tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:33:42 +0000Our Automotive News coverage is updated daily with news and information from around the Internet, covering the latest developments in trucks, add-on components, racing, and the truck enthusiast lifestyle. Feel free to discuss any news in our Discussion Forum.http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/index.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)Blogger10824125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-7118694865459656619Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:33:00 +00002008-09-08T13:33:42.509-04:00Traffic-Enabled Navigation Systems on the RiseOnce limited to luxury models, traffic-enabled systems becoming the norm CHICAGO, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, announced that with the new model year introductions, nearly 70 North American vehicle models now offer NAVTEQ Traffic(TM), almost doubling http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/traffic-enabled-navigation-systems-on.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-8932706299500394692Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:29:00 +00002008-09-08T12:29:59.722-04:00Team Detroit Takes Fresh Approach to Launch Fresh Ford Flex DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Detroit and Ford Motor Company will launch the new Ford Flex advertising campaign this week. Backed by a robust, multi-tiered media plan and distinctive creative approach, the 2009 Ford Flex program was developed with a singular and precise focus -- to excite, stimulate and surprise the http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/team-detroit-takes-fresh-approach-to.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-1409217482515308721Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:03:00 +00002008-09-08T12:03:03.544-04:00Rodarte and Lexus Hybrid Living Collaborate to Make an Eco-Chic Candle & BraceletPackage to debut at Rodarte's Spring 2009 Fashion Show NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus Hybrid Living has collaborated with Rodarte, the winner of the 2008 CFDA's Swarovski Award for Womenswear, to create an eco-chic candle and bracelet. The project will debut at Rodarte's Spring 2009 Fashion Show on Tuesday, http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/rodarte-and-lexus-hybrid-living.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-5160455351867962523Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:47:00 +00002008-09-08T11:47:58.825-04:00KUKA Robotics Unveils KUKA.CAMROB at IMTS 2008Robotic CNC machining system reduces investment costs by 50 percent CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- KUKA Robotics Corporation is showcasing its robotic machining solution for the North American manufacturing market at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2008, Sept. 8-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago, booth http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/kuka-robotics-unveils-kukacamrob-at.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-8364666797790485040Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:30:00 +00002008-09-08T11:30:46.565-04:00Ener1 to Participate at Three Equity Research Conferences, and Will Also be Keystone Sponsor for Argonne National Laboratory's First International ConferenceCompany to Present at Cowen & Co., America's Growth Capital, Alliance Bernstein and Argonne National Laboratory's First International Conference on Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries for Automotive Applications NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/ener1-to-participate-at-three-equity.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-2854615403568332453Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:29:00 +00002008-09-08T11:29:57.529-04:00SVOX Forum 2008 to Take Place in Zurich November 12 to 14ZURICH, Switzerland, September 8/PRNewswire/ -- SVOX, the leading provider of embedded speech solutions, will host theSVOX Forum 2008 on November 12 to 14. The traditional annual event will againbring together key automotive and mobile experts active in the area ofembedded speech and human-machine interfaces. The main theme of this http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/svox-forum-2008-to-take-place-in-zurich.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-3375041448313417129Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:24:00 +00002008-09-08T11:24:11.496-04:00Retail Price of Tracking Key is Reduced to $199.00! CARY, Ill., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- LandAirSea Systems, Inc. has lowered the price of its popular GPS Tracking Key from its regular retail price of $229.00 to $199.00.Over the past decade, the GPS Tracking Key has become an essential component to cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Consumers ranging from families wanting to track loved ones -- to law http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/retail-price-of-tracking-key-is-reduced.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-8543426678095670951Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:11:00 +00002008-09-08T10:11:33.619-04:00Leading Automotive Supply Chain Association Honors Volunteers With Outstanding Achievement AwardsIndustry Professionals Collaborate, Dedicating Time and Talent to Develop Standards and Guidelines to Reduce Costs and Improve Quality in Global Automotive Industry Processes SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is proud to announce the recipients of http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/leading-automotive-supply-chain.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-8412457126725901469Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:08:00 +00002008-09-08T10:08:46.296-04:00iPhone Hits the Road with Avego's Shared Transport ApplicationAvego combines GPS and Mobile Technology to Unlock Millions of Wasted Seats DUBLIN, Ireland and SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- DEMOfall -- Debuting at DEMOfall, Mapflow Ltd. today announced Avego, a new technology designed to reduce wasted seat capacity in cars and dramatically expand commuting options. Avego [pronounced a-vay'-go]http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/iphone-hits-road-with-avegos-shared.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-8507909749671039932Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:47:00 +00002008-09-08T09:47:13.128-04:00Sixth Annual Acorn Tour Route Blends Spectacular Color With Enticing Stops for Enthusiasts With Vehicles 45 Years and Older AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is hosting its sixth annual Acorn Tour, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. The scenic excursion, exclusively for auto enthusiasts with vehicles of any make at least 45 years old (manufactured in http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/sixth-annual-acorn-tour-route-blends.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-3127182698742168701Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:17:00 +00002008-09-08T09:17:44.221-04:00STAR Workbench 2.0 an XML IDE for STAR Members MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR), a global information technology (IT) standards body for the retail automotive industry, will release an update to its popular STAR Workbench product at its October General Session meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The STAR Workbench 2.0 is a set of toolshttp://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/star-workbench-20-xml-ide-for-star.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-5359325659574226534Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:09:00 +00002008-09-08T09:09:23.876-04:00Thrifty Car Sales Adds Online Listing Services for Dealers on eBay, Craigslist & Others TULSA, Okla., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG), is adding new online listing services that will be made available to its national network of franchised used car dealerships.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/thrifty-car-sales-adds-online-listing.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-1105176653487564779Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:09:00 +00002008-09-08T08:09:23.104-04:00Ricardo Creates New Strategic Business Group to Focus on Hybrid Vehicle Development VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world's automotive, military, transport and new energy industries, today announced the formation of a dedicated global strategic business group to focus http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/ricardo-creates-new-strategic-business.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-4048689619406508655Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:18:00 +00002008-09-08T07:18:58.652-04:00Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (OTC Bulletin Board: BCAHY; HKEx: 1114) Announces Board Meeting HONG KONG, Sept. 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 1114) NOTIFICATION OF BOARD MEETINGThe board of http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/brilliance-china-automotive-holdings.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-7616415748648885213Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:03:00 +00002008-09-08T04:03:22.676-04:00Porsche Adds 2010 Cayenne S Transsyberia to an Already Powerful SUV Line-upNew, Special Model Pays Tribute to the Three-Time Rally-Winning Original ATLANTA, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Winning Porsches come in many shapes, and nowhere is the competitive Porsche Motorsport DNA more evident than in the latest version of the thriving Cayenne range -- the new race-inspired 2010 Porsche Cayenne S http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/porsche-adds-2010-cayenne-s.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-4731798209097698268Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:02:00 +00002008-09-08T03:02:21.028-04:00Combined Technologies From Continental and Mobileye Support the new Speed Limit Information of the new BMW 7 SeriesFRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany and JERUSALEM, Israel, September 8/PRNewswire/ -- - Continental's Latest Multifunctional Camera System for BMW is Using Algorithm and EyeQ1 System-on-Chip Technology From Mobileye The new BMW 7 Series offers a new advanced driver assistance system http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/combined-technologies-from-continental.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-2707390865321592068Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:21:00 +00002008-09-07T18:21:55.835-04:00Eva Longoria Parker and Ms. Green Debut M&M'S(R) Premiums Chocolate Candies on the Ultimate Style Stage: Mercedes-Benz Fashion WeekShimmering Chocolate Gems Make A Colorful and Sophisticated Entrance into the Premium Chocolate Category HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Snackfood US celebrated today the national launch of M&M'S(R) Premiums -- a new collection of shimmering chocolatehttp://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/eva-longoria-parker-and-ms-green-debut.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-8787472031419863518Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:07:00 +00002008-09-06T19:07:38.750-04:00Reigning Champ is Ready for the Countdown to One and Previews Inaugural Charlotte Race CONCORD, N.C., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Reigning NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. knows a thing or two about breaking-in new racetracks. Five times in his illustrious career, Coughlin has managed to win debut races at new places, so when the 53-time national event winner offers his opinions on http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/reigning-champ-is-ready-for-countdown.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-4521671638613495591Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:08:00 +00002008-09-06T08:08:09.234-04:00Think Smart(R). Think Style. Think Club Monaco.A partnership based on modern design, current sensibility, and affordable luxury NEW YORK, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Global brands Club Monaco and smart USA collaborate to bring inspiration and design to the urban professional with the launch of FASHION FLEET: The Ultimate Urban Trunk Show. The fleet showcases a caravan of chic Club Monaco designed http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/think-smartr-think-style-think-club.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-3296160050580716090Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:06:00 +00002008-09-05T19:06:09.054-04:00California Seat Belt Usage Reaches New Record HighNearly All of Golden State's Drivers and Passengers Buckling Up SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- State traffic safety officials today announced that seat belt use in California has reached an all-time high of 95.7 percent, an increase of more than 1 percentage point over the 2007 figure of 94.6 percent. California's seat belt usage ratehttp://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/california-seat-belt-usage-reaches-new.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-5453409102446005753Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:31:00 +00002008-09-05T16:31:46.892-04:00Ford Volunteers Kick Off 3rd Annual Global Week of Caring to Help Make the World a Better Place- Ford Global Week of Caring is a worldwide effort by the Ford Volunteer Corps to improve the lives of people in communities from North and South America to Europe and Asia.- Thousands of Ford volunteers will tackle more than 175 projects from September 6-14 beginning with the Habitat for Humanity http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/ford-volunteers-kick-off-3rd-annual.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-3822700138967998692Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:37:00 +00002008-09-05T15:37:04.717-04:00Appellate Court Issues Key Rulings in OOIDA Lawsuit JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSTR) a safety-first non-asset based provider of transportation capacity and logistics services, announced today that the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued its rulings in a pending case involving four former Landstar Business Capacity http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/appellate-court-issues-key-rulings-in.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-8699718048798590352Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:01:00 +00002008-09-05T15:01:38.807-04:00IFRS Whitepapers for Automotive and Aerospace & Defense Industries Available From Deloitte NEW YORK, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte has issued two new whitepapers that provide information to chief financial officers, senior finance leaders and other corporate executives regarding the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the automotive and aerospace & defense http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/ifrs-whitepapers-for-automotive-and.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-186919434878889746Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:36:00 +00002008-09-05T14:36:32.274-04:00Kia Borrego Earns Five-Star Crash Safety Rating From U.S. GovernmentHighest Possible Ratings for All-New Kia Mid-Size SUV in Frontal and Side Impact Crash Tests- All-New Borrego joins four other Kia models with five-star crash safety rating- Bevy of standard equipment outshines competition IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2009 Kia Borrego has achieved a five-star crash safety http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/kia-borrego-earns-five-star-crash.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537243788919972920.post-3202438598699528358Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:28:00 +00002008-09-05T14:28:50.981-04:00J.D. Power and Associates to Release 2008 New-Home Builder Study Results on Wednesday, September 10 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of the 2008 New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction, New-Home Design and New-Home Quality studies at 8 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 10.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/http://klmperformance.com/automotive-news/2008/09/jd-power-and-associates-to-release-2008.htmnoreply@blogger.com (automotive-news)