Voodoo Ride Unveils Two New Products
CHICAGO, IL – New vehicle appearance products maker Voodoo Ride has unveiled two new additions to its product line: Hexx scratch remover and Shoq tire cleaner. Hexx is a non-abrasive product that removes light scratches, fine swirl marks, oxidation and other imperfections, leaving a mirror-like gloss finish free of surface distortions, according to the company.
Brose Buys Former Siemens VDO Unit
Continental’s takeover of Siemens VDO Automotive has been good news for Germany’s Brose Group. Brose, a privately-held manufacturer of window regulators, door systems and seat adjusters, agreed last month to purchase the former Siemens VDO’s electric motor operations from new owner Continental. Brose hopes the acquisition boosts its growth spurt in North America
The Top Ten News Stories of 2007
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected what they determined to be the most significant events to impact the automotive aftermarket in the past year. News stories are presented in chronological order.
Cerberus Chief Is Forced Into Spotlight
The Independent – London By Stephen Foley NEW YORK — The secretive private equity billionaire Stephen Feinberg was forced into the public spotlight last week, called to a Delaware courthouse to explain why his firm, Cerberus Capital, was trying to wriggle out of a buyout deal agreed earlier in the year. Feinberg has obsessively guarded
The Top Ten Distribution Influences of 2007
In this article, Counterman and aftermarketNews editors present their annual look at the top 10 issues that most impact aftermarket distribution.
Editor’s Note
The editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman online are proud to present to you the AMN Year in Review 2007. OurYear in Review ‘Top Ten’ series features the key events, ideas and individuals that made an impact on the automotive aftermarket in 2007.
Second Bidder Emerges for Delphi Division
A private-equity firm in Florida made a competing offer for Delphi Corp.’s steering business, setting the stage for a bidding war over the division as Chairman Steve Miller tries to wrap up Delphi’s two-year bankruptcy. Sun Capital Partners Inc., based in Boca Raton, FL, said in court papers Monday it would pay nearly $10 million more in cash than Los Angeles-based Platinum Equity has proposed for Delphi’s steering business.
The Week in Review (Dec. 10-14, 2007)
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
The Week in Review (Dec. 3-7, 2007)
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
CVSN Signs Six New Members
JACKSONVILLE, FL — The Board of Directors of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) approved six new distributor members at a recent board meeting in Phoenix, AZ. The new CVSN members are: · Armond Sikes, AA Wheel & Truck Supply, North Kansas City, MO; · Jay Boggeman, Plaza Fleet Parts, St Louis, MO; · Steven