Executive Interview With Steve Bieszczat, Senior Vice President, Automotive And Marketing, Epicor
In today’s Executive Interview, Bieszczat discusses the critical role of modern software solutions in a successful distribution business, and offers up his thoughts on the role of e-commerce in retail today.
AMN Executive Interview: Federal-Mogul’s Martin Hendricks Discusses New Breakthrough In Ceramic Friction Technology
Martin Hendricks is vice president and general manager, braking, Federal-Mogul and Wagner Brake Products, with responsibility for OE and aftermarket brake friction operations. Wagner Brake recently announced a breakthrough in ceramic friction technology that meets impending environmental requirements for copper content while reportedly also enhancing brake performance. In today’s AMN Executive Interview, Hendricks offers more details on the announcement.
Automotive Technology Offers High-Tech Career Paths, Says ASE
The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics lists automotive technicians as one of the top 20 jobs with relatively high median earnings and the potential for significant job openings over the next decade.
Executive Interview with Mike Schwab, Vice President, Aftermarket Division, NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc.
Schwab, a 20-year veteran in the aftermarket, has been with NGK since 1989 and previously served as director of sales and marketing for North America. Here, Schwab talks about the company’s new OEM-blended oxygen sensor program, and the benefits of being an OEM supplier. Schwab also brings us up to speed on NGK’s thriving social media efforts and the expansion of the company’s aftermarket staff.
DARPA Announces Experimental, Crowd-Derived Combat-Support Vehicle (XC2V) Design Challenge
Entrants can win up to $10,000 and see their design concept become a fully functioning vehicle.
Executive Interview: Jim Graninger, Vice President, Regional Business Unit, Bosch Diagnostics
Bosch’s Jim Graninger brings to automotive service more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, including over 20 years in the aftermarket arena. Before joining Bosch, he was Vice President and General Manager of Rexnord Industries, LLC, and prior to that, served in several vice president level roles with Snap-on, Inc., including their diagnostics business. Jim’s successful career includes international assignments in Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands as well as international responsibilities for Asia, Australia and Latin America. In this executive interview, Graninger discusses the vital importance of diagnostics in automotive service today and tomorrow, and how Bosch Diagnostics is prepared and uniquely qualified to meet this challenge.
Executive interview with Ed Rammel, Vice President of Marketing, Dayco Products Inc.
Ed Rammel is the vice president of marketing for Dayco Products LLC. In this capacity, he is responsible for all marketing activities for the automotive aftermarket including, product management, sales administration, purchasing, product research and development, cataloging, communications, sales automation and intellectual properties. In today’s Executive Interview, Rammel speaks about technology in the aftermarket, data standards and association initiatives like OptiCat and the SEMA Data Pool.
NASCAR-Sanctioned Online Racing Begins
iRacing.com is home to five NASCAR series.
Q&A With J.D. Power and Associates’ Gary Dilts: The Auto Industry Recovery — One Vehicle Launch at a Time
Gary Dilts, senior vice president of global automotive operations for J.D. Power and Associates, provides an interesting perspective on the industry, having spent more than 30 years in the car business
Four Out of Five Americans to Keep Current Cars Longer than Planned, According to Research
Survey conducted by Driverside.com and Kelton Research shows bright spot for auto repair industry.