Seventh Edition of Mopar 'Top Eliminator' Program Debuts with New Details
May 30, 2013
Customized and Performance vehicle contest will kick off at Midwest Mopars in Farmington, Minn. Four Mopar âTop Eliminatorâ winners will be chosen in 2013 Winners will be picked at the âMopars in the Parkâ, Carlisle Chrysler Nationals and the Indy Nationals events; fourth winner to be selected onlin ... Continue reading
2014 Corvette Stingray Cranks Out 460 Horsepower
May 28, 2013
SAE certifications confirm new Corvette has most powerful standard engine ever DETROIT â The 2014 Corvette Stingrayâs all-new LT1 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 460 horsepower (343 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb-ft of torque (630 Nm) at 4,600 rpm, with the available performance exhaust system, Chevrolet ann ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Delivers 460 HP
May 28, 2013
DETROIT May 28, 2013; The 2014 Corvette Stingrayâs all-new LT1 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 460 horsepower (343 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb-ft of torque (630 Nm) at 4,600 rpm, with the available performance exhaust system, Chevrolet announced today. The Stingray is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) a ... Continue reading
May 28, 2013
Tata Johnson Controls Buyout Completed Johnson Controls , a global leader in automotive seat systems and components , has acquired full (100-percent) ownership of Tata Johnson Controls (TJC). The former 50-percent-50-percent joint venture between Tata Automotive Components (TACO) and Johnson Controls is a leading suppl ... Continue reading
May 27, 2013
PALO ALTO, Calif.--The traffic experts at Waze (http://www.waze.com) today released their analysis of 2013 Memorial Weekend traffic conditions based upon driving patterns of their 12 million-U.S.-driver community. The results: road trips rule! While the number of cars on Americaââ¬â¢s roads increased 7.5-12% ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces New Chief Executive Officer
May 26, 2013
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, today announced that Richard P. "Rich" Lavin has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 28, 2013. In addition, Mr. Lavin will be appointed as a member of the bo ... Continue reading
Ford Honors Top Suppliers Around the Globe for Excellence in 2012
May 24, 2013
Forty-seven of Ford's top-performing suppliers received World Excellence Awards for 2012 A special honor was given to 35 suppliers who demonstrated the Go Further mindset and continuous pursuit of excellence in the face of unforeseen business challenges Ford's supplier partners are recognized for achieving the highest ... Continue reading
Chinese Auto Manufacturer BYD Features Latest Models Equipped with DTS Digital Surround
May 23, 2013
DTS, Inc. , a pioneer in next generation ultra high-definition audio solutions and audio enhancement technologies, today announced further collaboration with BYD, a rapidly-growing automotive and green-energy technology company in China, to expand implementation of DTS Digital Surround into four models of BYD vehicle ... Continue reading
Goodyear Kicks Off 4th Annual 'Gives Back' Campaign
May 23, 2013
Continuing its long history of supporting the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR's three major national series, is waving the green flag on the fourth annual "Goodyear Gives Back" charitable program benefitting the Support Our Troops® organizat ... Continue reading
Prepare For Your Summer Road Trip With Continental Tire
May 22, 2013
Prepare For Your Summer Road Trip With Continental Tire ââ¬Â¢Under inflated tires cause U.S. drivers to waste 1.2 billion gallons of fuel annually, use Continental Tireââ¬â¢s tips to help save 12 cents a gallon at the pump. Ft. Mill, S.C. - May 22, 2013. Memorial Day signifies the start of summer an ... Continue reading
Visteon to Participate in KeyBanc Capital Markets' Conference on May 30
May 22, 2013
Visteon Corporation will participate in the KeyBanc Capital Markets' Industrial, Automotive and Transportation Conference in Boston on Thursday, May 30. Visteon's presentation is scheduled to begin at 12:05 p.m. EDT and will last about 45 minutes. Vice President and Treasurer Robert Krakowiak will provide an overview o ... Continue reading
Polk Recognizes 2013 Inventory Efficiency Award Winners at Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
May 21, 2013
Polk honoredMevotech Inc. and Performance Warehouse Inc. with the 2013 Polk Inventory Efficiency Award during a ceremony held today at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare near Chicago. The Polk Inventory Efficiency Award program, now in its ninth year, recognizes and rewards o ... Continue reading
Maxion Wheels Receives Awards from Fiat and Fiat/Chrysler
May 20, 2013
Maxion Wheels ("Maxion" or the "Company") announced today that its facility in Limeira, Brazil, was one of seven companies to be awarded the Fiat Qualitas Award in the Metallic Materials and Powertrain category. In addition, Maxion Wheels was one of two companies given Special Recognition for Performance in Meeting Fia ... Continue reading
May 20, 2013
Johnson Controls Automotive Seating, a global leader in automotive seating and seat components, is supporting the next generation of vehicle designers as the seating sponsor of Ohio State University's (OSU) EcoCAR 2 entry. Established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors, EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to t ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Automotive Seating receives Manufacturing Leadership 100 Award
May 16, 2013
Johnson Controls Automotive Seating, a global leader in automotive seating and seat components, was recently recognized by Manufacturing Executive, a global association for manufacturing executives, with its Manufacturing Leadership 100 (ML100) Award in the Global Value Chain category. Johnson Controls was honored for ... Continue reading
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