Monthly Archives: July 2013

Leoni, other wire harness suppliers fined €142 million in EU cartel probe

Leoni, other wire harness suppliers fined €142 million in EU cartel probe

EU competition regulators fined four wire harness suppliers, including Germany’s Leoni, a total of €141.8 million ($182 million) for taking part in cartels that affected Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Renault.

Nestlé USA adopts EcoPower oil for its fleet

Nestlé USA adopts EcoPower oil for its fleet

Safety-Kleen announced that Nestlé USA has switched to EcoPower Engine Oil in its private fleet of Class 8 tractors. The move will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment, while it protects engines.

Seat proposes cutting working hours at Spain plants

Seat proposes cutting working hours at Spain plants

Volkswagen Group’s Seat division is asking workers to take turns to stay at home in order to cope with weak demand.

New technologies for a mobile society

Shimano Di2 Electric Shifters
Here are some new technology items to make your life a little easier and safer. These days, manufacturers are packing more and more technology into smaller and smaller gadgets.

Track-only McLaren 12C GT Sprint unveiled

Track-only McLaren 12C GT Sprint unveiled
Track-only McLaren 12C GT SprintMcLaren GT has unveiled a new track-only high performance variant of the 12C, named the 12C GT Sprint.