APRA Europe Appoints New Chairman
Peter Bartel works as senior expert for Bosch Automotive Aftermarket.
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 December 2011.
Total Automotive Expands Main Location
In conjunction with this expansion, Total Auto says it plans to increase staff by adding 12 to 15 new positions in 2012.
Exide Technologies Reports Fiscal 2012 Third Quarter Results
Net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2012 amounted to $2.3 billion as compared with $2.1 billion for the prior fiscal year period, an increase of approximately 9 percent.
APRA Warns of Dues Invoice Scam
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has issued a warning that a company claiming to be the “APRA Association Parts Remanufacturers Association” has sent out invoices in the amount of $585 to many of its members for annual membership dues.
Pep Boys Partners with DST eCommerce on Integrated Commercial Ordering Solution
Pep Express, the commercial division of Pep Boys, will now feature online “hot shot” delivery.
Goodyear Adds Mobile Website for Consumers
Smartphone users can go to goodyear.com on any browser-enabled smartphone and will automatically be forwarded to the new mobile site. Once there, users will see a tire/retailer selection process by vehicle, tire size or tire name.
Jiffy Lube Recognized for Employee Training and Development
Employees participating in the Jiffy Lube University training program can earn college credit.
Federal-Mogul’s Champion Brand Introduces New Oil, Air and Cabin Air Filter Categories
Champion oil and air filters are available immediately, while Champion premium oil filters and an all-makes/all-models offering of cabin air filters will be available in March.
Accuride Increases ABL Credit Facility by $25 Million
Incremental addition to ABL increases flexibility for planned 2012 investments.