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Ford’s Jim Farley raises concern on shortage of skilled service-workers

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Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley is sounding the alarm about a growing shortage of skilled auto technicians in the United States. Speaking recently on the Office Hours: Business Edition podcast, Farley said Ford currently has about 5,000 open service-technician positions, many of which can pay six-figure salaries. He described the situation as dire, noting that “as of this morning, we have 5,000 openings — a bay with a lift and tools and no one to work in it.” Farley added that while top technicians can earn around $120,000 a year, reaching that level requires years of training and experience.

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Apollo Tyres reports positive numbers for 2nd quarter

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For the quarter ended September 30, 2025 Apollo Tyres Ltd, on a consolidated level, registered a revenue of Rs 6831 crores, an increase of 6% over the same period last fiscal. For the six months of the fiscal (April – September), the company reported a revenue of Rs 13,392 crores, an increase of 5% over the same period last fiscal. Positive revenue growth was reported from both Indian and European Operations in the second quarter, as well as, in the first half of the fiscal.

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Continental reduces CO₂ footprint of PVC-based products

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Continental is consistently pushing ahead with the use of more sustainable materials in its product portfolio. In the future, the Continental group sector ContiTech will convert the majority of its PVC-based products to INEOS Inovyn’s CO₂-optimized NEOVYNTM PVC. The material used has a product carbon footprint that is around 37% lower than the European industry average for conventional PVC. This will be made possible by targeted decarbonisation measures by INEOS Inovyn – in particular through the use of renewable energies such as hydropower, wind energy and solar power, as well as low-carbon hydrogen in production.

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Kistler expands U.S. footprint with new Irvine regional hub

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Kistler Instrument Corporation strengthens its long-term commitment to the United States by opening a new site in Irvine, California. The expansion strengthens Kistler’s ability to deliver advanced sensor and measurement solutions to high-impact industries on the West Coast, including MedTech, pharmaceutical, aerospace, defense and infrastructure maintenance. The new site enables closer collaboration with manufacturers and innovators in one of the country’s most dynamic technology ecosystems. It serves as a regional hub for strategic partnerships, technical consulting, customer engagement, and local talent development: bringing Kistler’s global expertise directly to the West Coast.

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Sumitomo Rubber Sensing Core technology unlocks new safety

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As part of creating a safer and more sustainable future, SENSING CORE, a sensorless technology developed by Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (SRI), has been tested throughout the 2025 Nürburgring Ring Endurance (NLS) season on both Falken Porsche 911 GT3 R. In harsh motorsport conditions, it demonstrated its potential to enhance safety, efficiency and even optimise the timing of pit stops.

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Continental appoints two new managers

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Continental’s Tires group sector has appointed two new managers. On September 1, 2025, Jana Striezel assumed responsibility for global purchasing at Continental Tires and Dennis Bellmund became head of the tire manufacturer’s global original equipment business. In their new roles, both report directly to Christian Kötz, member of the Executive Board of Continental AG and head of the Tires group sector.

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