Mitchell 1’s OnDemand Product Celebrates 20 Years
Today, OnDemand5.com delivers comprehensive data for 1983-current domestic and import vehicle models.
The Week in Review (April 13-17, 2009)
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, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Mitchell 1 Updates OnDemand5.com to Version 2.3
Updates to OnDemand5.com made based on customer feedback.
Executive Interview with David Portalatin, Director of Industry Analysis, The NPD Group
In this exclusive interview, Portalatin shares his thoughts on current consumer behaviors as they relate to the motor vehicle industry, and talks about his upcoming presentation at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, which takes place May 6-7 in Chicago.
Results of New Consumer Study Will Be Revealed at GAAS 2009
The survey results will be interpreted in context of NPD’s Car Care Trac monthly tracking of more than 70,000 consumers and analysis of actual point-of-sale data from more than 18,000 auto parts stores that report sales in the company’s Aftermarket Industry Monitor.
Two Former CSK Execs Charged With Scheme to Manipulate Corporate Earnings
The indictment, returned on April 7 by a federal grand jury in Phoenix, charges Martin Fraser, 53, of Glendale, Ariz., and Don Watson, 53, of Gilbert, Ariz., with conspiracy, securities fraud, mail fraud, false filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), false books and records and false statements to its auditor. Watson is charged separately with falsely certifying financial reports.
Beck/Arnley Named Supplier Member of Free-Cat.com
Free-Cat.com was created by several North American auto parts manufacturers that banded together to create a website to look-up all parts for all vehicles from leading suppliers.
Executive Interview: Bill Haas, Vice President, Education and Training for ASA, to Speak at Upcoming Global Symposium
In advance of his upcoming presentation at the 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in May, Haas talks to aftermarketNews about the importance of preparation today as new vehicle technologies are brought forward at a rapid pace.
University of the Aftermarket Announces Spring Semester Course Line-up
Popular, industry-specific courses available via Internet to meet needs of busy aftermarket professionals.
Alliance WD Reduces Lost Sales Through Integrated Features of Activant Eagle System
Piston Ring Service Uses System’s Activant LaserCat 3 eCatalog and BuyerAssist Tool to Gain Sales Each Day