Continental AG to Acquire Motorola’s Automotive Electronics Business
Continental AG and Motorola have entered into an agreement under which Continental will acquire Motorola’s automotive electronics business for approximately $1 billion in cash. The transaction includes Motorola’s controls, sensor, interior electronics and telematics businesses. The acquired business will be integrated into Continental’s Automotive Systems Division.
Steven Chapman Named Director of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has named Steven Chapman as a director of the company, effective immediately. Chapman is the group vice president, emerging markets & businesses for Cummins, Inc. Employed at Cummins for more than 20 years, Chapman assumed his current role in May 2005
New Version of Clevite Heavy Duty CEEK Program Available Online
In order to better meet the heavy duty needs of its fleet, agricultural, construction, industrial and marine customers, Clevite Engine Parts updated its Heavy Duty CEEK (Clevite Electronic Engine Kits) program, which can now be found at Heavydutyenginekits.com.
BP Lubricants USA Offers Castrol Tection Extra to Retailers
BP Lubricants USA announced this week it will begin offering Castrol Tection Extra, a 15W-40 diesel engine oil, in the retail, mass, truck stop and auto parts channels. The oil will be available at a number of retail locations, including: AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, CSK, Pep Boys, O’Reilly, Strauss, Love’s Truck Stops and Wal-Mart.
Gupta Joins Ashland as Director, Valvoline International
Naveen Gupta will join Ashland Inc. as director of global heavy duty, OEM and emerging markets for the company’s Valvoline International business. The new position will be effective Oct. 1, according to Craig Moughler, senior vice president and managing director, Valvoline International. Currently, Gupta serves as managing director of Valvoline Cummins Limited, a joint venture partnership in India.
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton Visits Jamestown Engine Plant
New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Cummins Inc.’s Jamestown Engine Plant yesterday to celebrate production of the plant’s 750,000th engine and recognize Cummins as a leader in meeting the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards for diesel engines.
Detroit Diesel Announces Management Appointments
Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) announced the appointments of John Galbraith to the position of chief quality officer and Glenn Lysinger to the newly created position of chief compliance officer. Both will report to Carsten Reinhardt, president and chief executive officer of Detroit Diesel Corporation.
Philippine President Takes Delivery of First CNG Buses for Metro Manila
Cummins Westport Inc. has reported the July 1 launch by the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) of the country’s first clean air public buses that will operate in Metro Manila. The buses are powered by Cummins Westport low-emissions natural gas engines.
Silverline Sponsors Jeff Garmon’s Diesel Racing Truck
Silverline by ANSA Automotive has announced it will be the major sponsor of Garmon’s Performance Racing Dodge Cummins Diesel drag racing truck. Owned and driven by Jeff Garmon, one of the top racers in the diesel circuit, this truck will race in the Diesel Hot Rod Association (DHRA) sanctioned pro-street series across the country.
Best Business Practices Slated for Discussion at ADS International Convention & Tradeshow
Practical business and technical best practices will be discussed at the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) International Convention & Trade Show, scheduled to take place Aug. 3-7, at The Wynn Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas. ADS is a non-profit, international trade association with more than 750 members in the United States, Canada, Mexico and 56 other countries. Its primary focus is on the service and technology of diesel fuel injection, governor and turbocharger systems.