Monthly Archives: February 2010

Originally expected to operate two shifts, Johnson Controls has cut back whenever the Claycomo plant has eliminated the F-150’s second shift. The Woodbridge Group, a Canada-based firm whose Northland factory makes parts for the vehicles made at GM’s Fairfax plant, is typical of this supplier sentiment. In fact, Woodbridge has added a third shift and more employees in response to GM doing the same at the Fairfax plant. In addition, Faurecia’s Riverside plant has added a third shift and about 100 employees, said Stacie Tong, a company spokeswoman. Automotive equipment is one of three divisions operated by Johnson Controls, a diversified Fortune 500 company that built the Northland plant in 2008 to supply seats for the redesigned F-150. Originally expected to operate two shifts, Johnson Controls has cut back whenever the Claycomo plant has eliminated the F-150’s second shift. read more  Read more... (151 words, estimated 36 secs reading time)

Last Tuesday, a Volvo that was about to be auctioned off slammed through one of the garage doors and into the crowd. Many of those at the auction were in attendance, not just to get a good deal on a car, but also to support the auction’s owner Ronnie Chester. Many of the people who were at the auction Tuesday were at the auction the night of the crash. We all like the auction, we all like Ronnie, it was just a freak accident,” said Carl Gerding. Witnesses told investigators that it appeared that the gas pedal on the Volvo got stuck, but that has not been confirmed. read more  Read more... (120 words, estimated 29 secs reading time)

A Chrysler 300 signed by dozens of celebrities sold for $100,000. All proceeds are benefiting the American Red Cross for Haitian relief efforts. OKLAHOMA CITY — A very special car is benefiting victims and the relief efforts in Haiti. A Chrysler 300 that was signed by dozens of Hollywood's biggest stars was sold Saturday afternoon at the State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City for $100,000. The auctioned price of the car as well as a $10,000 buyer's fee will all be donated to the American Red Cross. read more

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