News Articles http://www.autocentral.com/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:32:00 GMT Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:MPAA) today announced it has made a US$1.9 million (CDN$2.0 million) strategic investment in Fenwick Automotive Products Limited structured as a secured loan with an option to acquire substantial ownership of the company http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Motorcar-Parts-Of-America-Announces-Strategic-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:32:00 GMT NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the release of the UJA107xA family, its next generation of CAN/LIN System Basis Chips (SBCs) for in-vehicle networks. Offering enhanced EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) performance, the chips meet the stringent requirements of global car OEMs such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche, Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Next-Generation-NXP-System-Basis-Chips-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:17:57 GMT The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) supports passage of a bill by the California legislature to reduce copper dust from vehicle brake pads that can wash into urban watersheds. AIAM members worked closely with California lawmakers, industry organizations, municipal water agencies and environmental groups on SB 346 to find an approach to brake pad reformulation that protects the environment without compromising public safety. "We believe SB 346 provides a balanced approach to http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/AIAM-Supports-Agreement-On-California-Brake-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:43:00 GMT Today, Nissan North America and the state of Hawaii announced a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of electric vehicles, and an electric-vehicle charging network, throughout the state http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Nissan-North-America-Announces-Agreement-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:10:00 GMT Textron Marine & Land Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, recently announced it has been selected by the Government of Canada, through the Solicitation of Interest and Qualification process, to participate in the competition to be selected to submit a proposal to provide its Tactical Armored Patrol Vehicle http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Textron-Marine-Land-Systems-Selected-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT Camping World, America's largest retailer of recreational vehicle supplies, accessories, new and used RVs, and related services selected ExxonMobil as its exclusive lubricants supplier http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/ExxonMobil-Selected-As-Exclusive-Lubricants-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Celadon Applications, (www.CeladonApps.com ), creator of intelligent green energy and transportation software applications for the electric vehicle and alternate energy markets, is announcing the release of their newest application for eliminating "range anxiety" in electric and hybrid vehicles, Road2T http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Celadon-Applications-Announces-The-Release-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:25:00 GMT The Boxxer T12 automatic case erector and bottom tape sealer is the most affordable and compact erector available on the market today. The Boxxer T12 can run both regular slotted and half slotted style boxes and will erect and tape 12 boxes per minute http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Boxxer-T12-Automatic-Case-Erector-To-Be-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:17:48 GMT New wireless technologies in cars may compromise a driver's privacy and pose a security threat, warn researchers at Rutgers University. http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Wireless-Tire-Pressure-Monitoring-Systems-In-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:54:00 GMT Microscan, a leading global manufacturer of machine vision and auto ID technology products, has announced successful results from the recent Automotive Components Shanghai show. http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Microscan-Demonstrates-The-Latest-2D-Barcode-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:17:00 GMT To reduce the use of fossil fuels and to meet the growing demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, DuPont has introduced the first nanofiber-based polymeric battery separator that boosts the performance and safety of lithium ion batteries http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/DuPont-Launches-Energain-Separators-For-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:39:00 GMT Coulomb Technologies today announced the installation of its first Networked Charging Station for electric vehicles in San Jose, California from its $37 million ChargePoint America program. ChargePoint America will offer hundreds of free stations for public and home charging to individuals and businesses throughout the Bay Area including San Jose for use by individual vehicle owners and by fleets http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Coulomb-Technologies-Unveils-First-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:15:00 GMT This one-day seminar is built for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers, or anyone who evaluates or approves color. http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Fundamentals-Of-Color-And-Appearance-Seminars-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT Following years of unique research and development at 'Afikim Electric vehicles', Breeze C has been approved for release by the company's engineers. The scooter underwent extensive and detailed testing by highly experienced members of Afikim's team & real-life long-time drivers, which resulted in a new mid size scooter that exceeds expectations http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Breeze-C-Mobility-Scooter-Is-Out-Of-The-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:51:00 GMT American Industrial Systems, Inc. (AIS) introduces a line of Industrial Touch Screen Panel PC's featuring CAN-bus (controller-area network) interface support for Industrial Automation, Marine, and Automotive Applications http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/AIS-Releases-Low-Cost-Touch-Screen-Industrial-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:59:00 GMT Alcoa Wheels today launched Version 2.0 of its innovative CalcuLighter, the easy to use on-line tool designed to provide commercial vehicle fleet managers and owner-operators the kind of detailed information they need when making wheel buying decisions to lower operating costs, improve productivity and reduce greenhouse gases http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Alcoa-Wheels-Launches-CalcuLighter-Version-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:10:00 GMT Microscan, a global technology leader for track and trace solutions, introduces the newest product release in the NERLITE® machine vision line, further demonstrating the company's commitment to investment in a leading edge machine vision lighting portfolio http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Microscan-Introduces-NERLITE-HI-BRITE-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:37:16 GMT The new portable hand held video borescope weighs in at only 1 pound (.5 Kg) and can snake through incredible small accesses as small as 4.5mm (.177 inch). This is the first video borescope to break the barriers of such portability while offering a true high-resolution image and advanced features http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/New-Hand-Held-Video-Borescope-Fits-In-Your-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:52:00 GMT Federal-Mogul Corporation, a leading global supplier of technologies that improve powertrain efficiency and enhance vehicle safety, has developed a new coated piston for gasoline engines that combines the properties of low wear and low friction in a single application http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Innovative-Coated-Piston-From-Federal-Mogul-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:52:00 GMT Behr America's newest technology for cooling engines and batteries is helping automakers develop new electric vehicles and more fuel-efficient gasoline engines http://www.autocentral.com/article.mvc/Behrs-Cooling-Technology-Boosts-Electric-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:11:00 GMT