Deadline to Enter 2008 Automotive Communications Awards is Sept. 5
The deadline for entries to the 2008 Automotive Communications Awards (ACA) is fast approaching. Entries are due by Friday, Sept. 5. The Car Care Council Women’s Board and the Automotive Communication Council (ACC) applaud those companies and agencies that provide automotive information to consumers and the trade professionals who interact with them on a daily
Executive Interview with Howard Laga, Vice President and General Manager, Penray
Howard Laga serves as vice president and general manager of The Penray Companies Inc., a manufacturer of automotive and heavy-duty chemicals based in Chicago. In this position, he is responsible for managing daily operations for the company. This is a multi-faceted job in which Laga oversees the daily business of Penray and direct the formulation and implementation of short and long-term operational goals to meet business profitability and growth objectives.
The Pulse: What Percentage of Total Sales Come Back as Warranty Returns?
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 warranty returns.
Dana to Sell Corporate Headquarters Facility and Grounds
Dana has reached an agreement to sell its corporate headquarters building and grounds to Health Care REIT, a Toledo-based real estate investment trust, for an undisclosed sum. The sale agreement, which is contingent on the support of state and local authorities, is expected to close by Oct. 1. In conjunction with the agreement, Dana plans to relocate its corporate headquarters staff to its existing Automotive Systems Technology Center located approximately eight miles away in the Toledo suburb of Maumee, Ohio, by mid-2009.
NASCAR Performance Offers Ultimate Car Makeover Sweepstakes
NASCAR Performance, NASCAR’s exclusive automotive marketing program, is inviting NASCAR fans to enter the Ultimate NASCAR Performance Makeover Sweepstakes at www.NASCAR.COM/makeover between Aug. 23 and Oct. 19. The grand prize winner will receive a complete vehicle makeover, courtesy of Goodyear Gemini, with parts provided by NASCAR Performance automotive partners. The winner will also receive apparel and accessories of their favorite driver, a Sprint FanVie and a VIP trip to the final race of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.
The Week in Review (Aug. 18-22, 2008)
By Amy Antenora 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
GM and Navistar Allow Medium Duty Truck MOU to Expire
Due to significant marketplace and economic changes, GM and Navistar have decided not to renew the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that enabled Navistar to purchase GM’s medium duty truck business. The MOU has now expired.
Federal Signal and 3M Launch New Electronic Vehicle Registration Solution
The PIPS Technology subsidiary of Federal Signal Corp.’s Safety and Security Systems Group has entered into a cooperative marketing agreement with 3M Corp. to provide an electronic vehicle registration (EVR) solution to the transportation market segment. EVR is a fully integrated, turnkey solution that incorporates automated license/number plate recognition (ALPR/ANPR) technology from PIPS and passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. The solution can automatically identify vehicles and validate the identity, status and authenticity of the data associated with that vehicle through vehicle registration databases, insurance information, property tax records or other characteristics that may be tied to the vehicle.
Aftersoft Group Appoints Gerald Czarnecki to its Board
NEW YORK and LONDON — Aftersoft Group, a provider of software and services to the automotive aftermarket in the U.S., U.K. and Canada, has announced that veteran turnaround executive, leadership and board governance consultant, Gerald Czarnecki has joined its board effective Aug. 13. Czarnecki will also serve as Aftersoft’s Lead Director. Czarnecki is currently chairman
Bosch Establishes New Filtration Americas Regional Business Unit; David Sholtis Named VP
The Bosch Group has announced the formation of a new regional business unit, Filtration Americas, with David Sholtis as vice president and regional business unit leader. Sholtis comes to Bosch from Honeywell International, where he served for 13 years, the last four as vice president Autolite Brand – Autolite Products.