Gates Introduces New Automotive Accessory Belt Drive System Display
Gates’ new educational tool is designed to demonstrate how servicing the entire belt drive system ensures optimal performance.
Executive Interview with John Boyer and Brandon Kight of Airtex
In today’s AMN Executive Interview, we hear from John Boyer (pictured, left) and Brandon Kight (pictured, right) of Airtex, following the recent launch of the brand’s new FuelPumpU.com online training portal.
Meritor WABCO SmarTrac System Can Help OEMs Meet NHTSA Commercial Vehicle Safety Requirements
The system was first introduced by Meritor WABCO in 2005 and combines Roll Stability Control (RSC) and yaw or rotational control.
Voting Now Open to Determine Final Design of First-Ever SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women
Voting continues through June 3.
Mudlick Mail Expands Free Lead Tracking Program
More than 400 phone lines log calls generated from Mudlick Mail’s direct campaigns.
New Booz & Co. Survey Finds Optimism ‘Skyrocketing’ in the North American Auto Industry
In February and March of 2012, Booz & Co. surveyed more than 200 executives from more than 75 automotive vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. Relative to last year, industry executives who participated in the survey are significantly more bullish on the state of the automotive industry, Booz & Co. states.
AutoZone Third Quarter Same-Store Sales Increase 3.9 Percent; EPS Increases 18.6 Percent to $6.28
Net income for the quarter increased $21.2 million, or 9.3 percent, over the same period last year to $248.6 million, while diluted earnings increased 18.6 percent to $6.28 per share from $5.29 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Ford Motor Co. and SEMA Join Forces on Mustang Build Powered by Women
Consumers to vote on design concepts May 23 through June 3.
U.S. Manufacturers Optimistic About Growth, Accenture Study Finds
Manufacturers commit to greater operations investments to boost competitiveness, while continuing to keep a watchful eye on uncertain demand and rising commodity prices.
GAAS 2012: Polk Inventory Efficiency Award Recipients Honored
The Polk Inventory Efficiency Award program, now in its eighth year, recognizes and rewards outstanding aftermarket companies for process improvements in supply chain and inventory efficiency. This year’s awards were presented by Mark Seng, vice president, aftermarket and commercial vehicle and Polk’s global aftermarket practice leader, and Stephen Polk, chairman, president and CEO of R. L. Polk & Co. The awards were presented to The Timken Co. (pictured) and Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc.