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News•December 19, 2014

Continental Touting Infrared Controls for Vehicles

International automotive supplier Continental is working on intelligent infrared technology including “infrared curtains” as an economical alternative to touch sensitive, capacitive displays.

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Articles•by Chris Wolski•December 19, 2014

Time Capsule: Chain Driven Upfit Circa 1930s

Before the development of hydraulics, chain-driven mechanisms were the upfitting norm as this photo from the 1930s demonstrates. While it may not be as efficient as the modern technology, the evidence shows that it still got the job done.

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Products•December 18, 2014

MR90 Mud Recycler

The Ditch Witch MR90 is a self-contained unit that can mix and recycle drilling fluid — or “mud” — as well as handle spoils.

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News•December 18, 2014

Toyota Invests $126M in Mich. Powertrain Facility

Toyota is investing $126 million in its southeast Michigan R&D campus for the expansion of its powertrain operations in Ann Arbor and consolidation of vehicle development operations at a new York Township campus.

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News•December 18, 2014

Auto Truck Group to Open St. Louis Facility

The Auto Truck Group has announced that it will be opening a new work truck and commercial van upfitting and manufacturing facility later this month. Shipping will begin on January 5, 2015 from the facility located at 21 Elaine Drive, O'Fallon, Missouri.

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News•December 18, 2014

Toyota Releases 2016 Tacoma Photo

Toyota has released the first image of its redesigned 2016 Tacoma mid-size pickup that shows what appears to be a more aggressive nose and headlamps.

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News•December 18, 2014

Federal Legislation Boosts Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants

The federal budget package approved by the U.S. House and U.S. Senate includes a 50 percent increase in funding for a clean air program that reduces emissions from older diesel powered engines, vehicles, and equipment.

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News•December 17, 2014

BASF is Exclusive Supplier for Chery's Brazilian Operations

BASF’s Coatings division is the sole supplier of automotive coatings for the new plant opened by Chinese automaker Chery in Jacarei, Brazil, which started operations in August.

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News•December 17, 2014

Toyota Aims to Break Bangkok Gridlock

The Sathorn Model project was recently launched in Bangkok, Thailand, to combat the crippling traffic congestion in the area. Sathorn Road is one of Bangkok’s the most congested roads in the world.

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News•December 17, 2014

Saudi Arabia Tire Market Expected to Grow 17.19%

According to the recently released TechSci Research report, "Saudi Arabia Tyre Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019," the tire market in Saudi Arabia is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 17.19 percent in value terms during 2014-19.

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