GM Aftersales Organization Recognizes Wells for Outstanding On-Time Shipping Performance
Company’s Centerville, Iowa, distribution complex delivers 99 percent or higher fill rate for a key customer.
IndyCar Announces Organizational Changes
Terry Angstadt has resigned as commercial division president and will be succeeded by Marc Koretzky, who joined IndyCar in May as director of corporate business development. Also, because of increasing demands on the Competition and Operation division, IndyCar will split the responsibilities of president of operations and race director into separate positions.
Holley to Supply EFI Throttle Bodies to NASCAR
Holley Performance Products has been selected by NASCAR to supply high-performance throttle bodies to Sprint Cup Series teams as they transition to electronic fuel Injection in 2012.
Chief Automotive Technologies Redesigns Website for Faster Access, Richer Content
The new site is compliant across all Internet browsers and offers streamlined searching and intuitive navigation, to make it more user-friendly, the company says.
OBITUARY: 1960 Indy 500 Winner Jim Rathman Dies at 83
Born in Los Angeles on July 16, 1928, Rathmann started life as Royal Richard Rathmann, becoming “Jim” in the immediate post World War II years, when he began racing hot rods as an underage
teenager.
Fabick Expands Materials Testing Lab
Fabick’s newly expanded Materials Testing Lab sports the latest in technology and equipment, enabling the company to offer its customers the best in quality coatings and sealants.
Auto Execs Temper Plans for Hiring and Capital Spending, Despite Earlier Optimism, According to KPMG Survey
Executives say they are bullish on revenue despite pricing pressures and commodity prices. Product innovation, cost-management and manufacturing efficiencies are at the top of auto executives’ agendas.
Grote Expands Trilliant LED WhiteLight Work Lamp Family
Grote Industries has announced the introduction of six new versions of its Trilliant LED WhiteLight Work Lamp. The new offerings address fire truck, ambulance and workboat applications.
Bosch Renews Partnership with Discovery Channel’s Storm Chasers to Launch New Icon Wiper Blade Advertising Campaign
A combination of broadcast and digital elements, together with new social media components, is intended to drive awareness and purchasing consideration for the Bosch ICON brand, and drive traffic to ICON retailers offering special deals on the product, the company says.
Autoliv Wins Manufacturer of Year Award
Business advisory firm BBK sponsored and presented this year’s award.