World of Outlaws Auctions Off Autographed Helmet for Charity
GoMotorBids.com, the World of Outlaws and the Abby Lou Foundation have teamed up to present a one-of-a-kind benefit auction. This two-week, online-only auction will feature an authentic racing helmet autographed by more than 30 World of Outlaws sprint car racing stars including Steve Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Tyler Walker, Jac Haudenschild, Blackjack Brian Brown, Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett and Billy Alley – winner of back to back 360 Nationals at Knoxville, to name just a few. The auction is taking place now through Dec. 11 at GoMotorBids.com .
Tenneco Automotive CEO Optimistic About New OE Business
Mark P. Frissora, chairman, CEO and president, Tenneco Automotive said the company is winning new OE business with its advanced suspension and emission control technologies. Its products are featured on more than 30 vehicle model premieres at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA).
Ford Motor Company Tops $4 Million in Hurricane Relief
A full-scale campaign by Ford Motor Company employees and dealers to help the relief efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina has resulted in vehicle donations, money and in-kind contributions that have topped $4 million so far.
Live from the Aftermarket Financial Symposium: Leveraging for Growth
As the Aftermarket eForum addressed the concerns of technology and industry standards a month ago in Chicago, industry executives are back in the windy city to discuss money. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) hosted the Aftermarket Financial Symposium at the Chicago Hyatt Regency O’Hare. The two-day event placed the emphasis on, of course, the financial side of the aftermarket industry.
Herman Trend Alert: Young Entrepreneurs Drain Labor Pool
Early indications suggest that the Millennial Generation, born after 1985, has a strong orientation toward entrepreneurship. They feel confident that they can achieve great results–at least earn a satisfactory living—by going into business for themselves. This population cohort is showing itself to be self-aware, astute, creative, and comfortable taking the risks involved with business.
Herman Trend Alert: Double Dipping
No, the “Baby Boomer” generation is not going to retire en masse. In fact, most people in this important generational group, born from 1946 to 1964, will not retire for many years. We expect these workers to remain in the job market — full-time, part-time and flex-time into their seventies, eighties and even nineties. The incentives for them to continue working are growing.
Sears Renews Title Sponsorship of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Sears, Roebuck and Co., through its Craftsman tool brand, has renewed its title sponsorship of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Automotive Communicators Honored for Outstanding PR Achievements
The winners of the fourth annual Excellence in Automotive Public Relations Award were honored April 28 at the Spring Conference of the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) held in Dearborn, Mich. The only award of its kind, the Excellence in Automotive Public Relations Award identifies public relations programs that have successfully addressed an automotive-related public relations issue with exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness. The annual award honors complete public relations programs that incorporate sound planning, execution and evaluation.
Meridian Seeks Chapter 11 Aid
In what is becoming a fairly regular and disconcerting occurrence in today’s auto industry, Meridian Automotive Systems Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, citing the high cost of steel and increased pricing pressure from its automaker customers.
Executive Interview with Guy Bargnes, Director of Marketing, North American Operations for BASF Corp. Refinish Group
Guy Bargnes has spent his entire life in the collision repair industry. He was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, where his father ran a family business, V. H. Bargnes Co., Inc., which distributed automotive paints, supplies and equipment to area collision shops. In 1992 Bargnes joined BASF full-time, and he is now director of marketing, North American Operations, for the Refinish Group. Bargnes recently sat down to a phone interview with aftermarketNews and shared with us some of the insights from his lifelong career in the industry. Join us as Bargnes talks about BASF’s four leading principles, trends in the refinish business and the return of paint companies to industry trade shows.