VDO REDI-Sensor Wins 2011 AIA Industry Awards for Best New Product
Recent additions of key Asian vehicle validations help garner prestigious import award.
Executive Interview Odd Joergenrud, Regional President, North America, Robert Bosch LLC
In today’s Executive Interview, Odd Joergenrud, regional president, North America, Automotive Aftermarket, Robert Bosch LLC, shares with aftermarketNews an update on Bosch’s recent acquisition of Taiwan’s Unipoint and its latest partnership with NASCAR, in addition to talking about the important roles that R&D and IPR management play at Bosch.
The AMN Week in Review (Dec. 12-16, 2011)
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Trico Products’ Radio Campaign, Website Recognized at 2011 Automotive Communications Awards
The company was recognized for its Fall 2011 radio campaign and revamped website at a ceremony held during AAPEX 2011.
The Top 10 Personnel Stories of 2011
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the eighth annual AMN Year in Review series. We will take a look back at what you, our loyal readers, found to be the most compelling and important news stories, interviews and articles of the past year. Results are based purely on viewership,
Heri Automotive Receives Automotive Communications Award for Corporate Image Campaign
The award was presented during the Car Care Council Women’s Board reception, which took place during the 2011 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) last month in Las Vegas.
Executive Interview with Max Dull, Vice President and General Manager, Beck/Arnley
Max Dull began his aftermarket career in 1979 as manager of an automotive repair facility. Since that modest beginning, he has been a general manager of an automotive warehouse distributor, a marketing manager, a product manager and has held a variety of management positions in logistics, global sourcing and distribution operations. In 2005, Dull formed Heritage Equity Group and purchased Beck/Arnley, becoming the company’s president and CEO. After successfully restructuring Beck/Arnley, Dull and Heritage Equity Group sold the operation to Uni-Select, Inc., at which time, Dull returned to his role of vice president and general manager. In today’s interview, Dull talks about Beck/Arnley’s new line of fluids for foreign applications and provides his thoughts on the changes in the foreign nameplate market today.
Automotive Lift Association Announces New Officers and Directors for 2012
ALI members re-elected Douglas Grunnet of Stertil KONI USA as chairman of the board of directors.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. Presents Bosch Iridium Edition Mustang RTR to Sweepstakes Winner
Winner James Casity Sr. from Stockton, Calif., takes the keys to his new Mustang.
Bosch Introduces Customized Digital Menu Boards for Bosch Service Centers
According to Bosch, these menu boards provide a modern alternative for delivering critical information to the customer and building on the brand recognition of the Bosch Car Service network.