IndyCar Investigation of Las Vegas Accident Now Complete
A comprehensive review of the racing accident that claimed the life of IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon is now complete, IndyCar officials announced yesterday.
Reyco Granning Announces David Compton as President
Compton’s background includes more than 30 years at a Tier 1 automotive supplier with experience in engineering, operations and general management.
ALLDATA Expands Its Presence in Canada
Company implements direct market strategy for OE automotive repair information and business productivity programs.
Territory Sales Manager, Multiple Openings – AutoZone
Multiple openings nationwide include: Jamestown, N.Y., Queens, N.Y. and Clifton, N.J.; Washington, D.C.; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Milwaukee, Wis.
The Top 10 Distribution Stories of 2011
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the eighth annual AMN Year in Review series. We will take a look back at what you, our loyal readers, found to be the most compelling and important news stories, interviews and articles of the past year. Results are based purely on viewership,
Champion Brands Introduces New Universal Power Steering Fluid
The new fluid is intended for use in both cars and trucks.
Trico Products’ Radio Campaign, Website Recognized at 2011 Automotive Communications Awards
The company was recognized for its Fall 2011 radio campaign and revamped website at a ceremony held during AAPEX 2011.
Mitchell 1 and ASE Present 2011 Technician of the Future Award
Steven Ray from Essex Junction, Vt., received the Technician of the Future award, sponsored by Mitchell 1 and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), during a ceremony last month that was held as part of the 2011 ASE Fall Board of Governors Meeting and Technician Recognition Awards held at the Marriott City Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Greg Merriweather Appointed Senior Product Manager for Corteco
Merriweather was most recently employed with Jacobsen (A Textron Company) in North Carolina, as engineering manager, and has worked in the engineering field for more than 15 years. He has a proven track record for developing new products, implementing new processes, managing cross-functional teams and developing talent. One of his most notable achievements came while working at Daimler Chrysler, when he and his team successfully designed and launched the first heavy-duty, six-speed automatic transmission (AS68RC) for Dodge trucks.
Meritor’s ‘First Woman’ Retires After 65-Year Career
Loraine Simler blazed a trail for many women to follow at Meritor. She has been witness to and participated in many firsts, including becoming Meritor’s first-ever female manager in 1965 when she was named a buying manager. She joined the company in 1946 as a file clerk/typist, when the company was known as Timken Axle. In 1953, she became a secretary in the purchasing department. It was a few years after that she became part of the company’s history.