Chinese automakers see an opening to conquer a lucrative export market as lower-cost battery technology and generous government support give them an advantage over VW, Stellantis and Renault.
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest.
CDK Global said on July 2 that it had restored DMS service to most of its 15,000 dealership clients in North America. Broader recovery work continues.
Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include:
RMC Tools Authorized Distributor for MATCO Tools LLC, 1680 Troost Street SE, Palm Bay. Filed: June 21. Assets: $98,765. Liabilities: $203,130. Major creditors: MATCO Tools, Stow, Ohio, $116,205; Newtek Bank, Lake Success, N.Y., $80,000; Trans Lease Inc., Denver, $6,926. Creditors meeting: Aug. 8.
The Boss Transport LLC, 353 Chicago Woods Circle, Orlando. Filed: June 28. Assets: $310,000. Liabilities: $708,089. Major creditors: CSX Transportation Inc., Atlanta, $170,761; Bus & Truck Repair, Orlando, $16,193; Capital One, Salt Lake City, $9,570. Creditors meeting: Aug. 16.
Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for reorganization and protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include:
Agro Research International LLC, 29203 State Road 46, Sorrento. Filed: June 20. Assets: $117,646. Liabilities: $3,546,069. Major creditors: California Department of Food & Agriculture, Sacramento, $1,982,312; Farmers Supply, Burlington, Wash., $700,000; Sentinel Biologics Inc., Walnut Creek, Calif., $142,529. Creditors meeting: July 30.
Krista Carter was appointed director of Healthy West Orange for the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange.
Jeffrey R. Hudson has joined Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman P.A., Winter Park, as a partner in the firm’s Trust & Estates department.
Neal Killian was promoted to area manager, Central Florida, at Truly Nolen Pest Control. He will remain based at the company’s East Coast Operations Headquarters in Orlando.
Thomas Wert, attorney, Dean Mead, Orlando, received the Tony Boggs Excellent in Discipline Award from The Florida Bar.
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