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GM announces China initiatives
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
 Rick Wagoner, chairman of General Motors Corp., has announced the company will build a science and research center in China, in addition to establishing an automotive energy research center in partnership with Beijing's Tsinghua University and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Group (SAIC).



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Today's Headlines
Goodyear running boot camp for sales reps
With the hope of "transforming the sales force from tire salespeople into business consultants," Goodyear is running a Commercial Tire Academy Boot Camp in Dallas to give tire sales representatives intense training on tire issues and how they affect a customer's tire program.



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Equipment
Isuzu releases gas-powered crew cab
Isuzu has announced the availability of a crew cab version of its gas-powered, low cab forward truck, able to accommodate seven workers.



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Kendall Super-D XA
ConocoPhillips is known for it's leadership in developing innovative products, and the new Kendall Super-D XA premium synthetic blend formulation is no exception. With excellent soot handling, wear protection and extended drain capability. Super-D XA is formulated to maximize protection for your entire fleet.

People
AMSA taps Oakley as government affairs vp
The American Moving and Storage Assn. (AMSA) has announced Paul C. Oakley has been appointed senior vp-government affairs, replacing Michael P. Joyce.



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Business
Red Dot creates sales group
Red Dot Corp. has announced the creation of a sales group dedicated to the development of mobile heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) business among manufacturers of military vehicles. The company has supplied mobile air conditioning to the military since 2004.
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