News By Topic: Parts Dealers

Valentine's Concourse Carnauba Wax Goes Global

Mar 30, 2009

Belfast, Northern Ireland March 26, 2009; Launched exclusively for sale in the United Kingdom in November 2009, Valentine's Concours Carnauba wax received immediate praise from motoring press, detailing professionals and individual customers. Despite restricting sales initially to the United Kingdom and Ireland, the co ... Continue reading

Rolf Koerfer Elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Continental AG

Mar 27, 2009

The Supervisory Board of Continental AG, Hanover, elected the lawyer Rolf Koerfer as its new chairman at an extraordinary meeting on Friday in Hanover. The 51-year-old thus succeeds Dr. Hubertus von Grünberg, who resigned on March 6. ... Continue reading

Statement from the Chairman of Valeo's Board of Directors

Mar 26, 2009

Pascal Colombani, Chairman of Valeo's Board of Directors, declared:"At its meeting of 20 March 2009, the Board of Directors of Valeo deliberated on Thierry Morin's termination compensation, taking into account his 20 years with Valeo, including 8 years as Chairman & CEO, his contribution to the development of the Group ... Continue reading

Continental Intensifies Cooperation with the Leibniz Universitat Hannover

Mar 25, 2009

Continental AG, Hanover, and the Leibniz Universität Hannover are systematically expanding their cooperation: The president of the university, Dr. Erich Barke, appointed this Wednesday Continental manager Dr. Jorge Lacayo-Pineda as honorary professor of the university. The Head of the Expert Field Material Evaluation ... Continue reading

Valeo's Board of Directors: Departure of Thierry Morin, Appointment of Jacques Aschenbroich

Mar 23, 2009

Valeo's Board of Directors, which met on 20 March 2009, announces the departure of Thierry Morin who is leaving his post as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. This decision comes as a result of strategic differences and the will of the Board to change the Group's governance structure. ... Continue reading

Continental Wins Georgia Tech Prize

Mar 23, 2009

Continental has once again been cited for its international university project 'Global Engineering Excellence' [GEE]. The Georgia Institute of Technology has honored the ambitious project with its Work Abroad Employer of the Year Award in Atlanta (USA). Previously in the USA, the National Society for Experiential Educa ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Moves Parts Service to New State-Of-The-Art Warehouse in Tamworth

Mar 18, 2009

Kia Motors is moving its parts operations to a new state-of-the-art warehouse in Tamworth, Staffordshire that will support its entire UK dealer network. Having experienced consistent sales growth year on year, the car manufacturer will be transferring its parts inventory to a larger warehouse, managed by Mobis, in May. ... Continue reading

Landmark Deal a Major Coup for British Automotive Engineering Industry

Mar 17, 2009

In a deal described as a major coup for the British automotive engineering industry, Torotrak plc has secured a landmark global licensing agreement with the world's leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty automatic gearboxes for the commercial vehicle sector, Allison Transmission, Inc. ... Continue reading

Continental Strongly Refutes Allegations

Mar 17, 2009

Continental AG, Hanover, is defending itself from unjustified criticism of its decision to adjust production in the European tire plants to the dramatic market development. "We are respecting the laws and collective bargaining agreements and are keeping promises we made to employee representative groups," the Executive ... Continue reading

Continental Named Best For Safety - Fast Car Awards Recognise ContiSportContact 3

Mar 16, 2009

Continental has won a coveted award from the UK's no1 modified car magazine, Fast Car. Announced in this month's magazine, Continental's ContiSportContact 3 took the top spot in the Best for Safety category. ... Continue reading

German Automotive Supplier To Set Up Operations in Saltillo, Mexico

Mar 16, 2009

European plastic injection molded parts manufacturer to produce components for North American market. TUCSON, Ariz., March 16 -- AKT Altmarker Kunststoff-Technik GmbH of Gardelegen, Germany has signed a contract with The Offshore Group of Tucson, Arizona for the provision of outsourced manufacturing support, or "shelte ... Continue reading

Continental Moves to Adjust to Persistently Weak Tire Markets in Europe

Mar 11, 2009

A steep drop in original equipment sales and a marked deterioration on replacement markets have resulted in production overcapacities for passenger and commercial vehicle tires at Continental AG in Hanover, Germany. In view of the steadfastly dire market trend, the company expects that its tire plants in Europe alone w ... Continue reading

AutoBild: ContiPremiumContact 2 Test Winner - Very Good In All Safety Aspects

Mar 11, 2009

The ContiPremiumContact 2 came away as the test winner and was rated 'exemplary'; another tyre model achieved exactly the same overall marks. However, the all-season tyre tested only gained the rating 'satisfactory but with reservations', because of weaknesses in braking performance on wet and dry roads. The editors ad ... Continue reading

New Volkswagen Genuine Parts Distribution Centre Opens in Australia

Mar 9, 2009

The distribution centre has doubled Volkswagen's parts storage capability which will enable more efficient distribution of genuine parts to Volkswagen Passenger, Volkswagen Commercial, Skoda and Audi dealers. It will primarily service Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Na ... Continue reading

Continental Voted the Top Brand For 2008 And No. 1 in The Summer Tyre Test

Feb 25, 2009

In the recent summer tyre test run by the German magazine 'Auto Zeitung', the ContiPremiumContact 2 took first place. At the same time, over 22,000 readers of this motoring magazine voted Continental the best tyre brand. ... Continue reading