Signed Elliott Sadler Helmet Garners Sizable Gift for Charity Cars Campaign
A helmet worn by Elliot Sadler when he took the wheel of the No. 9 Dodge during the Nov. 3, 2007 NASCAR Nationwide (formerly Busch) Series race was auctioned off on Nov. 15 for a winning bid of $1,875. Proceeds will go directly to support Charity Cars Inc. and the 2007 Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Charity Cars Campaign. The Ebay auction opened Nov. 5. The helmet was personally autographed by Gillett Evernham Motorsports team mates Elliott Sadler, Kasey Kahne and Scott Riggs during the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper hospitality event at the Texas Motor Speedway after the race.
Alibaba.com Price Triples on IPO Debut
From United Press International HONG KONG — Shares of Chinese business-to-business website Alibaba.com nearly tripled Tuesday on their initial public offering debut in Hong Kong. The flagship unit of China Alibaba Group, which also runs Yahoo! China, eBay Inc. competitor Taobao, PayPal Inc. rival Alipay and web services business Alisoft, recently raised $1.5 billion when
The Pulse: Average Number of Service Bays at Import Shops is Growing
Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter personnel and professional technicians. This week, using Babcox Research we look at the growth of service bays in import repair shops.
Proceeds from the Auction of Scott Riggs’ Helmet go to Charity Cars Campaign
The bidding has closed on a helmet worn by Scott Riggs during an Aug. 21 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race. The eBay auction opened Aug. 22 with fans starting an early bidding war to own a piece of NASCAR history. The helmet, worn by Riggs as he took the wheel of the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper #10 Dodge, was autographed by the Evernham team member directly after the race.
New Activant Innovation Helps Parts Distributors Generate Revenue from Slow-Moving Stock
Activant Solutions has introduced a web-based solution designed to help automotive and commercial-vehicle parts distributors create and manage large numbers of parts auctions through the eBay Motors online marketplace. The new Activant AuctionExpert solution, developed with insight from eBay Motors, is designed to help traditional parts distributors and jobbers generate revenue from previously slow-moving stock. It can also be used to enhance the presence and efficiency of existing online auctions, the company said.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at Technology’s “Next Big Thing”
In honor of the annual Aftermarket eForum taking place today and tomorrow in Chicago, Ask the Industry this week explores the topic of technology. In our recent Executive Interview with Jim Franco, we asked the Autologue Computer Systems CEO, what he thought was ‘the’ new technology today that is doing the most to help make the aftermarket industry more efficient. Franco’s answer: the Internet. Franco wasn’t the only one to sing the praises of the ‘Net. We asked a number of aftermarket professionals working in the technology arena to answer the same question.
Purchase Kasey Kahne’s Helmet, Support Charity Cars Campaign
The Kasey Kahne Foundation has created an exciting new fundraising event to benefit the 2007 Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Charity Cars Campaign. The entire group of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper shareholders, along with hundreds of parts stores and certified service centers, have allied with The Original 1-800-Charity Cars organization in a massive project to seek, secure, and refurbish vehicles to be presented to more than 500 qualified recipients at grand award ceremonies to be held throughout 2007 in various locations across the nation. To assist in these efforts, the Kasey Kahne Foundation will auction off the helmet he wore during the March 24 NASCAR Busch Series race where he took the wheel of the #9 Dodge sponsored by Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at the Hot Performance Items for 2007
This is the time of year that major corporations, automotive or otherwise, unveil new toys and new technologies for consumers. Keeping with that theme, for this week’s Ask the Industry we asked several aftermarket professionals well versed in the performance and accessories market what they anticipate will be the hot item(s) in the performance segment this year.
More Than 60 Educational Seminars to be Offered at 2005 SEMA Show
More than 60 educational seminars will be offered at the upcoming 2005 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Internet strategies and the psychology of selling are just two of the topics to be discussed during the industry show.
Charity Chopper Proceeds to Benefit Cancer Patients and Hurricane Relief Efforts
Proceeds of the upcoming “Charity Chopper” auction on eBay Motors will now be focused on The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s efforts to address the urgent needs of blood cancer patients in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, according to sponsors of the charity fundraiser.