Ford Cuts Output
A rapid decline in pickup sales helped push Ford Motor’s decision to slash fourth-quarter production by 21 percent, a move that will take the automaker to its lowest production level since the fourth quarter of 1981.
Wagner ThermoQuiet ‘iPad’ Promotion Begins Sept. 1
SOUTHFIELD, MI — Federal-Mogul has announced a new Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pad promotion designed to drive consumer traffic to service providers and parts stores. The Wagner ThermoQuiet “iPad” promotion, running Sept. 1 through Nov. 17, offers a free $25 iTunes music card for the purchase of each set of premium ThermoQuiet one-piece brake pads. For
Monroe Celebrates 90 Years with Shocks and Struts Offer
Motorists can celebrate Monroe’s 90th anniversary this summer through the “Celebrate Our 90th Anniversary with a Free Shock” mail-in rebate promotion sponsored by Monroe shocks and struts.
ACDelco Brings Back ‘Brake Bucks’ Promotion
The summer months can bring an increase in vehicle traffic due to vacations, graduations, weddings, and family reunions. Whether travels are for these planned trips or just routine activities, it’s a good idea to check your vehicle’s brake components. To help owners prepare their vehicles for summer driving, ACDelco’s Real Car Guys invite consumers to take advantage of ACDelco’s “Brake Bucks” promotion.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry: Predictions for the U.S. Auto Industry in 2006
With all the struggles the automotive industry has faced this past year, do you foresee a better, stronger industry in 2006 or one that is worse for the wear, and why?
Executive Interview with Duane Miller, Executive Director of GM Service and Parts business channels – GM Service and Parts Operations (SPO)
This Executive Interview features Duane Miller, who is the Executive Director of GM’s Service and Parts business channels (GM Service and Parts Operations [SPO]). Miller was appointed to his position back in April 2005. He took time from his busy schedule to discuss with AftermarketNews.com his new responsibilities, the outlook of ACDelco going forward and how “Real Car Guys” know ACDelco.
Ford, Chrysler Join Discount Race
Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Chrysler Group on Thursday revealed a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign about its new-vehicle incentives for June that takes a dig at struggling cross-town rival GM by boasting: “You don’t need an employee discount to get a great deal from us.”
Amendment Authorizes EPA Funding To Promote Hybrid Vehicle Usage
U.S. Rep. Harold E. Ford Jr. (D-Tenn.), has offered an amendment to the recently passed U.S. Energy Policy Act, H.R. 6, that will provide the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency funding to promote hybrid vehicle usage. The amendment, which has been approved by voice vote, is in addition to House Energy and Commerce Committee hybrid vehicle provisions. The amendment will allow for $3 billion in funding over the next 10 years, beginning in 2006, to provide incentives to automakers to increase production of hybrids and other alternative fuel vehicles.
ACDelco Launches ‘Shock-It-Two-Me’ Promotion
ACDelco has announced the launch of its 2005 consumer shock promotion, “Shock-It-Two-Me.” Consumers who purchase four ACDelco shocks and/or struts and have them installed at a participating Independent Service Center will be reimbursed for the price of two of the four shocks and/or struts, up to $100.
Flow of Auto Data Restricted
Under pressure from automakers, the affiliate of J. D. Power and Associates that regularly provides pricing, demographic and other key automotive data to the media no longer will do so. Power Information Network, or PIN, which handles about 60 requests a month from television, radio and newspapers, such as the Detroit Free Press, will stop in a move the company labeled a “business decision.” The company has been notifying journalists of the change, effective Sept. 1, for the last week.