News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Titan Introduces Next Generation 007 MFT Mining Tires

Mar 24, 2011

QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., has introduced its next generation 007 MFT mining tire product line, offering enhanced durability, a more aggressive tread pattern and improved heat dissipation. “The next generation 007 MFT tires have been designed to end-usersââ ... Continue reading

Titan Introduces the IT525 Tire to Lineup of Radial Backhoe Tires

Mar 24, 2011

QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of the IT525 Tire to their lineup of radial backhoe tires. The IT525’s versatile design allows for smooth rides and increased lifespan on hard surfaces, as well as superior traction in ... Continue reading

Titan Introduces the DTE4 Haul Truck Tire to Lineup of Mining Tires

Mar 24, 2011

QUINCY, Ill.--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of the DTE4 Haul Truck Tire to their lineup of mining tires. The DTE4 offers a radial construction and a deep lug tread pattern that provides enhanced durability, excellent heat dissipation and super ... Continue reading

China Automotive Systems Receives 2010 Annual Best Parts Supplier Award From Chery Auto

Mar 24, 2011

PR Newswire HUBEI, China, March 24, 2011 HUBEI, China, March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ --China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Wuhu HengLong Auto Steering System Co., Ltd., received the ... Continue reading

Media Registration Is Open for SAE 2011 World Congress

Mar 23, 2011

PR Newswire Mar. 23 WARRENDALE, Pa. -- Media can register for the SAE 2011 World Congress, which will be held April 12-14 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. The SAE 2011 World Congress features a comprehensive, industry-driven technical program focused on applied technology and strictly screened for innovative papers; "C ... Continue reading

TomTom Offers First Speed Cameras Product For Licensing Partners

Mar 23, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla.--TomTom, the world’s leading provider of location and navigation products and services, today launches its Speed Cameras product. This new product will provide developers with access to TomTom’s proprietary database of more than 50,000 warnings in 34 countries around the glob ... Continue reading

U.S. Executive Director of TABD to Speak at ANSI Electric Vehicles Workshop

Mar 23, 2011

PR Newswire NEW YORK, March 23, 2011 Online Registration Open; Pre-Meeting Materials Available for Attendees NEW YORK, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In their continuing efforts to promote economic growth, business leaders and government officials from the United States and Europe participating in the TransA ... Continue reading

Accuride to Host Investor Day at Mid-America Trucking Show

Mar 23, 2011

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation , a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, announced today that it will host an Investor Day at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 31. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will feature presentation ... Continue reading

ECOtality Brings Blink Residential Charging Station Installations to Tucson

Mar 23, 2011

TUCSON, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, expanded the installation of the company’s flagship Blink™ Level 2 Residential Charging Station at residences to Tucson, Ariz. As project manager of The EV Project, the largest rollout of ele ... Continue reading

Extended Warranty Sales Keep Pace with Increased Auto Sales

Mar 23, 2011

PR Newswire TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 23, 2011 TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 23, 2011 -- Sales of motor vehicle service contracts (extended warranties) in the first quarter of 2011 are tracking ahead of sales during the same timeframe last year, a likely result of this quarter's marked increase in automotive sales, according ... Continue reading

Kia Motors and Total Lubrifiants join forces

Mar 23, 2011

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), General Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors and Total Lubrifiants join forces - Total Lubrifiants becomes Kia's recommended partner for automotive lubricants in many markets (SEOUL) March 23, 2011 - ... Continue reading

Pep Boys' Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Investorcalendar.com

Mar 22, 2011

PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, will broadcast its fourth quarter earnings conference call live on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be broadcast over the Internet at http ... Continue reading

China Automotive Systems Provides Update on Electric Power Steering Outlook for 2011

Mar 22, 2011

PR Newswire HUBEI PROVINCE, China, March 22, 2011 HUBEI PROVINCE, China, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Wuhan Jielong Power Steering Co. Ltd., ... Continue reading

Amyris and U.S. Venture Announce Plans for Joint Venture in Development of Renewable Lubricants

Mar 21, 2011

EMERYVILLE, Calif.--Amyris, Inc. , a leading producer of integrated renewable products, today announced plans to establish a joint venture with U.S. Venture, Inc., a distributor of industrial and automotive aftermarket products and lubricants, for the production, marketing and distribution of finished lubricants for th ... Continue reading

GM Cuts Unnecessary Spending in Response to Production Disruption After Japan Disaster

Mar 20, 2011

GM said Saturday it is cutting unnecessary spending companywide as it assesses the impact of production disruptions from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The move will help the automaker preserve cash as it deals with the financial implications from shortages of parts made in Japan, a company spokesman said. The co ... Continue reading