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Bridgestone Facility Earns Sustainability Certification

The Bridgestone Americas Aiken County Passenger/Light Truck Radial tire plant has earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition, the company announced. The plant received the recognition for its transparency and traceability of sustainable raw materials including bio, bio-circular and circular-based material to replace synthetic rubber, the company said. “Step by step, we… Continue reading Bridgestone Facility Earns Sustainability Certification

Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E

As of next season, leading global tire maker Hankook Tire will be the new and exclusive technical partner and tire supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Hankook Tire will take over as the new and exclusive technical partner and tire supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the company announced. The new Hankook iON race tire has been developed in close cooperation with the racing series and is aimed at meeting the sustainability needs of Formula E and the… Continue reading Hankook Named Official Tire Supplier of Formula E

AAM Group Names 2022 Scholarship Recipients

The AAM Group has revealed the recipients of the 2022 AAM Scholarship, the organization announced. The educational aid program was established to support full-time employees (and their families) of AAM member warehouses in the pursuit of their educational goals at a two-year community college or technical school or a four-year college at the undergraduate, graduate… Continue reading AAM Group Names 2022 Scholarship Recipients

MAE Delivers Test Stands to EV OEM

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, has delivered the third of three functional test stands for a major original equipment manufacturer of battery electric vehicles (BEV), the company announced. The BEV manufacturer contacted MAE to design and build three different pieces of testing equipment: an end-of-line chassis… Continue reading MAE Delivers Test Stands to EV OEM

Auto Care Association Appoints New Senior VP

The Auto Care Association has added Lisa Foshee to its government affairs team, the organization announced. Foshee will hold the role of senior vice president, government affairs and general counsel. In her role, Foshee will provide leadership and direction for the association’s federal and state legislative and regulatory efforts, the organization said, including educating legislators… Continue reading Auto Care Association Appoints New Senior VP

Meyer Distributing Adds ATV TEK to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added ATV TEK, a brand of accessories for ATVs and side-by-sides, to its line card, the company announced. “We’re excited to announce that ATV TEK/UTV TEK brand can be found in the Meyer Distributing catalog of products,” said Chris Schenck, founder of ATV TEK/UTV TEK. “ATV TEK/UTV TEK is a brand leader… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds ATV TEK to Line Card

SEMA Launch Pad Competition Announces Finalists

Five finalists have been selected to advance in the 2022 SEMA Launch Pad Competition, SEMA announced. During the competition, participants pitch new products or services for the automotive aftermarket. Dustin Golat, co-owner of GolaTTaylor Tools; Jacob Hawksworth, CEO of Hypercraft; Susan Pieper, founder and CEO of DMOS Collective Inc.; Kevin Robinson, president of TRAC LLC;… Continue reading SEMA Launch Pad Competition Announces Finalists

Dana Wins PACE Award for Electrified Propulsion System

Dana Incorporated has earned a 2022 Automotive News PACE Award for its for Spicer Electrified Complete Battery Electric e-Propulsion and e-Power System, the company announced. Now in its 28th year, the PACE Awards program recognizes suppliers for innovative technologies, and  Dana earned the award following an extensive review by an independent panel of judges, including… Continue reading Dana Wins PACE Award for Electrified Propulsion System

Work Truck Solutions Names New CEO

Aaron Johnson Lecturer Business Information Systems Department (BSIS) Headshot photographed on Friday, April 8, 2022 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)

Work Truck Solutions has tapped Aaron Johnson as its new CEO, effective immediately, the company announced. “I am pleased to accept the privilege of serving our customers; as always, we are grateful for their business,” said Johnson. “This transition is designed to drive our growth; it provides continuity of leadership while at the same time… Continue reading Work Truck Solutions Names New CEO