Canadian company buying Kruse auto auction
A long-running classic car auction in northern Indiana will continue under a Canadian company that is taking it over from
its founder who has faced financial troubles.
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Plug-in car startup breaks all the rules
Wabash-based ClearFlex Automotive is using off-the-shelf technology to design a 2010 Ford Focus plug-in electric vehicle,
powered entirely by lead acid batteries. The company is gearing up for initial production of up to three vehicles a day.
In-car spy device could drive sales
Carmel-based CarCheckup LLC has created a cell-phone-size device that plugs into a car’s “OBD II” diagnostic port to track
a plethora of data, such as speed ranges, graphs of RPM, and numbers on how hard the car accelerated and braked. The company
is marketing the device to parents of teen drivers, among others.
Suspended Kruse hopes to keep famous auction going
Kruse’s attorney said his 69-year-old client would like to find some way to keep the annual auction alive, possibly by finding
another auction company to run this year’s event.
Gavel flies on muscle car auction
"My Name is Earl" and "Charlie's Angels" cars are among the more peculiar offerings
at the 1,750-vehicle
Mecum Auction Co. collector car sale that runs through Sunday at Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Finish Master profit slides
Recession aftermath continued taking a toll on sales of paint for auto repairs.
Adesa parent increases revenue, profit
Carmel-based KAR Auction Services Inc. on Wednesday reported a first-quarter profit of $8.1 million, reversing a $3.5 million
loss in the same period last year.
Subaru adding production at Lafayette plant
Japanese automaker has boosted employment by 200 since August to meet demand for its Outback and Legacy models.
Indianapolis road projects aided by federal stimulus funds
The city’s Department of Public Works plans a record $88 million in transportation improvements, including road, bridge
and sidewalk projects.
Shared car service arrives at IU Bloomington
Indiana University has made space for four cars owned by Cambridge, Mass.–based Zipcar, which operates a car-sharing
service in 150 cities, mostly on college campuses.
Fishers approves $19M auto mall development
The town has agreed to create a tax-increment financing district to help fund infrastructure improvements for Butler Automotive
Group’s proposed development.
Logistics study revisits old concerns
The two-year study by the Conexus Indiana Logistics Council Executive Committee involved 36 logistics executives statewide.
Former Saturn franchise in Fishers enters new orbit
An All Things Automotive franchise is replacing Saturn of Fishers. The concept, aimed particularly at displaced Saturn dealers,
involves used-car sales and service bays stocked by Carquest.
Adesa parent turns profit, beats expectations
KAR Auction Services reported a profit of $5.3 million in the fourth quarter after sustaining a loss in the same period in
2008. The company's CEO attributed the turnaround to several factors, including the completion of an initial public offering.
Indianapolis to demonstate plug-in electric vehicles
City will be among first to conduct demonstration of several plug-in electric vehicles prior to their market
launch next year.
Hoosier Motor Club closing call center, cutting 61 jobs
The AAA Hoosier Motor Club is closing its call center on Guion Road and consolidating operations with five other clubs.
Hoosiers can now renew driver’s licenses online
The BMV said Tuesday it has started offering online driver’s license renewals at the agency’s Web site.
Pioneering automobile dealer Lockhart dies
Freda Lockhart was the first woman to open dealerships for Cadillac and Saturn automobiles.
Skillman grows with Reeves acquisition
Ray Skillman’s purchase of Reeves Buick Pontiac means more shuffling of area dealerships.
Indiana on pace for fewest traffic deaths since 1920s
Preliminary figures through Monday show 680 traffic fatalities. That’s the lowest number since the 670 recorded in 1925.