AAA Executive Vice President Mark Brown Testifies Before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources
Brown discusses the potential impact of rising gas prices on American travelers.
Executive Interview with CCAR’s Daren Fristoe and Charlie Ayers
In this week’s executive interview, we hear from Daren Fristoe (pictured, right), executive director and chief operating officer for Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR), along with Charlie Ayers (pictured, left), president and CEO of CCAR. In January, it was announced that Fristoe would step down from his role as president, succeeded by Ayers. In the interview, they talk about this transition of leadership, as well as the future of the organization.
Kinedyne Expands Management Team
Three new hires will help propel product innovation, increase operational efficiencies and grow market segment for Kinedyne’s Kaptive Beam systems.
Executive Interview with Tom Muccio, Former President of Global Customer Teams for Procter & Gamble
At Procter & Gamble (P&G), Tom Muccio drove the creation of the multifunctional customer team concept and was the leader of its global relationship with Walmart for 15 years. His experiences were the impetus behind the P&G case study featured in AASA’s ‘Aftermarket Outlook 2020’ study and the Harvard Business Review. He will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming AASA VisCon 2012 (VisCon) on Thursday, March 29. His interactive discussion, “Turning Insights Into Action: How P&G and Wal-Mart Partnered for Success,” will address his experiences and applications for customer relationship strategies with major retailers for automotive aftermarket suppliers. In today’s Executive Interview, Muccio gives us a brief look at the successes and challenges he experienced in that role.
DENSO to Begin Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Technology Field Tests in China
V2X technology will be used to wirelessly communicate the vehicle position and speed of emergency vehicles, such as ambulances and fire engines, to the surrounding vehicles and roadside infrastructure.
WIX Filters Announces ‘Win Gas for a Year’ Sweepstakes
Contestants can enter to win nearly $4,000 in free gas at www.goprn.com/fans.
2011 Was a Record-Breaking Year, Says Uni-Select
Company reports net earnings increase of 28 percent.
New Study Reveals Dealership Service Profits Threatened by Aging Customer Base
DMEautomotive releases service market loyalty white paper and new demographic findings that show auto service loyalty now pivots around age: roughly half of aftermarket chains’ loyalists are under 34, while around half of dealer loyalists are 50-plus.
AMN Executive Interview with Lucia Veiga Moretti, President of Delphi Product & Service Solutions
In this Executive Interview, Moretti talks about settling in to her new role as president of DPSS, as well as her goals and priorities for the future of the division.
Senior Retail Product Manager – VIP Parts, Tires and Service
VIP Parts, Tires and Service is seeking qualified and interested candidates for the new position of Senior Retail Product Manager.