News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

News from USWA: Steelworkers at Bridgestone-Firestone Begin to Prepare for Possible Strike

Mar 8, 2005

PITTSBURGH--March 8, 2005--The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) will begin conducting strike preparation sessions today in Des Moines, Iowa (Local 310); LaVergne, Tennessee (Local 1055) and Russellville, Arkansas (Local 884). Five other locals involved in master contract negotiations with Bridgestone/Firestone (BF ... Continue reading

Dunlop Sponsors Amelia Island, Fla., Concours d'Elegance

Mar 8, 2005

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 8 -- Dunlop Tires, one of the world's leading high-performance tire brands, announced today that it is the sole tire sponsor for the 10th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance on March 11-13. Warren Croyle, marketing manager for Dunlop consumer tires, will present The Dunlop Award for the m ... Continue reading

Sony Selects RadioScape's State of the Art Digital Radio Module Design

Mar 8, 2005

LONDON--March 8, 2005--Sony Corporation has chosen RadioScape's RS350A(TM) DAB module design as the basis for its upcoming automotive DAB radios. The RS350A module is designed for the challenging environment of automotive applications and provides DAB functionality for existing radio designs. "We are delighted that one ... Continue reading

Modine Achieves Production Milestone in Unique Relationship with SOGEFI S.p.A. to Supply Oil Filter Cooling Modules to European Automotive Industry

Mar 8, 2005

RACINE, Wis. & BONLANDEN, Germany--March 8, 2005--Marking an innovative and growing technology and product relationship, Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in applied thermal management, announced today the milestone shipment of its 1,000,000th oil cooler to the Filtration Division of SOGEFI S.p.A. for the a ... Continue reading

Magellan RoadMate 700 Wins iF Product Design Award

Mar 8, 2005

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--March 8, 2005--Thales, a leading global provider of Magellan GPS products and the renowned Hertz(R) NeverLost(R) vehicle navigation system, announced today that its best-selling Magellan RoadMate 700 portable vehicle navigation system is the recipient of the highly regarded iF Product Design Award. ... Continue reading

Price Not a Big Factor in Selecting Vehicle Service Provider

Mar 7, 2005

AAIA Study Reveals Consumer Insights BETHESDA, Md., March 7 -- Quality and trust were the top two criteria for consumers when selecting a service provider for their vehicle, according to a recent study on the DIY and DIFM aftermarket by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Cost of service ranked seve ... Continue reading

Volkswagen to Offer SIRIUS on New 2005 Jetta

Mar 7, 2005

SIRIUS Satellite Radio to be Offered as Factory Installed Option Beginning This Month NEW YORK, March 7 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Volkswagen will offer SIRIUS as a factory installed option on the new 2005 Volkswagen Jetta beginning this month. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991118/NYT ... Continue reading

The Timken Company Sponsors 'Engineer of the Year' Award

Mar 7, 2005

CANTON, Ohio, March 7 -- The Timken Company announced today its sponsorship of Design News' "Engineer of the Year" award. Timken and the former Torrington Company have had a long-standing tradition of sponsoring the program since its inception in 1987. Readers of Design News, a leading trade magazine covering mechanica ... Continue reading

Arie Luyendyk Jr. Helps Break Barriers

Mar 7, 2005

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--March 7, 2005--David Keaveney, CEO of MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP), announced today Arie Luyendyk Jr. will join its advisory board to assist management in breaking barriers in the motor sports industry. Keaveney stated, "The implementation of our advisory board certifies that MotorSports Em ... Continue reading

Toshiba Highly Integrated, High-Performance Single Chip CD-MP3 Processors

Mar 7, 2005

Introducing TC94A60MFG, the World's First Single-Chip ATRAC CD Decoder SAN FRANCISCO, March 7 -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced a pair of highly integrated, high- performance CD-MP3 devices that enable playback of CD and multiple compressed audio formats from a single chip. Designat ... Continue reading

Wagner Brake Brand Extends Into Severe-Duty Category

Mar 7, 2005

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--March 7, 2005--Wagner Brake Products(R), a leading brand of replacement friction and related components for passenger vehicles, has introduced a complete line of premium disc brake pads and shoes for fleet, school bus, emergency vehicle, utility and other severe-use applications. Wagner components ar ... Continue reading

TI Automotive Wins Big in Asia-Pacific Region

Mar 7, 2005

WARREN, Mich., March 7 -- Six major auto manufacturers have awarded contracts to TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of fluid storage and delivery systems. During the last four months Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Toyota, Nissan, Volvo and Renault have awarded to TI Automotive programs representing a combine ... Continue reading

Durakon to Provide Cargo Covers and Side Storage Boxes for Next Generation of Chevrolet Avalanche

Mar 7, 2005

Renewal of Contract Reaffirms Durakon's Value to GM Trucks LAPEER, Mich., March 7 -- Durakon Industries, a leading provider of thermoformed products and paint film technology to the automotive industry, today announced that General Motors awarded Durakon as the exclusive supplier of twin-sheet, thermoformed cargo cover ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors North America Enters Into Agreement With SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Mar 7, 2005

SIRIUS First Available as Factory Installed Equipment on All-New 2006 Raider NEW YORK and CYPRESS, Calif., March 7 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America today announced an exclusive agreement with SIRIUS Satellite Radio to offer satellite radio as a factory-installed option in various Mitsubishi models. (Logo: http://www. ... Continue reading

National Marketing Campaign Supports 'Midas Touch' Maintenance Package

Mar 7, 2005

ITASCA, Ill.--March 7, 2005--Midas, Inc. is launching a month-long marketing campaign today using high-profile television exposure in support of its first-ever national promotion of maintenance services at more than 1,600 Midas shop in the United States. The "Midas Touch" maintenance package includes an oil change, tir ... Continue reading