Visteon’s Pallash Emphasizes Keys to Success in Chinese Automotive Market
Robert Pallash, vice president and general manager of Visteon Corporation’s Asian Customer Business Group (CBG), recently spoke at the Automotive News China Congress in Beijing, where he emphasized five keys to success for operating in the Chinese automotive market.
Much of Coastal U.S. May Follow California on Car Emissions
California’s plan for sharp cuts in automotive emissions of global warming gases could eventually lead much of the coastal United States to turn to vehicles that are substantially cleaner, and by extension more fuel efficient, than those in the rest of the nation.
TI Automotive Selects Hart County, Georgia, for New Plant
TI Automotive has selected Hart County, Ga., as the site for a new facility to manufacture automotive fuel system components.
Goodyear to Boost Kelly Plant
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will invest more than $17.7 million in its Kelly-Springfield plant to build bigger tires, the company and local officials announced.
GSC Motorsports Launches New Web Site
GSC Motorsports announced that its new Web site, www.gscmotorsports.com is open for business. Now consumers have the opportunity to find the latest information on the hottest parts and accessories to make their cars go faster, handle better and look cooler.
Visteon in Mexico Recognized as a Leading Company, According to Hay Group Study
Visteon Corporation has been recognized as a “Leading Company” in Mexico in a recent study by human resources management firm, Hay Group, and the Mexican business magazine, Gestion de Negocios.
Bosch Appoints Corporate Communications Director
Bosch announced Chandra Lewis has assumed the position of director, corporate communications.
Argent to be Title Sponsor of Toyota Atlantic Race at Grand Prix of Denver
The CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver announced that Argent Mortgage has signed on as the title sponsor of the Toyota Atlantic race, taking place during the Grand Prix of Denver weekend Aug. 13 to 15, 2004. Argent sponsors car #24 driver, Danica Patrick, who is participating in the Grand Prix.
Eaton to Purchase GKN’s German Hydraulic Connector Firm
Cleveland, Ohio-based industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. has signed an agreement with GKN plc, a London-based global automotive and aerospace supplier, to purchase GKN’s Walterscheid Rohrverbindungstechnik GmbH business (Walterscheid) for $48 million.
White-Collar Jobs Also Exiting U.S.
Rows of engraved faces stare from plaques on the Inventors Wall. These are the faces of engineers who have made design breakthroughs used on some of the world’s most popular cars and trucks. All of the engineers work for Delphi, a Michigan company, at its Mexico Technical Center.
Johnson Controls to Expand Vehicle Component Plant in China
Since entering China’s emerging automotive market in 1997, vehicle-interior supplier Johnson Controls has invested millions of dollars, opened 12 facilities and won sourcing contracts for dozens of cars and trucks. Now, it’s gearing up for more growth with an $8 million expansion of a seat-component production plant near Shanghai.
Mitsubishi Motors to Revise Organization
Scandal-tainted Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Tuesday it will revise its organization, effective next Tuesday, to speed up its decision-making process and clarify responsibilities.