Automotive Students Complete More Than 1.4 Million S/P2 Online Tests from CCAR in 2009-10
S/P2 is an e-learning program developed by CCAR, a national not-for-profit organization, to address key safety and pollution prevention issues for automotive repair professionals.
Fifteenth Annual GAAS Looks at the Next Generation of Customers and Employees
The day’s presentations began with three aftermarket service veterans tackling the topic of “How Automotive Repair Service Chains Are Gaining Traction in Today’s Market.” The session was moderated by Barry Soltz, president, AMRA/MAP. Panelists were Joe Biggie, vice president of strategy and development, Just Brakes; Larry Magee, chairman, CEO and president, Bridgestone Retail Operations; and John Warzecha, senior vice president, franchise business development, Midas Inc.
James Leddy of Magnaflow Performance Exhaust Appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers Advisory Council
Leddy is the senior national sales manager responsible for the Under Car/Traditional division for MagnaFlow. He has 25 years of automotive aftermarket industry experience, having started his career with ROL Manufacturing and moving to Midas International before his tenure began at MagnaFlow.
Guest Commentary: Raybestos District Sales Manager Chris Hudson Chimes in on the Rotor Resurfacing Issue
In today’s Guest Commentary, Chris Hudson, district sales manager for Raybestos Brake and Chassis, part of the Affinia Under Vehicle Group, responds to a recent column by Brake & Front End Editor Andrew Markel regarding rotor resurfacing and the recent settlement of the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) case against former Midas franchisee Mike Glad.
The Week in Review (March 15-19, 2010)
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ASE Announces Board Officers for 2010
Also announced were newly elected members to ASE’s board of governors, representing various segments of the industry such as manufacturing, distribution, service employees, service employers and more.
MAP Board for 2009-10 Introduced
The lone new member is Dave Baier (Monro Muffler and Brake), current AMRA chairman, who was installed as the vice chairman of the MAP board.
Activant Honored as R.O. Writer ‘Partner of the Year’ By Progressive Automotive Systems Inc.
PAS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Midas International Corp., selected Activant as its primary parts data provider in 2002.
CCAR Announces Election of Officers, Board Members
CCAR enters its 15th year with new board members and officers.
Advance Auto Parts Names Cathy Hall Vice President, Marketing, DIY
Prior to joining Advance, Hall most recently served as senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Select Comfort Corp.