Goodyear Says to Get a Grip, Winter Around the Corner
Oct 10, 2014
While much of the country is enjoying continued warm temperatures and looking forward to a colorful autumn, the venerable Farmers' Almanac is predicting a colder-than-normal winter for much of North America, with "copious amounts of snow and rain" over the eastern third of the U.S. Below normal temperatures are also fo ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2014
As the leading advocate for female consumers, WomenCertified Inc. is delighted to honor Winner International's "The CLUB" with the 2014 Women's Choice Award® seal. This award designation is based on a national survey of thousands of women across America who were asked to select the brands they would most highly recomm ... Continue reading
IAC Opens New Europe Headquarters In Dusseldorf, Germany
Oct 8, 2014
Leading global vehicle interiors supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) today celebrated the grand opening of its European headquarters in Dusseldorf, Germany. The new facility hosts the European Operations including the Commercial and Sales, Design/Engineering, Procurement, and Administrative activities al ... Continue reading
AAA-University of Utah Study - Unsafe Driving Distractions Caused By Many Hands-free Systems
Oct 7, 2014
inShare1 AAA Urges Manufacturers to Focus on Accuracy and Usability to Reduce Cognitive Distraction WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 7, 2014) â With three out of four drivers believing that hands-free technology is safe to use, Americans may be surprised to learn that these popular new vehicle features may actually increase ... Continue reading
Hyundai Showcases New Downsized Turbocharged Engines in Paris
Oct 4, 2014
New Generation i20 to be equipped with new 1.0-litre turbocharged three cylinder petrol engine in 2015 Newly developed 1.4-litre T-GDI engine to be showcased in i30 CNG concept car First seven-speed dual-clutch transmission on display Oct. 2, 2014 - Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged petrol direct injecte ... Continue reading
Elektrobit and Nuance Humanize the New Audi TT
Oct 3, 2014
The bond between man and machine is about to get personal. Elektrobit (EB) and Nuance unveiled today at Paris Motor Show the integration of voice and natural language understanding (NLU) technology as part of the Virtual Cockpit in the new Audi TT Roadster. As a result, drivers are able to engage in a more natural, con ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Tacoma Pickup Trucks for Rear Leaf Springs
Sep 30, 2014
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has advised the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of plans to conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 690,000 Model Year 2005-2011 Tacoma 4x4 and Tacoma Pre-Runner pickup trucks. The involved vehiclesâ rear suspension system ... Continue reading
Auto Part Sales Online - Three Categories Account for 50 Percent
Sep 29, 2014
Posted by Auto Care News on September 24, 2014 Source: New Auto Care Association E-Tailing StudyBETHESDA, MD â September 24, 2014 â In terms of dollars spent on automotive replacement parts through online purchasing, or e-tailing, three categories represent half of the dollar volume in 2013, according to E-Ta ... Continue reading
An Open and Shut Case: Magna Makes 50 Millionth Side Door Latch
Sep 29, 2014
Magna International Inc., the global leader in volume and sales for automotive latching products, announces that its Motrol closures manufacturing division in Guasticce, Italy, has achieved a noteworthy milestone: 50 million side-door latches manufactured for Volkswagen Group vehicles. Since starting production in 2003 ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2014
Now Selecting Fleet Partners for European Ultra ONE⢠Wheel Launch NEW YORK & HANNOVER, Germany--Alcoa , the inventor and global leader of forged aluminum wheels, said that it will roll out its lightest heavy-duty truck wheel in Europe to help fleets increase payload and fuel efficiency. âAlcoa is bringing our ... Continue reading
TRW Commercial Steering Signs Long Term Agreement With Daimler Trucks North America
Sep 24, 2014
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , has announced that it has signed a seven year long term agreement (LTA) with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) to be the standard steering system supplier across the DTNA lineup. TRW will supply Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Bus, and Freightliner Custom Chassis brands with s ... Continue reading
American Honda Distinguishes 15 Suppliers with Premier Partner Award
Sep 24, 2014
Fifteen distinguished suppliers to American Honda Motor Co., Inc. have received the 2014 Premier Partner Award from American Honda President & CEO Takuji Yamada today in a special ceremony and reception at the Torrance Marriott South Bay Hotel in Torrance, CA. This year's recipients were selected from a pool of more th ... Continue reading
Meritor Demonstrates Global Axle and Brake Capabilities at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014
Sep 24, 2014
Meritor, Inc. will showcase the versatility of its axles, brakes and drivelines for the global trucking industry at the 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 show Sept. 25-Oct. 2 in Hannover, Germany, booth 26 D12. Meritor will exhibit its global capabilities for light-, medium- and heavy- duty applications with regional s ... Continue reading
Goodyear Converts Waste from Rice Harvest to Fuel-Efficient Tire Treads
Sep 22, 2014
Rice Husk Ash Becomes Tire-Grade Silica Rice husk waste once headed for landfills is now helping The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company produce fuel-efficient tires. Goodyear today announced it will utilize ash left over from the burning of rice husks to produce electricity as an environmentally friendly source of silica f ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2014
Annual trade fair grew to more than 2,900 participants in 2014 More than 270 minority, women, veteran and majority-owned Chrysler Group suppliers participated in the day-long program Matchmaker has generated more than $2.1 billion in new business opportunities for exhibitors since 2000 Chrysler Group LLC continued to d ... Continue reading
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