Third Shift to be Added at Brampton Plant to Build Chrysler 300 Sedan and Dodge Magnum

Chrysler Group has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union to add a third production shift at the automaker's Brampton, Ontario, assembly plant, to satisfy better-than-expected sales for its new Chrysler 300 sedan and Dodge Magnum wagon, according to the Detroit News newspaper. The 2006 Dodge Charger sedan also launches at the plant early next year.

ARI Announces New Access System Feature

Automotive Resources International (ARI) announced that it recently enhanced its on-line client reporting system, ACCESS with a feature that allows users to view images pertaining to an accident claim, such as Accident Reports, Police Reports, and Claims Photos.

NTEA Forecasts Favorable Climate for Commercial Truck Sales in 2005

Leading U.S. economists at the Sept. 22, 2004 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Economic Outlook Conference (EOC) indicated that 2005 is gearing up to be a favorable year for the commercial truck and transportation equipment industry.

ARI Creates New Global Marketing Manager Position

Automotive Resources International (ARI) has named Rob Hill to the new position of global marketing manager.

Kia Unveils New Fuel Cell Vehicle at Paris Auto Show

Kia Unveils New Fuel Cell Vehicle at Paris Auto Show

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AirIQ to Acquire Boatracs Business and Enter the Marine Market

AirIQ Inc., a provider of Telematics services, announced on September 14 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of Boatracs, LLC, of San Diego, a telematics service provider to the commercial marine industry throughout North America.

Chrysler May Boost 300 and Magnum Production

Chrysler may boost production of its hot-selling Chrysler 300 sedan and Dodge Magnum wagon by adding a third shift at the Brampton, Ontario, plant where the cars are built, or by transferring some volume to a U.S. plant, according to the Detroit News on September 15.

Honda & IBM Enhance In-Vehicle Speech-Recognition System

Honda Motor Co., with help from partner IBM Corp., is preparing to introduce an improved speech-recognition system that will allow drivers to get voice navigation guidance without having to manually punch in any information or take their eyes off the road to read a computer screen, according to the Associated Press on September 2.

Exposure to Diesel Exhaust Linked to Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer

A 30-year Finnish study published recently in the International Journal of Cancer concluded that a direct correlation exists between exposure to diesel exhaust and an increased risk of ovarian cancer.