Popularity of Aftermarket Parts a Mounting Threat to OEs
Dec 1, 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Collision repair components are growing at a rate double that of most automotive wear replacement components. In the past, the dealer channel was the avenue of choice for replacement components in North America, but with the establishment of aftermarket certification organizations such as ... Continue reading
Webasto Supplemental/Parking Heater Now Available on Ford F-Series Diesel Pickups
Dec 1, 2005
BlueHeat(R) Fuel-Operated Heater Eliminates the Need to Idle for Warmth FENTON, Mich., Nov. 30 -- In a first for North America, Webasto's BlueHeat(R) Fuel-Operated Heater (FOH) is now a dealer-order option on all Ford F-250 through F-650 pickups equipped with the Powerstroke diesel engines. The BlueHeat(R) FOH provides ... Continue reading
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit against Shelby and Unique Performance
Nov 30, 2005
DALLAS--Nov. 30, 2005--United States District Court Judge S. James Otero granted a Summary Judgment on November 15, 2005, bringing an end to the lawsuit filed by Denise Halicki and some of her business entities against Unique Motorcars, the parent company of Unique Performance, Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., a wholly ... Continue reading
Mercedes To Drop SBC Brake System
Nov 30, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 30, 2005 at 10:30 AM CST It's being reported today that Mercedes is dropping their Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) from some of their models, starting with the E- Class. The SBC system has been a chronic thorn in Mercedes' side. Manufactured by the Robert Bosch Group, the SBC ... Continue reading
Car Battery Maintenance: To Water or Not to Water?
Nov 30, 2005
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 30 -- In millions of vehicles, lead-acid batteries start people on billions of journeys every day. Yet as car engines become more complex and the technology of automotive batteries advances, motorists seem to be confused about the proper maintenance of the batteries under their hoods. The article, " ... Continue reading
Earphones With Patented Acoustic Isolation System Provides Increased Comfort and Protection
Nov 30, 2005
PINEVILLE, N.C.--Nov. 29, 2005--The buzz of cars speeding around the track is one of the most exciting sounds in car racing. It's also the most uncomfortable - and potentially damaging. To protect the comfort and hearing of race fans, Outside the Box, Inc. introduces the new RaceQuiet(TM) Earphones. "Our new RaceQuiet ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2005
NEW YORK & LAUSANNE, Switzerland--Nov. 29, 2005--IMD: -- Automotive, Technology And Internet Sectors Most Vulnerable To Foreign Competition; -- US Policies Needed To Increase US Talent Pool Of Science And Engineering Graduates; -- Apple Computer, Google and 3M Top List Of Most Innovative Companies The results of a quar ... Continue reading
Toyota Upgrades Features and Increases Auto-Dimming Mirror Availability on 2006 Sienna
Nov 29, 2005
ZEELAND, Mich., Nov. 29 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, today announced that it has begun shipping a three- mirror, automatic-dimming system for the 2006 Toyota Sienna. Gentex auto-dimming mirrors automatically darken to reduce glar ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2005
VIENNA, Austria--Nov. 29, 2005--TTAutomotive, TTTech's subsidiary for FlexRay(TM) solutions, has joined the AUTOSAR development partnership as a premium member. TTAutomotive will focus on FlexRay software modules that comply with AUTOSAR specifications to advance FlexRay-based Time-Triggered Architecture (TTA) in the a ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Increases Ownership in Turkish Joint Venture
Nov 28, 2005
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, November 28 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that it has increased its ownership stake in its Turkish aluminum wheel joint venture, Jantas Aluminyum Jant Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (a.k.a. Jantas Aluminum Wheels), with operations in Manisa, Turkey. "Increasing our stake in this joi ... Continue reading
The Coming Wave in Automobiles: Advanced Engines and Electronics for Automotive Applications
Nov 28, 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 28, 2005; The Technical Insights Group at Frost & Sullivan (http://www.technicalinsights.frost.com ) is pleased to announce its exclusive interactive analyst briefing presentation on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 3:00pm EST. Research Analyst Rajesh Kannan has been tracking emerging automotive ... Continue reading
Four U.S. Drivers Advance to Dunlop Drivers Cup World Finals
Nov 28, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 28, 2005; Dunlop USA's two teams may be claiming "home field advantage" in the international Dunlop Drivers Cup World Finals, scheduled for March 20-28 in California, but they also have renewed respect for European precision driving skills. The top scoring U.S. teams consist of Albert Andrade, store m ... Continue reading
RepairOne(R) Expands Headquarters
Nov 28, 2005
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 28, 2005; RepairOne® Automotive Concepts LLC has completed an expansion of its Daytona Beach, Fla. headquarters. Including the addition of a national training facility, the expansion was initiated in anticipation of increased franchise demand, as RepairOne® continues to expand throughout Flo ... Continue reading
Goodyear DuraSeal Commercial Tire Technology Seals Award
Nov 28, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 28, 2005; Goodyear's DuraSeal commercial tire technology has been selected to receive Construction Equipment magazine's Top 100 Award Rod Sutton, editor in chief at the magazine, said editors considered about 700 product introductions before picking DuraSeal technology for the award. The Goodyear Tire ... Continue reading
Delphi and GM Agree to Accelerate Discussions
Nov 28, 2005
TROY, Mich., Nov. 28, 2005; Delphi Corporation today announced it will accelerate its discussions with General Motors regarding Delphi's restructuring efforts. Delphi said that GM has agreed to temporarily forego previously agreed-to 2006 price reductions on components provided by Delphi, to provide interim financial s ... Continue reading
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