BorgWarner Doubles Dual-Clutch Production Facility in Germany (Popularity:  )
With demand for its dual-clutch transmission modules (known as DualTronic(R)) expected to increase 500% by 2013, BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) has opened its second manufacturing facility at its Drivetrain campus in Arnstadt, Germany. The new facility will double the manufacturing area of the current site to over 107,000 square feet (10,000 square meters) and create 150 jobs by 2010. In addition, a new vehicle lab and test track with tight curves, ...
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Innovative Aftermarket Systems (IAS) Selects SEcureCard from StoneEagle (Popularity: )
The StoneEagle Group (StoneEagle) today announced that Innovative Aftermarket Systems (IAS), the leading provider of revolutionary F&I selling software and superior aftermarket programs, has selected SEcureCard to automate the claims management process for its R.O.A.D. InTire program.
SEcureCard is a business to business payment solution that has been providing third party administrators with a real-time approach for handling claim payments and reduced labor costs since 2004. SEcureCard eliminates the tedious ...
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Smart Energy Solutions Launches New Product for Heavy Duty Trucks, Buses and RVs (Popularity: )
Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SMGY), developer and manufacturer of the innovative Battery Brain(TM) electronic controller for vehicle and marine batteries has developed and is launching a new high capacity Battery Brain(TM) for the truck and bus markets. The Company worked with several major truck and bus fleet maintenance managers to develop and test this product.
There are over 8,000,000 commercial trucks and buses in the United States ...
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Chrysler's Motion to Reclaim its Tooling from Plastech is Denied (Popularity: )
Today a Federal Bankruptcy Judge in Detroit ruled that Chrysler LLC cannot reclaim its tooling from Plastech. Plastech, a Tier I supplier of various interior, exterior and powertrain plastic components, filed for bankruptcy protection on Feb. 1 after Chrysler notified the supplier it had terminated its supplier contracts and was taking action to recover its tooling. The matter was argued in a two-day hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Chrysler's statement, ...
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More Safety for Dogs While Riding in Truck Beds (Popularity: )
PupHut(R), the innovative truck- bed shade and safety product for dogs, is now protecting dogs across the country even better! Many states now require by law that your dog be restrained properly within the truck-bed. M4 Products, LLC, manufacturer of PupHut(R), has always warned of the potential dangers of not properly restraining your dog while riding in the truck-bed and has decided to include their popular 3-Point Truck Restraint in ...
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Ford Work Solutions: Expanding the Capability and Productivity of America's Favorite Trucks (Popularity: )
Ford (NYSE: F) is further expanding its 'smart' features for truck customers, announcing today a collection of industry-exclusive technologies for F-Series trucks and commercial E-Series vans that will help make business owners more productive and successful.
Ford Work Solutions delivers four innovative features:
-- An in-dash computer developed with Magneti Marelli and powered by Microsoft Auto that provides full high-speed Internet access via the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and navigation ...
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Ford of Southern Africa to Invest More Than R1.5 Billion for New Global Export Program (Popularity: )
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) today announced plans to invest more than R 1.5 billion to expand operations for the production of Ford's next-generation compact pickup truck and Puma diesel engine. The investment will commence in 2009 and be split between its assembly plant in Silverton, Pretoria and engine facility in Struandale, Port Elizabeth. Production of the new diesel engine is scheduled to begin in 2010, followed by ...
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Ford, ACH and Neapco Drivelines Sign Final Agreements for Sale of Automotive Components Holdings' Driveshaft Business (Popularity: )
Ford Motor Company, Automotive Components Holdings LLC and Neapco Drivelines, LLC today signed definitive agreements for the sale of the ACH driveshaft business currently located in the ACH Monroe (Mich.) Plant. The transfer of the business will begin next week and continue through the rest of the year.
This announcement follows the recent UAW ratification of the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with Neapco.
Neapco is opening a 345,000 sq. ft. ...
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2008 North American International Auto Show Announces Fun-Filled, Family-Oriented Attractions During Public Days, Jan. 19-27 (Popularity: )
Public Days for the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit from Jan. 19-27 are jam-packed with fun, family-oriented activities all attendees can enjoy.
"This world-class event has so much to offer everyone from car enthusiasts who visit the show annually, to kids wanting to see their first concept vehicle," said Carl Galeana, senior co-chairman of the NAIAS 2008. "The cutting-edge technologies mixed with interactive attractions and entertaining ...
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Australian Rules Maddo Breaks World Record on New Year's Eve in Las Vegas (Popularity: )
Australian motocross superstar Robbie Maddison literally leapt into the pages of the Guinness Book of World Records by jumping his motorcycle 322 feet 7-1/2 inches over the length of a regulation football field to shatter the previous record of 277 feet at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The jump was the first-ever Red Bull Experiment, which involves world-class athletes attempting world-first athletic achievements.
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