Tire Industry Presses For Ruling on Tire Expiration Dates As Automakers Issue Replacement Warnings
Jun 14, 2005
Washington DC June 14, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that debate is brewing between the tire industry and a few automakers who say new tires should come with expiration dates, reports The Detroit News. In a June 10 letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Rubber Manufacturers Asso ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2005
ATLANTA--June 14, 2005--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPEM), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company, today announced it signed a non-binding letter of intent for the acquisition of Just Inc., a company that operates emission testing centers under the name Just Emissions & Inspect ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2005
High Signal Sensitivity Also Allows Cost-Effective Automotive Applications HEILBRONN, Germany and THALWIL, Switzerland, June 14 -- Atmel(R) , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, and u-blox AG announced today the availability of a new GPS weak signal tracking technolog ... Continue reading
Date Set for 2005 Big Boys Toys & Travel Show; Northwest Event Follows National Tradition
Jun 14, 2005
SEATTLE--June 13, 2005--The Big Boys Toys & Travel Show will be held October 28-30, 2005, at Qwest Field Plaza, adjacent to Qwest Field and Safeco Field at the south end of downtown Seattle. The family-friendly show will be similar to other "Big Boys" shows across the U.S., spotlighting the latest and greatest in lifes ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 13, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19117) has announced the addition of Protecting Motorists from the Hijacker to their offering. Whilst amateur thieves still target older vehicles with poor security, professional thieves have adapted their methods to steal ... Continue reading
Two Integrated Technologies Designed to Save Children's Lives in Auto-Related Back-Up Incidents
Jun 14, 2005
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.--June 13, 2005--Sense Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SNSG) -- In 2005, a record number of children's lives have been lost as a result of auto-related back-up incidents. SUVs, minivans, and like vehicles, have huge blind spots as a result of their high profiles and design. They are sold as family vehicles, ... Continue reading
Sirius Now Available Nationwide on Select Lexus Vehicles and Toyota's Land Cruiser
Jun 13, 2005
- Toyota Offers SIRIUS as Post-Production or Dealer Installed Option Starting Today with 2005 Lexus LS430, Lexus ES330, and 2006 Lexus LX470, and Land Cruiser Vehicles - Program Scheduled to Expand to Additional Toyota and Lexus Vehicles this Summer NEW YORK, June 13 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Toyot ... Continue reading
DENSO Establishes New Company in Tianjin, China to Produce Car Navigation Systems
Jun 13, 2005
TOKYO, June 13 -- DENSO Corporation announced today that it has established a new company to produce car navigation systems in Tianjin, China. The new company, DENSO (Tianjin) ITS Co., Ltd., begins production in February 2006. Established with an initial capital investment of US$700,000 (76 million yen), DENSO (Tianjin ... Continue reading
Rosta International to Build China Factory
Jun 13, 2005
* $100 Million Facility will Support Expansion into U.S. and Europe TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 13 -- Rosta International Limited (Rosta), a leading China-based manufacturer of steel and aluminum wheels for the automotive original equipment and aftermarket industries, announced today that it is investing $100 million (U.S.) i ... Continue reading
Rosta International to Establish North American Headquarters
Jun 13, 2005
Names U.S. Executives to Global Team TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 13 -- Rosta International Limited (Rosta), a leading China-based manufacturer of steel and aluminum wheels for automotive manufacturers and the aftermarket industry, announced today that it will open a sales and engineering facility in Michigan to support its gl ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: RFID in Manufacturing: The Race to Radio-Tag is Heating Up
Jun 13, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 13, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19080) has announced the addition of RFID in Manufacturing: The race to radio-tag is heating up in manufacturing to their offering. RFID is a technology with huge potential in manufacturing. With multiple applications leadi ... Continue reading
Acura Real Time Traffic Coverage Expands
Jun 13, 2005
Tampa and Orlando Traffic Coverage Available in the 2005 Acura RL TORRANCE, Calif., June 13 -- The real time traffic service in the 2005 Acura RL luxury performance sedan will expand to cover the Tampa and Orlando metro markets, the division announced today. Starting June 15, RL owners will receive construction, accide ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Traffic to Launch in Two New Markets
Jun 13, 2005
Personalized, Real-Time Traffic Data Will Be Available for Orlando and Tampa, FL in June 2005 CHICAGO, June 13 -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, will begin offering its NAVTEQ Traffic(TM) solution in Orlando and Tampa, Florida in June 2005. NAV ... Continue reading
Navicom Begins Manufacturing New GPS Unit
Jun 10, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 10 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom has began manufacturing the new Navitraq V GPS unit which will be ready for shipping this summer. The production, which is taking place here in the U.S., has been underway for at least a week. The company's objective is to ... Continue reading
American Capital Invests $56 Million in Buyout of Unwired Technology
Jun 10, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., June 9 -- American Capital Strategies Ltd. announced today it has invested $56 million in the buyout of Unwired Technology LLC, a leading designer, marketer and supplier of wireless headphones for automotive entertainment systems. American Capital's investment takes the form of a senior term loan, senior ... Continue reading
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