Apr 22, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 22 -- SPX Corporation today announced that its Service Solutions business has been selected by the Ford Motor Company to support the centralization of owner guides across Asia Pacific and Africa. "We are a content management partner to Ford and have the expertise to provide a quality transition f ... Continue reading
Higher Level of Satisfaction With Independent Repair Shops Than Dealerships
Apr 22, 2008
'Right to Repair' Legislation Protects Consumers' Rights through Equal Access to Repair Information BETHESDA, Md., April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to the May 2008 issue of Consumer Reports, more Americans (71 percent) are very satisfied with independent repair shops for vehicle service than new car dealer ... Continue reading
New DriveHealthy.com Campaign Empowers California Motorists to Take Action and Keep Air Clean
Apr 22, 2008
New campaign encourages drivers to properly maintain their vehicles, take other steps to reduce air pollution SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 22 -- The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), elected leaders, government officials and local consumers gathered today at the state Capitol to ... Continue reading
IIHS Future Vehicles Crash Avoidance Status Report
Apr 21, 2008
SEE ALSO: Complete IIHS Future Vehicles Report ARLINGTON, VA April 17, 2008; The five crash avoidance features the Institute analyzed are on only a few passenger vehicles (mostly upscale models), but the technologies are being added all the time. This is the way innovative features often are introduced before they filt ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces First Quarter 2008 Conference Call
Apr 21, 2008
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 21 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter 2008 results on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Company will issue an earnings announcement prior to the conference call. Mervin Dunn, president and chief executive officer, and ... Continue reading
IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE POSES A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN
Apr 21, 2008
New Survey of Drivers Show Most Don't Properly Check Tire Pressure NEW YORK, April 21 -- It is imperative to keep up tire maintenance because it can reduce highway crashes, save gasoline and even keep tires rolling longer. Properly inflated tires can improve vehicle fuel economy by 3.3 percent or about $0.10 a gallon a ... Continue reading
Future Auto Technology - 2008 SAE Wrap-Up
Apr 21, 2008
SAE IN DETROIT Bits and Pieces of the Auto Industry By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We know itâs spring here in Southeast Michigan when the SAE (formerly known as the Society of Automotive Engineers â now SAE International to reflect interests broader than just automotive) comes to town for t ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2008
Tire maintenance critical to road safety, fuel economy and tire life SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 17 -- Discount Tire, America largest independent tire retailer, and the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) have partnered for the 7th Annual National Tire Safety Week being conducted April 20-26. The nationwide effort is d ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2008
WOLVERHAMPTON, England, April 17 -- Pedestrian impacts with motor vehicles in urban environments are impossible to avoid completely, so it is vital that a focus is maintained on reducing the severity of injuries when this occurs says, energy absorbing FPS specialist, Concept Mouldings. The UK motor industry and its sup ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2008
DETROIT, April 17 -- The 2008 Automotive Executive of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to design innovator and racing legend, Carroll Shelby, at the Detroit Athletic Club (DAC) on April 16. The Award is sponsored by DNV Certification and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). During his award acc ... Continue reading
Chronic Car Audio, Inc. Proposes Reverse Merger With CDG Investments Inc.
Apr 17, 2008
MESA, Ariz., April 17 -- Chronic Car Audio, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCAU) of Mesa, Arizona, submitted a proposal to CDG Investments Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CDGEF) to do a reverse merger. CDGEF has the capital to facilitate Chronic Car Audio, Inc.'s continued growth. CDGEF is listed on the OTC BB and Chronic Car Audio, Inc. is ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Conversion Period for Remaining $4 Million in Convertible Notes
Apr 16, 2008
AKRON, Ohio, April 16 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that its remaining 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due June 15, 2034 are now convertible at the option of the holders and will be convertible through June 30, 2008, the last business day of the current fiscal quarter. (Logo: http://www.newscom.c ... Continue reading
Bosch Predicts Vehicle Safety is the Next Frontier for Automotive Electronics
Apr 16, 2008
Forcier discusses advancing vehicle safety through electronic innovation and collaboration at the 2008 SAE World Congress FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 16 -- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), vehicle-related fatalities have remained constant for nearly a decade at approximately 4 ... Continue reading
Continental Piezo Injector Technology Recognized for Fuel Saving Innovation
Apr 16, 2008
Continental Receives 2008 Automotive News PACE Award DETROIT, April 16 -- Continental, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, has received a 2008 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award in the Product-Europe category for its groundbreaking gasoline piezo injector ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and Detroit Branch NAACP Host 2008 Career Day and Youth Summit
Apr 16, 2008
-- Students Gain Access to Professional Development and Resources for the Future -- Judge Craig Strong is Keynote Speaker and Local Journalist Charles Pugh Serves as Emcee -- Essay Contest Winners Receive College Scholarships DETROIT, April 16 -- Ford Motor Company and Detroit Branch NAACP will host the 2008 Career Day ... Continue reading
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