News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Kabe Exploration, Inc. Enters into Merger Agreement with Emission & Power Solutions, Inc.

Oct 14, 2008

CARLSBAD, Calif.--Kabe Exploration, Inc (OTCBB:KABX) announced today that it has executed an agreement and plan of merger to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of privately held Emission & Power Solutions, Inc (“EPS”). Closing of the merger is anticipated in October, 2008. Pursuant to the merger agre ... Continue reading

Hybrid Technologies Inc. Demos Lithium Power Vehicles at 2008 ALT Expo and Plug In America

Oct 14, 2008

MOORESVILLE, N.C.--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR) (www.hybridtechnologies.com), emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, was proud to take part in the 2008 ALT Expo as well as being invited to a special event held at the home of Chris Paine, director of “Who ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls-Saft Announces Second Lithium-Ion Hybrid Battery Production Contract

Oct 14, 2008

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, October 14 -- Johnson Controls-Saft will be providing lithium-ion batteries for BMW's 7 Series ActiveHybrid car, currently being showcased at the Paris motor show. Lithium-ion batteries are 30 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter than NiMH batteries used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) on the ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Americas Restructures Tire Operations

Oct 14, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 Bridgestone Americas Restructures Tire Operations NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2008) - Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH) today announced a restructuring of its Americas tire operations effective as of Jan. 1, 2009. Asahiko "Duke" Nishiyama will lead the n ... Continue reading

Toyota Financial Services Introduces Toyota Rewards Visa to Help Consumers

Oct 14, 2008

Toyota Rewards Visa cardmembers earn Toyota Rewards Points that can be redeemed toward parts and accessories, an eligible vehicle lease or purchase, or service from participating Toyota dealerships. TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 14 -- Americans' love affair with their vehicles drives them to spend nearly 18 cents of every dol ... Continue reading

Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

Oct 14, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ind.--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 17.5 cents per share, payable Dec. 1, 2008 to shareholders of record on Nov. 21, 2008. About Cummins Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufact ... Continue reading

Zag Names Brenner to Head Consumer Initiatives, Appoints Innovators from Outside Auto Industry

Oct 14, 2008

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Zag (http://www.zag.com), the online no-haggle car-buying platform that connects ready buyers with certified dealers through trusted affinity groups, today announced it has promoted Business Development head Bernie Brenner to Executive Vice President in charge of its Consumer initiatives. At the s ... Continue reading

Daimler Trucks North America Plans Decisive Response to Changed Economic Environment

Oct 14, 2008

- Focus on a two brand strategy: discontinuation of Sterling Trucks brand - Consolidation of manufacturing plant network - Expected annual earnings improvements of $900 million by 2011 - Estimated program costs of $600 million STUTTGART, Germany and PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 14 -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today a ... Continue reading

Kia Motors posts 2.7% increase in September global sales

Oct 14, 2008

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 2.7% increase in September global sales - Cumulative sales surpass one million units over first nine months of 2008, increasing ... Continue reading

Hyundai-Kia China has import permit revoked

Oct 14, 2008

Hyundai-Kia China has import permit revoked http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008023/Hyundai-Kia-China-has-import-pe rmit- revoked.html Shanghai, October 14 (Gasgoo.com) Industry sources said that the import permit of Hyundai-Kia Auto (China) has been suspended because of complaints from dealers, said Beijing Morning Po ... Continue reading

Bosch to see '08 China sales revenue up 30%

Oct 14, 2008

Bosch to see '08 China sales revenue up 30% http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008028/Bosch-to-see-08-China-sales-rev enue- up-30.html Shanghai, October 14 (Gasgoo.com) Bosch Chairman Franz Fehrenbach announced in Beijing on October 13 that Bosch' sales revenue in China is expected to reach 2.3 billion euros, a 30% incre ... Continue reading

ExxonMobil Wins Innovation Award for Battery Separator Film Technology

Oct 14, 2008

HOUSTON--ExxonMobil Chemical announced today that it has received a leading industry innovation award for its battery separator film technology. The technology, pioneered by a team of ExxonMobil scientists led by Dr. Pat Brant, won the 2008 ICIS Chemical Business award for Best Product Innovation because it can signifi ... Continue reading

Dana Holding Corporation to Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 6

Oct 14, 2008

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 13 -- Dana Holding Corporation will announce its 2008 third-quarter and nine-month financial results on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. At 10 a.m. ET, on that date, members of the company's senior management team will host a conference call and supporting webcast to discuss these results and answer related q ... Continue reading

DURA Automotive Systems Announces Global Reorganization and Other Business Updates

Oct 14, 2008

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DRRAQ) today announced a comprehensive restructuring of the company into four global business units, aimed at strengthening its competitive position worldwide. In addition, DURA announced several other significant corporate events, including $1 billion ... Continue reading

Trapster Launches Speed Trap Alert System on iPhone and BlackBerry

Oct 13, 2008

SAN DIEGO--Trapster® went live on the iPhone App Store, marking another significant extension of a powerful and useful mobile application that already runs on a wide variety of mobile phones, plus navigation devices such as Dash and Garmin. In just four days, this new version is running on more than 22,000 iPhones. Th ... Continue reading