Honeywell Addressing Growth in Turbochargers for Small-Displacement Engines
Oct 2, 2008
PARIS, October 2 -- - VNT 3rd Generation for Diesel and New Gasoline Technologies Enable Engine Downsizing Honeywell has announced that it is scheduled to launch turbo applications that will be fitted on over 200 small engine vehicles in the next two years. The focus on small engines reflects a market trend that sees s ... Continue reading
Smart Models to be Equipped With Valeo's Micro-Hybrid System
Oct 2, 2008
PARIS, October 2 -- Valeo announced today that its StARS micro-hybrid system, already available on the smart mhd for a year, will now be extended to all 45 KW and 52 KW gasoline engine models. This system shuts the engine off when the vehicle is stationary, at a red light, for example, and starts it up instantly and si ... Continue reading
Oct 2, 2008
Washington DC October 1, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the owner of Luscious Garage is wondering whether the electric wall outlet will be the "gas tank" of the future. Drivers of gas-sipping hybrid vehicles are increasingly interested in converting their vehicles from gasoline powered to electric, according ... Continue reading
Ford Advances Supplier Diversity With New Technology-Sharing and Innovation Initiative
Oct 2, 2008
- Ford is launching the Joint Technology Framework initiative to improve technical expertise at minority- and women-owned businesses through the sharing of intellectual property. - Six suppliers will initially work with Ford on joint technology projects. DETROIT, Oct. 1 -- Ford Motor Company is launching a new initiati ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Management Changes
Oct 2, 2008
DETROIT, Oct. 1 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), announced today the following officer and executive appointments: David A. Culton has been appointed vice president, Unibody Vehicle Business Unit. Prior to his new assignment, Culton served as AAM's Controller. Michael J. Lynch has been named Controller. Pr ... Continue reading
TRW to Release Third Quarter Financial Results on October 30th
Oct 2, 2008
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 1 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2008 financial results at 6:30 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, October 30th, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. During the call, John C. Plant, president and chief executive officer, and Joseph S. Cantie, ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Announces Production Adjustments
Oct 2, 2008
FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced it continues to adjust production schedules at its U.S. facilities primarily due to raw material shortages but also influenced by soft demand in the North American market. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) The devastati ... Continue reading
New Honda Engine Plant Drives Green Jobs in Ontario
Oct 2, 2008
TORONTO--A new engine plant is giving Ontario's green economy a boost. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty joined executives from Honda Canada Inc., to officially open the company's new plant in Alliston on September 25. This is the third manufacturing facility to be opened at this site. It will produce approximately 200,0 ... Continue reading
Grant Thornton LLP Says Decline in Number of Car Dealerships Will Accelerate
Oct 2, 2008
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 1 -- The decline in the number of new car dealerships will accelerate this fall and into 2009 as weak sales, increased operational costs and the credit crunch continue to take their toll, according to Grant Thornton LLP Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Services. "An increasing number of deal ... Continue reading
Alcoa Celebrates 120 Years of Innovation
Oct 2, 2008
PITTSBURGH--Alcoa , the company that created the modern aluminum industry, today marked its 120th anniversary with the launch of a website (www.alcoa.com/history) celebrating the Companyâs progress since October 1, 1888, the day it was incorporated as The Pittsburgh Reduction Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The new web ... Continue reading
Autoliv Introduces new Light-pack Anti-sliding Airbag
Oct 2, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv (STO:ALIV) â the global leader in automotive safety systems â has developed a new anti-sliding airbag which is 60% or almost 1 kg lighter than the existing anti-sliding airbag. This is another step in Autolivâs commitment to help vehicle manufacturers meet the ... Continue reading
Top 5 Wagons for 2009 Just Announced by NADAguides.com
Oct 1, 2008
COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 1 -- As 2009 cars, trucks, vans and SUVs hit showrooms across the U.S., the editors at NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle pricing and information website, today announced their top 5 wagons for 2009. "Forget what you think you know about the 'family truckster' of the '70s and '80s," said Don Chr ... Continue reading
Cinterion Wireless Modules Partners with Astrata
Oct 1, 2008
MUNICH, Germany--Cinterion Wireless Modules GmbH, announced today that it signed a multi-year contract with the Astrata Group to supply cutting-edge GSM communication modules for Astrataâs new, advanced telematics unit â The GLP100i. Under this agreement, Astrata will purchase approximately 200,000 units per ... Continue reading
RV Business Magazine Names Top 50 RV Dealers in America
Oct 1, 2008
ELKHART, Ind., Sept. 30 -- In the face of today's slowed economy and low consumer confidence, some businesses are still flourishing and setting an example among their peers, exhibiting "best practices" in their industry. That's the story behind the dealerships recently recognized as the Top 50 Recreation Vehicle (RV) D ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Auto Information and Advice Website
Oct 1, 2008
CARSON, Calif., Sept. 30 -- 2008 U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , a leading online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase certain assets of SmartTrac, Inc. related to a website providing a broad range of information on the purchase, care and ... Continue reading
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