Speedemissions Announces New CARbongaBT App
Company will market driver evaluation Bluetooth device to operate app.
ALI Launches Certified Lift Inspector Program
Richard “The King” Petty, seven-time NASCAR Champion, posed with one of the new ads promoting the ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program before making a surprise appearance at the program kick-off event at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Oct. 31.
ACDelco Parts Featured On ‘Two Guys Garage’ Episode
On the show, a 2003 Cadillac CTS with 117,000 miles is inspected and repaired before it is transferred to a college-bound daughter. A complete roster of maintenance and repair components is used on the car, as well as ACDelco tools that include its latest inspection camera.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Adds 110 Million In Targeted Car Parc Coverage
Expansion aims to meet growing electronics content in aftermarket.
NHTSA Issues Counterfeit Airbag Alert
On Oct. 10, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer safety advisory regarding counterfeit replacement airbags that have been illegally branded with original equipment manufacturer logos and sold to mislead buyers.
Know Thy Customer: Philips Automotive Introduces Three New Products at Automechanika Focusing on Three Distinct Customer Segments
During a press conference today at Automechanika Frankfurt, Philips Automotive broke down its customers’ needs and expectations into three categories: regular, sporty and safety.
Executive Interview: Dennis Samfilippo, General Manager, Philips Lighting North America
Dennis Samfilippo is the general manager of Philips Lighting’s Business Group Automotive NA and has been with Philips since 2010. Over the years, Samfilippo has held several key management positions with several leading companies. He has a wealth of aftermarket management experience and expertise. Prior to Philips, Samfilippo was the Global Business Unit Manager, OE Service, Independent Aftermarket & Specialty Markets at Delphi’s Saginaw Steering Gear Division.
Hunter Engineering Co. Named a Top Supplier by Sears Holdings
Sears Holdings granted the awards to an elite group of supplier companies that have been helping support the transformation of Sears Holdings through innovation around customers, core retail excellence and financial and operational discipline. Of the more than 30,000 suppliers that work with Sears Holdings, less than one half of a percent have the privilege of receiving these awards.
Build Team Finalized for SEMA Mustang Build Powered By Women
Vehicle transformation began yesterday and the finished vehicle will debut Oct. 31 at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Speedemissions Inc. Announces Plans to Launch Franchise Business Unit
The company said it views the franchising vehicle as a means to continue its growth strategy and increase the size of its retail store presence. After securing approval for all the necessary disclosure documents, the company expects to begin selling franchises by the fourth quarter of 2012.