NH Parts Plus Store Comes to the Aid of NASCAR Angels
MEMPHIS, TN – Sanel Auto Parts, a Parts Plus Autostore owned by Automotive Supply Associates (ASA) in Concord, NH, recently teamed with the NASCAR Angels TV program to aid in their goal to help provide safe, reliable transportation for deserving motorists. Hosted by former NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace and Shannon Wiseman, a NASCAR.com reporter, NASCAR
Monday, August 20, 2007 AMN News
Monday, August 20, 2007 Hahn Automotive Warehouse to Acquire Prime Automotive Parts Co. Category: Distribution & Service News Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc., a Rochester, NY-based company, and Prime Automotive Parts Co., Inc., a Glendale, NY-based company, have announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Hahn to acquire Prime. Both Hahn and Prime
Executive Interview with Ric Alameddine
This week we talk with Ric Alameddine, vice president of marketing, North American Aftermarket, for Tenneco Inc., manufacturer of Monroe shocks and struts, Monroe premium brakes, Walker exhaust products, DynoMax performance exhaust, Rancho performance suspensions and shocks, and DuPont Car Care appearance and performance chemicals. In our exclusive interview, Alameddine talks about Monroe’s foray into the brake category and how the company keeps its branding and marketing initiatives fresh.
From Counterman.com: Back to School
Mechanics always hear the plaintive cry, “If only I had the tools, I could fix it myself.” Of course, by saying that, the prospective customer implies that the act of acquiring the tool automatically bestows upon him the knowledge of how to do the repair! The same might also be said of today’s often taken-for-granted counter professional.
ArvinMeritor Forms Global Ride Control Business, to Include Gabriel Brand
ArvinMeritor today announced plans to develop its global ride control businesses as an integral part of the company’s overall vehicle stability strategy. This will involve the integration of design, manufacturing and distribution of light-, medium- and heavy-duty original equipment and replacement shock absorbers and struts. The new organization will also include the 100-year old Gabriel light vehicle aftermarket business, previously held in discontinued operations.
Motorist Assurance Program to Launch Aggressive Automotive Trade, Consumer Outreach Initiative in 2007
BETHESDA, MD – The non-profit Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) has announced it will launch an aggressive automotive trade and consumer outreach initiative in 2007 to help build consumer trust and satisfaction with the automotive maintenance and repair industry. MAP President Lawrence Hecker said the campaign will include advertising, editorial placements, public service announcements for broadcast
Executive Interview with Joe Pomaranski, Vice President-Sales for Tenneco’s North American Aftermarket
This week we talk with Joe Pomaranski, vice president-sales, North American Aftermarket, for Tenneco Inc., manufacturer of Monroe shocks and struts, Monroe premium brakes, Walker exhaust products, DynoMax performance exhaust, Rancho performance suspensions and shocks, and DuPont Car Care appearance chemicals. Pomaranski was named vice president of sales, North American Aftermarket for Tenneco Inc. in May of 1999. In this role, he is responsible for sales and customer care activities for aftermarket ride control and emission control business, as well as DuPont Car Care chemicals and Monroe brake products in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Counterman Magazine Presents 2006 Reader’s Choice Awards
Counterman magazine is proud to announce the winners of the 2006 Reader’s Choice Awards, the magazine’s prestigious, annual readership-based recognition program. This year’s winners are: Akebono, Airtex, Bendix, Delphi, Denso, Monroe Shocks, Brakes and Struts, Morse, NAPA Echlin, NGK/NTK and WIX.
Advance Auto Parts and iTunes Partner Up with Free DIY Downloads
The popularity and pull of the iPod has made its way into automotive repair. Advance Auto Parts is now offering free downloads of its video clinics showing instructional car repair information through Apple’s video iPod technology. The partnership with Apple makes downloads available by logging on to www.AdvanceAutoParts.com , clicking the “Know-How” tab, and launching the free podcasts subscription.
Unperformed Maintenance Drops in 2005 to $52 Billion, According to AASA Research
Unperformed maintenance dropped to $52 billion in 2005, according to an upcoming report from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). While the $52 billion represents a drop of $4 billion from 2004 figures, many American vehicle owners are still neglecting many of the vital maintenance and service procedures that their cars and trucks require to operate safely, reliably and fuel-efficiently, according to AASA.