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by Jim Stickford

When historians look back atthe year 2015, they will probablysay it was a mixed bag for auto-mobile manufacturers.On the one hand, sales of vehi-

cles in the U.S., as well as profits,reached levels not seen in years.On the other hand, 2015 was alsoa big year for recalls and govern-ment fines.Although the industry experi-

enced record sales, a plethora ofnew technolgy and the advent ofdriverless cars, all of this wasovershadowed by the Volkswa-gen scandal.By far, the leading story for

2015 was Volkswagen gettingcaught for deliberately cheatingon emissions testings.News broke in late summer

that the world’s top-selling auto-maker had cheated.VW CEO Martin Winterkorn re-

signed, plans were announced torecall 11 million cars globally andset aside $7 billion to pay forthem. In the United States, wheremore than 500,000 VW cars wererecalled, several governmentagencies began investigating.Then there was the Takata

airbag scandal. Japan’s Takata

Corp. admitted concealing evi-dence for years that its air bagscould explode. A defect waslinked to eight deaths and morethan 100 injuries worldwide.Takata agreed to pay U.S. regu-

lators a $70 million fine. It alsoagreed to phase out air bag infla-tors that use ammonium nitrate,which was blamed for the explo-sions.In all, Takaka airbags affected

millions of vehicles and 11 automanufacturers.There were many other recalls

from fuel tanks and ignition

switches to headlights andbrakes. The record number andswift manner for reporting toNHTSA comes on the heel of the2014 GM Cobalt ingnition scandalthat caused an overhaul in theNHTSA rules, regulations andfines.As for 2015 auto sales, Kelley

Blue Book estimated on Dec. 23that new-vehicle sales are ex-pected to increase 13 percentyear-over-year to a total of 1.7million units in December 2015,

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Chrysler and Dodge have com-bined once again to lead all auto-makers in minivan sales in theUnited States and Canada.That’s no surprise to Chrysler,

the inventor of the minivan.The first minivan was intro-

duced in the year 1983, whenRonald Reagan was President ofthe United States. Lech Walesawas the Nobel Peace Prize Laure-ate. The Internet was created, and

the first mobile phones were in-troduced to the public. U.S. as-tronauts completed the firstspace shuttle spacewalk, the Bal-timore Orioles won the World Se-ries – and Chrysler hit a homerun with the introduction of thefirst minivan.While the minivan was intro-

duced in 1983, it got its start in1977, said Fiat Chryslerspokesman Jiyan Cadiz. In thelate 1970s, U.S. “baby boomers”were starting families in large

numbers and were looking for aneconomical alternative to auto-motive transportation.Traditional sedans and wagons

continued to get smaller due topollution and fuel economy con-cerns, and full-sized vans werebeing customized as passengervehicles – but the combination ofpoor ride comfort, large size andrear-wheel-drive design did notmake them ideal for family haul-ing, Cadiz said.Chrysler designers and engi-

neers understood the shortcom-ings of the full-sized van and be-gan early development studieson a vehicle that would fulfill theneeds of new families.Chrysler pinpointed a poten-

tial vehicle market that neededto deliver a few simple premises:fuel-efficient, easy to step into,family-friendly and smaller thanthe Dodge Ram Van.

Chrysler Leads EveryoneIn Minivan Sales – Again

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From the automaker whosefounder, Henry Ford, was knownfor introducing innovations – theaffordable car, the assembly line,the franchise dealer and more –comes a record number of newpatents. Ford Motor Company employ-

ees this year delivered 6,000 newinventions, – an increase of 36percent from 2014.Ford Smart Mobility and other

initiatives continue to acceleratethe pace of innovation, said Fordspokesman Karl Henkel.Many of the new patents have

been related to autonomous andconnected vehicles, wearable de-vices, eBikes, navigation, ride-sharing platforms and othertechnologies, said Henkel. These patents include tech-

nologies to help autonomous ve-hicles detect other vehicles atobstructed intersections, as wellas technologies to alleviate rangeanxiety in electrified vehiclesand to extend range in real-worlddriving.Another new invention is de-

signed for cyclists – allowing rid-ers to report road obstacles tohelp other riders.“Our engineers and scientists

are inventing ways to addressmobility challenges more thanever – with more patent applica-tions filed this year on car-shar-ing, wearables, bikes, cloud com-puting and in other areas to im-prove consumers’ lives insideand outside the car,” said RajNair, Ford executive vice presi-dent and chief technical officer. “By hosting – and participating

in – more internal hackathonsand innovation labs, our employ-ees are stepping up to show thatinventing is a priority for leader-ship in the industry.”Nair said as part of Ford Smart

Mobility – the company’s plan touse innovation to ascend to thenext level in connectivity, mobili-ty, autonomous vehicles, the cus-tomer experience, and data andanalytics – 2015’s record-break-ing output of inventions featuresthousands of technologies thatenable key advancements in con-nectivity, analytics, wearables,electrification and safety.For example, a new bike sys-

tem can detect bike lanes andalert cyclists of path deviations.Another one would suggest asafe vehicle speed based onnearby infrastructure, averagevehicle speed and GPS data, anda new front brake light technolo-gy would improve vehicle-to-vehicle and autonomous driving-to-pedestrian communication.“The commitment Ford has

made to innovation is commend-able,” said James Malackowski,chairman and CEO, Ocean Tomo,

an intellectual property firm.“The strength of Ford's patent

portfolio has resulted in the com-pany being named a constituentto the Ocean Tomo 300 Patent In-dex for five years.”Ocean Tomo annually releases

its 300 Patent Index, which isbased on the value of a compa-ny’s intellectual property.Hundreds of Ford employees

all over the world are responsiblefor this achievement, Henkel said.In the past three years, Ford

employees in Asia Pacific in-creased invention disclosuresubmissions more than 140 per-cent, North America is up almost100 percent and Europe saw anincrease of more than 50 percent.Recently, Ford showcased the

breadth of its patent portfolio bylicensing robotic test drivingtechnology, which saves time

Ford Employees Develop 6,000 Inventions

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Henry Ford with a 1932 V8 engine

2015 Jeep Cherokee being made at Toledo Assembly

Ford’s Joe Hinrichs, right, at F-Series Super Duty assembly lineMary Barra at the 2016 Chevy Cruze reveal in June

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The North American Interna-tional Auto Show (NAIAS) andRobb Report are holding a charityauction to raise funds for the De-troit Auto Dealers Association’sCharitable Foundation Fund.Robb Report spokeswoman

Elyse Heckman said the auction,also known as The Gallery, willfeature a “world-class” array ofsilent auction items for theevening’s festivities, encompass-ing unique luxury experiencesand products from the worlds ofculinary, fashion, style, design,and hospitality.Proceeds from the evening will

benefit the Detroit Auto DealersAssociation’s Charitable Founda-tion Fund.Heckman said The Gallery

event has become the officialkickoff to NAIAS, taking placethis year on Saturday, Jan. 9.Hosted once again at the MGMGrand Detroit, guests will enjoydinner served by world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck.Guests will have the added op-

portunity of strolling through a$7 million collection of brandssuch as Aston Martin, Bentley,BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini,Maserati, Porsche, Rolls Royce,and many more iconic name-plates.“Our partnership with Robb

Report brings a new element ofluxury to The Gallery, as their ex-pertise in luxury lifestyle is theperfect complement to theevent’s featured luxury automo-biles on display. Our guests willexperience a fully immersive andcomprehensive evening of unfor-gettable luxury and top-tier de-sign,” said Paul Sabatini, 2016NAIAS chairman.“I’m truly amazed at the roster

of unbelievable auction itemsRobb Report was able to curatefor our incredibly lucky guests.”The Gallery will welcome near-

ly 500 high-net-worth guests overthe course of six hours, Heckmansaid. Guests will have the oppor-

tunity to bid on a selection ofsilent auction items, which in-clude the likes of the followingitems, shopping excursions andvacation packages:• An all-inclusive luxurious 8-

Day European River Cruise($6,000 – over $10,000) from Uni-world Boutique River Cruise Col-lection;• A Custom-Made Suit ($5,000)

from Bespoke Neapolitan Tailor;• A Cleveland Cavaliers pack-

age, including four courtsideseats to a home game, dinnerand drinks in the owner’s suite,an authentic autographed Le-Bron James jersey, and a one-night stay at The Ritz-CarltonCleveland;• A South Floridian ‘Shop &

Stay’ Experience with Miami’sPremier Fashion Destination,Aventura Mall and Mediter-ranean-Style Retreat TurnberryIsle Miami, home to CelebrityChefs Michael Mina’s BOURBON

Steak and Scott Conant’s COR-SAIR restaurants;Tickets to The Gallery and

more information can be foundon the NAIAS website naias.com.

Detroit’s history of industrialproduction extends beyond theauto industry. There was a timewhen that production played amajor role in saving the world.To that end, in recognition of

the 75th anniversary of PresidentFranklin Delano Roosevelt’s his-toric “Arsenal of Democracy”radio broadcast (Dec. 29, 1940),Fiat Chrysler has released “Auto-makers and the Arsenal ofDemocracy,” a short documen-tary that chronicles the role ofthe Chrysler Corporation as oneof the primary military suppliersfor the Allied war effort.Narrated by Fiat Chrysler his-

torian Brandt Rosenbusch, thenearly six-minute feature pro-vides viewers with an unprece-dented look at the Chrysler Cor-poration’s wartime production,Frazier said, which includedtrucks and tanks; aircraft partsand components; guns, ammuni-tion, rockets and bombs; and a

variety of other goods and mate-rials that were a vital part of mili-tary operations.The documentary may be

viewed on Chrysler’s YouTubechannel.And, Fiat Chrysler continues

that tradition of supporting andhonoring those who serve – bothpast and present, said FiatChrysler spokesman Kevin Fra-zier.The Auburn Hills automaker

supports the men and women ofthe U.S. Armed Forces, both athome and abroad, said Frazier.Fiat Chrysler currently has nu-

merous employees who are onactive military leave, active or in-active reservists or veterans.Further, the automaker has nu-merous military-related pro-grams, Frazier said, emphasizingcommunity growth, support andgratitude throughout the U.S.and the world, including:• Annual monetary donation

to the Marine Toys for Tots Foun-dation program.• Support toward the con-

struction of the World War II Me-morial in Washington, D.C.• Financial support of the

United Service Organizations(USO).• Donation of Jeep vehicles to

selected Operation package re-cipients.As a partner with our U.S.

Armed Forces, Fiat Chrysler hasplayed a vital role in keepingAmerica safe and free, Fraziersaid. The company continues tosupport the men and womenwho serve in the fight to enableand preserve democracy for therest of the world, he said.Fiat Chrysler, Frazier said,

assists vehicle restorers, collec-tors and scholars with informa-tion from the corporate archives.

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NEW YORK (AP) – FiatChrysler Automobiles is recall-ing nearly 450,000 SUVs world-wide in two separate recalls thatinclude the Jeep Grand Chero-kee.The automaker said Dec. 24

about 353,000 Jeep Grand Chero-kee and Dodge Durango SUVswith model years 2011-12 are be-ing recalled because wiring inthe vanity mirror may overheatand create a fire hazard. No in-juries or accidents were report-ed.The second recall is for more

than 93,000 Jeep Compass andPatriot SUVs with model year2015.The company says it will in-

spect and fix a clamp that maybe out of position.The out-of-position clamp may

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resulting in an estimated 18 mil-lion seasonally adjusted annualrate (SAAR).Kelley Blue Book also said De-

cember will cap the biggest yearof U.S. new-car sales that the in-dustry has ever seen, with totallight vehicle sales of roughly 17.5million, representing a 6.1 per-cent jump from 2014 totals. Theprevious high was 17.35 millionunits in 2000.“December has become one of

the biggest sales months of theyear, helped by year-end targetsand prominent holiday salesevents,” said Tim Fleming, ana-lyst for Kelley Blue Book. “As wemove into the new year, expectthis strength to continue, al-though at a slower rate than thisyear.“In 2016, Kelley Blue Book fore-

casts sales in the range of 17.5million to 18 million units, whichwould represent another record-breaking year.”As for profits, full-year results

aren’t in yet. But GM’s third quar-ter was strong. Profits fell slight-ly, but the company rode strongNorth American sales to over-come $1.5 billion in costs from itsdeadly ignition switch recall.Meanwhile, Ford’s gamble on

trucks has paid off. Pickup trucksdrove the Dearborn automakerto record North American num-bers in the third quarter, and thecompany expects the trend tocontinue for a while, said Fordsales analyst Erich Merkle.Ford earned $2.7 billion in

North America, up 89 percentfrom a year ago, largely due tohigher sales of its new F-150 pick-up truck. Ford debuted the alu-minum-sided truck in the fall of

2014, but didn’t hit full produc-tion at its two U.S. facilities untilJune. “What really stood outwere the F-Series,” said Merkle.“Trucks really stole the show.”Sales of F-Series pickups hit a

nine-year high in the third quar-ter.On the other hand, Fiat

Chrysler was unable to escaperecall costs. Net income for FiatChrysler’s U.S. operations fell 89percent in the third quarter asthe automaker set aside millionsof dollars to pay for future safetyrecalls.The Auburn Hills company re-

ported its net profit was $70 mil-lion in the third quarter com-

pared with $611 million last year.Fiat Chrysler US posted a little

more than $1 billion in one-timepretax charges. That included an

$848 million adjustment for re-calls, along with $159 million forvehicles damaged in a Chineseport explosion last August.

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Volkswagen’s defeat devices were developed at this facility.

Robert M. Kelly assumed theposition of executive director offacilities operations at OaklandCommunity College (OCC), effec-tive Dec. 7. Prior to joining OCC,he was assistant superintendentfor auxiliary and support serviceat the state’s second-largest K-12district, Utica CommunitySchools, said OCC spokeswomanBridget M. Kavanaugh.Kelly will oversee the public

safety, risk management, con-struction, environmental healthand safety, and maintenance de-partments for the school’s fivecampuses, including more thantwo million square feet of class-room, library, office, administra-tive, and common areas.Kelly brings nearly 30 years of

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and a steady hand to help ensureour campuses are highly efficientand safe learning environments,”said Peter Provenzano, vicechancellor of AdministrativeServices.“As OCC’s facilities wear with

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After numerous concepts andproposals, Chrysler productplanners unanimously agreed ona platform theme that utilized aflat-load floor with the entirepowertrain in front of the pas-senger compartment, Cadiz said.

Utilizing a front-engine, front-wheel-drive chassis design,Chrysler engineers created aplatform with chair-high com-mand-of-the-road seating thatprovided easy entry and exit.

A rear-wheel-drive chassis de-sign would have required a tallerfloor design, or a center-raisedtunnel traveling the length of thevehicle to provide drivetrainclearance.

Chrysler engineers also deter-mined that a rear-wheel-drive de-sign would require owners toclimb up into the vehicle, ratherthan conveniently step into it.

Fiat Chrysler took that her-itage into 2015, which got off toa slow start for the company,said Fiat Chrysler spokesman EdCardenas. But as the year pro-gressed, both brands regainedtheir sales momentum.

More than 167,000 Chryslerand Dodge minivans have beensold in the United States thisyear, Cardenas said, whichmakes them the best-sellingbrands in the segment. Thebrands have combined to sellmore than 51,000 Dodge GrandCaravans and Chrysler Town &Country minivans in Canada thisyear as well.

Traveling to the grocery store,sporting events and family vaca-tions changed forever withChrysler’s minivans, which havehad 78 segment innovations in-cluding Stow ‘n Go seating, pow-er liftgate and dual power-slidingdoors.

These features are among theamenities that have contributedto the sale of more than 14 mil-lion minivans since 1983.

While Fiat Chrysler continuesto lead in the segment, the com-pany is not in cruise control withthe minivan.

The Windsor Assembly Plantwas shut down for 14 weeks inearly 2015 for $2 billion worth ofretooling, new equipment andtraining for the next-generationminivan.

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and spares human test driversfrom such physically demandingtasks as driving over curbs andthrough potholes to prove vehi-cle durability.

Patent leadership continueson efficient powertrain tech-nologies, Henkel said. Ford has in-creased filing of electrificationpatents nearly 200 percent in thepast five years.

In 2014, Ford filed for morethan 400 patents dedicated toelectrified vehicle technologies.

Prior patents on technologythat benefits consumers includeFord’s EcoBoost engine lineup,which offers a combination offuel efficiency and power tomeet a wide range of driverneeds, Henkel said.

Ford has 275 U.S. patents onEcoBoost, with another 200pending. Ford has more U.S.patents on gasoline tur-bocharged direct-injection –EcoBoost – technology than anyother automaker today, Henkelsaid.

Inventing is an important partof Ford DNA, Nair said, pointingout that Henry Ford earned morethan 150 patents for his inven-tions.

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The 10 best engines in the in-dustry are honored every yearby WardsAuto editors.The publication released in De-

cember its list for model year2016, and the winners representa broad spectrum of the industry.The 3.6L DOHC V6 (Chevrolet Ca-maro/Cadillac ATS), the 2016Chevrolet Volt propulsion systemand 3.0L Turbodiesel DOHC V6(Ram 1500 EcoDiesel) engineswere written about in a previousissue of this newspaper.Other winners included:• 5.2L DOHC V8 (Ford Shelby

GT350 Mustang);• 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6

(BMW 340i);• 2.0L DOHC 4-cyl./50-kW

Drive Motor (Hyundai SonataPHEV);• 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Nissan Maxi-

ma);• 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC 4-

cyl. Boxer (Subaru WRX);• 1.8L DOHC 4-cyl./53-kW

Drive Motor (Toyota Prius HEV);• 2.0L Turbo/Supercharged

DOHC 4-cyl. (Volvo XC90).WardsAuto editors really liked

the Ford Shelby 5.2L DOHC V8engine. They wrote, “Ford has notrouble muscling its way ontothis year’s list with a 526-hp natu-rally aspirated 5.2L bruiser of aV8 in the new Shelby GT350 Mus-tang.“With its heralded flat-plane

crankshaft and weight-reducingPlasma Transfer Wire Arc cylin-der coating, Ford’s “Voodoo” V8casts a spell on WardsAuto edi-tors by demonstrating that a red-line of 8,250 rpm is not some-thing to fear but embrace.“Derived from the 5.0L ‘Coyote’

V8 that won WardsAuto 10 BestEngines trophies in 2011 and2012, the 5.2L, with old-schoolport fuel injection, 6-speed manu-al transmission and using premi-um fuel, reaches the 100 hp/Lthreshold, which is extremely dif-ficult for a big engine withoutforced induction.“Truly suited for hammering

around the track, the GT350’s en-gine is described as ‘positivelydemonic’ by a Mustang loyalistintoxicated by the brash exhaustnote and subtle but soothingshimmy at idle.“The Voodoo engine does

everything well, from putteringaround town to frightening smallanimals. WardsAuto editors con-sider it the pinnacle of internal-combustion engineering.”Editors noted that BMW re-

mains “the most-honored auto-maker, with 32 WardsAuto 10 BestEngines trophies since the com-petition began in 1995. The latestcomes for the new B58 3.0L tur-bocharged inline-6 that resides inthe 340i sedan and is destined fornumerous BMW applications inyears to come.“The 320-hp B58 replaces the

N55 turbo 3.0L, which earnedthree trophies from 2011 to 2013.With a larger twin-scroll tur-bocharger, higher compressionratio and the impeccable balanceafforded by an inline layout,BMW proves once again an en-gine need not make outrageoushorsepower or torque numbersto be enormously rewarding andthrilling to drive.“The 340i loves to stretch its

legs in the upper reaches of thepowerband, which didn’t stop anumber of editors from topping25 mpg during our evaluations.“The B58 springs from a new

modular architecture that beginswith the 6-cyl., then lops off pis-tons to make 3- and 4-cyl. vari-ants. Those B38 and B48 engines,evaluated in Mini Hardtops inthis year’s competition, also im-pressed the editors, but not quitelike the BMW 340i.”Editors called the Hyundai

Sonata plug-in hybrid “remark-able.” It employs an “excellent2.0L 4-cyl. paired with a 67-hpelectric motor, which draws en-ergy from a 68-kW lithium-poly-mer battery.

“Plug in the Sonata and bankon at least 27 miles of electricrange before the direct-injection2.0L starts the heavy lifting.Charging takes 2.7 hours with240V or nine hours with a 120Vwall socket.“But plan to be pleasantly sur-

prised, like one editor was, whena 30-mile commute with a full bat-tery ends with 8 miles of electricrange still in the battery. Thankthe software that allows for ag-gressive regeneration while de-celerating and braking.“In real-world situations that

included a mix of gasoline andelectric driving, WardsAuto edi-tors achieved fuel economy be-tween 41 and 80 mpg. But it’s notjust about saving fuel. The high-compression 154-hp 2.0L is thesoul of this hybrid and makes itenormously fulfilling and smoothto drive. And don’t forget the$4,500 in various federal tax cred-its.”

WardsAuto editors said thatNissan has always been a strongperformer when it comes to en-gines. The company collected its17th Wards Auto 10 Best Enginestrophy and the 15th for its 3.5LV6 that comes from its vauntedVQ engine family.The VQ, in displacements rang-

ing from 3.0L to 3.7L, won 14straight trophies between 1995and 2008.“This year, it returns with a sig-

nificant overhaul in time for itslaunch in the all-new Maximasedan, carrying over the alu-minum block, port fuel injection,compression ratio and bore andstroke.“But 61 percent of the new

VQ’s parts have been redesignedto reduce friction and weight andpromote better breathing. Thenew heads, intake ports and in-termediate locking valve timingmake for more complete combus-tion, and a new intake manifoldwith wider and shorter runnersimproves airflow.“Like the 3.0L that dazzled us

in the Maxima in 1995, the im-proved VQ makes for light, livelyand refined power delivery, andthe sterling midrange torque isstill there. And we can’t recallever getting 30 mpg from this en-gine long ago.”Editors said that Subaru was a

returner to the list with anotherwinner – its 2.0L turbocharged4-cyl. boxer that turns the Sub-aru WRX into a riotous week-end racer or a docile suburbancruiser.Editors wrote, “producing 268

hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, thisdirect-injection “FA” boxer hasbecome the poster child for high-output, affordable turbocharged4s. Last year, it managed to floatto the top of our list among a seaof 15 4-cyl. turbos, many of themquite good.

“This year, there were eight 4-cyl. turbos, and the WRX capital-ized on that mathematical advan-tage with its low weight, twin-scroll turbocharger and palat-able $28,895 base price, with Pre-mium trim.“The FA boxer makes the WRX

fast, fun and spirited, while beingperfectly suitable for daily driv-ing. This is a great engine thatcompletes the package: a reason-ably priced practical sports carwith a rally racing heritage.”Editors also praised Toyota’s

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Volvo’s Michael Fleiss collected atrophy for the 2.0L T5 tur-bocharged 4-cyl. in the S60 sedanand told a Wards Auto editor hewould be back in January 2016when the more powerful 2.0L T6engine wins an award as well. Itwas a gutsy statement. And onethat Volvo was able to make goodon.“But a year later, after our edi-

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direct-injection powerplant apartfrom other small engines employ-ing forced induction in the pair-ing of supercharging to provideimmediate punch with tur-bocharging to carry on at higherrpm.

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Southfield-based Superior In-dustries International, Inc., amanufacturer of aluminumwheels for passenger cars andlight-duty vehicles in NorthAmerica, appointed MichaelBruynesteyn to its board of di-rectors, effective immediately.Bruynesteyn’s appointment in-

creases the size of the board toeight directors, seven of whomare independent, said Superiorspokesman Kerry Shiba.Bruynesteyn currently serves

as treasurer and vice presidentof Strategic Finance at TurnerConstruction, the largest non-residential commercial construc-tion company in the UnitedStates, Shiba said.He has more than twenty

years of finance experience,largely focused on the automo-tive industry in a variety of glob-al senior roles spanning corpo-rate finance, investment bankingand equity research. He has alsoserved, since 2013, as a memberof the advisory board of LevantPower Corporation, a privately-held developer of automotiveactive suspension technology.“We are extremely pleased to

welcome Michael Bruynesteynto the board of directors of Supe-rior Industries,” said Margaret S.Dano, chairman of the board.“His extensive experience in fi-nance and capital markets andhis in-depth knowledge of theautomotive industry, along witha proven track record as a finan-cial strategist, comes at an excit-ing time of transformation at ourcompany.”

Superior AppointsBruynesteyn to ItsBoard of Directors

IHS Inc., a global source of crit-ical information and insight, onDec. 28 acquired CARPROOFCorporation, a Canada-basedcompany that offers productsand services in vehicle history,appraisal and valuation for theautomotive industry, for $650million CND (approximately $460million USD), said IHSspokesman Dan Wilinsky.More details on the acquisi-

tion will be provided on the IHSfourth quarter and year-end2015 earnings call on Jan. 12,2016, Wilinsky said.CARPROOF was founded in

2000, Wilinsky said, and is the in-dustry standard in Canada forproviding automotive vehiclehistory reports to dealers, autoauctions, original equipmentmanufacturers, lenders, insur-ers, governments, law enforce-ment agencies and consumers.Wilinsky said CARPROOF has

been repeatedly recognized asone of Canada’s best managedcompanies and has appeared onDeloitte’s Technology Fast 500and Fast 50 lists.In July 2013, IHS acquired CAR-

FAX, the leading vehicle historyexpert for used car buyers, sell-ers and the automotive industryin the U.S., Wilinsky said.“Like CARFAX, CARPROOF is a

high-growth business and givesIHS the opportunity to expandour vehicle history report serv-ices into Canada,” Jerre Stead,chairman and chief executive of-ficer of IHS, said. “By combiningthe capabilities of CARPROOFand CARFAX, we also will accel-erate product development tobetter serve the needs of ourcustomers. This acquisition willadd a highly accretive revenue-growth and EBITDA-margin busi-ness for IHS, and provide signifi-cant room for further growth.”CARPROOF (carproof.com)

employs more than 130 peoplein Canada and is headquarteredin London, Ontario, Canada, Wil-insky said.

IHS PurchasesCanadian CarInfo Company

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