World's First Sensor Cluster with Yaw Rate and Acceleration Sensors in one SMD-Component
Jul 23, 2009
Continental, the global automotive supplier, is the first manufacturer in the world to integrate the yaw rate and acceleration sensors required in particular for Electronic Stability Control (ESC) into a single central component. "With this development, Continental is remaining true to its philosophy of making safety s ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2009
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will grant financing of up to 300 million euros to Valeo for its current research projects aiming to reduce the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of cars and improve active safety. The total research investment of Valeo for these projects is 645 million euros over four years and the ... Continue reading
SEC seeking $4 million in bonuses, stock sale payouts from former CSK Auto chief Jenkins
Jul 23, 2009
NEW YORK July 22, 2009; Dan Strumpf writing for the AP reportede that the Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking more than $4 million from the former CEO of auto parts retailer CSK Auto Corp., accusing him of profiting while the company allegedly defrauded shareholders. The SEC filed a lawsuit in U.S. District C ... Continue reading
LKQ Creates Program to Support Cars (Car Allowance Rebate System) or Cash for Clunkers
Jul 23, 2009
CHICAGO, July 22, 2009; LKQ Corporation and its vehicle recycling operations have created the LKQ Assured CARS Disposal program to assist automobile dealers that accept trade-in vehicles under the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS). LKQ will provide certification of proper destruction, free towing services and payment ... Continue reading
Arpro Packaging Protects Navigation Units on Their Longest Journey
Jul 22, 2009
A new packaging solution is helping Alpine Electronics, producers of original-fit navigation systems for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, to protect the parts on their very first journey. ... Continue reading
Continental Brings Together Four Strategies to Reduce Emissions and Cut Fuel Consumption
Jul 22, 2009
Lowering the fuel consumption and emissions of cars and commercial vehicles is one of the most important issues for the future of sustainable individual mobility worldwide. The Automotive Group of the international automotive supplier Continental is bringing together four strategies to reduce fuel consumption, and will ... Continue reading
ADAC Members vote: Continental Tyres Offer Best Price/Performance Ratio
Jul 22, 2009
Nearly one in four ADAC members would choose Continental tyres, according to the latest 'Tyre Monitor 2009' survey carried out among 4,000 ADAC members. Continental was also the best known tyre brand, taking first place. The corporation's Uniroyal and Semperit brands also achieved good rankings among the best known tyr ... Continue reading
Right to Repair Act Allows Small Businesses to Compete on Level Playing Field
Jul 20, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Passage of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) will allow small businesses to compete on a level playing field and ensure the long term survival of a competitive automotive repair industry, according to Paul Fiore, executive vice president of the Ser ... Continue reading
Continental AG Demonstrates Strength by Posting First-Half Profit from Operations
Jul 20, 2009
Continental AG, Hanover, is demonstrating its unwavering operational strength in the midst of the ongoing crisis in the automotive sector. Based upon preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2009, the international automotive supplier posted a clear profit with an adjusted EBIT of EUR 283.0 million despite further ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2009
iPods are becoming more and more popular today. Volkswagen Accessories offers the right adapter to allow you to use your iPod to listen to your favourite songs while driving. The Volkswagen Genuine iPod adapter connects iPods with the latest generation of Volkswagen Genuine car radios or radio-navigation systems, which ... Continue reading
Gentex Announces Additional Range Rover Automatic High-Beam Assist (Smartbeam) Programs
Jul 17, 2009
Gentex Corporation has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors with its Automatic High-Beam Assist (SmartBeam) feature for the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4 sport utility vehicles. The 2010 models will be available worldwide beginning in late summer 2009. Gentex is the leading supplier of automatic ... Continue reading
JC Whitney Offers One-Year Guarantee on Parts & Accessories
Jul 16, 2009
CHICAGO, July 16 -- JC Whitney (www.jcwhitney.com), the nation's largest and most trusted auto parts retailer, has announced that beginning July 16, 2009, it will provide a 1-Year Guarantee on nearly every one of its 6 million parts and accessories for virtually every car, truck, motorcycle, boat and RV. Unequalled in ... Continue reading
Important Reorganization of Valeo to Enhance Profitability and Improve Efficiency
Jul 16, 2009
Valeo today announced an important change in its organizational structure in order to enhance profitability and improve the Group's efficiency given the growing globalization of its markets and customers. The new simplified structure, organized around four Business Groups and a strengthening of the role of the country ... Continue reading
Boxx Clever on the Job With Sortimo
Jul 16, 2009
Engineers and service personnel who need to constantly change their tool boxes to cope with varying job demands have a new solution from Sortimo. ... Continue reading
Another Double DIN Dazzler from Clarion
Jul 16, 2009
With around 50% of all cars on the road capable of housing a double DIN headunit, consumers continue to be spoilt for choice by Clarion, global leaders of in-car audio, multimedia and satellite navigation solutions. ... Continue reading
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