Queens Auto Parts Dealer Convicted of Trademark Counterfeiting
Queens County District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced that a Long Island City wholesale auto parts dealer has been convicted of trademark counterfeiting for dealing in counterfeit Ford auto parts that were packaged, labeled and distributed as Ford manufacturer-quality replacement parts. District Attorney Brown identified the defendant as Mordekhay Levy, 43, of 455 Hungry Harbor Road in North Woodmere, Long Island. Levy, the owner of Black and Yellow Auto Parts Inc., located at 5-35 54th Avenue in Long Island City, was convicted of two counts of second-degree trademark counterfeiting. Justice Arthur J. Cooperman, who presided at the eight-day jury trial, set sentencing for June 27. The defendant faces up to four years in prison on each count.
New Ohio Collision Center to Showcase Most Advanced DCR Model to Date
HICKORY, N.C. – Mentor, Ohio-based DCR Systems and Mike Johnson’s Hickory Toyota have joined forces to build a state-of-the-art, 12,000-square-foot accident repair center near the dealer’s Hickory property. Featuring DCR’s unique patent-pending lean-based production process, Mike Johnson’s Collision Center opened to the public March 28. The grand opening of the center on June 11 will
Tales from the Track: Dave Caracci Takes Us Behind the Scenes at Sebring
Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. Stay tuned for more notes from Caracci’s race team travel journal.
ASA Announces New Board of Directors at 2008 Celebration of Excellence
BEDFORD , Texas – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced its new board of directors, installed during the association’s Annual Convention May 1-3 in Santa Clara , Calif. The installation of the board took place during ASA’s Celebration of Excellence May 3. Reggie Denney, AAM, Reggie Denney Auto Repair, Eden , N.C. , was
ASA Publishes Report on Telematics and the Potential Effects on Independent Repair Businesses
BEDFORD, Texas – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has published a report focusing on the potential effects that telematics may have on independent automotive service and repair businesses, including remote diagnostics. The report also explores consumer usage of telematics products and services, how a telematics system functions and its practical applications. “The ASA Mechanical Division
Four NASCAR Engine Builder Teams Race to the 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown Semi-Finals
Four teams have emerged as semi-finalists after a fierce competition among a record 23 teams in the first two rounds of the ninth annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown held May 5-8. Competing in this year’s Showdown semi-finals set to take place today, May 19, at the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) in Mooresville, N.C. are: * Trey Davis and Brian Buttrick from Roush Yates Racing Engines versus Dennis Borem and Darrell Hoffman from Pro Motor Engines * Jim Snyder and Mike Kasch from Roush Yates Racing Engines versus Mike Maiwald and Shane Parsnow from Hendrick Motorsports The two winning teams will face each other on May 20 at the Showdown finals, also at NTI.
Richard Keister Named WAI Executive Chairman; Former Keystone Automotive CEO Buys Ownership Stake in Business
ROYERSFORD, Pa. — WAI Global has announced the appointment of Richard Keister as executive chairman of the company. In conjunction with this appointment, Keister has purchased an undisclosed ownership position in the organization. Keister most recently served as chief executive officer of Keystone Automotive Industries, which was acquired by LKQ Corp. in October 2007. He
Hahn Automotive Warehouse Celebrates 50 Years in Business
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Hahn Automotive Warehouse will celebrate its 50th year in business in Rochester, N.Y., this summer. More than just an auto parts distribution company, it is also the story about the true success of an Israeli immigrant who fulfilled the American dream. Basing his business principles on his life principles and working extremely
Herman Trend Alert: Demand-Driven Workforce Development
Occasionally, we highlight organizations on the leading edge of thought and action. The Human Capital Academy (HCA) provides effective community-based, demand-driven workforce development [approved by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration] and their paradigm is worth sharing.
Donald Stebbins Named Visteon CEO, Michael Johnston to Continue as Executive Chairman
The board of directors of Visteon Corp. has elected Donald Stebbins as president and chief executive officer, effective June 1. Stebbins, who currently serves as president and chief operating officer, will succeed Michael Johnston in the CEO role. Johnston will continue as executive chairman. Stebbins, 50, has been president and COO since joining Visteon in 2005, following 13 years in senior leadership positions with Lear Corp. Expanding Stebbins’ leadership role is a timely and logical step in Visteon’s long-term executive succession planning process, according to Johnston.