Centrix Financial Wants to Increase Presence in Auto Racing
Denver-based Centrix Financial is expanding its commitment to auto racing for the 2004 season. In addition to sponsoring the Grand Prix of Denver for the second year, the financial services firm is also sponsoring car number 17, a Honda G-Force driven by Victor Meira of the Rahal/Letterman team, in this May’s Indy 500 race.
BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award Candidates Announced
The Indiana Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) announced six candidates for the 38th annual Borg Warner Louis Schwitzer Award, which will be presented May 21 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Toyota Earnings of $10 Billion Solidify Hold on 2nd Place
Toyota Motor on Tuesday became the first Japanese company to report a net profit of more than a trillion yen, or about $10 billion, firmly establishing its position as the world’s No. 2 automaker ahead of Ford Motor.
Society of Automotive Engineers Establishes New SAE Alabama Section
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has formally approved the formation of its first new section in 12 years — the SAE Alabama Section.
Drivers Hope Rule Changes Make Indy 500 More Competitive
Don’t be alarmed to see cars going slower around Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month. It’s intentional, and depending on which driver is talking, not necessarily a bad thing.
Retooling a Pool of Talent: Michigan Reaches Out from Brawn to Brains
Diego Rivera’s famous mural of Detroit’s industry depicts big, muscular men pulling on steel and manipulating heavy machines as they mold new cars. But if Rivera were here today, how would he see the city? Probably not muscling steel girders around. He’d see MBAs and computer geeks creating the modern automotive world in front of their computers.
Prestone Becomes Official Antifreeze/Coolant of NHRA
Prestone has been named the Official Antifreeze/Coolant of the NHRA. The sponsorship began in January 2004 and runs through 2005.
ExxonMobil Brings Two New Motor Oil Formulas to Market
ExxonMobil has unveiled a new synthetic motor oil for light trucks and SUVs. The new Mobil 1 Truck & SUV Formula, designed for use in both gasoline and diesel engines, protects truck and SUV engines in high temperature conditions, according to the company. The company also recently introduced its new Mobil 1 Racing 0W-30 formula, designed to give high-performance automotive enthusiasts the same boost and protection as professional race car drivers.
ANSA Automotive Parts Distributors Announces New Line of Exhaust Systems
ANSA Automotive Parts Distributors has announced the availability of the new Silverline direct-fit performance exhaust systems for Acura RSX, Chevrolet Cavalier, Honda Civic and Prelude, Hyundai Tiburon, Mazda Miata, Pontiac Sunfire, Subaru WRX and Toyota Celica.
Clemson Nabs Top Leader For Auto Project
The new director of Clemson’s automotive research center drives a minivan, but Robert Geolas does not recall how many pistons it packs. Geolas, a North Carolina State grad, said his Honda CRV was built in 1991. Or was that 1992? His wife once told him he did not have enough automotive experience to change a tire. “I hope they didn’t hire me to be an automotive expert,” Geolas said. But Geolas said there are plenty at Clemson. He said the university has automotive engineering talent and the vision to build a graduate program designed to attract research and higher-paying jobs to South Carolina.