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Average age of U.S. vehicles reaches record high

January 19, 2012

The average age of cars and light trucks currently in operation in the United States has increased to 10.8 years, according to Polk, an automotive market intelligence firm. Passenger cars showed a modest increase in age since 2010, from 11 years to 11.1 years at the end of June 2011.

Continental Powertrain Technologies showcased in 8 of Ward's 10 Best Engines

January 11, 2012

This year's list once again includes a number of Continental's advanced engine technologies, from sensors to direct injectors, that are aimed at assisting automakers reach tougher fuel economy standards while continuing to provide consumers with the power and performance they desire.

Federal-Mogul supplies powertrain, systems protection technologies for all 10 of Ward's Best Engines for 2012

January 11, 2012

Federal-Mogul Corp. is supplying products for all 10 of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2012 model year vehicles.

Hyundai American Technical Center Inc. to expand, receives support from Ann Arbor SPARK, MEDC

January 10, 2012

The funding, which is subject to approval by the Michigan Strategic Fund, will be used by Hyundai to expand an environmental chamber for extreme temperature testing at its technical center.

Schaeffler Technologies debuts eSolutions Concept at the 2012 North American International Auto Show

January 9, 2012

The eSolutions concept provides detailed insight into Schaeffler Technologies' broad product range for energy efficiency and forward-looking mobility, and includes components that enable hybrid and electric vehicles.

U.S. automakers to grow global market share, KPMG says

January 5, 2012

In a marked turnaround after years of economic uncertainty and industry restructuring, global auto executives say that U.S. auto brands will continue to increase market share over the next five years, according to the 13th annual global automotive executive survey conducted by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.

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