Automobile manufacturers sued on Tuesday to block the world's toughest vehicle emissions standards, adopted by California regulators in September to cut greenhouse gases. The manufacturers argue in their lawsuit the standards, which could set a precedent for other states, must by law be the responsibility of the federal government.
The University of the Aftermarket has issued reports from this year's Leadership 2010 program. The Leadership 2010 program brings together a diverse cross-section of individuals from aftermarket manufacturers, distributors and automotive service providers. A key component of this leadership development program is conducting primary research on issues of critical importance...
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has appointed Lorraine Goodrich as the new director of finance for the association. Goodrich has more than 20 years of financial and accounting experience in the medical, information technology and agricultural industries.
Tony George, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president and CEO, was given the inaugural Pioneering and Innovation Award at the Autosport Awards held Dec. 5 in London. George was recognized for his leadership in the development of the Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER) Barrier. The SAFER Barrier, under development by the...
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) based in Diamond Bar, Calif., and the Verband Deutscher Automobiltuner e.V. (VDAT) located in Duesseldorf, Germany, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote increased cooperation between their associations and member companies.
The board of directors for the Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide (MACS) has entered into an affiliation agreement with the Vehicle Air Conditioning Specialists of Australia (VASA). Through the new partnership, MACS and VASA will share information and support each other's efforts in the preservation of the professional and ethical...
JH Partners LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, has acquired Bell Automotive Products from Los Angeles-based private equity firm Brentwood Associates. JH Partners bought the business for approximately $60 million. Based in Scottsdale, Ariz., Bell Automotive is a supplier of automotive convenience accessories, such as air fresheners, seat and...
A hearing set for Thursday to approve Federal-Mogul Corp.'s Chapter 11 reorganization plan has been postponed, according to Dow Jones Newswires. Federal-Mogul said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it won't pursue confirmation of its plan until it gets an estimate for asbestos-related claims against...
Vector Products, doing business as Vector Manufacturing, Ltd., announced this week it has received a U.S. patent for its industry-leading technology contained in its line of high frequency Smart Battery Chargers. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Vector Manufacturing, is a leading developer of automotive aftermarket portable power products.
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire’s (BFNAT) Dueler H/L Alenza was awarded a Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Award at the 2004 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) show in Las Vegas. Specifically, Popular Mechanics acknowledged BFNAT’s Ever-Black technology, which allows the Dueler H/L Alenza to stay black, even as it ages. The Dueler...
