Sep 12, 2007
Experiencing Only One Tire Problem Can Lead to a Considerable Decrease in Customer Satisfaction WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Michelin ranks highest in customer satisfaction among original equipment (OE) tire manufacturers in all four segments examined, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Original E ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2007
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is introducing its Efficient Comfort Control (ECC) system using sophisticated algorithms to monitor vehicle cabin comfort and help to minimize the energy draw due to a vehicle's Heating, Ventilation a ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2007
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is offering an array of seat belt load limiting options that help enhance energy management during a crash. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO ) Helping to distribute the forc ... Continue reading
Declining System Prices Fuelling Growth of the EU Telematics and Infotainment Aftermarket
Sep 12, 2007
LONDON--The European telematics and infotainment aftermarket remains predominantly in its growth stage, with the exception of some of the mature segments in traditional navigation, such as turn-by-turn navigation and map-based navigation systems. Despite the presence of well-entrenched participants in this market, ther ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2007
LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 11 -- Valvoline today announced an agreement with leading automotive retailer Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , that will see Valvoline premium products offered at the company's U.S. dealerships. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040113/ASHLANDLOGO ) The marketing and supply agreement is only ... Continue reading
Michelin Issues Consumer Fraud Alert for United States and Canada
Sep 12, 2007
Counterfeit Michelin checks being sent to consumers as part of mail scam GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 11 -- Michelin North America today issued a fraud alert to consumers in the United States and Canada. Yesterday, Michelin learned from some savvy consumers that fraudulent Michelin checks were being mailed, apparently part ... Continue reading
Freescale Rolls Out Tire Pressure Monitoring System Built on Industry-Leading Sensor Technology
Sep 12, 2007
TOKYO--Freescale Semiconductor, has introduced the industryâs first tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) containing a capacitive pressure sensor for ultra-low power consumption and precise sensing. Freescaleâs MPXY8300 system-in-package device provides a highly integrated, cost-effective solution that combi ... Continue reading
Sunroofs Get Upgraded - It's Not Your Fathers Sunroof
Sep 10, 2007
Washingtron DC September 10, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that while much has been made of the resurgence of retractable metal hardtops, many of this fall's new models will stake their claims to novelty on skylights. The New York Times reports that one of the most striking recent efforts with roof glass is offer ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67781) announces the addition of new Frost & Sullivan report âKorean Passengers Vehicle Telematics Marketsâ to their offering. Huge Vehicle Parc and Advanced Wireless Communication Technology in Korea Provides the Bedrock for He ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2007
AMG At Forty By Carey Russ Two guys in a garage... it's the proverbial American high-tech success story. It's also the background of AMG, now Mercedes Car Group's wholly-owned high-performance subsidiary. Forty years ago, AMG was, in the then-new company's own words, made of "engineering, construction, and testing spec ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Zafira First 'C' Segment Vehicle to Feature a Smart Key System with Touch Sensitive Handles
Sep 7, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67617) has announced the addition of Vauxhall Zafira Smart Key Evaluation to their offering. This new addition to the smart key report programme features the system used by the Vauxhall Zafira. Notably, the Zafira is the first European ve ... Continue reading
Beijing Auto Industry Holding Co. Builds New Auto Parts Plant to Strengthen Global Position
Sep 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 7, 2007: Beijing Auto Industry Holding Co., Ltd (BAIC), a long-term partner of DaimlerChrysler in China, has recently reached a deal with Beijing State-owned Assets Management Company to build an auto parts plant in the suburbs of Beijing. Under the agreement, the two sides will make a joint invest ... Continue reading
Delphi files reorganization plan and settles with GM
Sep 7, 2007
CHICAGO September 6, 2007; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that auto parts maker Delphi Corp (DPHIQ.PK) filed a reorganization plan on Thursday that includes a definitive settlement with former parent General Motors Corp (GM.N) and a path to exiting bankruptcy by the end of the year. The plan includes $2.55 b ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces Tougher Vehicle Safety Standard To Protect Against Side-Impact Crashes
Sep 6, 2007
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters today announced new side impact safety requirements for all passenger vehicles. It is expected that the upgrade, developed by DOTâs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will save hundreds of lives every year. The new standard requires auto manufacture ... Continue reading
Vodafone Select Telmap to Power its Sat Nav Solution
Sep 6, 2007
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--Vodafone UK today announced that it has selected Telmap, a world leader in mapping and navigation solutions, to power its Satellite Navigation (Sat Nav) solution on the new BlackBerry® Curve⢠8310 smartphone. The new Vodafone Sat Nav service enables customers to enjoy a rich mapping, navigati ... Continue reading
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