PSA Presents Best Plant Award To Dayco
The Dayco belt manufacturing plant in Chieti, Italy, is recognized for the second straight year.
Auto Accessories Part Of The New Car Purchase For More Than Half Of Millennial Buyers
Although pickups represent the highest accessory install rates and accessory spending, these buyers represent the biggest challenge for dealers hoping to capture a bigger share of the estimated $33 billion automotive accessory market from the aftermarket.
Herman Trend Alert: Using Science Fiction To Innovate
For years, science fiction writers have been forecasting the future by inventing products that have become integral parts of our lives. From the Dick Tracy two-way wrist radio to Star Trek’s replicators, we have seen products from books, television and movies, like smartphone watches and 3-D printers, become mainstream.
SEMA Hall Of Fame Names Four New Members
The 2014 inductees include Nile Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler and Fred Offenhauser.
Woodbury Automotive Warehouse Owner To Sell Business To Parts Authority
Since 1971, Woodbury Automotive Warehouse has served the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from its 14 locations and its main distribution center in the Bronx, N.Y.
Study: Auto Manufacturer Sponsorship of Motorsports Continues to Influence New Vehicle Purchases
Overall, 16 percent of buyers who attended a racing event stated it significantly or completely influenced their vehicle purchase.
ASE Grants Accreditation to Diesel Technician Curriculum for Biodiesel
National Biodiesel Board’s diesel technicians training program provides factual information for the shop.
Ford’s Alan Mulally Named 2011 CEO of the Year
Nominations for CEO of the Year were garnered from among the 147,000 readers of Chief Executive magazine. The 10 most frequently cited nominations were evaluated and a winner voted upon at a meeting of a peer selection committee, which took place earlier this year in New York City. Prior CEO of the Year winners include Bill Gates, Jack Welch, Michael Dell, A.G. Lafley, John Chambers, Anne Mulcahy, Larry Bossidy, Andy Grove and Herb Kelleher.
Revstone Names Joseph Gray as its CEO
Most recently, Gray served as president and CEO of Acument Global Technologies, one of the world’s leading providers of metallic fasteners. As CEO, Gray was responsible for improving financial results, identifying and executing cost reductions, restructuring key aspects of the business and increasing operational efficiency.
CODA Holdings Appoints Former GM Exec to CEO Post
Philip Murtaugh named CEO of the lithium-ion battery system and electric vehicle supplier; Mac Heller to continue as CODA’s executive chairman; Miles Rubin moves to chairman emeritus.