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Tenneco Advanced APU to Eliminate Big-Truck Idling

A production version is targeted for installation on heavy-duty trucks in the 2011-2012 timeframe.

By David C. Smith • Aug. 7, 2007

Retiree Body Builders Bulk Up Kuka

Hiring older workers first scared Kuka’s CEO, but now he is a believer.

By Cliff Banks • Aug. 7, 2007

Globalization Nothing New for Siemens

Russia is becoming an important part of Siemens’ global strategy.

By Cliff Banks • Aug. 7, 2007

Private Equity to Ride Shotgun for Foreseeable Future

Deep-pocketed investors begin the transition from the restructuring phase to a growth-oriented strategy.

By James M. Amend • Aug. 7, 2007

Flexibility, Innovation Most Important Part of Manufacturing

In today’s global environment, the ability to leverage knowledge and learn faster than competitors are more important than the tools used to make products.

By Drew Winter • Aug. 6, 2007

Ward’s e-Newsletter Summary

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.WardsAuto.com offers several targeted e-newsletters, some for the automotive OEM industry and others written for dealers. To which would yo...

Aug. 6, 2007

Profitability, Consolidation Coming Soon for IAC

International Automotive Components Group plans to consolidate after acquiring 16 North American plants from Collins & Aikman.

By Tom Murphy • Aug. 6, 2007

Saab to Offer 9-7X Aero SUV

The 9-7X Aero boasts a 6.0L small-block V-8, which produces 390 hp and 395 lb.-ft. of torque.

By Ward's Staff • Aug. 3, 2007

Seeing Green

Energy Conversion Devices Inc. has made numerous major technological breakthroughs over its 47-year history, but it seldom has made money.

By David C. Smith • Aug. 1, 2007

Just What Is Internet Success?

Everything is measurable. Talk to Internet consultants long enough and you may be repeating that phrase in your sleep.

By David Kain • Aug. 1, 2007

New Diagnostic Tool Goes to Next Level

ETAS Inc. debuts the new ES6520, a vehicle service diagnostics interface between a control PC and vehicle ECU networks.

Aug. 1, 2007

North Carolina Dealers’ Battle Cry: Stop the Car Tax

North Carolina auto dealers are fighting proposed legislation that would hike sales and use taxes motorists pay when they purchase a car or title it in the state.

Aug. 1, 2007

It Will Be Nation’s Most Environmentally Friendly Dealership

Work is underway in Miami, FL, for what its owners say will be the nation's most environmenta

Aug. 1, 2007

X Prize Foundation Finalizing Rules for High-Mileage Competition

The developers of the cultish X Prize want to award $25 million to the winner of a competition to develop a production-ready 100-mpg passenger vehicle.

By Alan Harman • Aug. 1, 2007

Drophead Coupe to Drive Rolls to Record Sales

Rolls-Royce expects to sell about 100 of the convertibles this year and about 200 in 2008.

By Herb Shuldiner • July 27, 2007

Nation’s Most Environmentally Friendly Dealership

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Work is underway in Miami, FL, for what its owners say will be the nation's most environmentally friendly automobile dealership. The Tamiami...

By Ward's Staff • July 27, 2007

Dealerships Should Supercharge Aftermarket Sales

Products ranging from high-tech electronics to rear-seat dog safety harnesses often are in high demand and carry healthy profit margins.

By Steve Finlay • July 26, 2007

Pushy Car Salespeople? Guess Again

Car dealers score well in a new study measuring prospect satisfaction.

By Cliff Banks • July 17, 2007

Auto Makers, Dealers at Odds Over European Block Exemption

A recent survey says auto makers that restructure their distribution networks can achieve sales growth of as much as 11% and cost reductions of about 12%.

By Jorge Palacios • July 13, 2007

Tedrive Aims to Thrive Under Private-Equity Ownership

The former Visteon European unit says its hydraulic power-steering gear is refined, but it is behind competitors in developing electric power steering.

By William Diem • July 12, 2007

Cars.com Launches Mobile Site

Cars.com is the first automotive website to launch a mobile version of its site. Shoppers can access the site from any web-enabled mobile device and do pretty much anything that can be done from a personal computer.

By Ward's Staff • July 11, 2007

Calling All Customers

Customer-relationship management CRM is gaining fierce attention as anyone who plays today's tough competitive version of car wars knows.

By Lillie Guyer • July 1, 2007

Connecting the Phone to the Car Is By Far What Consumers Want the Most

DETROIT More and more car buyers want to bring their personal electronic devices with them on the road.

By David E. Zoia • July 1, 2007

Rumors of the Death of Minivans Greatly Exaggerated

Stigmatized by a “soccer mom” image, scorned by hipper-than-thou “anti-minivan” buyers and challenged by hot-selling crossover utility vans, the minivan category has been buried by some auto analysts.

July 1, 2007

Brand Loyalists Are Rare Breed

Brand loyalists are an endangered species.In the old days, auto makers tried to snare young buyers, then keep them as lifers by offering various step-up makes and models appealing to changing tastes and lifestyles.

By Steve Finlay • July 1, 2007