Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. Introduced
Apr 1, 2013
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI), has been announced as the sole distributor of Suzuki motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, marine outboard engines and automotive parts and service in the continental United States and Alaska. This announcement comes following the restructuring of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (AS ... Continue reading
Mar 25, 2013
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Renesas Mobile Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced cellular semiconductor solutions and platforms, today announced the availability of a new member of the R-Car Series of automotive Systems-on-Chip (SoCs). Capable of de ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names 30th Highway Hero
Mar 25, 2013
A truck driver who rescued a family of six from a smashed minivan has been named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero. Chosen from four finalists, Jason Harte of Rogers, Ark., accepted the 30th Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award during the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Harte, who works for Missoula, Mon ... Continue reading
DAF Launches New PACCAR MX-11 Euro 6 Engine
Mar 22, 2013
DAF Trucks launched the new PACCAR MX-11 Euro 6 engine in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The MX-11 engine will be available in DAF;s Euro 6 CF and XF vehicles and is scheduled to begin European production in the fall of 2013. It is planned for the PACCAR MX-11 engine to be available in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in 201 ... Continue reading
Magneti-Marelli Partners With Schmidt-Peterson-Motorsports in IZOD IndyCar Series
Mar 22, 2013
Magneti Marelli, a global automotive systems and component supplier, has chosen Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) as its sponsorship visibility vehicle in the IZOD IndyCar Series for the 2013 season. Magneti Marelli Motorsport division is supplying fuel system components and technology to several IZOD IndyCar Series t ... Continue reading
Mar 22, 2013
SaviCorp In an effort to help consumers on the price-point of SaviCorp's flagship, the DynoValve, company President Victor Chu announced an immediate price adjustment. "With gasoline prices over $4.00 a gallon and higher is some parts of the country, drivers continue to feel the impact of fuel costs at home. Commercial ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Announces New Head of Marketing, Commercial Tire Division
Mar 22, 2013
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) today announced a new vice president of marketing for its commercial tire division, effective March 1, 2013. Matthew Stevenson has been named Vice President, Commercial Tire Division, BATO. Stevenson has an extensive background in marketing for commercial vehicle and componen ... Continue reading
NADA and NAMAD Question CFPB's Approach in Its Guidance on Auto Lending
Mar 21, 2013
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) issued the following statement today in response to the guidance from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding dealer-assisted financing: "The guidance issued by the CFPB today attempts ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Introduces Three New Fuel-Efficient Firestone Truck Tires
Mar 21, 2013
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, today at the Mid-America Trucking Show unveiled three new Firestone-brand commercial truck tires for regional to long-haul use as part of the company's commitment to supporting drivers and small fleet owners with innovative, fuel-savi ... Continue reading
VIPAR Heavy Duty and Accuride Announce New Three-Year Agreement
Mar 21, 2013
VIPAR Heavy Duty and Accuride Corporation jointly announced today the completion of a new three year agreement. Under the agreement, VIPAR Heavy Duty will offer Accuride Wheels, Gunite wheel-end components and Imperial Group products. 'VIPAR Heavy Duty has had a long term relationship with Accuride Corporation in the U ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Kicks off New Firestone Truck Tire Campaign
Mar 20, 2013
At the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions will launch its new Firestone campaign, "Those With Drive, Drive a Firestone." The new campaign coincides with a major launch of new tires featuring technological advancements that specifically address the needs of drivers and small fl ... Continue reading
World CNG to Solidify Its Leadership Position in Natural Gas Vehicle Conversions
Mar 20, 2013
World CNG, one of the nation's leaders in natural gas vehicle conversions, will expand into new markets and boost cost savings for customers after receiving $5 million from a private investment fund. ... Continue reading
Kenworth Upgrades Factory Fill Engine Oil to Enhance Fuel Economy for Class 8 Diesel Trucks
Mar 20, 2013
Known for its highly aerodynamic models with fuel efficient powertrains -- such as the Kenworth T680 with the PACCAR MX-13 engine --Kenworth today announced it has selected the fuel economy-focused Chevron's Delo(R) 400 XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30* as standard factory fill for new Kenworth Class 8 diesel trucks. ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Tire Plants Ratify New Four Year Contact
Mar 18, 2013
Titan International, Inc. announces the United Steelworkers voted to accept the new four year contract for Des Moines, IA (Local 164), Freeport, IL (Local 745) and Bryan, OH (Local 890). 'This is a good contract for Titan employees and shareholders. Bryan and Freeport have been working without a contract for the past t ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2013
Evatran announced today, in cooperation with Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), that it has been awarded a subcontract under ORNL's DOE Project, "Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) and Charging of Plug-In Electric Vehicles." The three-year project, opened in October of 2012, covers high power wireless charging technology integr ... Continue reading
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