Industry Veteran John Stewart Joins SEMA as Editorial Director
Stewart comes to SEMA as a 40-year veteran of the publishing industry. He has experience at magazines in a wide variety of categories, including street performance, import performance, new car and truck, diesel, off-road and motorsports.
Executive Interview with Dino Maggioni, CEO, After Market Parts and Services, Magneti Marelli
This past November at AAPEX in Las Vegas, aftermarketNews publisher Scott Shriber and editor Amy Antenora sat down with Dino Maggioni, CEO of Magneti Marelli’s aftermarket division, to discuss the company’s plans for re-entry into the North American aftermarket. In this exclusive interview, Maggioni brings us up to speed on Magneti Marelli’s place in the global market today, as well as its growing relationship with Chrysler and the Mopar brand.
Jimmie Johnson Named 2010 Gatorback Belts Fastest Lap Champion
Accomplished NASCAR driver secures fourth consecutive Fastest Lap Award on top of fifth consecutive Cup series.
General Tire Announces Sponsorship of Team USA’s Dakar Raptor at the Legendary Dakar Rally
The 2011 Dakar Rally stretches across more than 5,500 miles of grueling terrain from Argentina to Chile. Renowned driver Darren Skilton, Hall of Fame automotive journalist Sue Mead and 4WD expert Tom Collins, team up for the 2011 Dakar in their Team USA Ford F-150 Raptor featuring General Tires.
Gene Jeffries to Retire from Federated After 50-Year Aftermarket Career
Jeffries began his career in the automotive aftermarket 50 years ago, working as a technician and shop owner in Indianapolis, Ind. In 1997, Jeffries joined Federated as president, a position he held for 10 years before transitioning into a reduced schedule as director of membership development, the position he currently holds. Among his many achievements at Federated is the expansion of the Federated motorsports program to allow Federated members across the country to host hospitality events at race tracks in their area.
Rick Hendrick Buys First Volt Offered for Public Sale
The vehicle sold for $225,000 at an auction to benefit Detroit Public Schools Foundation.
MAHLE Clevite Presents 2010 MAHLE Engine Builders of the Year
The Engine Builder of the Year award is presented to the top engine builder in each of the NASCAR series who has accumulated the most MAHLE Clevite points based on qualifying, laps led and finishing position.
Mazda and IndyCar Announce Multi-Year Partnership
IndyCar developmental ladder now to be known as Mazda Road to Indy.
Shell and Pennzoil Announce Their Return to the Indy 500 with Veteran Driver Helio Castroneves
In April, Shell and Penske Corp. announced a multi-year cross-business alliance to begin with the 2011 racing season. The two brands say the alliance will allow them to expand their motorsports presence to include primary sponsorship of 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Kurt Busch and the No. 22 Dodge, as well as associate sponsorships promoting Shell V-Power and Pennzoil Ultra with IZOD IndyCar Series drivers Helio Castroneves, Will Power and Ryan Briscoe.
IndyCar Modifies TEAM Program for 2011 Season
Though the financial guarantee to full-time IZOD IndyCar Series teams will remain the same as it was in 2010, the program will be limited to the top 22 entrants in the final IZOD IndyCar Series entrant points from the 2010 season.