Craftsman and NASCAR Announce Newest NASCAR Award
NASCAR Craftsman Wrenchman Award will honor crew members from each series.
NASCAR Angels Back On Track for Third Season, Adds Hallmark Channel to Broadcast Schedule
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), Magic Dust Entertainment and Litton Entertainment, have announced that “NASCAR Angels,” the reality program that fixes the cars and trucks of deserving individuals across the country, has secured a third season of production. New for Season Three, “NASCAR Angels” will be broadcast on Hallmark Channel, in addition to the program’s nationwide lineup of 200 locally syndicated television stations. Goodyear Gemini, the show’s presenting sponsor for the past two seasons, has renewed its commitment to the program providing the help of its automotive technicians and products to perform amazing repairs on vehicles for the deserving families chosen to be highlighted on the show.
Wells Manufacturing Receives Two Service and Support Awards from AutoZone
Wells Manufacturing received two awards for excellence in customer service and support during the AutoZone Vendor Summit held March 25 in Memphis, Tenn. Wells was presented with the AutoZone “WITTDTJR” (What it Takes to Do the Job Right) Award in recognition of being the company’s first supplier to provide triple-view product images on the AutoZone Z-Net electronic catalog and business management system, as well as for overall excellence in cataloging.
Chrysler Set to Ax Models
Chrysler LLC could cut as many as five nameplates within the month as part of its quick and dramatic makeover as a newly private company. It’s "highly likely" Chrysler’s top brass will approve plans to kill vehicles this month, a person familiar with the situation told the Free Press. About five vehicles are being considered for elimination, but the source would not reveal which ones.
Johnson Controls Profit Tops $1 Billion
Defying the doldrums and losses experienced by its auto-parts competitors, Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) on Wednesday reported record results, posting $1 billion in profit for the first time on more than $32 billion in sales. The Glendale, WI-based company, Wisconsin’s only Fortune 100 company, said its net income rose 27 percent in its fiscal fourth quarter, as strong sales and profit from its building efficiency and power solutions businesses offset poor results from automotive seats and interiors.
High Trans-ability Tech Seminar to be Offered at BIG R Show
CHANTILLY, VA – This year’s International BIG R Show will showcase a one-day seminar specifically for the transmission repair and rebuilding segment of the aftermarket. The seminar, entitled “HIGH TRANS-ABILITY TECH,” will be held from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, during the International BIG
Investigators Search For Shipwreck Cause, Funeral Mass for Michelin Set
Barring weather problems yesterday, French navy drivers were expected to examine the wreckage of the 24-foot fishing boat that sunk off the Brittany coast, claiming the life of Edouard Michelin, chief executive and managing partner of Groupe Michelin. The accident happened Friday while Michelin and Guillaume Normant, head of a regional fishing association, were on a fishing trip. An underwater robot located the wrecked boat under some 240 feet of water approximately nine miles off the island of Sein on France’s Atlantic coast. Michelin’s body was found late Friday, but there was no sign of Normant.
NASCAR Partners with MagicDust Television, Litton Entertainment for Syndicated Series
NASCAR and MagicDust Television have announced a partnership with Litton Entertainment to distribute a syndicated original programming series titled, “NASCAR Angels.” The agreement was announced by NASCAR Vice President of Licensing and Consumer Products Mark Dyer along with Bill Miller of MagicDust Television and David Morgan, president and CEO, Litton Entertainment. “NASCAR Angels,” featuring NASCAR Performance Consumer Crew Chief Mark Salem, a car care advocate for NASCAR, will hit the road each week with a simple mission: to help families and communities with their transportation needs.
New Monroe Reflex Shock Absorbers Available Soon
In July, Tenneco Automotive will offer a new line of Monroe Reflex monotube-style shock absorbers for domestic light trucks and SUVs that were originally equipped with monotube units. Tenneco said the new offering will initially include 23 part numbers, covering Chevrolet 1500 Silverado 4WD (1999-04), K1500/C1550 4WD (1987-00), and S-10 4WD (1994-03) models; Hummer H2 (2003-04); Ford Ranger FX4 4WD (2002-04) and F-150 4WD (1997-03); and Jeep Grand Cherokee (1993-04) with Up Country Suspension.
Tower Automotive to Move Dodge Ram Frame Production to Mexico
Tower Automotive has announced it will move the production of frame assemblies for the Dodge Ram light truck from its Milwaukee manufacturing facility to a facility run by the company’s joint venture partner, Metalsa S. de R.L., in Monterrey, Mexico. Tower Automotive owns a 40-percent equity interest in the venture. The move is planned for mid-2005.