China's Tyre Production is the World's Fastest Growing Market, Estimated to be Worth $8 Billion
Sep 11, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analysis of China Tyre Industry Market 2008" report to their offering. At present, China is the world's largest tyre producer. According to the Chinese Rubber Industry Association that China's tyre production is the world's fastest growing market, ... Continue reading
SEMA craziness begins with Dodge Ram R/T
Sep 10, 2008
By Rex Roy Hot on the heals of the retail introduction of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, the Dodge boys are showing off a SEMA-ized version of an Ram R/T. The finished truck will break cover at the SEMA convention that runs November 4-7 in Las Vegas. For those not familiar with the largest aftermarket tradeshow in the world, ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2008
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Rent A Toll, Ltd announced today that it has been issued the first US Patent in regards to a Toll Fee System and Method for providing tolling services to Rental and Corporate Fleet Vehicles. The patent, US Patent No. 7407097 relates to a toll fee tracking system comprising a toll authority, ad ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports 2008 Q2 Results
Sep 9, 2008
PHILADELPHIA September 8, 2008; The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen (second quarter) and twenty-six (first half) weeks ended August 2, 2008. Operating Results Second Quarter Sales Sales were $500.0 ... Continue reading
Nanostellar Appoints Edward T. Wolynic to Board of Directors
Sep 9, 2008
Former Engelhard and Union Carbide Executive Lauds Nanostellar's Clean Technology Applications and Business Model REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 9 -- Nanostellar, Inc., a company developing and licensing materials for cleantech applications using rational design, today announced that Dr. Edward T. Wolynic has been appoint ... Continue reading
A More Perfect Fit: Toward a More Perfect MPG, Part 2
Sep 7, 2008
Welcome back to A More Perfect Fit, my Auto Channel column covering how to make a nearly perfect car, The Honda Fit, even more perfect. This column continues my series on how to max out the Fitâs miles per gallon. Last time I covered five common sense driving techniques guaranteed to improve your mileage, contribu ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2008
By Thom Cannell Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Michelin LTX A/T2 could be the right tire for your SUV, work or family pickup. Theyâre designed for off road capability, comfort, and offer a money-saving 60,000-mile durability guarantee. Designed with a four-rib tread, the A/T2 has aggressive notched tread blocks p ... Continue reading
British Drivers Feel the Need For Speed
Sep 3, 2008
A survey has revealed that the majority of British motorists are living life in the fast lane – with 71 per cent of those questioned admitting to breaking the speed limit on more than a quarter of all journeys. ... Continue reading
A More Perfect(Honda)Fit: To More Perfect MPG, Part 1
Sep 1, 2008
by Michael Jackman Welcome back to A More Perfect Fit, my Auto Channel column covering how to make a nearly perfect car, The Honda Fit, even more perfect. This column begins a series on a topic that gets high mileage on discussion boards: how to max out the Fitâs miles per gallon. Iâll be covering standard mp ... Continue reading
Michelin Scraps Plans For Second Mexico Plant
Aug 29, 2008
Paris Aug 29, 2008; Reuters reported that according to data on the Michelin website, total sales of passenger tyres to carmakers were down 14.9 percent in June compared with a year ago in North America while the market for replacement tyres there was up 1.1 percent. Year to date, passenger car tyres were down 12.2 perc ... Continue reading
LoJack for Motorcycles Helps Columbus Auto Theft Unit Bust Motorcycle Theft Ring
Aug 28, 2008
Two Suspects Arrested; Two 2008 Suzuki Motorcycles, Parts and More Recovered WESTWOOD, Mass., Aug. 27 -- A LoJack For Motorcycles signal led the Columbus Police Auto Theft Unit and Ohio State Highway Patrol officials to a theft ring on Cottage Street in Lockbourne, Ohio on Tuesday, August 26. The operation enabled the ... Continue reading
Export Frenzy as Europeans Buy Car Parts From Online UK Supplier
Aug 27, 2008
The French, Germans, Spanish and especially the Irish are having an online frenzy ordering Car Parts from the UK and saving as much as 70% compared to buying in their own country, claims a new report. ... Continue reading
CARZ4GIRLZ: GIRLS MOST LIKELY TO TALK WHILE DRIVING-KNOW YOUR CELL PHONE LAWS
Aug 24, 2008
By Ilsye Gordon and Friends Carz4Girlz Editors Here we go again ¡V getting targeted for something we know we didn't do. Only this time there's proof we did it. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety came out with a study recently that concluded state bans or restrictions on were not reducing teen driver's hand-hel ... Continue reading
Yorkshire Farmer Makes Exploration History
Aug 21, 2008
Steve Burgess, a farmer from West Yorkshire, has put himself and his Land Rover Defender into the record books as he became the first person in history to successfully cross the Bering Straits in a road vehicle – and he says he has his Cooper 4x4 tyres to thank. Earlier this year the 52-year-old from Mirfield, ne ... Continue reading
New Automotive Momentum for HD Radio Rollout Spans Factory, Auto Dealers, Retailers
Aug 20, 2008
Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz Offer Factory Installs of HD Radio Equipment Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Underway With Innovative Dealer Accessory Program Using Peripheral Product Increasing Aftermarket Retail Presence with HD Radio Products from Alpine, Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood, JVC, Jensen, Insignia, Boss, Dice, Dual and Visteon ... I ... Continue reading
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