Don Seyfer Named CARS 2005 Chairman
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced Don Seyfer, AAM, will serve as chairman of the 2005 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS). Seyfer is a longtime member of ASA and has held numerous industry and association leadership positions over more than four decades in the industry.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Celebrates Patent Success, Education as Part of National Engineers Week
In celebration of the 54th annual National Engineers Week (Feb. 20-26), Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has announced a banner year in patent development as well as participation in a school program designed to inspire the engineers of tomorrow.
IRL to Celebrate Kick-off of 10th Season with 13-City ‘Green Flag Tour’
In celebration of the start of its 10th season, the Indy Racing League (IRL) announced it will launch a 14-day, 13-city “Green Flag Tour.” The tour, which will carry the green flag that will be used to start the season-opening Toyota Indy 300, will begin Feb. 21 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and conclude at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 6. Along the way, the flag will travel some 7,500 miles, visiting nine of the country’s biggest cities and 10 markets that will host IndyCar Series events.
SAE Marks 100th Anniversary
Yesterday, Jan. 20, officially marked the Society of Automotive Engineers’ (SAE) 100 year anniversary. To commemorate its century of continued service to the mobility community, SAE has planned several special events, conferences and expositions throughout the year. SAE’s celebration will include gala events, specially commissioned 100th anniversary artwork and an interactive, traveling exhibit.
The Year in Review – A Look at the Top 10 News Stories of 2004
Whether you believe 2004 was a good or bad year for the aftermarket, no one can argue this was a big news year for our industry. The year included noteworthy shifts in leadership, mergers, acquisitions and more, most of which will significantly impact the industry for many years to come. Here’s a month-by-month look at what aftermarketNews.com considers to be biggest news events that happened in our industry in 2004.
AMI Receives $50,000 Grant from Akzo Nobel’s New Collision Industry Advancement Initiative
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has been selected as the first beneficiary of the new Collision Industry Advancement Initiative (CIAI) sponsored by Akzo Nobel’s Car Refinishes North America. CIAI was established to aid in the growth, advancement and perception of the collision industry in North America by providing financial assistance to organizations and individuals possessing specific needs and/or goals they are unable to meet on their own.
Executive Interview with Greg Gyllstrom, Vice President and General Manager for Visteon’s North American and Asian Aftermarket Operations
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Greg Gyllstrom, Vice President and General Manager for Visteon’s North American and Asian aftermarket operations. In this role, Gyllstrom is responsible for expanding the organization’s North American and Asian aftermarket business by coordinating and directing the company’s sales, product development and marketing activities. Gyllstrom recently talked with aftermarketNews.com about his first two years at Visteon, the company’s motor sports initiatives and its presence in Asia.
Live from AAPEX: MEMA Honors Long-time Members at AASA Executive Reception
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) honored 11 companies for their longtime membership with the association during the AASA/MEMA Executive Reception held Monday night at AAPEX. Manufacturers with membership anniversaries from 25 to 70 years were recognized.
Executive Interview with Ron Pyle, President and Chief Staff Executive of the Automotive Service Association (ASA)
Every other week, aftermarketNews.com offers an interview with high-profile individuals in the automotive aftermarket. We give executives free rein to express their views on anything from the state of their corporations to recent legislative news to future trends in their niche markets. Here you see what matters to the newsmakers themselves.
Kyosan Denso Manufacturing Kentucky Celebrates Mt. Sterling Grand Opening
Kentucky traditions combined with an ancient Japanese ceremony gave a decidedly international flair to the grand opening of Japan-based Kyosan Denso Manufacturing Kentucky, LLC (KDMK).