U.S. Steps Up Public Campaign Against China’s Pirated Products
U.S. Commerce Secretary Donald Evans publicly backed General Motors Corp.’s claims that a Chinese auto maker is using stolen design information to build a rival car, underscoring how increasingly sophisticated Chinese piracy is threatening foreign businesses and roiling trade relations.
Corteco Announces Second Edelbrock Engine Winner
Vic Edelbrock, Jr., president and CEO of Edelbrock Corp., joined with Corteco at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Indianapolis last month, to draw the name of the second winner in the first Edelbrock Engine Sweepstakes.
Chinese-Made Cars to be Sold in U.S.
The man who brought the Yugo and Subaru to the U.S. has a new project – becoming the first mass importer of low-cost Chinese-made cars.
HKS USA Names Driven Media Communications as PR Agency of Record
HKS USA, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of automotive aftermarket performance parts and accessories, has retained Driven Media Communications as its new public relations agency of record to support its 2005 communications initiatives.
Bar’s Leaks Releases New Formula for Its Liquid Copper Product
Sparkling is a term to use literally when referring to Bar’s Leaks Liquid Copper. The new formula for the product that seals large leaks in radiators, heater cores, engine blocks, head gaskets and freeze plugs, keeps its copper particles permanently suspended, for a uniform appearance. The metallic particles reflect the light giving it a true sparkle.
Federal-Mogul to Give Away Classic Chevrolet El Camino SS Through 2005 Training Promo
The Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center (TEC) will give away a 1966 Chevrolet El Camino SS with a “numbers-matching” engine and rare package of factory options to an engine rebuilder, professional technician or parts counterperson through its 2005 Federal-Mogul Training Excellence Sweepstakes. Any qualified aftermarket professional may enter the sweepstakes by enrolling in a 2005 TEC training workshop or field clinic, or by contacting TEC for course information. There is no entry fee or enrollment requirement. The Training Excellence Sweepstakes drawing will be held in mid-December 2005.
Vector Manufacturing Receives Patent for Smart Battery Chargers
Vector Products, doing business as Vector Manufacturing, Ltd., announced this week it has received a U.S. patent for its industry-leading technology contained in its line of high frequency Smart Battery Chargers. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Vector Manufacturing, is a leading developer of automotive aftermarket portable power products.
Bosch Named 2004 Vendor of the Year by Strauss Discount Auto
Robert Bosch Corp. has been named 2004 Vendor of the Year by Strauss Discount Auto. Strauss presented the award to Bosch on Oct. 5 at its Fall Tune-up Managers’ Conference.
Three Take Top Honors in 2004 AAPEX New Packaging Awards
With most everyone in the industry getting back to work after the successful and productive Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week, there is still some important news from the show shuffling in. Three aftermarket manufacturers took top honors in the 2004 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) New Packaging Awards, held Nov. 2 during the annual trade event sponsored by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).
Chinese Automakers Urged Not to Copy Western Automotive Consumer Culture
Despite growing demand, Chinese automakers should be careful to promote the automotive industry and develop a related culture and not simply clone American or European automotive consumer cultural models, said an expert. Liu Gang, a doctor of scientific and technological philosophy at Northeast China University based in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province, said the automotive consumer cultural concepts now prevailing in the U.S. and Europe are characterized by stimulated consumption or forced waste at the automobile buyers’ expense.