May 3, 2013
Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, seating components and automotive interiors and electronics, has received the Automotive Innovations Award 2013 in the Interiors category. Last night, the renowned Center of Automotive Management in Bergisch Gladbach, and consulting and auditing firm Pricewaterho ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Wins Multi-Year Contract With SAIC-GM-Wuling
May 2, 2013
China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or the "Company") , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Co., Ltd., has entered into a multi-year agreement to supply the SAIC-GM-Wuling ("SGMW") joint venture with its high-quali ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Appoints David I. Rosenthal Chief Financial Officer
May 1, 2013
UQM Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has appointed David I. Rosenthal as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rosenthal has extensive finance and accounting experience in senior leadership roles across a variety of industries during his 30+ year career. His extensive background as a CFO for both publicl ... Continue reading
Survey Says ... Love Affair Between Man And Machine Is The One That Lasts!
May 1, 2013
A new consumer survey released by MAACO, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands, reveals a sentiment contrary to the perception of our throwaway culture:Ã American's don't have to, but want to, keep their car reflects their sense of style than those in the West (28 percent). Red State, Blue State: Odd ... Continue reading
Penske Logistics Wins Bid to Operate BMW of North America Parts Distribution Center
Apr 30, 2013
READING, Pa., April 30, 2013 -- Penske Logistics announced it has been awarded the contract to be the operational manager of the BMW of North America, LLC parts distribution center in Nazareth, Pa. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under the agreement, Penske Logistics will provide a trained labor force for the after ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2013
CARSON, Calif., April 30, 2013 -- An easing economic outlook has had little impact on the amount of auto repairs DIYers undertake, according to the "2013 DIY Report" from AutoMD.com.à Driven by cost-savings à ââ¬â but also enjoying the process ââ¬â DIYers are continuing to do more of their ... Continue reading
Iconic Seats for an Iconic Car; Recaro Comes Standard in New Camaro Z/28
Apr 30, 2013
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 30, 2013 -- Hand-crafted Recaro seats will be standard fitment for the return of the most iconic model in Camaro history, the Z/28. The driving experience of the powerful, high-revving, track-ready Z/28 will be enhanced with the bold bolstering and high-performance driving capabilities the Re ... Continue reading
BYD Launches Green-Hybrid Technologies Across Entire Car Line-up at Shanghai Auto Show
Apr 28, 2013
SHANGHAI--This week, BYD unveiled several exciting technologies to improve fuel efficiencies by greater than 20% in all their 2014 vehicle line-up. They are calling it the ââ¬ÅGreen Hybridââ¬??? initiative with ââ¬ÅInsta-Pureâ& acir c;¬??? cabin filtering systems and were well aligned w ... Continue reading
Goodyear Unveils Special Edition Military Support Tire
Apr 28, 2013
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company , exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR's three major national series, today unveiled the special commemorative tires it will supply for the upcoming NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway to wave the green flag on the fourth year of the successful Goodyear Gives Back campaign. A multi- ... Continue reading
Skyworks Exceeds Q2 FY13 Revenue and EPS Guidance
Apr 26, 2013
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. , an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today reported second fiscal quarter 2013 results for the period ending March 29, 2013. Revenue for the quarter was $425.2 million, up 17 percent when compared to $364.7 million in the second fiscal ... Continue reading
Chinese Automotive Supplier to Build $45M Manufacturing Facility in Kansas City
Apr 26, 2013
The Kansas City Area Development Council announced today that Yanfeng USA Automotive Trim Systems will construct a new 258,000 square-foot manufacturing plant in the Kansas City area. The Michigan-based subsidiary of Yanfeng Visteon of China, a General Motors supplier, plans to build the $45 million manufacturing and s ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2013
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automotive Seating Systems Report 2013" report to their offering. The global seating market is clearly led at the tier one level by two US companies and one European company, JCI, Lear and Faurecia. Lear and JCI are also very strong in China owing to their ... Continue reading
Breaking down Cadillac's New Headlamp Design
Apr 26, 2013
LED, bi-functional HID projectors add functionality and aggressive look DETROIT â A deep look into the next generation of Cadillac models reveals new approaches to how designers are streamlining the form and function of headlamps, what designers call the âeyesâ of a car. The upcoming all-new 2014 Cadilla ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Higher First Quarter Earnings
Apr 26, 2013
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported higher earnings for the first quarter of 2013 compared to the year-ago quarter. "Despite a tough economic environment, we continue to achieve solid earnings improvement," said Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer. "Our first quarter earnings demonstra ... Continue reading
Autoliv: Financial Report January - March 2013
Apr 26, 2013
Autoliv, Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) Sales: $2,135 million EPS: $1.29 Cash Flow: $141 million For the three-month period ended March 31, 2013, Autoliv, Inc. -- the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems -- reported an operating margin, excluding costs for capacity alignments and antitrust investigations, of 8.8%, bea ... Continue reading
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