Johnson Controls acquires majority share of MAC
Nov 8, 2013
Johnson Controls has strengthened its commitment to the Central and South American automotive battery market by acquiring 90 percent ownership of Colombian battery supplier MAC. Johnson Controls and MAC launched a joint venture in June 2011 to produce and sell lead-acid batteries in the Central and South American regio ... Continue reading
Epson Introduces New Series of Digital-Output Gyroscopic Sensors for Car Navigation Applications
Nov 7, 2013
Epson Electronics America, Inc. today began shipping samples of its new XV4001 series of high-precision digital-output gyroscopic sensors. These sensors are available with either an SPI or I2C digital interface. âWe are delighted to bring these products to marketâ Gyroscopic sensors are used in car navigation ... Continue reading
Sherwin-Williams To Become 'Official Automotive Paint Of NASCAR'
Nov 7, 2013
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes today announced that effective January 1, 2014, Sherwin-Williams will become 'The Official Automotive Paint of NASCAR.' ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2013
A potential âfountain of youthâ for metal, GE researchers announced the use of a process called âcold spray,â in which metal powders are sprayed at high velocities to build a part or add material to repair an existing part. Cold spray is part of GEâs expanded additive manufacturing toolkit. ... Continue reading
2013 SEMA Show - Ford Mustang and F-Series Named ‘Hottest Car and Truck’
Nov 6, 2013
Las Vegas November 6, 2013; Ford Mustang and Ford F-Series are officially the âHottest Car and Truckâ at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association show. The SEMA Award â presented today â recognizes the most popular vehicles SEMA members feature in their displays at the organizationâs wee ... Continue reading
Dodge Reveals New Scat Package Stage Kits with Mopar Performance Parts at 2013 SEMA Show
Nov 6, 2013
Dodge and Mopar join forces to introduce new Scat Package performance upgrade kits for 2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Dart Scat Package 1, Scat Package 2, and Scat Package 3 kits available for 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger and Dart include optimized calibration and much more Multiple options make affor ... Continue reading
HEMI "Shaker" Returns - 2014 Challenger R/T and Mopar '14 Challenger Models
Nov 6, 2013
With its functional "Shaker" hood and unmistakable Dodge muscle-car cues, the new 2014 Challenger R/T Shaker marks the return of one of the brand's most coveted performance options Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker features the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine with unique hood and intake design combined with a functiona ... Continue reading
Chrysler Shows Off Mopar-modified Show Vehicles at 2013 SEMA Show
Nov 6, 2013
Mopar Flashes Creative Muscle 20 customized Chrysler Group LLC show vehicles on exhibit in 15,300 square-foot SEMA Show display Exhibit highlights hundreds of Mopar performance parts, and Jeep® Performance Parts from the Mopar Off-Road Division Ram Sun Chaser show vehicle features makeshift shower kit and "Flip-Up" se ... Continue reading
2014 Honda At SEMA 2013 - WOW!
Nov 5, 2013
2014 Honda Civic Coupe Ignites Opening Day of 2013 SEMA Show 2014 Civic Coupe features sportier exterior styling 2014 Civic Si boosts fun-to-drive performance with more horsepower Launch of Honda Performance Development Street Performance Accessory lineup beginning with CR-Z 133-mph Honda "Mean Mower" joins stock and m ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expects $2.9 Billion Of Net New Business For 2014 Through 2016
Nov 5, 2013
BorgWarner Inc. today announced $2.9 billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2014 through 2016, up 26% from the previous three-year net new business. Demand for the company's advanced powertrain technologies, such as gasoline and diesel turbochargers, all-wheel drive systems, engine timing systems including ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Brings New Plastic Fuel Tank Advanced Process Technology (TAPT) Into Volume Production
Nov 5, 2013
New Tank Advanced Process Technology (TAPT) expands upon award-winning Ship-in-a-Bottle (SIB) process to provide flexibility in integrating fuel components within fuel tank assembly - Highly-adaptable process enables the production of different types of tanks on current blow molding machines from a single designed tool ... Continue reading
Dana Highlights New High-Performance Technologies for the Aftermarket at SEMA
Nov 5, 2013
Building on its commitment to deliver a strong portfolio of core products to the aftermarket, Dana Holding Corporation today is rolling out its new high-performance products during the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Nov. 5-8, in Las Vegas. Dana will premiere its Spicer front axle shafts for th ... Continue reading
All-New 2014 Mazda3 Accessory Aero Kit Makes Global Debut
Nov 5, 2013
Motorsports and Mazda are so synonymous one seemingly cannot live without the other, less yin-and-yang and more peas-and-carrots. And while the brand may never disconnect from its Zoom-Zoom roots (nor want to), competitive aggression on the race track need not translate into gritty, abrasive design. There can be finess ... Continue reading
Vari-Form to Provide Tubular Hydroform Components for the All-New 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Nov 5, 2013
Early reviews of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have given the automotive press, fans, enthusiasts and consumers a first look at an all-new mid-size SUV. Among the essential components of the much-anticipated vehicle, which combines Jeep's legendary off-road prowess with the comfort, fuel economy and amenities demanded by toda ... Continue reading
Innovative device safeguards access to in-vehicle electronics networks
Nov 4, 2013
Finally, somebody is doing something for you - a vehicle owner or motorist who probably does not even realize that your electronics-intensive car or light truck has the automotive equivalent of an airplane's 'black box' called an event data recorder (EDR), and there is no off-switch. ... Continue reading
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