Apr 16, 2013
AIAG and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) jointly announced a partnership today to provide incentives for Michigan's small- and medium-sized automotive companies interested in launching or expanding exports to China. "AIAG is committed to help accelerate growth in the lower-tier automotive supply ba ... Continue reading
ClipperCreek Announces a Complete Line of Workplace Charging Solutions for Plug-In Vehicles
Apr 16, 2013
As Electric Vehicles become the hottest transportation trend of the new millennium ClipperCreek announced today the release of its workplace charging solutions. ... Continue reading
Apr 15, 2013
On Saturday, April 20, in honor of Earth Day, Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) will host "The Great Inflate," offering free tire pressure and tread depth checks during regular business hours at 79 Firestone Complete Auto Care "Inflation Stations" in the Chicagoland area. This effort aims to educate area drivers abo ... Continue reading
Apr 11, 2013
Parents of children killed in backover incidents and safety groups today joined Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Peter King (R-NY) at a Capitol Hill press event to urge the Obama Administration to release a rear visibility rule for motor vehicles. With strong bipartisan support Congress required this safety ru ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Announces Anniversary, Results Of "One Team, One Planet" Spent Tire Program
Apr 11, 2013
This week, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. announced progress toward the company's goal to eventually assure that for every tire Bridgestone Americas sells in the U.S., one spent tire (a tire that has been removed from use) will be used for a valuable purpose. The program, which falls under Bridgestone Americas' "One Team, ... Continue reading
HARMAN Acquires Award-Winning Vehicle Safety Company iOnRoad
Apr 10, 2013
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, , the premium global audio and infotainment group, announced today it has acquired iOnRoad Technologies, Ltd. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, iOnRoad is a recognized leader in the development of vehicle safety systems also known as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), inc ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Kicks Off Four Weeks of Environmental Announcements
Apr 10, 2013
As part of its ongoing commitment to ensure a healthy environment for future generations, Bridgestone Americas, Inc., today kicked off a four-week schedule of announcements that highlight the company's commitment to sustainable business practices. The company's first announcement presents its success in significantly r ... Continue reading
ABB launches cost-effective 20kW DC fast charger for the Americas
Apr 8, 2013
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today launched the Terra SmartConnect (SC), a breakthrough product that will significantly improve the business case for installing electric-vehicle (EV) fast chargers throughout North America. The Terra SC will be available for delivery in the Americas in the sec ... Continue reading
Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers are Nation's Largest Employer of Manufacturing Jobs
Apr 8, 2013
Industry employs more than 734,000 workers and generates nearly $355 billion to economy, study finds WASHINGTON, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new economic impact study confirms that the motor vehicle parts manufacturers industry, made up of the original equipment, aftermarket, heavy duty and remanufacturi ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2013
With vehicle-to-building (V2B) technology -- which makes the energy stored in plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries available to commercial and residential buildings -- vehicles can compete with both traditional local generation and stationary storage for offsetting demand charges or providing peak shaving services. ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Appoints George Sherman as President; Announces Leadership Changes
Apr 4, 2013
In an effort to simplify its organizational alignment, improve role clarity and provide a more intense focus on strategic and operational execution, Advance Auto Parts, Inc., , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced several organizational chang ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2013
Nitto Tire, a leading innovator in high performance tires, has launched a new Ambassador program as the latest extension of its dynamic community building efforts. The program is part of Nitto's overall social strategy for 2013 and focuses on engaging with its extensive community of followers and advocates. The announc ... Continue reading
TomTom Congestion Index shows that Moscow is the Most Congested City
Apr 4, 2013
TomTom today announces the 2012 Congestion Index, a report comparing congestion levels in 2012 versus 2011 in 161 cities and across five continents. The Annual Congestion Index finds Moscow the most congested city. TomTom's Annual Congestion Index provides accurate insight into the world's most congested cities'. ... Continue reading
To sustain its momentum, Faurecia North America grows into a new headquarters in Auburn Hills
Apr 2, 2013
Three years into a remarkable surge in growth, Faurecia North America today announced more details of its plans for a new headquarters building in Auburn Hills, Mich., at the hub of activity for southeast Michigan's auto industry. Since 2010, Faurecia--North America's eighth-largest automotive supplier and the sixth-la ... Continue reading
New Paper From Aegis Mobility Examines Employer Liability Due to Distracted Driving
Apr 2, 2013
Aegis Mobility, the leading provider of innovative solutions to promote safe and legal use of mobile devices while driving, released today the second edition of its white paper entitled, Employee Distracted Driving: Understanding Your Business Risk and Liability. ... Continue reading
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