Sales of In-Vehicle Electronics Will Grow to $12.8 Billion, Predicts CEA
Feb 29, 2008
ARLINGTON, Va.--Sales of in-vehicle consumer electronics (CE) will grow at a rate of 13 percent in 2008 to more than $12.8 billion, according to a study released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. The study, Automotive ElectronicsâWhat Consumers Have and What They Desire, reports that the typ ... Continue reading
Feb 29, 2008
ATLANTA, Feb. 28 -- Speedemissions Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPMI) , the largest vehicle emissions and safety inspection company in the U.S., has opened its first two test only stores in the cities of St. Peters and Crestwood. A third store will be opening in Overland at the end of March. The Atlanta-based company, whose b ... Continue reading
$4 a Gallon Gasoline Will be Tipping Point for Most Consumers
Feb 28, 2008
Keeping the Car Running Better and Driving it Less is the Trend BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If gasoline prices hit $4 per gallon as many economists predict, an estimated 65 percent of American car owners say they will dramatically change their driving behavior, according to a study commissioned by ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Firestone Supplies Tires For Premiere Pontiac G8
Feb 27, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2008) â Bridgestone-brand Potenza⢠ultra high performance tires are original equipment on the all-new 2008 Pontiac G8 performance sedan. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires in size 245/45R18 96V are optional on the base model 2008 Pontiac G8 Sedan and standard on the sportier G8 GT Sed ... Continue reading
BMW certifies e-autobusiness Internet Lead Management, CRM system
Feb 27, 2008
Media Contact: Christian Thornton Managing Director e-autobusiness, LLC (704) 246-1623 cthornton@eautobusiness.com For Immediate Release e-autobusiness' AEROS Software Suite Certified by BMW Integration simplifies dealers' processing of leads from BMW-MINI consumer web sites CHARLOTTE, NC, February 27, 2008 - e-autobus ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Launches New Technical Programs
Feb 27, 2008
For decades, Chrysler LLC has offered specialized programs to help its technical talent build their skills and develop strong careers while at the same time helping the company to create incredible vehicles and powertrains -- and two of these programs are now getting even better. The new Technical Fellow and Master Bla ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2008
Company Supports Governor Napolitano's Effort to Reduce Vehicle Theft in Arizona What: As part of Governor Janet Napolitano's "Vehicle Theft Prevention and Awareness Day" on Saturday, March 1, LoJack Corporation is offering Arizona residents easy-to-access, valuable information that outlines how people can keep their c ... Continue reading
Smart Energy Solutions Launches New Product for Heavy Duty Trucks, Buses and RVs
Feb 27, 2008
Targeted at Medium and Heavy Duty Fleet, Beverage, Courier, Construction, Bus and RV Markets POMPTON PLAINS, N.J., Feb. 26 -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMGY) , developer and manufacturer of the innovative Battery Brain(TM) electronic controller for vehicle and marine batteries has developed and is l ... Continue reading
Great Dane Trailers Names Accuride Preferred Forged Aluminum Wheel Supplier
Feb 27, 2008
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation today announced that Great Dane Trailers has named Accurideâs Wheel division its preferred forged aluminum wheel supplier. âWe are extremely pleased to be named Great Daneâs preferred forged aluminum wheel supplier,â said Rick Schomer, Accurideâs Senior Vi ... Continue reading
Pioneer's Second Annual Sound Build-Off Competition Commences
Feb 26, 2008
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Following a successful event last spring in Tucson, Arizona, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announced the second annual Pioneer Sound Build-Off. Twenty-two of Pioneerâs Premier nationwide retailers, including the top five that participated in last yearâs event as well as the Peopleâ ... Continue reading
Open Environments Key to Innovation Economy, CEA's Shapiro Tells Detroit Economic Club
Feb 26, 2008
ARLINGTON, Va.--Economic success in the 21st century will be driven by innovation and the ability to access new markets around the globe, allowing U.S. companies to create new jobs and consumers to benefit from technology, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) President and CEO Gary Shapiro said in a speech today ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The New Jersey state senate has once again joined forces with the state assembly to help motoring consumers have affordable, quality vehicle repairs at the shop of the consumers' choice. State Senator Paul Sarlo (D-Woodridge) reintroduced S. 1334, "The Right to Repair ... Continue reading
U.S. to impose 24.75% anti-dumpling duty on Chinese off-road tires
Feb 25, 2008
U.S. to impose 24.75% anti-dumpling duty on Chinese off-road tires http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5804/U-S-to-impose-24-75-anti-dumpling- duty- on-Chinese-off-road-tires.html Shanghai. February 25 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C The United States Commerce Department is planning to impose an average of 24.75 percent anti-dumpling dut ... Continue reading
Driving Till The Wheels Fall Off
Feb 25, 2008
- Over 23 million UK motorists delay fixing car faults â Embargoed until 00:01 on 25th February 2008: More than 23 million[1] frugal drivers (71 per cent) are putting their lives at risk by delaying a trip to a garage despite being aware of a fault with their vehicle. Research commissioned by http://www.esure.com ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2008
In hall 2 of the 78th International Geneva Auto-Salon, the world premiere of TECHART Automobildesign will be unveiled. Here, the new TECHART GTstreet convertible will be presented to the press and international public; the car is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. ... Continue reading
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