GM to Offer Simplest, Smartest Navigation System in North America
Aug 31, 2006
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Available on More Than Two Million GM Vehicles in 2007 DETROIT â General Motors announced today that for 2007, the company will fundamentally change driversâ access to navigation by offering more than two million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada with the first factory-installed, ... Continue reading
Sporty Scion The Scion tC Offers Tuner-Ready "Spec Package" For 2007
Aug 31, 2006
August 28, 2006 â Torrance, CA - The Scion tC, the best value in the sport coupe market, is offered in a new Spec Package model for 2007, aimed at the tuner segment with a lower price point than the standard model. "Thanks to its outstanding performance and value, the Scion tC has been a popular model with tuners, ... Continue reading
LA Deputy Sheriff 'Nabbed' for Dunlop Drivers Cup
Aug 30, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- A Los Angeles County deputy sheriff has been selected to participate in the Dunlop Drivers Cup driving challenge. Steve Woolem, 41, of Montebello, Calif., will be competing against 11 other amateur drivers at the U.S. Regional Qualifier in Danville, Va., on Sept. 11-15. Woolem said the Virginia ... Continue reading
El Paso Accountant Counts on Winning Dunlop Drivers Cup
Aug 30, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- An accountant for El Paso, Texas, residential home builder Roma Homes Inc. has been selected to participate in the Dunlop Drivers Cup driving challenge. Juan Copas, 32, also of El Paso, will be competing against 11 other amateur drivers at the U.S. Regional Qualifier in Danville, Va., on Sept. 1 ... Continue reading
Consolidation Wave Grips the Global Automotive Chemicals Industry
Aug 30, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 30, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c41402) has announced the addition of "Automotive Chemicals - Global Strategic Business Report" to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Chemicals in Millions of US$. The specific product ... Continue reading
Mobil 1 Selected for Newly Launched 2007 Acura RDX Luxury SUV
Aug 30, 2006
FAIRFAX, Va.--Aug. 30, 2006--ExxonMobil today announced that Mobil 1 has been selected as the factory and service fill motor oil for the new 2007 Acura RDX luxury SUV. Acura selected Mobil 1, the world's best selling synthetic motor oil, to meet the unique lubrication demands of the first-ever Acura turbocharged and in ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires, Serengeti Eyewear Make Tire Buying Stylish
Aug 30, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- The tire industry isn't looking through rose-colored glasses as motorists delay their tire purchases. But at least one tire brand is looking to cut the glare and ease tire baldness at the same time. Through Sept. 23, Dunlop is giving away $140 Serengeti eyewear with four select tires. ... Continue reading
Toyota To Market KDDI Driver Friendly Telephones
Aug 30, 2006
TOKYO, Aug 30, 2006; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Wednesday it has developed a mobile phone with KDDI Corp. that will make it easier for drivers in Japan to use its car navigation and other services. The phone, called "TiMO", will go on sale at the end of October and will be sold only at the automak ... Continue reading
Drivers Need to Focus on Driving and Minimize Distractions
Aug 30, 2006
Hands-Free Phone Kits Help Reduce Cell Phone Distraction AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30 -- It's August and the annual back-to- school migration has begun. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 75 million students of all ages will be heading to school in the next few weeks. Additionally, AAA estimates 35 million people will trav ... Continue reading
Annual Worldwide Sales of Factory-Installed Telematics Systems Push 12M Units by 2011
Aug 30, 2006
MINNETONKA, Minnesota--Aug. 30, 2006--According to Telematics Research Group, annual sales of cars in the U.S. with factory-installed telematics systems will grow from 2.9M units in 2006, to 5.4M in 2011. Worldwide annual sales will grow from 4.3M units in 2006, to 11.7M in 2011. Fueling this growth is GM's decision to ... Continue reading
Yulon Nissan Motors Chooses QNX for Next-Generation Telematics System in Taiwan
Aug 29, 2006
OTTAWA, Aug. 29 -- QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating systems and middleware for the in-car telematics and infotainment market, today announced that it is working closely with Yulon Nissan Motors and its partners Sin Etke Technology Co. Ltd, and Freescale Semiconductor to develop the next-generation T ... Continue reading
Local Transmission Company Rides Information Superhighway To Growth
Aug 29, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Aug. 29, 2006--Since 1978, Jim Peek's family has built their family business, Dartco Transmission, through good service and word of mouth. In the past few years, the supplier of industrial transmissions and parts has had to find new ways to market and operate their business in order to stay competitive ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Announces Intention to Purchase Wheel Supplier
Aug 29, 2006
Australia-Based Producer Brings Unique Capabilities MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a business sales agreement to purchase the majority of the assets of Castalloy, its Australian supplier of cast motorcycle wheels and hubs. The renowned U. S. heavyweight motorcycle m ... Continue reading
HotShot(R) Heated Washer Fluid System Featured on 2007 Full-Size Trucks and SUVs from General Motors
Aug 29, 2006
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 28 -- HotShot, the revolutionary hot washer fluid and windshield de-icing system, will be available on GM 2007 full-size trucks including the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra, scheduled for arrival in the fourth quarter of 2006. HotShot is currently featured in General Motors SUVs in ... Continue reading
Automotive Telematics to Experience a 25% CAGR to 2011, According to ABI Research
Aug 28, 2006
NEW YORK--Aug. 28, 2006--Automotive telematics and navigation--including both hardware and services--will experience strong growth in several world regions, generating in total revenues of $38.3 billion in 2011, according to a new study released by ABI Research. "Telematics and navigation systems are converging," says ... Continue reading
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