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.
2008 Readers’ Choice Awards Announced
Given to only 10 companies from each magazine, the winners are determined by surveys conducted by Babcox Research, which ask readers which ads they recall seeing and reading.
National Performance Warehouse Acquires Southern Performance Warehouse
MIAMI, Fla. — National Performance Warehouse (NPW) has acquired Southern Performance Warehouse (SPW) located in Clearwater, Fla. The Automotive Engineering retail stores were not part of the acquisition. According to NPW, the combination of the two operations now makes National the largest performance warehouse in Florida. According to NPW President and CEO Larry Pacey, this will be
The Week in Review (October 6-10, 2008)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
More Details on the Tenneco Suit Against Kingdom Auto Parts
Following the Sept. 28 report that Kingdom Auto Parts (KAP) had announced a favorable early ruling in its defense against a lawsuit brought by litigation with Tenneco Inc., aftermarketNews has since learned more details about the case. Tenneco filed an initial complaint against KAP on Jan. 31, alleging copyright and trademark infringement, unfair competition
Walker Consumer Promotion Offers $30 Mail-In Gas Rebate for Premium Products
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports MONROE, Mich. – Tenneco is driving sales of its Walker exhaust direct-fit catalytic converters this fall by offering motorists a $30 mail-in rebate through the Walker “Converter Cash” promotion, running through Oct. 31. Walker exhaust direct-fit catalytic converters are available for a wide range of import and domestic applications.
Walker Exhaust ‘Outdoor Adventure’ Promotion Offers Technicians Retail Gift Cards
MONROE, Mich. – The Walker “Outdoor Adventure” promotion, running now through Oct. 31, will reward qualifying automotive service providers with retail gift cards when they sell Walker and DynoMax exhaust products. Parent company Tenneco Inc. is offering this promotion exclusively to the nearly 20,000 repair facilities that are members of the Tenneco Expert Plus incentive
DynoMax Brings Back ‘Power Offer’ Mail-in Rebate Incentive
MONROE, Mich. – DynoMax wants to help increase performance exhaust sales this fall by bringing back its mail-in rebate program. “We’re bringing back one of our most popular incentives to date: a $30 mail-in rebate on any of our qualifying exhaust systems,” said Joe Pase, DynoMax, director of performance products. “If your customers are wavering
Belle Tire to Host Free Car Care Clinics This Sunday
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Belle Tire will host free Car Care Clinics Sunday, June 22 between 11am and 5pm at Belle Tire headquarters in Allen Park, Mich. The clinics are targeted toward women, although anyone is welcome to attend, and will provide a basic knowledge and understanding of a how a vehicle works and proper