When it comes to dashboard displays that are more like smart phones, two things are clear: Customers want them, and automakers are intent on supplying them. But are they really a good idea? Car companies answer with an emphatic yes.…
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GM recalls Hummer models after fires burn three people
General Motors Co (GM.N) is recalling nearly 200,000 older model Hummer SUVs, mainly in the United States, to fix problems that have led to 42 vehicle fires and three people being burned, the company said on Wednesday. In a separate…
Rubber incentive scheme poised to take off; small growers relieved
After prolonged discussions, the rubber production incentive scheme is now at the implementation level. About 10 lakh small and marginal rubber growers will benefit from this scheme. “The subsidy under the scheme can be a support to the growers if…
OMNOVA Solutions Announces Price Increase For Styrene Butadiene Latex Products Sold into the Americas
In a continuing effort to build a more sustainable business, OMNOVA Solutions today announced a price increase of up to $0.05/wet lb. ($0.10/dry lb.) on all styrene butadiene latex products to all served markets in the Americas. This increase is effective August…
ContiTech Opens Compounding Center in China
– Key element in ongoing decentralization strategy of ContiTech – Largest investment in the history of the Compounding Technology business unit – Engineering Next Level: compounds are a key starting point for technological innovations Changshu, July 2015. With the start…
Tyrexpo India 2015 Provides Access and Insights into the Growing Tyre Market in India
India’s tyre industry will see a significant boost in domestic demand for tyres in the next five years, according to Tech Sci Research on India Tyre Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019. The tremendous growth momentum is largely fuelled by the…
Coated Fabrics (Polymer, Rubber, and Fabric Backed Wall Coverings) Market 2015 – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020 for the $23 Billion Industry
Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mrdvh8/coated_fabrics) has announced the addition of the “Coated Fabrics Market by Product (Polymer, Rubber, and Fabric Backed Wall Coverings) and Application (Transportation, Protective Clothing, Industrial, Furniture & Seating, and Roofing, Awnings, & Canopies) – Global Trends & Forecasts to…
325 new jobs as Yanfeng, automotive supplier, expands
Another automotive expansion in Chattanooga brings the addition of 325 new jobs to town. Yanfeng Automotive Interiors will invest $55 million to establish new automotive manufacturing operations in Chattanooga to support Volkswagen. This marks the company’s fourth U.S. facility. Yanfeng…
Strong truck, SUV demand helped Ford, GM raise prices in June
Strong demand for sport utility vehicles and trucks in June helped General Motors Co (GM.N) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) offset slowing demand for sedans by allowing them to raise prices on their trucks. GM and Ford said on Wednesday…
Renault launches Talisman, replacing laggard Laguna
French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) on Monday launched its new Talisman model, replacing the Laguna at the top of its private passenger vehicle range in the hope it will do better against the German competition. Aimed at a sector long dominated…