Federal-Mogul Offering Rebates of Up to $40 on Champion Spark Plugs
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Consumers can receive mail-in rebates of up to $40 when they tune up their automotive engines with Champion spark plugs between July 1 and Nov. 30, 2011. Developed through the original equipment engineering and manufacturing expertise of Federal-Mogul Corp., the “Performance Driven” Champion spark plugs have been a leading automotive and small-engine
Jochen Etzel Named CEO of Continental Tire the Americas LLC
FORT MILL, S.C. — Continental Tire the Americas (CTA) announced that effective July 1, Jochen Etzel has been named CEO, replacing Matthias Schoenberg who was previously named Global Head of ContiTech’s Fluid Technology business unit. Approaching 20 years with Continental, Etzel started his career as a lawyer in Continental’s corporate law department. Only a few
ACDelco Expands Popular Advantage Friction Lineup
GRAND BLANC, Mich. — Coverage of ACDelco’s Advantage line of premium entry-level brake pads and shoes has grown to 80 percent of the North American passenger car and light truck market with the release of 54 new part numbers. The products are available for order now via EPIC, and from the ACDelco eCatalog in July.
Federated to Continue Relationship with NASCAR’s Kenny Wallace in 2011
In 2011, Federated will be the primary sponsor of Wallace and the RAB Racing Toyota in six Nationwide Series races, including the Federated 300 on July 23, and will be an associate sponsor of Wallace’s car in all other Nationwide races.
O’Reilly Automotive Completes Debt Refinancing
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — O’Reilly Automotive has successfully completed the debt refinancing transactions undertaken as part of the company’s financing plan first announced on Jan. 11. O’Reilly said the refinancing provides the company with enhanced flexibility and increased liquidity, extends the company’s debt maturities and improves the company’s overall capital structure. “We are pleased to announce
Federated Member Midway Auto Supply Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Midway Auto Supply celebrated its 50th anniversary by hosting a party with its customers.
John Noel Castle, Former Dean of Aftermarket Studies at Northwood University, Passes Away at Age 85
Castle was the longtime dean of Aftermarket Studies at Northwood University.
Bosch Appoints New Chief CFO
Company also names three regional presidents for North American Operations.
Federated to Sponsor Roadrunner Motorsports
The agreement includes Federated’s sponsorship of veteran NASCAR driver Jim Inglebright in two NASCAR K&N Pro Series West races.
WIX Filters, O’Reilly Announce Bristol Weekend Sweepstakes
GASTONIA, N.C. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — WIX Filters has partnered with O’Reilly Auto Parts to present the WIX Filters ‘Racing with Ryan’ Bristol Weekend Sweepstakes through which 39 race fans will win exciting prize packages, including a weekend trip to the Aug. 21 Sharpie 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.