 Million to American Red Cross Katrina Relief Effort
Sep 8, 2005
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the Bridgestone Global Group of Companies has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross for the hurricane relief effort. More than 2,200 company-owned retail stores across the United States are also offering their customers a way to l ... Continue reading
Innovative Battery Brain(TM) Device Makes Dead Car Batteries a Thing of the Past
Sep 8, 2005
- Easy-to-Install, Affordable Device Prevents Accidental Drain, So Car Starts Every Time - CLIFTON, N.J., Sept. 8 -- It's every motorist's dreaded scenario. The battery has died -- perhaps because the lights were left on, a cell phone was left charging in the cigarette lighter, or maybe extreme weather has taken its to ... Continue reading
Delphi's New Common Rail System Will Help Take Medium Duty Vehicles To Tier III And Beyond
Sep 8, 2005
Troy, Mich., Sept. 8 -- A common rail injection system for the next generation of medium duty diesel vehicles has been developed by Delphi Corporation . Based on the company's successful Multec technology, MDCR1800 (Medium Duty Common Rail) addresses the growing need worldwide for engines from four to nine litres that ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Offers iPod Music Link Accessory
Sep 7, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- American Honda announced today its new Honda Music Link iPod(R) adaptor in conjunction with Apple. This Genuine Honda accessory was developed to enable Honda drivers to utilize their iPod directly through the audio system in the all-new, redesigned, 2006 Honda Civic. Honda Music Link enable ... Continue reading
Land Rover Outfits the LR3 for Endurance Athletes
Sep 7, 2005
The Premium, Adventure-Oriented SUV Showcases an Elite Selection of Gear and Accessories IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- Proven for its ability to conquer the world's remote and treacherous terrains, the Land Rover LR3 is also North America's most highly decorated SUV of 2005. And, utilizing Land Rover's extensive selection ... Continue reading
Navistar Reports Strong Third Quarter, Nine Month Results
Sep 7, 2005
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Sept. 7, 2005--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer, today reported improved earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2005. Net income in the third quarter increased 28 percent to $64 million, ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2005
MUNICH, STUTTGART and DETROIT, Sept. 7 -- The BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation today signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance of equals for the joint development of hybrid drive systems. The three global automakers are cooperating in order to pool their e ... Continue reading
ISS Strategy Helps Delphi Lead Safety Innovations
Sep 7, 2005
TROY, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Delphi Corp. is continuing to expand and enhance its Integrated Safety Systems (ISS) concept that features a seamless integration of various sophisticated safety technologies to help drivers avoid accidents and lessen the effects of accidents that can't be avoided. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/ ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive to Acquire Majority Stake in Dalphimetal
Sep 7, 2005
LIVONIA, Michigan, September 7 -- - Transaction Will Strengthen TRW's Passive Safety Business TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with the founding members of Dalphi Metal España, S.A. ("Dalphim ... Continue reading
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