News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

New MidBox Adds Storage Capacity & Versatility to the Ford F-150

May 2, 2007

DEARBORN, Mich., May 1 -- Owners of Ford F-150 pickups work as hard as their trucks do. That's why SVE Commercial Products is introducing the MidBox Professional Mobile Storage System for F-150 Regular and Supercab models. The new MidBox is Ford Motor Company's approved option for flexible, secure storage that maintain ... Continue reading

SmarTire Secures Additional Financing

May 2, 2007

RICHMOND, British Columbia, May 1 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that it has entered into an agreement dated April 27, 2007, providing for the sale of up to $1.5 million in convertible debentures to a subsidiary of Cornell Capital Partners, LP. On April 27, 2007, SmarTire sold one conve ... Continue reading

General Tire Altimax(TM) Flagship Powerline Changes the Face of Tire-Buying Forever

May 1, 2007

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 30 -- The new General Tire Altimax(TM) Powerline will forever change the way consumers buy tires, thanks to revolutionary new tire technology that was developed exclusively for this new flagship line. Two new models, the Altimax HP and Altimax RT, will bow in the second quarter of 2007. The Altim ... Continue reading

DMR-200S Simplifies Industrial and Military Covert Tracking Installation

May 1, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DMR-200S Simplifies Industrial and Military Covert Tracking Installation Ottawa, CANADA - April 30, 2007 - SkyWave Mobile Communications, the leading supplier of D+ communications products and services, today announces the availability of the DMR- 200S, the newest addition to its popular DMR-200 s ... Continue reading

Modine Gets Record North American Order For Airedale-Brand School HVAC Systems

May 1, 2007

RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that its Airedale business unit has secured an order valued at more than $3 million to provide heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for schools in New Jersey. This is the ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls to Discontinue Efforts to Acquire Fiamm's Automotive Battery Business

May 1, 2007

HANOVER, Germany and MILWAUKEE, April 30 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced that it has discontinued its efforts to acquire Fiamm's automotive battery business as the two firms were unable to reach an agreement on commercial terms. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Johnson Controls is ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Grabs Industry Attention

May 1, 2007

Hankook Tire has repeatedly garnered positive results in the US and abroad in both exclusive tire tests and side-by-side comparisons. The release below highlights just a few of the great things that top magazine editors are saying about the quality and performance of Hankook Tire. Please read on for full details. Hanko ... Continue reading

New Car Smell Wears Off - Payments Linger for Years

Apr 30, 2007

Repowering Your Engine May Be Key to Long-Term Financial Happiness BETHESDA, Md., April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Everybody wants a new car. You see a nice car pass you on the highway and think, 'Why can't I have that?' However, financial planners think keeping your current car may help you in the long run with you ... Continue reading

Jiffy Lube and Pennzoil Team Up to Give Drivers More Than They Pay For

Apr 30, 2007

Jiffy Lube and Pennzoil Offer Drivers Free Oil Change in First-Time Buy-One-Get-One-Free Promotion HOUSTON, April 30 -- As the busy summer driving season approaches, Jiffy Lube(R) and Pennzoil(R) are giving drivers an easier way to make an important change -- to their motor oil. Between April 29 and June 4, 2007, drive ... Continue reading

OnStar, MapQuest Direct New Partnership - VIDEO STORY

Apr 29, 2007

DETROIT - April 29, 2007: GM's OnStar has announced plans to partner with the online direction Web site MapQuest. Through the deal, OnStar subscribers can log on to MapQuest, pull up directions to their destination and hit the "Send to OnStar" link. In turn, these directions will be routed to the subscriber's vehicle, ... Continue reading

Shareholder Class Action Filed Against U.S. Auto Parts Network

Apr 27, 2007

RADNOR, Pa., April 27 -- The following statement was issued today by the law firm of Schiffrin Barroway Topaz & Kessler, LLP: Notice is hereby given that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of all common stock purchasers of U.S. Auto Part ... Continue reading

Automakers Still Not Tuned-in To HD Radio

Apr 27, 2007

Washington DC April 26, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that HD Radio has so far failed to win over U.S. carmakers. Hyundai, BMW, and Jaguar plan to offer HD Radio, But officials from GM and Chrysler Group said they were not rushing to commit to the devices, which would cost the struggling Big Three U.S. automakers ... Continue reading

Western Automotive Journalists Shindig in Monterey Next Week

Apr 27, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO - April 27, 2007: Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, will be holding their 15th annual Media Days event next week in Monterey, beginning Wednesday, May 2nd. Media Days allows all group members to drive and compare dozens of vehicles, head-2-he ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Reports Record Sales in the First Quarter 2007

Apr 26, 2007

2006 NORTH AMERICAN RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES YIELD RESULTS EARNINGS IMPACTED BY $0.17 PER DILUTED SHARE WARRANTY-RELATED CHARGE AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 26 -- BorgWarner Inc. today reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2007. The powertrain systems supplier delivered sales growth that outpaced the industry's ... Continue reading

Ituran Location & Control Ltd. Acquires Mapa Group for $9.9 Million

Apr 26, 2007

Mapa Group is the Largest Provider of Geographic Information (GIS) in Israel AZOUR, Israel, April 26 -- Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (the "Company") has announced that today the Company entered into an agreement with the shareholders of Mapa (the "Mapa Group"). Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will purchase the ... Continue reading