Executive Interview: Bill Haas, Vice President, Education and Training for ASA, to Speak at Upcoming Global Symposium
In advance of his upcoming presentation at the 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in May, Haas talks to aftermarketNews about the importance of preparation today as new vehicle technologies are brought forward at a rapid pace.
SURVEY RESULTS: Majority of Readers are Against Card Check
The bill was introduced in the House earlier this month with 223 co-sponsors; it was introduced in the Senate with just 40 co-sponsors.
The Pulse: Use of Premium Vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
After a slight drop in usage of premium parts in December, we see that number come back up to a level consistent with previous months in 2008.
Executive Interview: BB&T Capital Markets Tony Cristello Gives us a Sneak Peek at His Upcoming GAAS Presentation
In this week’s Executive Interview, BB&T’s Tony Cristello gives us a look at the aftermarket’s financial health from Wall Street’s perspective. He also gives us a taste of what he’ll be talking about at the 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, which takes place May 6-7 in Chicago.
U.S. Treasury Announces Auto Supplier Support Program
Ernst & Young financial expert Mike Hanley recommends suppliers carefully review contracts to be sure they can comply with government requirements, before applying for assistance.
The Week in Review (March 16-20, 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.
SURVEY RESULTS: Still Early Days When it Comes to Telematics
Telematics has been a hot topic in the automotive aftermarket over the past year, as the automotive industry looks to reinvent itself and promote the industry as one that can create safer and more technologically advanced vehicles.
Executive Interview: Northwood’s Dr. Tim Nash Talks about the New Aftermarket Executive MBA Program
In this exclusive interview, Northwood’s Dr. Tim Nash shares details of the new Aftermarket Executive MBA program, which begins in May.
The Week in Review (March 9-13, 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 Andrew Coccari, Director of Global Marketing, Filtration, Honeywell Consumer Products Group
In this exclusive, Executive Interview Coccari shared with aftermarketNews how the company utilized marketing strategy and consumer research to develop the new FRAM Advantage program.
Executive Interview with Pete Kornafel, Chairman of the GAAS Scholarship Committee
Throughout his career, Pete Kornafel has been a passionate advocate for students pursuing careers in the aftermarket industry and he and his wife Lorraine make a ‘hobby’ of funding college scholarships. For that reason, no other aftermarket executive is better suited to the role of chairman of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee than Pete Kornafel.The 2009 GAAS will take place May 6-7 in Chicago. Today, Kornafel shares a little bit more about the scholarship program — how far it’s come, and how much more can be done, as well as how you can get involved.
SURVEY RESULTS: Seventy-three Percent Expect Industry Consolidation to Increase
Are we headed for another wave of consolidations?