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Auto Care Association Grassroots Advocacy Panel: Start Small, Tell Your Story

Don’t think your business is too small to influence legislation that affects the auto care industry, attendees of the Auto Care Association’s Better Business Through Grassroots Advocacy panel discussion heard on Monday at AAPEX.

Auto Plus CEO Brent Windom Outlines Company’s Growth Strategy

Auto Plus also recognized its vendor partners during an awards presentation at AAPEX.

Autopromotec 2015 Speaker: The Automotive Aftermarket Marches On

Thursday, during the IAAM15 (International Automotive Aftermarket Meeting 2015), Gianmarco Giorda, the managing director of ANFIA (Associazione Nazionale Fra Industrie Automobilistiche), told attendees that despite the economic difficulties encountered in Italy over the past few years, “the aftermarket is among the few sectors able to maintain positive improvements.”

Autopromotec 2015 In Full Swing In Bologna

Autopromotec kicked off May 20 and continues through May 24.

How Long Before All Jobs Are Divvied Up With Apps?                   

I’m a big believer in the notion that change doesn’t have to make sense for it to happen. And no matter how much we’d like to reverse some changes or at least stop them in their tracks, it happens whether we’re ready for it or not.

Interview: Autologue Celebrates 30 Years

In 1985, Jim Franco bought Autologue Computer Systems and moved the company from New Jersey to Fullerton, Calif. Shortly thereafter, he sold his auto parts stores and moved Autologue to Buena Park, Calif. We recently chatted with Franco to learn the secrets of the company’s success.

The House Is A’Rockin’: Day Two Of The Alliance’s Rock The House III

Four channel partners received awards and another was recognized during an afternoon presentation.

Automechanika Day 3: Endless Opportunities For Networking And Education

Day three of Automechanika was filled with more opportunities to network and learn about cutting-edge technologies, as well as view the latest parts for distribution in the U.S. and elsewhere.

Automechanika Day 2: Educational Opportunities And A Federal-Mogul Press Conference

Visitors to Automechanika are struck by the sheer size of the massive venue. Instead of a single location like visitors to AAPEX are used to, Automechanika is situated among a campus of interconnected buildings, which connects many halls with parts and product displays with conference rooms for learning.

Automechanika Frankfurt 2014 Kicks Off In Germany

The 2014 Innovation Award winners were presented at an opening ceremony in Frankfurt.

Guest Commentary: Have You Ever Asked, ‘Who Is In Authority Here?’

If two or more employees, when questioned, point to the same person above them as the arbiter of all things customer-related, you’ve probably identified a flawed organization.

Executive Interview With Ken Selinger, Aftermarket Director Of Sales And Marketing, Akebono Brake Corp.

Today, we feature an Executive Interview with Ken Selinger, aftermarket director of sales and marketing, Akebono Brake Corp. Selinger talks about Akebono’s involvement in the efforts toward low-copper brake compliance, the company’s recent expansion in Tennessee and more.