News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Plug-in America's Top 12 Plug-in Electric Vehicle Myths

Dec 24, 2009

Acronyms and definitions: EV: Electric Vehicle, meaning all-electric (no gas) BEV: Battery Electric Vehicle or all-electric vehicle PHEV: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plug-in or Plug-in electric vehicle: Either a BEV or a PHEV Number of EVs Driven Today: Plug In America estimates that there are 3,000 highway-capable ... Continue reading

2010 Taurus Earns Five-Star Crash Ratings, Pioneers Fast-Selling Crash-Avoidance Technologies

Dec 24, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 24 -- -- The new 2010 Ford Taurus has earned the U.S. government's top five-star ratings for driver and passenger in front and side crash tests -- The new Taurus has an advanced crash safety structure, a standard suite of advanced restraint and air bag technologies, and previously earned the Insur ... Continue reading

Detroit Automakers' USABC Seeks Proposal Info for Hybrid/Plug-In/Electric Battery Development

Dec 24, 2009

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company, is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for four projects related to advanced battery develop ... Continue reading

Three Blinks and It's Off; New Ford Lane Change Technology Helps Ease Driver Pet Peeves

Dec 23, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- -- Ford's new three-blink lane change technology gives drivers a way to avoid an annoyance on the road with a simple flick of the indicator that turns off automatically -- A recent driving survey puts people who leave their turn signals on for miles in the "Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves" list -- ... Continue reading

LoJack Reveals 2009 Top Global Recoveries and Rescues

Dec 23, 2009

Stories Reflect How Global Network Continues to Combat Vehicle Theft; LoJack SCI InTransit Solution Fights Cargo Theft; New Tracking System Helps Rescue People with Cognitive Conditions Who Wander WESTWOOD, Mass., Dec. 23 -- LoJack Corporation , the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market and now offer ... Continue reading

MIT's Technology Review Features Advanced Steam Engine from Cyclone Power Technologies

Dec 23, 2009

POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s online publication Technology Review.com has featured a story on Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) and its heat-regenerative, external combustion engine. “We welcome discussion of steam engines alongside today’s top performing ... Continue reading

2010 CES: Cydle to Unveil World's First GPS-Multimedia Combo with Free HD Live Traffic Updates

Dec 22, 2009

TORRANCE, Calif.--At 2010 International CES, Cydle (www.cydle.com), the emerging leader in car-based multimedia systems and one of South Korea’s biggest electronics makers, is poised to launch a diverse suite of products that includes the world’s first portable GPS with built-in HD Radio and free HD live traf ... Continue reading

Ford SYNC Goes WiFi Turning Car Into Mobile Internet Hot Spot for Passengers While On The Go

Dec 22, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 21 -- -- Next-generation SYNC® system to incorporate in-car WiFi system powered by customer's USB mobile broadband modem, turning entire car into hot spot -- New capability will be standard on select SYNC-equipped vehicles with no additional hardware or subscriptions required beyond the user-supp ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire Names New Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources and Communications

Dec 22, 2009

FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 21 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced the appointment of Brenda S. Harmon to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources and Communications, effective immediately. In this capacity, she will lead all human resource and employee relations activities for the company. (Lo ... Continue reading

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Emerges From Chapter 11

Dec 21, 2009

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that it has emerged from its voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization. As previously reported, creditors overwhelmingly voted in favor of the Company's Plan of Reorganization, which was confirmed on November 3, 2009, b ... Continue reading

In-Vehicle Technology Revs Up for the 2010 International CES

Dec 21, 2009

ARLINGTON, Va.--The 2010 International CES®, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, will showcase the latest in-vehicle technology, including an opening keynote by Ford president and chief executive officer, Alan Mulally, with the 2010 Ford Taurus as the show’s official car. The International C ... Continue reading

Autoliv to Close Four More Plants

Dec 21, 2009

STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: “This is another important but difficult step in our action plan. In the highly competitive automotive industry we have to continuously improve our competitiveness and adapt the capacity to the actual demand” Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) – the global leader in automotive safety ... Continue reading

Harman International to Supply Branded Audio Systems for Chrysler High-Performance Vehicles

Dec 21, 2009

STAMFORD, Conn.--Harman International Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com) announced today that the Company has been selected to provided the branded audio systems for Chrysler Group’s next generation of SRT Series vehicles. The new systems will be available on Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger ... Continue reading

Panasonic Starts Mass-Production of High-Capacity 3.1 Ah Lithium-ion Battery

Dec 21, 2009

Osaka, Dec 18, 2009; Panasonic Corporation developed a 18650-type high-capacity 3.1 Ah lithium-ion battery and began mass production of the battery this December. The new 3.1 Ah battery has a nickel positive electrode and an energy density of 675 Wh/L. The same type (18 mm in diameter x 65 mm in length) of batteries ar ... Continue reading

DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN COSCO, DISNEY, SAFETY 1ST, AND EDDIE BAUER REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS

Dec 19, 2009

Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: Production Dates: DOREL / 22-057 CLN (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 DBY (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 HRT (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 LPH (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-08 ... Continue reading