| Advance Auto Parts to buy General Parts for over $2bn |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
WASHINGTON - Advance Auto Parts Inc, the second-largest retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories, Wednesday announced plans to acquire General Parts International Inc for just over $2 billion, creating the largest North American retailer of auto parts. Currently Advance Auto sells products such as batteries, air fresheners and engine parts, while General Parts is the biggest ...
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| News Summary Govt wrangling hurts auto sales |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
THE NUMBERS: The partial government shutdown and wrangling over borrowing have hurt auto sales. Data collected by J.D. Power and Associates showed that sales slowed to an annual pace of 15.3 million in the week ended Oct. ...
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| Washington budget fight hurts auto sales |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
Data collected by J.D. Power and Associates show that sales fell in the second week of October as the partial shutdown of the government and the debate over the nation's borrowing dragged on. During the first week, sales ran at an annual rate of 15.6 million. But the rate fell to 15.3 million in the week ended Oct. ...
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| Rolls-Royce Donates Trent 1000 to NASA’s INFINITY Science Center |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
. The purpose of this donation is to excite visitors to the Center in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) careers by showing them the marvels of modern aviation engines. In 2007, Rolls-Royce officially opened its outdoor jet engine testing facility at ...
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| House committee to consider sleep apnea bill |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
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Earlier this summer, Representatives Larry Buschon of Maryland and Dan Lipinski of Illinois introduced a bill that would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to pass a formal rule regarding the testing of commercial truck drivers for sleep apnea.
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| House criticizes FMCSA regulatory efforts |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
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Over the course of 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made important strides in implementing regulations designed not only to prevent the occurrence of truck accidents, but also to improve overall highway safety.
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| Drowsy driving identified as a safety issue |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
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Most drivers in the U.S. are familiar with the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving. Drowsy driving is, however, nearly as dangerous.
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| These cars are on death row |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
But other vehicles are hitting the end of the assembly line. Why won't some cars live on in 2014? The New York Times makes it easy to understand: "With few exceptions, a canceled car is a slow-selling car." Read through this list, and ask yourself honestly: Did you even realize any of these vehicles were still on sale until we reminded ...
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| CEO Toyotas slice of U.S. market is about right |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
NEW YORK — After five up and down years, Jim Lentz thinks Toyota is right where it's supposed to be. Five years ago, the company unseated General Motors as the world's biggest automaker and its cars dominated much of the U.S. market with a reputation for bulletproof reliability. Toyota even weathered the Great Recession with relative ease. Then came a series of embarrassing ...
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| Video Daily Digit Europen car sales turn a corner |
Oct 16th, 2013 |
A surge in U.K. auto sales and an extra working day boosted Europe's new car market in September, providing fresh evidence that demand is slowly bottoming out after plumbing lows not seen in over 20 years. Ciara Sutton ...
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