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Ford Is Launching Hybrids to Solve Address Shortfalls in Fuel Economy

Jul 23, 2013

Ford is launching a "customer satisfaction campaign" to address shortfalls in fuel economy that CR reported since we tested the company's current hybrids. Ford will make software updates to new cars and send out letters to existing owners ...

Tags: Ford, auto

Distracted Driving Is an Increasing Problem as More People Have Smart Phones

Jul 23, 2013

Distracted driving is an increasing problem as more people have smart phones and want to be connected at all times—even while driving. However, for the past three years states have been working to pass and enforce distraction laws ...

Tags: Auto Parts, auto

Garmin and Magellan GPS Have No Significant Improvement But Expensive

Jul 23, 2013

With more drivers turning to their smart phones for turn-by-turn directions, leading portable navigation device makers Garmin and Magellan are taking different routes in an effort to remain competitive. But our latest tests show that new ...

Tags: Auto

The Italian Ambassador Visited SAIC IVECO Hongyan Company

Jul 23, 2013

The Italian ambassador together with heads of Italian Chamber and FIAT China, visited SAIC IVECO Hongyan company. Management of SAIC IVECO Hongyan warmly welcomed the guests, and made introduction of the company. Mr. Ambassador expressed ...

Tags: Iveco, car, Transportation

The Computer Hardware and Software Graphics Market Will Grow as Applications

Jul 19, 2013

The computer hardware and software graphics market will grow in the coming years as applications become visually demanding, and employment opportunities in the field will expand, according to a study released on Tuesday. Sales of graphics ...

Tags: Graphics Market, Computer Products, software

The Global Outsourcing Market Will Reach $288bn in Value This Year

Jul 19, 2013

The global outsourcing market will reach $288bn in value this year, according to analyst group Gartner. The figure represents a modest increase of 2.8 per cent - 5.1 per cent in "constant currency" - compared to 2012. "Nearly all ITO ...

Tags: outsourcing market

US Steel Shipments Totaled 7.98 Million Net Tons in May

Jul 19, 2013

It's reported that the US steel shipments totaled 7.98 million net tons in May, up slightly by 0.9% from a month ago while falling by 7.98% year on year, according to data released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). In the ...

Tags: Steel Shipments, Steel, Construction

The Average Steel Price in China Is up Slightly by 0.1%

Jul 19, 2013

According to data released by China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC), the average steel price in China was up slightly by 0.1% from a week ago during July 8th through July 14th. In the given period of time, the prices of hot rolled steel sheets ...

Tags: Construction, Steel

SSP Won Two Contracts Worth of SSR 250 Million for The Supply of OCTG Steel Pipes

Jul 19, 2013

It's reported that Saudi Steel Pipe Company (SSP), Saudi Arabia's premier manufacturer of high frequency induction welded steel pipe said that it has been awarded two contracts worth of SSR 250 million for the supply of OCTG steel pipes to ...

Tags: Steel Pipe, Construction

The Cash Injection Comes Alongside on-Going Investment in The Firm's 120 Employees

Jul 19, 2013

The cash injection comes alongside on-going investment in the firm's 120 employees, as the family-owned firm readies itself to enter new markets and reinforces its presence in its existing specialisms. Manchester-based Duo UK manufactures ...

Tags: Packaging, Printing

Nippon Kinzoku Expands Its Stainless Processing in Thailand

Jul 19, 2013

Nippon Kinzoku, one of the major re-rollers in Japan has expand its stainless processing in Thailand in order to triple its sales in the local market to ¥600 million after two years. It's learned that Nippon Kinzoku will hold an ...

Tags: steel, Construction, Decoration

A/W Line Launched by Mango for 3-12 Years Age Group

Jul 19, 2013

MANGO, Spain's most international fashion brand, is putting its MANGO KIDS collection on sale tomorrow at the brand's online store. The collection will also be available at selected stores from early August. The new line of children's ...

Tags: Apparel, Accessories, children's clothing

Ulrich Medical USA Introduced a Spinal Implant Device Into The Us Market

Jul 19, 2013

ulrich medical USA, a privately-held subsidiary of German-based ulrich medical, has introduced a spinal implant device, the uCerv Interbody System, into the US market. The uCerv Interbody System is indicated for use in anterior cervical ...

Tags: Ulrich Medical, Health, Medicine

Newport Furniture Has Converted Its Case to a Chapter 7 Liquidation Proceeding

Jul 19, 2013

Upholstery producer Newport Furniture, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June, has converted its case to a Chapter 7 liquidation proceeding. The switch was approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jason Woodard, who ruled that ...

Tags: Furniture, Furnishing

The Global Marine Diesel Engine Market Shrank by 12.9% Year on Year

Jul 19, 2013

In 2012, affected by the economic slowdown, shipping market slump, shipbuilding order contraction and other factors, the global marine diesel engine market shrank by 12.9% year on year to 67.27 million horsepower. In 2013, it's expected ...

Tags: shipbuilding, Manufacturing, Processing Machinery