News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Goodyear, Pilot Expand Pilot Truck Care Center Agreement

Jun 30, 2006

AKRON, Ohio, June 29 -- In a move to fortify its commercial tire and service network, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that its Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC subsidiary has signed an exclusive agreement to develop and operate truck service centers at Pilot Travel Centers LLC locations. (Logo: h ... Continue reading

Oki Environment Technologies Releases Ozone Air Cleaner for Automobiles

Jun 29, 2006

Tokyo, June 28, 2006; Aki Tsukioka, JCN Staff Writer reported that Oki Environment Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oki Electric Industry, announced on June 27 that it has released the Kaiteki My Car (OZ-1), an ozone generator for use in automobiles that was developed in collaboration with OHNIT, an Okayama-b ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Provides Updated Financial Guidance

Jun 29, 2006

ROANOKE, Va.--June 29, 2006--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today is providing updated financial guidance for its fiscal second quarter, which ends July 15, 2006. For the quarter, comparable-store sales are now expected to in ... Continue reading

China Automotive Systems Forms Joint Venture to Produce Electric Power Steering Systems

Jun 29, 2006

WUHAN, Hubei, China, June 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it has set up a new joint venture to manufacture electric power steering (''EPS'') systems and components. The joint venture company, under the nam ... Continue reading

Visteon and Boston Acoustics Deliver Customized Audio on All-New Jeep(R) Compass

Jun 28, 2006

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 28 -- The premium audio system on the all-new 2007 Jeep(R) Compass can help guide the mood - whether it be upbeat, carefree or mellow - of any driver. Visteon Corporation , in partnership with Boston Acoustics(R), delivers a unique, premium audio system customized specifically for the Je ... Continue reading

Ricardo and Technology Management Inc. Collaborate on Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Project; Receive $1 Million Grant

Jun 28, 2006

VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., June 28 -- In an effort to help prevent engine idling and to significantly reduce noise, pollution and fuel costs for commercial and military vehicles, Technology Management Inc. (TMI), a leading Cleveland-based developer of modular solid oxide fuel cell systems, is collaborating with Ricardo -- ... Continue reading

Dunlop Drivers Cup Attracts Internet Auto Enthusiasts

Jun 28, 2006

AKRON, Ohio, June 28 -- Stories about people who meet on the Internet abound, but Dunlop Tire's Andy Traicoff and Janice Consolacion were pleasantly surprised last year. The pair met 12 people in Phoenix at the first-ever U.S. Regional competition of the Dunlop Drivers Cup. A dozen men and women were selected from more ... Continue reading

Nuance Communications Honored as Industry Leader

Jun 28, 2006

BURLINGTON, Mass.--June 28, 2006--Nuance Communications, Inc. , a global leader in speech and imaging solutions, today announced it has received the 2006 Growth Strategy Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan, a global business consulting company. The award recognizes Nuance's innovative technology and leadership posit ... Continue reading

Ford / AAA Student Auto Skills Competition

Jun 28, 2006

“Gentlemen, start your engines . . . if you can.” By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Fifty new Mustangs convertibles were neatly arranged on the expansive lawn in the shadow of Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, MI. It was a warm and hazy summer morning with a threat of thunderstorms. “Ge ... Continue reading

KleenAir Appoints Guy Saxton; Saxton Joins as Non-Executive Director

Jun 27, 2006

LONDON--June 27, 2006--KleenAir Systems Ltd, a leading provider of vehicle emissions management solutions, today announced the appointment of City Investor Guy Saxton as Non-Executive Director. Saxton is CEO of AngelBourse, a private equity investment community that helps angel investors to find, analyse and invest in ... Continue reading

DENSO Announces Senior Management Changes

Jun 27, 2006

TOKYO, June 27 -- DENSO Corporation announced the following management changes, which were voted upon at today's shareholders meeting. These changes are effective today. New Directors appointed to the Board: * Shinro Iwatsuki, Executive Vice President (from Senior Managing Director) * Oyuki Ogawa, Executive Vice Presid ... Continue reading

Progressive Government Policies to Drive Growth of Indian Automotive Sensors Market

Jun 27, 2006

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 27 -- The Indian government's move to make the installation of certain automotive sensors mandatory are driving rapid growth in all segments of the Indian automotive market. The compulsory use of sensors in all cars coupled with the decreasing cost of sensors has set the Indian automotive s ... Continue reading

Wheelfloat(TM) Aims to Revolutionize Auto Service Industry

Jun 27, 2006

New Wheel Dolly Simplifies Tire-Changing, Speeds Service, Reduces Injury Risk SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 27 -- Anyone who has ever changed a tire has wished there was a better way. Now, the creator of the Wheelfloat(TM) wheel dolly aims to make traditional tire-changing a thing of the past. The invention is a wish come tru ... Continue reading

Atlantis Holding Corp Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Eagle Automotive Group

Jun 27, 2006

TUSTIN, Calif., June 27 -- Atlantis Holding Corp (Pink Sheets: AHDG) has signed a letter of intent for the acquisition of Eagle Automotive Group, Inc. Terms of this acquisition are expected to be finalized in the near future and it is expected that Atlantis Holding Corp will purchase Eagle Automotive Group in exchange ... Continue reading

Dow Automotive and Audi Sport Making History at Le Mans

Jun 27, 2006

SCHWALBACH, Germany, June 27 -- Dow Automotive is pleased to share the good news that Audi Sport and Dow Automotive made history over the June 17-18 weekend with the first-ever diesel sportscar win at the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race in Le Mans (France). Supported by Dow Automotive's diesel particulate filter technol ... Continue reading