Automotive Design Legend Chip Foose Presides Over SEMA Public Car Show
Proceeds raised at summer automotive events in Pasadena to benefit two children’s charities.
ACDelco Reinforces e-Commerce Strategies During Fourth Annual eForum
The conference, which took place April 21-23, encapsulated the company’s emphasis on selling obsolescent parts, electronic security, e-training and promotion of Internet sales.
Executive Interview with Jim Franco, CEO of Autologue Computer Systems
In our most recent Executive Interview with Jim Franco, CEO of Autologue Computer Systems, Franco shares his take on the current crisis in the auto industry and what he sees as the many opportunities available for the industry.
ATD Program Marries Traditional Retailing and E-Commerce
American Tire Distributors (ATD) is looking to give independent tire dealers a leg up in competing against online tire retailers.
SEMA Show to Offer 60 Educational Programs for Attendees
Staying competitive in the automotive specialty equipment market amidst today’s challenging economy will be the focus of the educational seminars being held in conjunction with the 2008 SEMA Show. With the SEMA Show taking place Nov. 4-7 in Las Vegas, the SEMA educational program will begin Monday, Nov. 3 and continues daily until Nov. 6. This year’s program includes more than 60 seminars and 100 speakers who will help industry professionals take advantage of this learning opportunity to expand their business knowledge, discover new strategies and understand the trends shaping the future of the industry.
The Week in Review (Aug. 4-8, 2008)
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Activant to Increase Presence at 2008 AAPEX Show
Activant Solutions has announced that it will increase its presence at the 2008 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas this fall based on a significant rise in distributor and jobber meetings and resulting sales of business management solutions during the 2007 show. The company will both increase the size of its AAPEX exhibit (booth #2035) and offer personalized demonstrations of a larger number of aftermarket solutions during this year’s show. This enhanced presence on the AAPEX floor reflects a “sizeable jump” in booth traffic and solutions sales at last year’s event, according to Tom Aliotti, vice president and general manager of the Activant automotive business.
VIDEO FEATURE: Attendees of ACDelco eAction Forum Make E-Commerce a Top Priority
Attendees of ACDelco’s recent eAction Forum in Phoenix, Ariz., heard the organization’s vision for e-business, one that strives for increased efficiency and a significant amount of inventory turns. E-commerce was on the mind of those attending the eAction Forum, held May 12-14, and they have good reason to be interested: This month, ACDelco hit $1 billion in sales that have originated from the organization’s e-commerce systems since they were started in earnest in 2003. While in Phoenix, Counterman Editor Mark Phillips had a chance to speak to a few ACDelco execs and eAction Forum attendees about the event and why e-commerce is critical to success in the aftermarket today.
Carpentier Helmet Auction Raises Nearly $2,000 for Charity Cars Campaign
SAN ANTONIO – The bidding has closed on the auction of a helmet worn by Patrick Carpentier during the April 20 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. The proceeds from the auction, almost $2,000, were donated to the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Charity Cars Campaign. The helmet, a one-of-a-kind scheme, was worn by Carpentier as he took
Survey Says CEO’s are Defined by the Cars They Drive
U.S. employees pay close attention to what their company head drives, with only 10 percent of nearly 3,000 people not knowing, a recent survey has found. BMW was the most popular make driven by C-level executives — executives with "chief" in their title — yet it accounted for only 13 percent of the total, the survey TheLadders.com conducted for USA Today found.