Yamaha Expands Line of Four-Stroke Yamalube(R) Oils
Dec 21, 2007
Seven new products introduced with new performance formulations KENNESAW, Ga., Dec. 20 -- Yamaha Motor Corporation has expanded its line of four-stroke Yamalube(R) motorsports oil products with the addition of seven new formulations. These new lubricants have been specially engineered to meet the demands of today's hig ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Top Management Change for North America
Dec 20, 2007
President and CEO Matt Matsushita to Retire at End of Year SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 20 -- DENSO today announced that Mitsuo "Matt" Matsushita, president and chief executive officer of DENSO International America, DENSO's North American headquarters, and managing officer of DENSO Corporation, will retire from DENSO effec ... Continue reading
Armes Appointed Chairman of the Board at Cooper Tire
Dec 20, 2007
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced the appointment of Roy V. Armes as Chairman of the Board along with his responsibilities as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Along with that change, the Board dissolved the Office of the Chairman and appointed John Meier as Lead ... Continue reading
Visteon Selected To Help Department of Energy with Fuel-Efficiency Initiative
Dec 19, 2007
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Visteon Corporation will share some of its powertrain electronics technology with the United States Department of Energy as part of a project to help foster the use of ethanol-fueled E85 optimized vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon is ... Continue reading
TNT's Asia Road Network Expands Into China
Dec 19, 2007
19-Dec-2007 TNT announced the expansion of its Asia Road Network into China, thus becoming the first integrator in Asia to operate an integrated road network linking over 120 cities in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indochina and China across 4,000 kilometres. The road network, which connects Singapore to Nanning, the ... Continue reading
Microloans Finance Fuel-Saving Truck Upgrades
Dec 19, 2007
Leading Microlender ACCION partners with Environmental Protection Agency to Benefit the Environment and Truckers' Bottom Lines NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Long-haul truck drivers can go green, reduce fuel costs and increase profits with a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly equipment upgrade from EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnersh ... Continue reading
Avis Launches New Online Tool to Help Travelers Maximize Free Time on Business Trips
Dec 18, 2007
Web site integrates downloadable information with Where2 GPS device PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 18 -- To help business travelers make their journeys less stressful and maybe even entertaining, Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today launched a new service at www.avis.com/mywhere2 to connect its customers with information on conce ... Continue reading
'Tis the Season for Teens to Stay Focused On The Road While Driving
Dec 18, 2007
Mobile Phone Usage, In-Car Eating Top List of Driver Distractions Causing Accidents AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 18 -- As students head "home-for- the-holidays" at the end of this week, Takata, the world's leading safety belt manufacturer, has developed a list of safe driving "Tips for Teens" to follow while driving this ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2007
'Un-Gunk Your Car' Promotion Kicks-Off in February HOUSTON, Dec. 18 -- Building off the momentum of 2007, the Shell "Stop Gunky Build-up" advertising campaign featuring the Shell Passionate Experts will continue in 2008 with a continued focus on the company's commitment to fuel quality. Like last year, the campaign wil ... Continue reading
World's First Heated Frameless Wiper Clears Windshield on $2 Million Supercar
Dec 18, 2007
DiMora Motorcar is First OEM to Select HeatFlexx System as Standard Equipment SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., Dec. 17 -- Von Stach Products (VSP) announced today that its "HeatFlexx" heated frameless windshield wiper will be standard equipment on the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan, the world's most expensive production auto ... Continue reading
China's LIONAX Secures a Contract on the US Recreational Vehicle Market
Dec 18, 2007
PARIS, December 17 -- LIONAX, the first Chinese company listed on Euronext, announced today that it has secured a significant order for Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for the Recreational Vehicle (RV) market in the United States from the Odyssey Group. The Odyssey Group is a leading auto parts supplier for RV ... Continue reading
Dec 17, 2007
Intelligent towing system offers real-time diagnostics CANTON, Mich., Dec. 17 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, today unveiled its latest product innovation, IntelliTow(TM). The intelligent towing system is the first of its kind to ... Continue reading
Brazil to levy anti-dumping tax on China-made car speakers
Dec 15, 2007
Shanghai. December 14 2007 (Gasgoo.com) Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade (Camex) has decided to levy anti-dumping tax on Chinese-made car speakers, according to a report on the web of China Ministry of Commerce. Brazil will levy $2.35 anti-dumping tax on one kilogram of Chinese-made car speakers, the report said. The ... Continue reading
Mother Proof Offers Advice to Moms Who Resolve to Keep a Cleaner Car in the New Year
Dec 15, 2007
CHICAGO, Dec. 13 -- No one likes to admit their car looks like a landfill, but that's often the case, especially when you are frequently transporting kids. As mothers spend more time in their cars than ever before, the quest to keep a clean car becomes even more challenging. Mother Proof has some practical advice for m ... Continue reading
Stylish and Safe: OSRAM LED Daytime Running Light for the Audi A4
Dec 14, 2007
Light Emitting Diodes Featured in Innovative Headlights REGENSBURG, Germany, Dec. 13 -- LEDs (light emitting diodes) from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors have made the leap into the executive mid-range auto market with the use of LEDs as daytime running headlights on the Audi A4. "The new headlights on the Audi A4, features ... Continue reading
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