Bosch Launches New Sweepstakes and Contest
The ‘Drift Into A Mustang’ sweepstakes and ‘Create Your Own Performance Art’ contest kick off this month.
Raybestos Chassis Brand Unveiled
Affinia Global Brake and Chassis re-brands Spicer Chassis as Raybestos Chassis.
Lauren Fix Named “Aftermarket Woman of the Year” By Car Care Council Women’s Board
Fix was chosen by the Women’s Board membership and special programs committee, based on her longevity in the aftermarket, her career accomplishments, her leadership capabilities and dedication to the automotive aftermarket industry.
Raybestos to Offer ‘Rookie Racing School’
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports McHENRY, Ill. — Raybestos, in partnership with WIX filters, has decided to reward loyal customers with the opportunity to attend Raybestos Rookie Racing School — private, exclusive one-day schools being held at the country’s finest road courses and circle tracks. Participants will "get buckled in" to experience the excitement
Carroll Shelby Earns Auto Executive of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award
Automotive icon Carroll Shelby will receive the 2008 Automotive Executive of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be presented to him during an invitation-only luncheon at the Detroit Athletic Club on April 16. This is the first time in a decade that the Automotive Executive of the Year’s annual honoree will be recognized for lifetime achievement. The Automotive Executive of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award has recognized excellence in automotive leadership from OEM executives since 1964. Past winners include Jim Press, Bill Ford, Jr., Dieter Zetsche, Rick Wagoner, Henry Ford II, Robert Eaton, Thomas Stallkamp, Roger Smith, Harold E. Poling and Lee Iacocca.
Federal-Mogul’s Champion Brand Introduces New One Piece Premium Replacement Spark Plug
Federal-Mogul’s Champion spark plug brand has introduced a new one-piece premium replacement spark plug designed to help automotive technicians and do-it-yourselfers eliminate a common tune-up challenge affecting more than 4 million passenger vehicles. The new Champion Double Platinum Power spark plug (p/n 7989) utilizes a one-piece design that replaces the two-piece “high-thread” original equipment plug utilized in millions of Ford 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L engines. When servicing these engines the OE plug can separate during removal, potentially leaving the base trapped within the engine block. The new one-piece design solves this problem, according to the company.
Federal-Mogul’s Carter Brand Unveils Complete Line of Premium HI-Performance Fuel Delivery Components
SOUTHFIELD, MI — Federal-Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery brand has introduced a new line of premium-quality fuel pumps, regulators and related products for racing applications. The name behind the original Carter AFB carburetor, Carter is the fuel delivery brand of Federal-Mogul. The new Carter HI-Performance product line includes advanced Rotary Vane-style electric fuel pumps for enhanced
From Counterman.com: Ignition System Sales in a Changing Market
Distributors started disappearing from engines back in the late 1980s and early 1990s as the automakers began to phase in distributorless ignition systems (DIS) followed by coil-on-plug (COP) ignition systems. Everybody said distributors and eventually spark plug wire sets were going away. Well, here it is more than 20 years later and auto parts stores still carry a hefty inventory of distributors, caps, rotors and spark plug wire sets. But in addition to these parts, store shelves are also stocked with DIS coil packs and COP coils. There are more SKUs than ever and the product mix is constantly changing.
Keystone Supports CARSTAR Super’Stang Tour
POMONA, CA — Keystone Automotive Industries announced this week its sponsorship of the CARSTAR Super’Stang Muscle Tour. As a gold level sponsor, Keystone has donated $10,000 to help in the re-creation of a 1967 Mustang Muscle Car. Over the next 18 months, the Super’Stang is expected to make approximately 40 appearances at fundraising events, such
Paul Wilbur Named President and CEO of Two High-Performance Companies
Hancock Park Associates, the primary investor in Saleen Inc., recently completed the acquisition of assets of American Specialty Cars Incorporated (ASC). Paul Wilbur, current president and CEO of ASC, has been appointed to the role of president and CEO of Saleen, as well. In the near-term, both ASC and Saleen will remain as separate companies, although the long-term vision is to strategically integrate the two operations, the companies said.