Power to the Truck Drivers
On Tuesday, after posting a column which ruminated about the possibility that a group of exploited writers might want to consider using the labor negotiating tactic known as a “strike,” I tuned in to hear one of the episodes of the Mike Malloy radio pr…
Chevrolet and GMC offering single-source LPG option for cutaway vans
General Motors is offering its customers a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) option for the 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway 3500 and 4500 vans. (Earlier post.) This new LPG offering enables businesses to choose from 2,604 LPG fueling stations…
Cosan and Shell introduce Raízen, their $12B Brazilian ethanol JV
Royal Dutch Shell and Cosan SA have introduced Raízen, their Brazilian ethanol joint venture. The new company will be one of the top five companies in the country in revenues, with estimated market value of US$12 billion and approximately 40,000 emplo…
Mercedes-Benz USA intends to take over the distribution of smart from Penske Automotive Group
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC and Penske Automotive Group have started discussions to transition the distribution rights, management, sales and marketing activities of smart USA from Penske Automotive Group to Mercedes-Benz USA. The transition is expected to o…
Headline News
Michigan’s big auto makers are once again rallying around the plan to build a new international trade crossing between Windsor and Detroit.
Orthodox church sues over temple destroyed on 9/11
The Greek Orthodox church sued the public agency that owned the World Trade Center on Monday, saying the agency reneged on a deal to rebuild a church that was destroyed in the 9/11 attacks.
Ian Clifford resigns as CEO of ZENN
Ian Clifford has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ZENN Motor Company Inc (ZMC) and has assumed the role of Founder and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of ZMC. Clifford, who founded ZMC in 2001, will continue to play a…
Mack Trucks exec to appear on ‘Undercover Boss’
Mack Trucks Inc. and its President and CEO will appear on the show on Sunday, Feb. 20.
Volvo – Volvo launches global community for drivers
Volvo Trucks has today launched its Worldtrucker community, with the aim of making it the largest and most active truck driver community in the world.
Delta gives $313M in profit sharing
Delta Air Lines Inc. is rewarding its employees with $313 million in profit sharing following a $593 million profit in 2010.