299,990 Ideas to Improve Economic Efficiency
Aug 6, 2009
Last year, Continental's employees came up with roughly 299,900 ideas - or more than 1,000 ideas each working day - to improve the efficiency and economy in their company. ... Continue reading
Automotive News to Host Free Online Access Week - THE AUTO CHANNEL HAS ALWAYS HAD FREE ACCESS
Aug 5, 2009
DETROIT, Aug. 5 -- Executives with a professional interest in the automotive industry can electronically preview one of the premier sources for late-breaking news and information Aug. 10-16, 2009. Automotive News is hosting a complimentary one-week-only Free Access Week during which its subscriber-only content at www.a ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2009
SB LiMotive - the Samsung SDI and Bosch joint venture - will supply lithiumion battery cells to BMW. The German automaker will install the battery cells in its first electric car, which is currently being developed as part of the "Megacity Vehicle" project. The zeroemission vehicles will go into series production in th ... Continue reading
Bosch Plans to Acquire Majority Stake in Aleo Solar AG
Aug 3, 2009
Bosch and the Eriksen Group, including related parties and other investors, have signed agreements relating to the purchase of 39.43 percent of the shares in aleo solar AG, in Prenzlau and Oldenburg, Germany. The purchase price for this stock amounts to 46 million euros, equivalent to a price of 9.00 euros per aleo sha ... Continue reading
Statement Made by the Continental Executive Board Chairman Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann
Aug 3, 2009
Our discussions today lasted longer than expected. But today we laid the necessary groundwork so that this company will continue to have a stable financial foundation in the future. The Supervisory Board today approved a considerable capital increase, enabling us to improve our capital structure substantially. We want ... Continue reading
Dont Let the Heat Drain the Power From Your Summer Travels
Aug 1, 2009
When you're suffering on those hot, sweltering days thereâs nothing quite as wonderful as driving out to the beach to enjoy the cool ocean water and sea breezes. Or you might seek relief from the muggy haze of the city by cruising along a beautiful mountain road in the crisp, clear air. Itâs so delicious, you ... Continue reading
Checking Brakes Frequently Can Save Money and May Save Lives
Jul 31, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When it comes to vehicle safety, the brakes top the list of systems that need to be routinely inspected and repaired immediately should motorists suspect any problems. According to the Car Care Council, a properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle operati ... Continue reading
Luxury Crossover Vehicles Gain Momentum in Growing Automotive Segment - VIDEO STORY
Jul 30, 2009
DETROIT - July 30, 2009: As consumers start heading back into showrooms, automakers continue to introduce new crossover models. To compete with overseas competition, General Motors has unveiled the Cadillac SRX. The new SRX will go head to head with crossovers from BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi. Industry experts expect t ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2009
While previous advances in engine technology have been based on separate and parallel developments by the fuels and lubricants industries, it is increasingly apparent that further significant improvements in diesel and gasoline engine fuel economy will require an integrated approach between automakers, tier 1 equipment ... Continue reading
MIRA Sets Standard for Functional Safety
Jul 29, 2009
Advanced control technologies, promising lower carbon emissions, have edged towards commercial reality through the creation of this safe operating framework. ... Continue reading
Skoda Launches Summer Accessories Collection
Jul 29, 2009
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, Skoda is helping customers cover all eventualities with its summer accessories collection. ... Continue reading
Continental Presents Nine Companies with its Automotive Supplier of the Year 2008 Award
Jul 28, 2009
Continental Automotive Group has rewarded the performance of nine suppliers with its Automotive Supplier of the Year 2008 Award. "The global success of Continental as a systems supplier for the automotive industry would be unthinkable without our own long-standing suppliers, whose expertise and experience bolsters our ... Continue reading
First Application in Brake Control Systems - Bosch ESP Premium with Flexray Interface
Jul 24, 2009
The Bosch ESP premium installed in BMW's current 7 series is the first brake control system worldwide to feature a FlexRay interface. Via this new data bus, the system communicates with the corresponding sensors, the ACC adaptive cruise control, the integrated chassis management (ICM) system, as well as the engine and ... Continue reading
Clarion Comes Clean Amidst A Flurry Of Features
Jul 24, 2009
Clarion - global leaders in mobile entertainment and navigation - has introduced the VZ509E; a stylish, streamlined, feature-rich solution to in-car audio-visual entertainment, that boasts a host of connectivity options to suit the user. ... Continue reading
Auto Parts Organization AAIA Predicts Consumer Backlash on 'Cash for Clunkers'
Jul 23, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., July 23 As new car dealerships ramp up advertising to attract consumers to the showroom using "Cash for Clunkers" as an incentive, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) anticipates a consumer backlash once reality replaces the hype. "It wouldn't surprise me if there is a consumer backlas ... Continue reading
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