The Week in Review (March 19-23, 2007)
By Amy Antenora Editor The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most 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
The Week in Review (Jan. 8-12,2007)
By Amy Antenora Editor The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most 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
The Week in Review (Dec. 11-15, 2006)
By Amy Antenora Editor The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews.com. 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
R. L. Polk & Co’s Ask the Industry Explores the Value of Vehicle Trend Data
In our previous “Ask the Industry” column, we asked a number of aftermarket companies what tools they use to make future business projections. In a mature industry that is constantly in a state of flux, it is important to use all the tools available to help ensure stability, growth and success. One such tool is vehicle trend data.
Automotive Communicators of the Year Honored at APRC Fall Conference
The Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) honored David Ladd and Mike Pennington as “Automotive Communicators of the Year” at the Fall 2006 Conference held Oct. 12 in Dearborn, MI. Ladd and Pennington are the first recipients of the APRC Communicator of the Year award.
Siemens in Japan Becomes Holding Company for Group Firms
From Kyodo News TOKYO — Berlin-based Siemens AG, one of the world’s largest electrical engineering and electronics companies, said Monday it has turned its Japanese arm into a holding company to integrate businesses of its group companies in Japan. The parent company said Siemens K.K. in Tokyo was turned into the holding company as of
Bucking Trend, Denso Invests in U.S.
Denso Corp., a Japanese automotive parts supplier, is stepping up investment in its North American operations at a time when many of its competitors in the U.S. market are struggling. Denso International America Inc. isn’t immune to those struggles, which include high raw-material costs and lower production volumes in certain vehicle segments. But the company has benefited from the growth of major customer Toyota Motor Co. in the U.S. and has increased its business with U.S. auto makers.
The Week In Review (Aug. 21-25, 2006)
THE WEEK IN REVIEW (August 21-25, 2006) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ASSOCIATION & LEGISLATIVE NEWS: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ASA to Communicate with Members through New Blog The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is among the latest in the aftermarket industry to launch a blog website. ASA’s new blog (http://blog.asashop.org) will provide commentary and analysis about the automotive service industry
Week in Review
THE WEEK IN REVIEW (August 14-18, 2006) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ASSOCIATION & LEGISLATIVE NEWS: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Updates Made to NASTF OEM Service Information Website NASTF recently added updated information to its OEM Service Websites page. According to NASTF, three notable changes have occurred within the listings: Acura and Honda have significantly reduced their annual subscription rates;
AAIA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors; Dick Morgan Elected Chairman
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected new officers and board of directors at its Spring Volunteer Leadership Days held in Hollywood, FL, on May 6. “The backbone of AAIA and the lifeblood of its governance are its volunteer leaders,” said Kathleen Schmatz, AAIA president and CEO. “The outstanding individuals who serve on the AAIA board of directors are among the very best visionaries and thought leaders in the aftermarket industry.”