Mar 11, 2013
Maaco, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands, today announced the re-launch of Maaco fleet services as Maaco Fleet Solutions. The company has a ten-year track record as a market leader in fleet auto body repair with a national network of over 250 certified locations providing flexible options for fleet ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2013
Today at the Technology & Maintenance Council's 2013 Annual Meeting, Dana Holding Corporation launched a new Spicer Life Series main driveshaft and inter-axle shaft specifically designed to supply greater torque, durability, and savings for severe-duty vocational applications as well as low-emission, high-efficiency tr ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2013
Today at the Technology & Maintenance Council's 2013 Annual Meeting, Dana Holding Corporation introduced the Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle. This all-new 40,000-lb. tandem axle for a variety of Class 8 applications features a market-leading design that increases fuel economy, improves reliability, reduces vehicle weigh ... Continue reading
Firth Rixson and Rolls-Royce Sign a $500 Million Deal
Mar 11, 2013
Firth Rixson have signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce that extends from 2015 to 2022, worth an approximate $500 million, for the supply of seamless rolled rings. The deal was finalised at Rolls-Royce Derby with attendance from Andy Greasley, Executive VP GTSC Purchasing, Rolls-Royce and David Mortimer, CEO, Firth Rixs ... Continue reading
GMC Terrain IntelliLink Now Includes a Standard Tech Geek
Mar 8, 2013
Connected Customer Specialists help personalize connectivity DETROIT-March 8, 2013: The 2013 GMC Terrain's IntelliLink connectivity system offers features like a Pandora internet radio interface, Bluetooth hands-free calling and voice recognition. Now, it comes standard with David. Or Melissa. Or Adam. In November 20 ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Identifies Customers for New COPO Camaros
Mar 8, 2013
Two new engines, manual transmission enhance options for Chevy's factory race car Chevrolet today announced that customers for the limited run of 2013 COPO Camaro factory drag-racing cars will be identified starting Monday, March 11. Only 69 of the cars will be constructed this year. Racers must make their purchase ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Advanced Automotive Lighting Report 2013
Mar 8, 2013
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advanced Automotive Lighting Report 2013" report to their offering. The past decade has seen a revolution in automotive lighting, a sector that not only includes visible lighting today, but also illumination through infrared sources as lighting and driver assistan ... Continue reading
Delphi develops wiring and HVAC for LaFerrari
Mar 8, 2013
Delphi technologies help Ferrari reach emissions reduction goal on new limited-edition, special series model GENEVA –When Ferrari set out to develop the most advanced and powerful vehicle the brand has ever developed, the company turned to Delphi Automotive for help with two key vehicle systems to increase perfor ... Continue reading
Hino Trucks Expands Cab-Over Product Offering
Mar 8, 2013
During the NTEA Work Truck Show, Hino Trucks displayed their new Class 5 COE model 195 Double Cab. Less than a year after introducing the cab-over model 195 into the market, the new double cab option for the 2014 model year will arrive at Hino dealers June 2013 and is offered in both a diesel model 195DC and diesel-ele ... Continue reading
TRW Earns Chrysler Innovation Award Recognition For Lane Centering Assist
Mar 7, 2013
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has been recognized by the Chrysler Group LLC's Innovation group with a 2012 Innovation Award for User Experience and Driver Assistance in the development of Lane Centering Assist systems. The award is in recognition of a 2012 "Decoupled Development" project and TRW was recognized as one o ... Continue reading
Life360 Welcomes BMW As A Strategic Investor In Its Family Location App
Mar 7, 2013
Life360, the leading location and communication app for families, today announced that BMW i Ventures, the venture capital company of German luxury carmanufacturer, BMW Group, has made a strategic, long-term investment in the mobile app company. Using location-based technology, Life360 enables its more than 30 million ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2013
Johnson Controls issued the following statement: Contrary to a wire service story released earlier today, Johnson Controls has not retained JPMorgan to sell its automotive interiors business segment and said it has no current intention to divest this segment. Johnson Controls said it had retained JPMorgan to explore th ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Management Change
Mar 6, 2013
Spartan Motors, Inc. ("Spartan" or the "Company") today announced that Joseph M. Nowicki is stepping down as CFO and Treasurer to accept a position with another company. Lori L. Wade has been named Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective March 22, 2013. John Sztykiel, Chief Executive Officer of Spart ... Continue reading
TomTom to provide Mercedes-Benz with real-time traffic information
Mar 6, 2013
Today TomTom announces that Daimler will equip its upcoming Mercedes-Benz vehicles with TomTom HD Traffic. With access to TomTom's accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive traffic information, Mercedes-Benz drivers will get to their destinations faster, saving time and fuel. 'We provide world-class traffic information th ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Named One of 'World's Most Ethical Companies' for Seventh Consecutive Year
Mar 6, 2013
Johnson Controls, a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, has been named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Ethisphere is dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corpor ... Continue reading
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