Executive Interview with Vic Edelbrock Jr., President and CEO of the Edelbrock Corp.
Vic Edelbrock Jr. talks about the impact that the current economic struggles are having on the performance sector, his passion to remain “Made in the USA” and what he’s learned during his nearly 50 years in the business.
Ben Steinman and Warren Farrar Elected to CAPA’s Board of Directors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association, founded in 1987, is the nation’s only independent, non-profit, third party crash parts quality certification organization.
Inaugural Motorsports Industry Trade Show to Debut in Indianapolis in December 2009
According to show organizers, the first ever International Motorsports Industry Show will bring together the global motorsports market and create a successful business networking environment.
Bridgestone Layoffs May Mean Full Production Cut
The tiremaker said Monday that due to the downturn in the U.S. tire market it would lay off 148 hourly and 10 salary workers as of Dec. 21.
The Week in Review (Nov. 10-14, 2008)
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Executive Interview with Todd Crane, Division Vice President of Coalition for BI
Todd Crane is the division vice president of coalition for BI, the company behind the Aftermarket Rewards program. Crane has had 22 years of direct marketing experience, 10 of which have been focused on the development and implementation business-to-business loyalty programs. Crane is based out of BI’s corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn. The Aftermarket Rewards
The Week in Review (Sept. 22-26, 2008)
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LKQ Net Income Up More Than 121 Percent
LKQ Corp. has announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, with revenue of $484.4 million, net income of $31 million and diluted earnings per share of 22 cents. For the second quarter of 2008, revenue increased 107.6 percent to $484.4 million compared with $233.3 million for the second quarter of 2007. Net income for the quarter increased 121.1 percent to $31 million compared with $14 million for the second quarter of 2007.
The Week in Review (July 7-11, 2008)
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New SEMA Board Members Announced
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – Results of the 2008-2009 SEMA Board of Directors election are final, with five new individuals joining the leadership group. The new members in the manufacturer category are Ron Funfar, Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt; BJ Leanse, Big Country Truck Accessories; and Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems. The new members in the distributor/retailer category are