Sep 20, 2006
TROY, Mich., Sept. 20 -- Delphi Corporation has elected Martin E. Welch, 58, to its Board of Directors, effective today. Welch is an executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of United Rentals Inc. , an equipment rental company located in Greenwich, Conn. He will serve on Delphi's Audit Committee. His ... Continue reading
High Performance Scratch Remover Coming to U.S.
Sep 20, 2006
Dear Autochannel Editor, My name is Melly Bonita and I represent QUIXX Scratch Remover, a new two-step repair system from Germany that is certified and proven to remove scratches from all paint finishes, providing professional results. This high-performance product was previously available only in Europe, where it rece ... Continue reading
Bureau of Automotive Repair Seeks to Shut Down Southern California EZ Lube Shops
Sep 20, 2006
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--The California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) is taking disciplinary action that may result in the suspension or revocation of the Automotive Repair Dealer registrations of 76 Southern California EZ Lube auto repair shops. This marks the largest ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2006
Backup Assist and Other Sensing Technologies Also Garner High Consumer Interest in Europe WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 20 -- Before the market price is revealed, navigation systems are the most desired automotive technology among European consumers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 European Automotive ... Continue reading
Japanese Automakers Investing $1.7 Billion in New U.S. Plants
Sep 20, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC â September 20, 2006: Members of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) are spending an estimated $1.7 billion in the construction of four new U.S. auto and auto parts manufacturing plants, which are expected to employ an additional 4,680 American workers when all four new facilities ... Continue reading
Acacia Technologies Acquires Rights to Patent for Vehicle Magnetic Braking and Motor Technology
Sep 20, 2006
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--Acacia Research Corporation announced today that Acacia Patent Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that is part of the Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing, has acquired rights to patents relating to vehicle magnetic braking and induction moto ... Continue reading
Rhino Off-Road Vehicles at Las Vegas SEMA Truck Trend Proving Ground October 31st - November 3, 2006
Sep 20, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a business development company that acquires and consolidates outdoor activity based companies is pleased to announce that Rhino Off-Road Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary will be demonstrated at SEMA on the Truck Trend Proving Groun ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2006
- Most Trusted Name in Mapping and Directions Introduces Accurate, Simple-to-Use GPS for the Everyday Driver - SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 19 -- Rand McNally - the company known for 150 years for helping travelers safely get to and from their destinations - today introduced its latest mapping and navigation tool: the Rand McNa ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2006
Mopar mourns the passing of Greg Reeves, Engineering Manager for Dodge Motorsports and Mopar Performance Parts. Reeves suffered an apparent heart attack at his Michigan home on Sunday, September 17. He is survived by his wife Rosemary, his daughters Jamie and Jennifer, and his son, Justin. He also had a granddaughter, ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics' New 8bit Microcontrollers Reduce Overall Cost of Car Body Applications
Sep 20, 2006
New automotive MCU family increases the comfort and convenience for drivers and passengers GENEVA, Sept. 19 -- STMicroelectronics , a frontrunner in the impressive array of mechanical-electronic solutions which currently drive the automotive industry, today announced a new series of 8-bit microcontrollers providing bot ... Continue reading
New Research Reveals Strong Growth in Chinese Auto Aftermarket Business
Sep 19, 2006
Growth in vehicle parc and private ownership lead way for growing aftermarket SHANGHAI, Sept. 19 -- Parts and service in China's light passenger car market reached an estimated US$18.3 billion in 2005, driven by strong expansion of the vehicle parc, according to new research conducted by Technomic Asia, an internationa ... Continue reading
Visteon Launches Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free System on Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in China
Sep 19, 2006
SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 18 -- Visteon Corporation , a leader in vehicle audio and infotainment systems, has started production of a Bluetooth(R) hands-free system developed jointly with Parrot to equip the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in China. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The system is man ... Continue reading
Clarion Broadens Use of MaxxBass(R) in Powered Automotive Subwoofers
Sep 19, 2006
Waves Psycho-Acoustic Bass Technology Enables Small, High Performance Subwoofers for Space Limited Automotive Applications TOKYO and TEL-AVIV, Israel, Sept. 18 -- WAVES AUDIO LTD., a leading provider of audio signal processing technologies, announced today that Clarion has expanded its line of powered automotive subwoo ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2006
Unipart Logistics Selects SaviTrak(TM) to Provide Real-Time Information on the Location, Security Status and Condition of Containerized Cargo From Origin to Destination LONDON and BELMONT, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Unipart, one of Europe's largest logistics service providers, recently began tracking Jaguar car parts in real- ... Continue reading
QUALCOMM and Continental Sign CDMA2000 Telematics Module License Agreement
Sep 19, 2006
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated , a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, and Continental AG (Continental), a leading global automotive supplier, today announced that they have entered into a CDMA2000(R) telematics module license a ... Continue reading
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