Truck Hero CEO to Retire

Truck Hero President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Reminder has announced his plans to retire, the company announced. According to a press release from Truck Hero, the company’s Board of Directors has started the search for its next CEO, and has retained Heidrick & Struggles, a global executive search firm, to assist in the process.… Continue reading Truck Hero CEO to Retire

Tint World Reopens Renovated Illinois Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has renovated and re-opened its Loves Park, Illinois location, the company announced. Owner Danny Shenko, Tint World’s 2017 Franchisee of the Year, has extensively renovated the location serving the greater Rockford area and installed state-of-the-art equipment to enhance Tint World’s service and customer… Continue reading Tint World Reopens Renovated Illinois Location

BMW Revives Retired Paint Colors for Anniversary Edition M3

BMW M is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a limited-edition model exclusive to North America, the M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M, the company announced. Based on the 2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, the M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M will be offered in modern formulations of five paint colors – one from… Continue reading BMW Revives Retired Paint Colors for Anniversary Edition M3

Lear to Acquire I.G. Bauerhin

Lear Corporation today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire I.G. Bauerhin (IGB), a privately held supplier of automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, steering wheel heating, seat sensors, and electronic control modules.

Lear Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire I.G. Bauerhin (IGB), a privately held supplier of automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, steering wheel heating, seat sensors and electronic control modules. Lear will acquire IGB for $149 million, on a cash- and debt-free basis, the company said. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals and… Continue reading Lear to Acquire I.G. Bauerhin

AAM Group Recognizes Suppliers, Contributors

The AAM Group presented awards to nine supplier partners at its recent annual Membership Meeting, held May 10–12 in Frisco, Texas, the company announced. Highlighted by the Partnership and Group Impact Awards, the categories also included Data Quality, Fastest Growing, Manpower Excellence, Marketing Support, Product Innovation, Profit Generator and Shipping Excellence. The AAM Group provided… Continue reading AAM Group Recognizes Suppliers, Contributors

Cahaba Media Group Acquires THE SHOP

Cahaba Media Group has acquired the assets of two business-to-business brands, THE SHOP and RV PRO, from National Business Media, Inc., the company announced. THE SHOP—which includes a print magazine, digital issue, website, daily newsletter, social media and podcast—offers automotive aftermarket professionals insight on trends and products in performance, restyling/aftermarket accessories, hot rods and customization,… Continue reading Cahaba Media Group Acquires THE SHOP

Eleven Engineering Announces Alliance with Audio Components International

Eleven Engineering, a producer of semiconductor products for wireless audio, has formed a new design and development Value Added Partner (VAP) alliance with Los Angeles-based Audio Components International, Inc. (ACI), the companies announced. The VAP agreement creates a resource for both ACI and Eleven’s customer bases for new product development and design of various wireless… Continue reading Eleven Engineering Announces Alliance with Audio Components International