A SHUNPIKER’S JOURNAL RADIO PROGRAM
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The next installment of A Shunpiker’s Journal begins broadcasting Wednesday, June 28th and will run for 3 to 4 weeks.
Listen to the program live-streamed at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com every Wednesday at 1 PM and 7 PM and every Thursday at 1 AM and 7 AM. Or go to the Website, click on “Shows and Hosts,” and find me. Podcasts will be available shortly after the show’s first streaming.
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Segments 1-2: An update from our European Corespondent Henny Hemmes from The Hague, Netherlands
While the European auto markets are finally getting back to a relatively normal level of sales many issues threaten to keep it struggling - Brexit, the Volkswagen diesel scandal and more. Henny is an A-list automotive journalist, race car driver and thoroughly knowledgeable observer of the automotive scene both there and in the U.S. Henny is a regular on our program and always provides a lively, relevant overview of the auto industry across the pond.
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Our friend and colleague Thom Cannell collected some interviews from the recent AutoCom Associates Tech Crawl event where a variety of automotive industry suppliers gather to tell the stories of their companies and products. In addition to being a veteran auto journalist Thom also provides editorial services to AutoCom.
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Thomas Parker, manager of North American Automotive Sales for Inficon , talks about his company’s high-tech leak testing processes particularly relating to modern batteries. With hybrid and electric cars rapidly coming onto the scene using ever more sophisticated batteries leak testing becomes crucial.
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Gregg McDonald
Mahle is a German company involved in development of engine and powertrain components for many automakers. Company spokesman Dr. Joachim Wagenblast talks about the problem of low-speed pre-ignition, particularly a problem with new gasoline direct ignition engtines, and what his company is doing to mitigate the problem.
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