Hitachi, Clarion to Boost Cooperation in Car Information Systems Business
May 25, 2005
Tokyo (JCNN) - On May 23, Hitachi and Clarion announced that they have agreed to strengthen their existing cooperative relationship in the field of car information systems (CIS). By leveraging each's expertise in the respective field, the companies will develop competitive products including car navigation systems with ... Continue reading
MBI Publishing Company, SPEED Channel Launch Internet Bookstore Partnership
May 25, 2005
ST. PAUL, Minn.--May 24, 2005--MBI Publishing Company and SPEED Channel formally announced today the kickoff of a new Internet bookstore partnership, in which Motorbooks.com, MBI's automotive enthusiast-driven consumer site, provides product, merchandising, customer service and fulfillment for SPEED's online bookstore, ... Continue reading
SEMA Celebrates Passage of Anti-Counterfeiting Bill by U.S. House of Representatives
May 25, 2005
WASHINGTON--May 24, 2005--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for taking an important step in the global battle against counterfeiting. Yesterday, the House unanimously passed the "Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act" (H.R. 32) which provides additiona ... Continue reading
Ford, Visteon Ask UAW to Back Restructuring Deal That Would Allow Spinoff of Unprofitable Plants
May 24, 2005
DETROIT May 24, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that United Auto Workers union leaders approved a restructuring plan for Visteon Corp. on Tuesday that would allow the struggling auto supplier to spin off 15 unprofitable plants, union officials said. Under the plan, former Visteon parent Ford Motor Co. ... Continue reading
2005 FIA Formula One World Championship Round 7: Grand Prix of Europe
May 24, 2005
May 27-29 Preview MICHELIN READY – WHATEVER THE WEATHER The 2005 Formula One world championship is entering its most intense phase – this Sunday’s Grand Prix of Europe is the second of eight races compressed into only 11 weekends. Hot on the heels of its Monaco GP victory last weekend – its four ... Continue reading
House Passes Bill To Crackdown on Auto Parts Counterfeiters
May 24, 2005
Washington DC May 24, 2005; AIADA reported that the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill which promises to crack down on auto parts counterfeiters, reports The Detroit News. “The bill, spearheaded by U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg, R-Bloomfield Hills, would give law enforcement authorities new powers ... Continue reading
ABI Research Examines Japan's Latest Navigation Offerings: What Features Translate To Other Regions?
May 24, 2005
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--May 24, 2005--It's common industry knowledge that Japan is the dominant region for in-vehicle navigation, sporting a larger market itself than most continents, and product offerings that are far more advanced. May is traditionally the month when Japanese aftermarket vendors announce their new navigati ... Continue reading
May 24, 2005
- Fourth Quarter Net Income Increases 36%; Comparable Store Sales up 4.5% - - Annual Reported EPS is a Record $1.35 - - Annual EPS is $1.39 Excluding Impact of Lease Accounting Revision - ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 24 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today ann ... Continue reading
Road Trip!: NAPA Recommends Planning Ahead This Summer To Prevent Heat-Related Breakdowns
May 24, 2005
ATLANTA--May 24, 2005--NAPA AUTO PARTS encourages summer travelers to prepare their vehicles for the wear and tear caused by high temperatures, as summer road trips can be as stressful for cars as for the people operating them. Hard driving combined with heat from the highway and stop-and-go traffic can cause parts to ... Continue reading
Monster iCruze Now Shipping Latest iPod Accessory, Throughout U.S.
May 24, 2005
BRISBANE, Calif.--May 23, 2005--Monster(R) is proud to announce that iCruze(TM) is now shipping and available via multiple dealers nationwide. The iCruze, which connects directly to a car's stereo, is Monster's latest iPod(R) accessory, which allows consumers to play their entire music collection through their car audi ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Keith Oreson as Senior Vice President, Human Resources
May 24, 2005
ROANOKE, Va., May 23 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced today that Keith Oreson has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Mr. Oreson also will join the Company's Executive Committee and will r ... Continue reading
Kia Adds Spectra5 Sport Tuning to Spectra Sedan
May 24, 2005
Spectra SX is Most Recent Addition to the New Spectra Lineup IRVINE, Calif., May 23 -- When Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the all-new Spectra5 five-door last year, it was billed as "the sportiest Kia ever." Today, the Spectra5 shares that title with the newest addition to the growing Kia product portfolio, the 20 ... Continue reading
State Officials Demo Measures for Safe Memorial Day Travel
May 23, 2005
National Share the Road Safety Program Visits Lexington to Save Lives on Kentucky Highways On a typical day as many as 80,000 vehicles travel I-75 through Lexington. Most automobile drivers were never taught what they can do to avoid an accident with a tractor-trailer. Who: Transportation Cabinet Secretary Bill Nighber ... Continue reading
AAA Charges Ahead in Solving One of America's Most Common Roadside Emergencies This Summer
May 23, 2005
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 23, 2005--Just in time for this year's busy summer travel season, AAA, the nation's leader in providing roadside assistance, would like to remind motorists about an innovative service that will help them stay on track and beat the heat. During the summer months of June, July, and August, AAA expects ... Continue reading
May 23, 2005
A unique automobile: highest level of individualisation - Maybach Exelero Show Car handed over to Fulda Reifenwerke The Maybach high-performance show car "Exelero" was unveiled to the world for the first time yesterday afternoon in the Tempodrom in Berlin. The 700-hp two-seater with a V-12 biturbo engine is a unique cu ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
