Bridgestone Becomes Official Worldwide Olympic Partner
Bridgestone’s partnership with the Olympics will start immediately and includes activation rights in connection with the Rio 2016 games. In addition, Bridgestone has been given sponsorship rights in Brazil, Korea, Japan and the United States through 2016. In 2017, the company’s activation rights will extend globally.
California, Texas And Florida Lead US In High-Mileage Diesel And Hybrid Passenger Vehicles
Clean diesel car registrations increase 30 percent since 2010, while overall market shows just 3.7 percent increase.
Average Age Of Vehicles Stays Steady At 11.4 Years, According To IHS Automotive
U.S. Vehicles in Operation (VIO) hits record levels at more than 252 million; scrappage rate declines significantly.
CAWA Reports On Status Of California Legislation Impacting Industry
As the California Legislature comes to the middle of its legislative session, CAWA’s legislative team has reported on the status of three legislative proposals impacting the automotive aftermarket industry and CAWA members specifically.
Goodyear Set To Build New North American Plant
It is believed that South Carolina will be the site for the new facility, which will have an initial capacity of some 6 million passenger and light truck tires per year.
Auto Care Association Releases Annual Suite Of Market Intelligence Reports
Now available are the Digital Auto Care Factbook 2015, Digital Auto Care Factbook and Lang Annual 2015, all featuring new content.
SEMA Sends Out Board Of Directors Elections Materials
Online voting takes place now through June 10 and includes four open seats.
Toyota To Establish New North American Headquarters
Manufacturing, sales and marketing, corporate and financial services headquarters to unify in new, shared campus in Plano, Texas. Toyota Technical Center in Michigan to expand as part of increased investment in engineering capabilities.
Stant Receives Multi-Million Dollar, Multi-Year Capless Refueling Business Award
Production of the capless refueling system will span across North America, Europe and China.
Senators Introduce Bill To Reinstate Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Tax cut expired Dec. 31 for third time in five years.