More Than 450 XL Parts Customers Turn out for Monroe Ride and Drive
More than 450 repair shop owners, service writers and technicians participated in the Monroe Ride-and-Drive technical training experience during the annual XL Parts Open House which took place in early April in Houston. The popular hands-on training experience is part of the Tenneco Technology Tour. The Monroe Ride-and-Drive experience enables automotive professionals to compare the steering, stopping and stability characteristics of late-model vehicles equipped with worn original equipment ride control units and identical vehicles fitted with new Monroe replacement shocks and struts. The program is expected to train more than 7,000 automotive professionals in at least 39 major North American markets this year.
American Axle Strike Tips U.S. Nearer Recession as GM, Suppliers Idle Workers
At the beginning of this year, it seemed like Detroit’s great labor battles were over, after industry-changing deals at the Detroit automakers and the likes of parts giant Delphi Corp. But now, as the UAW strike against American Axle & Manufacturing moves through its second month with no end in sight — talks have been sparse with little progress made on key issues — the auto industry’s latest labor dispute has become about more than wage and benefit cuts for a few thousand workers.
Monroe Releases New Ride Control Catalog
Tenneco has issued a new, tri-lingual Monroe ride control master catalog featuring an extensive offering of shock absorbers, struts, strut assemblies and related components for passenger vehicle and medium-duty applications. The catalog introduces more than 150 new part numbers for domestic and foreign-nameplate applications registered in North America, continuing the brand’s coverage expansion.
Monroe Brings Back Spring Ride Control Promotion for Motorists
MONROE, MI – On April 1, Monroe will bring back its popular Monroe spring promotion, giving motorists extra incentive to replace ride control components. Monroe recommends a safety check on safety-critical components, such as shocks and struts, at 50,000 miles, a replacement guideline established through The Motorist Assurance Program. The “50,000-mile” initiative was put into
Suppliers Gather for First-Ever AASA Vision Conference
Nearly 140 North American automotive aftermarket suppliers gathered in Orlando, FL, Feb. 29-March 1 for the first-ever Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference 2008. “Our members accomplished something very important at our inaugural Vision Conference,” said Steve Handschuh, AASA president and COO. “We’ve laid the basis for future collaboration, for engaging on issues that will make a difference and for which the effort we invest will return to us many times over.”
Rancho Launches Buy Three, Get the Fourth Free Promotion
LONG BEACH, CA – Rancho, a provider of performance suspension products, is bringing back its “Buy 3, Get the 4th Free” promotion this spring, giving outdoor enthusiasts and off-roaders a chance to save on several of the industry’s leading performance shock absorbers. Rancho offers rugged performance for work and play in any on- or off-road
New Monroe Promotion to Help ‘Brake the Bank’
Tenneco’s Monroe brakes brand has announced a new trade promotion that will enable qualifying shop owners, technicians and distributor/jobber salespeople to earn cash cards valued at up to $75 each by relying on the Monroe brakes product line. From now through June 30, qualifying repair providers can receive $25, $50 and $75 Monroe Brakes cash debit cards and 2,000 Tenneco Expert Plus bonus points through the Monroe Brakes “Brake the Bank” scorecard promotion. Each debit card can be used at any of thousands of retail businesses, just like a bank-issued cash card.
Monroe Brakes Announces National Consumer Rebate Offer on Brake Repairs
MONROE, MI – Tenneco has introduced a national mail-in rebate offer that will enable qualifying consumers to save up to $30 on the installation of Monroe brake pads. Now through May 31, the company’s Monroe Brakes “Spring Brake” promotion will enable consumers to qualify for a $15 mail-in rebate with the purchase of one set
David O’Reilly Honored with MEMA’s Triangle Award
David O’Reilly, chairman of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., was presented the prestigious Triangle Award by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) during the O’Reilly Auto Parts National Sales Conference on Feb. 11, in Dallas, TX. For more than 30 years, the MEMA Triangle Award has been presented periodically to that person, persons or organization whom the association’s members choose to honor for selfless contribution to the automotive industry.
Speaker Line-up Announced for AASA Vision Conference
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has announced a stellar line-up of speakers and presentations for its Vision Conference 2008, which begins Friday, Feb. 29, and concludes on Saturday, March 1, at the Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, FL.