10 Napa Auto Parts Stores Sold
The sale to a Rockford, Ill., supplier of 10 NAPA stores, including two in Springfield, Ill., will end an 87-year, three-generation run in the wholesale automotive parts business for Quincy Automotive Supply Co. Company president J. Garth "Butch" Elzea III announced Monday the sale of NAPA operations to Motor Parts & Equipment Corp. (MPEC) of Rockford would be completed April 1, and that there should be few changes for customers or the 100 employees of Quincy Automotive.
Permatex to Launch 2008 Training Program at National Automotive Technology Competition
Permatex will introduce the 2008 edition of its new training initiative for student technicians during the 2008 National Automotive Technology Competition (NATC) finals, which will be held March 25 and 26 at New York International Automobile Show in New York City, NY. The program launch will begin with a Permatex sponsored breakfast meeting at the start of the event, and Jay Blake, team owner and crew chief for the Permatex-sponsored Follow A Dream NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car Race team, will deliver a motivational address during the breakfast to kick off the competition.
For Dana, Leaving Chapter 11 is Just One Step in Long Process
At first approach, Dana Corp.’s Toledo, OH, headquarters looks out of place. The vast brick, columned building belongs in colonial times or on a college campus. The reception area — anchored by a 168-year-old grandfather clock and a broad, curving staircase — seems more like one at an inn rather than a corporation. But in a way, that makes sense for this 104-year-old company.
Durakon Industries Announces New Hires and Promotions
Durakon Industries, a manufacturer of vehicle protection and cargo management systems for the light truck market, has announced three promotions and hires within the company.
The Week in Review (March 10-14, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly 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
Indian Car Giant to Borrow Money for Takeover
From Coventry Evening Telegraph India automotive giant Tata Motors, which is poised to buy Jaguar and Land Rover, plans to borrow half a billion pounds on the money markets. The firm’s board of directors confirmed yesterday the money was needed to fund its expansion plans at home and abroad. As well as wanting to buy
ASA Celebration of Excellence, AMI Graduation to be Held During 2008 Annual Convention
The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2008 Annual Convention will be held May 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA. Among the highlights of the event will be ASA’s annual Celebration of Excellence – a special evening function dedicated to honoring the achievements of ASA members. AutoZone is sponsoring ASA’s Celebration of Excellence this year, which will take place Saturday, May 3, from 7 to 9:30 pm.
AMSOIL Teams Up with Injen to Produce Co-Branded Diesel Intake Systems
SUPERIOR, WI — AMSOIL has announced the launch of a new line of co-branded Injen/AMSOIL Power-Flow series Diesel Air Intake Systems featuring the patent-pending Variable Induction Technology, Diesel Power-Box and a dry media Ea nano-fiber technology air filter from AMSOIL. The Injen/AMSOIL Power-Flow Diesel Intake kits will initially be available for the 2005-07 Chevy/GMC 6.6L
The Week in Review (March 3-7, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly 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
NASCAR Engine Builder Teams Sign Up Early to Compete in the 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown
The first round of the 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown is more than two months away, but already multiple NASCAR engine builder teams have signed up to compete in the contest, which pits teams in a race to build and run a Chevy RO7 engine in the shortest time possible. The Showdown, a tiered four-round competition, begins on May 5. This is the ninth year of the annual MAHLE competition for NASCAR engine builders.