Hayes Lemmerz to Close Indiana Plant
Hayes Lemmerz International said it will close its Huntington, IN, cast aluminum wheel manufacturing facility by the end of its 2006 fiscal second quarter. The plant closing is part of the company’s ongoing plan to maximize utilization of its facilities and eliminate excess costs. The plant, which employs about 185 people, makes aluminum wheels for domestic automotive customers.
Chinese to Enter U.S. Auto Market
With one humble car, a modest sedan called the Geely CK 1.5, parked Tuesday in the lobby of the North American International Auto Show, a Chinese automaker announced it’s coming to the U.S. And it has other automakers concerned, not only the now-struggling U.S. manufacturers but also those from Japan and South Korea.
Two Guys Garage Goes Behind the Scenes of the 42nd Annual Northwood University International Auto Show
Attendees to the 42nd Annual Northwood University International Auto Show (Sept. 30 – Oct. 2) will get a second chance to catch the highlights, and viewers unable to attend the auto show will get a first-hand look at what goes into making the Northwood University International Auto Show one of the most diverse and immersive auto events.
Hayes Lemmerz Increases Ownership in Turkish Joint Venture
Hayes Lemmerz International announced this week it has increased its ownership stake in its Turkish aluminum wheel joint venture, Jantas Aluminyum Jant Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (a.k.a. Jantas Aluminum Wheels), which has operations in Manisa, Turkey.
Hayes Lemmerz Names New VP, Steel Wheel Operations for its International Wheel Group
Hayes Lemmerz International has appointed John Stephenson as its new vice president of steel wheel operations for the company’s International Wheel Group, effective immediately. Stephenson will report directly to International Wheel Group President Fred Bentley. Hayes Lemmerz International has appointed John Stephenson as its new vice president of steel wheel operations for the company’s International Wheel Group, effective immediately. Stephenson will report directly to International Wheel Group President Fred Bentley.
Hayes Lemmerz Honored with Hyundai’s Best Supplier Award
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that Hayes Lemmerz Inci, Jant Sanayi A.S., its manufacturing operation in Manisa, Turkey, has received the 2004 Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. Best Supplier Award.
Hayes Lemmerz Appoints VP of Sales for its International Wheel Group
Hayes Lemmerz International has appointed Pieter Klinkers to the position of vice president of sales and marketing for the company’s International Wheel Group. Pieter replaces Marc Hendrickx who was recently appointed vice president of the International Wheel Group’s Aluminum Operations. Klinkers will report directly to President Fred Bentley.
Hayes Lemmerz’ International Wheel Group Names Managing Director of South America
Hayes Lemmerz International has appointed Don Septer to the position of managing director of the company’s International Wheel Group’s South American Operations, effective February 1. Septer was previously director of operations for Hayes Lemmerz’ Brake and Powertrain Group. In this new role, he will report directly to Fred Bentley, president of the company’s International Wheel Group.
Chief Executive Magazine and Edmunds.com Name Top Ten Cars for CEOs
While market share for U.S. automakers nears an all-time low, falling below 60 percent, the same companies are gaining ground in the high-end market. According to the second annual report on the best new vehicles for CEOs — sponsored by Chief Executive magazine and Edmunds.com, an online resource for automotive information — domestic vehicles fare better than their Asian competitors, while European automakers continue to dominate this part of the market.
TV, Movies Elevate Popularity of the Custom Car
The black Honda Prelude with hints of pearl blue beckons you to take a ride to hear its 800-watt amplified stereo blasting OutKast’s “Roses,” to sit in its gray racing seats and watch through tinted windows as people stare enviously. Tricking out vehicles has long been a part of American culture. Whether it’s a hot rod, monster truck or chromed-out Chevrolet, we want our rides to express our personalities. Today it’s a $29-billion industry highlighted in movies and cable programs.