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Eighty-Nine Percent of NASCAR Fans Are Aware of Nextel Sponsorship, According to Knowledge Networks Study

A new study by Knowledge Networks (KN) indicates that NASCAR’s title sponsor, Nextel, has achieved awareness among nine in 10 fans of the nation’s most-watched auto racing series. Results of the study appeared in yesterday’s issue of Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal. The study found that in only the first season of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, which began in February, 89 percent of NASCAR fans age 18-49 are aware of Nextel’s sponsorship; and almost three-quarters of NASCAR fans believe that Nextel has done a “very good” or “good” job of connecting with NASCAR and its fans.

Edelbrock Awards First Vic Edelbrock Sr. WyoTech Scholarship

Vic Edelbrock, president and CEO of Edelbrock Corp. has established his third scholarship program for students pursuing a career in the automotive industry. This week, Edelbrock announced the establishment of the Vic Edelbrock Sr. WyoTech Scholarship. WyoTech is a national technical college that offers a specialized automotive curriculum, including training in street rods, custom trim and upholstery, diesel, service management and collision/refinishing. The school has six campuses in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Wyoming and California.

Automotive Communicators to Discuss Global Communication Strategies

Global communication strategies, with a focus on China, will be the key topic of discussion at the Fall Conference of the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC). The APRC is a professional peer group of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association. Global communication strategies, with a focus on China, will be the key topic of discussion at the Fall Conference of the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC). The APRC is a professional peer group of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.

Valeo Launches New Premium Aftermarket Wiper Blade Line

Valeo has announced the launch of a new line of premium wiper blades for the aftermarket, featuring the same technology as it uses in its OE product. “With original equipment design and quality and Valeo innovations such as Tec3 rubber, these wipers will ensure a long lasting quality wipe and continued customer satisfaction. Simply put, these wiper blades will wipe like new, longer,” said Marc Senaux, aftermarket business & product development manager for Valeo Wiper Systems North America.

Northwood University International Auto Show Less Than a Month Away

About 500 Northwood University students are busy wrapping up details in preparation for their upcoming outdoor Auto Show to be held Oct. 8, 9 and 10 on Northwood’s campus in Midland, Mich. The theme of this year’s show is: “One World. One Vision. One Show.”

FleetPride Announces Two Executive Promotions

FleetPride, Inc., one of the nation’s largest aftermarket distributors of heavy-duty truck parts, has promoted Timothy Gadus to the position of vice president and chief accounting officer. Gadus joined FleetPride in 1998, holding the positions of director of finance and director of corporate development before serving in his current position as the corporate controller and assistant corporate secretary.

ArvinMeritor’s Bill Taylor Named One of Technology Review’s Young Innovators of the Year

Bill Taylor, director of research and development for ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Emissions (CVE), has been named a recipient of the 2004 Top 100 Young Innovators award given by Technology Review, MIT’s Magazine of Innovation. The annual award recognizes 100 individuals under age 35 whose innovative work in technology has a profound impact on today’s world.

AAPEX to Welcome Service Professionals on Nov. 4

Thursday, Nov. 4 has officially been designated as “Service Professionals Day” at the 2004 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). Service professionals — the automotive service technicians and parts personnel who are the heart of the aftermarket — will be recognized at the show. Show organizers will welcome the service professionals at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. in front of Hall C at the entrance to the exhibits.

Valvoline’s Indian Lubricants Venture Plans Operations in Britain

Valvoline Cummins Ltd, an Indian lubricant and chemical joint venture between two U.S. companies, Valvoline International and Cummins Diesel, said Tuesday it will soon start operations in Britain. “Within the next quarter we will start joint operations in Britain and are close to finalizing the plans,” Craig Moughler, managing director of Valvoline International Inc, a Fortune 500 firm, told reporters in the southern high-tech city of Bangalore.

AmeriChip Tool and Abrasives to Represent Four New Lines

AmeriChip Tool and Abrasives said it has secured the rights to represent four new lines, including Morse Cutting Tools, Superion, Inc., KEO Cutters and Mitutoyo Gages. The company expects to generate an additional $300 – $500K in sales from these lines in the next 12 months for AmeriChip International’s wholly-owned subsidiary, AmeriChip Tool & Abrasives.

Continental AG Signs Joint Venture Agreement with Chinese Manufacturer

Continental AG said today it has reached an important stage in its development in the booming Chinese tire market. The international automotive parts supplier signed a memorandum of understanding with Qingdao Doublestar Tire Industrial Co., Ltd, Qingdao/China, to found a joint venture in the spring of 2005.

Federal-Mogul Promotes Joe Felicelli to Executive Vice President of Worldwide Aftermarket Operations

Joseph Felicelli has been appointed to the position of executive vice president, worldwide aftermarket operations for Federal-Mogul. Since 2001, Felicelli has served as senior vice president, worldwide aftermarket operations, with responsibility for Federal-Mogul’s global aftermarket operations, including sales, marketing, distribution and logistics, as well as manufacturing for chassis and brake hard parts, fuel, wipers, ignition and lighting products.