Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) Completes 1968 Camaro Project
The ’68 Camaro project car is serving as a test mule of what can be accomplished using a wide range of DEI-branded products.
Monomoy Capital Partners Acquires Holley Performance Products
Holley is a new platform acquisition for Monomoy.
WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang to Debut at SEMA Show
Vehicle to be auctioned for charity at Barrett-Jackson in January.
The Week in Review (Dec. 14-18, 2009)
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Ohio Technical College Celebrates 40 Years of Automotive Training
Ohio Technical College (OTC) began in 1969 as the Ohio Diesel Mechanics School, conducting six-week diesel training courses in Cleveland’s Warehouse district. Founded by Julius Brenner, the school began hitting its many growth spurts in 1971 as the demand for diesel tech training grew at a rapid pace and students moved into a larger facility to accommodate proper equipment. From that day in the early 1970s, the school hasn’t stopped expanding, changing its name several times – first to the Ohio Diesel Technical Institute, then to Ohio Auto/Diesel Technical Institute and the Ohio Auto Diesel Technical College – before deciding on Ohio Technical College in September 1997 to reflect its mission to provide premier technical training in the world of modern mechanics.
SEMA Opposes Federal “Cash for Clunkers” Program
Program is currently being considered for inclusion in economic stimulus package.
The Week in Review (Feb. 18-22, 2008
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Executive Interview with Michael Tate, General Manager, MAHLE Clevite Inc.
In September, Michael Tate joined MAHLE Clevite as general manager. He brings 26 years of aftermarket experience to MAHLE Clevite, most recently with SPX Service Solutions. In addition to SPX, Tate held a variety of sales management positions with such companies as Parker Automotive, Dorman Products and Phillips & Temro Industries. As GM of MAHLE Clevite, Tate has management responsibility for all North American Aftermarket activities for the MAHLE Group, which includes MAHLE Clevite Inc., MAHLE Clevite Canada, ULC and the Aftermarket division of MAHLE Componentes de Motores S.A. de C.V.
New Keystone Branch Opens in Boise, ID; Company to Host Open House
BOISE, ID — Keystone Automotive has opened its newest branch in Boise, ID, on July 30. The Boise service area includes the cities of Caldwell, Nampa and Meridian. The company will host an open house to show its appreciation for past business and to welcome new customers. The event will be held at the Keystone
National Automotive Talk Show Radio Program Celebrates 16 Years On-Air
BOSTON, M — Award-winning radio talk show host Bob Long and his automotive radio program, AutoWorld, are celebrating 16 years on air. Long’s name is no stranger to millions of radio listeners. He is a veteran of more than 23 years in the radio business and his passion for both radio and automobiles is evident.