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HUGHES Telematics Becomes First in Industry to Implement Next Generation Telematics Architecture

HUGHES Telematics Becomes First in Industry to Implement Next Generation Telematics Architecture

Technology sets new benchmark, allowing for scalability and flexibility that liberate the supply chain LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- CES -- HUGHES Telematics announced today that it has implemented the world's first technology-neutral telematics framework that allows virtually any supplier's technology to be integrated into the ... Continue reading

Garmin Offers nuMaps; Lifetime Map Update Program

Garmin Offers nuMaps; Lifetime Map Update Program

OLATHE, Kan.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it would offer nüMaps Lifetime, a single fee program that enables customers to download the latest map and point of interest information every quarter for the life of their personal naviga ... Continue reading

Garmin Zumo 660, Designed by Bikers for Bikers

Garmin Zumo 660, Designed by Bikers for Bikers

LAS VEGAS--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the zūmo 660, a new motorcycle device that integrates the slim and sleek design of the nüvi® with specific features made exclusively for motorcyclists. The zūmo 660 was announced in conju ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Corporation and Daimler Trucks North America Reach Agreement for Supply of 2010 EPA Engines

Oshkosh Corporation and Daimler Trucks North America Reach Agreement for Supply of 2010 EPA Engines

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler AG Company, will supply engines to the Oshkosh Corporation Fire & Emergency businesses. Daimler will provide the 2010 EPA emissions standards compliant Detroit Diesel DD13™ diesel engines to Pierce Manufacturing, No ... Continue reading

ECLIPSE Introduces the AVN+Portability Concept with the AVN4430, a CES 2009 Innovations Honoree

ECLIPSE Introduces the AVN+Portability Concept with the AVN4430, a CES 2009 Innovations Honoree

TORRANCE, Calif.--FUJITSU TEN LIMITED, manufacturer of leading automotive electronics, unveiled the ECLIPSE AVN4430 in-vehicle navigation system. This new product is the latest realization of the company’s AVN concept, which revolves around the three core points of a perfect fit, comfort + awareness and integrated ... Continue reading

Valence Technology to Participate in the Deutsche Bank 2009 Auto Analysts of New York Detroit Auto Conference

Valence Technology to Participate in the Deutsche Bank 2009 Auto Analysts of New York Detroit Auto Conference

AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology, Inc. , an international developer of safe lithium phosphate energy storage solutions, announced today it is participating in the 2009 Auto Analysts of New York Detroit Auto Conference, hosted by Deutsche Bank, being held Jan.13-15, 2009, at the MGM Grand in Detroit, Michigan. Valence ... Continue reading

KVH Industries' CEO to Speak at 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference

KVH Industries' CEO to Speak at 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference

MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Jan. 6 -- KVH Industries' chief executive officer, Martin Kits van Heyningen, will be speaking at the 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference in New York City on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. The presentation, which is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., will be simulcast on the Internet and can be accessed vi ... Continue reading

Eaton Sells VORAD System To Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Eaton Sells VORAD System To Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

CLEVELAND--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it has sold its VORAD® (Vehicle On-Board Radar) system to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, which is based in Elyria, Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In connection with the transaction, Eaton’s Roadranger Ma ... Continue reading

SEMA Opposes U.S. Gov't "CASH FOR CLUNKER" Program

SEMA Opposes U.S. Gov't "CASH FOR CLUNKER" Program

Efforts to Scrap Older Cars Targeted for Inclusion in Economic Stimulus Package WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 2, 2009) –SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is actively opposing an effort by some Congressional lawmakers to include a nationwide “Cash for Clunkers” program in the economic stimulus ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel's Automotive Year-in-Review and Coverage Highlights - EXTENSIVE VIDEO

The Auto Channel's Automotive Year-in-Review and Coverage Highlights - EXTENSIVE VIDEO

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND BEST WISHES FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH & HAPPINESS AUTO CENTRAL - December 31, 2008: Well, good ridence to a very trying year. While we're probably not out of the woods yet, we certainly hope that the worst has passed and that we're on the road to recovery. On a bright not, however, The Auto Channe ... Continue reading

STRUT Introduces New Wheel Collections

STRUT Introduces New Wheel Collections

STRUT has recently introduced a new collection of wheels - please see below for the press release which is also attached as a Word doc along with images. If you need photos please let me know or feel free to download from from our ftp site: www.nicollpr.com/strut in a folder called Icon MS. Happy New Year to all. STRUT ... Continue reading

Advanced Li-ion Battery Maker Applies for $480 Million in Federal Loan Funds to Accelerate Output for Next-Generation Auto Industry

Advanced Li-ion Battery Maker Applies for $480 Million in Federal Loan Funds to Accelerate Output for Next-Generation Auto Industry

Low-Interest Funds Would Help Grow Domestic Production of Crucial Systems for Plug-In Vehicles, Bolster U.S. Competitiveness NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- Advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturer Ener1, Inc. has applied for $480 million in low-interest loans under a new federal program to spur development of the next generation ... Continue reading

Modern Tire Dealer Trade Predicts That in a Few Years All Tires Will Be Manufactured with an RFID Tag

Modern Tire Dealer Trade Predicts That in a Few Years All Tires Will Be Manufactured with an RFID Tag

CALGARY, Alberta--Advanced ID Corporation (OTCBB: AIDO), a leading developer of radio frequency identification (“RFID”) technology for livestock tracking, pet recovery and supply chain applications focusing on the tire management industry, today announced that its RFID tire technology was profiled in a featur ... Continue reading

Privity to Introduce Sci-Paint Japan 'SUPRA' to Middle East

Privity to Introduce Sci-Paint Japan 'SUPRA' to Middle East

Dubai, Dec 29, 2008; Sci Paint Inc. of Japan, a leading 'Green' paint manufacturer, has selected Dubai-based Privity LLC as its regional consultant in introducing the company's architectural paints to the Middle East. Sci-Paint's high level team is currently visiting the region meeting potential strategic partners and ... Continue reading

Rand McNally Enhances Commercial Transportation Industry's Most Comprehensive Routing and Mileage Software

Rand McNally Enhances Commercial Transportation Industry's Most Comprehensive Routing and Mileage Software

SKOKIE, Ill.--Rand McNally today introduced significant additions to its IntelliRoute® and MileMaker® commercial trucking solutions to help carriers and shippers save time and money. These enhancements will provide more flexibility and customization in freight rating and truck routing, more specific routing in Me ... Continue reading

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