NARB Panel Reccomends Valvoline Discontinue "First and Only" Claim
Jul 28, 2010
New York, New York â July 28, 2010 â A National Advertising Review Board (NARB) panel has recommended that Ashland Inc. discontinue two advertising claims for Valvoline motor oil, including claims that Ashland offers the industryâs first and/or only engine guarantee and that only Valvoline guarantees eng ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS Projected Resale Value Rises With Launch of 2011 Coupe
Jul 28, 2010
DETROIT, July 28 -- The resale value for the Cadillac CTS is projected to rise as the luxury brand adds the 2011 CTS Coupe to the line-up, according to the July/August estimates from ALG, an industry benchmark for residual values. The higher projections are driven by lower incentives, tighter controls on inventory and ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2010
EDENTON, N.C., July 27 -- TireMonkey.com, committed to providing the highest quality tires at Internet wholesale prices, today announced a partnership with RepairPal, the leading online destination for auto repair and maintenance information, to form a one-stop destination for vehicle service needs. By incorporating ac ... Continue reading
One Automaker's Demand For Increased Productivity in Die Casting: How QUINTOLUBRIC® Helped.
Jul 27, 2010
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., July 27 -- In their die-casting operation, an automotive parts manufacturer was experiencing unacceptable amounts of downtime. High demands for performance and productivity were putting strains on equipment indicated by excessive pump and seal wear and poor component life. They began looking for a so ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2010
Company expects Congressional recognition of its new 'Fast Energy Storage' Technology, including $7500 tax credit for buyers of cars that utilize it SEATTLE, July 26 -- AFS Trinity Power Corporation's fast, plug-in hybrid SUV came closer to commercialization today as the company announced it has been awarded an histori ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2010
BorgWarner's Light-Weight, Low-Friction, Low-Noise Engine Timing Technology Helps Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Emissions AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 26 -- BorgWarner will produce engine timing systems for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' (FPT) new two-cylinder TWIN-AIR engine, including the 65-horsepower naturally aspira ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2010
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced the availability of its residential charging stations for electric vehicles. Coulombââ¬â¢s new CT500 Level II ChargePointî Networked Charging Stations are designed for home and light commercial use. The announcement expands Coulombââ¬â¢ ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Arrives in Australia
Jul 26, 2010
SYDNEY--Tesla Motors (TSLA), producer of the Roadster, the only highway-capable electric performance vehicle, announces the delivery of the first Roadster in Australia. The Tesla Roadster is now approved for Australian roadways and available for purchase. âIn a Tesla Roadster, you know you're driving the future.â ... Continue reading
Leo Motors Develops Improved EV Battery Management Technology
Jul 26, 2010
LAS VEGAS--Leo Motors, Inc. (Pink Sheets:LEOM) announced that it has developed a more innovative Battery Management System (BMS), to solve the safety and quick charging problems often experienced with Electric Vehicles (EVs). âOur BMS technology is the key to our Companyââ¬â¢s continuing development, as ... Continue reading
CTS Awarded Production Program for New Engine Sensors
Jul 23, 2010
ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation today announced that CTS Automotive Products was awarded a production program for a new sensor to be introduced by a Japanese OEM for global light vehicle manufacture. This new program continues the outstanding working relationship that has been established between CTS and Japanese OEMs o ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2010
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5ebb7a/global_market_revi) has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Front-end Modules for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks Forecasts to 2017" report to their offering. âGlobal Market Review of Front-end Modules for Passenger ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Achieves ISO 9001 Registration
Jul 22, 2010
CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 22 -- Spartan Motors Chassis Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , announced today that the company's Defense and Defense Aftermarket business has earned one of the worlds' most recognized and respected standards of quality, ISO 9001:2008 registration. ISO 9001:2008 is the fourth and lates ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2010
LONDON, July 22 -- Based on its recent analysis of the automotive powertrain market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Ceratizit SA with the "2010 European Automotive Powertrain Customer Value Enhancement Award." Ceratizit's new cutting tool, the Grade CTP3220, exhibits impressive ease-of-adoption, integrating easily int ... Continue reading
Anna Engine Plant Celebrates a Quarter Century of Powering Honda and Ohio
Jul 21, 2010
ANNA, Ohio--Government and community leaders joined with Honda associates at Honda of America Mfg.ââ¬â¢s engine plant today to celebrate 25 years of manufacturing at Hondaââ¬â¢s largest auto engine plant in the world. In addition to producing the engines that power many Honda and Acura automobiles ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2010
MELVILLE, N.Y. & CAMPBELL, Calif.--Leviton Manufacturing, Co and Coulomb Technologies today announced an OEM, product and marketing partnership for the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) market. Through the agreement with Coulomb, Levitonââ¬â¢s EVSE product family including home and public charging sta ... Continue reading
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