ATX President and CEO Addresses the Future of Telematics at 2005 SAE World Congress
Apr 4, 2005
WHAT: Steve Millstein, president and chief executive officer of ATX Group (http://www.atxg.com/ ), will discuss future trends in telematics, during a panel entitled The Next Generation of Automotive Electronics Entertainment, Business, and Convenience Systems. Millstein will focus specifically on vehicle relationship m ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2005
NEW YORK, April 4 -- Performance Motorsport announces that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has joined its Pro-RWD Nissan 350Z campaign for 2005. The BorgWarner Turbo/Westbury Nissan Pro-RWD 350Z will campaign Goodyear Eagle Dragway Special slicks for the entire 2005 season. With Goodyear Tires propelling the Z, Andr ... Continue reading
CEA Announces Collaboration with ''MOST'' to Develop Aftermarket Friendly Gateway
Apr 4, 2005
ARLINGTON, Va.--April 4, 2005--The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced it is working with the Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) Cooperation to help solve challenges associated with aftermarket integration of in-vehicle electronics. CEA is working to develop a gateway interface for aftermarket product ... Continue reading
Michelin Tires Found Safe and Not Defective by Riverside County California Jury
Apr 4, 2005
Claims of Defective Manufacturing Rejected LOS ANGELES, April 4 -- In a key automotive industry decision, a Riverside County, California jury has ruled that a LTX tire manufactured by Michelin North America, Inc., at the company's Dothan, Alabama plant was safe and not defective. "As we maintained throughout the trial, ... Continue reading
Upscale SUV Owners Get New Tire Choices From Bridgestone Firestone
Apr 4, 2005
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2005) – The Bridgestone® Dueler™ H/L Alenza has its root in romance. The name, that is. Evoking an elegant way to go forward, its tagline, “elegance with an edge,” is fitting for a tire that is designed to provide a stylish, graceful ride. More consumers will now be a ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Names Jean Brunol Senior Vice President, Business and Operations Strategy
Apr 4, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 4, 2005--President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont announced today the appointment of Jean Brunol as senior vice president, business and operations strategy and a member of the Strategy Board for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ), effective May 2, 2005. Mr. Brunol will be r ... Continue reading
Microheat Inc. Ships HotShot to General Motors for 2006 Model Cadillac DTS
Apr 4, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--April 4, 2005--Microheat, Inc., manufacturers of the revolutionary HotShot(R) hot washer fluid and windshield de-icing system, announced the first OEM shipment of HotShot to General Motors for installation on the 2006 Model Cadillac DTS, which will be available for sale later this year. Introdu ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Apr 1, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Bridgestone held the official opening today for a plant that produces rubber antivibration components for automobiles in China's Jiangsu Province. The plant is in the city of Changzhou, about 160 kilometers west of Shanghai. It began production in January 2005. Owner and ope ... Continue reading
ETV's VisiTyre TPMS Technology Pressures the Competition at the SAE 2005 World Congress in Detroit
Apr 3, 2005
Sydney, April 2, 2005 -- With the Final Ruling on the fitting of TPMS to all new light passenger vehicles sold in the USA due for release by the US Department of Transport’s NHTSA division on July 31, the Auto Industry will by law be required to integrate tyre pressure monitoring over what is likely to be a two y ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Introduces ADVAN Neova to the US
Apr 1, 2005
FULLERTON, Calif.--April 1, 2005--Instantly setting a new benchmark for street performance, the new ADVAN Neova was introduced in the US today as the first tire from Yokohama Rubber Company's ADVAN ultra-high performance brand. The ADVAN Neova is a maximum performance radial tire designed and developed for driving enth ... Continue reading
Wicked Signs With Carroll Shelby
Apr 1, 2005
Carroll Shelby and Wicked Motorsport Partner to Create COBRA/Shelby Sportswear, Part of Wicked's New Apparel Collection Designed for Men Who are Passionate About Cars PENNINGTON, N.J., April 1 -- Wicked Motorsport, an affiliate of Wicked Road Warrior Boots, has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Carroll Shelb ... Continue reading
Proper Tire Care Helps Keep Your Vehicle Rolling; GM Goodwrench Offers Expert Tire Maintenance Tips
Apr 1, 2005
April is Car Care Month DETROIT - Experts say that poor maintenance of a vehicle's tires is a risk no motorist can afford. During April Car Care Month, GM Goodwrench is reminding drivers of the importance of maintaining their tires to help avoid uneven wear, poor performance - or even blowouts, which may result in loss ... Continue reading
Matsushita Electric to Establish Car Electronics Companies in China
Apr 1, 2005
Tokyo (JCNN) - Matsushita Electric Industrial announced on March 30 that its in-house company Panasonic Automotive Systems (PAS) will establish Panasonic Automotive Systems (China) (PASCH) as an in-house company of Panasonic China, and Panasonic Automotive Systems Sales (China) (PASSCH) as an in-house company of Panaso ... Continue reading
Affinia Announces Sale of Beck/Arnley
Mar 31, 2005
ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 31 -- Affinia Group Inc. today announced the sale of its subsidiary, Beck/Arnley Worldparts Corp., to Heritage Equity Group, Inc. Heritage is a privately held company funded entirely by private investors, and in part by Beck/Arnley management. "We are extremely proud to see the great potential t ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Results
Mar 31, 2005
NEW YORK, March 31 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and for the year ended December 31, 2004. Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2004 were $181 million, compared to consol ... Continue reading
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