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General Motors handed off theChevrolet Colorado ZH2 Fuel CellTruck to the U.S. Army Tank Au-tomotive Research, Developmentand Engineering Center(TARDEC) at a special ceremonyheld at GM’s Milford ProvingGround on April 10.Attending the ceremony was

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder,Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Pe-ters and Paul Rogers, director ofTARDEC.“They were there to witness

the handover,” said Doug Hal-leaux, a public affairs officer forTARDEC. “GM tested the vehicleat Milford, just to make sure thatit worked. Now that the Army hasit, the vehicle will be tested inareas that will provide condi-tions similar to the kind that theArmy currently operates in.”The Colorado ZH2 will be test-

ed at the Army’s Fort Carson fa-cility in Colorado and its FortBriggs facility in North Carolina,Halleaux said.“This is an important vehicle

for the Army,” Halleaux said. “Itis an electric drive vehicle, true.But it also produces electricityvia its hydrogen fuel cell. That’simportant to the Army becausethe modern soldier is equippedwith many devices that requireelectric power in order to run.”

Having a vehicle that can alsoact as a portable generator is atwo-for-one win for the Army,Halleaux said. Additionally, a hy-drogen fuel-cell-powered vehicleis a silent vehicle. Given the im-portance of stealth in battle, hesaid, having a silent vehicle issomething to be desired.The Army testing phase will

take the next couple of years,Halleaux said.“What’s important to under-

stand is that we don’t know ifthis vehicle will be practical forus,” Halleaux said. “But testing isall about learning what works,and just as importantly, whatdoesn’t work.“Hydrodgen fuel-cell vehicles

don’t produce exhaust. They pro-duce water. That might be useful.They are silent and they don’t re-quire gasoline.”But the Army also has to find

out if the system works out in thefield and it has to work in a fiscal-ly responsible way.“It’s not enough that it might

work, it has to work in a way thatdoesn’t require too much time ormoney,” Halleaux said. “We areguardians of the taxpayers’ mon-ey. That’s an important point forany system the Army adopts.”According to GM, the Chevro-

let Colorado ZH2 stands morethan 6½ feet tall and more thanseven feet wide. It was built on a

stretched midsize pickup chas-sis. Reinforced inside and out,the ZH2 rides on 37-inch tiresand a specially modified suspen-sion that helps the vehicle climbover and descend all manner ofterrain.The Colorado ZH2 features an

Exportable Power Take-Off unit(EPTO) that allows the fuel cellto power activity away from thevehicle, such as remote locationswhere electric power may other-wise be unavailable.GM and TARDEC collaborated

to develop the Colorado ZH2

from contract to concept in lessthan a year, said GM spokesmanAlan Adler.“The speed with which innova-

tive ideas can be demonstratedand assessed is why relation-

GM Hydrogen-Powered Army Truck Runs Silent in Battle

Freese shows off ZH2’s hyrogen-powered powertrain at GM’s Milford Proving Ground April 10.

It’s probably safe to say thatwhen people think of Ford vehi-cles, the phrase “sleeping like ababy,” isn’t the first thing thatcomes to mind.Well, Ford has done something

about that.For many new parents, there is

only one guaranteed solution toputting their baby down at theend of the day – a nighttimedrive that soothes, calms andeventually helps a little one nodoff, said Ford spokesman JohnGardiner.But that still means a disrupt-

ed night for mom or dad, who re-search shows can typically ex-pect little more than five hours’sleep a night while losing theequivalent of 44 days’ sleep injust the first year of their child’slife, Gardiner said. Help, howev-er, could soon be at hand.Ford has developed a cot that

could simulate – in the comfortof a parent’s own home – the mo-

tion, engine noise, and even thestreet lighting of those nighttimedrives, Gardiner said. To all ap-pearances a regular cot, the MaxMotor Dreams, comes to life us-ing a smartphone app. Thisenables it to record and thenreproduce the comforting move-ment, lights and sounds of aparticular journey.“After many years of talking to

mums and dads, we know thatparents of newborns are oftendesperate for just one goodnight’s sleep,” said Max MotorDreams designer AlejandroLópez Bravo, of Spanish creativestudio Espada y Santa Cruz.“The Max Motor Dreams could

make the everyday lives of a lotof people a little bit better.”For now, the Max Motor

Dreams is a one-off pilot. But fol-lowing numerous enquiries, thecompany is considering puttingthe unique cot into full‑scaleproduction, Gardiner said.

Parents Can ‘Drive’ TheirBaby to Sleep – at Home

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New and versatile functionali-ty, spaciousness and intuitivetechnologies mark the next evo-lution of the Buick Enclave, saidDuncan Aldred, vice president,Global Buick and GMC.More third-row space, im-

proved towing capability anda thoughtful combination of safe-ty technologies, useful interiorfeatures and premium materialsare a few highlights includedon Buick’s new seven-passengermidsize luxury SUV, Aldredsaid.Within a visually lower and

slimmer body, the Enclaveboasts more interior space. Thethird row alone offers 5.6 moreinches of standard legroom thanan Acura MDX, 4.5 inches morethan an Audi Q7 and nearly threeinches more than an InfinitiQX60, he said.The new Enclave also features

a longer wheelbase than the pre-vious generation, yet its turningcircle is 1.4 feet tighter thanbefore, pairing the space cus-

tomers need with added maneu-verability, said GM spokes-woman Jennifer Korail.“Enclave was introduced as a

game-changer for the Buickbrand and has since become oneof our most successful and im-portant vehicles,” said Aldred. “It

set the tone for a more progres-sive Buick, helping change per-ception for us and serving as thestandard-bearer of what ourproducts stand for: smart, stylishluxury.”

Enclave Gives Owners More Interior Space

2018 Buick Enclave

This Max Motor device is the stuff dreams are made of – literally.

Steve Rooney, formerly presi-dent and COO of ContinentalStructural Plastics (CSP) ofAuburn Hills, has been namedCEO, while Steve Wisniewski,controller, has been promoted tovice president, Finance, said CSPspokeswoman Kim Zitny.Former CEO Frank Macher and

CFO Jon Smith, are retiring fromCSP, a worldwide manufacturerof lightweight composite materi-als, both effective April 1.Rooney joined CSP as presi-

dent and COO in 2011. He bringsto the position more than 30years of experience in the auto-motive manufacturing industry

with expertise in manufacturing,operations management, multi-plant management and engineer-ing, Zitny said.Prior to joining CSP, Rooney

served as vice president of oper-ations at Johnson Controls; vicepresident of operations at PlasticEngineered Products; plant man-ager at Baily Corporation/Ven-ture Industries and materialsmanager at Barry Controls.He holds a Bachelor of Science

in Business Management andFinance from the University ofMassachusetts.

Rooney Promoted to CEO at Continental

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Turns out there is a limit tothe Corvette.

Chevrolet is commemoratingthe 65th anniversary of theCorvette with a new CorvetteCarbon 65 Edition offered on2018 Grand Sport 3LT and Z063LZ models. Limited to only 650numbered vehicles globally, thedistinctive Carbon 65 blends vis-ible carbon-fiber exterior ele-ments – notably, a new carbon-fiber rear spoiler and quarterducts – with a new CeramicMatrix Gray exterior color andspecial interior appointments,including a new carbon-fiber-rimmed steering wheel, said GMspokesman Ron Kiino.

“Corvette is one of the moststoried names in Chevrolet andsports car history, with a her-itage few can match,” said PaulEdwards, U.S. vice president ofChevrolet Marketing.

“The new Carbon 65 Editionhonors that legacy, while offer-ing customers another unique,special-edition model that per-sonalizes the ownership experi-ence.”

The Carbon 65 Edition pack-age on the Grand Sport 3LT andZ06 3LZ trims:

• Ceramic Matrix Gray exteri-or (blue top on Convertibles);

• Unique fender stripes anddoor graphics;

• Black wheels with machinedgrooves paired with summer-only tires (Cup-style wheels forGrand Sport and Blade-stylewheels for Z06);

• Blue brake calipers;• Visible carbon-fiber ground

effects, hood section and roof(Coupe models) or tonneau in-serts (Convertible models);

• New visible carbon-fiberspoiler (all models) and quarterintake ducts (Coupe);

• Center caps with Carbonlogo;

• Carbon Flash badges andoutside mirrors;

• Jet Black suede-wrapped in-terior with blue stitching;

• Carbon-fiber steering wheelrim and gloss carbon-fiber inte-rior trim;

• Competition Sport seats;• Carbon 65 Edition sill

plates.The Corvette Carbon 65 Edi-

tion package will cost $15,000and will be available this sum-mer, along with the rest of the2018 Corvette lineup.

2018 Corvette Stingray fea-tures include:

• New standard 19-inch frontand 20-inch rear wheels pairedwith summer-only tires*. De-rived from the Z51 package, theyreplace the previous 18-inch/19-inch standard wheels.

• Five new wheel options, in-cluding Torque and Motorsportdesigns, are paired with sum-mer-only tires.

• Magnetic Ride Control is of-fered as a stand-alone option.

• Revised interior colorbreakup on 2LT trim.

The Carbon 65 Edition pack-age2018 Corvette Grand Sport fea-tures include:

• Ceramic brakes are offeredwithout the Z07 PerformancePackage.

• Satin black center stripe isavailable with the Heritage Pack-age.

• Revised interior colorbreakup on 2LT trim.

2018 Corvette Z06 features in-clude:

• Two new wheel choices areBlack Z06 wheel with yellow stripeand Pearl Nickel Blade design(paired with summer-only tires).

• Gray interior available.All 2018 models have these fea-

tures:• HD digital radio is standard.• Available Performance Data

Recorder – Cosworth Toolbox of-fers four additional data channels:individual wheel speeds, individ-ual suspension displacements,yaw rate and intake and ambientair temperatures.

• Improved rear-view cameraimage features higher resolutionand wider angle.

• Enhanced Head-Up Displayrotation setting.

• Ceramic Matrix Gray replaces

Sterling Blue in the exterior colorpalette.

• Spice Red convertible top.Spice Red interior offered on

3LT and 3LZ trims.• Jet black suede-wrapped inte-

rior includes carbon-fiber-rimmedsteering wheel and gloss carbon-fiber interior trim.• New interior color stitchingpackages (red/yellow/blue) of-fered on 3LT and 3LZ trims.

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To celebrate 65 years of Corvettes, 650 limited edition Carbon 65 Corvettes will be produced by GM.

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neer Jim Van Havermaat, there isa major road construction proj-ect on 13 Road from Hoover tothe Edison Corridor.“The Edison Corridor is the

name we give the area where thebig power lines are located,” VanHavermaat said. “This projectstarted recently and will go forthe next couple of months. Whatwe’re doing is actually replacingsome very old water mains andbecause the mains are locatedunder 13 Mile, we’re repairingthe street as well.”This reason for this kill-two-

birds-with-one-stone move is ac-tually very interesting, VanHavermaat said.When the Mile roads were orig-

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makes sense to repair and up-grade at the same time the watermains along 13 Mile and 13 Mileitself,” Van Havermaat said.“That project will be going on forthe next few months. We are alsoupgrading the intersection at 13Mile and Hoover. The workshould be done by late June orearly July.”Other construction projects

taking place in and around theTech Center include the repavingof 12 Mile between Van Dyke andMound Roads, Van Havermaatsaid. This is actually a countyproject.The condition of the street in

that section is terrible, VanHavermaat said. Constructionshould begin sometime after theFourth of July and the projectshould be completed by October.Another road project taking

place near the Tech Center is therepaving of Hoover Road be-tween 11 and 10 Mile.“That project has already been

bid out,” Van Havermaat said.“Construction should start byJuly and it will take severalmonths to complete.”Van Havermaat said that road

repair, especially when it’s doneon busy roads, is a great incon-venience to drivers. But giventhe condition of the roads, thework has to be done, he said.

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From left, Rogers, Freese and Peters examine hydrogen cell powertrain.

ships with industry are so impor-tant to the Army,” said PaulRogers, director of TARDEC.“Fuel cells have the potential

to expand the capabilities ofArmy vehicles significantlythrough quiet operation, ex-portable power and solid torqueperformance, all advances thatdrove us to investigate this tech-nology further.”Malleaux said the Army will

evaluate the ZH2 fuel cell for:• Near-silent operation en-

abling silent watch capability;• Reduced acoustic and ther-

mal signatures;• High wheel torque at all

speeds via electric drive;• Low fuel consumption

across operating range;• Water by-product for field

uses.GM and TARDEC have fuel cell

development laboratories locat-ed 20 miles apart in southeastMichigan, Adler said.Most of the Colorado ZH2 was

assembled in GM’s Advanced Ve-hicle Integration facility in War-

ren. Calibration testing was doneat the Milford Proving Ground.Malleaux said.“The Colorado ZH2 is a terrific

example of GM’s engineering anddesign skill in creating an off-road vehicle relevant to a rangeof potential users,” said CharlieFreese, executive director of GMGlobal Fuel Cell Activities.“Over the next year, we expect

to learn from the Army the limitsof what a fuel cell propulsion sys-tem can do when really put tothe test.”The Colorado ZH2 contract is

GM’s second vehicle develop-ment with a U.S military branchannounced this year, Adler said.In June of 2016, the U.S. Navy

unveiled a GM fuel cell-poweredUnmanned Undersea Vehicle(UUV) that is currently in pooltesting before eventual deploy-ment.The UUV leverages GM fuel

cell technology common withthe Colorado ZH2, demonstrat-ing the flexibility to power arange of mobile and stationarydevices, something that mattersout in the field, Malleaux said.

GM Hands Work to TARDECCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Drivers around the Tech Center will see a lot more of this in 2017.

NEW YORK (AP) – Volkswagenof America’s CEO says he’s confi-dent the brand’s sales will recov-er from a diesel emissions cheat-ing scandal as it rolls out newSUVs for the U.S.Hinrich Woebcken estimates

VW sales rose 10 percent in thefirst quarter when the rest of theU.S. market is down nearly 2 per-

cent. And that’s without newSUVs on sale yet.At the New York auto show,

Woebcken announced that VWwill build a smaller five-passen-ger SUV off the underpinnings ofits Atlas seven-passenger vehi-cle. He wouldn’t say when it willcome out or whether it will in-crease jobs at VW’s U.S. factory.

VW Chief Confident in U.S. Market

Spring Bringing New Road Construction

Students, staff and administra-tors of Macomb Community Col-lege received a number ofawards from Phi Theta Kappa,the world’s largest honor societyfor two-year college students,at its annual convention lastweek.Phi Theta Kappa recognizes

students for their academicachievements and leadershipand teamwork skills. Macomb’schapter of the organization is Be-ta Lambda Kappa, said MCCspokeswoman Tish Wirth.Those receiving awards:• Dr. James Jacobs, MCC presi-

dent, who received the MichaelBennett Lifetime AchievementAward.• Jill Thomas-Little, MCC vice

president, Student Services,

who received the DistinguishedCollege Administrator Award.• Beta Lambda Kappa Chapter

Officer Team members NicoleClarke and Amanda Estacio, bothof Warren; Timothy Cooper andAshley Lowell, both of Roseville;Barbara Latshaw and OliviaSzathmari, both of MacombTownship and Elizabeth Grunowof Eastpointe, who received the2017 Distinguished Chapter Offi-cer Teams Award.• Timothy Cooper, MCC stu-

dent, who received the 2017 Dis-tinguished Chapter OfficerAward. He was selected by a pan-el of judges from more than 390nominees nationally.• Jenn McCabe, MCC’s manag-

er of student activities and com-munity services, and Jamie Va-

lente, Macomb’s manager of stu-dent life, who received the 2017Distinguished Chapter AdvisorTeams Award.• Dawn Still, of Shelby Town-

ship, who received the AlumniAppreciation Award.“It is an honor to be recog-

nized by such a prestigious or-ganization,” said Jacobs.

MCC Faculty and Students Earn National Honors

By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer

DETROIT (AP) – Used carprices are falling, U.S. sales areoff to a slow start, car invento-ries are growing and interestrates are on the rise. Still, Gener-al Motors is sticking to its profitforecast.Chuck Stevens, GM’s chief fi-

nancial officer, told industry ana-lysts April 6 that the company isoptimistic for a number of rea-sons: The sale of its Europeanunit will save GM money, it pre-dicts U.S. sales will rebound laterin the year, and expects newSUVs to fetch higher prices.In January, the Detroit auto-

maker predicted pretax profitsfor the year from $6 to $6.50 pershare, compared with $6.12 thatit made in 2016.Last month, GM unloaded its

European Opel and Vauxhallbrands to French carmaker PSAGroup for roughly $2.33 billion(2.2 billion euros), retreatingfrom the world's third-largestauto market after almost twodecades of futile efforts to makemoney.Stevens said the sale, which

should close by the end of thisyear, cuts a $400 million loss, andalso frees up $1 billion in capitalspending that went toward Euro-pean-centered products.GM also avoids future costs of

complying with stringent Euro-pean environmental regulations,said Stevens.

Although the U.S. auto marketslowed in the first quarter, GMexpects sales to recover and end2017 at around 17.5 million, closeto last year's record of 17.55 mil-lion, the CFO said. Stevens con-ceded that incentives such aslow-interest loans and rebatesare on the rise, but also said av-erage sale prices for GM vehiclesare rising too.Inventories grew to a 90-day

supply of cars and trucks at theend of March.That should fall to a 70-day

supply by the end of the year,Stevens said. With thousands ofnewer cars coming off leases, GMwill manage the supply by sellingthem as certified pre-owned vehi-cles and may even try to workdeals with ride-sharing compa-nies Lyft and Uber, he said.GM has the oldest crossover

SUV portfolio in the industry,forcing it to discount the vehi-cles, Stevens said.But that will change this year

with the rollout of the newChevrolet Equinox and larger

SUVs such as the GMC Acadia,Chevrolet Traverse and CadillacXT5.“As we exit this transition to

the new portfolio, we’ll see a re-covery in transaction prices withlower incentive spending as welaunch the new products,”Stevens said on a conferencecall.The company also will shut

down truck plants in the thirdquarter to prepare for the launchof a new full-size pickup truck in2018, Stevens said.

Chalk it up to luck.Detroit-area native and re-

tired- turned part-time scienceteacher Sandra Moussiaux hasbeen named the grand prize win-ner of the Fiat Chrysler 2016 Na-tional Sweepstakes. A resident ofClinton Township, Moussiauxwas one of 825,833 nationwidecontest entrants.Moussiaux won a $45,000

voucher toward her choice ofany Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ramor Fiat brand vehicle on April 7,said Fiat Chrysler spokeswomanEileen Wunderlich.Moussiaux selected as her

prize a 2017 Dodge Durango GTin White Knuckle with leather-trimmed bucket seats, heatedfirst- and second-row seats and20-inch Hyper Black aluminumwheels as her winning prize.Moussiaux’s brand new vehicleof choice is being delivered toher courtesy of Bill SnethkampChrysler Dodge Jeep Ram inRedford.Each year, Fiat Chrysler hosts

the National Sweepstakes as apart of its many consumer expe-riences throughout the country.Consumers enter by participat-ing in a Fiat Chrysler eventwhere they can experience andinteract with a knowledgeableproduct specialist at a brandedbooth or tent space – or get in-side a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep,Ram or Fiat brand vehicle totake a test ride or test drive,Wunderlich said.Entries were collected

through a number of hands-onFiat Chrysler brand initiativesthat took place nationwide in2016, including the WoodwardDream Cruise. Events were

Camp Jeep off-road drivingcourses, Ram Truck brand testtracks at auto shows and numer-ous test drive and schoolfundraising events involving theFiat, Chrysler and Dodge brands.“I was in complete disbelief

when I was told I had been se-lected as the grand prize winnerof the 2016 FCA US LLC Sweep-stakes,” said Sandra Moussiauxof Clinton Township.“A simple birthday trip to a

Broadway play turned into awonderful surprise one year lat-er. After test driving the 2017 Du-rango GT, I fell in love with theway it drove. My family and Itake vacations together so wecannot wait to travel in this newbeautiful and comfortable vehi-cle.“I never dreamed that I would

win a new car! I feel very fortu-nate and I am appreciative ofSnethkamp’s Chrysler, Dodge,Jeep, Ram in Redford, wherestaff took exceptional care of methroughout this process. A bigshout out to them.”Moussiaux secured her entry

in May of last year while she wasattending a showing of “The

Sound of Music,” in honor of herbirthday, at the Fisher TheatreBroadway in Detroit, Wunderlichsaid.Moussiaux was fortunate

enough to try her luck afternoticing a representation of anew 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.There was also a knowledgeableproduct specialist with whomMousiaux spoke about the vehi-cle. That was when she learnedabout the national sweepstakes,Wunderlich said. She took thatopportunity to enter the con-test.“The FCA US LLC National

Sweepstakes is always an excit-ing time for us and truly one ofthe best parts of the job,” ex-plained Jason Russ, head ofExperiential Marketing, FiatChrysler US.“Sandra is a dedicated educa-

tor who equips our childrenwith the knowledge they need tosucceed in the classroom eachand every day. With our U.S.headquarters in Auburn Hills,FCA is very proud to reward a lo-cal resident like Sandra with anew Dodge Durango that she de-serves.”

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Sweden unveiled the Agera RS1,a hand-built car made partly ofcarbon fiber with a twin-turbo 5-Liter V8 that puts out up to 1,360horsepower. It can go from zeroto 62 miles per hour in 2.8 sec-onds and costs $2 million.The company expects to build

20 cars this year. Dutch automak-er Spyker Ltd. showed its$429,000 C8 Preliator Spyder, aconvertible with a carbon-fiberbody powered by a 600 horse-power V8 – made by Koenigsegg– with a six-speed manual trans-mission. The company will buildonly 100. CEO Victor Muller saysthere’s been a resurgence inmanual transmissions in exoticcars.

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DETROIT (AP) – A federaljudge in Detroit says he wants toappoint former FBI DirectorRobert Mueller III to overseenearly $1 billion in restitutionpayments to victims in the Taka-ta air-bag scandal.Judge George Caram Steeh

said April 6 that Mueller has“outstanding credentials” and al-ready has a similar role in Volk-swagen.He says Takata and the U.S.

Justice Department have indicat-ed support for Mueller as specialmaster. But he wants a formal re-sponse in the next few weeks.

Federal JudgeSelects TakataFund Overseer

NEW YORK (AP) – Uber’s headof communications is leaving,the latest in a string of executivedepartures as the ride-hailingcompany tries to dig out from apile of troubles.In a memo to employees, CEO

Travis Kalanick called RachelWhetstone a “force of nature”who was “way ahead of the gamewhen it came to many of thechanges we needed to make as acompany.”Uber is facing accusations of

routinely tolerated sexism andsexual harassment in the work-place, as well as troubles forKalanick after a video surfaced

showing him berating a driver.The company is hiring a chief op-erating officer to help him man-age the company. Uber has alsohired former Attorney GeneralEric Holder to lead an investiga-tion into the sexism allegations.Whetstone, who joined Uber in

2015 after a decade at Google,did not give a reason for her de-parture. Her deputy, Jill Hazel-baker, is replacing her.“I am incredibly proud of the

team that we’ve built – and thatjust as when I left Google, astrong and brilliant woman willbe taking my place,” Whetstonesaid in a statement.

Uber Exec Quits Company Suddenly

Finally, an upside to annoyingphone calls from solicitors.The signature growl of a Ford

Mustang has been captured andmade available as a free down-loadable ringtone, said Fordspokesman Dan Jones.In recording the sound for the

new ringtone, Jones said Fordengineers mounted micro-phones on a 2018 Mustangequipped with all-new activevalve performance exhaust. Theaudio plays the sound of the ex-haust in track mode as the car –equipped with the new available10-speed automatic transmission– races to speeds up to 155 mph.Matt Flis, Ford exhaust devel-

opment engineer, said that thenew exhaust system can bemade more exhilarating when adriver wants it to be, more sub-dued at other times.“In track mode, this car really

growls the way a Mustangshould, and the new ringtone is agreat way for fans to have funwith that,” said Flis.Active valve performance ex-

haust, available on V8-equippedMustang GT models, gives driv-ers broader control over the ex-haust system’s auditory output.Rather than basic on/off capabil-ities common on many sportscars, the new Mustang exhaustsystem uses active valves to cre-ate a wide range of sound outputbased on exhaust mode setting,engine rpm and vehicle speed.Drivers can select any of four

exhaust modes, and the activevalve exhaust system respondsby creating exhaust notes thatare smooth and linear, even dur-ing rapid acceleration, Flis said.“We created this system to

provide customers with a soundexperience that best comple-ments the exhilaration of drivingthe Mustang,” said Carl Wid-mann, Mustang chief engineer.“The total excitement is some-thing you don’t just feel, youhear.”When Mustang’s powerful V8

fires up, the active valve per-formance exhaust system de-faults to normal mode. Changingmodes lets valves in the systemmodulate the engine soundbased on careful tuning. The sig-nature start-up sound can go upand down as a driver sees fit,Jones said.

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At a time when SUVs and pick-up trucks are more popular thanever, GMC has scored big with ex-perts.GMC won Kelley Blue Book’s

2017 Brand Image Award for MostRefined Brand April 11.It’s the fourth year in a rowGMC has earned the award,as it continues to earn praisefor its premium truck andSUV lineups from new vehiclebuyers, said GM spokesmanTrevor Thompkins.On March 1, Reuters reported

light trucks accounted for 62 per-cent of light vehicle sales in Feb-

ruary. In 2016, that split was 59.5percent in favor of trucks andSUVs, according to AutodataCorp. Over a full year, that shiftwould mean roughly two assem-bly plants’ worth of cars hadbeen replaced by SUVs or trucks.Brand Image Award winners

are based on consumer automo-tive perception data from KelleyBlue Book Strategic Insights’Brand Watch study. Brand Watchis an online brand and model per-ception tracking study tapping in-to more than 12,000 in-marketnew-vehicle shoppers annuallyon Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com.

The comprehensive study pro-vides insight on how shoppersidentify important factors influ-encing their purchase decisionand captures brand/model famil-iarity and loyalty among new-ve-hicle shoppers.“GMC’s ‘Professional Grade’

ideology has struck a resonantchord with consumers, and that’sreflected in car buyers visitingKelley Blue Book’s website,KBB.com, naming GMC 2017’sMost Refined Brand,” says JackNerad, executive editorial direc-tor for Kelley Blue Book.“The extra attention to design

and detail found across GMC’slineup has clearly resonated withAmerican consumers.”In previous wins, Kelley Blue

Book has acknowledged Denali,GMC’s highest expression of pre-mium vehicles, for continuing toelevate the brand’s overall per-ception among consumers,Thompkins said. Kelley BlueBook’s findings show that con-sumers recognize that GMCtrucks and SUVs pair professionalgrade capability with exceptionalfeatures and technology, he said.“Receiving the Most Refined

Brand award for a fourth consec-

utive year reflects GMC’s commit-ment to our core brand pillars,”said Duncan Aldred, vice presi-dent, Global Buick and GMC.“Consumers appreciate GMC’sability to deliver bold, capableand precisely crafted vehiclesthat fit their lifestyle.”GMC began 2017 by selling its 1

millionth Denali vehicle since in-troducing the sub-brand onYukon in 1999. Denali accountedfor 25 percent of GMC retail salesin 2016, outselling the entireproduct lines of several premiumautomakers, such as Land Rover,Jaguar and Porsche.

GMC’s Truck and SUV Lineups Win Top Marks from BuyersConsumers have shown their approval – for the fourth year in a row – of the GMC brand’s lineup of SUVs and pickup trucks, winning Kelley Blue Book’s Brand Image Award.

DETROIT (AP) – Hydrogen fuelcell cars could one day challengeelectric cars in the race for pollu-tion-free roads – but only if morestations are built to fuel them.Honda, Toyota and Hyundai

have leased a few hundred fuelcell vehicles over the past threeyears, and expect to lease wellover 1,000 this year. But for now,those leases are limited to Califor-nia, which is home to most of the34 public hydrogen fueling sta-tions in the U.S.Undaunted, automakers are in-

vesting heavily in the technology.General Motors recently suppliedthe U.S. Army with a fuel cell pick-up, and GM and Honda are collab-orating on a fuel cell system dueout by 2020. Hyundai will intro-duce a longer-range fuel cell SUVnext year.

“We’ve clearly left the scienceproject stage and the technologyis viable,” said Charles Freese,who heads GM’s fuel cell busi-ness.Like pure electric cars, fuel cell

cars run quietly and emission-free. But they have some big ad-vantages. Fuel cell cars can be re-fueled as quickly as gasoline-pow-ered cars. By contrast, it takesnine hours to fully recharge an all-electric Chevrolet Bolt using a240-volt home charger. Fuel cellscars can also travel further be-tween fill-ups.But getting those fill-ups pres-

ents the biggest obstacle. Fuelingstations cost up to $2 million tobuild, so companies have been re-luctant to build them unless morefuel cell cars are on the road. Butautomakers don’t want to buildcars that consumers can’t fuel.The U.S. Department of Energy

lists just 34 public hydrogen fuel-ing stations in the country; all butthree are in California. By com-parison, the U.S. has 15,703 pub-lic electric charging stations,which can be installed for a frac-tion of the cost of hydrogen sta-tions. There are also millions of

garages where owners can plugtheir cars in overnight.As a result, U.S. consumers

bought nearly 80,000 electric carslast year, but just 1,082 fuel cellvehicles, according to Ward-sAuto.That’s why automakers will

keep hedging their bets and offerelectric vehicles alongside hydro-gen ones.Honda began leasing the 2017

Clarity fuel cell sedan earlier thisyear; about 100 are already on theroad. At this week’s New YorkAuto Show, the company alsointroduced electric and plug-inhybrid versions of the Clarity.The plug-in hybrid can go 42

miles in electric mode before asmall gas engine kicks in, Hondasays. The all-electric Clarity cango 111 miles on a charge. Bothwill go on sale later this year.“We think going forward the

powertrain market is going to bevery diverse,” said Steve Center,vice president of the environmen-tal business development officeat American Honda.Fuel cell cars create electricity

to power the battery and motorby mixing hydrogen and oxygenin the specially treated plates thatcombine to form the fuel cellstack.The technology isn’t new. GM

introduced the first fuel cell vehi-cle, the Electrovan, in 1966. It onlyseated two; the back of the vanhoused large steel tanks of hydro-gen and oxygen. It went about 150miles between refuelings, and itshydrogen tank exploded on atleast one occasion.Advances in hydrogen storage,

fuel cell stacks and batteries haveallowed engineers to significantlyshrink those components to fitneatly inside a sedan. Oxygen isnow collected from the airthrough the grille, and hydrogenis stored in aluminum-lined, fueltanks that automatically seal inan accident to prevent leaks. Re-ducing the amount of platinumused in the stack has made fuelcell cars less expensive.Honda’s new Clarity can go 366

miles between fuelings, thelongest range in the industry.The Clarity leases for $369 per

month for 36 months. That’smore than the $354 monthly leasepayment for the Chevrolet Boltelectric. But Honda, Toyota andHyundai are all throwing in freehydrogen refueling. It costs be-tween $13 and $16 per kilogramfor hydrogen, or up to $80 to fillthe Clarity’s 5-kilogram capacity,

according to the U.S. Energy De-partment.Even with that perk, analysts

think sales of fuel cell vehicleswill be limited until more fuelingstations are built. But carmakerswill still invest in fuel cells. GM’sFreese says there are many appli-cations beyond cars, includingunmanned, deep-sea vehicles orbackup home power systems.“One of the reasons global car

companies do something like this

is they want to have a finger inthe pie. Should we suddenly haveto shift over, they want to be ableto do it,” said Jack Nerad, an exec-utive market analyst with KelleyBlue Book.The number of fueling stations

could also grow quickly if au-tomakers partner with govern-ments and energy companies, asthey have done in California. Ear-lier this year, 13 companies – in-cluding Shell and BMW – formed

a council to accelerate the adop-tion of hydrogen as a transporta-tion fuel.Heather McLaughlin of San Ra-

mon, Calif., was one of the firstcustomers to lease a 2017 Clarity.She says she prefers a fuel cell carover an electric because she canrefuel it in minutes. And one fill-up a week more than covers her50-mile daily commute to Benicia,where she serves as the city at-torney.

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It’s a concept whose time hascome.Debuting with the 2018 Buick

Enclave, the new Avenir sub-brand represents the highest ex-pression of Buick luxury, saidDuncan Aldred, vice president ofGlobal Buick and GMC. Buickfirst displayed the Avenir con-cept car at the 2015 Detroit AutoShow.Avenir, said Aldred, offers

unique styling cues and an exten-sive set of standard features andpremium materials throughoutthe vehicle. New and versatilefunctionality, interior spacious-ness, and intuitive technologiesbuild on the Enclave’s estab-lished popularity, Aldred said.Smart innovation and style

come standard on the 2018 BuickEnclave Avenir, said Aldred,adding that Buick-first EvonikAcrylite exterior lighting illumi-nates the road ahead with thepower of more than 100 LEDsacross the vehicle.A Rear Camera Mirror provides

a clearer, broader view of what’sbehind, he said, and in-vehicleionization leaves the air cleanerand fresher.It’s all packaged within an ele-

gant design that combines con-cept car inspiration with im-proved interior luxury amenitiesand roominess for up to sevenpassengers, Aldred said.“The Enclave has been a suc-

cessful formula for the Buickbrand, with sales results thathave defied traditional productcycles, and 90 percent of cus-tomers purchasing in the top twotrim levels,” said Aldred. “It’s abeacon for the modern, attainableluxury that Buick stands for andis a natural place to launchAvenir.”Aldred said highlights of the

Enclave Avenir include:• Avenir model comes stan-

dard with extensive active safety,connectivity and luxury featuresfor a simple and convenient buy-ing experience.• A new body structure for

safety, strength and mass effi-ciency, plus 17 radar, camera andultrasonic sensors when fullyequipped.• It accommodates seven pas-

sengers comfortably and offersmore cargo volume behind thefirst row than the Acura MDX,Audi Q7 and Infiniti QX60.• Standard hands-free power-

programmable liftgate with aBuick tri-shield logo illuminatesthe ground below the hiddensensor and power-folding thirdrow.• Avenir-exclusive 3-dimen-

sional mesh grille, badging, pearlnickel 20-inch aluminum wheelsand luxurious interior materialsare standard.• Buick-first Rear Camera Mir-

ror is standard.• Buick-first Evonik Acrylite

lighting technology provides adistinctive light signature.• Tow capacity of up to 5,000

pounds is more than enough totow a typical 21-foot sport boat.• A standard 3.6L V6 engine

with stop/start technology,Buick-estimated 302 horsepowerand 260 lb.-ft. of torque is pairedwith a nine-speed automatictransmission.• Standard five-link rear sus-

pension and available continu-ously variable real-time damping(CDC) offer a refined, isolatedride.• Available intelligent AWD

with active twin-clutch rear dif-ferential and Buick-first switch-able AWD help improve controland efficiency.All Avenir models, said Buick

spokeswoman Jennifer Korail,will feature an exclusive 3-dimen-sional mesh grille paired with

chrome wings inspired by Buickconcept cars.Additional Enclave Avenir no-

table styling cues include 20-inch, six-spoke wheels with apearl nickel finish; five premiumexterior colors; an Avenir Chest-nut and Ebony interior with pip-ing on the seats and contrastingstitching; embroidered first-rowheadrests; Avenir floor-mats; awood-accented steering wheel;and bold Avenir-scripted sillplates on all four doors.A wide array of advanced

technologies and interior fea-tures emphasizing premiumcomfort and inclusive luxurycomes standard in the EnclaveAvenir, including heated andventilated front seats; heatedsecond-row seats; navigation;wireless charging; a dual moon-roof; an 8-inch diagonal reconfig-urable cluster display; a 360-de-gree surround vision camerasystem for easier parking; and arear camera mirror that canfunction as a traditional mirroror as a camera.

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DETROIT (AP) – Hyundai andKia are recalling 1.4 million carsand SUVs in the U.S., Canada andSouth Korea because the enginescan fail and stall, increasing therisk of a crash.The recall covers some of the

Korean automakers’ most popu-lar models in the U.S. and Cana-da including 2013 and 2014Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUVsand Sonata midsize cars. Alsocovered are Kia Optima midsizecars from 2011 through 2014, KiaSportage SUVs from 2011through 2013 and Kia SorentoSUVs from 2012 through 2014.The South Korean recall in-

cludes Hyundai’s Grandeur andSonata sedans and Kia’s K5, K7and Sportage with engines pro-duced from 2009 to 2013. Allhave either 2-Liter or 2.4-Litergasoline engines. The U.S. en-gines were made in Hyundai’s en-gine plant in Alabama.The companies say in docu-

ments posted April 7 by the U.S.National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration that debris leftfrom manufacturing can restrictoil flow to connecting rod bear-ings. Since they are cooled byoil, the restriction can increasetemperatures and cause thebearings to wear and fail, andthe engines could stall.Owners will hear a knocking

sound from the engine that in-creases in frequency as the en-gine speed rises. They also couldget engine warning lights ontheir dashboard, Hyundaispokesman Jim Trainor said.Those with problems shouldcontact their dealers.Hyundai and Kia will notify

owners and dealers will inspectthe engines. They’ll replace theblock if needed at no cost toowners. The recall starts May 19.

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The analysts at Kelley BlueBook, www.kbb.com, reportedon April 4 that the estimated av-erage transaction price (ATP) forlight vehicles in the United Stateswas $34,342 in March 2017.New-car prices have increased

by $587 (up 1.7 percent) fromMarch 2016, while falling $133(down 0.4 percent) from lastmonth, said Kelley spokesmanAndrew Nicolai.“New-car prices are up yet

again by just under 2 percent,which is a slightly lower increasethan in the first two months ofthe year,” said Tim Fleming, ana-lyst for Kelley Blue Book.“While numbers for automak-

ers are mostly flat to slightly pos-itive, there are signs of weaknessin some popular vehicle seg-ments. Perhaps most notably,the full-size truck segment isdown 2 percent year-over-year, arare occurrence for this catego-ry, which has seen large price im-provements over the last fewyears.“Also, transaction prices for

subcompact SUVs, one of lastyear’s hottest segments, aredown 3 percent as demand forthe small utility vehicles appearsto be leveling off.”Rising incentives and dis-

counts on cars have becomecommon, but now they are grow-ing more in truck and SUV seg-ments, due to slowing consumerdemand for new vehicles andhigh levels of inventory avail-able, Fleming said.Nissan North America is up 5

percent again in March 2017,continuing a strong run of im-proving transaction prices.The Nissan brand rose 5 per-

cent on a much higher mix ofSUVs versus last year, led by theRogue. The redesigned Armada

climbed 18 percent as it attemptsto make headway in the full-sizeSUV segment, which has tradi-tionally been dominated by Gen-eral Motors.Infiniti was up just 1 percent,

helped most by the Q50 sedan,which was up 6 percent, and therecently redesigned Q60 coupe,also up 6 percent.On the other hand, Volkswa-

gen Group average transactionprices fell more than 2 percent,although the Audi brand did rise5 percent. Audi’s redesigned A4sedan was up 7 percent, whilethe newA4 allroad was up 11 percent.

Meanwhile, Volkswagen was flat,while Porsche was down 7 per-cent on a higher mix of its entry-level model, the Macan, Flemingsaid.Average transaction price

changes among segments be-tween March 2016 and March2017 are:• Compact car – plus 2.1 per-

cent increase to $20,563;• Compact SVU/Crossover –

plus 1.6 percent to $28,395;• Electric vehicle – minus 12.2

percent to $34,086;• Entry-level luxury car – plus

2.5 percent to $41,678;• Full-size car – plus 1.5 per-

cent to $34,606;• Full-size pickup truck –

minus 2.4 percent to $45,252;• Full-size SUV/crossover –

plus 1.2 percent to $60,670;• Minivan – plus 2.8 percent to

$33,331;• Mid-size car – 0.0 percent,

even;• Mid-size pickup truck – plus

1.6 percent to $31,986;• Mid-size SUV/crossover –

minus 0.3 percent to $37,398;• Subcompact car – plus 1.2

percent to $16,421.

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positive supplier relationships,bringing new, customer-centricinnovations to GM and being theOEM of choice among suppliers,”said Steve Kiefer, GM vice presi-dent, Global Purchasing and Sup-ply Chain.“The companies we recognize

tonight not only have brought in-novation, they delivered it withthe quality our customers de-serve.”GM recognized 118 of its best

suppliers from 15 countries thathave consistently exceeded GM'sexpectations, created outstand-ing value or brought new innova-tions to the company, said Prehspokesman Barrett Kalellis. Theannouncement represented the

most suppliers GM has recog-nized since debuting the Suppli-er of the Year event in 1992. Thisis the fifth time Preh has re-ceived the award.More than half of the suppliers

were repeat winners from 2015.Winning suppliers were chosenby a global team of GM purchas-ing, engineering, quality, manu-facturing and logistics execu-tives and selected based on per-formance criteria in Product Pur-chasing, Indirect Purchasing,Customer Care and Aftersales,and Logistics, Kalellis said.“It is a great honor for us to be

among the top suppliers of GMonce again,” said Christoph Hum-mel, CEO of Preh. “We are proudof this award, because it con-firms that our commitment to in-novation and quality in the de-velopment, manufacturing andsupply of human machine inter-face systems is appreciated byone of our most important cus-tomers.”

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TOKYO (AP) – Japanese auto-maker Honda said April 7 it wasrecalling 37,000 vehicles in theU.S. to check if replacement airbags contain the recalled Takatainflators that may have been in-stalled prior to the massive Taka-ta recalls last year.Honda Motor Co. said the re-

call of the front air bag inflator ofthe 2003 2-door Accord doesn’taffect its vehicles in other re-gions. No ruptures have been re-ported. The inflators made byJapanese supplier Takata Corp.are blamed in at least 16 deathsand more than 180 injuriesworldwide. The problem set offthe biggest recall in U.S. automo-

tive history, involving 42 millionvehicles. Globally, the tally ismore than 100 million. The infla-tors can explode with too muchforce, sending shrapnel spewing.The latest recall is unusual in

that Honda is trying to find 2,500inflators that were replaced dur-ing repairs, but it doesn’t knowwhere the 2,500 inflators went,so it’s recalling all of the possiblyaffected vehicles so they can bechecked.In February, Takata pleaded

guilty to concealing a deadly de-fect in millions of its air bag infla-tors. The company agreed to pay$125 million to individual victimsand $850 million to automakers.

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SUVs are more popular thanever and Chevrolet has justunveiled a sporty version ofthe Tahoe and Suburban onApril 6.

“Chevrolet has continually in-vested in Tahoe and Suburban,developing models with varyingcombinations of capability, tech-nology and performance to meetthe needs of different cus-tomers,” said Sandor Piszar,Chevrolet Truck Marketing direc-tor.

“The RST is designed forcustomers who want a streetperformance look withoutsacrificing capability or refine-ment, along with the optionof increased performance aswell.”

The new special edition for theTahoe and Suburban is known asstreet-performance Rally SportTruck, or RST, said GMspokesman Phil Lienert.

The Tahoe RST will also beavailable with a new Perform-ance Package that includes a 420-hp, 6.2L V8 engine; Magnetic RideControl with performance cali-bration; and a new Hydra-Matic10L80 10-speed automatic trans-mission.

RST will be available on Tahoeand Suburban models in the fallof 2017, said Lienert. Inspiredby aftermarket trends, virtuallyall chrome trim has been elimi-nated for a street performanceappearance. Changes includebody-color grille surround anddoor handles; gloss-black grilleand mirror caps; black roof rails,window trim, badging and Chevybowties. RST also includes ex-clusive 22-inch wheels wrappedin Bridgestone P285/45R22 tires.

Available upgrades for Tahoeand Suburban RST include aBorla performance exhaust sys-tem that offers a 28 percent im-provement in exhaust flow, for a

7-10-horsepower gain at the rearwheels, Lienert said.

An available brake packagefeatures massive front red Brem-bo six-piston, fixed aluminumcalipers with brake pads clamp-ing on larger-than-stock 410 x32mm (16.1 inch x 1.3 inch) Du-ralife rotors coupled with a 84percent increase in brake padarea and a 42 percent increase inrotor area to increase systemthermal capacity.

Duralife rotors feature a hard-ened surface to reduce corro-sion and provide quieter brakingwith less vibration.

The Tahoe RST will also be of-fered with an exclusive Perform-ance Package that includes Mag-netic Ride Control with perform-ance calibration, 6.2L V8 and thenew 10L80 10-speed automatictransmission.

This is the first time Tahoewill offer the 6.2L V8, which de-livers an estimated 420 horse-power and 460 lb.-ft. of torque,Lienert said. The engine featuresthree state-of-the-art technolo-gies – direct injection, ActiveFuel Management and continu-ously variable valve timing – tomake the most of power, torqueand efficiency across a broadrange of operating conditions.

The 6.2L V8 will be paired witha new 10-speed automatic trans-mission. With smaller steps be-tween each ratio, the transmis-sion maximizes engine powerunder acceleration, Lienert said.With a wide 7.39 overall gearratio spread and lower numeri-cal top gear ratio, the transmis-sion also improves efficiency byreducing engine revolutions athighway speeds.

Based on preliminary esti-mates, the Tahoe RST Perform-ance Package will offer a towingcapacity of 8,400 pounds andthe truck will be cable of 0-60

mph acceleration in less than 6seconds.

Full performance metrics willbe announced closer to launch,Lienert said.

Magnetic Ride Control is an ac-tive suspension that “reads” theroad every millisecond, trigger-

ing damping changes in the elec-tronically controlled shock ab-sorbers in as few as 5 millisec-onds. As a result, the suspensiondelivers both improved body-mo-tion control during cornering anda more comfortable ride whilecruising, Lienert said. The new

performance calibration includ-ed in the Tahoe RST PerformancePackage increases body controlfor even higher levels of respon-siveness and comfort.

“When you want to hustle, it isincredibly fast, with significantlyhigher levels of acceleration,braking and road-holding grip,”said Eric Stanczak, chief engineerfor Chevrolet full-size trucks.“When you want to relax, it isvery refined, with exceptionalride comfort and interior quiet-ness.”

Chevrolet has been the best-selling full-size SUV brand for 42years, said Leinert. Today, Tahoeand Suburban are the top two ve-hicles in the segment, he said.They also account for 49.3 per-cent of retail sales, or nearly oneout of every two full-size SUVsAmericans bought in 2016. Tahoeand Suburban customers are alsothe most loyal owners in the seg-ment, he said, with 79 percent ofowners replacing their vehiclewith another Tahoe or Suburban.

Chevy Doubles Down on Brand’s Sporty SUVs

Wisniewski had served asCSP’s corporate controller since2013, Zitny said. He brings nearly25 years of experience in Financeto the job. Prior to joining CSP,he worked as director of Financeat GKN. Previous positions in-clude financial analyst and per-formance manager at Teksid Alu-minum; senior financial analystat Delphi and analyst at EY.

He holds a Bachelor of Sciencein Accounting and Psychology,from the University of Michigan.

“As we move to the next chap-ter with CSP as part of Teijin, Iam excited to be taking thereins,” said Rooney. “We have atremendous opportunity aheadof us as we combine the signifi-cant expertise of our two compa-nies to develop the next genera-tion of lightweight materials forour customers. We will certainlymiss Frank and Jon, but theybuilt a strong team and we’reready to take CSP into the fu-ture.”

Macher, who joined CSP in2010, played a key role in turningCSP into the successful and inno-vative Tier I supplier the compa-ny is today, Zitny said. It wasthrough his vision that CSP builtup its R&D capabilities to devel-op the award-winning, light-weighting technologies forwhich CSP is known. He led thecompany to global growth andsignificant profitability, culmi-nating in the 2017 sale of CSP toTeijin. CSP milestones achievedunder Macher’s leadership in-clude:

• The 2013 move into a newworld headquarters facility thatincludes a 29,000-square-footR&D and Prototype Centerstaffed by Ph.D. chemists, chem-ical engineers, polymer engi-

neers, materials scientists andtechnicians.

• The 2013 acquisition of a130,000-square-foot manufactur-ing and R&D facility in Pouancé,France, where CSP currentlyconducts most of its research incarbon fiber and other advancedtechnologies.

• The acquisition of fiveplants from Magna’s compositesoperations in 2014, further ex-panding CSP’s footprint to 14 fa-cilities.

• The introduction of the rev-olutionary Tough Class A (TCA)Ultra Lite material in 2014.

• The 2014 formation of a 50-50 joint venture with QingdaoVictall Railway Group in Tang-shan, China, to form CSP Victall.

“Serving as the CEO of CSP hasbeen one of the most rewardingof all of the positions I’ve held,because we’ve been able tomake such a significant impactin a relatively short period oftime,” said Macher.

“We took something that wasvery broken, and turned it into aworld-class innovator for theautomotive industry, and this issomething I will always be veryproud of. I will certainly miss theday-to-day interactions with myteam, but I know I’m leaving CSPin very capable hands as I retirefor the sixth time.”

Macher will continue on in astrategic advisory role for threemonths before stepping downfor good in June 2017.

When Smith joined CSP in2012, the company was pullingitself out of near insolvency andwas saddled with high interestdebt. It was lacking in financialdiscipline, including any stan-dardized processes or proce-dures. Smith immediately wentto work to implement standard-ized processes, including stan-

dardized reporting and KPI re-porting company-wide, and awell-defined new business quot-ing model.

Smith worked side-by-sidewith Macher and Rooney in thetransformation of CSP, and wasthe financial lead for all expan-sions, acquisitions and joint ven-tures over the past 5 years. Inaddition, he:

• Guided the company to topline growth of 18% CAGR, andEBITDA growth of 38%.

• Initiated two major refinanc-ings of the company’s debtstructure, yielding significantsavings and providing greaterflexibility for future growth.

• Implemented a number ofprocedural improvements, in-cluding a signature authority ma-trix with a focus on establishingaccountability and improved vis-ibility at all levels; a long-termstrategic planning process; en-hancements to data security, dis-aster recovery and systems re-dundancy to insure no interrup-tion of product supply to cus-tomers.

• Upgraded in-house IT talentyielding tremendous growth insystems capability and data se-curity.

“Joining the CSP executiveteam gave me the opportunity toapply my years of financial ex-pertise to a system that present-ed a number of opportunities forimprovement,” said Smith.

“It’s been a great experience towatch the company embrace theproper disciplines and subse-quently grow and prosper. As abonus, we had quite a bit of funalong the way.”

Both Macher and Smith willcontinue in their board positionswith the company’s Chinesejoint venture, CSP Victall, untiltheir terms expire.

Rooney Promoted to CEO at ContinentalCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Pressauto reporter acting as aspokesman for the North Ameri-can Car, Truck and Utility Vehicleof the Year panel, said on April 11that four new judges were ap-pointed to the jury that choosesNACTOY winners. They are:

• Paul Brian, “Drive Chicago”on WLS Radio and “His Turn, HerTurn” on ABC/Disney-owned andoperated TV stations;

• Jodi Lai, managing editor,Autoguide;

• Gary Vasilash, AutomotiveDesign & Production magazineand “Autoline” TV ;• Al Vazquez, FAMA magazine

and video.“Brian, Lai, Vasilash and

Vazquez bring years of experi-ence, a history of insightful work

and bring a range of new outletsserving a variety of audiences tothe jury,” Phelan said. “With theiraddition, the jury is at its maxi-mum of 60 members.”

The North American Car andTruck and Utility Vehicle of theYear awards honor excellence ininnovation, design, safety, per-formance, technology, driver sat-isfaction and value.

Initiated in 1994, the awards,Phelan said, are the longest-run-ning awards not associated witha single publication. Each year,new-model vehicles are judgedby a diverse base of professionalautomotive journalists from theUnited States and Canada whoreport for magazines, television,radio, newspapers and web out-lets.

The diversity of the jurors' out-lets and areas of specializationprovide broad and deep view-points, Phelan said.

The 2017 award winners were:• North American Car of the

Year: Chevrolet Bolt;• North American Truck of the

Year: Honda Ridgeline;• North American Utility Vehi-

cle of the Year: Chrysler Pacifica.Jurors are already evaluating

new vehicles eligible for the 2018honors.

Finalists for the 2018 NorthAmerican Car, Truck and UtilityVehicle of the Year will be an-nounced at the Los Angeles AutoShow in November. Winners willbe announced at the NorthAmerican International AutoShow in Detroit on Jan. 14, 2018.

New Members Selected for NACTOY Jury

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