Car Couture Buds at London Fashion Week
Sep 26, 2008
London Fashion Week will be blooming this year, with a new addition to the fashionista circuit. Today, new Agila is driving the face of fashion forward with the creation of the ultimate accessory- the first ever Car-sage- a flower corsage designed exclusively for your car. ... Continue reading
A&D Technology Appoints New Director of Global Sales and Marketing
Sep 26, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--A&D Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of A&D Company, a global leader in engine and powertrain testing solutions, announced today the appointment of Mr. Kevin Kemp as Director of Global Sales and Marketing, effective August 11. Reporting to Eddie Koyama, President of A&D Technology, Mr. Kemp will be resp ... Continue reading
Fall Car Care Month: Meineke Offers Advice, Tips
Sep 26, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(Grassroots Newswire)--With a new season comes a rejuvenated spirit, fall cleaning â and vehicle maintenance. Therefore, with the road trips that many people took over the summer and in recognition of Fall Car Care Month this October, Meineke Car Care Centers are encouraging drivers to make sure t ... Continue reading
Texas Teens Tally 1,124 Driving Distractions
Sep 26, 2008
Allstate Study Reveals Real Life Teen Driving Dangers IRVING, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The top driving distraction for Texas teens is talking on cell phones, followed by playing with the radio and having other teens in the car distracting the driver. This according to Allstate Insurance Company's Roadwatch Snapshot -- a one- ... Continue reading
PPG to Acquire BASF North American Coil, Extrusion Coatings Business
Sep 26, 2008
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries today announced it has reached an agreement with BASF Corp. to acquire that companyâs North American coil and extrusion coatings (COEX) business. The agreement does not include the COEX businesses of BASF SE in Europe, South America and Asia. Terms were not disclosed. BASFâs North A ... Continue reading
Inteva and A. Schulman Sign Licensing Agreement to Produce Custom TPE Blend
Sep 26, 2008
Global agreement will provide common material across the automotive industry TROY, Mich., Sept. 25 -- Inteva Products, LLC and A. Schulman, Inc. announced today a licensing agreement to provide automotive manufacturers with an industry-leading technology for use in the interior manufacturing process. Inteva's recently ... Continue reading
L-1 Identity Solutions Receives $5.9 Million Driver's License Contract Expansion
Sep 26, 2008
L-1 Driver's License Issuance Workstations to Support MS Expanded Driver's License System STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 25 -- L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. , a leading provider of identity solutions and services, today announced that the L-1 Secure Credentialing Division received a three and a half year, $5.9 million contract ... Continue reading
Shell Lubricants Annouces Appointments of Key Leaders
Sep 26, 2008
Hello: We wanted to send along some recent announcements of appointments to be considered for the "Industry Insider News" section. Please let us know if this would be of interest to your online readers. Headshots are available upon requests. Thanks & Regards, Jeremy Jeremy Gulish | Senior Account Executive | Office: 97 ... Continue reading
Automotive Engineers Help Save Lives And Cash
Sep 26, 2008
Automotive Engineers Help Save Lives And Cash It turns out all those fancy automotive safety devices cannot only help save lives, they can also save cash. According to The Economic Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, roughly $230.6 billion was exhausted on motor vehicle crashes in 2000 in the U.S. Nearly 42 thousand peopl ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Receives Top Safety Pick Awards From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Sep 25, 2008
2009 Volkswagen Eos, Jetta, Passat, Rabbit Latest Models Recognized As TOP SAFETY PICKS HERNDON, Va., Sept. 25 -- A total of four Volkswagen models are the latest of the company's offerings to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2008, the highest rating possible from the non ... Continue reading
Ford Leads All Automakers With Most Top Safety Picks, Besting Honda in IIHS Crash Tests
Sep 25, 2008
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the 2009 Ford Flex and Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKS and Mercury Milan as "Top Safety Picks." - No other automaker has as many "Top Safety Pick" awards as Ford Motor Company, which tops the industry with 16. - The body structure on the automaker's newest models feature ... Continue reading
Toyota Tundra Adds to Its Versatile Lineup With Two New TRD Packages
Sep 25, 2008
DALLAS, Sept. 25 -- Toyota's 2009 Tundra full-size pickup truck will enhance its on- and off-road appeal with the addition of two new option packages from Toyota Racing Development (TRD). A new TRD Rock Warrior Package is specially tuned and equipped with dynamic appearance features for off-road adventure and a powerfu ... Continue reading
Hella Lane-Change Warning System to Appear in BMW 7 Series
Sep 25, 2008
PLYMOUTH, Mich.-- Hella, a global supplier of automotive lighting and electronics, will supply its 24-GHz radar-based lane-change warning system for the 2009 BMW 7 Series, making it the ninth vehicle worldwide to feature the technology. The Hella system is designed to warn drivers of vehicles in their âblind spots ... Continue reading
TomTom and Renault Announce Strategic Partnership to Offer Fully Integrated Navigation System
Sep 25, 2008
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands--TomTom (AEX:TOM2) and Renault have formed a partnership to bring affordable fully integrated navigation solutions to Renault customers on several models. The new partnership will contribute to the growth of both companies. The first application is expected to be on the market in the first half o ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Announces Issuance of Deferred Share Units
Sep 25, 2008
OAK PARK, Michigan, September 25 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles has granted 239,120 Deferred Share Units ("DSUs") to Director, Scott T. Harrison as of September 23, 20 ... Continue reading
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