By SEMA News Editors
Ford Offers Employee Pricing to All
Automaker Ford Motor Company has announced special employee pricing to United States citizens for the next two months. The announcement follows recent tariff changes put into place by the Trump administration (more on tariffs here).
See the Ford announcement below for the complete details, including terms and conditions.
We’re committed to America. That’s why Ford and Lincoln are offering employee pricing to everyone in the U.S.
— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) April 4, 2025
The Ford Motor Company. From America, For America.
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In addition, Ford Motor Company has announced that Mike Aragon will join the company as president of integrated services. Aragon is an accomplished technology leader with 25 years of experience building high-growth software and services businesses for major brands.
For more information, visit ford.com.
ORACLE Lighting Breaks Ground on New Warehouse
ORACLE Lighting, an automotive lighting provider, has broken ground on a new facility in Metairie, Louisiana.
The multi-million-dollar investment will double the size of ORACLE's current footprint in Jefferson Parish, where the company is currently headquartered, the company said.
The expansion will retain 30 jobs and create 13 new direct jobs, with the project also generating approximately 400 construction jobs, according to the company.
Construction is expected to be completed in November 2025.
For more information, visit oraclelights.com.
Vintage Air Acquires A/C Solutions
Vintage Air, a manufacturer of high-performance air conditioning systems, has acquired ACS GROUP LLC, operating as A/C Solutions, a California-based provider of plug-and-play A/C kits tailored for European classics.
The acquisition enhances San Antonio, Texas-based Vintage Air's capabilities and expands its reach into BMW, Porsche and other European models, the company said.
"For years, we've had our sights set on breaking into the European car market," said Rick Love, president of Vintage Air. "A/C Solutions' specialized knowledge and reputation for premier quality components and systems make this acquisition an ideal gateway to connect with a passionate segment of enthusiasts we've long admired."
For more information, visit vintageair.com or acsolutions.co.
SPAL Automotive USA Welcomes Tom Longo as North America Aftermarket Sales Manager
SPAL Automotive USA, a provider of cooling solutions with United States operations based in Ankeny, Iowa, has appointed Tom Longo as North America aftermarket sales manager.
Longo brings more than 40 years of experience in the industry and will play a crucial role in driving SPAL's growth and innovation in the aftermarket sector, the company said.
In his new role, Longo will oversee aftermarket sales strategies, develop key partnerships and expand SPAL's presence in the North American market.
For more information, visit spalusa.com.
National Oak Distributors, Integrated Supply Network Merge
National Oak Distributors (NOD), an automotive paint, body and equipment (PBE) wholesale distributor headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Integrated Supply Network (ISN), a Lakeland, Florida-based automotive tool and equipment wholesale distributor, have completed a merger of the two businesses.
The merger will provide customers and suppliers with greater product choice, expanded geographic reach, broader distribution capabilities and access to additional value-added services and solutions, the companies said in a statement announcing the merger.
ISN is a portfolio company of Freeman Spogli, a strategic growth investor in the consumer and distribution sectors. ISN shareholders, including Freeman Spogli, will maintain a minority investment in the merged company.
For more information, visit nationaloak.com or isnweb.com.