American automaker Ford Motor has announced its plans to start the production of its new 2015 Ford F-150 pickup trucks at Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan, US. The announcement was made at the 10th anniversary celebrations of the ...
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Northwest European styrene monomer prices fell $91.50/mt or 5.5% from the start of May to close Thursday at a one-year low of $1,553.50/mt FOB ARA, Platts data showed. The last time it was lower was April 23, 2013 at $1,544.50/mt FOB ARA. ...
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Ford has reported growth in its sales across Europe rose in April 2014, marking the 11th straight month of year-over-year sales improvement and fifth successive month of market share gains. Overall, Ford sold 99,700 vehicles in April in ...
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Despite a recent recovery in London Metal Exchange copper prices, market analysts were still bearish this week on the metal's price for the rest of this year, based on factors such as a surge in supply and a weak Chinese construction ...
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Early May traditionally marks the beginning of the summer smog season. Free resources available from EPA and state environmental agencies can help people easily find out about local air quality to protect health for themselves and their ...
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A growing economy, pent-up demand, competitive mortgage rates and affordable home prices will keep housing on an upward trajectory through 2015. However, several obstacles including tight consumer credit, shortages of lots and labor and ...
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American automaker Chrysler Group has issued a voluntary recall for 159 units of its Ram 1500 4x4 pickup trucks in the North America due to a problem in the transmission. The recall includes 2014 model Ram 1500 pickup trucks, which were ...
Chinese automobile manufacturer Great Wall Motors (GWM) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with power management company Eaton over new vehicle technologies. As part of the deal, the companies will jointly work on technical ...
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The Northwest European styrene monomer/benzene spread rallied to a month-high Tuesday of $203/mt on stronger styrene, rebounding from a one-year low of $148/mt established April 4 but still representing deeply negative production margins, ...
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Ford Motor Company says that its completely redesigned 2015-model Ford F-150, which debuted at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit (for sale in late 2014), is the world's first pickup truck on the market to feature a ...
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For consumers who demand exceptional beauty and application, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Paint offers best-in-class overall performance and delivers luxurious, long-lasting results, the company said. A paint and primer in one with advanced ...
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American automaker General Motors is set to introduce its new 2015 Silverado High Country HD pickup truck. Silverado High Country HD, Chevrolet's first premium heavy-duty pickup, combines the refinement and convenience of the Silverado ...
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When evaluating coatings for industrial maintenance applications, asset protection is a top priority. Yet, methods for re-creating real-world conditions in the lab, such as accelerated weathering, do not necessarily predict performance in ...
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Indian automaker Tata Motors is set to begin its business in the Philippines by exporting its passenger and commercial vehicles into the country. For the new initiative, the company has selected PilipinasTajAutogroup as its distributor in ...
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Prepping propane equipment after a long winter will be crucial this spring before planting begins. More than 856,000 farms in the U.S. are using propane for running engines, heating buildings, running pumps and to dry and process crops. The ...
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