Nov 19, 2009
Purchase of Mini Camaro Nets $1 Donation to Toys for Tots and a Free Pizza LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov 16, 2009; Earlier this year, "Papa" John Schnatter set out on a cross-country Road Trip to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Papa John's Pizza...and to search for the car that started it all: a 1971 Z28 Camaro that Schnatter ... Continue reading
Millions of Motorists at Risk - Survey Shows 11% of Vehicles With at Least One Bald Tire
Nov 19, 2009
RMA Urge Motorists to Check Tread; Costs Just A Penny WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A survey of more than 7,000 vehicles revealed that more than 11 percent had at least one bald tire, which can increase the risk of a crash, particularly in wet weather conditions that frequently occur during fall and wi ... Continue reading
Autoliv to Acquire Delphi Passive Safety Assets in North America
Nov 17, 2009
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) , the worldwide leader in automotive safety, has agreed to acquire North American airbag, seatbelt and steering wheel assets from Delphi. Earlier this year, Delphi announced that it planned to exit its Occupant Protection Safety (OPS) business in North Amer ... Continue reading
The storage battery that answers YESS to Your Energy Storage Solutions!
Nov 16, 2009
ERRA Incorporated, San Antonio, TX, USA has acquired all rights and patents to a breakthrough battery technology to be marketed as the YESS Battery from ERRA, Inc. ââ¬ÅOur acquisition of this battery technology for all fields of use enables us to deploy the battery in hundreds of existing applications that wi ... Continue reading
DENSO and DuPont Automotive Co-Develop Award Winning Eco Resin
Nov 16, 2009
Kariya, Nov 13, 2009; The plant-derived resin radiator end tank, which can be found in some 2009 Toyota Camrys, has just earned the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Environment Category from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division for Toyota and partners DENSO and DuPont Automotive. "We ... Continue reading
Trapster Making Roads Safer For Holiday Season
Nov 13, 2009
SAN DIEGO--Trapster, the world's most popular navigation and traffic related application for the iPhone and other smartphones, doesn't just save drivers money, it helps keep roads safe. A recent Los Angeles CBS News expose (http://cbs2.com/goldstein/Red.Light.Cameras.2.1301941.html) revealed that, in fact, red light ca ... Continue reading
Automaker Takes Pet Accommodation to the Next Level
Nov 13, 2009
Dog-Friendly Honda Element to Appear at West Coast Pet Expo in Pomona The News On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15, pet lovers will get the chance to experience the all-new, Dog-Friendly Element Package at the West Coast Pet Expo at the Pomona Fairplex. The Dog-Friendly Element is designed to improve safety, comfort ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2009
All-new feature presented by The Dow Chemical Company TROY, Mich., Nov. 12 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced the debut of Electric Avenue, a 37,000 square foot feature on the main floor of the 2010 show. The new showcase will spotlight electric vehicles and technology of both tradition ... Continue reading
Continental Smart NOx Sensor Named 2010 Automotive News PACE Award Finalist
Nov 12, 2009
Sensor enables adjustment of key engine parameters to reduce nitric oxide (NOx) emissions. Ideal for auto and heavy truck applications to help optimize the trade-off between emissions reductions and fuel economy. Continental is the world's only supplier of Smart NOx Sensors. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 12 -- Continental' ... Continue reading
SAE International Forms New Committee to Create Vehicle Battery Standards
Nov 12, 2009
WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The continued development of new and advanced battery technologies will play a critical role as vehicle manufacturers increase the availability of hybrid-electric vehicles, move toward the implementation of plug-in hybrid-electric and battery-exclusive vehicles, and c ... Continue reading
Dana Develops Industry-First Battery Cooling Technology for Electric Vehicles
Nov 12, 2009
System featured on 2010 Tesla Motors' Roadster Sport MAUMEE, Ohio, Nov. 11 -- Dana Holding Corporation has developed a Long® heat exchanger designed to extend battery life in hybrid and electric vehicles. The technology, the first of its kind, recently debuted on Tesla Motors' 2010 all-electric Roadster Sport. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Ford Work Solutions and SYNC Connectivity Systems Honored with CES Innovation Awards
Nov 10, 2009
-- Ford Work Solutions(TM) and SYNC® application Traffic, Directions & Information recognized with International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards -- Ford Work Solutions' in-dash computer won 2010 Best of Innovations in the In-Vehicle Accessories category. The new SYNC application is an honoree in the cate ... Continue reading
Wynn's Introduces "WynnGuard" Fully Synthetic Motor Oil
Nov 9, 2009
New Premium Synthetic Provides Outstanding Protection - Available in SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30 Viscosity Grades AZUSA, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Wynn's, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., has introduced WynnGuard Fully Synthetic Motor Oil, a premium synthetic specifically designed for today's passenger cars. Automotive ... Continue reading
ENER1 Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Results
Nov 9, 2009
-- Q3 2009 revenue $8.1 million -- Announced contract with U.S. Army for Humvee platform -- Announced program with Volvo for C30 BEV platform -- New exclusive supply agreement with Norwegian EV supplier Think NEW YORK, Nov. 9 -- Ener1, Inc. , today announced financial results for its 2009 third quarter, which ended Sep ... Continue reading
2010 National Tire Safety Week Announced
Nov 6, 2009
Tire Industry Urges Consumers to Maintain Tires to Save Fuel, Promote Safety WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Rubber Manufacturers Association today announced the ninth annual National Tire Safety Week will be held June 6-12, 2010. The annual event is an initiative of the RMA's "Be Tire Smart - Play Yo ... Continue reading
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