Nearly nine of ten female motorists are at least somewhat involved in the decision making process for their household’s vehicle maintenance and repair, according to a new study released by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). "Vehicle Maintenance & The Female Motorist," is an analysis of the attitudes and perceptions...
The National Automotive Radiator Service Association (NARSA) has formed a strategic partnership with Association Headquarters (AH), a Mt. Laurel, NJ, based association management company, which will provide strategic management services to NARSA as well as day-to-day operations of the organization.
The Automotive Communications Council (ACC) elected new officers and members to its board of governors at its recent conference in Hollywood, Fla. Nearly 40 members attended the conference held at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa near Miami Beach. Attendees heard presentations on a range of topics including ad effectiveness...
Exide Technologies is expanding its relationship with NASCAR through a new national radio program. Exide, which markets "The Official Battery of NASCAR," is one of three sponsors of NASCAR Performance Live, a new weekly radio program for NASCAR fans. Created by NASCAR Automotive Aftermarket, the program is a live, one-hour...
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has reached a new milestone as its membership has grown to 5,113 members. TIA membership climbed over the 5,000 mark with the addition of the Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG). With headquarters in Juno, Fla., ITDG is a marketing group comprised of 90 independent tire...
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has created a new educational seminar to address information availability issues for collision repair professionals. The new three-hour seminar, "Electronic Service Information in a Collision Repair Facility," presents automobile manufacturers' collision repair information now available on the Internet. The course will be taught at several...
Beck/Arnley has established a special Marketing Advisory Council to assist with future product, marketing and communication efforts. The new Marketing Advisory Council will include top Beck/Arnley sales and marketing personnel, associates from its marketing agencies and select members of its customer base. The council will meet twice a year to...
American Products Company (APC), a leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer of performance and accessory products, will be featured tonight, Tuesday, May 25, on an episode of the new TLC cable channel series "Overhaulin'." Hosted by legendary fabricator Chip Foose, the show dupes unsuspecting vehicle owners by surreptitiously removing their vehicles and...
For the second year in a row, Delco Remy, a leading supplier of heavy duty vehicle electrical systems, has received the Volvo/Mack Aftermarket Supplier of the Year Award. Volvo/Mack annually recognizes four leading aftermarket suppliers with the award.
Ira Davis has joined ARI as vice president of purchasing and logistics. Davis brings broad experience in purchasing, remanufacturing and distribution to ARI. He comes from Forecast Products where he served as vice president, general manager for the company, with a focus on importing and distribution of automotive components, since...
