EngineQuest Announces ‘Head To Vegas’ Contest
EngineQuest (EQ), a proud sponsor of IMCA, announces the first-ever“Head to Vegas” contest to win a trip for two to the IMCA EQ CylinderHeads Wild West Modified Tour season ending races, Duel in the Desert,scheduled for Nov. 12-14. In continued support of IMCA racing, EQannounces multiple prize packages for this online promotion that beginsAugust 1,
Big R Show to Look at OEM-Supplier Relationships in the New Economy
PatMuldoon, product development engineering senior manager for Chrysler’sMopar Parts Division, and Patrick Carpenter, director of OEM sales andmarketing for Springfield Remanufacturing Corp. (SRC), will team up topresent a seminar at the 2009 International BIG R Show on Monday, Nov.2, in Las Vegas. According to Carpenter, “We will address how the new economy affectsOEM’s and suppliers
Federal-Mogul Reports Profitable Second Quarter with Positive Net Income and Cash Flow
Federal-Mogultoday reported positive net income and cash flow on improved salesversus the first quarter 2009, as the company’s restructuring andcost-reduction initiatives brought improved profits to the bottom line,countering the impact of the global market downturn. "We are pleased to report a profitable quarter, including strongergross margin, reduced selling, general and administrative expenses,positive net income, higher
While the “Cash for Clunkers” program is estimated to save 72 million gallons of gasoline each year, simple vehicle maintenance would save more than 12 billion gallons of gasoline a year (equivalent to all of the gasoline used in Illinois, Michigan and Connecticut in one year). Additionally, vehicle maintenance does not require a dime of
Crane Cams Reopens Under Ownership of S&S Cycle
Performance industry icon Crane Camshas reopened under the new ownership of S&S Cycle, and is activelyengaged in manufacturing and sales operations of its ignition andmotorcycle lines. The company, founded by Harvey J. Crane in 1953, isnewly housed in a facility at 1640 Mason Ave. in Daytona Beach, and anumber of long-term Crane employees have
AAIA Predicts Consumer Backlash on ‘Cash for Clunkers’
While new car dealerships begin to ramp up advertising to attractconsumers to the showroom using the "Cash for Clunkers" program, whichofficially starts July 24, the Automotive Aftermarket IndustryAssociation (AAIA) said it anticipates a consumer backlash once realityreplaces the hype. "It wouldn’t surprise me if there is a consumer backlash once carowners realize that ‘Cash for
AWDA Announces the Executive Briefing Session for its 2009 Annual Conference
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) will present its popular Executive Briefing during the 2009 AWDA Business & Education Conference, in conjunction with AAPEX, this November in Las Vegas, Nev. Produced by the University of the Aftermarket for AWDA, the briefing will be OE Dealer Contraction: Aftermarket Threats & Opportunities. The briefing will take
International Trade Specialist to Speak at PERA Convention
Eve Lerman, International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, will address the topic of "Emerging Markets and How We Can Expand Sales in 80 Countries" during the 64th Annual PERA Fall Conference, September 24-26 in Savannah, GA. The session will be part of the morning technical meetings on Friday, September 25, and thanks
HD Engine Failure Analysis Seminar Featured at BIG R Show
Every engine rebuild begins with an engine performance problem. For remanufacturers, determining the cause of the failure can go a long way toward solidifying customer relationships and preventing future performance issues. As previously announced, the 2009 BIG R Show will have an emphasis on diesel engine remanufacturing. To that end, APRA’s Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group
SEMA Show Education Days Designed to Help You Find Customers
According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) customers are out there just waiting for the right time to buy. Make now that time for your business. The Customer Service & Sales Solution seminar track at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas is specifically designed to help maximize every opportunity — and create some
EPA Proposes Tougher Nitrogen Dioxide Standard
TheU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to tighten theone-hour standard for measuring emissions of nitrogen dioxide (NO2),but not change the annual standard. The long-term exposure would remainat a maximum of 53 parts per million (0.053 ppm) while an acceptableshort-term exposure limit would be between 80 and 100 ppm (0.08 – 0.10ppm). The EPA believes
Indy Racing League Championship Celebration to Be Held In Trendy South Beach
Thestars of the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights will cap off the2009 season by celebrating at one of South Beach’s newest hot spots andmost exclusive resorts, W Hotel South Beach. The 2009 ChampionshipCelebration will take place Oct. 11 following the season championshiprace at Homestead-Miami Speedway Oct. 10. The championship festivities at the W South