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Foreign Countries Try to Lure Auto Jobs

Luis Salazar’s booth is one of the largest at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress, with four columns, flags and several comfortable leather chairs. But with space that rivals General Motors Corp.’s and Ford Motor Co.’s exhibits, Salazar isn’t pushing cool 21st-century technology, sensors or car parts — he’s pushing Mexico. If you have jobs, the Mexican deputy trade commissioner has plenty of land, workers and a proven track record with the auto industry to offer.

American Axle Pact Ratified; Supplier Gets the Right to Negotiate 2-Tier Wages

UAW members ratified a four-year contract with American Axle & Manufacturing Inc., after a one-day strike late last month that disrupted General Motors Corp. truck production. About 68 percent of the employees voted for the contract, the union said Monday. About 68 percent of the employees voted for the contract, the union said Monday.

Great Britain’s Automotive Aftermarket Holds Potential for U.S. Suppliers

Recent changes in market access regulations and similarities between consumers in the U.K. and U.S. make the $24 billion automotive aftermarket in Great Britain a potential sweet spot for U.S. suppliers.

Former Allied Signal President Michael Monti Dies

Michael Monti, former president of Allied Signal Inc., died Friday at age 66. A former MEMA board member, Monti retired from Allied Signal in 1995 after 37 years with the company. Before becoming president, he had worked as president of the Allied Fram division and vice president and general manager of the Bendix automotive aftermarket operation in Jackson, Tenn.

AAIA Issues ‘Call to Action’

On Feb. 26, Sen. Lindsey Graham, (R-S.C.), introduced the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair legislation (S. 2138) in the Senate. Similar to legislation in the House (H.R. 2735), the bill would ensure that motorists retain the right to choose how and by whom their vehicles are maintained and repaired. AAIA and AWDA are strongly urging individuals and businesses involved in the industry to go to the Legislative Action Center at www.aftermarket.org and send a letter urging their senator to join Graham in supporting S. 2138.

Aftermarket Symposium Panel To Discuss Upcoming Underhood Trends for 2010

A panel of automotive aftermarket suppliers will discuss “Under the Hood Car Trends/Future 2010” at the ninth annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). GAAS 2004 is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18-19, at the Hyatt Regency, Chicago. The panel will take place at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18.

Aftermarket Symposium Panel To Discuss Upcoming Underhood Trends for 2010

A panel of automotive aftermarket suppliers will discuss “Under the Hood Car Trends/Future 2010” at the ninth annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). GAAS 2004 is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18-19, at the Hyatt Regency, Chicago. The panel will take place at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18.

CSK’s Fraser, California Air Resources Board Representatives to Speak at ASPA Annual Meeting

Martin Fraser, president and COO of CSK Automotive, Peter Venturini of the CARB California Air Resource Board (CARB) Stationary Sources Division chief, and Janette Brook, CARB Air Quality Measures Branch chief, are the key speakers for the third annual Automotive Aftermarket Specialty Products Group (ASPA) meeting.

Auto Part Suppliers Study Jobs

Automotive jobs will continue to leave Michigan, but there are remedies, says a report on the future of manufacturing to be delivered today at the opening session of the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Cobo Center in Detroit. The U.S. is expected to see an 11 percent drop in its automotive production jobs by 2010, according to “The Odyssey of the Auto Industry” a study conducted by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants for the Original Equipment Suppliers Association.

PPG Announces Management Assignments

PPG Industries has announced two management assignments. Reg Norton, director of global manufacturing and supply chain for PPG’s automotive refinish business unit, has been appointed global director, environment, health and safety, effective April 1. He will replace David Cannon Jr., vice president, environment, health and safety, who is leaving the company on March 31. Lynne Schmidt, director of government affairs, will be promoted to vice president, government and community affairs, and executive director of the PPG Industries Foundation, effective July 1.

Centrix Financial Subsidiary to Acquire Rights To Grand Prix of Denver From Dover Motorsports

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Centrix Financial, a financial management and services firm, has announced its intention to acquire assets and rights to the Grand Prix of Denver from the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, Inc. (Grand Prix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dover Motorsports. Centrix’s subsidiary is currently conducting a due diligence process and said it will announce its final decision with regard to the acquisition of rights no later than March 12. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Bendix Brakes Expands Partnership with Pedregon Racing

Honeywell’s Bendix brakes has renewed its associate sponsorship with former Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon for the 2004 NHRA POWERade drag racing series season. The brand has also expanded its involvement with the team by becoming an associate sponsor on 2003 Funny Car Champion Tony Pedregon’s Quaker State Funny Car.