American Axle co-founder Richard Dauch dies at 71

DETROIT, Aug 2 Reuters)-Richard "Dick" Dauch, the outspoken and hard charging co-founder and executive Chairman of American axle & manufacturing holdings, whose racing career stretched over 50 years, died Friday at the age of 71.

Not the cause of death expose auto parts supplier American axle. Dauch died at his home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

"All of us a great friend and leader have lost," said the company in a statement.

Then he worked at General Motors co in 1964 and later joined Volkswagen of America, he became the Director of the production. In 1980, he was tapped by famous auto executive Lee Iacocca, to overtake Chrysler manufacturing operations, as the company struggled to survive.

American axle was formed in 1994, as Dauch, a group of investors, the plants of GM was bought. He put immediately on an aggressive growth strategy.

"Demands perfection in everything he did, it was thick motor factory floor or his time at Chrysler, his early work on the General where he saved the company from extinction" Jay Timmons, the head of the National Association of manufacturers, said in a statement.

Dauch emerged as a controversial figure in American axle 2008 work contract talks with the United Auto Workers Union went 3,650 UAW to protest members at five factories in the strike, the low wages of offered Dauch to the negotiating table.

The strike forced GM at least partially about 30 from North American locations due to shortages of parts in idle.

In the past year, Dauch became Chief Executive of American axle, transfer remained the top spot to his son, David, but he as Chairman of the Board. Last year, he published the book "American Drive".

In a speech to the Detroit Economic Club last year, Dauch noted that the American way of life would be "less robust" for the next generation. He urged the auto industry to reform.

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Sales leads new data to adjust inflation rates for U.S. auto sector

DETROIT, Aug 2 Reuters) - car industry's weaker than expected overall results for July disappeared updated data uses the US on Friday after the Federal Government released, calculate the annual sales per month.

The US Office of economic analysis (BEA) on Friday released the new pace calculated seasonal factors used to monthly sales, in turn, Autodata calculate a rate for July of 15.8 million vehicles according to the market research firm. Reasonable analysts expectations, rather than falling short, because it looked on Thursday, when the rate was 15,67 prior to the recalculation.

Analysts, who warned the BEA that recalculation could shift results from some tenths of a point, said the July sales to individual consumers, also known as retail, unbroken.

The new calculation that is done each year to compensate for variations such as weather and holidays, affected all numbers, what changes for each month.

April had been, for example, the only month of this year, to year 15 million sales minimum, when it originally came to 14.92 million. The rate for April is now at 15.19, now makes the last month fall under 15 million October 2012.

Industry executives have said that they expect sales for the U.S. auto industry to the end of the year between 15 million and 15.5 million vehicles, which would be up from 14.5 million in the last year.

Julis updated sale review follows June rates recalculated 15.88 million. This gives two consecutive months with a strong pace of sales, the U.S. industry as it leads towards autumn, when automakers release usually new models, to lure buyers into the showrooms.

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AutoNation July new vehicle sales up 17 percent

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida-AutoNations new vehicle sales rose 17 percent in July from the previous year's period to a supplement sales day in the period.

The country's biggest car dealership chain said Friday that it sold 25.403 new vehicles last month. Sales of domestic vehicles 23 percent rose 19 percent, while premium luxury vehicle sales climbed. Sales of the vehicles rose by 14 percent.

There days 25 sales in July compared to sell 24 days a year ago.

Sales of new vehicles in garages open at least a year by 12 percent to 24.195 vehicles has increased. This figure is an important indicator of a car dealership health, because results of the place recently are opened or closed out.

Last month, AutoNation reported that its earnings rose in the second quarter by 14 percent on strong growth in all business units.

AutoNation Inc., with in Fort Lauderdale, Florida based, is his new August vehicle sales through Sept. 5 reports.

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GM recalls 843 new Silverado and Sierra pickup

DETROIT, 19.Juli Reuters) - General Motors co said that it 843 is remembered 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra crew cab pickup trucks, because that may not fully inflate passenger air bag in a crash.

There were no known injuries or crashes related to the faulty airbags, GM said.

The automaker estimates that it delivered more than 40,000 of truck dealers, GM spokesman, what Alan Adler said.

GM truck owners, call to make sure that the vehicles are repaired. Dealer repair affected vehicles, customers still still not been to.

The newly designed 2014 Silverado Sierra the main vehicle launches for GM since its 2009 bankruptcy and rescue by the U.S. Government and are key to the GM fight lasting with Ford Motor Co., whose F 150 that best-selling vehicle is truck of the automotive industry.

GM current large trucks and SUVs related, more than $12,000 per vehicle in profit to generate, about 60 percent of the global result accounts for the company according to analysts. Citi estimates that more than $1 billion in 2013 and 2014 in additional operating profit could bring the new models of the car manufacturers.

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Beware of Dangers Found in Automobiles

Although your car can feel like a sanctuary in heavy traffic or stormy weather, the inside of a vehicle can actually be hazardous to your health. Today's modern cars and trucks are made from a variety of synthetic materials that can release poisonous substances into the air. Sometimes these substances are formed over time, with exposure to heat and sunlight, but some of them come with a brand new car. That “new car smell” that distinguishes a vehicle fresh off the dealer's lot is actually caused by harmful substances.

Take a look inside your car and you'll find synthetic carpeting and upholstery, plastic consoles and instrument panels, soft vinyl armrests and molded plastics. Car manufacturers use a variety of flame-retardants inside vehicles to help improve passenger safety in an accident. Various substances are used to make the plastics soft, flexible, and resistant to impact. Fabrics are often treated with arsenic during the manufacturing process, and a leather interior has usually been tanned with chromium. Chlorine and lead are often found in the plastic parts. Under the hood can lurk dangers like asbestos, and none of these substances are safe to inhale.

The list of problems caused by these toxic substances is even longer than the list of poisons, a major concern since many people spend hours a day in their vehicles. Birth defects, liver toxicity, learning disabilities, premature birth, and hormone disruption are all known to be caused by the same toxic substances that give a new car its distinctive smell. As a vehicle ages, these compounds can break down into even more harmful substances. The effects of long term exposure to the substances used in car manufacture have not been adequately studied, but doctors suspect everything from cancer to mesothelioma.



The toxic substances found in vehicles are most likely to harm the most vulnerable passengers. Even children's car seats have been found to contain substances like bromine, chlorine, and heavy metals. As the interior of the car heats up on a hot day, the air inside the vehicle becomes more and more toxic. Studies have found that air pollution inside vehicles can be significantly worse than air pollution outdoors or inside buildings. Vehicles that are several years old have already released a large amount of their toxic substances and can have somewhat better air quality. Older cars are more likely to have dangers like asbestos lurking under the hood, especially in hood liners, brake pads, clutch assemblies, and gaskets. Those who drive or maintain these vehicles should take precautions to reduce their risk of exposure.

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