Delphi Introduces Unique Plug-and-Play Connectivity Service
Consumers can quickly lock and unlock doors, locate, track and monitor vehicles via mobile devices.
AASP/NJ Announces First-Ever ‘NORTHEAST Exhibitor Boot Camp’ Seminar
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey recently announced that, in preparation for the 2012 installment of their flagship event, the association will be offering a special “NORTHEAST Exhibitor Boot Camp” training session on Jan. 12 to help this year’s exhibitors get the most out of their booth investment.
Racing Community Remembers Dan Wheldon; IndyCar Cancels Championship Celebration
“You could never ask for a better ambassador to a sport. Dan represented INDYCAR with the utmost respect and integrity. Dan will not only be immortalized as being a great racer but also a wonderful person,” said IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard.
$5 Million Prize Available In ‘Go Daddy IndyCar Challenge’
Dan Wheldon and one lucky fan look to hit the jackpot at season finale race at IZOD IndyCar World Championships.
Ford and Bug Labs Develop Open-Source R&D Platform for In-Car Connectivity
Known as “OpenXC,” the research platform is based on Bug Labs’ open-source Bug System and will enable the developer community to quickly prototype ideas and test out affordable new connectivity concepts that could enhance Ford’s future products.
Herman Trend Alert: Where the Jobs Are and Will Be
If you are job hunting, there are two sectors that stand out — insurance and healthcare.
Honeywell International Bumped from Dow
This morning, it was announced that Honeywell International was bumped from the Dow Jones Industrial Average after 82 years on the list. Other companies with ties to the automotive and heavy duty industries that were removed from the Dow include Chevron, Sears and Navistar.
ITW Successfully Completes Click Commerce Tender Offer
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) has successfully completed its cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Click Commerce. Click Commerce is a provider of on-demand supply chain management solutions. The company works with clients such as Alaska Airlines, BASF, Citibank, Delphi, Eastman Kodak Company, Jabil Global Services, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Pier 1, Ryder and Verizon to coordinate and optimize business processes, accelerate revenue, lower costs and improve customer service.
CTM Media Retains Media Management Marketing as PR Agency of Record
CTM Media, Inc., has retained Media Management Marketing as its public relations agency of record. Media Management Marketing is a full-service public relations company dedicated to the automotive industry. CTM is a television media planning, buying, placement and maintenance company that partners with its clients to assist them in navigating the business of television buying. CTM’s clients include Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and GoMotorBids.com.
NABC Donates More Than $3,000 of Used Cell Phones
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) recently collected more than $3,000 in used cell phones for donation to the HopeLine Phone Recycling Program. The program, organized through Verizon Wireless, refurbishes and/or resells used cell phones, and activates the 911 function on the phones, which are then donated to victims of abuse.