Supply Chain Management is Inteva's Subject at the 2011 CAR Management Briefing Seminars
Jun 30, 2011
Mary Foster, Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Inteva Products, will join other industry leaders at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars in a discussion to address manufacturing productivity and its role in world class manufacturing. ... Continue reading
GE Union Members Approve A New Four-Year Contracts
Jun 30, 2011
The members of GE's two largest unions have voted to approve new four-year national labor contracts with GE. Union officials informed GE that voting by members of IUE-CWA and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) was completed Wednesday, and that the national agreements have been ratified. ... Continue reading
Circle BMW Supports the USA Olympic Team
Jun 30, 2011
Circle BMW to Hold a BMW Drive for Team USA Event -Olympic Gold Medalist Caryn Davies will make an appearance at Circle BMW's event- EATONTOWN, N.J. (June 30, 2011) ... Continue reading
56 Miles-Per-Gallon Vehicle Standard Is Good, but 62 MPG Is Better Says Consumer Reports
Jun 30, 2011
Aggressive Fuel Economy Standard by 2025 Will Save Consumers Money and Dramatically Cut Oil Consumption -- Consumer Reports today commented on proposed fuel economy standards for 2017-2025 currently being considered by the Obama Administration. ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2011
Overall quality of heavy-duty trucks has improved substantially in 2011, compared with 2010, but whether these quality gains can be sustained in the face of greater production and new emissions regulations remains in question, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction S ... Continue reading
Drivers Favor Red Light Safety Cameras Study Reports
Jun 30, 2011
Two thirds of drivers in 14 big cities with longstanding red light camera programs support their use, according to a new survey released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This study adds to the overwhelming body of evidence showing the life-saving benefits of this technology as well as strong public ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Sales Tip Towards Cars Once Again
Jun 30, 2011
Cars expected to account for 47 percent of Chevrolet total sales for first half of 2011, highest percentage since 1991 Four-cylinder models expected to account for 46 percent of Chevrolet retail sales for first half of 2011 Chevrolet total sales are expected to increase 15 percent during the first half of 2011 fueled b ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Industries Reports Increased Growth
Jun 30, 2011
PORTLAND, Ore.--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.17 for its fiscal 2011 third quarter ended May 31, 2011. This compares with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.43 in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and $1.10 in the seco ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2011
Panasonic has developed innovative thermoelectric tubes especially suited for fluid heat source such as hot water and steam. The tubular shape enables direct and efficient heat transfer without additional heat exchangers, yielding high density of generated power. ... Continue reading
Universal Lubricants' ECO ULTRA Recycled Motor Oil More Widely Available
Jun 30, 2011
Revving the green motor oil revolution to full force Universal Lubricants added two Meineke Car Care Centers of Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls, SD) to its growing client base of ECO ULTRA motor oil users. ... Continue reading
G-OIL Motor Oil Now Available at Strauss Auto
Jun 30, 2011
Green Earth Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GETG), a leading manufacturer and marketer of "green" environmentally safer consumer packaged goods and products, announced today the distribution of G-OIL motor oil in all 24 New Jersey locations of Strauss Auto and the full line of "G"-Branded automotive appearance products in a ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Transportation Association Adds Pepco Holdings
Jun 30, 2011
Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) has joined the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA). PHI's membership in EDTA provides access to a diverse representation of vehicle and equipment manufacturers, energy providers, component suppliers and end users. ... Continue reading
MagnaChip to Begin Wafer Production for ELMOS' 0.35um Automotive Semiconductor Products
Jun 30, 2011
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip Semiconductor") , a Korea-based foundry, designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, and ELMOS Semiconductor AG ("ELMOS") (FSE: ELG), a Germany-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors primarily for the aut ... Continue reading
Sporty New Looks Available for the 2011 Toyota Prius
Jun 30, 2011
The Toyota Prius, the best-selling hybrid in America, offers an exciting new accessory package for 2011. First debuted at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show -- the Prius PLUS Performance Package features components of the new PLUS hybrid performance line from Toyota Racing Development (TRD). ... Continue reading
New Car Sales Down in June, J. D. Power Reports
Jun 30, 2011
The pace of new-vehicle retail sales has cooled in the third week of June, after exhibiting a stronger pace during the first two weeks of the month, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the United States. ... Continue reading
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