AAIA Elects New Officers And Board Directors
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected its new officers and board of directors for 2013-2014. This new board became effective July 1.
Tony Stewart Gets First Win Of Year, Crew Chief Steve Addington Named Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ At Dover
Tony Stewart broke a 30-race winless streak and his crew chief, Steve Addington, capped the post-race celebration by being named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” following Sunday’s FedEx 400 Benefiting Autism Speaks NASCAR Sprint Cup contest on the “Monster Mile” of Dover (Del.) International Speedway.
Improving Vehicle MPG is Credited with Fueling Industry Jobs
New final Federal Fuel Economy Rules for 54.5 MPG expected in mid-August. Driven by fuel efficiency, U.S. auto industry jobs up nearly a quarter million since 2009
Bosch Awards $25,000 to Local Schools to Further Science Education
Robert Bosch LLC recently awarded $25,000 in grants to Illinois Community Unit School District 200 (CUSD) as part of its Bosch Energy, Science and Technology (BEST) Program.
Bosch to Acquire SPX Service Solutions Business
The Bosch Automotive Aftermarket division has announced plans to acquire the Service Solutions business of SPX Corp., headquartered in Charlotte, NC, for approximately $1.15 billion. The two companies signed an agreement to this effect Jan. 23 in New York City. SPX Service Solutions develops, manufactures and sells diagnostic and service tools, workshop equipment and software
Federated/Standard Sweepstakes Winner Gets ‘Dream Car’ at Mecum Auction
Federated customer Marc Duebber will be driving to work in something a little different when he gets back home to Cincinnati. As the winner of the Federated/ Standard “Dream Car Sweepstakes,” Duebber was able to purchase his dream car at the Mecum High Performance Car Auction in Kissimmee, FL.
Stant Launches New Website at AAPEX
The updated corporate website provides insight into Stant’s history and innovation, highlighting the company’s more than 100 years of experience developing and manufacturing fuel and cooling system components, closure caps, on-board vapor recovery components and engine and transmission cooling components.
Bosch Celebrates 125 Years of Technological Leadership
A young German engineer, Robert Bosch, founded an engineering company 125 years ago that then and today enjoys pivotal significance in the automotive industry and the aftermarket. Established in Stuttgart in 1886, as the “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering,” Robert Bosch Gmbh in 2011 is celebrating its 125th anniversary, as well as the 150th anniversary of its founder’s birth. 2011 is also the 75th anniversary of Bosch’s introduction of automotive diesel systems.
Bosch’s Odd Joergenrud Reconfirms Company’s Commitment to Aftermarket at Chicago Press Event
Yesterday, at a press event in Chicago, Odd Joergenrud, regional president, Automotive Aftermarket, North America, Robert Bosch LLC, shared some of the key points from Bosch’s annual conference and talked about the company’s commitment to providing innovative, high-quality products to aftermarket customers.
Bosch Receives ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ Award from NAPA Under Hood Sales Group
Bosch has received the 2008 ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ Award from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group. It’s the second year in a row that Bosch was named recipient of this honor. According to NAPA, the award recognizes Bosch for its continued commitment to the top-notch quality and service that it provides to the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group.