TRW Automotive Unveils Advanced Integrated Safety Technologies at IAA, Frankfurt
Sep 15, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- (IAA Booth F18, Hall 8) -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today unveiled its integrated safety systems platform at the IAA exhibition taking place in Frankfurt, Germany. The Company introduced a suite of technologies that integrate active and passive systems supported by TRW's broad range ... Continue reading
EnTire Solutions, LLC Tire Pressure Monitoring System Fitments
Sep 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- EnTire Solutions, LLC launched its first TPM system as standard equipment on the 2004 Acura MDX and currently supplies several U.S., European, and Asian manufacturers with direct TPM systems. A list of these fitments includes: * 2004 Honda Odyssey * 2005 Acura RL * 2005 Acura TL * 2005 H ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor to Move Ride Control Operation to Mexico, Reduces Workforce in Chickasha, Oklahoma
Sep 14, 2005
TROY, Mich., Sept. 14 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that it plans to move the shock and strut portion of its manufacturing operations from the Chickasha, Okla., U.S. facility to its plant in Queretaro, Mexico. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) The company met with employees today t ... Continue reading
Voorhees Named VP of Finance for Goodyear's North American Tire
Sep 14, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Marc O. Voorhees as vice president of finance for North America. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Voorhees comes to Goodyear from Eastman Kodak Company, where he was most recently operations manager, Digital & Film Imaging ... Continue reading
Six Drivers Pursue Off-Road Dunlop Drivers Cup in Germany
Sep 14, 2005
PHOENIX, Sept. 14 -- A Washington police pursuit driving instructor, Manhattan courier, Detroit advertising executive, Little Rock SBC telephone network engineer and a pair of Discount Tire store managers have qualified for the Dunlop Drivers Cup Off-Road Camp in Germany. The six amateur drivers beat out 18 competitors ... Continue reading
Study by Preh Automotive Explores New Designs for Vehicle Interior Controls
Sep 14, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 14 -- The results of a new study, unveiled by Preh Automotive at the 61st International Frankfurt Auto Show IAA, demonstrate better ways to improve the "human-machine interface" (HMI) by reducing the number of burgeoning driver controls for system functions in the vehicle interior space. In e ... Continue reading
Navicom Unveils New GPS Personal Locator Device
Sep 14, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 14 -- NowAuto Group today introduced the Navicom GPS Personal Locator device. It's a revolutionary full-featured GPS unit with the capability for unlimited GPS tracking/locating, E911-emergency feature, push button concierge service, two-way voice speakerphone, programmable buttons for one-touc ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has recently demonstrated that its AtmoPlas(TM) microwave atmospheric plasma technology can be used to initiate combustion in an internal combustion engine. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) Dana is highlighting the technol ... Continue reading
TRW/Goodyear Create Enhanced Electronic Stability Control System Thanks to 'Talking Tires'
Sep 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the joint development of a new system that will automatically adjust the performance parameters of a vehicle's electronic stability control (ESC) system based on the dimensions and other characteristics ... Continue reading
October Designated Fall Car Care Month
Sep 14, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 14 -- To focus motorists' attention on the importance of preparing their vehicles for the upcoming winter months, the Car Care Council has designated October as Fall Car Care Month (FCCM). "Fall is an ideal time for a vehicle reality check up. Summer vacations are over, students are back in school ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Launches Monotube Shock Absorber With Innovative Valve Technology
Sep 14, 2005
Product Will Debut on New Ford Focus ST FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- Tenneco Automotive today launched a monotube shock absorber with an innovative Monotube Blow Off (MTBO) valve that offers improved tuneability, damping consistency and durability. The new Ford Focus ST, which will be introduced in Europe later this ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Unveils Diesel Fuel Vaporizer
Sep 14, 2005
New Emissions Technology Reduces Cost of Filter Materials by 15 Percent FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) Emissions Technologies business has unveiled new technology for more reliable, low-cost diesel particulate filter regeneration that will be read ... Continue reading
BMW and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Extend Exclusive Relationship
Sep 14, 2005
- All BMW Models Included - Factory Programs Continue on BMW 3,5,6, 7 Series and Include One Year Bundled Subscription NEW YORK and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 13 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio and BMW of North America, LLC today announced an agreement that extends SIRIUS' exclusive relationship with BMW through August 2008 ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2005
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 13 -- . Visteon Corporation announced today that it has signed definitive agreements with Ford Motor Company, outlining terms and conditions of a new business arrangement announced by the two companies on May 25, 2005. Visteon and Ford anticipate closing the transaction on Oct. 1. (Logo ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2005
TROY, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Three new technologies from Delphi Corp. are helping the new Range Rover Sport achieve levels of dynamic performance and comfort that are widely regarded as setting new standards for a high-performance SUV. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The combination of adva ... Continue reading
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