Pioneer Expands Navigation Product Lineup with New Portable Device
Apr 24, 2006
LONG BEACH, Calif.--April 24, 2006--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveiled the AVIC-S1, a compact and lightweight portable navigation device that gives drivers access to the entire map of the United States and Canada in a system slightly bigger than the palm of a hand. The highly anticipated system combines the ... Continue reading
5th Annual National Tire Safety Week Be Tire Smart!
Apr 24, 2006
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla., April 24 -- From April 23 to April 29, 2006 the Rubber Manufacturers Association is encouraging drivers to "Be Tire Smart - Play Your PART" during the fifth annual National Tire Safety Week because proper tire care can maximize vehicle safety, preserve tire life and save you cents at the gas pump. ... Continue reading
CarMax Technicians Provide Expert Advice for Spring Car Care
Apr 24, 2006
How to Help Your Car Shake the Winter Blues RICHMOND, Va., April 24 -- Spring has sprung and it's time to help your car shake those winter blues. To help you out, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has expert advice on how you can spruce up your car for spring. "The low winter temperatures can p ... Continue reading
CEA Reminds Drivers to Watch the Road and Drive Smart With the Help of In-Car Technologies
Apr 24, 2006
ARLINGTON, Va.--April 24, 2006--As the busy summer driving season nears, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)) is reminding drivers that mobile electronics can help them watch the road while keeping passengers entertained. Fiddling with items such as maps and dealing with unruly children are known driver distra ... Continue reading
Lithium Battery Systems Introduced by ZAP at Silicon Valley Maker Faire
Apr 24, 2006
SAN MATEO, Calif.--April 24, 2006--Advanced technology pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) (PCX:ZP) introduced its new Portable Energy products for powering handheld electronic devices at the Maker Faire 2006 in San Mateo, California, a unique Silicon Valley event that celebrates new technologies and their makers. Called ZAP(R) ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Announces Closure of Shreveport Automotive Facility
Apr 24, 2006
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--April 24, 2006--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today the closure of its Shreveport, La. lead-acid battery manufacturing facility, effective June 22, 2006. The facility manufactures automotive batteries for Ford Motor Company, among o ... Continue reading
One in Five Drivers Do Not Properly Check Tire Pressure
Apr 24, 2006
Regular Tire Care Can Improve Gas Mileage and Maximize Vehicle Safety WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that about one in every three cars has a significantly under inflated tire and that 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year as a result of ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2006
CHANDLER, Ariz.--April 24, 2006--Sense Technologies Inc.'s (OTCBB: SNSG) back-up safety mirror ScopeOut(R), designed by Phoenix inventor Lowell Martinson, has successfully been introduced into the leading auto dealership in Arizona. The pilot program launched in March at the Earnhardt Ford-Mazda dealership in Chandler, ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Feature Fuel-Cell Technologies at Hannover Fair
Apr 24, 2006
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 24, 2006 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it will feature a range of advanced fuel-cell technologies and capabilities at the Hannover Fair 2006, April 24-28, in Hannover, Germany. The stand will be located in Hall 13, Booth E84/3, in an area specifically dedicated to fuel cells. (Logo: http: ... Continue reading
Lubricant Delivers Boost to Mercedes-Benz V8 Engine of Team McLaren Mercedes
Apr 23, 2006
LONDON--April 23, 2006--Mobil 1 lubricants are providing additional power to the Mercedes-Benz engine of the Team McLaren Mercedes MP4-21 Formula One car for the 2006 season. Ron Dennis, Team Principal, Team McLaren Mercedes, Chairman and CEO, McLaren Group remarked: "Does Mobil 1 really improve the performance of the ... Continue reading
5th Annual National Tire Safety Week
Apr 23, 2006
Be Tire Smart! MERRITT ISLAND, Fla., April 22 -- From April 23 to April 29, 2006 the Rubber Manufacturers Association is encouraging drivers to "Be Tire Smart -- Play Your PART" during the fifth annual National Tire Safety Week because proper tire care can maximize vehicle safety, preserve tire life and save you cents ... Continue reading
Regular Tire Care Can Improve Gas Mileage and Maximize Vehicle Safety
Apr 23, 2006
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) encourages drivers to make the safest choices when it comes to their vehicle. Each year the last week of April is dedicated to tire care and as the fifth annual National Tire Safety Week is kicked off tomorrow, RMA along with more than 14,000 partners n ... Continue reading
Don Swearingen Joins Kia Motors America as Vice President, Parts Supply and Logistics
Apr 22, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--April 21, 2006--Don Swearingen will join Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) as vice president, parts supply and logistics at its U.S. headquarters in Irvine, Calif., effective Monday, April 24. With more than 30 years of automotive industry experience, Swearingen joins Kia after 10 years with Mitsubishi Mot ... Continue reading
Be Tire Smart Arizona! Regular Tire Care Can Improve Gas Mileage and Maximize Vehicle Safety
Apr 21, 2006
PHOENIX, Ariz., April 21 -- According to a 2006 survey, more than 80 percent of drivers do not properly check their tire pressure. For that reason, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) will be kicking off the fifth annual National Tire Safety Week this Sunday, April 23 and is encouraging Arizona drivers to be mor ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend
Apr 21, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 21 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable May 15, 2006 to stockholders of record on May 1, 2006. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. is a pr ... Continue reading
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