A Guide to ... Stability Control
Aug 12, 2009
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BorgWarner to Build Turbochargers and EGR Valves for First Automotive Works (FAW) in China
Aug 11, 2009
China's Largest Vehicle Maker Relies on BorgWarner's Proven Turbo Technology to Lower Emissions, Increase Fuel Economy and Improve Performance AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 11 -- BorgWarner has been selected to supply turbochargers and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves for various cars and light commercial vehicles ma ... Continue reading
Volvo's Three-Point Safety Belt Celebrates 50 Years of Saving Lives
Aug 11, 2009
Thursday 13 August marks the 50th anniversary of the life-saving V-shaped three-point seat belt, invented by Volvo Engineer Nils Bohlin in 1959, and Volvo's visionary open patent which granted free use of the design to all other car manufacturers. ... Continue reading
DENSO to Exhibit New Technologies at IAA 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 11, 2009
MUNICH, Germany, August 10 -- DENSO Corporation will present its advanced technologies at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show September 17-27, 2009. DENSO's new technologies and products, with a focus on the environment, safety, comfort and convenience, will be on display in Hall 4.0, booth B09. DENSO will exhibit its Integra ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2009
LONG BEACH, Calif.--GridPoint, Inc., an established leader in smart grid software, announced today at the Plug-In 2009 Conference and Exposition that it will provide its next-generation electric vehicle management software, Smart Charging 3.0, to support the largest U.S. deployment of electric vehicles and charging inf ... Continue reading
CAR Management Briefing Seminars-#3
Aug 9, 2009
CAR MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS - #3 How Do We Get Out of This Mess? By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Dave Cole, to whom I introduced you yesterday, and John McElroy, host of AutoLine Detroit and senior automotive media guy, spent three hours moderating a discussion among some very smart guys. James To ... Continue reading
CAR Management Briefing Seminars-#2, Dumping Dealers, HUH?
Aug 9, 2009
One of my goals this week is to understand one of the issues surrounding the struggles of the Detroit Three automakers that have eluded me throughout this mess. That is: How do the manufacturers gain financially with the closing of all those hapless dealerships around the country? First, I asked the boss, our host, one ... Continue reading
"Cash for Clunkers" Deal is Peanuts Compared to Good Ol' Vehicle Maintenance
Aug 7, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Routine vehicle maintenance for an entire year costs a consumer less than a single monthly new car payment and would be significantly more successful in reducing gasoline use and pollution than the "Cash for Clunkers" program, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Indu ... Continue reading
Ford Encourages Suppliers to Turn Industry Crisis Into an Opportunity for Restructuring
Aug 7, 2009
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 7 -- -- Ford urges suppliers to re-examine their product portfolios, financial structure and manufacturing operations to create a more healthy business model -- Ford is committed to supporting its long-term suppliers as they pursue restructuring actions -- Ford has accelerated its supplier co ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2009
Alcoa has extended the range of lightweight wheel forgings supplied to Solomon Alsberg for their exclusive high-performance alloy wheels. The aerospace-derived metallurgy of the Alcoa blanks allows Solomon Alsberg to create a wide range of ultra-stylish wheels that improve vehicle performance and dynamics as well as re ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2009
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems announced today that it was awarded a $249 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energyâs (DOE) Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative. Under the terms of the $249 million grant, A123 will be required to match the funds over time as they are used. Th ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2009
Stimulus Award Plants Roots of Critical Industry Firmly in American Soil, Will Help Double Manufacturing Capabilities at Indianapolis, Indiana Factories INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 5 -- The White House today announced that Indiana-based automotive lithium-ion battery maker EnerDel, Inc., will receive $118.5 million in federal g ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Will Receive Department of Energy Grant for $60.2 Million
Aug 6, 2009
PENDLETON, Ind., Aug. 5 -- The United States government today announced $2.4 billion in grants to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of the next generation of U.S. batteries and electric vehicles. Remy International, Inc. was among the grant winners and will receive $60.2 million to establish a standardized pl ... Continue reading
U.S. Awards $600 Million In Electric Car Battery Grants
Aug 5, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug 5, 2009; John Crawley and Jasmin Melvin writing for Reuters reported that Companies working with Ford Motor Co (F.N), Chrysler Group and General Motors Corp [GM.UL] received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars. The awards were part of $2. ... Continue reading
Telematics: ATX Launches New Toyota, Lexus Connected Vehicle Program
Aug 5, 2009
DALLAS, Aug. 5 -- ATX Group, a leading provider of connected vehicle (telematics) services to global automobile manufacturers, announced today the launch this week of the new Toyota/Lexus Safety Connect(TM) program on select Model Year 2010 Toyota and Lexus models in the U.S. The program marks the introduction of locat ... Continue reading
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