Car Cover Made of High-Tech Evolution(R) Fabric Protects Your Car From Damaging Sun Rays
Jun 22, 2004
ROSWELL, Ga., June 22 -- It's easy to protect your car from the sun's UV rays which can fade paint colors, cloud and crack the clear coat, reduce gloss, and damage interior components, according to Bruce Williamson, a nonwovens fabric expert from Kimberly-Clark. Williamson says one of the best ways to prevent UV damage ... Continue reading
Apple & BMW Unveil the First Seamless Integration of iPod and Car Audio System
Jun 21, 2004
CUPERTINO, Calif. and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 21, 2004; BMW announced the BMW iPod® Adapter, the first seamless integration between iPod and a car audio system. The new system developed by Apple and BMW enables drivers to seamlessly use their iPod in BMW's 3 Series, Z4 Roadster, X3 and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles a ... Continue reading
Black Market in Stolen Car Parts Booms
Jun 21, 2004
PHILADELPHIA--June 21, 2004--Recent reports note popular cars are stolen and stripped of parts that are easily sold on the U.S. black market and/or shipped to other black markets in Europe, Central or South America. The most theft-prone vehicles are the 1995 Saturn SL, 1998 Acura Integra and 1994 Saturn SL. Their parts ... Continue reading
Parts Retailer Offers Tips to Prepare Motorists for the Summer Season
Jun 21, 2004
PHILADELPHIA--June 21, 2004--With summer fast approaching and vacationers planning family trips and long drives, it is more important than ever that vehicles be in the best possible condition to handle the rigors of summer driving. The Pep Boys --Manny, Moe & Jack would like to give motorists the information they need ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2004
What: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans, U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, and U.S. Ambassador to China Clark Randt, Jr. Evans, Chao and Randt will tour Johnson Controls' newest Beijing Johnson Controls Automotive Components Company facility in Beijing, which manufactures seat systems and components for Daimle ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Results for 2004's First Quarter
Jun 18, 2004
* Record sales of $4.3 billion * Segment operating income up significantly * Net loss reduced 60% AKRON, Ohio, June 18 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2004, including record sales, higher unit shipments and segment operating income, and a smaller net loss ... Continue reading
Visteon Joins NASCAR Star Bill Elliott and Ray Evernham in Teleconference
Jun 18, 2004
When: Tuesday, June 22 11:00 a.m. Eastern Call In #: 800.867.4953 ID code T622 What: Visteon's Greg Gyllstrom, vice president and general manager of North America and Asia Aftermarket Operations, will join Ray Evernham and driver Bill Elliott to announce details of the Brickyard 400 and a primary sponsorship of the tea ... Continue reading
Industry Panel Focuses Attention for 'Eyes On Design'
Jun 18, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., June 18 -- Visteon Corporation will join the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology in hosting an "Eyes On Design" industry panel discussion on interior and exterior design. The panel will consist of design experts from the College for Creative Studies, automakers and suppliers. The focus will be on interi ... Continue reading
Telematics Supplier Guidepoint(TM) Adds New Expeditors
Jun 18, 2004
Expands Distribution to Car and Truck Dealers in Va., N.C., Fla. PONTIAC, Mich., June 18 -- GPSi, LLC today announced it has signed agreements with several expeditors to distribute and install the Guidepoint(TM) aftermarket telematics system to car dealers in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. The Pontiac, Mich.-ba ... Continue reading
Ten-Day Countdown Until New Jersey Goes Hands-Free
Jun 18, 2004
Verizon Wireless Reminds Wireless Users to Get Ready to Comply with New Law MORRISTOWN, N.J., June 18 -- New Jersey motorists have until next week to get ready to comply with a new state law requiring drivers to use hands-free devices when talking on their wireless phones. Starting July 1, 2004, motorists could face a ... Continue reading
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System Can Save Automakers More Than $500 Million, Intertech Says
Jun 17, 2004
Uses Same Passive Technology in Electronic Retail Tags NORWOOD, Mass.--June 17, 2004--A new technology for monitoring tire pressure could save U.S. automakers complying with the TREAD Act more than $500 million a year, according to the inventor, David A. Vogel, Ph.D., president of Intertech Engineering Associates, Inc. ... Continue reading
Delta Air Lines Launches Promotion With Michelin(R)
Jun 17, 2004
SkyMiles(R) program members can now earn miles when purchasing a set of tires ATLANTA, June 17 -- Delta Air Lines today announced a special program with Michelin North America Inc. that allows SkyMiles program members to earn miles when they purchase four Michelin tires. SkyMiles program members may earn 2,500 miles by ... Continue reading
University of Tennessee Team Wins Award at FutureTruck Competition
Jun 17, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., June 17 -- Visteon Corporation , a sponsor of the FutureTruck 2004 competition, salutes the team from the University of Tennessee, winner of the Visteon Award, given to the team that demonstrated the most innovative use of electronics in its FutureTruck vehicle. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/pr ... Continue reading
Bob Dickman Tire Center supplying next generation SmarTire for RVs to Country Coach
Jun 16, 2004
RICHMOND, BC, June 16, 2004; SmarTire Systems Inc. today announced that its distributor, Bob Dickman Tire Center, is supplying the Company's products to Country Coach Inc. as standard equipment on the Prevost line and as an option on their other lines. SmarTire for RVs is the next generation tire pressure monitoring sy ... Continue reading
SmarTire Secures $5 Million Order To Supply Taiwanese Tour Bus Industry
Jun 14, 2004
RICHMOND, BC, June 14, 2004; SmarTire Systems Inc. announced today that the Company in conjunction with its Master Distributor in China, Beijing Boom Technology Co. Ltd., has finalized a major sales order with its exclusive dealer in Taiwan, Chu Chang International Ltd. The order valued at approximately $5 million invo ... Continue reading
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