New Online Resource Aims to Bring Transparency to Auto Repair Process
EMERYVILLE, Calif. – A new online company called RepairPal.com hopes to become the “most accurate, relevant and impartial source for auto care and repair available to consumers.” A free service, RepairPal promises to delivers objective, fair service price estimates, an extensive auto shop directory and expert insights from certified mechanics. According to the company, for
Advance Auto Parts First Quarter Earnings Per Diluted Share Increased 21 Percent
Advance Auto Parts has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 19. First quarter earnings per diluted share increased 21 percent to 86 cents versus 71 cents last year. Total revenue for the first quarter increased 4 percent to $1.53 billion, compared with revenue of $1.47 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. The revenue increase reflected the net addition of 141 new stores in the past 12 months and a comparable store sales increase of 0.6 percent during the quarter compared to an increase of 0.7 percent in the first quarter last year.
Executive Interview with Chicago Pneumatic’s Jay Lewis
Today’s Executive Interview features Jay Lewis, GM Charlotte Operations & Chicago Pneumatic Vehicle Service Americas, for Chicago Pneumatic. In this role he provides strategic support for the growth and development of the Chicago Pneumatic Vehicle Service market in the Americas. A 23-year tool and compressor industry veteran, Lewis joined Chicago Pneumatic in 2002. Prior to joining the company, he held multiple sales and management positions in the tool and compressor industry. Lewis holds a bachelor of general studies degree in marketing from the University of Iowa.
6 CEOs, 6 Views on Economy; Leaders Give Their Takes on Tax Rebates, Fed Cut, Recession
As government leaders respond to fears by some analysts and many frenzied investors that we are tumbling into, if not already in, a recession, six Wisconsin executives offer their take. They are Cindy Lu, vice president and co-founder of Novo Group; Jeff Joerres, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Manpower Inc.; Paul Purcell, chairman, president and CEO of Robert W. Baird & Co.; Steve Roell, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls Inc.; Tom Boldt, CEO of the Boldt Co.; and John Bergstrom; CEO of Bergstrom Automotive. In interviews with Journal Sentinel reporters Joel Dresang and Thomas Content, they differ on the inevitability of a downturn but agree that a recession now will be unlike the eight-month decline that officially ran from March 2001 to November 2001.
Counterman Magazine Presents 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards
Counterman magazine is proud to announce the winners of the 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards, the magazine’s prestigious, annual readership-based recognition program. This year’s winners are: Anchor Industries, Bendix, CRC Industries, DENSO, Monroe Brakes, Monroe Shocks, Moog, Morse Automotive, Trico and WIX Filters.
Tenneco’s Monroe Brand Funds CCPN Scholarships
Tenneco has announced a $10,000 donation on behalf of its Monroe brand to fund shop management education and technical training scholarships through the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN). The donation is the first of its kind to CCPN, which was established in 2007 by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) to represent the interests of automotive service businesses and their employees.
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines, Part Three: Questions and Answers
Technology and the global economy is forcing some in the industry to ask some fundamental questions about the way suppliers and distributors address the products they make, buy and sell. Today, in part three of a five-part series, Dave Caracci takes an honest look at some of these questions and offers some possible answers.
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines, Part Two
The complexities of today’s aftermarket product lines challenge every distributor and manufacturer. How did we get to this point and how will the future of domestic and off-shore sourcing shape tomorrow’s aftermarket? This week in a five-part series, Dave Caracci writes about new dynamics in the ever-changing supplier/distributor relationship. Today we bring you part two of a five-part series.
Federal-Mogul Introduces New Print, Online Ad Campaign
SOUTHFIELD, MI — Federal-Mogul Corp. has introduced an extensive new print and online advertising campaign that invites millions of vehicle owners and maintainers to join the celebration of the Champion spark plug brand’s 100th anniversary. The “Always a Champion” campaign, featuring NASCAR Nextel Cup superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr., invites do-it-yourselfers and automotive professionals to experience
Federal-Mogul Celebrates Champion Brand’s 100th Anniversary
Federal-Mogul Corp. is celebrating the Champion brand’s 100th anniversary with a limited-edition pack assortment of Champion Double Platinum Power spark plugs. The special assortment features a commemorative over-pack highlighting Champion milestones of the past century as well as a custom-designed Champion anniversary die-cast racecar. The new Champion 100-year assortment includes 20 Double Platinum Power spark plug 4-packs and commemorative packaging as well as an in-pack 1/64th-scale limited edition racecar. Each assortment also includes a promotional poster and counter card merchandiser to help maximize consumer involvement in the brand’s centennial celebration while driving sales of Champion Double Platinum Power plugs.