Executive Interview: MEMA Leaders Discuss the Supplier’s Impact on Capital Hill
During last month’s MEMA Legislative Summit, Counterman Managing Editor Michael Freeze spoke with the people behind the association’s lobbying event: Ann Wilson, vice president of government affairs for the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA); Robert “Bob” McKenna, president and CEO of MEMA; and Steve Handschuh, executive director for the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). Taking time out from their busy schedules while at the Summit, the three discussed the importance of meeting with Congress, the issues affecting the aftermarket industry and the growing influence of the industry in Washington, D.C.
Third Time’s the Charm: Maiwald and Parsnow Bring Home the Randy Dorton Memorial Trophy
The final round of the 2006 Clevite Engine Builder Showdown — held on May 23, at the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC — will go down as one of the most exciting and closest competitions in Showdown history, according to Clevite. In front of more than 1,500 fans, Mike Maiwald and Shane Parsnow of Hendrick Motorsports made their third straight final round appearance and built against first-time Showdown participants Dennis Borem and Darrell Hoffman of Pro Motor Engineering.
EDITORIAL: To Save Detroit, U.S. Needs Tariffs
The accelerating woes of Ford and GM and the ongoing crisis in the auto parts industry have produced vows from Detroit that business-as-usual won’t continue. Yet, unless business-as-usual in U.S. trade policy ends too, and Washington imposes sweeping emergency tariffs on imports of manufactured goods, the American-owned automotive industry will soon disappear, and along with it much of the rest of America’s core manufacturing.
ACDelco “Extreme Garage” Tour Makes Appearance in Las Vegas This Week
The ACDelco “Extreme Garage,” an interactive display housed in an impressive 53-foot trailer, will make its appearance at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 20, in anticipation of the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals this coming weekend.
Fel-Pro Introduces Advanced MLS Performance Head Gaskets for Mitsubishi Engines
The engine sealing experts at Fel-Pro have introduced PermaTorqueMLS multi-layer steel performance head gaskets for the popular 1989-’99 Mitsubishi 2.0L 4G63 and 4G63T engines.
CLC Expands Offerings to Automotive Industry
CLC provides retailers with the first line of high performance gloves and soft-sided storage accessories for incremental impulse sales.