ZF names new North American aftermarket VP
ZF Aftermarket has announced Ben Smart as the new vice president of aftermarket for region North America. Smart has more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing managerial roles across the financial, business and commerce sectors. He has been with the ZF Group since 2015, and was with TRW Automotive since 2010, prior
Mister Transmission appoints new VP of Franchise Development
Canadian repair shop group Mister Transmission announced the appointment of Brian Schroeder to the newly created position of vice president of franchise development. According to the company, Schroeder brings to this position more than 25 years experience as a former Mister Transmission Franchisee and two years at the Store Support Centre as director of business
Stellantis to invest in electrified transmission development in Indiana plants
Stellantis announced plans to invest a total of $229 million in three of its Kokomo, Indiana, plants for electric transmission development. The investment will support retooling of the Kokomo Transmission (KTP), Kokomo Casting and Indiana Transmission plants to produce the fourth-generation eight-speed transmission. This new transmission will have the flexibility to be paired with internal
ASA reveals new organizational structure
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a new organizational structure, announcing that it will tranisition to a regional, subscription model in place of the current affiliate structure. Starting Jan. 1, the ASA affiliate organizations will be dissolved, and multiple geographic regions will take their place. ASA says that this structure will ensure that ASA
ATI car wins Shakedown Nationals race
ATI’s JC Beattie Jr. won MPC Real Street at the 19th running of the Shakedown Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park and claimed the points lead. The 2012 COPO Camaro runs ATI Super Damper, High Impact PG Transmission, MRT Treemaster Converter and Flexplate. ATI has owned and raced this car since it was new partnering with GM
Raybestos introduces 10R80, 10L80/90 GPZ E Clutch Torqkit
Raybestos has announced the new 10R80, 10L80 E Clutch Torqkit. The company says it features an increased clutch count with 6 performance GPZ frictions, 7 Steels, and .101 selective steel. According to the company it is made for performance, durability and towing capacity in Ford Mustang, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Explorer and in GM Camaro, Suburban,
Precision’s Milt Frese to retire
Milt Frese, known to countless shop customers and just about anybody attending a trade show or weekend seminar is the face of the Precision of New Hampton, will retire on his birthday, December 31 of this year. “When I started my career at Precision, it was the best move of my life after marrying my
BorgWarner Wins Coveted DEI, Learning Accolades
The company was recognized by Brandon Hall Group with a gold award and a silver award.
Supply Chain Woes Continue
The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 6.5% annual rate in the second quarter, and, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the GDP did not accelerate as expected either. The reason for the slowdown is being blamed on supply chain issues – product and labor shortages more specifically, according to a report in Transmission
AAPEX and SEMA Announce Health & Safety Measures for Industry Week
AAPEX and the SEMA Show, the two events that make up the automotive aftermarket industry’s premier trade gathering during the first week in November, have released information regarding health and safety measures for their respective events in Las Vegas, Nevada. AAPEX (November 2-4, Venetian Expo & Caesars Forum): The co-owners of AAPEX – the Auto
Garage Gurus Announces Scholarship Winners
$2,500 in tuition support provided to each of 12 students enrolled in accredited post-secondary automotive technology programs.
ASE Summer Registration Period Ends September 30
ASE tests are conducted days, nights and weekends at nearly 500 secured, proctored test centers.
