Jeff Sandt Named to IWD Post
In his new role, Sandt will be responsible for the Auto Pride and Truck Pride product management for the IWD members.
The Week in Review (Dec. 15-19, 2008)
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Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Meeting and Vendor Awards Banquet
During the Annual Awards Banquet, outstanding vendors were recognized.
2008 Automotive Communications Award Winners Announced
The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Women’s Board and supported by the Automotive Communication Council.
The Week in Review (Nov. 3-7, 2008)
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Raybestos to Offer ‘Rookie Racing School’
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports McHENRY, Ill. — Raybestos, in partnership with WIX filters, has decided to reward loyal customers with the opportunity to attend Raybestos Rookie Racing School — private, exclusive one-day schools being held at the country’s finest road courses and circle tracks. Participants will "get buckled in" to experience the excitement
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Sails Into Florida for Annual Meeting; Outstanding Vendors Honored
SAN ANTONIO — The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) gathered this week in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of the Alliance, which markets for Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings
Raybestos Brand Brakes Customer Gets to “Be a Pit Crew Member” for a Day
Mike and Kimberly Graham of Paces Ferry Exxon in Atlanta, won an experience most NASCAR fans can only dream of – a weekend spent in Charlotte at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, with exclusive access to the garages and pits and even a ride with Raybestos Rookie Juan Pablo Montoya – all courtesy of Raybestos brand brakes, the official brakes of NASCAR. The Grahams were the Grand Prize winners of the “Raybestos Pit Crew Member for a Day Sweepstakes,” which granted them the opportunity to be honorary members of the Robert Yates pit crew.
Chicago Pneumatic Selects Wray Ward Laseter to Develop Strategic Marketing, Brand Building Program
Wray Ward Laseter, based in Charlotte, NC, is an independent creative marketing communications firm that has been selected as agency of record by Chicago Pneumatic’s Vehicle Service Division. The company has been given the responsibility for developing and implementing a comprehensive advertising, interactive and public relations program for Chicago Pneumatic.
Spicer Chassis Products Announces Joe Gibbs Racing Sponsorship
MCHENRY, IL – Affinia Under Vehicle Group and Spicer Chassis Products have teamed up with Joe Gibbs Racing to provide racing chassis products for the NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series programs. “The Spicer relationship with Joe Gibbs Racing is an extension of a long-standing partnership with Affinia,” said Ken Myers, brand manager for Spicer Chassis