ALLDATA Releases New Updates
ELK GROVE, CA – As part of its quarterly update process, ALLDATA has added more than 200,000 pages of service and repair information, plus more than 4,000 pages of Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) data. The release reflects new and updated information from U.S., Asian and European auto manufacturers. Additionally, ALLDATA said it addressed 4,000 customer
The Week in Review (May 14-18, 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
NGK Spark Plugs Hires Three District Sales Managers
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) has hired Randy Anderson, John Edlund and Ralph Herrold to serve as district sales managers for the company. Anderson, a 24-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously with Genuine Parts Co. and served as the new markets manager. In his new role, Anderson will be responsible for the sales efforts for NGK in Florida and Georgia. He will report to Peter Daley, eastern zone manager for NGK Spark Plugs’ Aftermarket Division.
GAAS 2007: AAIA and Lang Marketing Resources Unveil New, Expanded Aftermarket Factbook
By Arianne Anderson Managing Editor, Counterman There have been many different estimates about the size and scope of the total automotive aftermarket. Most estimates are around the same amount, but they haven’t necessarily been solid and proven numbers. Now, for the first time, there is an estimate of the full size of the automotive aftermarket
GAAS 2007: Quality Customer Service Goes a Long Way for Lexus
By Arianne Anderson Managing Editor, Counterman Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., is widely known by consumers for its quality and superior customer service. A driving force behind these good marks for Lexus is Nancy Fein, vice president, Customer Service, Lexus Division, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. , Inc. Fein is one
Omega Named Ex-Im Bank’s 2007 Small Business Exporter of the Year
(left to right) James Lambright, Ex-Im Bank chairman & president; Grace Davis, founder & president of Omega Environmental Technologies DALLAS – Omega Environmental Technologies, a manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket mobile air conditioning parts, was named 2007 Small Business Exporter of the Year by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). “We’re truly
Uni-Select to Sell NIflate99 Nitrogen Inflators
MARNE, MI — North American parts and equipment jobber Uni-Select Inc. has added NIflate99 nitrogen inflators to its product offerings. NIflate99 nitrogen inflators are produced by D Marsh Co., based in Marne, MI. NIflate99 inflator models are hands-free portable and wall-mount models that can automatically replace air with nitrogen in one to four tires at
Federal-Mogul Creditors Favor Chapter 11 Plan
Federal-Mogul Corp. said its Chapter 11 plan received a 94 percent-or-better vote of support from 200 classes of creditors, an attorney for the auto-parts maker said. The company is poised for confirmation hearings on its Chapter 11 plan in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, DE. Investor Carl Icahn, who owns a major debt stake in the company, is expected to own the reorganized Federal-Mogul, by way of a deal in which he will buy out equity earmarked for asbestos claimants under the Chapter 11 plan.
International Buyer Program Benefits AAPEX Exhibitors and Buyers
ORLAND PARK, IL — The 2007 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is participating in the U.S. Department of Commerce International Buyer Program (IBP) that recruits foreign buyers, sales representatives and business partners to AAPEX to increase exhibitors’ international sales. This year, AAPEX will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Sands
The Week in Review (April 2-5, 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