The allure of China is undeniable. Its rising incomes, growing middle class and fast-growing vehicle market all frequently make the news in the United States. Not all the news out of China is positive, however.
Law and Order is an update of some of the most recent federal and state legislative and regulatory issues that could potentially impact the automotive specialty-equipment industry. These include issues affecting small-business owners and their employees.
SEMA News recently had the chance to catch up with long-time automotive restyler Jon Titman of Automotive Essentials, a ProPledge participant. Titman, the company’s vice president of sales and marketing, provided some insights into the services Automotive Essentials offers and how the business has...
The SEMA Show is quickly approaching. Many have already finalized their travel arrangements, booked their hotels, confirmed their credentials and even mapped out their on-site strategy. With so much going on during the week, it’s important to have a list of required reading materials while at the...
Industry news: CV Products hires Mike Newcomb as technical sales rep; Hotchkis Performance moves into a larger facility in Santa Fe Springs, California; Five RimTyme employees pass the SEMA Z5 Custom Wheel & Tire certification exam; Pirelli continues testing its P Zero tire for Formula One...
Chuck Williams, Putco regional sales manager in Texas, died July 23, in San Antonio, Texas. He was 63 years old. Williams was Putco national sales manager in the mid-’90s and rejoined the company as regional sales manager in 2005-2006.
Mobile Electronics and Technology represents one of the fastest-growing segments of the automotive specialty-equipment industry, in part due to long work commutes, road trips and urban sprawl. It features the latest in navigation systems, MP3 players, remote-mounted cameras, satellite TV/radio, DVD...