TRW Launches Its Next Generation Seat Belt Pretensioner
Dec 6, 2010
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety, has launched its next generation seat belt pretensioner to offer weight and packaging advantages to its worldwide customers. The SPR4 (Snake Pretensioner Retractor) uses a plastic piston instead of conventional metal components to transfer ... Continue reading
CEA Applauds Negotiators for Agreement on the Korea-U.S. Trade Agreement (KORUS)
Dec 4, 2010
ARLINGTON, Va.--ââ¬ÅThe breakthrough achieved today by U.S. and Korean negotiators paves the way for this vital trade pact to be sent to, and approved by, Congress,ââ¬??? said Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)î. ââ¬ÅCEA represents over 2,000 of the worldà ... Continue reading
Ford to Complete Rear Camera Roll-Out on Nearly All Models
Dec 3, 2010
Ford Motor Company will continue its aggressive technology onslaught by completing the roll-out of its innovative Rear View Camera System that will be available on nearly all Ford and Lincoln models by the end of 2011. "Ford is making new innovations such as the Rear View Camera System available to a wide range of cust ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2010
Rain-X® , the nation's leading wiper blade brand, is excited to introduce the all-new Rain-X ®RepelWiper Blades, the only commercially-available wiper blades that apply Rain-X® water beading technology directly to the windshield, resulting in dramatically improved visibility when drivers need it the most. Rain-X® R ... Continue reading
Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant Readies for New Explorer Production With Training, Renovations
Dec 1, 2010
Ford Explorer, the Chicago Assembly Plant underwent a complete renovation of its assembly line and accompanying machinery, added new tools, updated workstations and conducted comprehensive training for new and existing employees Ford invested nearly $400 million in its Chicago manufacturing facilities to launch product ... Continue reading
Winter Driving Skills Save Lives, Says AAA
Dec 1, 2010
AAA Michigan encourages motorists to prepare for adverse cold weather driving conditions by driving defensively while on the road. To help maintain your safety as well as that of passengers, fellow motorists and roadside workers, AAA recommends the following tips for winter driving: Before starting out in snowy weather ... Continue reading
Jimmy Bishop - Co-Founder of Aftermarket Automotive Industry - Passes Away in Dallas at 80
Dec 1, 2010
Jimmy Olen Bishop, co-founder of the aftermarket automotive industry, passed away Sunday, November 28, at his home in Highland Park, Texas. He was 80 years old and died of natural causes. Bishop, a well-known Dallas businessman and the founder of Bishop International, Inc., started his career in 1949 from of the bed of ... Continue reading
Revolutionary New ThermaHelm Motorcycle Helmet Launched
Nov 29, 2010
LONDON--ThermaHelm, a revolutionary brain cooling helmet technology, is set to make its commercial launch at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live 2010 show this month in Birmingham (NEC Birmingham, 27th November - 5th December, 2010). All head injuries involve brain damage at some level and occur in 80% of all motorcyclist ... Continue reading
Ford Questions Safety, Repair Costs of Aftermarket Copy Parts
Nov 29, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 29, 2010 -- Ford low-speed crash tests show that aftermarket copy structural parts absorb less crash energy than genuine Ford structural parts and can result in unintended airbag deployments Repair estimates show the use of one common aftermarket bumper beam can more than double the repair costs a ... Continue reading
Most Black Friday Weekend Shoppers Bought Electronics, CEA Survey Finds
Nov 28, 2010
ARLINGTON, Va.--Electronics were among the most popular items purchased this weekend, as more consumers bought electronics this Thanksgiving weekend than last year, according to interim results from a new survey from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)î and CARAVANî. âConsumers continue to see ... Continue reading
Continental Sensor Technology Delivers Crash Data at the Speed of Sound
Nov 24, 2010
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 24, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 24, 2010 -- Crash Impact Sound Sensing detects structure-borne noise, allowing for earlier detection of crash severity and 50 percent faster deployment of airbags in frontal collisions. New clipSAT pressure satellite design makes for quicker and m ... Continue reading
Magellan Releases Major Update to RoadMate App for iPhone
Nov 23, 2010
Magellan, a Pioneering GPS brand, today announced a major update to its popular RoadMate navigation app for iPhone. The updated Magellan RoadMate App is available now on the App Store. Version 1.3 of the Magellan RoadMate App is fully compatible with iOS4, taking advantage of iPhone 4's multitasking ability as well as ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2010
Faurecia (http://www.faurecialaautoshow.com) is proclaiming that "Clean is a reality" with the production-ready products it will display at the 2010 LA Auto Show press days, Nov. 17-18. Faurecia innovations are focused sharply on helping vehicles become cleaner by making them lighter and therefore more fuel efficient. ... Continue reading
AMERICA'S CAR SHOW with Tom Torbjornsen - LIVE SATURDAY and SUNDAY
Nov 20, 2010
LIVE RADIO BROADCASTS •: DIY INFORMATION • COMMENTARY Tom Torbjornsen, one of the world's premier automotive radio personalities hosts two different LIVE radio shows every week. Both shows can be heard right here on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Boston-Power Battery Fuels Saab 9-3 ePower
Nov 17, 2010
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. & LOS ANGELES--Boston-Power, Inc.ââ¬â¢s game-changing lithium-ion battery technology is a highlight of the all-electric 9-3 ePower Saab is showcasing at the Los Angeles Auto Show. âBoston-Power is answering that call, while delivering unparalleled safety, quicker charging, and best-in ... Continue reading
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