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Bridgestone to Expand Texas Manufacturing Plant

Bridgestone Americas is making an investment of $60 million to expand its Bridgestone Bandag manufacturing plant in Abilene, Texas, the company announced. The 50,000-square-foot expansion of the Abilene plant, which is a supplier of retread tires for fleets, is aimed at the growing demand for the company’s tread rubber products, driven by the rapid growth… Continue reading Bridgestone to Expand Texas Manufacturing Plant

Magna Employees Enter 2022 Rebelle Rally

Magna will field a two-woman team for the 2022 Rebelle Rally, the company announced. Magna’s team, called Force de Fem, will share the driving and navigating duties between Michelle Figueroa, system engineer for Magna’s powertrain group, and Sree Anandavally, global director, Factory of the Future. The off-road rally, which runs Oct. 6-15, covers over 1,550… Continue reading Magna Employees Enter 2022 Rebelle Rally

Ford to Restructure Supply Chain

Ford will be restructuring its supply chain in response to nearly $1 billion in unexpected supply chain costs, according to CNBC. The supply chain restructuring aims to “support efficient and reliable sourcing of components, internal development of key technologies and capabilities, and world-class cost and quality execution,” the company said in a statement. The effort… Continue reading Ford to Restructure Supply Chain

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NTSB Calls for Alcohol Detection Systems in All New Vehicles

An investigation into a California crash that killed nine – including seven children – has led the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for alcohol impairment detection systems to be included in all new vehicles following an investigation into a California crash that killed nine—including seven children—caused by an impaired driver, the organization announced.… Continue reading NTSB Calls for Alcohol Detection Systems in All New Vehicles

eBay Motors Launches ‘Parts of America’ Tour

eBay Motors is kicking off a cross-country tour to explore America’s unique car cultures, the car parts and accessories retailer announced. The ‘Parts of America’ tour will take eBay Motors to twelve automotive events across the country, where eBay Motors will feature one-of-a-kind vehicles that bring to life the local car culture and the builders… Continue reading eBay Motors Launches ‘Parts of America’ Tour

VP Racing Fuels Appoints New VP of Branded Retail

VP Racing Fuels has appointed Kevin Temple as its new vice president of branded retail, the company announced. “The VP team prides itself in having star players leading every division,” said Alan Cerwick, VP president and CEO. “With over 35 years at Phillips 66, Kevin brings an incredible wealth of experience and knowledge in building,… Continue reading VP Racing Fuels Appoints New VP of Branded Retail

‘Women in Auto Care Wednesday’ Planned for AAPEX Show

Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, will hold its second annual “Women in Auto Care Wednesday” on Nov. 2, during the 2022 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the organization announced. Three separate events throughout the day will offer AAPEX attendees multiple opportunities to connect with… Continue reading ‘Women in Auto Care Wednesday’ Planned for AAPEX Show

Kia Announces 2023 Sorento PHEV

For the 2023 model year, the Kia Sorento PHEV has been streamlined to one range-topping SX-P trim, the automaker announced. While the SX-P was already fully equipped with standard AWD, and a full suite of standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including Highway Driving Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance technology, it gains other… Continue reading Kia Announces 2023 Sorento PHEV

Yokohama Tire Plant Agrees to Contract with Local Steelworkers Union

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) has agreed in principle on a new four-year contract with United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1023, the company announced. Local 1023 represents approximately 500 employees at the Salem plant. The new agreement will replace the last contract that was signed in 2018, the plant said. “Negotiations once again went well as… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Plant Agrees to Contract with Local Steelworkers Union