Automotive News

Investors see big opportunities in troubled auto parts suppliers International Herald Tribune Wed, 31 Jan 2007 6:51 AM PST Analysts say the suppliers have become attractive because they can be bought cheaply, demand for parts is growing globally and low interest rates are making capital widely available for high-risk deals.

Buyout shops see profit in distressed auto parts sector International Herald Tribune Tue, 30 Jan 2007 1:49 PM PST Troubled suppliers have become attractive investments because they can be bought cheaply and demand for parts is rising.

PepsiAmericas to Deploy GXS Managed Services to Boost B2B Functionality and Extend e-Commerce Network Reach FinanzNachrichten Wed, 31 Jan 2007 5:17 AM PST GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- GXS, a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce solutions, today announced that PepsiAmericas ( Nachrichten ) has selected GXS Managed Services to power the company's next generation B2B strategy.

Flexpoint Updates Advancements in Sensor Technology
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 31 Jan 2007 6:16 AM PST
DRAPER, Utah----Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. today announced they have made several significant strides in advancing their sensor applications to market. The company has been working on the development of a number of new applications with some nearing production.

EPA helps with asbestos-contaminated vermiculite

EPA offers help with unplanned vermiculite encounters
The Western News Thu, 18 Jan 2007 3:49 PM PST
A program under development by the Environmental Protection Agency is providing emergency assistance to area residents faced with unplanned encounters with asbestos-contaminated vermiculite.

AutoLine Detroit

THE LUXURY EVOLUTION CONTINUES

Synopsis: As the luxury field continues to expand, Cadillac has been working to restore the brand that for years was the undisputed luxury leader. This week on Autoline Detroit, Jim Taylor, General Manager, Cadillac joins John McElroy and his panel to talk about the latest product and plans for the brand. From second generation vehicles to growing the brand globally, Mr. Taylor outlines Cadillac’s strategy and where he hopes to take GM’s luxury division in 2007.

Segment 1: News -- Falling gas prices & the auto industry

Panel:
John McElroy, Host, Autoline Detroit
Matt DeLorenzo, Road & Track
John McCormick, The Detroit News

Segment 2: Cadillac in 2007

Guests:
Jim Taylor, General Manager, Cadillac

Panel:
John McElroy, Host, Autoline Detroit
Matt DeLorenzo, Road & Track
John McCormick, The Detroit News

Vehicle Review: 2007 Infiniti G35

Supplier News

Ford: Distressed Supplier List Growing
AP via Yahoo! Finance Wed, 17 Jan 2007 1:41 PM PST
Ford Motor Co. purchasing chief Tony Brown said Wednesday that the company's "watch list" of financially distressed auto parts suppliers has grown 44 percent over the past year.

PAS Technologies Launches Materials Management Division Aircraft Maintenance Technology Thu, 18 Jan 2007 6:53 AM PST Kansas City, MO., – January 17, 2007 – PAS Technologies Inc. a leading supplier of maintenance, repair and overhaul services (MRO) of aviation engine components, today announced it has launched phase one of its materials management division named, Aviation Materials Management Services (AMMS). The new division will be involved in multiple arenas of the aviation industry.

Outlook 2007 Light Reading Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:28 AM PST So, it’s time for the “Outlook 2007” piece that my editor has ordered up. What'll be? Not a top ten list of hot startups, big carrier moves, or innovative technologies to watch – these don't seem to offer much of a change from last year's list.

Automakers' struggles hit parts suppliers hard Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Wed, 17 Jan 2007 8:05 PM PST Automotive parts suppliers continue to drive much of the economy in Wisconsin and other industrial states, but it's...

US: Ford claims Super Duty QC improvement just-auto Thu, 18 Jan 2007 5:49 AM PST Since early 2003, the number of repairs-per-thousand at three-months-in-service for Ford’s huge F-series Super Duty pickup trucks sold mainly in North America has improved 55% and the number of things-gone-wrong has improved 19%, according to Ford's internal data.

Huntington Bancshares Reports: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 18 Jan 2007 4:55 AM PST Huntington Bancshares Incorporated reported 2006 fourth quarter earnings of $87.7 million, or $0.37 per common share.