Superior Industries to Participate in the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Superior Industries International, Inc. (“Superior” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SUP) announced today that Majdi Abulaban, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tim Trenary, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present virtually at the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The presentation will be […]
Motorcar Parts of America Receives Extra Miler Award From AutoZone
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) today announced it received AutoZone’s Extra Miler award for outstanding service at the automotive retailer’s Vendor Summit held virtually this week. The Extra Miler award is presented annually to a select group of AutoZone’s several hundred suppliers who are unfazed by obstacles, go above and beyond […]
PARTS iD, Inc. To Ring Closing Bell At The New York Stock Exchange
CRANBURY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PARTS iD. Inc. (NYSE American: ID) (“PARTS iD” or “Company), the owner and operator of, among other verticals, “CARiD.com,” a leading digital commerce platform for the automotive aftermarket, is pleased to announce that it will ring The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. “In celebration […]
FREYR in Negotiations for Building Battery Production Facilities in the United States
OSLO, Norway & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FREYR AS (FREYR), the Norway-based developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, and Alussa Energy Acquisition Corp. (Alussa Energy), disclosed that FREYR is in negotiations with a major multinational industrial conglomerate (the JV Partner) to potentially develop battery production facilities in North America. This development was noted by FREYR […]
AutoHouse Technologies 2020 Canadian Benchmark Report: Touch Times
Vancouver, British Columbia — AutoHouse Technologies has released its 2020 Canadian Benchmark Report for the collision repair industry, where the company details sales, gross profit trends, cycle times and touch times for the Canadian autobody sector last year. Last week, Collision Repair magazine covered sales, gross profit trends and cycle time. Today, we cover AutoHouse’s […]
Waist Training: GM urges seat belt checks after any collision
Detroit, Michigan – General Motors is urging auto body shops that seat belt checks are essential during every repair, no matter the severity of the collision. “Safety is our overriding priority on everything. and really, every single vehicle, regardless of the severity level or what’s being done, should have a seat belt operational and functional […]
Welcomes of the Week: NOVUS Glass welcomes new facility in Richmond, B.C.
Richmond, British Columbia – NOVUS Glass has welcomed a new location in Richmond, British Columbia. Owner operator Victor Law has been in the automotive business for over 25 years. He got his start operating a gas station that also housed a mechanic shop in Vancouver. In 2005 Law opened a full-scale auto centre in Richmond. […]
Hot Button Issue: GM to build certain models without start-stop feature due to microchip shortage
Detroit, Michigan — Due to the global microchip shortage, General Motors (GM) has decided to build some 2021 full size pickups and SUVs without the feature that turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped at an intersection. The semiconductor chip shortage has greatly impacted the auto manufacturer, so instead of halting production altogether, […]
Beyond the Borders: Fuel efficiency a bigger factor for vehicle buyers in Canada, compared to U.S.
Toronto, Ontario — Even though we’re neighbours, Canadians seek markedly different characteristics when purchasing a new vehicle, compared to U.S. customers. According to the information found in North America’s first-quarter sales, there are vehicles that are exponentially more popular in Canada than in the United States. There are five vehicles that stick out as top […]
Back to the Roots: Ford makes deal with Origin to build carbon-zero vehicle
Michigan, United States — Ford Motor announced a deal with startup Origin Materials aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its vehicles. This new initiative will try to reduce the amount of fossil fuel-based products Ford vehicles require, rather than focusing on emissions – this will offer a more environmentally friendly option without requiring the […]