Chicago Auto Show Posts Attendance Increase
Feb 21, 2011
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2011 Chicago Auto Show closed Sunday night and enjoyed a 10 percent increase in attendance over its 10-day run when compared to a year ago. "We enjoyed an opening weekend stronger than in 2010, but gave some of those gains back on ... Continue reading
Feb 17, 2011
LONDON--The large scale roll out of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will be hindered unless investors stimulate demand, lower the cost of public charging infrastructure and manage the impact on the grid, according to a report published by Accenture . âIt will be critical to improve understanding of consumer prefe ... Continue reading
Feb 17, 2011
NORTH READING, Mass.--Teradyne, Inc. announces that Solution Sources Programming (SSP), a global leader in providing state-of-the-art test solutions for the high-tech, medical, military, industrial and consumer electronics industries, has taken delivery of the Teradyneî flagship in-circuit test system, the TestS ... Continue reading
Right to Repair Act Reintroduced in Massachusetts
Feb 17, 2011
PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 17, 2011 Backed By Over 60 Co-sponsors for 2011-12 Legislative Session BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Right to Repair Act has been introduced in Massachusetts for the 2011-12 legislative session. The 2011 legislation is sponsored by Rep. Garrett Bradley (D-Hi ... Continue reading
Feb 17, 2011
PR Newswire LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2011 LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17, 2011 -- WHAT: Mobile Productivity, Inc ., (MPi) (www.mpifix.com) a Las Vegas, NV based firm that provides profitability tools for auto dealer service departments, will be holding the final of "REV It UP", a nationwide contest for service technicians at MPi auto d ... Continue reading
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. Announces Safety Recall Campaign
Feb 11, 2011
PR Newswire CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 11, 2011 CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 11, 2011 -- Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc., the parent company of both Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. and Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., has announced a safety recall campaign on a limited number of Toyo Tiresî and Nittoî brand tires. The company has ... Continue reading
Los Angeles County Fire Department 'Go Green Initiative' Has Been Validated With the DynoValve
Feb 8, 2011
SaviCorp announces the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACOFD) has validated the DynoValve after testing the emission reduction PCV valve on multiple vehicles over a two year period. In a letter confirming positive emissions reduction testing results, the DynoValve has demonstrated substantial reduction in emission ... Continue reading
Auto/Mate Nearing Completion of DMS Integration with Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Feb 6, 2011
2011 NADA Convention & Expo -- Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that it has successfully developed all Toyota interfaces available to connect its Automotive Management Productivity Suite (AMPS) with Toyota's dealer communication system, Dealer Daily. Auto/Mate completed the interfa ... Continue reading
Pirelli To Contribute To Flood Relief
Feb 1, 2011
Pirelli Tyres Australia is to contribute $1 from each Pirelli tyre sold throughout Australia to the Queensland Premier's Flood Relief Fund. The relief fundraising programme will run from Tuesday, February 1 to Monday, February 28, 2011. ... Continue reading
Is Using the Dealer for Vehicle Warranty Work a Must? The Answer is No
Jan 18, 2011
Many motorists believe that a car dealer can refuse to honor the factory warranty if someone other than the dealer services or repairs the vehicle. That is not so, according to the recent consumer alert issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC alert states that "It's illegal for a dealer to deny your warra ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Acquire KEIPER and the Automotive Seat Business of Recaro
Jan 4, 2011
BURSCHEID, Germany--Johnson Controls, a leading global supplier of automotive interior systems and electronics, announced today that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire KEIPER and the automotive sport and specialty seat business of Recaro. KEIPER is a leader in recliner system technology and is renowned for i ... Continue reading
Jan 1, 2011
Momentive Performance Materials Inc., a leading global provider of silicones and advanced materials, today announced its collaboration with Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., one of the world's largest manufacturers of tires and other rubber-based products, on the development of ENASAVE PREMIUM tire, which earned the hi ... Continue reading
Visual Delight In Practical Narva Website Upgrade
Dec 15, 2010
Well known Narva website www.narva.com.au with its wealth of information on automotive lighting and electrical products, now provides a visual delight for visitors plus even greater information. ... Continue reading
New Jersey Disaster Expert Cautions: Can Your Car Withstand a Winter Emergency?
Dec 14, 2010
autos need a safety check too, says a top disaster expert. "It's basic, but I'm still stunned at the number of people who don't take the 30 minutes to ensure their automobiles are ready for an emergency, especially during the winter," says Dean Ragone, president of Somerdale, N.J.-based allRisk Property Damage Experts ... Continue reading
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