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Auto Suppliers Response To International Trade Commission Ruling on Imported Steel Tariffs

Auto Suppliers Response To International Trade Commission Ruling on Imported Steel Tariffs

Statement May Be Attributed To Ann Wilson, Vice President, Government Affairs Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Auto suppliers are pleased the International Trade Commission ruled today that the U.S. steel industry no longer needs protection from four of the six countries in question th ... Continue reading

Brembo Introduces NASCAR Pedal Box at PRI

Brembo Introduces NASCAR Pedal Box at PRI

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Research and Markets: Track Major M&A Trends and Developments undertaken by Via Michelin

Research and Markets: Track Major M&A Trends and Developments undertaken by Via Michelin

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47058) has announced the addition of Via Michelin - Company Profile to their offering. This Company Profile will assists individual investors, managers and companies in evaluating opportunities, trends, market innovations, and selecting a ... Continue reading

Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Clarion Recalls Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled pro ... Continue reading

RV News: New E2 Leads Trend to Integrated Sway Control Hitches

RV News: New E2 Leads Trend to Integrated Sway Control Hitches

PROVO, Utah--The hottest buzz in the RV industry is the advance from chain-style weight distribution to integrated sway control hitch systems. The new E2™, from Progress Mfg. Inc., combines proven rigid trailer brackets with the familiarity of a trunnion-style hitch to provide a hassle-free alternative to common c ... Continue reading

Recent CIWMB Study Finds Public is Unaware About Tire Maintenance

Recent CIWMB Study Finds Public is Unaware About Tire Maintenance

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--A recent study by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) on proper tire maintenance found that while three-fourths of those surveyed were aware that they should check their tire pressure regularly, only half do so. Most respondents reported that there was “no need” to che ... Continue reading

Winter Weather Driving Tips from Pep Boys

Winter Weather Driving Tips from Pep Boys

PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be ready for winter, which officially begins on December 22. Winter driving conditions can take a toll on your car, affecting performance and safe operation. Pep Boys rec ... Continue reading

LoJack Reveals Top Stolen Vehicle Recoveries of 2006

LoJack Reveals Top Stolen Vehicle Recoveries of 2006

New Theft Trends Emerge Involving Identity Theft and Selling Stolen Goods Online; Organized Theft Rings Continue to Fuel Theft WESTWOOD, Mass., Dec. 13 -- LoJack Corporation today unveiled its third annual wrap-up of the year's top recoveries involving stolen mobile assets - cars, construction equipment and motorcycles ... Continue reading

MICHELIN CELEBRATES F1 WORLD TITLE SUCCESSES

MICHELIN CELEBRATES F1 WORLD TITLE SUCCESSES

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All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro Features Gentex Auto-Dimming Mirror

All-New 2007 Dodge Nitro Features Gentex Auto-Dimming Mirror

ZEELAND, Mich., Dec. 12 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors for the all-new 2007 Dodge Nitro mid-size SUV. A base interior Gentex mirror is standard on the Nitro SLT and R/T trim l ... Continue reading

The Following Statement is From Ann Wilson, Vice President of Government Affairs, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association:

The Following Statement is From Ann Wilson, Vice President of Government Affairs, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association:

The ITC Should Kill the Steel Tariffs WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- On December 14, the International Trade Commission will hand down a ruling that will impact the lives of tens of thousands of workers in the automotive industry. The issue is whether to retain duties on the imported corrosion-resistant steel used extensively ... Continue reading

Alaska State Troopers Equipping Cars With ICOP In-Car Digital Systems

Alaska State Troopers Equipping Cars With ICOP In-Car Digital Systems

Extreme Weather Conditions Weighed Heavily Into Buying Decision LENEXA, Kan., Dec. 11 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that following a rigorous product review and evaluation process involving several competitive offerings, the Alas ... Continue reading

Ringers Gloves Heading to PRI

Ringers Gloves Heading to PRI

Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) RINGERS GLOVES BACK TO THE PRI TRADE SHOW Moorpark, Calif. - (December 9, 2006) Ringers Gloves, a leading manufacturer in high-end, task s ... Continue reading

Advantest, Cadence to Collaborate on Zero-Defect Testing Requirements for Automotive Electronics

Advantest, Cadence to Collaborate on Zero-Defect Testing Requirements for Automotive Electronics

Tokyo, Dec 6, 2006 (JCN) - Advantest and Cadence Design Systems announced a collaborative partnership on December 6 to deliver a methodology for zero-defect testing of digital automotive electronics. The collaboration is intended to enable faster time-to-market and more complete testing of complex digital devices for n ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Eos Features Gentex Mirrors

Volkswagen Eos Features Gentex Mirrors

ZEELAND, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors for the 2007 Volkswagen (VW) Eos. The new VW coupe convertible, the Eos, offers a Gentex interior auto- dimming mirror ... Continue reading

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