The Week in Pictures: From Congressional Visits To Trade Missions To Columbia
It may be summertime in the Northern hemisphere, but the automotive aftermarket isn’t slowing down. From KYB hosting congressional representatives at its manufacturing facilities, to the Auto Care Association hosting trade missions to Columbia, and Dill Air Controls’ 110th anniversary and more, this industry is staying strong and staying busy this summer. Take a look!
FCA Withdraws Merger Proposal To Groupe Renault
FCA initially submitted a 50/50 merger proposal to Group Renault on May 28. Political conditions in France were cited as a reason for the change of course.
Autopromotec 2019: Snapshots From Day 2 On The Show Floor
Babcox Media’s Don Hemming captures highlights from the show floor, Day 2 at Autopromotec 2019 in Bologna, Italy. He is attending the event as part of the Italian Trade Agency – Chicago Office Delegation, which also organizes B2B meetings throughout the week between American buyers and Italian companies.
NHTSA To Extend Record Retention Requirements For Vehicle And Tire Manufacturers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to require manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child-restraint systems to retain records for 10 years rather than five.
Editor’s Note: AMN On Holiday
We will not be distributing our e-newsletter on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Our normal delivery schedule will resume on Tuesday, May 28. The staff of aftermarketNews wishes you and your loved ones a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day holiday.
Autopromotec 2019: Day 1
For 2019, the AutopromotecEDU educational program is offering talks with prominent market leaders, who will offer tips and suggestions to participants to help optimize, innovate and expand their businesses. Here, Babcox Media’s Don Hemming captures a few moments from Day 1 in Bologna. He is attending the event as part of the Italian Trade Agency – Chicago Office Delegation, which also organizes B2B meetings throughout the week between American buyers and Italian companies.
RNR Tire Express’ Annual Mother’s Day Car Giveaway Honors Three ‘Super Moms’
The moms were presented with a Ford Fusion and two Buick Encores. In addition to the national car giveaway, RNR franchisees across the nation teamed up to collectively give away 25 sets of tires to mothers recognized as runners-up in the nationwide contest.
AMN Executive Interview With Fletcher Lord, Jr., Chairman Of Crow-Burlingame
One hundred years ago this June, W.R. “Bob” Crow founded Crow-Burlingame. What started as a small, family owned automobile accessory company is today the second-largest privately held auto parts distribution business in the nation. Its leader, Fletcher Lord Jr., grandson of Bob Crow, is in the process of passing the torch to the fourth generation of his family into the Crow-Burlingame business and as he does so, he sits down with aftermarketNews to impart some of the sage wisdom he has gathered in his nearly six decades in the aftermarket.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Announces DENSO As Recipient Of 2019 Receiver’s Choice Award
The 2019 award was presented by Alliance’s Vice President and Chief Information Officer Dale Hopkins and Business Intelligence Manager Ethan Love.
Off-Highway And Equipment Data Now Available In The Vehicle Configuration Database
The Auto Care Association in partnership with Power Systems Research has announced an Off-Highway and Equipment expansion of catalog standards to include non-automotive products.
US Rep. Jackie Walorski Named MEMA Industry Champion
Rep. Walorski has led a vocal opposition against the threat of Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and auto parts and other issues critical to automotive aftermarket suppliers.
Rick Guirlinger To Give Northwood Commencement Address
Guirlinger has spent more than 40 years in the automotive aftermarket, serving in such roles as controller, treasurer, vice president and CFO for companies including Parts Warehouse Company and General Parts International Inc., and its various former subsidiaries including WORLDPAC and CARQUEST.
