While the Coronavirus outbreak has forced thousands into unemployment, Prefix Corporation, based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is looking to expand their workforce beginning next week by over 25%, with up to 100 positions being added. The 40-year-old company is in the business of supporting the Automotive, Aviation and Entertainment industries with concept vehicles, prototypes, low… Continue reading Prefix Corp. Adding 100 Jobs
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BorgWarner Opens New High-Tech Lab
BorgWarner is opening its newest high-tech lab at its Noblesville Technical Center in Noblesville, Indiana, the company announced. The technical center, a key facility in BorgWarner’s mission to develop clean, energy-efficient propulsion systems, enables the company to develop, build, test and validate prototypes of its electric product portfolio under one roof, increasing cross-functional collaboration and… Continue reading BorgWarner Opens New High-Tech Lab
Hankook Tire Survey Reveals Most Americans Miss Driving Due to COVID-19
60% say they want to take more trips by car as a result of the pandemic…
Industry Updates: Aftermarket Responds to COVID-19
Aftermarket companies provide updates amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
Tell Us How You’re Doing
Now that shelter-in-place orders are gradually being lifted and non-essential businesses are starting to reopen, we want to know how you’re doing. Were you able to keep your shop open during the shutdown? Is business at your shop starting to pick up? Are there any products or services that have been particularly popular? What are… Continue reading Tell Us How You’re Doing
Tint World Announces Partnership with Antimicrobial Application
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an automotive styling and window tinting franchise, has entered a partnership with BioPledge to offer its EPA-registered, hospital-grade, AntiMicrobial Protection (AMP), the company announced. The partnership is part of Tint World’s ongoing commitment to helping vehicle owners stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 crisis, the company said. “BioPledge is… Continue reading Tint World Announces Partnership with Antimicrobial Application
Champion Oil Decreases MWD Price
Champion Oil, a manufacturer of semi-synthetic and full synthetic motor oils, announced that effective May 19, it will be instituting a price decrease for master Warehouse Distributors (MWD) of branded motor oils, compressor oils, 2 cycle oils, 4 cycle lawnmower oils, bar & chain, transmission fluids, tractor fluids, hydraulic fluids, gear oils, greases and industrial… Continue reading Champion Oil Decreases MWD Price
Can We Please Get Back to Business?
A few suggestions for cranking up the sales…
Quake LED Joins Forces with UVC Light Labs to Combat COVID-19
Off-road light manufacturer Quake LED and UVC light distributor UVC Light Labs have formed a partnership to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the companies announced. The strategic partnership between the Colorado-based LED manufacturer and UVC Light distributor is aimed at getting the proven coronavirus-killing technology into the hands of everyone in the automotive industry by… Continue reading Quake LED Joins Forces with UVC Light Labs to Combat COVID-19
Ziebart Offers ‘Do’s and Don’t’s’ for Car Cleanliness
A vehicle could be a hotbed of germs and bacteria, if not properly cleaned. That’s why Ziebart, a provider of vehicle appearance and protection services, is offering helpful car sanitization tips, including identifying and disinfecting high-touch point areas inside and outside of their vehicles. Currently, select Ziebart locations are offering a free wipe down of… Continue reading Ziebart Offers ‘Do’s and Don’t’s’ for Car Cleanliness
World of Speed Museum to Close Permanently
The World of Speed Motorsports Museum will be closing permanently, according to a statement released by the Oregon museum. The museum has been temporarily closed since March. “Under the Oregon Health Authority’s current guidelines, the museum would fall into Phase Two or Phase Three of the state’s reopening plan, potentially pushing reopening into 2021,” read… Continue reading World of Speed Museum to Close Permanently
U.S. Health Agencies Publish Resources for Reopening Businesses
The Center for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency have published a series of resources for small businesses, including guidance on disinfecting workplaces, how to implement social distancing measures, disinfecting vehicles, educating employees and more. Click on the links below to access the tips, guidelines and best… Continue reading U.S. Health Agencies Publish Resources for Reopening Businesses
Genesis Rolls Out At-Home Shopping Service
Genesis Motor America has launched a new at-home shopping service, ‘Genesis Concierge,’ the vehicle manufacturer has announced. The national “white glove” program kicks off May 11, giving customers their own personal concierge to act as a host and guide throughout the process of shopping and buying a new Genesis. The services include the option of… Continue reading Genesis Rolls Out At-Home Shopping Service
FCA Restarting North American Production
As Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) prepares to resume its North American manufacturing operations, the company has developed and is implementing a comprehensive program of enhanced safety measures to protect employees, their families and the surrounding communities from the spread and transmission of COVID-19 when the plants reopen. “Above everything else, our top priority has always… Continue reading FCA Restarting North American Production
Even in Quarantine, There’s Plenty to Keep Enthusiasts Busy
Automotive columnist and author Rob Siegel is one of many car enthusiasts grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and what it has meant for everyday life, as well as his hobby. But even though he can’t caravan for 17 hours down the East Coast to his favorite BMW rally, Siegel has found that there’s still plenty… Continue reading Even in Quarantine, There’s Plenty to Keep Enthusiasts Busy