Startup Aims to Change the Way We See Brake Lights Forever
May 21, 2013
Vectolabs, LLC. is raising funds to launch their patent pending brake light system they believe will change the brake light forever. Dubbed the Adaptive Perceptible Deceleration Indicator (APDI) by engineers at this innovative company, the product is designed to reduce the risk of rear end collisions by enhancing visib ... Continue reading
May 17, 2013
Improvements in lithium ion (Li-ion) battery technology are helping to accelerate the worldwide market for electric vehicles (EVs). In the last few years, automakers have shifted from nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries to Li-ion batteries. This shift represents a major endorsement of Li-ion chemistry and its ability ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Automotive Seating receives Manufacturing Leadership 100 Award
May 16, 2013
Johnson Controls Automotive Seating, a global leader in automotive seating and seat components, was recently recognized by Manufacturing Executive, a global association for manufacturing executives, with its Manufacturing Leadership 100 (ML100) Award in the Global Value Chain category. Johnson Controls was honored for ... Continue reading
Bosch Continues Growth Path in North America
May 15, 2013
In spite of a cooling global economy in 2012, strong sales in the company's Automotive Technology and Industrial Technology sectors contributed to an 8.1 percent annual sales increase for Bosch in North America --the largest year-over-year increase among regions with a Bosch presence for that year. According to Mike Ma ... Continue reading
May 15, 2013
Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to helping automotive consumers and dealers connect online, has named Paul LeRose, Internet Sales Director of Pauly Toyota in Illinois, the Autobytel Dealer of the Month for April 2013. 'Paul and his team have created an online car buying experience that mirrors the dealership's f ... Continue reading
May 14, 2013
International Rectifier, IR , a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a family of automotive-qualified COOLiRFET MOSFETs delivering benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on)) for heavy load applications including electric power steering (EPS), braking systems and other heavy loads on internal combu ... Continue reading
Cummins Power South launches new diesel engine technician training program
May 14, 2013
Cummins Power South (CPS) recently launched a new comprehensive diesel engine training program. The three-month graduate program, entitled CPSUniversity (CPSU), is designed to provide rigorous in-depth training on Cummins Heavy-Duty and Mid-Range engine products and is currently being offered to diesel engine technolog ... Continue reading
Corrected: Tire Recall Exposes Need for Tire Destruction
May 14, 2013
Kumho Tire's recent scramble to find thousands of recalled tires that were resold to used tire dealers, instead of being scrapped, underscores the need for a total destruction system for unsafe tires, says the inventor of CompacTire. Last week, the Vietnamese tire company and Liberty Tire Recycling, one of the nation's ... Continue reading
Autoliv Introduces New Safety Cameras
May 14, 2013
The new Autoliv system will help vehicle manufacturers meet the new test criteria that EuroNCAP recently announced to promote Autonomous Emergency Braking, Intelligent Speed Assist, Lane Departure Assists and Pedestrian Protection. Autoliv's new active safety system can also be used for four additional applications. Au ... Continue reading
Goodyear Holds Grand Opening of New Global Headquarters
May 12, 2013
Cutting a ribbon featuring the pattern of a tire tread, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company held the "Grand Opening" of its new Global Headquarters here today. Goodyear Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Kramer, Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor and Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic made brief remarks before leading a ri ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Schedules 2013 First Quarter Press Release and Conference Call for May 15, 2013
May 10, 2013
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ("SORL" or "the Company"), a leading supplier of brake and control systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the 2013 first quarter ended March 31, 2013, on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 before the market opens. Management will ... Continue reading
AAPC Statement on Japan's Currency Hitting 100 Yen to the U.S. Dollar
May 9, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. May 9, 2013; American Automotive Policy Council President Matt Blunt issued the following statement today on Japanâs currency reaching 100 yen to the U.S. dollar. âThe depth of Japanese currency manipulation has reached a new low. Japanâs monetary policies aimed at weakening the yen cont ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces First-Quarter 2013 Results; Accelerates Value Creation
May 9, 2013
Achieved significant year-over-year financial improvement Sales of $1.86 billion, up $139 million Net income attributable to Visteon of $69 million, up $98 million Adjusted EBITDA of $170 million, up $27 million Sustained strong cash position while creating value Cash from operations of $122 million, up $103 million ye ... Continue reading
Smart Parking Reimagined - Parker 4.0 Drives Into App Store!
May 8, 2013
PR Newswire FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 8, 2013 FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 8, 2013 -- Streetline, Inc. today unveiled a new release of its award-winning parking guidance application, Parkerâ⢠by Streetline. Parker 4.0 is now available for the iPhone and features a clean, updated design; an easy-to-use side panel ... Continue reading
Vehicle Battery Protection Is Not Only an Activity for Winter Months, Reminds CTEK
May 8, 2013
Car maintenance is often front of mind during the colder months, but CTEK, a global battery care brand, is reminding vehicle owners to protect their batteries all year round to avoid the requirement of an early replacement or an inconvenient breakdown this summer. As reported by almost all chief breakdown organisations ... Continue reading
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