Data Did You Know – The chip shortage continues to play havoc with auto and light truck sales in the US. In September, there were 12.2 million vehicles sold (at a seasonally adjusted annual rate). Other than the lockdown months, these are the lowest levels since the tail-end of the Great Recession in 2008-2011.
Nearly 3,400 registrants attended STX, which was hosted in Nashville, April 24-28, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
Advance Auto Parts and Worldpac, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advance, concluded its 2024 Supplier & Training Expo (STX) with record-breaking participation from repair shop owners, auto technicians, supplier partners and other attendees.
Nearly 3,400 registrants attended STX, which was hosted in Nashville, April 24-28, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Attendees participated in three days of automotive training totaling 24 hours of class time, a supplier expo, keynote speakers and networking, before a celebratory event at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville, featuring a concert by multiple-time award-winning country music group, Little Big Town.
Children of TBC employees learned about tires, and even ate lunch with the company’s new CEO, Don Byrd.
Sales in Q1 2024 were $1.61 billion as compared to $1.49 billion in the first quarter of 2023, favorably impacted by volume and mix, AAM said.
The conference theme of the “Backstage Pass” is more than just a theme; it is a promise to provide attendees with an exclusive look into the innovative strategies, cutting-edge technologies and creative ideas shaping the future of automotive communications.
At the upcoming WIN Annual Conference in Newport Beach, California, the new 2024-2025 WIN Executive Committee and board members will be formally presented.
SEMA has announced the newest members of its Hall of Fame: Chris Kersting, Jack Priegel, Les Rudd and Jon Wyly.
The event will take place October 13-15, in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
NMG said the C&M Auto Parts location will offer a complete range of general repair products, catering comprehensively to the diverse needs of the local market.
GSP said 14 new CV axle part numbers are in stock and ready to ship.
