Survey Shows Bond Between Truck Owners and Their Trucks - It's Truck Love For Sure!
Sep 25, 2009
CHICAGO, Sept. 25 -- How much do pickup truck owners love their trucks? Consider that 64 percent of all pickup truck owners (66 percent of male owners) said that their truck is an extension of their personality and more than 40 percent of them have slept in their truck, it's safe to say that truck owners have an incred ... Continue reading
GM Announces Establishment of China Science Lab
Sep 25, 2009
Will Contribute to Technological Innovation Shanghai â General Motors Company announced today the establishment of its China Science Lab in Shanghai. The unique facility will carry out important research projects in a number of automotive-related fields for General Motors. As the first major science lab establishe ... Continue reading
Battery Maker A123 IPO Raises $380 Million
Sep 24, 2009
NEW YORK, Sept 23, 2009; Phil Wahba writing for Reuters eportede that Lithium-ion car battery maker A123 Systems Inc (AONE.O) increased the number of shares in its initial public offering and priced them for $13.50 apiece, above the estimate range. The upsized deal helped the Massachusetts company raise $380.4 million, ... Continue reading
Future Flagship Jaguar Model to Offer HD Radio Technology as Standard Equipment
Sep 23, 2009
In-Vehicle Digital Entertainment Also Standard in XFR & XKR Models XF, XFR, XK & XKR Models on Sale Now COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 23 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, today announced that Jaguar Land Rover North America plans to offer HD ... Continue reading
Attention AAA Members: New Auto Glass Program Could Move Business to Foreign Company
Sep 23, 2009
BRIGHTON, Mich., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There's a few things AAA of Michigan isn't telling you about its new auto glass program. They don't want you to know that the new program could take thousands of jobs away from the Michigan-owned auto glass businesses and Michigan-based glass manufacturing companies ... Continue reading
China's Wonder Auto Announces an Acquisition for $12 Million in Cash Transaction
Sep 23, 2009
JINZHOU CITY, China, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Jinzhou Wanyou Mechanical Parts Co., Ltd, spent US$12 million ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Names Gary D. Palanjian Vice President of Parts and Service
Sep 23, 2009
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 23 -- Gary D. Palanjian has been named as vice president of parts and service for Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA). This new position combines the formerly separate functions of Parts and Service into one operation. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) Palanjian's respo ... Continue reading
Replace Your Vehicle's Belts, Hoses Regularly
Sep 22, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Losing a belt today can mean big trouble for the engine because serpentine belts are used on most engines to turn the water pump, alternator, power steering and air-conditioning compressor. If a belt snaps, everything is lost and you may be stranded. Older cars use ind ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2009
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fcf415/car_traction_batte) has announced the addition of the "Car Traction Batteries - the New Gold Rush 2010-2020" report to their offering. This report is intended for industrialists, investors, market researchers, legislators and others interes ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2009
Round and Black Becomes Lean and Green SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 22 -- Following a recent test at its South Bend, IN test track, Tire Rack, America's largest independent tire tester, today published a comprehensive report analyzing the effectiveness of eco-friendly, low rolling resistance (LRR) tires. In its published re ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC is First Automaker to Provide Digital Owners' Manuals
Sep 21, 2009
- For all 2010 model-year Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles, automaker will provide a consolidated, customer-friendly user guide and DVD - Digital move to save 930 tons of paper, the equivalent of 20,000 trees annually AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 21 -- New Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle owners will soon have room t ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Presents Advanced Battery Technology for Electric Driving
Sep 18, 2009
HANOVER, Germany, September 18 -- - Innovative Energy Concept Delivers Power and More Interior Space - Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/19526/johnson_controls_gmbh/?keygroup=bil d Johnson Controls, one of the world's leading ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2009
BURSCHEID, Germany, September 17 -- - Uniting Technological Precision and Sophisticated Craftsmanship in the Instrument Cluster Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/19526/johnson_controls_gmbh/?keygroup=bil d Johnson Controls un ... Continue reading
New School Offers Insider Secrets to Working in the High-Performance Aftermarket Industry
Sep 17, 2009
SEALY, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Deep in the heart of Texas exists a place where every gearhead and shade tree mechanic who ever dreamed of making a career out of their passion for building and modifying cars can come to learn from the best in the business. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090916/DA76867LOGO) Sinc ... Continue reading
GM Exec: Opel Deal Example of Balance of Power Moving to Vendors
Sep 17, 2009
FRANKFURT September 16, 2009; Christiaan Hetzner writing for Reuters reported that Magna's planned acquisition of Opel is proof that carmakers have lost the upper hand in the industry by outsourcing development work to suppliers and relying on them for technological knowhow, a top GM executive said. "The fact is the ba ... Continue reading
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