No Recession at 1-800-Radiator
1-800-Radiator says growth is coming from the strength of the franchise network and its owners.
New Pig and NASCAR Agree On Official Partnership
New Pig to become the Official Heavy Duty Wipers and Sorbents of NASCAR.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Awards $16,000 in College Scholarships
Since the college scholarship program began, more than $200,000 has been dedicated to helping employees and their families continue their education.
The Pulse: Average Number of Repair Orders, Week by Week
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this series we will review rolling month-by-month data for the average number of weekly repair orders (ROs) written at General Repair Shops each month. Utilizing data from IMR Inc., this week we look at the numbers for April 2007 through April 2009.
Polk Data Shows Scrappage Programs Boost Passenger Vehicle Registrations in Western Europe
Similar positive effect expected if U.S. program is approved, according to Polk.
NPD Finds Consumers Beginning to Spend to Keep Aging Vehicles on the Road
Recent NPD report says aftermarket parts sales are encouraging, but future growth in question.
Suppliers’ Request for Additional Government Funds Turned Down
The trade associations requested approximately $8 to $10 billion in financial support, which would be in addition to the $5 billion in financing set up for suppliers by the U.S. Treasury Dept. in March.
Metaldyne Signs Agreement to Sell Powertrain and Other Assets to RHJ International
As part of its May 27 Chapter 11 filing, Metaldyne entered into a letter of intent with RHJI to sell certain portions of Metaldyne’s assets as ongoing concerns.
Financing Option Allows SEMA Show Exhibitors to Extend Payments
Program suspends 43-year rule requiring exhibitors to be paid in full before show time.
Details of Virtual Aftermarket eForum Announced
The Aftermarket eForum will be conducted completely online through a virtual event portal powered by ON24 of San Francisco.