The Week in Review (March 10-14, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly 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
Indian Car Giant to Borrow Money for Takeover
From Coventry Evening Telegraph India automotive giant Tata Motors, which is poised to buy Jaguar and Land Rover, plans to borrow half a billion pounds on the money markets. The firm’s board of directors confirmed yesterday the money was needed to fund its expansion plans at home and abroad. As well as wanting to buy
OBITUARY: Former AWDA Chairman Martin Brown
Former Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Chairman Martin Brown passed away Saturday, March 8, at his home in Leawood, KS. He was 83. Brown was active in the AWDA throughout his business career and served as chairman in 1979.
The Week in Review (March 3-7, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly 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
Delphi Bankruptcy Exit on Hold
Delphi asked for an extension of bankruptcy protection Friday as the auto parts maker struggles to find loans in an inhospitable credit market. Delphi, seeking $6.1 billion in loans as credit markets seize up, has asked for a two-month extension. It said earlier that it planned to emerge from Chapter 11 court protection at the end of March.
The Week in Review (Feb. 25-29, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly 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
OBITUARY: Boyd Coddington Dead at 63
Boyd Coddington, SEMA Hall of Famer and longtime hot-rod industry icon, died Wednesday morning at the age of 63. Recognized worldwide as an automotive designer, builder and fabricator of innovative hot rods, Coddington is credited with being the winningest custom-car builder of all time. His accolades include the prestigious Grand National Roadster Show’s America’s Most Beautiful Roadster trophy—an honor he claimed on seven separate occasions.
New Monroe Promotion to Help ‘Brake the Bank’
Tenneco’s Monroe brakes brand has announced a new trade promotion that will enable qualifying shop owners, technicians and distributor/jobber salespeople to earn cash cards valued at up to $75 each by relying on the Monroe brakes product line. From now through June 30, qualifying repair providers can receive $25, $50 and $75 Monroe Brakes cash debit cards and 2,000 Tenneco Expert Plus bonus points through the Monroe Brakes “Brake the Bank” scorecard promotion. Each debit card can be used at any of thousands of retail businesses, just like a bank-issued cash card.
IRL Champ Merger Update
The Indy Racing League and the Champ Car World Series jointly issued the following statement last night, in response to news reports indicating that they are close to completing a merger deal. “The ongoing talks between the Indy Racing League and Champ Car World Series will continue into at least Friday in regards to the
The Week in Review (Feb. 18-22, 2008
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly 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