Automotive News is a critical source of news, data, analysis and information for the auto industry. It is the flagship of a worldwide group of publications that also includes Automotive News Europe and Automobilwoche. The weekly publication provides in-depth coverage of the auto industry and is written for automakers, dealers and suppliers. Automotive News' circulation is nearly 81,000 and is the only 100% paid publication in the industry. The group's Web sites, automotivenews.com, autonewseurope.com and automobilwoche.de are the global industry's sources of news as it happens.
Microsoft has been working with the automotive industry for more than a decade. Microsoft works with industry-leading partners to develop solutions based on technologies that enable OEMs, suppliers and customers to improve efficiency, effectiveness and knowledge. Through business applications, Microsoft.NET technologies and enterprise platform support, manufacturers are able to accelerate time to market, collaborate globally with engineers, reduce costs and increase visibility into their production and supply chain processes. Visit us on the web at www.microsoft.com/automotive.
SAP for Automotive provides tailored functionality to help companies integrate their entire value chain. With more than 1,300 customers worldwide, SAP for Automotive supports industry specific business processes for all enterprises, enabling companies to collaborate with business partners, acquire and service customers and attain sustainable competitive advantage.
Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC), an affiliate of Ohio State University, is an independent manager of Transportation Research Center, a transportation proving ground supporting the automotive industry. The company specializes in R&D testing as well as testing to FMVSS and industry certification/compliance standards. Testing for safety, fuel economy, emissions, durability and performance are accomplished at the 4,500-acre facility, which includes: 7.5-mile test track, crash testing facility, 24” HYGE Sled, Static Fixture Labs, emissions laboratory, 50-acre Vehicle Dynamics Area, 9,000-foot skid pad, off-highway area and ride quality roads. TRC Inc. is an ISO 9001 and 14001 registered company. For information on TRC Inc., visit www.trcpg.com
The Original Equipment Suppliers Association provides a strategic forum for the automotive industry’s OE suppliers that provide components, modules, systems, materials and equipment used by the automotive industry. OESA provides a forum for auto suppliers by addressing issues of concern, serving as a source of information and analysis, providing an industry voice on issues of interest and serving as a positive change agent for the industry. With nearly 400 members having global automotive sales exceeding $300 billion, OESA represents more than 65% of North American automotive supplier sales. OESA is a market segment association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association. www.oesa.org
For more than 18 years, 94.7 WCSX has delivered Classic Rock to the Motor City. WCSX’s stellar line up includes Classic Jocks Jim (JJ) Johnson, Lynne Woodison, Karen Savelly, Ken Calvert, Steve Kostan, Alice Cooper, Little Steven, Paul Buck, Mark Pasman and Pam Rossi. As part of our Live & Local commitment to our community, for the past four years, JJ and Lynne’s Stone Soup Project has harnessed the generosity, expertise and ingenuity of WCSX listeners from the Detroit area to rebuild Classic vehicles from the ground up to raise money for The Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. In the first three years, the project raised over $600,000 by rebuilding and raffling off a 1967 Mustang, 1970 Hemi Roadrunner and 1965 GTO convertible. This year’s Stone Soup Project will rebuild a 1947 Dodge pick up into a one of a kind, world class hot rod. Follow the project online at www.WCSX.com
