Eastman Officials Expect Solutia Acquisition to Increase Growth Rate in Asia Pacific

Posted by on February 2, 2012 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

Eastman Chemical Co. officials consider the recent acquisition of Solutia Inc. of St.

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Editorial: Let Auto Insurers Compete on Repair Choice

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Owners of small and independent auto glass repair shops appear to have a case for modest state intervention to maintain fairness within their industry here in Michigan.

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Editorial: Let Auto Insurers Compete on Repair Choice

What We’re Driving: Citroen DS4

Posted by on February 1, 2012 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

Citroen might as well do away with the bog-standard C4 now they’ve got this great-looking piece of kit.

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What We’re Driving: Citroen DS4

NSG Group Appoints New Executive VP; Divides Automotive Business Units into AGR, OE

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The Japan-based NSG Group has appointed Keiji Yoshikawa as its representative executive officer, executive vice president of the company, and chief project management officer. In addition, the company has divided its automotive business unit into two strategic business units (SBUs): the auto glass replacement (AGR) and original-equipment (OE).

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NSG Group Appoints New Executive VP; Divides Automotive Business Units into AGR, OE

Freedom Glass Owner Mike Paley Elected to Auto Glass Safety Council Board

Posted by on January 30, 2012 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

Mike Paley, president and owner of Freedom Glass in Midlothian, Va., recently was elected to the board of directors of the Auto Glass Safety Council Inc. (formerly the AGRSS Council Inc.).

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Cracks on Windshield Forces CX Flight Back

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Cathay Pacific flight CX-735 on route from Hong Kong to Singapore was forced to turn around 15 minutes after takeoff earlier this week when the pilot discovered cracks on the windshield of the cockpit.

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PGW, Former Employees, to Discuss Settlement in Age Discrimination Suit

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Officials at Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) and several employees who filed suit against the company in October 2010 alleging age discrimination will participate in a mediation session in early February, according to court documents. During that session, the parties say they will attempt to “facilitate settlement discussions” in the ongoing suit.

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Mercedes-Benz DICE Interior Concept Hands-On

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Attendees exploring CES 2012 earlier this month traveling through the automotive section of the convention would have had a difficult time not at least glimpsing the Mercedez-Benz DICE Interior Concept. While the dashboard shows off menus that included media, social, and places, each of them able to control what you’re hearing and seeing around you, who you’re contacting from the vehicle, and mapping where you want to go, it was the windshield that really showed off the state of the future.

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Mercedes-Benz DICE Interior Concept Hands-On

Ford Unveils 2013 Fusion, Greg Biffle Says New Model ‘Pretty Sexy’

Posted by on January 27, 2012 under Auto News | Be the First to Comment

Ford Motor Co. officials unveiled their 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car Tuesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, rolling out the re-tooled Fusion that will take the track next season. Roush Fenway Racing driver Greg Biffle said the differences in the new car, which include changes in the angle of the windshield, a shorter trunk area and other smaller moves, created “a pretty sexy looking race car.”

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Mid-Ohio Foodbank Opens Pantry at Grove City Site

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The Mid-Ohio Foodbank doesn’t just supply the 550 emergency feeding sites and food pantries in its service area.

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