Carroll Shelby’s Extraordinary Life to Be Celebrated in Southern California
Carroll Shelby International and Ford Motor Co. to host public two-day event remembering the automotive icon.
MPA Reports Fiscal 2012 Third Quarter Results
Company says acquisition transition is progressing and reports that strong fourth quarter gains are expected in base business.
PRI Announces Transition and Sale to SEMA
Longtime PRI exec John Kilroy will continue to lead PRI, while PRI founder Steve Lewis will focus on son’s racing career.
Remy International Signs Long-Term Agreement with Enova Systems Inc.
Under the five-year agreement, Remy will provide its patented Remy electric motors to Enova for its all-electric drive systems.
OBITUARY: Frank Norfleet, Early Founder of Association of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors
Norfleet will be remembered by many as the chairman and CEO of Parts Industries Corp. Parts Inc., Heavy Duty Parts Inc., Worldparts Corp., Triple T Inc., Riverside Tractor Parts, Aftermarket Inc., Motors Inc. and many other subsidiaries fell under this umbrella.
CIMS Marks 40 Years With Logo, Website, Recognition Program
Founded by the late Paul Kruder in 1971, CIMS has been the industry leader in providing its clients with tools that enable the registration of motorists’ replacement tires – a federal mandate enforced by NHTSA, the company said.
AAPEX REPORT: Recognizing Excellence in the Import Aftermarket
The 13th annual Auto International Association (AIA) Luncheon/Awards Program yesterday
‘Petty Blue’ Goes Green: Petty’s Garage Converts to BASF Waterborne Paints
BASF Automotive Refinish has announced that Richard Petty, famed NASCAR driver and one of the most respected figures in motorsports, has converted Petty’s Garage to BASF R-M Onyx HD, waterborne paint.
OBITUARY: Kurt Rudi Ziebart, Founding Father of the Ziebart Brand
In 1959, Ziebart started up an aftermarket establishment that provided automobile rust protection as its flagship service. Ziebart Rustproofing was a huge success that revolutionized the auto body protection industry. Ziebart became a household name that has evolved into an international franchise corporation headquartered in Troy, Mich., with approximately 400 locations in 30 countries. To this day, consumers around the world ask to have their vehicles “Ziebarted” — a true testimonial to Kurt’s legacy.
The AMN Week in Review (Aug. 8-12, 2011)
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