Ford Repeats with Top Honors in Polk’s Automotive Loyalty Awards; Hyundai Recognized for First Time
The 16th annual event honors manufacturers for consumer loyalty in 2011.
$100,000 in Available Racing Sponsorships, Free Kevin Harvick Items, Product Updates and More Featured on New Champion Website
Federal-Mogul says AlwaysaChampion.com ties together “legendary accomplishments of Champion Spark Plugs with new ‘Performance Driven’ technologies and programs.”
MAHLE Clevite Announces Renewed Commitment to NASCAR and Grassroots Racing
Clevite engine bearings also will remain an exclusive NASCAR Performance product — preferred by every NASCAR engine builder, according to the company. Additionally, as a Prize Money & Decal (Contingency) Program sponsor, the MAHLE decal will be displayed on participating race cars and trucks throughout NASCAR events at every level.
Chrysler Group Confirms Possible $843 Million Investment in Indiana Transmission Plants
The investment would fund the installation of equipment and special tooling to modernize the Indiana Transmission Plants and the Kokomo Casting Plant. The company said the project would extend the life of these manufacturing facilities and help retain nearly 2,250 jobs.
2011 North American Car of the Year Candidates Selected
Twenty-seven new cars were eligible for the 2011 North American Car of the Year award. Last week jurors voted on those they thought deserved additional consideration or what is known as the “short list.” That narrowed the field to 14 semi-finalist cars, which will be on the ballot in December.
New Industry Award to Debut at the 2010 SEMA Show
SEMA Show exhibitors to select the industry’s “hottest” vehicles.
DuPont Performance Coatings Honors Joe Jackson Industry Champion Award Winners
For the past four years, DuPont has presented the Joe Jackson Industry Champion Award.
New Employment Opportunity Just Added to the AMN Careers Page
Three new job openings have been posted in the past week.
The Week in Review (Jan. 18-22, 2010)
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Chrysler to Recall Nearly 25,000 Vehicles Over Brake Issue
According to a written statement from Chrysler, the malformed or missing part could result in brake failure without warning.