Cooper CS3 Touring Tire Wins Global 2013 GOOD DESIGN Award
Jan 22, 2014
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced today that its new CS3 Touring tire has earned a 2013 GOOD DESIGN⢠Award from the Chicago Anthenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Cooper was one of 700 recipients of the award selected from several t ... Continue reading
BuyAutoParts.com Receives $18.6 Million in Funding
Jan 21, 2014
BuyAutoParts.com, an online auto parts retailer based in San Diego has received funding from investment groups Gladstone Investment Corporation and Gladstone Capital Corporation totaling $18.6 million. ... Continue reading
Supportive Government Policies and Fuel-Efficient Tires to Drive Malaysian Tyre Market
Jan 20, 2014
Growing demand for hybrid cars as a result of government initiatives to drive the tyre market in Malaysia over the next five years Malaysia's favorable government policies, coupled with political and economic stability, and the presence of well-developed infrastructural facilities, have attracted major international au ... Continue reading
Aaron's Announces Sale of RIMCO Stores
Jan 20, 2014
Aaron's, Inc. announced today the sale of all of the assets of its RIMCO operations to Rent-A-Wheel /Rent-A-Tire. RIMCO and Rent-A-Wheel/Rent-A-Tire stores offer consumers the sales and lease ownership of automobile tires, wheels, and rims. ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Will Pursue New Revenue Streams beyond Vehicle Sales in 2014
Jan 18, 2014
Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Will Pursue New Revenue Streams beyond Vehicle Sales in 2014 ... Continue reading
Sino Legend Responds to ITC Decision; Allows Continued U.S. Import of Tires Using SL-1801 Tackifier
Jan 17, 2014
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) today issued a substantial modification to its initial determination in the Sino Legend (Zhangjiagang) Chemical Co., Ltd. and SI Group Inc. intellectual property case. The Commission ruled that the majority of SI Groupâs alleged trade secrets are unprotectable, and rej ... Continue reading
Michelin's Revolutionary Tread Design Evolves To Maintain Grip Even When Worn
Jan 16, 2014
Today at the North American International Auto Show, Michelin introduced the MICHELIN® Premier® A/S tire with revolutionary new EverGrip⢠technology, which provides drivers with exceptional levels of safety even as their tires wear down. Even when worn, the MICHELIN Premier A/S with EverGrip⢠technology ... Continue reading
GM Expects Profits to Rise in 2014 on New Vehicles
Jan 15, 2014
General Motors Co. forecasts modest global industry growth in 2014 driven by the United States, China and Europe. Based on this outlook and the introduction of key vehicles globally, the company expects its total earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) adjusted to be modestly improved with improved underlying operating ... Continue reading
Introductory Price Ending for the mPower JUMP IT!
Jan 15, 2014
mPower Technologies Inc. (http://mpowertech.com/), the consumer products division of mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: XDSL), announced today that the introductory price for the mPower Jump It is coming to a close. Robust demand from distribution partnerships has confirmed the market value of the emergency portable jum ... Continue reading
Ford and Its Tier 1 Suppliers Source More Than $10 Million from MEDC Matchmaking Summit
Jan 15, 2014
More than 20 Michigan small businesses are awarded contracts with Ford and its Tier 1 suppliers 2013 Pure Michigan Business Connect Ford Matchmaking Summit opened the door to additional procurement opportunities that may not have been previously available to Michigan suppliers Ford has successful history of bringing to ... Continue reading
VL Automotive Introduces Destino Concept at Detroit Auto Show
Jan 14, 2014
VL Automotive of Auburn Hills, Michigan, held the world premiere of its Destino two-door hard top convertible touring coupe Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show today. The Destino Red concept, based on the Fisker Karma chassis and re-designed by former General Motors vice chairman Bob Lutz, now jo ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2014
Faurecia (na.faurecia.com) is making its first-ever appearance in connection with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit by exhibiting green, light and personalized innovations during press days Jan. 13-16, with an emphasis on bringing high-end features to midmarket vehicles. Faureciaâs display at t ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Is Entering a New Golden Era of Innovation
Jan 13, 2014
The global automobile industry is entering a new golden era of innovation and advancement, and the ability to innovate in four key areasâpower train, lightweight materials, connectivity, and active safety and assisted drivingâwill be a major factor in individual carmakers' success in the years ahead, accordin ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Issues Statement Regarding Production at Chinese Joint Venture Plant
Jan 11, 2014
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today issued the following statement regarding reports that production of Cooper brand tires has resumed at the Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Tire (CCT) joint venture facility in Rongcheng, China. ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2014
Exclusively for visitors to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES, January 7 â 10, 2014) Mercedes-Benz is taking an unconventional approach to showing the new C-Class. An augmented reality app brings the car to life on the show stand, providing visitors with a digital preview of the vehicle prior to its world premier ... Continue reading
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