Huron Capital Partners Completes Recapitalization Of Drake Automotive Group
A provider of branded aftermarket accessories and restoration parts, Drake received investment support from the Detroit-based firm.
Replica Car Manufacturers, Customers And Suppliers Praise New Low Volume Car Manufacturer Legislation
The low-volume provision allows small automakers to construct up to 325 such replica cars a year, subject to federal regulatory oversight. Replica cars resemble production vehicles manufactured at least 25 years ago.
Leading Australian Automotive Manufacturers Establish New Industry Council
Members of the Australian Automotive Products Manufacturers & Exporters Council, which is an initiative of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, aim to successfully prove that Australia’s automotive industry will not die when Ford, Holden and Toyota close their plants in 2017.
I-CAR Honors Jeff Silver With Chairman’s Award
The Chairman’s Award recipient is selected by the executive committee of the I-CAR International Board of Directors, recognizing an individual or organization whose contributions to I-CAR have been significant or extraordinary.
Edelbrock’s Steve Whipple Honored As PWA’s Person Of The Year
The award is voted on by the distributor membership of Performance Warehouse Association for individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the specialty equipment industry.
Victorian MP Visits Dayco At AAPEX 2015
Dayco reports that its Australian office was well-represented at AAPEX 2015 with Managing Director Arnold Mouw in attendance, who also was representing Australia in his role as chairman of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) Automotive Products Manufacturers and Exporters Council. Mouw welcomed Victorian MP Craig Ondarchie, Shadow Minister for Investment and Jobs and Shadow Minister for Trade, to the Dayco stand at AAPEX 2015 on Thursday, Nov. 5.
I Am Still Amazed
Right to Repair was a huge win for all of us in the aftermarket, but storm clouds are on the horizon. The fight over data in our vehicles is about to heat up and the OEs are not going to back down on this one.
Executive Interview With Daniel Schildge, CEO Of CRP Industries Inc.
In today’s AMN Executive Interview, we feature Daniel Schildge, CEO of CRP Industries Inc. In the interview, Schildge brings us up to speed on the company’s acquisition of Atlantic Automotive Enterprises earlier this summer as well as the integration of FERTAN into CRP’s portfolio of brands.
Longtime Industry Marketing Executive Launches New Business
The StaufMan Marketing Group, established by Jeff Stauffer, will offer a wide range of marketing consulting services.
National Pronto Association Holds Fall Shareholders Conference
The event took place Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 and was attended by more than 500 members, vendors and guests.
