ATX CEO Predicts Telematics Will Forever Change the Way Cars Are Serviced, Sold
Apr 12, 2005
DETROIT, April 12 -- Steve Millstein, president and CEO of ATX Group, the world's second largest telematics service provider to the automotive industry, told attendees of the annual SAE World Congress yesterday that the telematics industry is in the midst of a transition to a business model centered on data-centric, vR ... Continue reading
Eleven Suppliers Win Prestigious 2005 Automotive News PACE Awards
Apr 12, 2005
DETROIT, April 12 -- Eleven automotive suppliers won 2005 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Mich. Two automotive manufacturers were also honored with the first-ever Automotive News PACE Innovative OEM Collaborator Awards durin ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 -- BorgWarner Inc. was named a 2005 Automotive News PACE Award winner at a ceremony yesterday in Detroit. The award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance. BorgWarner was recognized for its DualTronic(TM) clutch and contr ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2005
-- What: AAA's Great Battery Roundup(R) is a recycling campaign to collect "stray" vehicle, motorcycle, boat and small plane batteries for recycling and supporting a local environmental group. Batteries will be accepted April 16-23 at 96 collection locations throughout the Southland. For every battery collected, the AA ... Continue reading
AutoZone Names Brad Bacon Executive Vice President of Store Operations and Commercial
Apr 12, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 11 -- AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, today announced Brad Bacon, currently Senior Vice President of Store Operations, has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Store Operations and Commercial. Mr. Bacon, who joined AutoZone in 2003, begins his new duties today. He will ... Continue reading
Earth Day is Perfect Day to 'Be Car Care Aware'
Apr 12, 2005
It Pays to Make Your Car More Environmentally Sound BETHESDA, Md., April 11 -- With National Car Care Month and Earth Day both being held in April, motorists now have the ideal occasion to make sure their vehicles are environmentally friendly and running efficiently to save money at the gas pumps, according to the Car ... Continue reading
GE Expands Production Capacity to Meet Strong Demand for Advanced NXT Silane used in Silica Tires
Apr 12, 2005
WILTON, Conn.--April 11, 2005--GE today announced that it has expanded its capacity for high technology silanes used in the production of silica tires and other high-performance products. Using a proprietary process designed by GE engineers, production start-up commenced in the third quarter of 2004, and last week addi ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Partners With Rockford Fosgate to Offer Premium Audio System With Aftermarket Quality
Apr 12, 2005
Renowned Audio System to Be Factory-Installed in New 2006 Eclipse CYPRESS, Calif., April 11 -- Mitsubishi Motors and Rockford Fosgate have teamed up to offer a high fidelity, high output audio system for the all-new 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, set to hit dealers on Memorial Day weekend in May 2005. A leader in aftermarket ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Discuss New Technologies, Industry Opportunities at 2005 SAE World Congress
Apr 12, 2005
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 11 -- Dana Corporation announced today that several of its executives and engineers will address emerging technologies, as well as challenges facing the auto industry, at the 2005 SAE World Congress, April 11-14, in Detroit. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Chuck Heine, pre ... Continue reading
Champion's New Nitrogen Compressor Package April 2005
Apr 12, 2005
PRODUCT RELEASE New from Champion – The Nitrogen Advantage, a complete nitrogen tire inflation system A Gardner Denver Product Princeton, IL, April 11, 2005 - Champion has added the new nitrogen to Champion’s Advantage line of products. Engineered to meet the rugged demands from tire filli ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Announces Ratification of Contract With Union
Apr 11, 2005
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 11 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that the United Steelworkers of America Local 752L ratified a new 5 year contract in a vote on Sunday, April 10. The new contract agreement brings an end to the strike in the Company's Texarkana, Ark. tire manufacturing facility and the first union ... Continue reading
EP NTZ Introduces TransProtector Magnetic Micro Filter
Apr 11, 2005
Easy-to-Install Filter Offers Better Performance, Longer Wear INKSTER, Mich., April 11 -- A new level of protection against contamination of transmission and power steering fluid -- already proven in OEM applications in the U.S. and Europe -- is now available to the aftermarket. The TransProtector(R) magnetic micro fil ... Continue reading
2005 SAE: Hella Develops Headlamp Prototype With LEDs
Apr 11, 2005
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 11 -- Leading automotive lighting supplier Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., is introducing a headlamp prototype that will use a white light-emitting diode (LED) system for high beam, low beam, vehicle sidemarkers and daytime running lights (DRLs). The new LED technology is part of a technical presentation ... Continue reading
Automakers Like Grammer Child Booster Seat
Apr 11, 2005
TROY, Mich., April 11 -- A patented integrated child-booster seat developed by Grammer AG-Automotive is attracting interest from child- safety advocates and automotive product development engineers. Booster seats are now mandated by law in 28 states and the District of Columbia to properly position youngsters between 4 ... Continue reading
Bosch Addresses Broad Array of Pressing Automotive Issues During 2005 SAE World Congress
Apr 11, 2005
WHAT: Bosch associates will participate in four panels during the 2005 SAE World Congress. Topics that will be addressed include optimizing the supplier role in vehicle launches, near-term to next generation automotive technology, and implications for conducting business in China. PANEL DETAILS: Monday, April 11 Panel ... Continue reading
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