The Week in Review (Feb. 18-22, 2008
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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.
ASE Announces Officers for 2008
LEESBURG, VA — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced the officers for its board of directors for 2008. Joe Torchiana, a Pennsylvania shop owner, assumes the chairman position, with Rick Ciesla of Chrysler as vice-chair, John Pfennig of Navistar as treasurer and Barry Bronson of Valvoline as secretary. The 2007 chairman,
International Truck and Engine First Company to Enter Hybrid Commercial Truck Production
WARRENVILLE, IL — International Truck and Engine Corporation, a Navistar company, has announced plans to enter line production of hybrid commercial trucks. As diesel fuel prices continue their volatility and engine emissions requirements tighten, International Truck and Engine is now producing the International DuraStar Hybrid, a diesel hybrid electric medium-duty truck that provides customers with
The Week in Review (April 30-May4, 2007)
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Diesel Association Announces Exclusive Agreement with Performance Automotive Techniques
The Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) has entered into an agreement with Tony Salas of Performance Automotive Techniques to serve as ADS’ exclusive training provider. Under the agreement, all classes will be taught by Salas, who is ASE Master certified and holds a degree in Automotive Technology. Salas’ training classes, which feature performance-based instruction and use in-class discussion and hands-on exercises, focus on issues and topics related to diesel fuel injection and gasoline vehicles.
DVDs Now Available of Heavy Duty Dialogue ’07
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – DVDs of the Heavy Duty Dialogue 2007, presented on Jan. 22 by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), are available for order online now. “These DVDs were produced exclusively for HDMA from the audio/video recorded sessions during HD Dialogue ‘07,” said Tim Kraus, president and COO of HDMA. “The DVDs
The Week in Review (Feb. 26. – March 2, 2007)
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BP Introduces New CJ-4 Compliant Heavy-Duty Engine Oil
BP Lubricants USA Inc., has introduced a new formulation for Castrol Hypuron, a high-performance semi-synthetic diesel engine oil product designed for heavy-duty engines. The lubricant, formerly known as "Hypuron S," now complies with the new on-road industry standards for 2007 which require further control of exhaust emissions.
CSF Imports Releases New 2006-2007 Catalog
RIALTO, CA — The new 2006-2007 catalog from CSF Imports is now available. A manufacturer of import car radiators and condensers, CSF has parts for more than 2,200 import car models and many popular domestic models as well. The new catalog offers more than 75 new radiators and condensers to add to its extensive product