Pep Boys Enters Into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by The Gores Group
Pep Boys shareholders to receive $15 per share in cash.
Catalog Data Analyst – Langhorne, Pa. – Eastern Catalytic
Eastern Manufacturing Inc., located in Langhorne, Pa., is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with catalog and database management experience in the automotive industry.
Two Products in JDI’s Fuel Chief Gas Caddy Line Now Carry UL Listing
The UL certification comes from the Underwriter’s Laboratories National Safety Testing Agency for the U.S., acting as a partner with manufacturers to provide safe products to consumers through testing, certification and follow-up audits.
Andy Bergstrom Recognized as Arnold Group 2011 Store Manager of the Year
Andy Bergstrom, manager of the Auto Value Parts Store in Glenwood, Iowa, received the coveted Store Manager of the Year Award.
BWD and Murray Temperature Control Honored by O’Reilly Auto Parts
The award was presented to BWD and Murray Temperature Control for fostering excellence in training and technical support, which includes hands-on clinics available in both English and Spanish, technical hotline support and training materials.
House Committee Holds Hearing on Chevy Volt Fire and Subsequent NHTSA Investigation
No real-world incidents of Chevy Volt battery fires have occurred, according to GM. U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee questions relationship between GM and current administration during hearing.
Delphi Reports Strong Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2011 Results
Company reports fourth quarter revenue of $3.9 billion, up 6.8 percent over fourth quarter 2010.
Herman Trend Alert: U.S. Playing Catch-Up
According to analysis of data from The Conference Board, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Society for Human Resources Management, in the U.S. alone, there are 5 million vacant jobs, including a million jobs that employers have given up on filling – either because they sought too specialized skills or because they were unwilling to pay for the talent.
Vehicle Spare Tires May Soon be a Thing of the Past, According to AAA
New standards set by the Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency require a combined 29.7 mpg for the 2012 model year, increasing to 34.1 mpg by 2016. One way to meet these standards is by reducing vehicle weight. A spare tire, related tools and a jack can weigh more than 40 lbs. – weight that can be eliminated without adding cost to the vehicle.
Toyo Recalls Faulty Extensa A/S Tires
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. is recalling some 68,763 Toyo Extensa A/S tires, size P225/60R16 97T, which may have been produced with a kink at the bead area.