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Police Arrest Union Leaders Over Suzuki Violence
August 1, 2012 2:06 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsPolice arrested 10 union officials in connection with the labor strife at a car plant of Maruti Suzuki, a news agency reported.
MA Lawmakers Approve 'Right To Repair' Bill
August 1, 2012 2:03 pm | by Bob Salsberg, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe bill would have manufacturers that sell cars in Massachusetts provide access to their diagnostic and repair information system through a universal software system that can be accessed by dealers and independent repairs shops.
GM's Ads Aren't Getting The Job Done
August 1, 2012 2:01 pm | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsSince the company left bankruptcy three years ago, its ads haven't boosted sales much.
Apple Claims Samsung Copied iPhone Technology
August 1, 2012 1:59 pm | by Paul Elias, Associated Press | News | CommentsAn attorney for Apple told the jury that bitter rival Samsung faced two options to compete in the booming cellphone market after Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone to critical acclaim in 2007: Innovate or copy.
A Better Way To Track China's Economy
August 1, 2012 12:32 pm | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsGrowth and manufacturing data are mainstays for those monitoring China's economic health. But investors may glean more from electricity consumption and price readings.
Survey: U.S. Economy Added 163K Jobs In July
August 1, 2012 10:35 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsA private survey shows U.S. businesses kept hiring at a modest pace in July, suggesting the job market could be improving after three sluggish months.
Ford Suing Dana Over Part Involved In Recalls
August 1, 2012 10:33 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFord Motor Co. is suing auto supplier Dana Corp. for allegedly providing faulty vehicle frames.
Harley-Davidson 2Q Profit Up On U.S. Demand
August 1, 2012 10:31 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsHarley-Davidson Inc. said Wednesday that its second-quarter net income jumped 30 percent, as demand for its motorcycles continued to grow both at home and abroad.
NTSB To Disassemble Dreamliner Engine
August 1, 2012 10:30 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe National Transportation Safety Board says investigators will dismantle the engine from a Boeing 787 that failed during a taxi test last weekend.
GM, Fort Wayne Battle Over Water Disclosure
August 1, 2012 10:29 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGeneral Motors and the city of Fort Wayne are battling over the disclosure of how much water the automaker uses at its Fort Wayne plant.
Eastman Chemical Joint Venture To Make China Plant
August 1, 2012 10:28 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSpecialty chemicals maker Eastman Chemical Co. is teaming up with Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical Co. to build a new resin plant in China.
The Seven Deadly Counterfeit Cable Sins
August 1, 2012 8:40 am | by David Gallagher & David Fallon, L-com | Articles | CommentsCounterfeit cables are bulk cables or cable assemblies sold under false pretenses to undercut legitimate manufacturers.
Pushbutton Power
August 1, 2012 8:13 am | by Meaghan Ziemba, Associate Editor, PD&D | Blogs | CommentsThe industry is experiencing a growing need for sensors, switches, and devices that monitor the surrounding environment.
Connecting The Dots
July 31, 2012 3:31 pm | by Julie Dolan, SSOE Group | Articles | CommentsA long-term partnership between a global engineering firm and a manufacturing owner leads to insights with facilitating changes to operations, vision, and metrics.
Fiat Earnings Slump Under Poor European Sales
July 31, 2012 2:06 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsItalian carmaker Fiat reported Tuesday that second-quarter net income plummeted by 92 percent as a slump in European sales offset a profit at its U.S. carmaker Chrysler.
