BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corp. have signed binding agreements to collaborate on a number of technologies, including new battery technology, a fuel cell system, lightweight materials, and a joint platform concept for a mid-size sports vehicle that the automakers said will be complete by the end of 2013. These new agreements follow a memorandum […]
The snow and ice storm that impacted the Southern part of the U.S. didn’t stop Proficient Auto Transport, the premier Florida auto transport company, and one of the leading auto transport companies anywhere from making their deliveries!
THE UNITED AUTO WORKERS union is facing what is called an existential threat. While it’s been over 30 years in the making, the union is in an inexorable decline. It all comes down to a matter of dollars and cents. The union simply is running out of money.Â
The Peterbilt Store Blue Ridge, one of nine dealerships privately-owned by The Pete Store LLC, has relocated to a new 12,800-square-foot facility in Raphine, Va. The location sits on 4.5 acres with easy access from Interstate 81 and Interstate 64. It is within close proximity to two major truck stops, several restaurants and a hotel.
Michelin North America says it has reinforced its commitment to the province of Nova Scotia today by announcing a $73 million(CDN) project investment at its Waterville truck tire plant. Michelin anticipates the investment will create approximately 50 new jobs in the Annapolis Valley.
The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle, rated by the EPA at 115 MPGe in all-electric mode, went on sale Jan. 15 at select New York and California Honda dealers with an MSRP of $39,780. Combining hybrid efficiency with instantaneous electric-motor torque, the Honda Accord Plug-In is rated by the EPA with a maximum EV Mode […]
Celadon, a logistics and trucking firm, is one of North America’s largest truckload carriers. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Indianapolis. Celadon’s existing headquarters campus is comprised of four buildings totaling about 108,000 square feet of enclosed space. In 2011, Celadon announced the construction of a $3,400,000.00, 36,000-square foot office building […]
Robert Strain has moved from his role as head of daily operations at General Motor’s Global Logistics and Containers division to become vice president of the Automotive Sector in Asia Pacific for Ceva Logistics. He fills the role left by Dave Dudek who moved to a new role in Europe in October last year, leading the company’s Century […]
A report published this week reveals that the reduction of certain supply chain and logistics barriers could have the potential to increase GDP and world trade significantly more than would eliminating all import tariffs on their own. The report, ‘Enabling Trade: Valuing Growth Opportunities’, suggests
