News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Johnson Control's Seats and Overhead System for the New Jeep Commander

Jun 22, 2006

BURSCHEID, Germany, June 22 -- - Greater Flexibility for the Chrysler Jeep Commander With the new Chrysler Jeep Commander, the whole family can look forward to off-road tours, because it has three rows of seats that can accommodate up to seven persons simultaneously. The seats have been developed by Johnson Controls, o ... Continue reading

Jury Rules That Gerdes is Not Violating Stant Gas Cap Patents, Reports Fulwider Patton LLP

Jun 22, 2006

LOS ANGELES--June 22, 2006--Fulwider Patton LLP today announced that a jury in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Indiana determined that the version of Gerdes GmbH's fuel cap sold to General Motors currently and for the last several years did not infringe any valid claim asserted by U.S.-based Sta ... Continue reading

Microsoft Wins Best Telematics Solution Award at Telematics Detroit 2006

Jun 22, 2006

New in-Car Software Platform Delivers Hands-Free Communication, Voice-Activated Digital Music Playback and Navigation in a Cost-Effective Package REDMOND, Wash., June 22 -- The Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) for Automotive platform was named Best Telematics Solution at the Telematics Detroit 2006 conference and exhibit ... Continue reading

Goodyear Announces Winner of Nationwide Contest to Name Newest Blimp

Jun 22, 2006

Ohio Resident Wins Use of a Goodyear Blimp for a Day AKRON, Ohio, June 21 -- In a gala event held at its Wingfoot Lake Airship Hangar today, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company christened its newest airship: Spirit of Innovation. Matthew Harrelson of Uniontown, Ohio submitted the winning name in the company's "Name the ... Continue reading

Goodyear Christens Newest Blimp Spirit of Innovation

Jun 21, 2006

Concludes First Nationwide Naming Contest AKRON, Ohio, June 21 -- In a spectacular event held today at its Wingfoot Lake Airship hangar, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company christened its newest blimp. After more than a year of construction and testing, as well as two months of operational flights bearing only its FAA d ... Continue reading

Spirit of Innovation Name Pleases Goodyear Chairman

Jun 21, 2006

Innovation a Critical Part of the Company's Evolution AKRON, Ohio, June 21 -- Goodyear Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Keegan said he could not have been more pleased with the name that Uniontown, Ohio, resident Matthew Harrelson suggested for the company's newest airship . . . Spirit of Innovation. (Logo: htt ... Continue reading

Goodyear to Exit Segments of Private Label Business in North America

Jun 21, 2006

AKRON, Ohio, June 21 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it is withdrawing from certain segments of the private label tire business in North America. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Jonathan D. Rich, president of Goodyear's North American Tire business, said, "Today's ... Continue reading

Acacia Technologies Acquires Patent Portfolio for Telematics Technology

Jun 21, 2006

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--June 21, 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 patents relating to the rapidly growing field of telematics. Telematics re ... Continue reading

BP is on the Hunt for the Next Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic

Jun 21, 2006

CHICAGO--June 21, 2006--Starting today, BP is launching its second annual Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic contest. BP is searching under the hoods of cars and trucks nationwide to find the top auto technician in America. The grand prize winner will take home $25,000, a year's worth of Amoco Ultimate premium fuel and wil ... Continue reading

New Solar Gard Automotive Window Film Hits the Market

Jun 21, 2006

Offering complete range of products from clear on glass to traditionally dark SAN DIEGO, June 21 -- Solar Gard Supreme and Solar Gard Ultra Performance, the newest industry-leading, sun-protective automotive window film lines are now available in the U.S. The new Solar Gard offerings give consumers exceptional solar co ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Announces Sale of Gabriel South Africa Light Vehicle Aftermarket Ride Control Business

Jun 21, 2006

TROY, Mich., June 20 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the sale of Gabriel South Africa, its Light Vehicle Aftermarket (LVA) Ride Control business in Cape Town -- which includes the sale of the Gabriel trademark in designated African countries -- to Control Instruments Group Limited, which is listed on the JSE Limi ... Continue reading

Rostra Introduces Custom Designed Cruise Control System For Toyota Yaris

Jun 20, 2006

LAURINBURG, NC - June 20, 2006: Rostra Precision Controls Inc. has introduced a fully electronic Drive by Wire Custom Cruise(r) Control System for the 2006-2007 Toyota Yaris. A system is available for both manual and automatic transmissions. The Rostra Yaris Cruise Control System features all traditional cruise control ... Continue reading

NHRA Newsmakers: June 19, 2006

Jun 20, 2006

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world’s fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS * HONEYWELL EXTENDS NHRA SPONSORSHIP: Honeywell Consumer Products Group has extended its partnership with NHRA, renewing two official sponsorships and continuing its title sponsorship of a popular event in the NHRA POWERade Drag Rac ... Continue reading

Alpine Motorsports Club in Pennsylvania Makes Helmets Mandatory for Cycle Members

Jun 19, 2006

SAYLORSBURG, Pa.--June 19, 2006--Alpine Motorsports Club, a members-only club for driving enthusiasts scheduled for construction next year, announced today that helmets will be mandatory for all motorcycle riders driving on the club's 4.2-mile mountain road course when the private club opens in Saylorsburg, PA, in the ... Continue reading

AutoTrader.com Sponsors Sports Writer's Alternatively-Fueled Record-Breaking Road Trip

Jun 19, 2006

Vegetable oil-driven car to travel more than 40,000 miles to visit 260 baseball parks in 215 days ATLANTA, June 19 -- AutoTrader.com, the smarter place to buy and sell a car, announces its sponsorship of Major League Baseball writer Joe Connor's summer cross-country road tour of 260 baseball parks in 215 days. Connor w ... Continue reading