Legislation aimed at keeping Federal-Mogul Corp. factories open in St. Johns and Greenville passed the Michigan Senate. The bills, both passed unanimously, would allow the Southfield-based company to get state tax credits. In exchange, Federal-Mogul would have to keep at least 150 workers at each of the factories and 1,000...
American Tire Distributors has reported its operating results for the fiscal year, which ended Dec. 27, 2003. Consolidated net sales from continuing operations for fiscal 2003 improved 4.9 percent or $52.1 million to $1,112.5 million versus $1,060.4 million in fiscal 2002. The company’s fiscal 2003 pre-tax income was $27.2 million...
Visteon has appointed Anjan Chatterjee as acting chief financial officer, effective today, April 1. Chatterjee will serve as an interim replacement for Daniel Coulson, who retired on March 31, after 38 years at Visteon and Ford Motor Co.
Goodyear Chairman and CEO Robert Keegan has been elected to the board of directors of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. in Kobe, Japan. Goodyear Chairman and CEO Robert Keegan has been elected to the board of directors of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. in Kobe, Japan.
A "totaled" engine no longer means having to purchase a new car. Today's car owners have another option according to the Engine Repower Council (ERC) -- purchasing a repowered engine. The ERC is working to promote repowered engines as a viable alternative for consumers.
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) has appointed Larry Northup to direct its day-to-day operations, as a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). AWDA joined forces with AAIA in January 2004. Northup, who currently serves as senior director of segment management at AAIA, immediately assumes the role of...
Dana Corp.’s Clevite Engine Parts Division was recently recognized as an excellent supplier in 2003. CARQUEST Gaskets by Victor Reinz was presented with the CARQUEST Outstanding Order Fill Award at the CARQUEST Annual Meeting in Raleigh, NC, on March 24.
The Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations (ASAAA) has issued a statement announcing its support for HR 2735, The Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act. Aftermarket associations throughout the U.S. that are represented by ASAAA, were unanimous in their support of the bill, said ASAAA.
Automotive supplier Johnson Controls is moving 885 jobs from Holland, Mich., to Mexico in another blow to the state's manufacturing sector. Automotive supplier Johnson Controls is moving 885 jobs from Holland, Mich., to Mexico in another blow to the state's manufacturing sector.
The Car Care Council has reported that the states of Connecticut, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey and Tennessee recently signed proclamations officially declaring April 2004 as National Car Care Month. The mayor of the District of Columbia has also made the designation official.
