Hella Offers View of Advanced Driver Safety Technology
Jun 9, 2006
DETROIT, June 8 -- Several advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) developed by Hella could create a comprehensive solution to reduce accidents and fatalities on America's roadways, according to a company executive speaking at the 2006 Ward's Auto Interiors Show. Hella's ADAS strategy combines a number of technologie ... Continue reading
Disney-Pixar Cars Merchandise Zooms into Malls
Jun 7, 2006
GLENDALE, Calif.--June 7, 2006--Disney Store has become a major pit stop for fans of Cars, the high-octane, animated Disney--Pixar summer feature directed by John Lasseter. In stores now, Disney Store introduces exclusive Cars merchandise, including character-inspired toys, apparel and fun accessories, with new items a ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2006
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 6 -- Despite knowing that driving and talking on a cell phone at the same time is dangerous, and that it is safer to use a hands-free device to hold the cell phone, a large majority of drivers with cell phones still talk on the cell phone and drive at the same time. This is especially true with yo ... Continue reading
Michael Nemeroff Joins Oil-Dri's Board of Directors
Jun 7, 2006
CHICAGO, June 6 -- Oil-Dri Corporation of America announced today that Michael Nemeroff, President of Chicago-based law firm Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, P.C. was appointed to its Board of Directors. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020417/ODCLOGO ) "It is with great pleasure that we welcome Michael N ... Continue reading
The Brabus Tuning Package For The Updated 2007 Mercedes E-Class
Jun 6, 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on June 6, 2006 at 10:30 AM CST It's been only two months since Mercedes announced the second coming of the E-Class, an updated version of the widely popular sedan that features a number of new revisions. More power, slightly enhanced styling, and a wealth of new electrical components ar ... Continue reading
Make Father's Day a Ferrari Happy Day for Your Dad!
Jun 6, 2006
LONDON, June 6 -- - ATTN. Feature Editors - Give Your Dad his Very Own Dream Car...a Radio Controlled Ferrari by Nikko UK Has Dad always dreamed of owning a Ferrari? Well make his dreams come true, look no further on Father's day than at the radio control Ferrari supercars by Nikko UK, the UK's leading distributor of r ... Continue reading
Bob Lutz Opens 13th Annual Auto Interiors Show Tomorrow in Detroit
Jun 6, 2006
DETROIT, June 6 -- General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz kicks off the 13th annual Auto Interiors Show tomorrow at Cobo Center with a keynote address on the power of interiors to help rebuild an automotive brand. His talk on "Conquering Inner Space: Revitalize Your Brand by Refining Interior Design" will lead off two d ... Continue reading
New Ford S-Max And Galaxy Debut At Mobility Roadshow
Jun 6, 2006
ESSEX, England - June 6, 2006: The new Ford S-MAX and Galaxy seven-seaters will be the leading attractions at the Mobility Roadshow 2006, the world's largest outdoor mobility event for disabled and elderly people, their carers and families. The exciting new additions to the Ford range will be among no fewer than 21 veh ... Continue reading
Avis is First Rental Car Company to Offer Mobility Scooters With Car Rentals
Jun 6, 2006
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 6 -- Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today announced a new pilot program that will give customers the ability to rent a mobility scooter and have it waiting in the trunk of their next rental vehicle or delivered to the customer's location. Mobility scooters are four-wheeled, lightweight, battery-oper ... Continue reading
New Innovation : " Driver's 3rd Eye"
Jun 6, 2006
Monitor and Pre-alarm the whole car power system for Drivers -Charging System Alarm -Regulator System Alarm -Alternator System Alarm -Battery Capacity Alarm 1. Just plug it into cigarette lighter socket, then " Driver 3rd Eye" start monitoring the whole car power system for Drivers. 2. It doesn't like voltage meters. B ... Continue reading
Jun 6, 2006
TAIPEI, Taiwan--June 6, 2006-- By Combining msystems' mDOC H-series Embedded Flash Drive With Centrality's Atlas Navigation Processor, a Fully-Loaded, High-Performance, Reliable GPS System Can Be Designed for a Relatively Low Cost msystems , a leader in smart personal storage, and Centrality Communications, a leading p ... Continue reading
Wavecom and Peiker Co-Suppliers of Wireless Capabilities to BMW
Jun 6, 2006
ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France--June 6, 2006--Wavecom SA (PARIS:AVM) (ISIN:FR0000073066), and Peiker Acustic today announced that the BMW group will integrate hands-free telephone capability into its 7 series line of passenger cars using a Peiker Acoustic GmbH & Co. dashboard with embedded Wavecom wireless technology. The ... Continue reading
Clarion Announces the Promotion of Adam Thomas to Vice President of Marketing
Jun 5, 2006
GARDENA, Calif., June 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, announces the promotion of Adam Thomas to Vice President of Marketing. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a ) Adam's increased responsibility encompasses all Marketing activitie ... Continue reading
Crash Data Confirms Child Safety Seats, Boosters Offer Survival Advantage to Child Passengers
Jun 5, 2006
PHILADELPHIA, June 5 -- A new study has found that children who were using child restraints were 28 percent less likely to be killed in a crash than children who were wearing seat belts alone. Published today in The Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, the research from the Center for Injury Research and Prev ... Continue reading
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Tire Rated Tops 'Down Under'
Jun 5, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, June 5 -- All-round ultra-performance by Dunlop's award-winning SP Sport Maxx tire has gotten noticed again. This time, accolades are rolling in from Down Under. Wheels magazine, Australia's oldest and biggest-selling new-car bible, named the Dunlop ultra-performance tire as the "best all-rounder" among ni ... Continue reading
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