R. L. Polk & Co. Forecasts Market Demand for Diesel Engine Parts Replacement
New solution responds to market need; offers key insights into demand for diesel engine parts for customers’ strategic planning needs.
1.7 Million Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles to be on the World’s Roadways by 2015, Forecasts Pike Research
A study from Pike Research shows that Toyota, General Motors and Ford will together account for three-quarters of the world market for PHEVs by 2015.
Channel Forecast Model Projects 4.5 Percent Increase in 2010 Aftermarket Sales
The first-ever market overview to use both 1997 and 2002 Economic Census data determines the dollar value of sales at end-user prices for each of 42 automotive aftermarket channels of distribution.
Proliance Achieves Operating Income Forecast For FY08; Provides Update on Refinancing
Operating income for the fourth quarter increased to $4.3 million from the year-ago period.
SEMA Releases Series of Forecasting Reports from Center for Automotive Research
Groundbreaking research includes insight from top automotive leaders; Findings identify specific trends and changes.
Herman Trend Alert: 2009 Workforce/Workplace Forecast
Each year at this time, The Herman Group issues its annual workforce/workplace forecast.
ITW Lowers 2008 Fourth Quarter Forecast
The company said the latest forecast reflects significant further weakening in North American and international end markets, the negative impact from currency translation and higher than originally anticipated restructuring costs in the quarter.
U.S. Federal Reserve Executive to Present Economic Forecast for Heavy Duty Dialogue ’09
Heavy Duty Dialogue ’09 will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel and the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009.
ITW Reclassifies Results for Discontinued Operations; Lowers Forecast
GLENVIEW, Ill. — As previously announced, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) has approved a plan to divest its Decorative Surfaces segment and Click Commerce business. Accordingly, the company has reclassified the results of these businesses to discontinued operations. The effect of the reclassification is as follows: Diluted Income Per Share from Continuing Operations
China’s Auto Parts Export Forecast to Surge 35 Percent
From Xinhua Economic News BEIJING — China’s export of automotive parts is forecast to increase more than 35 percent in the 2008-2009 period, said an expert. Prof. Li Dan, from the China Galaxy Securities Co., said that the appreciation of Renminbi (Chinese currency), slowdown of the U.S. economy, oil price hikes and adjustment of China’s