Cooper Tire, Elio Motors Sign Letter Of Intent
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and Elio Motors Inc. have signed a letter of intent to work together. Elio, headquartered in Troy, Mich., is an automotive startup pioneering a three-wheeled, two-passenger vehicle expected to compete in the ultra-high mileage category beginning in late 2014.
North America’s Best Tire Dealer: Community Tire Pros & Auto Repair
Completing its seventh year, the Tire Review Top Shop Award, presented by Ammco/Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
National Headlamp Month, End Of Daylight Saving Time Underscore Importance Of Ensuring A Safe View Of The Road, Says Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul’s Wagner Lighting brand reminds consumers that driving without properly functioning headlamps can be extremely dangerous, and that several innovative, technologically advanced replacement headlamp technologies can help significantly enhance forward visibility.
Executive Interview With Jens Schueler, President, Automotive Aftermarket North America, Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Today, in our AMN Executive Interview series, we feature Jens Schueler, president, Automotive Aftermarket North America, Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Here, Schueler talks about the impacts industry consolidation, the economy and other global variables have had on the Schaeffler Group USA, as well as his expectation for what lies ahead for the company. He also gives us a sneak peek of the new brand the company will be introducing at this year’s AAPEX in Las Vegas.
Executive Interview With Paul Johnson, Vice President Of Sales And Marketing, NTN USA Corp.
Paul Johnson joined NTN in August as vice president of sales and marketing for NTN USA Corp. and also chairman of NTN’s sales divisions in the Americas region, including NTN Bearing Corp. of America, NTN Bearing Corp. of Canada, NTN de Mexico and NTN Sudamerica. In this role, Johnson also is responsible for all NTN market segments including automotive OEM and aftermarket, as well as industrial OEM and aftermarket. In today’s Executive Interview, Johnson talks about his new role at NTN, his short- and long-term goals for the business as well as the opportunities and threats in the marketplace today.
Bidders Vie For Former Assets Of Bankrupt Auto Parts Giant Fenco
Tiger Group conducts bid offering for Fenco’s former business units, real estate, manufacturing facilities, receivables, IP and $60 million in inventory and product lines. Bids are due Aug. 29.
GKN Plans New Regional Headquarters For The Americas
GKN Driveline and GKN Sinter Metals will establish their new regional headquarters for the Americas in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills. The new site also will house employees from GKN’s Land Systems and North American Services groups. Construction of the 168,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to begin some time this month.
PEAK Motor Oil And Michael Waltrip Racing Announce Finalists In The ‘Peak Stock Car Dream Challenge’
Aspiring racers will be put to the test during a three-day racing competition.
Goodyear Promotes Tire Care As Summer Travel Season Begins
Experts recommend that many vehicle components and systems be inspected on a regular basis, but especially when a lengthy driving trip is planned.
SEMA Seeks Industry’s Young Entrepreneurs
The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) is seeking the industry’s brightest and most promising young entrepreneurs to compete in the first-ever “SEMA Launch Pad” competition. The competition, which culminates at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, offers executive-level innovators under the age of 40 a platform to showcase their business plans for marketing new automotive products or services.