BorgWarner Acquires Remy International
Remy International has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by BorgWarner, a leading, global supplier of engineered components and systems for powertrains.
North American International Auto Show Wraps Up This Week
As a certified (or certifiable) gear head, one of the things that makes winter more tolerable is seeing what the manufacturers bring to Detroit’s greatest car show – the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The 2015 edition of NAIAS opened its doors to media-types Jan. 12-13. NAIAS has typically positioned itself as the “strategic choice” for manufacturers from all over the globe to launch new vehicles and concepts on a world stage.
Lucas Oil Co-Founder Forrest Lucas to be Inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
Lucas Oil Products co-founder Forrest Lucas will be inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2014 in a banquet on March 13 at the Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites on the Thursday before the NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus Raceway in Gainesville, Fla. Lucas is being honored for
H-E Parts International Acquires B&G Machine, Inc. – a Leader in Heavy Diesel Remanufacturing
B&G’s current management will continue to oversee its operations and staff. The latter is expected to increase due to additional opportunities afforded to B&G as a member of the H-E Parts portfolio of companies. ATLANTA, GA – H-E Parts International, a global leader in the manufacturing, servicing and marketing of aftermarket parts and components for mining, crushing and
19 Automotive Technician Trainees Graduate from Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
The training program is modeled after Germany’s apprentice system and will be recognized as such by the German American Chambers of Commerce (AHK USA). Vance, AL — Nineteen trainees of the Automotive Technician Program at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI), in Vance, AL recently graduated from the prestigious program. The training program is modeled after Germany’s apprentice system
G-OIL named ‘Official Motor Oil’ of Daytona International Speedway and the Daytona 500
G-OIL made NASCAR history last year at Daytona International Speedway when the TriStar Motorsports Toyota Camry driven by Tayler Malsam finished sixth in the DRIVE4COPD 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series event. "There is no better way to communicate that G-OIL meets the rigors of competition than by becoming the Official Motor Oil of the famed Daytona
SEMA Acquires The International Motorsports Industry Show
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has finalized an agreement to purchase the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), the racing trade show that has been held annually in Indianapolis since 2009. The IMIS will be consolidated with the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show (SEMA acquired PRI in March of this year), which returns to Indianapolis for 2013
International Remanufacturing Forum Scheduled for Shanghai
APRA has joined with Automechanika Shanghai as the co-organizers of this International Remanufacturing Foum that will be held just prior to Automechanika Shanghai on December 11-14, 2012. Gager stated, “APRA is pleased with the strong support of our Forum and the Remanufacturing Pavilion within the exposition by the Automechanika Shanghai Team. This is a win-win
Association of Diesel Specialists Sets Record with This Year’s International Convention & Trade Show
The Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) says its annual International Convention & Trade Show, which was held July 31 to Aug. 3, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., was a record-setting event this year. The theme for this year’s event, “Technology and Training for Today’s Clean Diesel," underscored five days of educational seminars, panel discussions, social
New Catalog Highlights Expanded FP Diesel Coverage of International/Navistar Commercial Engines
A new catalog from Federal-Mogul highlights the FP Diesel brand’s expanded coverage of International Harvester and Navistar commercial engines. According to Federal-Mogul, FP Diesel is a leading source of original equipment-style replacement components for commercial engines used in on- and off-highway, construction, industrial, marine and other applications. In addition to coverage of Navistar DT466E
Ford Wins International Engine Of The Year Award In Dominant Style
The results of the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards have been announced at Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany. The global jury, consisting of some of the world’s most respected and popular motoring journalists, voted Ford’s excellent 999cc three-cylinder turbo engine, which is put to good effect in the Ford Focus, as the overall
Sunnen Receives Global Pioneer Award for International Trade Initiative
Sunnen Products Company has received the 2012 Global Pioneer Award from the St. Louis Regional International Partnership (SLRIP). The award is given annually to a St. Louis-based company that demonstrates an exemplary understanding of, and commitment to, innovation for global expansion. Matthew Sunnen Kreider, president of Sunnen Products, accepted the award at the 4th annual
Rebuilding International DT466 Engine
There are not many of anything that you can call a Legend but the Navistar/International DT466 diesel engine has to fall into that category. If the 466 is not enduring I don’t know what is. The fact that you can bolt almost any part from a 466 built ’78-’93 or ’94-2004 on to one another
Melling to Sponsor Brian Keselowski at Michigan International Speedway
Melling Engine Parts is set to return as sponsor for Brian Keselowski’s K-Automotive Motorsports No.92 Chevrolet at Michigan International Speedway. The Melling family has a long history in NASCAR starting when owner, Harry Melling of Melling Tool, sponsored Benny Parsons in 1979. Mark Melling, CEO of Melling Engine Parts, said of its one-race sponsorship of
Fiat’s 875 cc Two-Cylinder Named International Engine of the Year
The results of the 2011 International Engine of the Year Awards have been announced at Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany. The global jury, consisting of some of the world’s most respected and popular motoring journalists, voted Fiat’s innovative 875 cc two-cylinder TwinAir the greatest automotive engine available today. The tiny turbocharged engine impressed judges with