News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Autoliv Receives More Awards from Toyota

Mar 28, 2007

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--At the annual supplier convention of Toyota Europe, Autoliv (STO:ALIV) – the global leader in automotive safety systems – was honoured with two regional awards. During the last months, Autoliv received three global Toyota awards, also for its contributions during 2006, from Mr. Katsuaki Wat ... Continue reading

BlueAnt Wireless Launches Revolutionary Handsfree for Motorcyclists

Mar 27, 2007

NEW YORK--Motorcyclists can now enjoy the freedom of handsfree mobile communication following the release of the BlueAnt Wireless Interphone Handsfree and Intercom. To be launched as part of BlueAnt’s latest product line up at this week’s CTIA Wireless 2007 Event in Orlando, the Interphone will be on display ... Continue reading

International Carwash Association Names Saturn Aura Most Washable Car of 2007

Mar 27, 2007

LAS VEGAS, March 26 -- The International Carwash Association (ICA) named the Saturn Aura as the Most Washable Car 2007 today at the Car Care World Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual award acknowledges the vehicle that car wash operators consider the most wash-friendly car of the year. The honor is a critical distinc ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Appoints Gérard Chochoy, Senior Vice President, Global Development

Mar 27, 2007

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Chairman, President and CEO Jos Maria Alapont announces the appointment of Gérard Chochoy as senior vice president, global development and an officer of the Company, effective March 1, 2007. Chochoy will assume overall responsibility for global development at Federal-Mogul Corporation. "Gérard brin ... Continue reading

Palm Furthers Initiative for a Hands-free, Fashionable Lifestyle with New Accessories

Mar 27, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla.--Reaffirming its position as a leader in mobile technology, Palm, Inc. today announced the newest additions to its line of hands-free accessories, including three car kits and a new combination GPS/hands-free speakerphone solution available for a variety of Palm® Treo™ smartphones. These accessori ... Continue reading

U.S. Charges David Stockman, Former CEO of Auto Parts Maker, and Other Former Executives With Securities Fraud

Mar 27, 2007

NEW YORK, March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An indictment was unsealed today revealing charges against David A. Stockman, the former President and CEO of Collins and Aikman Corporation (C&A), and seven other former members of C&A's management, U.S. Attorney Michael J. Garcia for the Southern District of New York, and ... Continue reading

Sony Ericsson Announces First HSDPA Handset for North American Market

Mar 26, 2007

Highly stylish clamshell is 'sexy on the outside and smart on the inside' ORLANDO, Fla., March 26 -- CTIA - The Z750, announced today at CTIA, is Sony Ericsson's first tri-band HSDPA phone for the North American Market. This highly stylish handset offers full broadband speed for accessing the web, handling email and pi ... Continue reading

Video: Michelin's New 'A Better Way Forward' Campaign Goes Beyond Tires

Mar 26, 2007

Michelin Man Flexes His Muscles in New Ad; Communicates Commitment and Vision to Improving Mobility for All GREENVILLE, S.C., March 26 -- Michelin, the premier tire manufacturer in the world, has created a new North American marketing campaign that demonstrates the company's evolution as a tire manufacturer as well as ... Continue reading

MapQuest Enables Users to Send Maps and Directions to Cell Phones

Mar 26, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla.--MapQuest today announced a series of upgrades to its “Send to Cell” service that will let users create detailed driving directions and maps at their desktop and send them to any Web-enabled cell phone for free.1 The service is available at http://www.mapquest.com on several major wireless carri ... Continue reading

GM, CDC Partner to Improve Emergency Crash Responses - VIDEO STORY

Mar 25, 2007

DETROIT - March 25, 2007: To better determine the medical response needed at a car crash site, General Motors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced a new partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, CDC and GM’s OnStar system will develop guidelines to enable emergency medical p ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Named 7th Largest Global Tire Manufacturer

Mar 24, 2007

Hankook Tire was recently listed as the world's seventh largest tire manufacturer in terms of global sales by an independent, third party industry source. This rise up the global ladder is attributed to Hankooks superior quality, high performance, and commitment to developing new technology. Please see the release belo ... Continue reading

California Goodyear Highway Hero Saves Lives in Arizona

Mar 23, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 23 -- Goodyear's 24th North America Highway Hero Edward A. Regener, of Perris, Calif., escaped one fire and jumped into another to save the lives of two men trapped in their burning car. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The FedEx Freight truck driver scrambled from the ... Continue reading

General Tire 'Takes It to the MAX!' With a New Sweepstakes and Music Tour Promotion

Mar 23, 2007

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 22 -- General Tire is kicking spring off right with its sponsorship of the "Take It to the MAX!" Sweepstakes and Music Tour 2007. Celebrating the launch of General's all new Altimax(TM) tire, the sweepstakes runs March 15 through June 14, 2007. Grand Prize will be a 2007 Ford Mustang GT and a Gen ... Continue reading

Accuride Introduces Accu-LiteTM Steel Wheels

Mar 22, 2007

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation introduced its new Accu-LiteTM Steel Wheels at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. “We are committed to designing premium products to serve as solutions for our customers,” said Larry Taylor, Accuride’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Ma ... Continue reading

First Production Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System Launched in Jaguar XKR Portfolio

Mar 22, 2007

NORTH READING, Mass.--Bowers & Wilkins, the British loudspeaker company with an unsurpassed reputation for innovation and performance, announces its first production premium sound system in Jaguar’s XKR Portfolio launched at the Geneva Salon de l’Automobile (auto show). The system is the result of a rigorous ... Continue reading