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R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry: What’s in Store for the Aftermarket in ’08

For this week’s Ask the Industry, we gather insights and predictions from leading industry experts and analysts, to provide an overview of some of the industry’s biggest concerns right now, and how the aftermarket is expected to perform in 2008.

IRS Files Objection to Holley Bankruptcy

The Internal Revenue Service has filed an objection to the bankruptcy plan of Bowling Green, KY-based automotive parts supplier Holley Performance Products. The IRS said the court should delay confirming Holley’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, so the IRS can have more time to "consider whether its claims are being treated fairly," and examine claims it may hold against the company.

Second Acquisition This Week for 1-800-Radiator

BENICIA, CA — 1-800-Radiator has announced its second acquisition this week. The distribution franchise has purchased San Diego, CA-based automotive cooling parts business AAA Radiator Warehouse. Earlier this week, 1-800-Radiator announced the purchase of New York’s two Tri-US Radiator locations. "Our business is in growth mode," said Mike Rippey, CEO of 1-800-Radiator. "We are expanding

Three-Day AAPEX Starts Nov. 4 in Las Vegas

The 2008 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) will take place Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. The event runs three days – similar to the AAPEX schedule for the past two years – and is again co-located with the SEMA Show.

OBITUARY: Former AWDA Chairman Martin Brown

Former Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Chairman Martin Brown passed away Saturday, March 8, at his home in Leawood, KS. He was 83. Brown was active in the AWDA throughout his business career and served as chairman in 1979.

The Week in Review (March 3-7, 2008)

By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of

Aero Performance Products Announces New Regional Warehouse Distributor

SOUTH JORDAN, UT — Aero Performance Products has established a relationship with Henschel and Sons Automotive Warehouse to serve as a regional distributor for its products. Henschel and Sons distributes to all or parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, Delaware, and western New York. Henschel and Sons is headquartered

Economist to Discuss Shifting Markets at 2008 GAAS

On May 20, William Strauss, senior economist and economic adviser for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will present "Will the U.S. and World Economy Shift Forward?" during the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. Following his appearance at last year’s symposium, Strauss returns to discuss the state and the near-term outlook of the U.S. economy. He will also look further into the health of the automotive sector and the overall global economy.

American Axle Strike Closes GM Plant

From United Press International DETROIT — General Motors Corp. planned to send home workers at a truck plant Thursday in response to a strike at American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. Five American Axle factories closed Tuesday as 3,600 workers walked away from their jobs. General Motors has a three- or four-month supply of trucks

From Counterman.com: The Top 20 Super Stores of 2007

By Counterman Staff This month, Counterman examines those store groups that made notable acquisitions or changes over the past 12 months. For the complete list of the top 20 store groups in the market, click here. At first glance, Counterman’s Super Stores list might look a lot like last year’s and the year before —