Japan Automakers, Tiremakers Working to Recover from Earthquake, Tsunami
The earthquake that touched off the massive disaster has now been upgraded from an 8.9 magnitude event to a 9.0 magnitude, one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded global history. Thousands of bodies have been washing ashore along northeastern Japan shorelines, victims of the tsunami that literally removed entire towns from the map. And a continuing threat of a massive meltdown at two nuclear power plants has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people already in need of homes.
Firestone to Remain IZOD IndyCar Series Tire Supplier Through 2013
The new agreement does not include support for Firestone Indy Lights.
General Motors Recognizes Best Global Suppliers
Eighty-two top companies honored for outstanding performance.
The AMN Week in Review (March 7-11, 2011)
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Firestone to Exit IndyCar Racing After 2011 Season
Firestone has supplied tires to the IZOD IndyCar Series since 1996.
Japan’s Itochu Corp. is New Owner of Kwik-Fit
According to news reports, U.S. private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice, which owns car rental company Hertz, and Bridgestone, which was a bidder when PAI bought Kwik-Fit in 2005, are also said to have been considering bids.
Hankook, Goodyear, Yokohama Win at Tire Technology Awards
Hankook Tire earned the “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” award, while Goodyear took the award for “Tire Technology of the Year” and Yokohama Rubber Co. was awarded “Environmental Achievement of the Year.”
Thirty-Eight Technicians Honored at ASE Annual Meeting
Thirty-one different companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments of the automotive industry sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the auto, truck, collision and parts categories, along with three instructor awards. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
ASE Announces New Officers, Governors for 2011
John Pfennig, manager, Service Education for Navistar Inc. in Warrenville, Ill., continues as chairman, with Mike Phillips, VP, Organizational Development, NAPA Auto Parts/Genuine Parts Co. in Atlanta, Ga., as vice chairman.
Bandag Operations Will Relocate to Nashville
This move is part of an overall effort to restructure the way Bridgestone Americas does business across its North American operations.