USA and Canada

In 2012, the automobile industry in the United States enjoyed its best year since 2007, with sales up by 13.4 percent over 2011.

Total sales across the industry reached 14.5 million, with General Motors taking top spot with 2.5 million cars and light trucks sold in the year, although its market share fell from 19.6 percent to 17.9 percent with other manufacturers growing more quickly than GM’s modest 3.7 percent.

Florida-based renewable and sustainable energy technology company GDT Tek Inc, has expanded its business model to include the acquisition of cogeneration landfills.

“Cogeneration landfill operations generate significant revenues but perhaps even more exciting to GDT Tek is our ability to increase the efficiency of cogeneration landfills with our waste heat to electricity system ‘The Phoenix’,” said president Bo Linton.

Potash marketing company Canpotex Limited has reached agreement with Sinofert subsidiary Sinochem Fertilizer Macao to supply 1,000,000 tonnes of potash in the first half of 2013.

The price level agreed reflects a US$70.00 per tonne reduction from the last contract price established in March, 2012.

Boeing and Aeromexico have finalized an order for six 787-9 Dreamliners, with reconfirmation rights for four additional Dreamliners.

The order by Mexico's largest airline, first announced as a commitment in July, is valued at more than $1.46 billion at published list prices.

The 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), commonly known as the Detroit Auto Show, will feature more than 50 new vehicle debuts.

The press preview will be held on 14-15th January, with the industry preview on 16-17th. The public show will then run from 19-27 January, with every vehicle manufacturer you can think represented on the floor of the newly renovated Cobo Center in Detroit.

Every election brings uncertainty to the business community. The latest US Presidential election is no exception. But here’s a word of advice: regardless of who occupies the White House, Downing Street or whatever the government buildings are called in your country, entrepreneurial small business owners will have to rely on who we’ve always relied on to be successful—ourselves, our employees, and our customers.

From buildings and bridges to clean energy and clean water, Bentley Systems has been sustaining some of the world’s most significant infrastructure projects for close to 30 years.

When we think of infrastructure we tend to think about the hardware involved, be it the materials used or the equipment and tools to bring structures and buildings to life. What we tend to take for granted are the software solutions involved and how crucial they are to the entire process.

This is a difficult time for the coal industry in the United States. Janet Gellici, CEO of the American Coal Council, talks about finding a way to overcome the challenges.

The coal industry provides over 40 percent of the United States’ electricity, but it seems to be under attack from all quarters. Just because you’re paranoid, the saying goes, it doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.

TOA Technologies and Tecnocom have established a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive field service management solutions across Latin America.

TOA Technologies is renowned for its field service and mobile workforce management application, ETAdirect, while Tecnocom is an international ICT company, fourth in Spain and one of the most important in Portugal and Latin America.

NewPage Corporation, a leading producer of printing and specialty papers in North America, today announced the release of its 2011-12 sustainable development report, Making a Difference.

The company focuses on five key areas of sustainability; healthy, safe and engaged employees, responsible sourcing of raw materials, efficient and sustainable manufacturing, responsible and safe products, and strong, viable communities.