Former General Chief Jerry O’Neil Dies
At age 38, O’Neil became president of General Tire in 1960, and moved the company into an era of diversification that eventually led to its sale to Continental AG.
National U.S. Commercial Sales Manager
A leading tire company is seeking a National U.S. Commercial Sales Manager to work out its California office. Company offers a competitive compensation package, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k) benefits.
The Week in Review (June 1-5, 2009)
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Show Organizers Announce There Will Be No Price Increases for 2009 NACE and CARS Registration
Early registration is encouraged to ensure access to any and all chosen sessions.
OBIT: Popular, Respected Indianapolis 500 Veteran Ruby Dies at 81
The hugely respected and much-beloved Ruby competed in 18 consecutive Indianapolis 500 Mile Races between 1960 and 1977 but never was able to pull off what had always seemed to be the inevitable victory.
The Top News Stories of 2008
For the fifth year in a row, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews has selected what it determined to be the most significant events to impact the automotive aftermarket in the past year.
Schaeffler Wants its Conti Board Seats
Schaeffler Group wants board seats for CEO Juergen Geissinger, CFO Thomas Hetmann, Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler and her son Georg.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Meeting and Vendor Awards Banquet
During the Annual Awards Banquet, outstanding vendors were recognized.
Schaeffler Heads for Holiday Shutdowns
Anticipating continued weak automotive sector orders, Schaeffler may also cut most of its 1,700 temporary workers early next year.
Schaeffler Says Conti Share Sale ‘Cannot be Ruled Out’; Schaeffler Sells Lacey Manufacturing
“It cannot be ruled out that a long-term orientated investor could take a larger stake in Continental,” the Financial Times quoted Schaeffler as saying.