Hi-Tech 400 H.P. 351W Crate Engines Now Available from Year One
BRASELTON, Ga. — Working in conjunction with Hi-Tech Engine Components, Year One Inc., a supplier of muscle car restoration products, has developed a new 400 horsepower 351W crate engine for Ford applications. These engines feature new high-performance aluminum heads with 2.02 and 1.60 stainless steel valves, dual plane aluminum intake manifolds and new high-quality, dual
The Top Ten Newsmakers of 2007
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected 10 individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year. The list is presented in alphabetical order.
iATN Forum Tops 1 Million Mark
BREA, CA — The number of messages posted in forums on the International Automotive Technicians’ Network (iATN) recently broke the 1 million mark. iATN currently has 20 different topic-specific forums on its website, www.iatn.net. Topics cover every aspect of the automotive service industry from technical theory and technical tips to shop management and industry issues.
Executive Interview with Steve Seabourne, President of AIM
Steve Seabourne is president and CEO of AIM. Seabourne has more than 30 years of experience with AIM. For the past five years, he has had overall responsibility for the company as president. Seabourne has hands-on manufacturing expertise with active participation in all aspects of the business from teardown and assembly to purchasing, marketing, cataloging and sales. He is a double major graduate of the University of California at Davis with a B.S. in biological sciences and a B.A. in economics. In this week’s Executive Interview, Seabourne brings us up to speed on the latest initiatives at AIM, as the company celebrates its 40th anniversary.
AAPEX Buyers Appreciation Grand Prize is Ford Escape Hybrid
The grand prize for this year’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Buyers Appreciation Contest is a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, to be given away by long-time AAPEX exhibitor Ford Motorcraft. AAPEX will be held Oct. 30-Nov.1 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
The Week in Review (March 26-30, 2007)
By Amy Antenora Editor The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
Uni-Select in Talks to buy Thompson & Co.
Jacques Landreville, Uni-Select president and chief executive officer, announced yesterday that Uni-Select has agreed to purchase the assets of Thompson & Co., Inc. as well as the assets of MGT, Inc (also known as RPM Auto Parts), which operate a distribution center, eight branch locations and one store in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Building for the Future: Northwood University Breaks Ground for Aftermarket Studies Building
In Midland, MI, yesterday, the future of the aftermarket was represented with a shovel full of earth. On Northwood University’s Michigan campus, aftermarket industry VIPs, university alumni, students and faculty gathered to observe the official groundbreaking for the construction of The Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies.
Northwood University Announces Groundbreaking for Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies
Northwood University President Keith Pretty, J.D. has extended to the community an open invitation to the ground-breaking ceremony for The Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies. The groundbreaking ceremony for this 25,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art education center will take place at 11 a.m. on March 21, at the building site near the back parking lot behind the NADA Center. A reception and lunch will follow at 12 noon in the NADA Education Center. The Northwood University Michigan campus is located at 4000 Whiting Drive in Midland, MI.
ContiTech to Display 5.7-liter Dodge Ram Hemi at AAPEX Show Booth
CLEVELAND – ContiTech Power Transmission Group will display a Dodge Ram 5.7-liter Hemi Engine equipped with ContiTech Conti-V Multirib serpentine belt at its AAPEX Show Booth (#861). The new Hemi produces 345 horsepower (5,600 rpm) and 375 pound-feet of torque (4,400 rpm) from 5.7 liters (345 cid) when used in the Dodge Ram – one