5 Out Of 6 NA Automakers’ Scores Drop In Annual Supplier Working Relations Study
“The erratic up-and-down, year-over-year trend lines suggest that these automakers either don’t have a comprehensive supplier relations program in place, or their programs are poorly executed,” said John Henke, president of planning perspectives.
NADA Partners With National Safety Council On Vehicle Recall Campaign
“Check To Protect” gives vehicle owners the ability to find out whether there is an open recall on their car or truck.
Associations Issue Statements On Recent Steel And Aluminum Tariffs
Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, issued a statement opposing the tariff, stating it could put the supply chain at risk, while Governor Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council, shared U.S. automakers’ perspectives.
Dana Inaugurates New Axle Production Facility In Toledo, Ohio
The 300,000-square-foot facility was built to support a number of new light-vehicle programs, including the new Jeep Wrangler.
Dana Inc. Recognized As A ‘Most Valuable Brand’ By Insights Success Magazine
“We are honored by this recognition because it reflects the value that we deliver to customers,” said Dana President and CEO James Kamsickas.
Move Over, VW: Fiat Chrysler Now Caught In The Crosshairs Of The Clean Air Act
Owners of Jeep Grand Cherokees and 3.0-liter, diesel-powered Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured between 2014 and 2016 may be affected by the allegations. According to the New York Times, an estimated 104,000 vehicles with the software were sold in the United States.
Mopar Honors ‘Top Tech’ Award Winners
The Mopar “Top Tech” program, introduced in 2014, recognizes elite-performing technicians in categories including fixed first visit scores, dealership tenure and training achievements.
Piston Group Grows With Acquisition Of Irvin Automotive Products
Headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan, Irvin is a manufacturer of interior trim and seating material. A wholly owned subsidiary of Takata, the company has annual sales of $500 million with facilities in Del Rio, Texas; Acuna, Mexico; and Sabinas, Mexico.
Automakers Are Making Record Profits Now, But Suppliers Hold The Keys To OEMs’ Future, Study Reveals
In spite of the current sales boom, many industry analysts expect auto sales to drop in 2018-‘19, which will reduce revenue. These same analysts agree that if automakers are going to meet these financial challenges they will have to work more closely with their suppliers to be successful, because OEMs spend 70 to 80 percent of their revenue on parts, components and materials provided by their suppliers.
Two Michigan Manufacturing Facilities Recognized With Highest Environmental Award
Administered by the United States Green Building Council, LEED is a comprehensive system to define, measure and validate green buildings. Certification in the national recognition program is based on strict standards in five key areas: site planning, water management, energy, material use and indoor environmental quality.
