BorgWarner Supplies Latest HY-VO(R) Chain Technology for Toyota Tundra and New Luxury SUV
Oct 19, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 18 -- BorgWarner Morse TEC's latest HY-VO(R) four-wheel drive chain technology debuts on the 2007 Toyota Tundra and a new luxury SUV scheduled for release in early 2008. Developed to provide best-in-class sound quality and strength, the technology allows car makers to quietly transfer more pow ... Continue reading
Britax Diplomat a Compact Child Seat With True Side Impact Protection(TM)
Oct 19, 2007
New Child Seat Meets Demand for Side Impact Protection CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 18 -- Britax Child Safety, Inc., the leading child seat manufacturer, has announced the addition of the Diplomat(TM), a compact child seat with True Side Impact Protection(TM). "A growing number of people are driving compact cars," said Jeanna ... Continue reading
GM Expands XM As Standard on All 2008 Buick, HUMMER and Saab Models
Oct 18, 2007
XM Also Standard on Many of GM's Most Popular Saturn, Chevrolet, Pontiac and GMC Vehicles WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that XM Radio is a standard feature for the first time on all General Motors 2008 model year Buick, HUMMER and Saab vehi ... Continue reading
PPG Reports 2007 Record Third Quarter Sales
Oct 18, 2007
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries today reported record sales for the third quarter of $2.8 billion, surpassing the prior yearâs third quarter results by 13 percent. Third quarter net income was $191 million, or $1.15 per share, and was comprised of net income from continuing operations of $215 million, or $1.29 per shar ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
Oct 18, 2007
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007. Financial Summary (in millions) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net sales $1,686 $1,549 $5,165 $4,781 Gross ma ... Continue reading
End Of The Road For The Great British Drive
Oct 18, 2007
18TH OCTOBER 2007 End Of The Road For The Great British Drive UK roads drive motorists to despair THE thrill of the open road is a distant memory across the nation, according to a study released today - almost half of all Brits can't name a great place to drive. New research by YouGov for Sat Nav experts Garmin found t ... Continue reading
Prepare Your Car Now for Winter Driving Conditions
Oct 18, 2007
DALLAS, Oct. 17 -- The weather is turning cooler, the leaves are turning red and gold, and winter is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to prepare your car before the first arctic blast hits. Spending a little time now may save you from being stranded along an icy road in January. To get your car ready, t ... Continue reading
Valeo Third Quarter 2007 Results
Oct 17, 2007
PARIS, October 17 -- Following today's meeting of its Board of Directors, Valeo presented its consolidated accounts for the third quarter 2007. in millions of euros 3rd quarter 9 months (unaudited) 2007 2006(i) change 2007 2006(i) change Total operating revenues 2,245 2,153 +4.3% 7,251 7,174 +1.1% Gross margin 340 322 ... Continue reading
DENSO to Host News Conference and Exhibit at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show
Oct 17, 2007
KARIYA (Japan) - DENSO Corporation will exhibit at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show, West Hall Exhibit 407, at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, starting Oct. 26. Koichi Fukaya, DENSO president and CEO, will talk about DENSOâs environment and safety technologies at a press briefing at the DENSO booth, on Oct. 25 at 11: ... Continue reading
In-Vehicle Electronics Accelerate at the 2008 International CES
Oct 17, 2007
ARLINGTON, Va.--The 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show® (CES®), the worldâs largest consumer technology tradeshow, will showcase the latest in-vehicle technology, featuring the BMW Sauber F1 Team Pit Lane Park, a new destination by BMW and Intel, and a keynote by GM chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner. T ... Continue reading
EarthSearch Communications Says New GPS Technology Makes Auto Theft Virtually Impossible
Oct 16, 2007
Atlanta-based EarthSearch Communications launches anti-theft product ahead of OnStar ATLANTA, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- EarthSearch Communications Inc. (DAX, 3ES1) is launching a new GPS-based vehicle-tracking device that will make auto theft a thing of the past -- and EarthSearch has done so several months be ... Continue reading
Valeo Signs Contract for the Sale of its Wiring Harness Activity to Leoni
Oct 16, 2007
PARIS, October 16 -- Valeo today announced that it has signed a contract with Leoni regarding the sale of its wiring harness activity, Valeo Connective Systems, for an enterprise value of 255 million euros. The activity generated sales of 545 million euros and an EBITDA of 36 million euros in 2006. It employs 11,700 pe ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Names Shane Evangelist Chief Executive Officer
Oct 16, 2007
Evangelist Joins U.S. Auto Parts After Leading Blockbuster online CARSON, Calif., Oct. 15 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , a leading online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, today announced that effective immediately, the Company has appointed Shane Evangelist as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Evangel ... Continue reading
Microsoft Extends and Expands Agreement For Use of NAVTEQ Traffic(TM) Data
Oct 15, 2007
CHICAGO, Oct. 15 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced a multi-year extension of its agreement to provide real time and historic traffic information to Microsoft Corporation. NAVTEQ Traffic remains Microsoft Corp.'s preferred provi ... Continue reading
GM's Unprecedented Launch of Six-Speed Transmissions Shifts into High Gear
Oct 15, 2007
PONTIAC, Mich. - Transmission engineers at General Motors Corp. have given new meaning to the term "overdrive." By using high-tech computerized tools, they launched nine new fuel-saving six-speed transmission models - the industry's largest lineup - in just four short years. Furthermore, their use of this technology ha ... Continue reading
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