Paul ‘Scooter’ Brothers Elected SEMA Chairman-Elect
SEMA members elect four new board members, as Rick Rollins begins chairman role.
Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger to Keynote ASRW Events — NACE and CARS
His address, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, will focus on how paramount safety is in a proper installation, proper collision or mechanical repair and proper operation of vehicles, thereby keeping the motoring public safely on the road.
Channel Forecast Model Projects 4.5 Percent Increase in 2010 Aftermarket Sales
The first-ever market overview to use both 1997 and 2002 Economic Census data determines the dollar value of sales at end-user prices for each of 42 automotive aftermarket channels of distribution.
AAPEX Extras to Increase ROI for Exhibitors
AAPEX organizers have added many new enhancements to AAPEX this year.
Future Auto Rising Stars Shine in Dearborn
For the eighth time, Underhood Service Editor Ed Sunkin served as a team judge for the national finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition, where he got to watch first-hand a pair of students work tediously on repairing a bugged Ford vehicle.
MIS Council Fall Conference to Feature Presentation on OptiCat
The MIS Council Fall Conference, scheduled for Oct. 11-13, to look at new industry-owned e-cat application.
President Obama Announces Insurance Reform Proposal
Federal regulation essential to plan, says ASA.
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.
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.
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).