American Tire Distributors to Offer Continental Tires
Continental Tire North America (CTNA) and American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) announced July 29 that ATD will begin selling Continental and General brand tires through its national network of distribution centers beginning in August 2004.
eBay Sells Increasingly More Used Cars
Automotive experts laughed when eBay began selling used cars online, but by 9 a.m. every day, eBay sells more cars than a dealership sells in a year. The Detroit Free Press reported Monday eBay sells a sports utility vehicle every nine minutes, while a Ford Mustang sells every 40 minutes.
Register Now for University Forum at AAPEX
The University of the Aftermarket’s University Forum is your chance to tap into critical industry insights that add value to your company and increase your opportunities for career growth. University Forum, held on Sunday, Oct. 31, prior to the start of the annual AAPEX Show.
Executive Interview with Tom Ward, President, Snap-on Diagnostics
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Tom Ward, president of Snap-on Diagnostics, a global business focused on improving technician and workshop productivity around the world. Join us as Ward gives us an inside look at Snap-on Diagnostics, including information on some recently launched products. Ward also talks about the trends and challenges in automotive diagnostics and repair and how the division works to address these issues.
Register Now for University of the Aftermarket’s University Forum at AAPEX
The University of the Aftermarket’s University Forum is your chance to tap into critical industry insights that add value to your company and increase your opportunities for career growth. University Forum, held on Sunday, Oct. 31, prior to the start of the annual AAPEX Show, will feature a number of valuable presentations. Presenters will include industry experts, such as Dave Caracci, John Passante, Bob Moore, Rick Benjamin and Chuck Udell.
Continental Holds Dealer Training Events
Automotive safety systems supplier Continental held dealer training events this week at its Brimley, Mich., Development Center. The training focused on advanced brake systems, including antilock braking systems (ABS), traction control systems (TCS), electronic stability control (ESC) and active rollover protection (ARP). More than 70 dealer personnel were expected to participate in the training sessions.
Pickups Plus Opens New ValuGard Location in Dayton, Ohio
Aftermarket accessories retailer Pickups Plus recently opened a new ValuGard Processing Center in Dayton, Ohio. In May, Pickups Plus, acquired Auto Preservation (AP) which distributes the ValuGard product and service line.
Northwood University and Reynolds University Team to Offer Automotive Certificate Programs
The Reynolds and Reynolds Co. has teamed with Northwood University to provide online automotive certificate programs for parts, service, sales and accounting employees at retail automotive dealerships. Reynolds and Reynolds is an integrated solutions provider for automotive retail management. Through Northwood University, the 12-week automotive certificate program will provide role-based training for new and experienced dealership employees.
DCX Accused of Intimidation
The controversy over DaimlerChrysler AG’s lending policies in Chicago, where the company is under a boycott and sales of the automaker’s vehicles continue to erode, appears to have escalated. Two longtime Chicago automobile dealers accuse DaimlerChrysler of harassing them because they plan to testify in a federal lawsuit on behalf of a former dealer, who accuses the automaker of racist lending policies. They say the company has made unreasonable requests for documents through subpoenas.
Advance Auto Parts Launches Consumer Education DIY Program
Advance Auto Parts has launched a new consumer education campaign which claims that with a little knowledge and confidence, the average consumer can save between $500 and $1,000 a year on car maintenance and repair, simply by doing the work themselves. The Virginia-based auto parts chain recently launched “We’re Ready with Answers,” a program to show vehicle owners how easy it is to become a “do-it-yourselfer.”