Executive Interview with Bill Skok, President of Elgin Industries
In this exclusive interview, Skok talks about a major milestone for the family owned business — its 90th anniversary. He also addresses the lessons his family learned while keeping the business alive during the Great Depression and how Elgin maintains its family oriented principles today.
The Pulse: How Many Tire Dealerships Perform Automotive Service?
Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter personnel and professional technicians. This week, using Babcox Research, we look at the percentage of tire dealerships that perform automotive service and repair.
The Week in Review (April 20-24, 2009)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Executive Interview with Tom Marx, President and Co-Founder of Marx Group Advisors
Tom Marx talks about his newly formed business Marx Group Advisors and also shares his insights on M&A trends and the future landscape of the aftermarket.
AMN Survey: Where Do You See Fuel Costs Heading Over the Next Several Months?
Please take a moment to provide us with your input on current gas price trends.
The Pulse: Average Number of Repair Orders Month by Month
Utilizing data from IMR Inc., this week we look at the numbers for April 2007 through February 2009.
The Week in Review (April 13-17, 2009)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Executive Interview with David Portalatin, Director of Industry Analysis, The NPD Group
In this exclusive interview, Portalatin shares his thoughts on current consumer behaviors as they relate to the motor vehicle industry, and talks about his upcoming presentation at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, which takes place May 6-7 in Chicago.
SURVEY RESULTS: Nearly Three Quarters Believe Right to Repair Legislation Will Benefit from Car Dealership Closings
Last week we asked readers to tell us whether they feel the increase in car dealership closings will have a positive impact on Right to Repair legislation.
Executive Interview with Vic Edelbrock Jr., President and CEO of the Edelbrock Corp.
Vic Edelbrock Jr. talks about the impact that the current economic struggles are having on the performance sector, his passion to remain “Made in the USA” and what he’s learned during his nearly 50 years in the business.
SURVEY RESULTS: Readers Nearly Equally Mixed on Economic Outlook
Poll results show how difficult it can be to clearly predict the economy’s future outlook.
The Week in Review (March 30 – April 3, 2009)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.