ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Automotive Company (OTCBB:GNAU), announced today that it has signed a contract with Rydeen Mobile Electronics group to market and sell Rydeen's gPad tablet based vehicle computer products to the Automotive OEM market through General Automotive's Global Parts Direct division.
General Automotive through its Global Parts Direct division has experience as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier that focused on design and manufacturing of mobile electronics for automotive vehicles. General Automotive companies have been focusing on a full range of highly technical products including various engine management products as well as technology for SOFC Fuel Cells.
Under the contract General Automotive will market and sell Rydeen's gPad tablet based vehicle computer products to OEM customers throughout North America and Europe. The companies will collaborate on marketing opportunities to meet the needs of their global customers and markets.
Phil Maeda, President of Rydeen, said, "Aligning with a strong experienced automotive company of General Automotive's caliber is the central building block in our corporate strategy for succeeding in the OEM vehicle market. The interest and demand for gPad tablet based vehicle computer products is strong and growing. Being recognized as one of General Automotives trusted partners greatly enhance the company's ability to bring products to market quickly and to provide support for the products in the field."
Neil Gethin, Vice President of Business Development for General Automotive's Global Parts Direct Division, said, "We are excited about marketing Rydeen gPad tablet based vehicle computer products and systems. Rydeen's vision of a wireless network for vehicles aligns with our strategy of advanced system solutions for In Car applications. In conjunction with their wireless technology, we anticipate the development of additional wireless sensing and control applications that will benefit all OEM's and their customers. This partnership is the culmination of a long-standing relationship between our two companies."
About General Automotive Company
General Automotive Company provides original equipment and aftermarket automotive parts, and automotive technology in the United States and internationally. It focuses on automotive parts sales and distribution through its subsidiary, OE Source L.C. General Automotive is also partnered in GreenCell Inc., a joint venture with SenCer Inc., a New York based ceramic technology company. Greencell, Inc. has created "Ultra-Temp", a proprietary technology and a potential game changer for the manufacturing of multiple automotive products including oxygen sensors, brakes and SOFC fuel cells for powering automobiles. General Automotive Company ("GAC") is also focused on expanding its operating growth platform through multiple and ongoing acquisitions of successful automotive parts companies. General Automotive Company is based in Orlando, Florida.
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About Rydeen
Rydeen North America, Inc., dba Rydeen Mobile Electronics, was founded in January 2010 by Phil Maeda and a Hong Kong-based electronics company. Rydeen melds the best of today's technology into smart, practical devices that are easy to use, and makes them available to consumers at an affordable price. Headquartered in Torrance, California, with a local staff that lives and breathes consumer electronics, we create unique products focused on driver safety, convenience and lifestyle enhancement. For more information, visit our Website at .
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