SEMA’s First East Coast International Auto Salon Deemed a Success
According to show organizers, the premiere of the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) East Coast International Auto Salon (IAS) proved what industry insiders have long suspected: interest in the sport compact performance segment is booming in the country’s eastern region.
Registration for 2004 SEMA Show Begins
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has launched online registration for the 2004 show. The 2004 SEMA Show will take place Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 5, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
SEMA Show 2004 Registration Officially Open
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has launched its 2004 SEMA Show registration online at www.SEMAshow.com. With its vast array of unique automotive vehicles, huge number of new product introductions and participation by the world’s carmakers, the 2004 SEMA Show will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 5, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion Gives Bowling Green $3.5 Million Economic Boost
When participants and fans cruise into Bowling Green, Ky., for the June 18-20 Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, they’ll bring their hot rods, cool cars…and their wallets. It’s estimated the Reunion, presented by DuPont Automotive Refinishes, and now in its second year at Beech Bend Raceway Park, will generate more than $3.5 million to the Warren County area, which is more than 2.19 percent of the almost $161 million economic impact of tourism on Bowling Green for the year, according to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Herman Trend Alert: Competitive Intelligence
A central strategy for many companies today is to push productivity higher and higher. They accomplish this objective by creatively applying technology and driving employees to perform at higher levels and work longer hours. These practices are risky, exposing the companies to an over-dependence on technology and high stress, burn-out, and dissatisfaction among employees.
NACE Registration to Include Complimentary Admittance and Shuttle to AAIW Shows
Organizers of the 2004 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) have announced that the registration fee will now include a badge that will admit attendees to the NACE Exposition, as well as Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) shows – SEMA and AAPEX.
Auto-Wares Tech Expo Grows Customers & Skills
Every spring, Auto-Wares grows customer skills through a full weekend of technician training. Inside the Lansing Convention Center in Michigan, a line snaked out of the door that lead to a room where scores of automotive technicians were preparing to take the State of Michigan Mechanic Certification test, the state’s mandatory version of the ASE exam. Inside the Lansing Convention Center in Michigan, a line snaked out of the door that lead to a room where scores of automotive technicians were preparing to take the State of Michigan Mechanic Certification test, the state’s mandatory version of the ASE exam.
Dana Opens New Automotive Systems Technology Center
Today, Dana Corp. unveiled a new Automotive Systems Group Technology Center, located near Toledo, Ohio. The nearly 200,000 square-foot facility features advanced component and system engineering, along with housing testing and purchasing experts. In addition to supporting research and development activities across North America, the new center augments Dana’s technical centers in the Asia-Pacific, South American and European markets, according to Dana CEO and President Michael Burns.
ExxonMobil Celebrates 30 Years for Mobil 1
ExxonMobil is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the introduction of Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil. First introduced in 1974, Mobil 1 has become the world’s number one-selling synthetic motor oil, according to the company. ExxonMobil kicked off a celebration for the brand on April 13 in Beaumont, Texas, where Mobil 1 is manufactured and distributed for all of North and South America.
MACS Recognizes Airsept’s Innovations
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) has presented its Industry Innovations Career Achievement Award to Airsept Inc.’s founder and CEO Myron Stein. The award was presented Airsept at MACS’ 2004 Annual Convention. Stein is the owner of twelve patents for unique automotive products.