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.
AWDA Reports Highest Conference Registration Levels Since 2005
The AWDA Business and Education Conference will be held Nov. 1 and 2 at The Venetian Hotel immediately prior to the AAPEX show in Las Vegas.
GM to Sell Saab to Swedish Luxury Carmaker
The sale of Saab to Koenigsegg is expected to close by the end of the third quarter and will be funded by a $600 million commitment from the European Investment Bank.
Canadian Tire Corp. to Use Activant eCatalog Solutions at Canadian Tire and PartSource Stores
Retailer/wholesaler introducing integrated Activant PartExpert Suite, Lasercat 3 eCatalog to more than 560 business locations.
Bosch Calls for Mutual Support to Address Energy, Environment and Mobility Challenges
Bosch President and CEO Peter Marks encourages constituents to accelerate use of efficient vehicle technology and alternative energy sources while speaking at The National Summit in Detroit.
Midas Reaches Out to Displaced Service Customers, Dealers and Employees of Closing Auto Dealerships
Midas is also developing various consumer programs, such as direct mail offers to customers of closing dealerships, focusing on Midas’ more than 50 years’ experience in providing the maintenance and repair services their vehicles require to continue operating safely and reliably.
NACE and CARS Announce 2009 Event Chairmen Appointments
Both the upcoming NACE and CARS shows, which take place November 4-7, are sponsored by ASA and co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, during the second annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW).
ACC Announces New Officers and Board of Governors
The new ACC officers are President Neal Zipser, NZ Marketing & Communications; First Vice President David Kobuszewski, NASCAR; Second Vice President Tony Molla, National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE); Treasurer Aaron Shaffer, KYB America; Secretary Dawn Gagne, Exide Technologies; and Immediate Past President Katie Noga, SKF.
The Pulse: When Do Tire Dealerships Perform the Most Service?
Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter personnel and professional technicians. This week, using Babcox Research, we look at which seasons tire dealerships perform the most repairs.
i-SHOP Technical Boot Camp Announced
Shop connectivity standard offers technical training for software developers.