Snap-on Announces 2011 Motorsports Plans
Company is sponsoring Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Funny Car as well as NASCAR Sprint, Nationwide Teams plus IRL and NHRA Teams.
Timken Says Wheel-End Training Simplifies Maintenance to Keep Fleets Rolling
In 2010 alone, Timken says its sales and engineering teams trained more than 1,500 fleet employees on proper wheel-end service. Training focused on bearing handling, installation, ongoing maintenance, removal and damage analysis.
Organizers for Autopromotec 2011 Expect Strong Attendance by Foreign Exhibitors, Buyer Delegations
To date, the number of exhibitors confirmed for Autopromotec 2011 is on par with the record level seen in 2009, event organizers say, noting that 35 percent participation from foreign companies highlights the increasing international nature of the event.
Industry Veteran John Stewart Joins SEMA as Editorial Director
Stewart comes to SEMA as a 40-year veteran of the publishing industry. He has experience at magazines in a wide variety of categories, including street performance, import performance, new car and truck, diesel, off-road and motorsports.
Ford Looks Back at the ‘Decade of Change’: Top 10 Ways Your Car Has Changed in 10 Years
As the calendar flips to 2011, and automakers kick off a new chapter of innovation at the North American International Auto Show, here, Ford presents what it believes to be the top 10 ways the industry has changed since 2000.
Edmunds.com Reports 2010 Auto Industry Trends
As another year draws to a close, Edmunds.com takes a look back at what it considers the key auto industry trends for 2010.
Ford Investing $600 Million to Produce Next-Generation Escape in Louisville
When the fully transformed Louisville Assembly Plant re-opens in late 2011, it will operate on two production shifts, requiring 1,800 incremental jobs from today’s staffing levels to be filled through a combination of existing Ford workers and new hires.
Winner of the Raybestos ’32 Roadster Pickup Announced
Vin Paladini’s name was drawn as winner from more than 45,000 entries received. He was flown to Las Vegas and shuttled directly to the SEMA show, where the one-of-a-kind hot rod was presented to him in the Ford Motor Co. booth by Raybestos brand representatives, Troy Ladd and the build team from Hollywood Hot Rods, and other build partners involved in the project.
OTC Celebrates 85 Years of Innovation
Company has evolved from a twentieth century special service tools provider to become a world leader in automotive aftermarket specialty tools and equipment.
John Passante Named President of Brenton Productions
He replaces Brenton’s founder, Frank McGonagle, who will continue to work alongside Passante as chairman of the company.