Transportation equipment industry
NASCAR's top drivers are ready to hit the track at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. for the Coca-Cola 600. The lineup includes a mix of experienced veterans and young talent, each vying for position and a chance at the $1-million bonus. The top drivers
Transportation equipment industry
Sirius Satellite Radio is preparing to launch three satellites that will broadcast 100 radio stations directly to specially equipped cars across the United States. The launch marks a significant milestone in the company's efforts to bring high-quality entertainment to drivers on the go. The company's automotive
Transportation equipment industry
Negotiations between senior executives from BMW and Ford have led to an almost finalised deal for Ford to purchase Land Rover, one of the world's most renowned off-road vehicle brands, in a €3bn (£2.67bn) transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Ford will pay €2bn upfront and
Transportation equipment industry
American Power Conversion (APCC) has announced a partnership with PeoplePC, Hewlett-Packard Company, and UUNET to provide Ford employees worldwide with a comprehensive computer solution and Internet access for a nominal fee. The initiative aims to enable Ford employees to safely access the Internet from their homes. As part of this
Transportation equipment industry
Recoton Corporation, a global leader in consumer electronics, has announced that its Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) division has been chosen by Ford Motor Corporation to supply its patented 900MHz wireless stereo headphone system. Ford intends to utilize the Recoton wireless stereo headphones as part of their new Ford 2001 Windstar
Transportation equipment industry
Dana Corporation's Automotive Systems Group has been chosen by Ford and Mazda to design and integrate the four-wheel-drive system for the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute, a unique mini sport utility wagon. The vehicle, built in Kansas City, Missouri and Hofu, Japan, features a Control Trac II 4WD System
Transportation equipment industry
The world car industry is dominated by a few large conglomerates that have formed complex webs of partnerships and acquisitions. General Motors, for example, owns Vauxhall in the UK, Opel in Europe, Holden in Australia, and Saab, among others. It also has stakes in Subaru, Isuzu, and Suzuki. Fiat, on
Transportation equipment industry
Network Appliance Inc. announced on March 29, 2000, that its NetApp filers had passed all SDRC competency requirements set out by Ford's Global Supplier Implementation Strategy (GSI) and could now be used to support the Ford Motor Company's C3P initiative. The partnership will enable Ford-authorized suppliers
Transportation equipment industry
BP Amoco and Ford Motor Company on Monday announced the availability of newly reformulated lower sulfur fuels in the Detroit area, aiming to reduce smog-producing vehicle exhaust emissions. The cleaner gasolines, Crystal Clear Amoco Ultimate and BP Super 93, will keep an estimated 176,000 pounds of emissions out of
Transportation equipment industry
Ford Motor Co., the world's second largest automaker, is relocating its Volvo, Jaguar, and Aston Martin divisions to a new complex in Irvine, California. This move follows the relocation of Ford's Lincoln and Mercury divisions to the same area in July 1998. The shift marks a
Transportation equipment industry
Unions and management at Peugeot's Ryton plant have reached an agreement on new working hours for production workers. The deal includes a 36-hour working week, including all breaks, and job protection for 900 workers taken on last year to start a third production shift. The new deal follows
Transportation equipment industry
Ford, one of five bidders for the South Korean automaker Daewoo Motor, is poised to initiate its due diligence process next week. As the first among the five bidders, including General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, and Hyundai Motor, to conduct a thorough examination of Daewoo Motor's financials, operations, and
