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Source: Motor Age

Toyo-sponsored drag racing duo don championship crowns

November 16, 2009

Team Toyo drivers Gary Forkner and Thomas Bayer have each won Division 7 championships in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series while competing on Proxes Drag Slicks.

Source: Motor Age

Toyota expands service support for independent repair facilities

November 16, 2009

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) has released new service resources for the independent repair community, which the company says improves upon the Toyota/Lexus/Scion technical information Web site, with new functionality.

Source: Motor Age

DENSO, DuPont Automotive co-develop eco resin

November 16, 2009

The plant-derived resin radiator end tank, which can be found in some 2009 Toyota Camrys, has just earned the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Environment Category from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division for Toyota and partners DENSO and DuPont Automotive.

Source: Motor Age

Leather seats a top priority for some car owners

November 16, 2009

While your customers are concerned about brakes, engine performance and oil changes when they come to see you, that's not even close to the top of the list they're looking at otherwise. CarMax, Inc. recently came out with the top 10 vehicle features searched for on carmax.com in October. Leather seats top the list as the most desired feature among carmax.com consumers.

Source: Motor Age

Hankook appoints new president of Hankook Tire American Corp.

November 16, 2009

Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. has named Soo Il Lee its new president for Hankook Tire America Corp. (HanAm), effective Dec. 1, 2009. In addition to his duties as HanAm president, Lee will also serve as COO for the company?s business operations throughout the Americas including the overall growth and marketing strategies for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America.

Source: Motor Age

Hennessy Industries names worldwide sales VP

November 16, 2009

Hennessy Industries has announced the promotion of Mike Wilcox to vice president sales worldwide. He formerly was vice president sales North America.

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