WHI Solutions Nexpart eBay Link Surpasses 1 Million Listings
WHI Solutions offers its 8,000 Nexpart-enabled parts selling locations the ability to sell parts to more than 14 million unique monthly visitors on the eBay Motors site, where a part sells every second.
Falken Names HR Chief
Vivien Winneke has been appointed director of human resources for Falken Tire Corp.
Grote Names Ken Hoskins Plant Manager
Hoskins’ new role includes responsibilities for manufacturing and warehouse functions.
DURA Automotive Recognizes Top Women Across Global Enterprise
Fifty-eight leading women honored for leadership and accomplishments.
The Pulse: Northcoast Research Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey
Each month, Northcoast Research publishes the Northcoast Research Mechanic Index based on the results of a survey of approximately 50 independent repair shops operating in the top 10 states. For this week’s “The Pulse” feature, we look at some of the findings of the Northcoast Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey for May 2011.
Guest Column: A Day at the Races
Industry veteran and longtime Babcox contributor Dave Caracci gives us an inside look at the races with a professional sports car team; or, in his words, he shows us “how an aftermarket guy relaxes in retirement.”
Champion Laboratories Participates in Junior Achievement Program
Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization that offers programs to help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. Students put these lessons into action and learn the value of contributing to their communities.
KYB America Names Daniel Minahan Northeast Regional Manager
Prior to being named northeast regional manager, Minahan served as a territory sales manager for KYB, where he was responsible for growing KYB’s business throughout the New England area.
The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
This week’s installment of The Pulse features data from TLG Research (TLGR), measuring price changes during the second quarter of 2011, compared to first quarter 2011.
UTI Students, Instructors Take the Ultimate Drag Race Challenge in MTV2 Reality Show
Hosted by drag race legend Clay Millican and freestyle motocross and off-road racer Carey Hart, the action-packed series follows 20 UTI students and four instructors as they participate in challenges and work together to build a drag car from the ground up, all while working feverishly to source parts, keep up on schoolwork and maintain their everyday lives. It all leads up to a final race to determine the winning team, coming down to two cars and just 10 seconds on the strip. “Burnout: The Ultimate Drag Race Challenge” premieres on June 25.