Market for Automotive Blindspot Monitoring Systems Visable
Jan 11, 2006
BOSTON--Jan. 10, 2006--The latest Strategy Analytics reports analyzing the market for automotive blindspot monitoring systems forecast that this market will grow to nearly 4 million units by 2012 as consumers seek better vehicular safety features, while manufacturers strive to offer compelling, differentiated products. ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2006
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.--Jan. 10, 2006--icarz, inc. announced today that General Parts Inc., the CARQUEST member headquartered in Raleigh, NC, now has over 1,200 stores live on the icarz system. Temple Sloan III, president of General Parts, commented "We have long envisioned being able to use technology as a competitive adv ... Continue reading
Alcoa Wheel Products Names Myers Big Wheel
Jan 11, 2006
CLEVELAND--Jan. 10, 2006--Alcoa Wheel Products (AWP) President Kevin Kramer announces today that effective immediately Tim Myers, 40, has been named vice president and general manager, Commercial Vehicle Wheels responsible for Alcoa truck wheel plants in Hungary, Mexico, Japan, Australia, Russia, and Cleveland as well ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Realigns its Wheel Groups
Jan 10, 2006
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today the strategic realignment of its wheel businesses to strengthen coordination and synergies worldwide. The move combines the Company's North American and International Wheel Groups, creating a newly formed Global Wheel Group. The Company als ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio to be Standard Equipment on the 2006 Scion xB Release Series 3.0
Jan 10, 2006
DETROIT and WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- XM Satellite Radio announced today that Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will include XM Satellite Radio as standard equipment on its new 2006 Scion xB Release Series 3.0. The xB Release Series 3.0 is making its debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show ... Continue reading
Chanin Capital Partners Opens Detroit-Area Office, Anchored by Automotive Industry Veterans
Jan 10, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10 -- Chanin Capital Partners, a leading specialty investment banking firm, today announced the opening of a Detroit-area office, which will be anchored by two veterans of the automotive industry. Anjan Chatterjee and Sanjeev Varma, Senior Advisors of Chanin Capital Partners, will lead the new Troy, M ... Continue reading
Fiero Store Uses GM Tools to Reintroduce Tail Lamp Lenses
Jan 10, 2006
Resurrecting Discontinued Parts Key to Fiero's Success STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Jan. 10 -- The Fiero Store, the world's largest distributor of OEM and aftermarket Fiero parts and accessories, recently added 1986-1988 Pontiac Fiero GT tail lamp lenses to its extensive catalog of officially licensed GM Restoration Parts. ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Announces 2007 Competition Theme
Jan 10, 2006
Designers Challenged to Focus on 'Road Safety for Everyone' DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Michelin announced the theme for its international vehicle design competition Michelin Challenge Design(TM)(MCD) today, asking entrants of the 2007 program to explore the future of transportation design using safety as the focus and inspira ... Continue reading
Visteon Closes $350 Million Term Loan
Jan 10, 2006
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that it has closed on a new 18-month secured term loan of $350 million. The new term loan, which will expire on June 20, 2007, replaces the company's $300 million secured short-term revolving credit facility that expired on Dec. 15, 2005. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
Car-care Products Developed With Nanotechnology
Jan 10, 2006
Eagle One Expands Line of Car-Care Products Developed With Nanotechnology New Products Include Spray Wax, Protectant, Wheel Polish Eagle One, which introduced the first liquid polish and wax using advanced nanotechnology in 2004, has again utilized the cutting-edge science to develop three new car-care products which a ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Potenza Concept Tires Concepts in Detroit
Jan 10, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 9, 2006) – Bridgestone Corporation has equipped two concept vehicles with custom-made Bridgestone® Potenza™ tires that will be displayed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, held January 8-22, 2006 in Detroit. The unique Bridgestone brand tires were built in coopera ... Continue reading
Rockford Corporation Provides Premium Audio System for 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Jan 9, 2006
Vehicle Introduced at NAIAS DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- Rockford Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors North America announced today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) that the all-new 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder will include a factory installed Rockford Fosgate audio system. The Spyder is the second Mitsubish ... Continue reading
CCG Retained by Amerityre for Investor Relations and Strategic Communications Program
Jan 9, 2006
LOS ANGELES and BOULDER CITY, Nev., Jan. 9 -- CCG Investor Relations and Strategic Communications today announced that it has been retained by Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) , a developer of technologies for safer and more environmentally-friendly tires for automotive, truck, and industrial markets, to pr ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group & Apple Announce iPod Integration
Jan 8, 2006
Over Three Million Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge Automobiles to Support iPod Connectivity in 2006 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW, DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The Chrysler Group today announced that it will be the first American automaker to provide full iPod integration as an option in most of its 2006 models, with over three ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2006
Virtual Newsroom Offers 24-7 Access to Latest News from Michelin North America GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 8 -- Journalists can often tell time by their deadlines because they loom at all hours of the day. To make it easier for reporters to research and compile stories, Michelin North America has created a virtual newsroom ... Continue reading
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