Repairers Say Detroit Three’s Troubles Could Affect Parts Pricing, Availability
The closing of hundreds of dealerships across the country and cutbacks at those that remain open have affected the parts supply.
SEMA Releases Series of Forecasting Reports from Center for Automotive Research
Groundbreaking research includes insight from top automotive leaders; Findings identify specific trends and changes.
Delphi Unveils New Service and Training Product Line
The new line features updated service products and 19 new training courses for the automotive aftermarket.
Johnson Controls Study Looks for Female Perspective on Vehicle Interior Design
When choosing a vehicle, women want design options that offer flexibility, allow them to connect to the outside world and offer more storage space. These are some of the key findings from a study conducted by Johnson Controls (JCI) in the U.S. and Europe. The company will utilize the data to inspire and drive industrial design and new product development that meets the evolving needs of women. To explore women’s current values, motivations and concerns and to better understand how the female perspective influences interior vehicle needs, Johnson Controls conducted a qualitative research study. A multi-method research approach of individual interviews, duo in-home interviews and focus groups were conducted in Chicago, Boston, Germany and the Czech Republic in the fall of 2007.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry: What’s in Store for the Aftermarket in ’08
For this week’s Ask the Industry, we gather insights and predictions from leading industry experts and analysts, to provide an overview of some of the industry’s biggest concerns right now, and how the aftermarket is expected to perform in 2008.
The Week in Review (June 18-22, 2007)
By Amy Antenora Editor The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most 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, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
Midas Launches New Safety and Reliability Advertising
Midas is launching a new series of television commercials that feature everyday life stories to dramatize how people can depend on Midas automotive services to help customers keep their vehicles operating safely and reliably. With the focus on safety and reliability, the new commercials add a higher level of importance to the “trust” campaign that Midas began in March 2004.
Executive Interview with Peter Culley, Vice President Aftermarket for PBR International Limited
Peter Culley, vice president aftermarket for PBR International Limited, has devoted his entire working life to the automotive brakes industry. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in global automotive markets, including a 25 year association with the North American market, Culley has been instrumental in orchestrating PBR’s global aftermarket expansion.
Jason Jarrett Joins Team at Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure
Jason Jarrett has joined Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure at its new corporate headquarters in Newton, NC. Also, Troi Hayes, formerly the senior director of marketing at Talladega Superspeedway for International Speedway Corp. has joined the company as the senior vice president of marketing.
Teams Worry About Support: Automakers’ Cutbacks Have NASCAR Buzzing
For the second straight day on the annual Lowe’s Motor Speedway media tour of NASCAR race-team shops, all buzz concerned cars. But not strictly race cars. On Tuesday, a day after Ford Motor Co. announced it was implementing a serious downsizing program, NASCAR types pondered the future relationship between American automakers and American auto racers.