Aftermarket eForum: DAY 2 & 3: Breakouts, The Military & Microsoft
The latter half of the Aftermarket eForum brought attendees to hear some breakouts and some views of the aftermarket from the military and a software corporate giant.
Hella Restructures North American Operations
Hella, a supplier of automotive electronics and lighting systems, has restructured its North America operations with the formation of three distinct business units for its lighting, electronics and aftermarket businesses.
Borruso Steps Down As Head of Hella North America
Joseph Borruso has announced he will retire this month from his post as president and CEO of Hella North America. Borruso will continue to serve in an advisory position reporting to the German-based automotive supplier’s board of management and also will assume a non-operational position as president emeritus of Hella’s North American operations.
LIVE FROM GAAS: Day 2
The second day of the 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) in Chicago included an overview of the aftermarket industry’s efforts to reach out the public and Wall Street – via initiatives like the Be Car Care Aware campaign.
MEMA Technology Conference to Showcase Best Aftermarket Extranet Applications
This October, three of the aftermarket’s top extranet Web applications will compete to be named the winner of the 2005 Aftermarket Web Challenge. Sponsored by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Information Services Council (MIS Council), the Aftermarket Web Challenge is the automotive aftermarket’s oldest and most recognized award. The annual contest is held in conjunction with the organization’s annual Fall Conference. According to the MIS Council, the aftermarket has witnessed a surge in the development of extranets by manufacturers in recent years. Due to the increasing development of corporate extranets, the 2005 Aftermarket Web Challenge will focus on these Web applications that connect manufacturers with their customers.
Best Business Practices Slated for Discussion at ADS International Convention & Tradeshow
Practical business and technical best practices will be discussed at the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) International Convention & Trade Show, scheduled to take place Aug. 3-7, at The Wynn Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas. ADS is a non-profit, international trade association with more than 750 members in the United States, Canada, Mexico and 56 other countries. Its primary focus is on the service and technology of diesel fuel injection, governor and turbocharger systems.
Automotive Communicators Honored for Outstanding PR Achievements
The winners of the fourth annual Excellence in Automotive Public Relations Award were honored April 28 at the Spring Conference of the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) held in Dearborn, Mich. The only award of its kind, the Excellence in Automotive Public Relations Award identifies public relations programs that have successfully addressed an automotive-related public relations issue with exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness. The annual award honors complete public relations programs that incorporate sound planning, execution and evaluation.
Record Numbers Attend AAIA Leadership Days; Board Officers Announced
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) reported this week that a record number of people — 380 to be specific — converged upon Huntington Beach, Calif., last week to attend AAIA’s Spring Leadership Days. Volunteer board and committee members, VIP guests and professional staff participated in 28 group meetings and eight social events during the three-day program.
Auto Engineers Figure Future at SAE Conference
Someday, cars will see beyond the road that lies within the headlight beams. They’ll have cameras that detect what is happening all around it. And eventually they’ll talk to each other. Those are the predictions of nine auto executives in charge of safety at automakers and suppliers during a conference held Monday by the Society of Automotive Engineers. The annual conference, which ends Thursday and is expected to attract more than 35,000 people to Cobo Center in Detroit, features ways automakers and suppliers can improve vehicles’ safety, comfort and performance.
APRA To Hold 2005 European Symposium in Amsterdam
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) will hold its European Symposium on June 19-20 at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam. The Symposium will be held during ReMaTec 2005 – the business forum for automotive/truck remanufacturing, rebuilding and distribution.