Pronto Presents Awards at Fall Shareholders Conference
Several suppliers recognized for their support at Pronto Fall Shareholders meeting.
RMA Announces New National Tire Safety Week Dates
RMA moves annual Tire Safety Week from April to June.
Fewell to Address State Aftermarket Association Execs; Keynote to Focus on Need for Aftermarket to Adopt Best Practices
Automotive industry consultant Charlie Fewell will use his keynote address at the upcoming Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations (ASAAA) Annual Meeting in Las Vegas to warn executives of the need to save the aftermarket industry from meltdown.
Green Products to Be Recognized at The Work Truck Show 2009
In an effort to recognize companies that develop innovative products and technology that improve work truck fuel utilization, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has announced a new award: The Work Truck Show Green Award. The winner of this award will be selected at The Work Truck Show 2009.
Online Registration Now Open for HDAW ’09
Scott Kruger has joined the I-CAR Education Foundation as its executive director.
LDN Hosts Three Top NHRA Drivers at AAPEX Reception
The Leadership Development Network (LDN) will host three top National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drivers at its annual reception from 5-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4 during AAPEX in Las Vegas.
Bosch Expands Activities with Stanford University; Holds Sustainable Transportation Panel Discussion
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Bosch has expanded its partnership with Stanford University through a variety of new initiatives. Bosch has endowed a chair at Stanford, known as the Robert Bosch Chairmanship of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The Bosch endowment to Stanford will fund new research programs, innovative teaching ventures as well as encourage academic
I-CAR to Premier New Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Program at NACE 2008
The world premier of the new I-CAR Live training program Hybrid Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles (ALT02) will take place at NACE 2008. This program is a follow-up to the popular Electric and Electric Hybrid Vehicle (ALT01) class and features new applications of hybrid technology and alternative fuel vehicles.
NTEA Expands Green Truck Summit, Exhibits and Activities
In response to growing demand across the many industries served by work trucks, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has plans to intensify its focus on hybrid and alternative fuel vocational trucks and equipment at The Work Truck Show 2009.
Core Trends Program Finalized for BIG R Show
CHANTILLY, Va. — The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) will hold its “Core Trends” workshop during APRA’s International BIG R Show from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Dr. Jeffrey Susbauer will moderate the workshop. Susbauer is a long-time APRA consultant and co-author of
Manufacturer-Driven IT Solutions Slated for Discussion at MIS Council Fall Conference
Representatives of three automotive parts manufacturers will discuss how information technology (IT) innovations have helped their companies realize supply chain improvements and profitability on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the MIS Council Fall Conference in Marco Island, Fla. The Fall Conference program on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 14, will be devoted to manufacturer IT innovations.
Federal-Mogul Announces Restructuring Plan; Eight Percent of Workforce to be Cut
Federal-Mogul today announced a restructuring plan designed to improve operating performance and respond to increasingly challenging conditions in the global automotive market. The plan, when combined with other workforce adjustments, is expected to reduce the company’s global workforce by approximately 4,000 positions or eight percent.