Kentucky/Indiana Automotive Wholesalers Association Announces 2010-2011 Scholarship Winners
Donavin Randall of Scottsburg, Ind., and Rebecca Stocklen of Murray, Ky., were awarded $1,000 scholarships to further their education from the George W. Wilson III and KIAWA Scholarship, named in honor of the first president of KIAWA, who served from 1959-1994.
Bosch Introduces New Diagnostic Tools, Training at Trade Press Event
New NAFTA-specific diagnostic tool, 3D wheel alignment system among new products introduced.
BorgWarner Acquires Electric Cabin Heater Business
The former 50/50 joint venture was formed in 2000 to develop and manufacture electric cabin heaters in Kandel, Germany. The acquisition formally took effect on May 1.
Hino and Peterbilt Trucks Win Top Honors at ATD Convention
The ATD Commercial Truck of the Year competition recognizes one winner from the medium-duty truck category (classes 3-7) and another from the heavy-duty truck category (class 8). The medium-duty contest was new for 2010. The announcements were made at the 47th annual ATD Convention & Expo in Orlando, Fla., which ends today.
Navistar International Withdraws Lawsuit Against California Air Resources Board
Navistar had sought a ruling in a San Francisco Superior Court declaring that CARB was improperly certifying 2010 diesel engines equipped with an aftertreatment system called SCR that is used to control emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
Edge Products and Go Natural CNG Announce Joint Development Project
Go Natural CNG will be the exclusive distributor of the products that result from this relationship.
Dan Sills to Lead Realigned Bosch Independent Aftermarket Sales Organization
Effective April 1, Bosch’s Independent Aftermarket sales organization was realigned to provide closer customer relationships, integrate and leverage recent Bosch acquisitions and create a stronger, more unified footprint among automotive repair specialists, with an emphasis on providing product and technical training.
Freudenberg-NOK Earns Patent for High-Performance Quantum PTFE Injector Seal
Freudenberg-NOK believes this innovation is well timed, as growth in the market for advanced technology engines is accelerating due to fuel economy and emissions legislation.
Quality Power Products Names National Sales and Marketing Manager
Troy Velder joins Quality Power Products from Lincoln Industries, where he served as business development manager.
Champion Parts Continues ‘Steady Growth,’ According to Cash Technologies
Champion Parts President Jerry Bragiel noted that strong performance in the auto parts market as compared to other segments of the industry has been reflected in larger purchase orders.