aftermarket News Issue: Wednesday, January 20, 2010

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Uni-Select to Part Ways with Automotive Distribution Network For a period of time, Uni-Select will continue to support the Network's National Accounts programs and existing Parts Plus and Car Care Center members. More...

UPDATED: Visteon Considering Proposal from Unsecured Creditors According to a Bloomberg report, the new proposal was made by a committee of unsecured creditors, which includes bondholders and retirees looking to retain their pensions. More...

Robert Charvier Named New Valeo CFO With this appointment, the group has streamlined its finance department by regrouping financial control with financial affairs and strategic operations. More...

Tony George Resigns from Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Hulman & Co. Boards His resignation removes George from any remaining role in Hulman & Co., Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy Racing League, IMS Productions and other affiliated companies. More...

SAE International Elects 2010 Board Officers and Directors The treasurer and assistant treasurer will serve two-year terms and the vice president-automotive and directors will serve three-year terms. More...

ArvinMeritor Aftermarket Adds Hydraulic Brake Rotors for Medium-Duty Vehicles The coated rotors will be distributed under the Meritor and Euclid brands through commercial vehicle aftermarket distributors and OE truck dealers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico starting this month. More...

Chrysler to Recall Nearly 25,000 Vehicles Over Brake Issue According to a written statement from Chrysler, the malformed or missing part could result in brake failure without warning. More...

Identifix Recognized as AAA Automotive Preferred Supplier Identifix has created a special bundle of services that includes both its Direct-Hit and Hotline services, which will be available to all AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities across the U.S. and Canada. More...

Federated Member Hovis Auto and Truck Supply Opens New Distribution and Training Center In addition to the warehouse space, the center boasts a new training facility that allows Hovis to offer in-house seminars and clinics. The facility holds up to 100 trainees and more than 600 people have already received training at the new center. More...

Autoliv to Buy All Outstanding Shares in Japanese Joint Venture Autoliv Nichiyu Co. Ltd. will be re-named Autoliv Aichi Co. Ltd. as part of the deal, which is expected to close today. More...

Kumho Restructuring Deal Hits Snag, Report Says The Korea Times has reported that creditor-led restructuring of the cash-strapped Kumho Asiana Group has started off badly. More...

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