Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2005 Inductees
The Automotive Hall of Fame has released the names of its 2005 Class of Inductees. This year’s inductees are Mario Andretti, John Dunlop, Sir William Lyons, Jim Moran, Shirley Muldowney, John (Jack) Smith, Jr., John M. Studebaker and Alexander Winton. Formal induction ceremonies will take place October 11 in Detroit.
Executive Interview with Dave Ellingen, President and CEO of Mitchell 1
Mitchell 1 got its start back in 1946 when Glen Mitchell started a business out of creating simplified parts replacement books. In those days, OE parts replacement books could be complicated and difficult for the counterperson to use. As a counterperson himself, Mitchell saw a better way to organize parts replacement books, and from his vision, Mitchell 1 was born. Dave Ellingen, president and CEO of Mitchell 1, shared with aftermarketNews.com some of his thoughts on the roadblocks to getting more repair shops to embrace technology, and how parts suppliers are working to move the effort forward.
Motor Vehicle Lighting Council Names New Officers
Daniel Robusto, president and COO of Illinois-based North American Lighting, Inc., was recently elected chairman of the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (MVLC). He succeeds Joseph Borruso, president and CEO of Hella North America, who served as the MVLC’s first chairman. The Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (MVLC) is a coalition of global automotive lighting and component manufacturers and related education and research institutions committed to bringing new lighting advancements to market in order to increase vehicle performance and vehicle and pedestrian safety.
Rice, Rahal, Letterman Receive ‘Baby Borg’ Trophies
2004 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice, late-night television icon David Letterman and Rahal Letterman Racing co-owner Bobby Rahal accepted awards from BorgWarner during the Automotive News World Congress Gala Dinner on Jan. 19 in Dearborn, Mich. Rice was presented with the BorgWarner Championship Driver’s Trophy and Rahal and Letterman each received the BorgWarner Team Owner’s Trophy from BorgWarner Chairman and CEO Tim Manganello.
Auto Club, Insurance Association Sponsor NASCAR Vehicle
Here’s a pairing that may seem, at first blush, a little odd. The Dearborn-based Auto Club Group, a confederation of AAA clubs with affiliates including AAA Michigan and the Auto Club Insurance Association, is sponsoring a Roush Racing NASCAR vehicle.
Auto Club, Insurance Association Sponsor NASCAR Vehicle
Here’s a pairing that may seem, at first blush, a little odd. The Dearborn-based Auto Club Group, a confederation of AAA clubs with affiliates including AAA Michigan and the Auto Club Insurance Association, is sponsoring a Roush Racing NASCAR vehicle.
COMMENTARY: More Lean, Mean Machines
On a landmark Tuesday in which stock car racing rubbed wheels with Formula One in Dearborn, Mich., leaders of five auto racing sanctioning bodies agreed their sport faced some of its biggest challenges in years. Their message to a packed room of automotive engineers and racing industry veterans was clear: There must be a meaningful connection between race cars and production vehicles, or racing might be seen by manufacturers as too costly to continue to support.
Auto Racing: Young Engineers Get Tips on Job Hunting
When Doug Smith wants to hire an automotive engineer, his first question to the candidate often is, “Where do you get your oil changed?” If the person says around the corner at some quickie outlet, Smith might seriously think about crossing that person off the list. If the person says around the corner at some quickie outlet, Smith might seriously think about crossing that person off the list.
Ford, Magna Face Multi-Million-Dollar Class-Action Suit Over Door Latches
Up to 400,000 Canadians might be driving Ford vehicles with faulty door latches that could lead to serious injury or death, according to a class-action lawsuit commenced Tuesday against Ford Motor Co., Magna International and several of its subsidiaries.
Executive Interview with Paul Foley, Vice President, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA)
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Paul Foley, vice president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), a market segment of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). Join us as Foley brings us up to speed on the rapid growth of AASA since its creation two years ago, as well as several industry initiatives AASA is currently focusing on.