Jennifer Granholm Elected to Dow Board of Directors
Mar 24, 2011
MIDLAND, Mich.--The Dow Chemical Company today announced that Jennifer M. Granholm, former governor of the state of Michigan, has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. âJennifer Granholmââ¬â¢s experience and perspective will be instrumental as we continue to advocate for nationa ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Combines Aluminum and Steel to Produce Weight-Saving, Multi-Material Seat Structure
Mar 24, 2011
BURSCHEID, Germany, March 24, 2011 -- - Composite and Adhesive Bonding Technology Enable Lighter Rear Seat Systems Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interior components and electronics, has developed a new lightweight rear seat system. It combines steel and aluminum, creating a modular, multi-mat ... Continue reading
Allstate Received Claims From Bronx Staged Crash
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., March 24, 2011 HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., March 24, 2011 -- Allstate has received claims from a seemingly staged auto accident depicted in a surveillance video released by the New York City Police Department late Tuesday. The incident occurred in the Bronx less than a year ago. On the same day, the N ... Continue reading
New and Used Auto Sales Forecasts; Incentives Spending for March
Mar 24, 2011
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 24, 2011 SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 24, 2011 -- TrueCar.com, today released its March 2011 sales and incentives forecast. ˆ The forecast shows the following: For March 2011, new light vehicle sales in the U.S. (including fleet) is expected to be 1,190,931 units, up 20 percent from March 20 ... Continue reading
SAE International 2011 World Congress to Focus on Automotive Propulsion Technology
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 24, 2011 DETROIT, March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The SAE 2011 World Congress will offer relevant technical information and innovative content when it convenes April 12-14 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Host company for the event is General Motors; the Tier One Strategic Partner is LG C ... Continue reading
EPA Selects AVL for Critical Automotive Emissions Testing Initiative
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 24, 2011 PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 24, 2011 -- AVL announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for critical automotive emissions testing to take place at the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor, Michigan ... Continue reading
Steel Industry to Offer New Grades and Lightweight Steel Solutions for Advanced Powertrain Vehicles
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 24, 2011 DETROIT, March 24, 2011 -- North American steel industry experts will launch FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) at the 10th Annual Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) seminar Wednesday, May 18 in Livonia, Mich. FSV is a global, multi-million dollar program that delivers auto body concepts addressing ... Continue reading
Statement No. 4 Regarding Status of Japanese Earthquake and Impact on Nissan Americas Operations
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 24, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 24, 2011 -- Nissan Americas continues to make progress in assessing the operational impact from the Japanese earthquake and is putting countermeasures in place to address business needs. The following statement will serve as an update that is current as ... Continue reading
Lincoln Launches Nationwide Contest to Crown 'America's Smartest Company'
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 24, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 24, 2011 -- Lincoln Intelligence Project to visit corporate campuses of the most recognized American brands in search of smartest company Employees to drive select Lincoln vehicles and participate in interactive intelligence assessment games including p ... Continue reading
General Motors Recognizes Union Pacific With Best Supplier Award
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire OMAHA, Neb., March 24, 2011 OMAHA, Neb., March 24, 2011 -- General Motors honored Union Pacific with a 2010 Supplier of the Year award at its annual awards presentation. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) Each year, General Motors compiles a list of its most exceptional global su ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire Mar. 24 Auburn Hills, Mich., March 24, 2011 Incredible display of owner passion for Chrysler Group's iconic rear-wheel drive performance cars Highly anticipated and all-new second-generation 2011 Chrysler 300 series and seventh generation Dodge Charger performance sedans available for test drives All-new 20 ... Continue reading
AAA's Free App Helps Motorists Compare Gas Prices Close to Home and on the Road
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire ORLANDO, Fla., March 24, 2011 With gas prices 73 cents higher per gallon than last year, the AAA TripTik Mobile app for iPhone helps motorists compare prices at nearby stations ORLANDO, Fla., March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Many Americans are feeling anxiety at the pump as the price of a tank of g ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 24, 2011 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 24, 2011 -- March new-vehicle retail sales are showing stability through the first three weeks of the month, continuing a trend of monthly double-digit year-over-year increases, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers rea ... Continue reading
OnStar Selects PumpTopTV's Digital Network for 10-Car Giveaway Ad Campaign
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 24, 2011 SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 24, 2011 -- Outcast Media's PumpTopTV and OnStar today announced a new ad campaign and sweepstakes that, with the touch of the OnStar button, will give the on-the-go consumer a chance to win a 2011 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle of ... Continue reading
Volvo: Mack Launches Medium Heavy Version of Granite Model
Mar 24, 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: âConsidering the current economic climate, many companies are focusing on exactly how much truck they really needâ The Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) The Volvo Groupââ¬â¢s US subsidiary Mack is launching a new medium heavy version of its highly succes ... Continue reading
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