Import Vehicle Community Accepting Nominations For People Awards
The awards will be presented at the Import Vehicle Community Luncheon and Awards Program on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at AAPEX in Las Vegas.
New Import Vehicle Community Congratulates People Award Winners
The winners were Kathleen Schmatz, Auto Care Association, for the Hall of Fame; Steve Hughes, Centric Parts, for the Peter Klotz Person of the Year; Grant Kitching, Walker Products, for the Lifetime Achievement award; and Scott Drozd, FCP Euro, as the Young Executive of the Year.
Centric Parts VP Steve Hughes Named Person Of The Year By Import Vehicle Community
In selecting Hughes for the award, the board recognized his contributions to the entire automotive aftermarket, and in particular how instrumental he was in assisting the industry by closely monitoring labor negotiations earlier this year at West Coast ports and helping collect key industry data on the negative impact of the related slowdowns on the industry as a whole.
AIA Rebrands: Now The Import Vehicle Community
For more than a year, the segment’s leadership has conducted an extensive rebranding initiative, culminating in the formal name change announcement made today during the segment’s annual Awards Luncheon.
Survey: 54% of Gas Vehicle Drivers Ready to Embrace Electric
The study also found that 58% of drivers interested in purchasing or leasing an EV are motivated by environmental concerns.
AAPEX 2022: Import Product & Marketing Award Winners
The awards recognize innovative products and marketing programs designed to serve the import aftermarket.
DMA Sales Wins ‘Best Packaging’ For Import Vehicles
The winning entry was for the newly redesigned Speedy Strut by SenSen retail box.
Akebono Wins ‘Best Problem-Solver’ For Imports
The company was recognized during the Import Vehicle Community Product and Marketing Awards held last week at AAPEX.
2021 Import Product and Marketing Award Winners Announced
Entries are reviewed and judged by a panel of experts representing the automotive aftermarket supply chain.
2021 Import Product And Marketing Awards Program Now Open
The awards will be showcased at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, taking place Nov. 2-4.