Survey: Delta Variant’s Impact on Labor Day Travel Favors Driving over Flying
Almost 1 in 4 Travelers to Change Destination; 87% of Travelers Take to the Road.
ATC Drivetrain Acquires UK Heavy-Duty Transmission Remanufacturer
The acquisition represents a new market for ATC as it enters the commercial vehicle segment.
Centerforce Announces New Marketing Manager
Trent McGee brings more than 25 years of aftermarket experience to Centerforce Clutches in his new role.
TransGo Mourns Passing of Larry Lee Passey
Many in the transmission aftermarket are mourning the passing of Larry Lee Passey. Larry passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 1. He operated a transmission shop in Tempe, AZ for 10 years before moving to California to join TransGo. A TransGo spokesperson said: “He was, a highly respected industry veteran and
Sonnax and Rostra Powertrain Controls Join Workforces
Both the Sonnax and Rostra brands have been part of Marmon Holdings, Inc. since 2018.
Honda Odyssey Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed
According to Carcomplaints.com, a Honda Odyssey class-action lawsuit has been dismissed after minivan owners “failed to adequately allege a defect in the Transmission.” The Car Complaints noted that the lawsuit alleged there were defects in 2018-2019 Honda Odysseys equipped with 9-speed ZF automatic transmissions that may have suffered from “rough, delayed, or sudden shifting or
TeckPak’s Eunice Swenson Passes
It is with much sadness that we report the passing of Eunice Swenson, who, with her husband, Roger, operated Trans-A-Matic, the parent company of TeckPak/Fitzall. Eunice passed after a lingering illness on July 27. Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Swenson, Sr., who died in June 2015. She is survived by her
Pep Boys Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to 15 Aspiring Technicians
Pep Boys has announced the 15 recipients of its annual Find Your Drive $100,000 scholarship program. The company increased its investment during this 100th year in business to $100,000 to celebrate its centennial and continue its emphasis on the critical “Race to 2026” initiative, a program designed to recruit and support talented technicians in the automotive industry
AAPEX 2021 Accepting Session Proposals for AAPEXedu
Proposals are being accepted for the AAPEXedu 2021 program that will include three on-site general education sessions and four pre-event general education webinars that explore the future of the automotive aftermarket. AAPEX 2021 will take place Tuesday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas.
Bolt On Technology Appoints New Sales and Marketing Directors
BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, a supplier of technology solutions for the automotive aftermarket, announced it has tapped two industry veterans to head up its sales and marketing operations. Thomas Ripple has assumed the role of Sales Director. Ripple has 26 years of experience in software and software as a service (SaaS). Expert at selling technical solutions
Dana Recognized with ACPN Receiver’s Choice Award
Dana Incorporated was presented with a 2021 Receiver’s Choice Award for its Spicer catalog by the Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN), a community of the Auto Care Association. “The Receiver’s Choice Award is one of the highest honors in the content field, so it is very rewarding to be recognized again this year for our
Dana Names New President for Light Vehicle Drive Systems Business
Dana Incorporated recently announced that industry veteran Byron Foster, who most recently served as Dana’s senior vice president and chief commercial, marketing, and communications officer, will succeed Bob Pyle as president, Light Vehicle Drive Systems. Mr. Pyle announced that he will be leaving Dana, effective July 9, to accept a CEO position outside the mobility
