Solutia Automotive Brings In-Your-Face Color and Elegant Style to SEMA Vehicles
Oct 30, 2006
Dodge Nitro and Jeep(R) Wrangler Unlimited utilize glass as integral elements of vehicle design LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 -- Solutia Automotive continues to provide automotive designers the right tools to transform automotive glass from a standard commodity to a dramatic element of design. And, the heart-stopping results can ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires, Hot Import Nights Team Up at SEMA Show
Oct 30, 2006
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 -- Hot Import Nights is bringing its brand-new NightShift lifestyle car show to Dunlop's SEMA Show display. Expect to experience the pulse-quickening NightShift music, videos and models as NightShift recreates its leading motorsports show inside the Las Vegas Convention Center (at booth 41427, South ... Continue reading
Self Parking Technology Hitting the Market
Oct 30, 2006
Washington DC October 30, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that many automakers are getting into self-parking technology, which is expected to become an industry standard for some vehicles, reports Automotive News. Using the concept of electric steering, which gives the vehicle some control over the wheel, engineers ... Continue reading
Infusion(TM)-Wrapped X-Concept Street Recon Vehicle to Preview at SEMA
Oct 30, 2006
One-of-a-Kind, Exotic Concept Prototype Previews in Las Vegas October 31 DETROIT, Oct. 30 -- The P001 prototype of the aggressive new X-Concept Street Recon Vehicle (X-SRV(C)) line makes its western debut on the exhibit floor of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show at the Las Vegas Convention C ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Showcases Euro-Tuning at SEMA
Oct 30, 2006
Volkswagen upgrades past favorites for a promising future WHAT: Volkswagen provides a look into the future of compact car performance with the debut of the Volkswagen Rabbit and GTI concept vehicles that showcase their commitment to Euro-Tuning at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. Volkswag ... Continue reading
RealWheels Plans to FREAK OUT at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas
Oct 30, 2006
CHICAGO, Oct. 30 -- Picture this ... It's Halloween in Las Vegas, and illusionist Criss Angel, star of the A&E television series "Mindfreak," is ready to unveil a mysterious magic-themed custom vehicle. It's dark, extremely loud, unusual, completely customized, and a little bizarre. On October 31st, 2006, the SEMA (Spe ... Continue reading
Laser Sensors to Guide Cars in the Near Future
Oct 30, 2006
HAMBURG, Germany, October 30 -- The Team-LUX is entering the DARPA Grand Challenge, the world's most remarkable car rally. The event, being held for the third time since 2004, is a contest between unmanned vehicles. The laser technology company, Sick AG, and its subsidiary, Ibeo Automobile Sensor GmbH, participate with ... Continue reading
AAIA Announces New Asian Initiative
Oct 29, 2006
2008 Aftermarket Expo in China Planned LAS VEGAS, NV â October 31, 2006: The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) yesterday unveiled its new Asian Initiative, including hosting the Asian Automotive Aftermarket Expo in Macao, China, at the Venetian facility in 2008. The announcement was made at a pres ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2006
CINCINNATI - October 29, 2006: Universal Trailer Holdings Corp. (UTC) has announced that one of its subsidiaries has completed its merger with Featherlite, Inc. , and Featherlite has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of UTC. With the closing, Featherlite, a major American aluminum trailer manufacturer with a network of ... Continue reading
Action Aplenty at SEMA for Yokohama Tire Corp.
Oct 28, 2006
Two new tires on display, off-road racer Cameron Steele signing autographs and a special blackjack tourney highlight redesigned booth #40709 during 4-day trade show LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Oct. 27, 2006) â Itâs a sure bet the Yokohama Tire Corp. booth (#40709) at the SEMA Show will be where the action is. New tires, ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Stands Out In Customization Crowd
Oct 27, 2006
By Chris Kassab, FCN IRVINE, CA - October 27, 2006: When it comes to vehicle personalization, not all cars are created equal. "In order for customization to be successful, you have to start out with a vehicle that looks good and performs well," said Beau Boeckmann, vice president of Galpin Motors in California, the lar ... Continue reading
Arrive Relaxed: Mercedes Benz Offers StreetPilot II For Moble Navigation Retrofitting
Oct 27, 2006
STUTTGART - October 27, 2006: Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH is now offering two new mobile navigation units as a retrofit solution, aimed in particular at A-Class, B-Class and C-Class customers. The Mercedes-Benz StreetPilot II and StreetPilot II Plus offer ergonomic on-board integration, deliver clear voice output an ... Continue reading
Valeo Raytheon Blind Spot Detection System Selected as "2007 Automotive News PACE Award" Finalist
Oct 26, 2006
PARIS, France, October 26 -- Valeo Raytheon Systems today announced that its Blind Spot Detection system has been selected as a finalist for the 2007 Automotive News PACE Awards in the Product Innovation category. The system is expected to contribute to reducing collisions with unseen vehicles during lane change manoeu ... Continue reading
Cellport Licenses Worldwide Telematics Patents to Continental AG
Oct 26, 2006
Patented Handset Connectivity and Mobile Technology Portfolios Enhance Wireless-to-Vehicle Interfaces BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 25 -- Cellport Systems, creator of patented wireless-to-vehicle Telematics portfolios, has granted Continental AG (Continental) worldwide licenses to use Cellport's Handset Connectivity Systems (HC ... Continue reading
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports Record2006 Third Quarter Results
Oct 25, 2006
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--OâReilly Automotive, Inc. (âOâReillyâ or âthe Companyâ) today announced record revenues and earnings for the third quarter of 2006, representing 52 quarters of record revenues and earnings for OâReilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Product sales for ... Continue reading
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