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NTK Variable Valve Timing Solenoids

NTK’s program approach focuses on high failure rate applications of VVT solenoids in vehicles that are 2004 model year and newer.

Rachel Meyer Replaces Sister Megan to Drive Randy Meyer Racing’s NTK Sensors A/Fuel Dragster

Randy Meyer Racing didn’t have to look far to find a new primary driver when Megan Meyer announced her retirement last year, as her sister, Rachel, has been named Megan’s replacement. Rachel will drive the newly rebranded NTK Sensors A/Fuel dragster tuned and owned by her father, Randy Meyer. “This is something I have always

NGK Spark Plugs Announces Executive Promotions

NGK has announced promotions within their executive team. Brian Norko has been promoted to senior vice president, commercial business, and Lesley Skinner has been promoted to vice president, culture, communication and people.  In his new role, Brian Norko will be responsible for all sales, product development and marketing strategies for the NGK Commercial Business, which includes the

NGK Spark Plugs Receives Aftermarket Award

NGK Spark Plugs has been named the brand with the highest increase in U.S. market share in the maintenance and repair super category as part of The NPD Group’s 2020 Automotive Aftermarket Performance Awards. The NPD Group’s automotive aftermarket division announced its second annual industry performance awards on November 3, 2020. Awards were given to

NGK Spark Plugs Announce Executive Change

NGK announced a new position for one member of the executive team. Kent Howard has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategic Growth and Partnerships. In this newly created role, Howard is tasked to develop new partnerships and pathways to strategically grow the NGK business into four key business fields – Environment & Energy, Mobility, Medical

NGK Expands Product Portfolio with Advance Auto Parts

NGK Spark Plugs has announced an agreement with Advance Auto Parts to expand its product catalog offerings by adding NGK Ignition Coil and NTK Technical Sensor lines at all Advance and Carquest locations, including online. This will continue to build upon the strength and success of the current spark plug and oxygen sensor lines offered

NGK Wins the 2020 Advance Auto Parts Receivers Choice Award

Advance Auto Parts has announced NGK Spark Plugs as the winner of the 2020 Advance Auto Parts Receivers Choice Award, presented May 6 at the Auto Care Association’s Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN) Knowledge Exchange virtual conference. “I really wish we all could have personally been together to present this to the NGK Content team,”

NGK Extends Contract with Megan Meyer & Randy Meyer Racing for 2020

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), INC. has announced a one-year partnership extension with NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster National Champion, Megan Meyer. This continues a decades-long tradition of NGK as the preferred performance spark plug for the Meyer team, as NGK sponsored Meyers’ father and team-owner, Randy Meyer, for many years.  “I am so proud to defend

NGK Becomes Official Spark Plug of Kalitta Motorsports

The marketing partnership, which will officially begin in 2020, will see every race car in the Kalitta Motorsports stable use NGK Spark Plugs in all NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events.

NGK Opens NGK/NTK Venture Lab

NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. hosted a grand opening for its Venture Lab, a technical exhibition and collaboration space dedicated to the creation of new business opportunities through open innovation.

Ford Honors NGK Spark Plugs

NGK Spark Plugs honored by Ford Motor Company with a Smart Brand Pillar World Excellence Award.

NGK Spark Plugs Appoints New Aftermarket GMs

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. has announced the addition of Brian Lesiewicz as general manager of sales and the realignment of Beth Skove to general manager of marketing.