Latest news releases for Automotive from Business Wire EON 2008-07-25T09:16:31Z http://eon.businesswire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://eon.businesswire.com/atom10/automotive.xml 2008-07-22T04:00:32Z AutoRevo (autorevo.com), the leading provider of on-demand marketing software for the automotive industry, today announced the appointment of Melissa Maxey as Director of Marketing. (Business Wire EON Jul 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/marketing/autorevo/prweb1133084.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/marketing/autorevo/prweb1133084.htm 2008-07-15T10:35:01Z IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for July for all cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The monthly ranking reveals an increasing array of auto rebates and incentives extending to all makes and models, with no end in sight. (Business Wire EON Jul 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/intellichoice/toyota/prweb1110374.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/intellichoice/toyota/prweb1110374.htm 2008-07-07T15:55:01Z As gas and food prices continue to rise, more and more families are struggling just to make ends meet. To address these concerns, Uniroyal® Tire has partnered with consumer advocate and family-savings expert Kimberly Danger to help educate Americans on easy ways to keep more money in their wallets. Working together, the pair will offer a year-long series of advice, eBooks and instructional videos; all are available for free on Uniroyal.com. (Business Wire EON Jul 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/danger/uniroyal/prweb1082444.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/danger/uniroyal/prweb1082444.htm 2008-06-30T06:35:01Z PremierGarage, the nation’s largest garage enhancement provider, makes it possible for homeowners to get the garage of their dreams, without concerns about harming the environment. The company’s innovations in floor coatings and wood cabinetry put them at the forefront of environmentally-conscious design for those looking to transform or remodel their garage. (Business Wire EON Jun 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/premiergarage/systems/prweb1064404.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/premiergarage/systems/prweb1064404.htm 2008-06-25T07:15:02Z ActiveAccess (http://www.activeaccess.com), a digital content delivery platform offered by BIA Information Network (BIN), has added real-time lowest local gas prices through a partnership with GasBuddy.com (http://www.gasbuddy.com) to the desktop applications it creates for consumers and businesses. (Business Wire EON Jun 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/activeaccess/gasbuddy/prweb1054214.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/activeaccess/gasbuddy/prweb1054214.htm 2008-06-13T10:20:02Z IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for the month of June for all cars, trucks, and SUVs. Big auto rebates continue to reflect a well-reported steep drop in sales for trucks and SUVs. However, IntelliChoice.com’s June list also showed that rebates can also be found on smaller and more fuel efficient vehicles. (Business Wire EON Jun 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/intellichoice/toyota/prweb1024124.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/intellichoice/toyota/prweb1024124.htm 2008-06-09T10:00:04Z Steve Mattie, founder and president of Transport Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of highly customized enclosed trailers and truck conversion motor homes in Montoursville, Pa., remembers when he and his colleagues saw little use for a computer, as the trailer and motor home industry was decidedly low-tech. (Business Wire EON Jun 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/business/transport/prweb1010254.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/business/transport/prweb1010254.htm 2008-06-09T12:15:01Z Hertzler Systems Inc. announced today the availability of a new landmark research report by the Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE:HSS). The report reveals that Best-in-Class manufacturers realize 24% more On Time Deliveries, have a 30% higher level of OEE, a 29% higher overall Yield, and enjoy 33% higher profit margins when compared to Laggard manufacturers. (Business Wire EON Jun 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/hertzler/systems/prweb1010994.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/hertzler/systems/prweb1010994.htm 2008-06-02T10:31:27Z Freescale Semiconductor has introduced advanced silicon technology designed to help automakers improve fuel efficiency while reducing harmful emissions. Last week, the company launched a new family of 32-bit Power Architecture (www.power.org) microcontrollers (MCUs) with integrated emissions control technology. The company also announced its commitment to supporting the EcoCAR Challenge (www.ecocarchallenge.org), a new international collegiate vehicle engineering competition focused on developing the next generation of eco-friendly cars. (Business Wire EON Jun 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/freescale/automotive/prweb990024.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/freescale/automotive/prweb990024.htm 2008-06-02T10:29:58Z Mark Martino, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Maaco, a household brand with a 36-year history, announced today that the company is launching a historic new initiative for the franchising industry. The nearly 500 strong North American network of franchised collision repair and auto painting centers pledges to buy back the franchisee’s business, at the franchisee’s election, if he or she does not achieve a reasonable sales level 15 months from their grand opening. (Business Wire EON Jun 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/maaco/business/prweb990384.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/maaco/business/prweb990384.htm 2008-06-02T10:37:22Z Hertzler Systems Inc., a leading provider of real-time data acquisition and analytics software, has just released GainSeeker Suite Version 7.7. The new version enhances the product's Enterprise Dashboard module and expands capabilities for analyzing and reporting data. (Business Wire EON Jun 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/gainseeker/suite/prweb991104.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/gainseeker/suite/prweb991104.htm 2008-05-30T03:05:01Z Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to a wide range of industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that SASO, the Saudi Arabian Standards Organisation, have recently accredited its electrical laboratory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Business Wire EON May 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/saudi/intertek/prweb985194.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/saudi/intertek/prweb985194.htm 2008-05-28T12:00:03Z Cal-Bay Intl Inc. (Pink Sheets:CBAY) today announced that its Board of Directors had voted to effect a reverse split of the Company's common stock. (Business Wire EON May 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/bay_intl/statement/prweb979964.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/bay_intl/statement/prweb979964.htm 2008-05-23T10:20:01Z SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA Automotive Digital: (Business Wire EON May 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/automotive/price/prweb969604.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/automotive/price/prweb969604.htm 2008-05-22T07:00:01Z As the weather warms up, the open road invites us to jump in our vehicles, roll down the windows and turn up the radio. But with gas prices high, drivers are looking for ways to enhance their fuel economy before hitting the pavement. (Business Wire EON May 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/fuel_economy/vehicle/prweb966404.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/fuel_economy/vehicle/prweb966404.htm 2008-05-20T05:05:02Z Tuning its proprietary iCoupler® digital isolation technology to meet the reliability and quality needs of emerging electric-hybrid vehicles, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is introducing a family of digital isolators designed to operate in today’s electrically challenging automotive environment. Unlike the relatively low-voltage signals powering most in-car entertainment, safety, and power train systems, hybrid-vehicle batteries can operate at voltages in excess of 600 V, which creates a need to galvanically isolate system-critical electronics. Analog Devices’ new ADuM120xW, ADuM130xW and ADuM140xW digital isolators were developed for electric-hybrid vehicle systems, such as motor drives and battery management systems. These new iCoupler products are the first digital isolators to carry an AEC-Q100 qualified –40°C to +125°C automotive temperature rating. (Business Wire EON May 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/analog/devices/prweb958664.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/analog/devices/prweb958664.htm 2008-05-20T06:00:05Z Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced that its electroluminescent (EL) display technology will be incorporated in the VMC-SmartDisplay™ developed by Seattle-based Vehicle Monitor Corporation (VMC). The VMC-SmartDisplay is designed to make it easier and faster for specialty vehicle manufacturers to graphically display the intelligence in their vehicles’ data buses, to increase users’ productivity and uptime. This new collaboration supports Planar’s continued investment in EL specialty display technology and expands the Planar line of innovative displays for transportation market applications. (Business Wire EON May 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/vehicle/smartdisplay/prweb958734.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/vehicle/smartdisplay/prweb958734.htm 2008-05-20T06:00:21Z Wind River Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIND), the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced an infotainment platform based on an automotive-optimized commercial Linux that will significantly accelerate time-to-market of innovative applications for the in-vehicle infotainment segment of the automotive industry. Wind River’s commercial Linux platform, Wind River Linux Platform for Infotainment, is expected to be available in the third quarter of Fiscal 2009. (Business Wire EON May 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/wind_river/platform/prweb958754.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/wind_river/platform/prweb958754.htm 2008-05-20T06:00:23Z Wind River Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIND), the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced it is collaborating with Intel Corporation to create an open source Linux platform for the automotive industry. Wind River, working with Intel, is developing an open source platform for the in-vehicle infotainment market. The open source platform will be optimized for the Intel® AtomTM processor, which was introduced in April 2008 and will be ideally suited for in-vehicle infotainment solutions that demand connected, multimedia and graphics intensive application support in a low-power envelope. (Business Wire EON May 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/wind_river/open_source/prweb958764.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/wind_river/open_source/prweb958764.htm 2008-05-18T21:05:01Z Nationwide Insurance today released its second annual DWD (Driving While Distracted) study, which found that, while 98 percent of Americans claim to be safe drivers, a vast majority also admit to DWD. More than four out of five cell-phone owners are guilty of talking on their phones while driving, and nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of all drivers admit to partaking in some form of distracting behavior while driving, from cell phone use to eating. Further, almost 80 percent have been in a vehicle with distracted drivers and more than 40 percent have been hit or almost hit by another driver who was talking on a cell phone while driving. (Business Wire EON May 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/driving/percent/prweb954104.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/driving/percent/prweb954104.htm 2008-05-16T11:40:33Z IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for cars, trucks, and SUVs for the month of May, 2008. Once again, big car rebates play a major role in determining which vehicles give car buyers the most bang for their buck. (Business Wire EON May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/intellichoice/deals/prweb941564.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/intellichoice/deals/prweb941564.htm 2008-05-16T11:34:40Z AutoRevo (autorevo.com), a leading provider of on-demand marketing software for the automotive industry, today announced the appointment of Alan Bertucci as Senior Product Manager. (Business Wire EON May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/autorevo/bertucci/prweb939544.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/autorevo/bertucci/prweb939544.htm 2008-05-16T11:40:25Z Want to contribute to a greener world, but can’t afford a new fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle? The answer may already be parked in your driveway. (Business Wire EON May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/everdrive/consumer/prweb940714.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/everdrive/consumer/prweb940714.htm 2008-05-08T06:55:01Z NEWS FACTS (Business Wire EON May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/automobile/seinfeld/prweb928794.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/automobile/seinfeld/prweb928794.htm 2008-05-06T15:25:02Z GarageTown USA AZ is offering garage "condos" for sale at multiple locations in the Phoenix Valley and there's no shortage of investors. Director of Sales and Marketing Stefanie McDaniel notes, "We launched our first community in August at Chandler's Stellar Airpark and sold out immediately". Unlike traditional storage rentals, buyers purchase units with 16' ceilings and average 2,000 sq ft of interior space. Internet, air conditioning and more options are available. Tenants utilize space for RV's, boats and toys. Due to a high concentration of car enthusiasts in Arizona, 85% of the Chandler location houses classic cars and vintage race cars. (Business Wire EON May 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/garagetown_usa/arizona/prweb923934.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/garagetown_usa/arizona/prweb923934.htm 2008-05-05T11:15:01Z In time for National Youth Traffic Safety Month, Nationwide Insurance has launched SmartRide(SM), a comprehensive teen driver program. The program empowers teens and parents and provides the right tools and resources to help teens become smarter and safer drivers. This is particularly important since automobile crashes are the leading cause of death among American teens. (Business Wire EON May 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/nationwide/insurance/prweb918264.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/nationwide/insurance/prweb918264.htm 2008-05-06T00:00:01Z Canon Communications LLC, the leading producer of trade events, publications, and electronic media for the EUR 2 trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry, today announced its acquisition of Stamping-Days, a biannual exhibition serving the high precision stamping technology industry in Germany. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (Business Wire EON May 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/stamping/canon/prweb920364.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/stamping/canon/prweb920364.htm 2008-04-22T05:00:02Z This Earth Day Celebrity Car Parade, the celebrity rides section of MyRide.com, the new online consumer resource dedicated to everything automotive, reports that Hollywood's biggest names are clamoring to get their hands on the next generation of alternative powered vehicles soon to hit the market. From the hydrogen powered BMW 7 series to the ultra-exclusive Tesla electric sports car, green continues to take on a new image and the wait list starts with the likes of George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Business Wire EON Apr 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/myride/green/prweb881814.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/myride/green/prweb881814.htm 2008-04-22T05:00:19Z IntelliChoice.com's Hybrid Survey for 2008, released in time for Earth Day, punctures some of the myths around hybrids and shows that several hybrid car models are cheaper to own than their non-hybrid counterparts. A keen observer of how environmental concerns are impacting the auto market, IntelliChoice.com is the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis and is part of SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA. (Business Wire EON Apr 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/hybrid/intellichoice/prweb881834.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/hybrid/intellichoice/prweb881834.htm 2008-04-21T06:20:02Z As the world becomes more vigilant and active about key environmental issues, many industries have renewed commitments to green initiatives. (Business Wire EON Apr 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/truck/diesel/prweb877724.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/truck/diesel/prweb877724.htm 2008-04-14T05:30:19Z IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for cars, trucks, and SUVs for April. Fueled by big rebates, the April list contains a number of new winners and reinforces the need for consumers to study carefully before buying. (Business Wire EON Apr 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/intellichoice/deals/prweb856094.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/intellichoice/deals/prweb856094.htm 2008-04-09T06:35:01Z Axion Spatial Imaging (Pink Sheets:ASII) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire all the stock of a privately held US distribution company with subsidiaries in India, China, Europe, and Canada. Financial details of the proposed acquisition are not disclosed at this time. The acquisition is expected to close in April of 2008 and is subject to certain closing conditions, including satisfactory completion of due diligence and execution of the Definitive Agreement. (Business Wire EON Apr 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/company/axion_spatial/prweb845054.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/company/axion_spatial/prweb845054.htm 2008-04-09T08:40:02Z Scott Nealey, Bruce S. Kingsdorf, Dawn Barrios, and Van Robichaux, counsel for Juli and August Guillot, announce that a Louisiana-state jury in St. Bernard Parish yesterday found DaimlerChrysler liable for the death of the Guillot's child, Collin Guillot, and injuries to Juli, August, and their then 3 year old daughter Madison. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of $5,080,000 in compensatory damages. With pre-judgment interest the verdict is over $7,200,000. The jury found that a defect in the Jeep Grand Cherokee's transmission, called a park-to-reverse defect, played a substantial factor in Collin Guillot's death and the severe injuries suffered by Mr. and Mrs. Guillot and their daughter. (Business Wire EON Apr 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/guillot/chrysler/prweb845574.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/guillot/chrysler/prweb845574.htm 2008-04-02T05:30:01Z Marchex, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHX) (NASDAQ: MCHX-), a local online advertising company and leading publisher of local content, today announced that its VoiceStar subsidiary has signed a new comprehensive agreement with The Cobalt Group, North America's leading provider of automotive marketing services, to provide call tracking and pay-per-phone-call services to Cobalt's local auto dealers across North America. Cobalt provides marketing services to more than forty percent of the auto dealerships in the United States. (Business Wire EON Apr 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/cobalt/marchex/prweb825094.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/cobalt/marchex/prweb825094.htm 2008-03-31T07:30:01Z Automotive industry veterans Ted Rubin and Todd Smith today announced the launch of their latest joint venture: ActivEngage; (www.activengage.com) an interactive virtual chat sales team that helps dealerships sell more cars through their existing websites. (Business Wire EON Mar 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/activengage/website/prweb817064.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/activengage/website/prweb817064.htm 2008-03-31T12:25:01Z AUTOMOBILE Magazine, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication (www.automobilemag.com), offers up a different kind of feature story in its May 2008 issue and on its website. Where most automotive publications drive and write about new cars, AUTOMOBILE helps to actually build one. "Bull in a Lambo Shop" follows AUTOMOBILE writer Jason Cammisa as he helps manufacture the first-ever Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. (Business Wire EON Mar 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/lamborghini/automobile/prweb818884.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/lamborghini/automobile/prweb818884.htm 2008-03-27T07:40:01Z The "Harman Kardon(R) Discrete Logic 7(R) Sound System" offers faithful premium surround sound from 5.1 and stereo recordings in the new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, with the vario-roof up or down. (Business Wire EON Mar 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/harman/sound/prweb808604.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/harman/sound/prweb808604.htm 2008-03-26T03:05:12Z Promo Auto Shade, parent company to the newly launched Promo Logo Mugs, itself a distributor of customized promotional travel mugs, ceramic mugs, sport bottles, and shots, cordials, and drink ware, is reminding drivers everywhere to prepare for summer with their versatile line of sunshades for cars and SUVs. With summer just around the corner, sunshades from Promo Auto Shade and Promo Logo Mugs provide the ultimate tool for maintaining comfort while driving. (Business Wire EON Mar 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/promo/logo_mugs/prweb804434.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/promo/logo_mugs/prweb804434.htm 2008-03-20T05:10:02Z Zoombak LLC (www.zoombak.com), a Liberty Media (NASDAQ: LCAPA) company, today joined the leading automotive pet safety experts from Bark Buckle UP (www.barkbuckleup.com) at the New York International Auto Show to promote safe and responsible pet ownership and highlight the latest in pet travel safety products. (Business Wire EON Mar 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/zoombak/bark_buckle/prweb790034.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/zoombak/bark_buckle/prweb790034.htm 2008-03-20T08:30:02Z RLI Transportation announced the introduction of a unique, mono-line commercial auto coverage targeting Driver Training Schools nationwide. (Business Wire EON Mar 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/rli_transportation/training/prweb790494.htm http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/rli_transportation/training/prweb790494.htm