Import-Brand Dealerships Selling More Accessories as Vehicle Inventory Drops
June AOA Accessories Trend Report from izmocars shows auto dealers most impacted by tsunami generating 30 percent more accessories revenue, than in each of previous five months.
Schrader Continues to Expand EZ-Sensor Coverage
Nearing Schrader’s goal of reaching 90 percent coverage by the end of 2011, EZ-Sensor now covers more than 65 percent of the estimated 65 million TPMS-enabled vehicles in the U.S., the company says.
Cost of Owning and Operating Vehicle in U.S. Increased 3.4 Percent, According to AAA
AAA’s 2011 “Your Driving Costs” study reveals how notable increases in gas, tires and depreciation drive up average costs for sedans to $8,776 yearly, 58.5 cents per mile; SUV costs up to $11,239 yearly, 74.9 cents per mile.
Delphi Launches New Online Catalog Designed to Help Customers Quickly Locate Parts
New site delivers speed, performance and easier navigation through less clicks; site covers 59 OEMs with corresponding Delphi parts coverage.
Delphi Announces ‘Win the Delphi Dream Shop’ Giveaway
The giveaway, to be announced at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in November, will provide one technician with Delphi parts, tools, equipment and training to help them upgrade their current shop or build their own dream shop.
SAE International Elects 2011 Board Officers and Directors
Richard Kleine, vice president, Cummins Inc., will serve as 2011 president.
John Batchik Named Chairman of AIAG, David Kneisler Named Vice Chairman
AIAG is a unique not-for-profit organization where for more than 25 years, OEMs, suppliers, service providers, government and academia have worked collaboratively to drive cost and complexity from the supply chain via global standards development and harmonized business practices.
NATEF Announces New Officers, Trustees for 2011
Bill Bergen, National Training and Technology manager, Product Quality & Service Support, Toyota Motor Sales in Torrance, Calif. is chairman; Katherine Oliver, assistant state superintendent, Career and College Readiness, Maryland State Department of Education in Baltimore, Md., is vice-chairman.
ASE Announces New Officers, Governors for 2011
John Pfennig, manager, Service Education for Navistar Inc. in Warrenville, Ill., continues as chairman, with Mike Phillips, VP, Organizational Development, NAPA Auto Parts/Genuine Parts Co. in Atlanta, Ga., as vice chairman.
The AMN Week in Review (Oct. 18-22, 2010)
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