Nov 14, 2006
GREENSBORO, N.C.--Sensory Analytics, an emerging leader in non-contact and non-destructive coating measurement systems, today announced the release of significant SpecMetrix⢠system advances at the 2006 Aerospace Testing Expo in Anaheim, CA. These upgrades will afford customers higher-level functionality and enabl ... Continue reading
AutoZone Revs Its Engines With SAS
Nov 14, 2006
CARY, N.C.--Itâs about to get easier than ever to find the parts you need at AutoZone, thanks to SAS. The nationâs No. 1 auto parts chain is enhancing its product assortment mix by using several powerful SAS retail software products. SAS, the leader in business intelligence, already has begun implementing Mar ... Continue reading
Chrysler 300 Cars Equipped With Hella's Adaptive Cruise Control
Nov 14, 2006
DETROIT, Nov. 14 -- The luxurious Chrysler 300 Limited and Chrysler 300C are the first vehicles offering tier-one automotive supplier Hella's LIDAR-based (LIght Detection and Ranging) adaptive cruise control (ACC) technology as optional equipment late in the 2007 model year. About half the cost of standard, radar-based ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2006
The Number of Vehicle Models Supplied With Factory-Installed Navigation Systems Has Increased Significantly WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 13 -- The Pioneer navigation system supplied in the Lincoln Zephyr ranks highest in satisfying new-vehicle owners with their factory-installed navigation systems, according to the J ... Continue reading
Valence Batteries Power EnergyCS Plug-in Concept Car for Fleet Testing
Nov 13, 2006
Valence Technology, Inc. , a provider of advanced, phosphate lithium-ion battery systems, has partnered with plug-in hybrid conversion company EnergyCS to deliver a fuel-efficient concept car for evaluation by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). The California-based electric utility company is testing the ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2006
NORWOOD, Mass.--Targeting the increasingly demanding requirements of embedded automotive and industrial applications, Analog Devices, Inc. is introducing its newest series of Blackfin® processors: the ADSP-BF54x family (ADSP-BF542/BF544/BF548/BF549). The Blackfin ADSP-BF54x family features a balance of increased I/O a ... Continue reading
Things you need to know about the new tire pressure-monitoring systems on 2007 vehicles
Nov 13, 2006
Dearborn November 13, 2006; Customers who purchase any 2007 light truck or car in North America will find a new feature courtesy of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act. As required by the TREAD Act, any ve ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2006
Washington DC November 10, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan's Senior Vice President of North American Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Daniel Gaudette told Reuters yesterday that his company will consider plants and assets that are being shed by U.S. automakers as Nissan looks to expand its manu ... Continue reading
Delphi's Battery Disconnect Safety Device is Becoming Standard Equipment for Technology Leaders
Nov 10, 2006
Technology enhances safety, prevents damage to automobiles and could do the same for industrial machinery WUPPERTAL, Germany, Nov. 10 -- Delphi Corporation's Battery Disconnect Safety Device (BDSD) is becoming standard equipment on vehicles produced by many German automakers known for their leadership in technology. Th ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2006
WARRENVILLE, Ill., Nov. 9 -- Truck owners and fleet managers needing to replace their existing engines should consider the benefits of remanufactured engines from the original equipment manufacturer to ensure top-tier performance. "International(R) ReNEWed(R) engines are rebuilt to current OEM specifications with OEM e ... Continue reading
PHH Arval Launches First Real-Time Telematics Performance Dashboard
Nov 10, 2006
Helps users track and reduce fleet fuel consumption, enhance operational performance SPARKS, Md., Nov. 9 -- PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation , launched a new performance dashboard powered by PHH Onboard(R), a telematics-powered service offered by the company. The PHH Onboard dashboard is the first of its kind ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Team Up
Nov 10, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9 -- The Chrysler Group, which introduced 10 all-new vehicles this year, is showcasing three of them in a new co-branded TV ad campaign that highlights the benefits of SIRIUS Satellite Radio in Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles. The trio of 30-second spots features the 2007 Chrysler Aspen, ... Continue reading
Xilinx Demonstrates Complete Solutions for Industrial and Automotive Markets at Electronica 2006
Nov 10, 2006
Xilinx Proves Programmable Solutions are Everywhere - 'At the Heart, At the Edge, On the Move' What: Xilinx showcases customer applications in automotive and industrial markets When: 14th - 17th November 2006 Where: Messe Munchen (Hall A4 - Stand Number 576) DUBLIN, Ireland, Nov. 9 -- Xilinx, Inc. , the world's leading ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 139th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
Nov 10, 2006
FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov. 9 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable Dec. 29, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business Dec. 1, 2006. This will mark the 139th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2006
Dramatic Bomb Blast Video Shows Serious Protection Benefits of Military-Approved Industrial Coating Now in Use at the Pentagon SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 9 -- What do millions of pickup trucks and the Pentagon have in common? Both are benefiting from the serious protection provided by LINE-X(R) Corporation, according to a ... Continue reading
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