Sunday, July 1, 2012

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (July 2-6 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing

The last week of the month again brings auto sales news. Sales continue upward with June gaining 22% over last year. Automakers sold a total of 1.3 million cars and trucks in June, or an annual rate of 14.1 million vehicles higher than many analysts projected. Toyota soared with a 60% increase, Honda up 49%, Volkswagen ... Continue reading

BMW Group and Toyota Agree to Further Strengthen Collaboration

- Companies Sign MoU Aimed at Collaboration in Four Technological Fields - Tokyo, June 29, 2012; Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), met today with Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, at BMW Group headquarters in Munich to announce the planned expansion of their exist ... Continue reading

Green Earth Technologies Takes G OIL to Europe

Green Earth Technologies, Inc. (G.E.T.) (OTC bulletin board: GETG.OB), today announced that it has secured European Community trademark registrations for its signature product, G OIL®, an Ultimate Biodegradable and BioPreferred® Full Synthetic motor oil,and entered into its second agency distribution agreement in Eur ... Continue reading

NADA: Though Constitutional, Health Care Law Still Hinders Dealers' Ability to Provide Good Benefits, Jobs

In response to today's Supreme Court decision to uphold the primary provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) released the following statement: "Although today's ruling by the Supreme Court appears to uphold the majority of the Affordable Care Act, it remains a flaw ... Continue reading

Smith Electric Vehicles Announces Appointment of John F. Smith to Board of Directors, Robin Mackie to President

Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. (Smith), a leader in all-electric commercial vehicles, today announced the appointment of John F. Smith to its board of directors. The company also announced Robin Mackie's appointment to president. 'His skills in technology and product development, as well as operations and process engine ... Continue reading