CARS to Offer Quality Technical Training
BEDFORD, TX — The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2007 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) will offer 12 technical training courses led by automotive experts and instructors, providing information on everything from diagnostic strategies to new vehicle technologies. CARS will be held at the Flamingo Las Vegas, Nov. 1-3. “In carrying on the CARS
Technology Takes Center Stage During Aftermarket E-Forum
The aftermarket is a technology business, and as the Aftermarket eForum proved, the application of technology can make it a more efficient and profitable business as well. During the two-day event, held at the newly remodeled Chicago O’Hare Hyatt, speakers addressed the audience on technology topics such as technology outsourcing, data management, e-marketing, training and inventory efficiency. Each presentation proved from real-world examples that the embracing of technology is good for every level of the aftermarket, from manufacturers to distributors to customers.
Snap-on Diagnostics Partners With Mitchell 1 to Provide Tips for OnDemand5.com
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Snap-on Diagnostics has teamed up with Mitchell 1 to provide tips for Mitchell 1’s new OnDemand Live feature, now available in the latest software versions of OnDemand5.com and ShopKey5.com. “We are very pleased to partner with Mitchell 1 to provide real world tips to OnDemand Live users,” said Gerry Beronja, director, global
Executive Interview with Ric Alameddine
This week we talk with Ric Alameddine, vice president of marketing, North American Aftermarket, for Tenneco Inc., manufacturer of Monroe shocks and struts, Monroe premium brakes, Walker exhaust products, DynoMax performance exhaust, Rancho performance suspensions and shocks, and DuPont Car Care appearance and performance chemicals. In our exclusive interview, Alameddine talks about Monroe’s foray into the brake category and how the company keeps its branding and marketing initiatives fresh.
Federal-Mogul Introduces New EDGE Brake Pad System
Federal-Mogul’s Wagner brake products brand has introduced a new complete brake pad system engineered for drivers, their vehicles and the increasingly demanding driving environment. The new Wagner EDGE brake pad system, available immediately through leading automotive parts distributors, is the first technology engineered specifically for lighter, leaner, more precisely tuned automotive braking systems and the ever-rising consumer demand for superior brake performance and reliability. According to the company, the result is outstanding braking power and virtually silent brake performance in every covered application.
Automotive Distribution Network’s Annual Convention Brings More than 1,400 to Las Vegas
The Automotive Distribution Network held its first joint International convention between Parts Plus and Independent Auto Parts of America (IAPA), Feb. 11-14 at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas . The convention was the biggest event in the history of the program group, with more than 1400 attendees, including representatives from 152 supplier companies, as well as members of the trade press. Aptly named “Fusion ’07,” the convention was not only a fusion of Parts Plus and IAPA, but it was a “fusion of people, training, parts and technology,” according to Rick Levy, chairman of the Network.
The Top 10 News Stories of 2006
For the third year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine take a look at the events that have had the most impact on the automotive aftermarket in the past year.
Plans Underway for 2007 Aftermarket eForum
BETHESDA, MD — Building on record-setting attendance at this year’s event, the Aftermarket eForum 2007 promises to be a great opportunity to see results and learn what works in the area of ecommerce and supply chain technology, says the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, the event’s sponsoring association. The Aftermarket eForum 2007 is scheduled for July
The Week in Review (Oct. 9-13, 2006)
By Amy Antenora Editor, aftermarketNews Our Week in Review email, typically distributed on Friday afternoons, is being distributed today due to our attendance last week at the Automotive Distribution Network’s joint meeting of its Network Jobber Advisory Council and Network Service Dealer Advisory Council . Thanks to the Network for their hospitality! Stay tuned: On
Larry Pavey Joins Federated Auto Parts
Larry Pavey has joined the Federated Auto Parts management team as a corporate advisor, according to Rusty Bishop, chief executive officer of Federated Auto Parts. Pavey will be working on selected projects until Nov. 1, when he will assume the role full time.