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Five Minutes With MEYLE’s Carolyn Wiczynski

Every so often, our editorial staff selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better Participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. In this installment of “Five Minutes With,” we get to know Carolyn Wiczynski, director of sales North American for MEYLE AG, a little better.

The Week In Pictures: A Race To Remember

This week we take a look back at a ride of a lifetime for a war veteran, thanks to Pep Boys, and a race to remember as Richmond Raceway honors Federated’s Rusty Bishop at the Federated 400 on Sept. 21. We also take a peek at a few snaps from the Auto Care Association’s recent Legislative Summit and a number of award presentations throughout the industry. Take a look!

The Week In Pictures: National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

If you are like many of us, you are stuck behind a computer monitor busy preparing for AAPEX 2019, which is a mere seven weeks away. But do not fear! AMN is here to keep you in the loop on cool happenings around the aftermarket over the past two weeks. Check it out…

Five Minutes With Brian Wheeler, Vice President Of Business Development And Marketing, Cloyes

Every so often, our editorial staff selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better Participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. In this installment of “Five Minutes With,” we get to know Brian Wheeler, vice president of business development and marketing for Cloyes, a little better.

The Week In Pictures: Making A Wish For A Career In Diesel

From strategic agreements being signed around the globe, to one young man’s lifelong wish to be a Diesel Tech coming true, the aftermarket is filled with smiling faces these days.

American Powertrain Announces New Pro-Fit 5- And 6-Speed System For 1978-1987 GM G Body Vehicles

Designed around the TREMEC TKO 5-speed and the dual overdrive Magnum 6-speed transmissions, the Pro-Fit kits features a custom adjustable cross member, custom high-strength driveshaft, trans mount, offset shifter and speedo solution.

The Week In Pictures: From Chili Cook-Offs To The New York Stock Exchange

A number of fantastic car shows took place over the past several weeks, thanks to Federated Members. The Car Cruises benefited Toys for Tots. In other parts of the U.S., Automotive Parts Headquarters held its annual Chili Cook-off, which netted $257,000 for a local Wisconsin nonprofit organization to assist adults with disabilities, and three of SMP’s largest customers took Chairman Larry Sills out to lunch after he and the SMP leadership team rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, in honor of SMP’s 100th anniversary this year.

Five Minutes With Meagan Moody, Marketing And Communications Manager, ZF Aftermarket

Every so often, our editorial staff selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better. Participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. In this installment of “Five Minutes With,” we get to know Meagan Moody, MSIMC, AAP, marketing and communications manager for ZF Aftermarket at ZF Group.

The Week In Pictures: Take Me Out To The Ballgame

We are in the dog days of summer and aftermarket professionals are taking full advantage – whether its attendees of the recent National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Instructor Training Conference held in Frisco, Texas, heading to a baseball game featuring the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, to Federated member P&F Automotive Warehouse hosting another great “Get Dirty with Kenny” outing for its customers, vendors and employees at the Yakima Speedway in Yakima, Washington.

The Week in Pictures: From Tech Conferences In Texas To ‘Pet Projects’ In The Windy City

Earlier this month some of the industry’s leading automotive instructors gathered in Frisco, Texas, to talk about educating the next generation of techs. Meanwhile, at BPI headquarters in Illinois, interns put their passion into a real “pet project.” In addition, Federated members across the country continued to enjoy “Get Dirty With Kenny” experiences in Washington and Idaho. To see all the excitement, check out our photo gallery of recent events.

The Week in Pictures: Distribution Pros ‘Get Dirty With Kenny’

Summer has finally kicked into high gear and aftermarket professionals from coast to coast are reaping the benefits. Distribution pros in Milwaukee and Canada recently enjoyed “Get Dirty with Kenny” events with dirt track racing legend Kenny Schrader, courtesy of Federated Auto Parts. Meanwhile in Orlando, Florida, ISN held its 17th annual Tool Dealer Expo with much fanfare, and MEMA/AASA attends the 2019 INA PAACE Automechanika in Mexico. Click on the images below to check out the action!

Five Minutes With Stephen Albert, Senior Product Manager, Turbo Chargers, BBB Industries

Every so often, our editorial staff selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better. Participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. In this installment of “Five Minutes With,” we get to know Stephen Albert, senior product manager, Turbo Chargers for BBB Industries.