Volkswagen Launches New Mechanical Parts Program To Be Powered Exclusively By Repairlink
Volkswagen dealers can now streamline their parts procurement process and increase sales of genuine Volkswagen parts in the U.S.
OEC Earns Prestigious Center Of Excellence Recognition For 9th Year
The Center of Excellence Award recognizes quality and cost efficiency of contact centers throughout North America by evaluating their key metrics against industry peers.
Genuine GM Collision Parts Announces MyPriceLink Integration With Major Collision Estimating Systems
By integrating the MyPriceLink pricing engine within the major collision estimating systems, the company says it has been able to create a seamless and transparent experience for body shops, insurance staff and independent adjusters.
Executive Interview with Scott Barone, Senior Manager, Wholesale Parts Operations for Volkswagen Brand After Sales
Scott Barone is an automotive parts and service industry veteran of 30 years. He spent 25 years with the Mopar parts division of Chrysler Corp. and was the co-founder of OEConnection LLC, where he served six years as a board member. Currently, as senior manager, wholesale parts operations for Volkswagen Brand After Sales, he is
Scott Shriber Named Publisher of Counterman Magazine
Babcox executive also now takes responsibility for aftermarketNews e-newsletter. Shriber joined Babcox in August 2008 as publisher of BodyShop Business magazine. He will continue in this role, in addition to his new responsibilities with Counterman and aftermarketNews.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes’ A-Plus Network Forms Strategic Alliance with American Honda
Member shops can qualify for new body shop recognition program.
PPG and American Honda Establish Strategic Alliance
The CertifiedFirst Network is PPG’s national network of performance-driven collision centers designed to help participants effectively promote and improve their business through use of effective consumer and insurance marketing tools.
Industry Veteran Scott Shriber Named Publisher of BodyShop Business Magazine
Scott Shriber has been named publisher of BodyShop Business, a Babcox publication serving the collision repair industry. Shriber begins his new role as publisher on Monday, Aug. 25. “We look forward to the unique and in-depth industry insights Scott brings to his role as publisher of BodyShop Business,” said Bill Babcox, president of Babcox Publications. “Having grown up in his family’s jobber business, in addition to more than 30 years of professional experience in the OE and aftermarket segments, Scott has a wealth of automotive expertise to offer our organization.”
Retired GM Exec Appointed to MPA Board
Motorcar Parts of America has appointed Duane F. Miller to its board of directors, expanding the board to seven members. Duane Miller, 60, retired in April 2008 after a 37-year career with General Motors Corporation. He most recently served as executive director for General Motor’s Service and Parts Operation, responsible for all field activities, GM Parts (original equipment), AC Delco (aftermarket), GM Accessories business channels and the Global Independent Aftermarket business. His career with General Motors included numerous assignments and increasing responsibilities, commencing as a merchandising representative for the former AC Spark Plug division.
Steve True Named Vice President, infoLAB Automotive Practice
infoLAB Inc. has named Steve True vice president, automotive practice. He will be responsible for customer development in the United States and Canada. True will report to Brian Guerin, infoLAB president. Prior to joining infoLAB, True served as sales director for OEConnection, where he led the creation of a national network of tire distributors (including TCI, Goodyear Wholesale Tire Centers and Am-Pac Tire Distributors) to participate in online ordering from the Ford and General Motors dealer networks.