INVISTA--Auto Industry Airbag Provider--Plans Nylon Yarn Manufacturing Network
Jun 23, 2011
To help meet continued demand driven by growth of the global airbag market, INVISTA, one of the airbag industry's leading suppliers, has developed plans to invest in multiple projects within the next five to seven years across its global industrial nylon yarn manufacturing network. ... Continue reading
Fuel Efficient Lincoln to Show Off at Dwell on Design, The West Coast's Largest Annual Design Event
Jun 23, 2011
Lincoln technology will be on display this weekend at Dwell on Design, the West Coast's largest annual design event, and the brand will offer test drives of the hot-selling Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedan at Green Cars/By Design at the L.A. Convention Center Show floor will feature MKZ Hybrid and MKX premium midsize crossover ... Continue reading
Find Where You Are Going And Have Fun with Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM with Built-in WiFi
Jun 23, 2011
Whether on the road for business or pleasure this summer, travelers seeking the most current local information can rely on the first Magellan RoadMate GPS with WiFi, the new Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM GPS navigation device. The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM, available now, is a full-featured GPS navigator with a large 5" ... Continue reading
70 Years of Jeep Week At The Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Jun 23, 2011
Free admission, an enthusiast program and a specially-themed Cruise Night are among the highlights of 70 Years of Jeep Week at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, sponsored by Dana Holding Corporation , July 12 - 17, 2011. ... Continue reading
Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain Gives Best Supplier Award to BorgWarner
Jun 23, 2011
BorgWarner Morse TEC's Ningbo, China, facility received a Best Supplier Award from Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain for excellence in quality, delivery and communication. Out of 66 suppliers, BorgWarner was one of two to receive the award during Shanghai Volkswagen Powertrain's annual powertrain supplier conference. ... Continue reading
The National Association of Dealer Counsel Gets New First Vice President
Jun 23, 2011
HOUSTON--Lawrence A. Young, a partner with Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P. (HWA), was elected recently as first vice president of The National Association of Dealer Counsel (The NADC). Young, a member of The NADC since its inception in 2004 and a frequent speaker at legal and professional events, is serving a two-year t ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2011
Ryder System, Inc. announced delivery of five natural gas-fueled delivery vehicles to Dean Foods, Ryder's first customer for natural gas commercial vehicles made available through Ryder's agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) in Southern California. The $38.7 million effort is part of a join ... Continue reading
Ford's June 2011 U.S. Sales Conference Call July 1
Jun 23, 2011
Ford Motor Company will release its June 2011 U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Friday, July 1, 2011. At 1 p.m. ET, George Pipas, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Ken Czubay, ... Continue reading
FIAT Chooses 72andSunny As Manager of Its Websites
Jun 23, 2011
The FIAT Brand North America announced today that it has named 72andSunny as their lead digital agency of record. The agency will develop and manage the FIAT brand's website (www.fiatusa.com) and will be responsible for the brand's digital marketing efforts. 72andSunny will work in conjunction with a digital agency, re ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Clean Diesel SUV Will Travel From Alaska to Argentina in a Very Fast Two Weeks
Jun 23, 2011
Renowned adventurer and off-road driver Rainer Zietlow and his team today announced they will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the legendary Pan-American Highway with the ultimate endurance challenge. They will embark on a fast, two-week drive from Argentina to Alaska on the longest road in the world, covering 14 co ... Continue reading
Exciting New Developments in Automotive Electronic Systems
Jun 23, 2011
The automotive software market is set to achieve a value of $9.8 billion by 2017, according to a new report on companiesandmarkets.com. Growth will come from increased demand for new vehicles, and new government backed vehicle safety initiatives and the technological advancements associated with the integration of elec ... Continue reading
Summertime Tire Buying Advice: New Bridgestone's For Your Family
Jun 22, 2011
Bridgestone tires pay for themselves in fuel savings Many new BMW 3 or 5 Series, Lexus SC430s, MINI Coopers, Corvettes, and the all-wheel drive Toyota Sienna minivan were equipped with second generation run flat tires. Owners reported an unexpectedly hard ride and those miraculous run flat tires and didnât last as ... Continue reading
Blake Griffin Slam Dunks for Kia
Jun 22, 2011
Today, Kia announced a groundbreaking partnership with one of the most recognizable young players in professional basketball, Blake Griffin, who will serve as an official spokesperson for the Kia Motors brand around the world. The multi-year deal builds upon the memorable connection forged between Griffin and Kia Mo ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Shares Its Aesthetic With Fine Pen Craftsman
Jun 22, 2011
Montegrappa, Italy's most revered manufacturer of fine writing instruments, today announced the availability of the "Tibaldi for Bentley Supersports" series of writing instruments. Long established as a superb adjunct to Bentley ownership, the "Tibaldi for Bentley Supersports" collection from the respected Italian pen ... Continue reading
Wireless Matrix Will Help Track Vehicles for Oil Field Services
Jun 22, 2011
Wireless Matrix (TSX: WRX), a leading provider of GPS fleet tracking services, announced today that it has signed a 36-month agreement to provide its award-winning FleetOutlook fleet tracking solution to an oil field services company located in the south central United States. The deployment will begin immediately and ... Continue reading
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