Volkswagen’s finance chief Hans Dieter Poetsch is set to be its chairman The company has been looking for a permanent successor to Piech, who was turfed out in April after clashing with Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn over strategy but still…
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New US$275 million Ford plant in Russia launched
US car manufacturer Ford’s Russian arm Ford Sollers has unveiled a US$275 million plant in order to not lose out to weak currency and the high price of importing car parts. Ford aims to spend 60 percent of the cost…
Global Condom Market 2015-2019
The global condom market to grow at CAGRs of 9.28% and 9.07% in terms of revenue and volume, respectively, for the period of 2015-2019. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global condom market for…
Introducing Acorn Studio’s Magical Light
Now, you can live by the light of the moon. With glow as soft as the moonlight, an appearance as mysterious and romantic as the moon, Luna is a moon lantern created by the Taiwanese team, Acorn Studio. To bring…
Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) revised to benefit smallholders
The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) has been revised from September 1to benefit smallholders who amount to 300,388 individuals. . In a statement, the ministry said the 2015 Budget had allocated RM100 million for the IPG, which is triggered when the…
Michelin announces design competition winners
Michelin recently announced the 14 winners of its 2016 Michelin Challenge Design called “Mobility for All—Designing for the Next Frontier” A jury of automotive designers and industry experts chose from more than 875 automobile design entries from 68 countries. “The…
Goodyear launches ‘Throwback’ Tyres for NASCAR race
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it will release “throwback” race tyres for the NASCAR races at Darlington Raceway, South Carolina on September 5 and 6. Goodyear will replace their “Goodyear Eagle” logo on tyre sidewalls with the…
Pirelli analysis says track debris caused Vettel’s tyre failure at the Spa
Pirelli released the results of its technical analysis following the tyre failures of Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel at the Belgian Grand Prix. Both racers were using Pirelli tyres when the incidents happened. Pirelli took the tyres used the practice…
Malaysia revises incentive for rubber tappers
Malaysia’s Rubber Production Incentive Scheme (IPG) is revised to ensure that 300,388 rubber smallholders will not fall below the poverty line if the rubber prices go low. The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities allotted RM100mn for the IPG. In…
Watershed Council clean trash tyres along river
The 19th annual Source to Sea Cleanup will focus on clearing out tyre dumps along rivers. The event is a two-day volunteer cleanup on September 25 and 26. The event is organized by the Connecticut River Watershed Council’s (CRWC) and…