Johnson Controls will open a new manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia, to supply seating and interior products to Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), beginning in summer 2009.
General Motors' Australian unit Holden is considering launching new hybrid and alternative fuel versions and even reintroducing four-cylinder models of its locally designed and produced Commodore line in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of its best-selling vehicle, a
Kumho Tyres has begun construction of its new R&D Centre in Young-In, South Korea. The 70bn won(GBP35m), 34,842sq m facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2009.
The European Commission is to propose new noise and energy efficiency standards for tyres with a blanket exemption for SUVs, according to draft rules seen by Transport and Environment (T&E), the sustainable transport campaign group.
Dealer.com today announced that a key contributor to its recent success and innovation is the company's unique Employee Wellness Program. In the last year, Dealer.com has released several industry first products and increased their customer satisfaction to the highest levels
Big serious trucks are not usually what comes to mind when you think of the word "hybrid" but in a world of $100+ barrels of light sweet crude, Peterbilt is putting out some products that may change that. Its medium
An open cockpit, an engine producing more than 220 kW (300 hp) and a host of technologies borrowed from the world of motorsports the Audi TT clubsport quattro is an uncompromising driving machine. Audi is presenting an updated version of
The EPA numbers are in for Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI. Although the new diesels get good fuel economy, their official numbers fall short of VW's original estimates.Early press materials for the new TDI motor claimed that, in Jetta form, the
Mark Webber was the hero of the day on Tuesday after a dramatic bike ride near Monte Carlo. One day before arriving in the nearby Monaco paddock for F1's signature event, the Red Bull driver was cycling in a group
Mississippi State University, for the second consecutive year, has earned top honors in General Motors (GM) and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Challenge X student engineering competition. Over the past nine months, the 2008 Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainability
Today Scuderia Playteam is pleased to announce that it has signed on its driver for the 2008 Superleague season to drive for AC Milan. Scuderia Playteam's V12, 750-horsepower car will feature the red and black colors of the prestigious AC
Today's consumers are responding en masse to the world of high-end design. Be it handbags, bridal gowns or kitchen appliances, everyone wants in the couture club. Whether it is designers' Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli and Lagerfeld producing pieces for H&M
In the world of drag racing, the St. Louis area holds a special place in the hearts of many racers and fans. Next weekend, fans from across the country will converge on GIR for the Muscle Car Reunion and Nostalgia
