Chrysler Group Continues Powertrain Offensive Investment with Second Phoenix Engine Plant
Jun 1, 2007
-- Saltillo, Mexico named as home to second Phoenix V-6 engine plant -- $570 million plant to begin production of fuel-efficient engines in 2009 -- $3 billion Chrysler Group Powertrain Offensive part of 'Recovery and Transformation Plan' MEXICO CITY, June 1 -- Frank Ewasyshyn, Chrysler Group Executive Vice President - ... Continue reading
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Force Protection $11.9 Million For MRAP Vehicles
Jun 1, 2007
LADSON, S.C.--Force Protection, Inc. today announced it has received an order for 14 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category III Buffalo vehicles from the Marine Corps Systems Command. The contract is worth an approximate $11.9 million and is scheduled for completion by spring 2008. The Buffalo is a mine cleara ... Continue reading
Toyota Leads in Manufacturing Productivity Report
Jun 1, 2007
Washington DC June 1, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota was the top-ranked automaker in the 2007 Harbour Report on manufacturing in North America, with a combined 29.93 labor hours per vehicle. That score covers stamping, engine production, transmission production, and vehicle assembly. Honda showed the b ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2007
DETROIT, May 31, 2007 â The manufacturing productivity gap among North American automotive manufacturers continued to narrow as quality advances and more flexible labor agreements drove major improvements, according to The Harbour Report⢠North America 2007, the annual study released today by Harbour Consulti ... Continue reading
SCORE (AUBURN HILLS) - Volkswagen Named Official Vehicle of SCORE International
Jun 1, 2007
Volkswagen's Legendary Desert Racing Lineage on Display This Weekend at Tecate SCORE Baja 500 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 31 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced a multi-year partnership with SCORE International to become the Official Vehicle of SCORE and the six-race SCORE Desert series. The official announcement ... Continue reading
Rhino Off-Road Industries Unveils Design for Rapid Response RTV®
Jun 1, 2007
HENDERSON, Nev.--Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), which operates outdoor activity based businesses, including wholly owned subsidiary Rhino Off-Road Industries, Inc., released design plans for its expanded capacity, 4-seat model Rhino Off-Road RTV® that is being added to its product line-up. The new RR ... Continue reading
Schwarzenegger Checks Out the "RIDE" a Zero Emission Vehicle
Jun 1, 2007
TORONTO--Governor Schwarzenegger, with a delegation of more than 50 California companies, spoke on Tuesday to an animated crowd of several hundred prominent Canadian business and political leaders to promote California clean technology innovations. As part of the California Delegation, RideVehicles LLC, a zero emission ... Continue reading
Joint Statement from Caterpillar and Anhui Xingma Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
Jun 1, 2007
(In response to media reports stating that Caterpillar is planning an equity investment in Anhui Xingma Automobile Group) PEORIA, Ill., June 1 -- Recent media reports have said Caterpillar intends to purchase a 20% stake in Anhui Xingma Automobile Group Co Ltd. Both Caterpillar and Anhui Xingma Automobile Group seek to ... Continue reading
Global Environmental Concerns Increase Focus on Advanced Engine Technologies
Jun 1, 2007
Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on the Global Powertrain Market â Analysis of Engine Fuel Types Advanced Engine Technologies and Specifications on Thursday 7 June 2007 LONDON â May 31, 2007 â Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call on Thursday 7 June 2007 at 15.00 BST to provide ... Continue reading
IIHS Tests Convertibles: Saab and Volvo Tops - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 1, 2007
ARLINGTON, VA May 31, 2007; The Saab 9-3 and Volvo C70 earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK award for superior crash protection in the first tests the Institute has conducted of 10 midsize convertible models. The Saab and Volvo earn the top rating of good for protection in front, side, and ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Automotive Digital Teams with Revenue Science
May 31, 2007
IRVINE, Calif.--PRIMEDIA Automotive Digital, PRIMEDIAâs portfolio of more than 60 leading automotive Web sites, today announced an agreement with Revenue Science, Inc. that will expand and enhance buying opportunities for advertisers eager to target auto enthusiasts and in-market buyers. With Revenue Science, PRIM ... Continue reading
May 31, 2007
- Chrysler Group improves overall manufacturing efficiency by an industry- leading 25 percent during last six years - Company hours per vehicle productivity improves 2.4 percent overall to 32.90 - Eight Chrysler Group assembly plants rank within top five of their vehicle segment - Two Chrysler Group Stamping Plants ran ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for 2008 tC
May 31, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., May 31 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced pricing today for the 2008 tC sports coupe and tC Spec Package models. The 2008 tC and tC Spec Package will be available at dealerships next month. The core model tC receives freshened styling, new standard equipment and safety features f ... Continue reading
Air Liquide to Supply Portable Hydrogen Fueling Systems to General Motors in the U.S.
May 31, 2007
PARIS--Regulatory News: Using hydrogen as a vector of energy is a promising alternative fuel solution for motor vehicles. Used in a fuel cell, hydrogen combines with oxygen in the air to produce electricity to power the vehicle, with water as the only emission. Air Liquide (Paris:AI) is committed to enabling the hydrog ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices, Lousy Housing Market Could Hurt Auto Sales
May 31, 2007
Washington DC June 1, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that high gas prices and the slow housing market are expected to result in soft May auto sales, consumer website Edmunds.com reported today. Edmunds expects sales will be down 4.2 percent compared with last year, with blame for the decline resting squarely on en ... Continue reading
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