Detroit Diesel Corporation Achieves Milestone with Medium-Duty Engine
Jun 15, 2006
MBE 900 continues to grow in popularity in NAFTA market DETROIT, June 15 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation today announced that it has shipped its 100,000th MBE 900 medium-duty engine in the North American market. The MBE engine was delivered to the Freightliner Mount Holly, North Carolina, truck plant recently. Detroit Di ... Continue reading
AIAG Guideline on Heat Treat Process Aims to Lower Automotive Recalls and Warranty Costs
Jun 15, 2006
DETROIT, June 15 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has developed a guideline to help companies lower recalls and warranty costs by ensuring the quality and reliability of automotive parts undergoing heat treatment. The automotive industry spent $13.5 to $14 billion in warranty claims in 2005, according to ... Continue reading
Atlas Copco First Manufacturer to Offer 100% Certified Oil-Free Compressed Air
Jun 15, 2006
ANTWERP, Belgium, June 15 -- Atlas Copco's Oil-free Air division has announced that the company's Z series of oil-free rotary screw air compressors is the first in the world to be TÜV certified ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0. Risk of any contamination by oil is effectively eliminated during food and beverage processing, pharmaceu ... Continue reading
Jun 15, 2006
LEIPZIG, Germany, June 15 -- - Half a Million Porsche Vehicles Have Now Left the Production Line Filled With Mobil 1 The world's premier petroleum and petrochemical company, ExxonMobil, and one of the most prestigious car manufacturers, Porsche AG, celebrate 10 years of strategic partnership this month. 500,000 Porsche ... Continue reading
Quantum Delivers Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicles to Santa Monica
Jun 15, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., June 15 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced the delivery of five hydrogen-fueled Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles to the City of Santa Monica, California. This is part of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (AQMD) program to develop and demonstrate 30 hydrogen ... Continue reading
Ford to Invest Billions in Mexico Says Report
Jun 15, 2006
DETROIT June 14, 2006; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co., which is slashing jobs and closing plants in the United States as it seeks to return its North American operations to profitability, is preparing to invest up to $9.2 billion in Mexico to leverage its low operating costs there, a Michigan newspaper reported o ... Continue reading
Bankruptcy Concerns for Auto Suppliers Continue to Increase, According to New AlixPartners Study
Jun 15, 2006
38% of North American and 24% of Global Suppliers Face Possible Insolvency Yet Study Also Shows Auto Industry Remains a Great Place for Well-run Companies TROY, Mich., June 14 -- A senior executive of AlixPartners, the global corporate-advisory firm, today said that no less than 38 percent of all auto suppliers in Nort ... Continue reading
Mo-Pod.com Showcases Video Podcasts of the Mopar Nation
Jun 15, 2006
CENTER LINE, Mich., June 14 -- Mopar enthusiasts now have a chance to show the world what fuels their passion with the launch of http://www.mo-pod.com/ , a new Web site and Podcast dedicated to playing videos of the Mopar faithful. The new Web site empowers Mopar enthusiasts to showcase their lifestyle, passion and int ... Continue reading
Bob Madore Elected Director of UAW Region 9A
Jun 15, 2006
LAS VEGAS, June 14 -- Robert "Bob" Madore, a machinist and longtime union and community activist, was elected today as Director of UAW Region 9A during the UAW's Constitutional Convention in Las Vegas. Known for his commitment to union organizing, innovative bargaining strategies and political action, Madore has been a ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE - QuickSilver's Range Rover SuperCharged 2006 'Sports' exhaust system
Jun 15, 2006
QuickSilver Exhaust Systems 7 Towergate Business Centre Coopers Place Wormley Surrey GU8 5SZ United Kingdom Press Release Date: 14th June 2006 QuickSilverâs Range Rover SuperCharged âSportsâ exhaust system QuickSilver has designed two stainless steel exhaust systems for the 2006 model Range Rover SuperCh ... Continue reading
Ron Gettelfinger Wins 2nd Term As President of UAW
Jun 14, 2006
LAS VEGAS June 14, 2006; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that with four of the most challenging years in the United Auto Workers union's history in front of him, Ron Gettelfinger was elected Wednesday to a second term as UAW president. Gettelfinger, 61, faced no opposition and was re-elected by the 1,400 delega ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2006
PRESENTING THE WIZARD OF WIRE WHEELS ... DOCTOR EVANS IS A FASCINATING GUY ... ONE WHO HAS "THE KNOWLEDGE" OF ONE OF THE MOST ENERVATING AND EXCITING TIMES IN THE HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS ... THE EARLY DAYS WEST COAST SPORTS CAR PHENOMENA. ... Continue reading
2006 NHTSA's Child Seat Ease of Use Ratings
Jun 14, 2006
NHTSA Releases 2006 Child Safety Seat Ratings
Jun 14, 2006
Washington DC June 13, 2006; The newest models of child safety seats are easier to use than their predecessors, according to an annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey. NHTSA rated 99 child safety seats for ease of use from 14 different manufacturers for 2006. Of the 99 seats rated, 85 rece ... Continue reading
Audi's Entry into SUV Segment Rides on Goodyear Tires
Jun 14, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, June 14 -- The 2007 Audi Q7 is riding into new vehicle showrooms this month on Goodyear Eagle tires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The Audi Q7 will be available with either a V6 or 350-horsepower V8 FSI (Direct Injection) engines. The V6 model comes equipped with Goodyear Eagl ... Continue reading
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