Friday, September 5, 2008

Automotive Industry News, Information & Resource Directory

Automotive Industry News
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Caster Concepts Introduces New Engineering Consulting Service
Caster Concepts announces the launch of RapidType Engineering, an engineering consulting service focused on delivering cost effective, cutting edge, high tech solutions to small to medium sized companies who conventionally would not have the resources or capital to staff a full time engineering team.

Ford is struggling in Asian markets
Ford is missing its sales goals in the critical Chinese market and other parts of Asia at a time when the automaker is counting on overseas profits to offset mounting losses at home.

Honda revs up hybrid offerings
Honda is taking on Toyota, the leader in hybrid sales, with the rollout of a second-generation gas-electric Insight aimed at mainstream customers. Although Honda's original Insight was the first hybrid sold in the United States, the quirky two-seater never took off and Toyota captured the small but growing number of environmentally concerned motorists with its more conventionally styled Prius.

EPA sets rules for lawn, boat engines
WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled sweeping regulations limiting emissions from small engines in lawn mowers and boats Thursday -- requiring that most small engines have catalytic converters.

Electricity the gas of tomorrow's cars, Ford exec says
Electricity -- not hydrogen, gasoline or ethanol -- will fuel the cars of tomorrow, says Ford's global product development chief, Derrick Kuzak.

Auto sales top expectations
U.S. auto sales fell sharply last month, but several industry executives sounded cautiously optimistic that the worst may be over after falling gas prices and flashy sales promotions lured skittish consumers back into showrooms.

Kerkorian's firm settles GM stock claims
WASHINGTON -- Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian settled allegations Wednesday that he failed to comply with federal disclosure rules when selling his shares in General Motors Corp. stock in late 2006.

Manny Lopez: Carmaker cuts must go deeper
It has never been hard in this city to buy a car for far less than what most everyone else in America pays.

Canada to help reopen Ford plant
WINDSOR, Ontario -- Canada's prime minister and Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday a new research center for environmentally friendly technologies will be launched in a government partnership that includes up to $75 million in government funding.

Old Car Festival drives through Greenfield Village
This summer we enjoyed major events such as the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Belle Isle Grand Prix, but there's one more car-centric celebration -- The Henry Ford's 58th annual Old Car Festival. More than 750 cars from the 1890s to the 1930s, including 200 Model Ts, will cruise the grounds of Greenfield Village on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the cars, there will be live music, an automobile parade, a bicycle parade, games and more.

Automotive Industry Resource Websites

Industrial Casters, Industrial Wheels for Automotive Industry: Caster Concepts is the best source for industrial replacement casters and wheels for mobile equipment used in manufacturing plants and production facilities throughout the Automotive Industry. Caster Concepts manufactures industrial casters, industrial wheels, polyurethane wheels, shock absorbing caster, special and custom caster solutions, medium & heavy duty casters, mold on rubber, phenolic, forged steel and track wheels, just to name a few of their caster and wheel products.
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American Truck Equipment - Van and Pickup Truck Products: Supplying the van and pickup truck owner with quality products since 1969.
Locate us at: http://www.goamericantruck.com/links/

Bluhm Enterprises: Manufactures Xenon gas headlights and covers for snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs.
Locate us at: http://www.bluhmenterprises.com/links.php

Discount Auto Parts and Accessories - Drivewire.com: Drivewire sells import and domestic replacement and performance automotive parts at discount prices. Browse our site for OEM, genuine, and aftermarket replacement and performance parts for your car or truck.
Locate us at: http://www.drivewire.com/001supportingfiles/links.html

Tioga County Used Cars: We are the New York Southern Tier leader in used car and truck automotive sales. Located on Route 96 in Candor, NY, we are just a short drive from Binghamton, Elmira, Ithaca and Northern Pennsylvania.
Locate us at: http://www.brush-palette.com/directory/automotive_industry.php

Special Day Cars: Offers cars for your special day including a selection of super cars.
Locate us at: http://www.specialdaycars.com/links/chauffeurs-resources/

Donate car and Car donation: Donate your car to charity and help those in need.
Locate us at: http://www.donate-car-for-charity.com/links.htm

Parking Professional: Providing professional consulting services to parking company operators and parking facility owners and agents.
Locate us at: http://www.parkingprofessional.com/links/

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Automotive Industry News, Information & Resource Directory

Automotive Industry News Courtesy of detnews.com - Autos Insider

Automotive Industry Resource Websites

Automotive Industry News
Courtesy of detnews.com - Autos Insider