Autoliv Expands in China Constructs New Seatbelt Plant
Apr 1, 2011
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. ââ¬â the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems ââ¬â has started construction of a new factory building in Nanjing that will replace the Companyââ¬â¢s existing plant in the city. The first construction phase of the new plant is approxima ... Continue reading
Scania Unveils Engines to Meet Future Environmental Standards
Apr 1, 2011
SÃâDERTÃâ LJE, Sweden--Regulatory News: âAdd to that our own engine and exhaust management technology, which has now been integrated into one systemâ Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) is now prepared to start delivering trucks with engines that comply with the European emission standards (Euro 6) wh ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2011
PARIS, April 1, 2011 -- Valeo has inaugurated two new sites in China this week: a global Electronics Expertise Center in Shenzhen and a wiper systems production plant in Wenling, China. "The opening of the new Electronics Expertise Center and the new wiper systems plant are a further demonstration of Valeo's strategy t ... Continue reading
TomTom Enters into Forward Start Agreement to Put Banking Facilities in Place until 2016
Apr 1, 2011
AMSTERDAM--TomTom, the worldââ¬â¢s leading provider of location and navigation products and services, has signed a forward start facilities agreement comprising of a ââ¬250 million term loan facility and a ââ¬150 million revolving credit facility that will extend the maturity of the exi ... Continue reading
Chevron Introduces New Delo Grease ESI
Mar 31, 2011
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Lubricants, maker of the Deloî brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today introduced the latest member of its product family, Delo Grease ESI. This extended service interval (ESI) grease is engineered to reduce friction and wear and is designed for a ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tire Plant Wins 'The Shingo Prize,' Top Award for Manufacturers
Mar 31, 2011
PR Newswire AKRON, Ohio, March 31, 2011 AKRON, Ohio, March 31, 2011 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's manufacturing plant in Americana, Brazil, has won The Shingo Prize, one of the world's most prestigious honors for manufacturers and called "the Nobel prize of manufacturing" by Businessweek magazine. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
Sequa Automotive Group Announces Manufacturing Expansion in Morgantown, Kentucky
Mar 31, 2011
PR Newswire BRIDGEPORT, Conn., March 31, 2011 BRIDGEPORT, Conn., March 31, 2011 -- Sequa Automotive Group, which operates ARC Automotive Inc. and CASCO Products ââ¬â suppliers to the global automotive industry ââ¬â announced today it will expand manufacturing in Morgantown, Kentucky, adding up t ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2011
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--The Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority (MTTA) of Tulsa, Oklahoma has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. a contract to design, build, operate and maintain a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station to support the agencyââ¬â¢s growing fleet of CNG-powered buses and paratransit vehicles. ... Continue reading
Propel Technology: Another Record-Breaking Year in Buses for Allison Transmission
Mar 30, 2011
SHANGHAI--Allison Transmission, once again announces record sales into the global city bus and coach market, during 2010. With more than 15,000 units sold into this sector worldwide, Allison further strengthens its position as a premier provider of automatic transmissions and hybrid systems. This success came as a resu ... Continue reading
Leviton Announces UL Listing for Portable Charger
Mar 30, 2011
PR Newswire MELVILLE, N.Y., March 30, 2011 MELVILLE, N.Y., March 30, 2011 -- Leviton today announced the Evr-Greenâ⢠120 Level 1 Portable Charger, which allows drivers to charge a plug-in vehicle anywhere a standard outlet is available, has received Underwriters Laboratories Inc.î (UL) Listing for El ... Continue reading
Valvoline Introduces UltraMax Lubricants for Off-Highway Equipment
Mar 30, 2011
PR Newswire LEXINGTON, Ky., March 30, 2011 LEXINGTON, Ky., March 30, 2011 -- Valvoline, a brand of Ashland Inc. has launched its UltraMax product line to extend the life of off-highway engines and equipment by going beyond OEM standards to outprotect, outperform and provide better cost containment. The UltraMax lineup ... Continue reading
GM to Invest More Than $30 Million in Pontiac Stamping
Mar 30, 2011
PR Newswire PONTIAC, Mich., March 30, 2011 PONTIAC, Mich., March 30, 2011 -- General Motors today announced more than $30 million of investment in its Pontiac Stamping Plant earmarked for tooling and equipment to enhance the plant's manufacturing capabilities. "GM continues to invest in our manufacturing operations to ... Continue reading
City of San Jose and the California Energy Commission Team Up to Welcome Wrightspeed
Mar 30, 2011
PR Newswire SAN JOSE, Calif., March 30, 2011 SAN JOSE, Calif., March 30, 2011 -- Event: Join San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, California Energy Commission Vice Chair James Boyd, Wrightspeed CEO Ian Wright, members from the local cleantech community and others for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2011
PR Newswire JINZHOU, China, March 30, 2011 JINZHOU, China, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or "the Company") , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, safety products, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced that its s ... Continue reading
April is National Car Care Month
Mar 30, 2011
Basic car maitenance Helps Avoid Costly Repairs Down the Road BETHESDA, Md., March 30, 2011 National Car Care Month in April is the time of year to give your car some extra attention. Basic maintenance can go a long way toward improving the safety and dependability of your vehicle, plus it helps avoid costly repairs do ... Continue reading
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