Affinia to Award $36,000 in Scholarships to UTI Students
Affinia has announced it will award $36,000 in scholarships to students at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), a nationwide provider of technical training for automotive, diesel and collision repair technicians. Eighteen tuition scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, will be awarded to students attending one of the company’s automotive or diesel campuses in Mooresville, NC; Phoenix; Sacramento; Orlando; Houston; Glendale Heights, IL; Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Exton, PA; and Norwood, MA.
Automotive Parts Headquarters Announces Vendor Awards
Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc. (APH) gave recognition to outstanding vendor achievements from the previous year during the Annual Awards Banquet held Jan. 29 at its Winter Conference in Brainerd, MN. APH is a member of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. Each year, the vendors of Auto Value vie for the prestigious awards that are determined by vote by the office and warehouse staff of APH.
The Week in Review (Dec. 11-15, 2006)
By Amy Antenora Editor The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews.com. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
Stay Tuned for AMN Top Ten Week
Next week, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews.com (AMN) and Counterman magazine will present the annual Top Ten Week on AMN. For the third year in a row, AMN and Counterman have produced the exclusive Top Ten Week series, which includes in-depth articles by Counterman Editor Brian Cruickshank and AMN Editor Amy Antenora. The series will include: The Top Ten Distribution Influences of 2006, The Top Ten Newsmakers of 2006 and the Top Ten Newsstories of 2006.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Winter Meeting in Sunny Florida
The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. gathered in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting held Dec. 2-6. Each shareholder of the Alliance was represented. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings focusing on marketing, product and education were reviewed. New vendors were reviewed and approved and the 2007 marketing strategy was presented.
Parts Depot Recognizes Industry Partners at Leadership Conference
ROANOKE , VA — Parts Depot presented a number of awards industry partners last week at the Parts Depot Leadership Conference held in Orlando , FL. At the conference, held at Universal Studios, Parts Depot awarded its Best Field Representation of 2006 to Wix Filters. Alan Bostwick, vice president of marketing and merchandising presented the
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Launches National Charity Program
A new nationwide program that helps victims of domestic violence and abuse gain their freedom through the donation of refurbished cars has been launched by Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper. This unprecedented vehicle gift program is sponsored by the warehouses, parts stores and certified service centers flying the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper flags. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, parent company of Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, announced the new program yesterday at AAPEX.
Raybestos Sweepstakes Winners are Treated to the Richard Petty Racing Experience at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
IMAGE MCHENRY, IL – Six winners of the Brake Parts, Inc. Raybestos brand brakes “Race to Win” promotion recently enjoyed an all-expense paid trip to the heart of NASCAR country, where they had an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a race shop and drove stock cars at speeds of more than 150 mph around the world-famous
The Week in Review (Oct. 9-13, 2006)
By Amy Antenora Editor, aftermarketNews Our Week in Review email, typically distributed on Friday afternoons, is being distributed today due to our attendance last week at the Automotive Distribution Network’s joint meeting of its Network Jobber Advisory Council and Network Service Dealer Advisory Council . Thanks to the Network for their hospitality! Stay tuned: On
Jeff Stauffer Named Senior VP, Global Group Marketing for Affinia
Affinia Group has hired Jeff Stauffer to serve as senior vice president of global group marketing. Stauffer’s appointment is the latest in a string of new appointments at the company this month.