Gates Alternator Pulley Enhances Engine Efficiency
Apr 7, 2010
DENVER--Gates Corporation today announced the availability of Gates Alternator Decoupler Pulleys (ADP) for the Automotive Aftermarket that will allow technicians to repair vehicles equipped with these unique pulleys. Replacing the pulley eliminates the need to replace the entire alternator when just the pulley has fail ... Continue reading
AAIA Forecasts 3.8 Percent Increase in Aftermarket Sales for 2010
Apr 7, 2010
Preliminary Factbook Report BETHESDA, Md., April 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. motor vehicle aftermarket sales are expected to increase 3.8 percent in 2010, according to preliminary analysis being compiled for the Aftermarket Factbook to be released in May by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). ... Continue reading
Expert Reveals How RV and Boat Owners Can Keep Their Batteries Juiced
Apr 6, 2010
APPLETON, WI 04/05/10; According to statistics, the average battery life for the non-sealed lead acid batteries typically used in RVs and boats is somewhere between 24 months to 48 months, even though some owners could swear it's even less. But it doesn't have to be that way, according to Terry Fellner, a battery servi ... Continue reading
Experts To Present 'Sustainable Mobility & Innovative Technologies' at 2010 SAE World Congress
Apr 5, 2010
WHAT: Industry experts will present a seminar on the advancement of eco-sustainable urban mobility vehicles through innovative structures, materials and technologies in both vehicle and powertrain development. Sponsored by The Torino (Italy) Chamber of Commerce, with the support of the Piemonte Agency for Investments, ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC to Showcase Live, Mobile TV at Denver Auto Show
Apr 5, 2010
Company is First Automaker in the United States to Offer Live, Mobile TV DENVER, April 5 -- -- Company now offers live, mobile TV in eight 2010 model-year vehicles: Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep® Commander, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500/3500 -- Watch live s ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2010
Don't Settle for Wimpy Coverage of Major Auto Shows, Go for MAN SIZE! Let's say you missed something that took place during this year's Detroit Auto Show, or perhaps you're researching a vehicle that was introduced at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Where can you go for extensive coverage of those shows, you know, cove ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2010
Paris April 2, 2010; As part of its Mobility for All campaign, and in response to demand from customers across Europe, Renault is to introduce a new, optional front passenger swivel seat for New Clio which is designed to make it easier for passengers to get in and out of the car. A simple, user-friendly solution This n ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2010
WASHINGTON--Joining the likes of world renowned inventors Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell, to name a few, Roger L. Easton is recognized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame for pioneering achievements in spacecraft tracking and timing and navigation technology (TIMATION) that led to the development of critica ... Continue reading
'Connected' 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan at the 2010 New York International Auto Show
Mar 31, 2010
NEW YORK, March 31 -- -- Connected Dodge Grand Caravan features intuitive, life-simplifying technology from Chrysler Group infotainment engineering -- Drivers can safely communicate, navigate and select entertainment options using advanced voice recognition controls -- Services from FLO TV(TM), SIRIUS | XM Satellite Ra ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2010
NEW YORK, March 31 -- -- Chrysler Group offers the latest safety and security features to transport passengers and gear safely and securely -- Chrysler Group's exclusive Rear Cross Path and Blind-spot Monitoring assist drivers in safe lane changes and backing out of high-traffic parking situations -- New 'SafetyTec' pa ... Continue reading
Polk Finds More Vehicles Scrapped Than Added to Fleet
Mar 30, 2010
Increasing Length of Ownership Bodes Well for Aftermarket and Repair Community SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 30 -- The number of cars and light trucks scrapped in the past 15 months substantially outnumbers new vehicle registrations in the U.S. during the same period, according to recent analysis by R. L. Polk & Co. More th ... Continue reading
Mar 26, 2010
Quality Parts Coalition Echoes Support of Legislation on Heels of U.S. House Judiciary Committee Hearing WASHINGTON, March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee yesterday heard from consumer advocates and industry experts on why the "Access to Repair Parts Act" (H.R. 3059/S ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Twin Scroll Turbocharger Enhances Fuel Economy of Powerful New Gasoline Engine
Mar 25, 2010
Six-cylinder Direct Injection Engine with Variable Valve Train and BorgWarner's Twin Scroll Technology Delivers Same Performance as a V8 with Lower Fuel Consumption AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 25 -- BorgWarner supplies twin scroll turbochargers for the BMW 535i Gran Turismo featuring a newly developed 3.0-liter six-cyli ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces New Seating Products at Mid-America Truck Show
Mar 24, 2010
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 24 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that it is unveiling a new line of heavy-truck seating products at the 2010 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY, March 25 - 27. The new seat line covers owner operator, fleet and OEM needs from a basic economy line to a highly e ... Continue reading
Composite CNG Tank Market to Witness Double Digit Growth Rates in 2010-15
Mar 24, 2010
DALLAS--The CNG tank market has witnessed double digit growths during the last decade and is expected to grow at a similar rate for the next five years (2010-15). According to Lucintel, the global composite CNG tank market for automotive industry is forecast to reach $368.8 million by 2015. âGrowth Opportunities i ... Continue reading
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