Financing Option Allows SEMA Show Exhibitors to Extend Payments
Program suspends 43-year rule requiring exhibitors to be paid in full before show time.
Automotive Design Legend Chip Foose Presides Over SEMA Public Car Show
Proceeds raised at summer automotive events in Pasadena to benefit two children’s charities.
FRAM Brand Launches Industry-First Engine Protection Rating System for Its Oil Filters
By utilizing the International Organization for Standardization’s test method that measures a filter’s dirt holding capacity and filtering efficiency, FRAM engineers have demonstrated measurable engine protection results for its line of premium oil filters.
Hino Trucks Partners With Outcast Kustoms of Trick My Truck
Hino’s relationship with Trick My Truck dates back to the 2008 Mid America Truck Show.
Aftermarket eForum Approved for University of the Aftermarket AAP and MAAP Credits
BETHESDA, Md. – The upcoming Aftermarket eForum has been approved for continuing education credits (CEU) by Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket. The 2008 Aftermarket eForum is scheduled for July 14-16, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. Aftermarket eForum attendees will earn 1.0 CEUs toward the Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket
Forward-thinking Distributors to Take Center Stage for 2008 Aftermarket eForum
BETHESDA, Md. – Distributors who have made innovation and technology key parts of their growth strategy will take center stage during the 2008 Aftermarket eForum. The panel session titled “Leading Innovators in Distribution" will be held from 4:15 to 5:15 pm on Tuesday, July 15. “Learn More, Earn More: Techniques & Tools for Growing Your
Executive Interview with David Mestdagh, Director, North American Aftermarket Business, Continental Automotive Systems
David Mestdagh is director of North American aftermarket business for Continental Automotive Systems. He is responsible for overall business strategy, product quality, and performance; as well as development of effective sales and marketing activities in North America for the Continental, ATE, and VDO brand of products. Join us as Mestdagh brings us up to speed on Continental’s plans for the future, following last year’s acquisition of Siemens VDO.
2008 Aftermarket eForum Set For July 14-16
BETHESDA, MD – “Learn More, Earn More: Techniques & Tools for Growing Your Business” is the theme for the 2008 Aftermarket eForum. Now entering its eighth year, this year’s event will be held July 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. Scott Luckett, vice president for technology standards and solutions at AAIA, will provide
Latest in Fuel Efficiency, Safety Technology on Display Next Week at MEMA’s DC Ride and Drive Event
Motor vehicle parts suppliers will demonstrate the latest technologies to improve vehicle safety and fuel efficiency at the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (MEMA) second annual Ride and Drive, slated for Thursday and Friday, Oct. 4-5, at RFK Stadium, Parking Lots 6 and 7, in Washington, D.C. Members of Congress, federal agency officials, congressional staff and the media will have the opportunity to test drive vehicles and see displays relating to vehicle safety and fuel efficiency, according to Bob McKenna, MEMA president and CEO.
Herman Trend Alert: The Future of Customer Loyalty
Driven by consumer behavior, in the future, we will see some interesting changes in the field of customer loyalty programs. The megatrend towards globalization will have two major effects. First, international borders will no longer be the dividing lines that we see today. We will see more worldwide and macro-regional programs, as opposed to today’s that are country-centric. Second, globalization will mean that customer loyalty will be more difficult to develop, because consumer values are shifting.