Dayco Expands Global Presence with Brazilian Acquisition
According to Dayco, this new acquisition verifies that the company has emerged from its business restructuring stronger than ever.
Fisker Automotive Adds Two New Board Members
Dr. Hans-Joachim Schopf and Barry Huff have joined the Fisker Board of Directors.
Three Teams Awarded Share of $10 Million Purse in Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE for Super Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE was launched in 2008 to inspire a new generation of viable, safe and super fuel-efficient vehicles capable of achieving 100 miles per gallon or the energy equivalent (MPGe). Now, after nearly 30 months of vehicle and business plan development, on-track testing at Michigan International Speedway, including dynamic safety testing by partner Consumer Reports, and laboratory verification at the Department of Energy’s Argonne National Lab, three vehicles were selected as winners.
Aftermarket Association Seeks Participants in Historic Supply Chain Benchmarking Effort
Collaboration between AAIA and the Supply Chain Council aims to reveal industry performance gaps.
Car Care Council Recognized for ‘Extraordinary Media Coverage’
Earlier this year, the Car Care Council and Maximum Marketing Services Inc. received a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign.
Industry to Honor the Late John Castle with Northwood Endowment Fund
Following the July 28 passing of John Noel Castle, longtime Dean of Aftermarket Studies of Northwood University, industry executives, including former students of Castle’s, have established a scholarship endowment fund in his honor.
Crash Part Disclosure/Airbag Fraud Bill Passes California Senate
The bill requires all work done and parts supplied by an automotive repair dealer to be recorded on an invoice. The invoice also has to include a statement indicating whether any crash parts to be used are OEM or non-OEM. Existing law already requires repairers to obtain authorization from the customer before performing work and imposing charges.
The AMN Week in Review (Sept. 6-10, 2010)
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OBITUARY: Neil McDaniel, Former MEMA Chairman
In 1969, McDaniel became MEMA chairman and also served as president of its Automotive Presidents’ Council. His efforts were recognized in 1971 with MEMA’s highest honor, the Triangle Award.
Advance Auto Parts and eBay Motors Join AASA Executive Breakfast Panel Discussion
Panelists will look at “Aftermarket e-Tailing — Who’s Minding the Store?” at AAPEX.