Report: Mitsubishi Motors to cut US output 55%
The Nikkei reports that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will reduce the output capacity of its US plant in Illinois by 55% to 50,000 units, from its current annual capacity of 110,000 units.
To improve its bottom line, Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc., whi…
Sasol willing to acquire minority stake in CTL JV with Coal India Ltd and NMDC
Livemint. Sasol Ltd has expressed its willingness to acquire a minority stake in a coal-to-liquids joint venture with Coal India Ltd (CIL) and NMDC Ltd, a little more than one year after it formed a 50:50 venture with Tata Steel Ltd for a similar proje…
Snowstorm leaves many truckers stranded along I-35
Most residents know not to go to work if possible when a winter storm hits, but what if your job is driving? We found some people who drive for a living who say it’s time to shut it down.
Simon sees robust 4Q as shoppers hit malls
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc., the largest shopping mall owner in the U.S., today reported that fourth-quarter funds from operations and profits rose as the nation’s retail sales rebounded.
Ridewell Releases Foura Axle Walking Beam Suspensions
Ridewell released RWB-QUAD, a new series of rigid walking beam suspensions. The new four-axle RWB suspensions are available in 120,000-pound and 200,000-pound capacities using 5 and 5A3 4 inch axles.
Union Pacific says rail safety improved in 2010
The Omaha-based railroad says it reported 1.37 injuries per every 200,000 hours worked in 2010.
Three protest MoDOT’s plan for Fruitland rest areas
From left, Jonathan Williams, Austin Tharp and Kenny Williams stand along Kingshighway near the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau to display signs protesting the Missouri Department of Transportation’s plans to convert the Fruitland rest areas to truck pa…
Wyoming fuel tax hike, I-80 toll effort killed
An effort to boost fuel tax revenue in Wyoming has been put to rest. A push to toll Interstate 80 was also squelched.
Virginia panel OKs bill to free up more lanes for trucks
An effort in the Virginia House to eliminate some lane restrictions for trucks is on the move.
States look to change ticket camera rules
Ticket cameras are a perennial topic in states throughout the country. So far this year the issue is again drawing discussion in statehouses – both for and against the enforcement tool.