The Future of Auto Retailing to be Discussed at NADA Convention
Volkswagen’s Stefan Jacoby and energy activist T. Boone Pickens to deliver keynote remarks; industry speakers include NADA’s John McEleney and Ed Tonkin, AutoNation’s Mike Jackson.
Innovators Wanted for the 2009 SEMA Show ‘Making Green Cool Zone’
Many of these green vehicle technologies will be discussed with a panel of industry leaders and experts during the Driving Green Performance Vehicle Technology Briefing SuperSession, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Obama Administration Introduces New Fuel Mileage Standards
The agreement will bring the U.S. to the planned standard four years earlier than previously expected.
Executive Interview: MEMA’s Bob McKenna Talks about the Supplier Industry’s Role in the U.S. Economy
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) was in Washington, D.C. this week to support the 2009 Washington Auto Show. This morning, we talked briefly with MEMA President and CEO Bob McKenna about the status of the supplier industry in the U.S. today and the messages he focused on while in Washington.
Johnson Controls-Saft Awarded Grant for Hybrid Battery Development
As a part of Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle’s Clean Energy Wisconsin Plan, Johnson Controls-Saft was awarded a $500,000 Bio Energy Grant. The company was chosen for this grant due to its leadership in developing innovative, clean energy projects, specifically for the advanced technology R&D and commercialization efforts for lithium-ion hybrid vehicle batteries.
SEMA Show to Showcase Eco-Friendly Products in the ‘Making Green Cool Zone’
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – SEMA has announced plans to dedicate an exhibit at this year’s SEMA Show to showcase those companies whose creativity and innovation in the development, deployment and marketing of the green technologies prove that being environmentally friendly can also be cool. The “Making Green Cool Zone” will be featured inside the South
Michelin Applies Expertise to Range of Automotive Accessories
Imagine if the same expertise that goes into creating the rubber compound that allows your tires to grip the road in all kinds of weather was used to create a high-performance windshield wiper that keeps the rain off your windshield just as effectively. Well, Michelin has done just that. Michelin Lifestyle Limited (MLL) has launched its line of high-performance wiper blades in another step to extend the Michelin brand to a full range of automotive accessories.