GM's Nesbitt Tells All" Innovation, Growth in Automotive Design & Production
Aug 1, 2011
Bryan Nesbitt knows a thing or two about collaboration and creativity. The vice president of Shanghai-based General Motors International Operations Design and "Brand Champion" for Chinese vehicle manufacturers Wuling and Baojun, tells Automotive Design & Production in its July/August issue: "You want to inspire and enc ... Continue reading
July Manufacturing: Production and Employment Growing;Supplier Deliveries Slower
Aug 1, 2011
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the 24th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 26th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2011
Remy Inc., manufacturer of Delco Remy heavy duty starters and alternators, received the 2010 Masters of Quality Award from Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA). It is the fifth occasion and third consecutive year where Remy has received this honor. The Masters of Quality is the highest level of recognition that DTNA ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Teams with Famicos Foundation to Support Cleveland-based Community Programs
Aug 1, 2011
WHAT: As a lead-up to this year's annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), which will take place in Philadelphia Aug. 3-7, two Chevrolet teams -- Team Chicago and Team Atlanta comprised of journalists from their respective cities will depart to the convention and engage in community se ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2011
Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, and its licensee, Advent Power Systems, Inc. announced that they have been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army / TACOM (Tank Automotive Command) valued at $1.4 million. With this contract, Cyclone and Advent will dev ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2011
WHAT: As a lead-up to this year's annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), which will take place in Philadelphia, members of the Chevrolet team and journalists from Chicago and Atlanta will travel to the convention and engage in community service projects along the way. On August 1, th ... Continue reading
First FIAT Ad Campaign Since Its Return to North America
Aug 1, 2011
The FIAT brand announced today the launch of an all-new marketing and advertising campaign, the first since its return to the North American market. The comprehensive campaign combines broadcast, print, digital and experiential initiatives and will be focused in the brand's key markets together with complementary natio ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Reports Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal First Quarter Ended June 30, 2011
Aug 1, 2011
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2011. 1Q Results Honda's consolidated net income attributable to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
3M Hosts Transportation Manufacturers Summit
Jul 31, 2011
Today's transportation engineers need solutions for a broad range of challenges. In response to these needs, 3M will host a Transportation Manufacturers Summit on September 14 in Elkhart, Indiana. The summit will feature technical seminars, product demonstrations and an Innovation Fair to connect transportation enginee ... Continue reading
General Motors Sponsors MAAX Summit
Jul 31, 2011
New trends and marketing opportunities within the $836 billion black consumer market will be unveiled by some of the nation's leading research companies at the Twelfth Annual Marketing to African Americans with Excellence (MAAX) Summit in Chicago, August 1st - 2nd. The MAAX Summit, presented by Target Market News, brin ... Continue reading
Visteon Names Kevin I. Dowd and Harry J. Wilson to Board of Directors
Jul 30, 2011
Visteon Corporation today announced that Kevin I. Dowd and Harry J. Wilson were elected to the company's board of directors, effective July 28, 2011. Dowd is the chairman and managing member of Berkeley Square Advisors, LLC., an advisory consulting firm, and has served as chief executive officer and chief restructuring ... Continue reading
Allstate Applauds Important Legislative Step to Help Make Roads Safer for Teen Drivers
Jul 30, 2011
Allstate Insurance Company issued the following statement in support of graduated driver licensing provisions in the NHTSA reauthorization. Major provisions of the STANDUP Act (S.528) are in the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011 (MVHSIA) or Mariah's Law, named after an Arkansas teen killed in a c ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Appoints Dean Evans as Chief Marketing Officer
Jul 30, 2011
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the appointment of Dean Evans to chief marketing officer. Reporting to SOA chief operating officer and EVP Tom Doll, Evans will be responsible for the company's marketing, corporate communications and customer service operations. Evans will commence his position at SOA on Septemb ... Continue reading
Honda to Launch New Civic at Frankfurt Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 29, 2011
Honda will launch the new Civic at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Developed specifically for the European market, the Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. ... Continue reading
Online Auto Insurance News: July Wrap-Up
Jul 29, 2011
MetLife drew flak for offering a free car coverage deal, GEICO cut rates in California by tens of millions, Volvo technology helped drivers avoid crashes and Progressive released a tool to help car shoppers estimate premiums with their smartphones. The following summary sheet outlines some of July's most significant au ... Continue reading
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