Cobasys Confirms Contracts for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Programs
Aug 30, 2005
ORION, Mich., Aug. 29 -- In response to media inquiries, Cobasys announced today that it has received battery pack purchase orders from customers for upcoming hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) production programs. These battery systems will be "plug and play," fully integrated solutions, manufactured and assembled by Cobas ... Continue reading
AutoWeb Expands Its Product Offerings
Aug 30, 2005
DETROIT, Aug. 29 -- Continuing their largest product offensive in company history, AutoWeb Communications, Inc. (AutoWeb) is introducing two new features for its Intellectual Property Exchange: Data Integration Services and Translate-on-Upload. Both new services represent significant upgrades to the company's Intellect ... Continue reading
Bosch Develops Compact Sensor to Monitor Car Battery Performance
Aug 30, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Bosch has developed an electronic battery sensor (EBS) designed to monitor a battery's current and future performance levels which prevents vehicle breakdowns associated with depleted and near-depleted batteries. This technology will be available on an OEM production vehicle in 2006. ... Continue reading
New Bosch Airbag ECU Provides Optimal Protection
Aug 30, 2005
Bosch Celebrates 25 Years of Airbag Safety FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Bosch today announced that it will continue expanding its airbag safety systems with the introduction of the airbag electronic control unit (ECU), Airbag 10, set to be released to OEM customers in 2007. This latest generation ECU will be abl ... Continue reading
Toyota V6 Engine Production Begins in Alabama
Aug 30, 2005
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 29 -- Alabama and Huntsville area leaders joined Toyota officials and team members today for a celebration marking the production of the first V6 engine at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL). TMMAL now employs more than 500 team members and has the capacity to produce 120,000 V8 and 130,0 ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Corporation Announces Sales Update
Aug 30, 2005
PLANO, Texas--Aug. 29, 2005--Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (OTCBB:EENT), a leading developer of auxiliary power generators for the long haul trucking industry, today announced that the response to its AXP 1000 product at the Dallas Great American Truck Show, which ended this past Saturday, was even stronger th ... Continue reading
Aug 29, 2005
Tom LaSorda speech to Auto Industry Action Group (AIAG) AutoTech Conference - Names four "Hot Buttons" suppliers need to understand - Announces TRW and Iroquois Industries as HI-PO suppliers with long-term partnerships - Supplier quality initiative reduces 'yard holds' for participants from 35 to one in 2005 DETROIT, A ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors Acquires Wholesale Tire Distributors
Aug 29, 2005
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29 -- American Tire Distributors, Inc. ("American Tire Distributors") announced today that they have acquired 100 percent of the stock of Wholesale Tire Distributors, Inc., Wholesale Tire Distributors of Wyoming, Inc. and Wholesale Tire Distributors of Idaho, Inc. ("Wholesale Tire Distributors"). ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Forms Korean Emissions Joint Venture
Aug 29, 2005
New company addresses growing need for diesel emissions solutions DETROIT, Aug. 29 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the formation of a 50-50 joint venture between its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group and DongWon Precision Industrial Co., Ltd. The joint venture, named AD Tech Co., Ltd., will initially sup ... Continue reading
Delphi Grundig Expands Business Activities with 'Safety & Security' Products
Aug 29, 2005
New Bluetooth hands-free set HFK200 paves the way TROY, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Delphi Grundig, created from the Delphi Corp. acquisition of Grundig Car Intermedia System in 2003, is expanding its business activities and in the future will be enhancing its existing portfolio with products from the "Safety & Security" sector. ... Continue reading
BMW Selects MOST Multimedia Networking Technology
Aug 29, 2005
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Aug. 29, 2005--SMSC today announced that its MOST(R) multimedia networking technology has been selected for the new BMW 3-Series infotainment system, successfully introduced in early 2005. The BMW 3-Series is the largest selling vehicle for BMW. With the launch of the 3-Series, MOST is now the standard ... Continue reading
UAW asks GM to take on 7,000 Delphi workers
Aug 26, 2005
NEW YORK, Aug 26, 2005, Reuters reported that the United Auto Workers union has asked car maker General Motors Corp to take back up to 7,000 workers from Delphi Corp. to help struggling auto parts supplier Delphi's financial situation, according to a report Friday on the Wall Street Journal's Web site. Citing unnamed p ... Continue reading
Vizualogic Introduces A-1000 System for Mercedes M-Class
Aug 26, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mariellen Fagan 330-494-6999, ext. 201 mfagan@crowlinc.com Warren Moran 541-345-5908 wcmoran@tmiproducts.com (Please click on image to download a high resolution photo) VIZUALOGIC INTRODUCES ALL-IN-ONE HEADREST MONITOR/DVD PLAYER FOR 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS CORONA, CA - Vizualogic has ... Continue reading
Ultradata Systems Introduces Low-Cost Hands-Free Digital Voice Recorder For Use In Cars
Aug 26, 2005
Ultradata Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:ULTR) announced today that it is introducing the AutoVoice Digital Recorder, a low-cost voice-command digital recorder. This is the first low-cost recorder that enables hands-free use, permitting drivers to record ideas or information - such a phone numbers, addresses, shopping lists or d ... Continue reading
Cummins, Scania Form Joint Venture to Produce Next-Generation Fuel Systems
Aug 26, 2005
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Aug. 26, 2005--Cummins Inc. and Scania CV AB announced today that the companies have signed a joint venture agreement to produce next-generation fuel systems for heavy-duty on-highway trucks. Cummins-Scania XPI Manufacturing LLP is a 50-50 joint venture, which builds on Cummins-Scania partnerships on fu ... Continue reading
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