CARSTAR Expands Development Team
Phillip Vick named director of network development for key Midwest and Southeastern markets.
OBITUARY: William Reagan, Founder Of LoJack Corp. And Its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System, 78
A former Medfield Police Commissioner and Town Selectman, Reagan founded LoJack (the antithesis of “hi-jack”) and developed its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System to keep police officers and investigators safe during the pursuit and recovery of stolen vehicles. In 1979, a U.S. patent was issued to Reagan for his invention. In 1986, he formed LoJack Corp. and served as the company’s first chairman and CEO.
North American Council Of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Education Foundation Announces 2013 Larry Cotten Memorial Scholarship Winner
The $1,500 scholarship was awarded to Levi Cross of Beaver Springs, Pa., who will attend the Pennsylvania College of Technology in the automotive restoration technology program.
Stant Awards Ten Scholarships For 2013
Stant Corp. pledged $10,000 to fund 10 $1,000 scholarships for the 2013 GAAS scholarship awards.
PBES Offering Free Webinar
Webinar to address how PBE distributors can increase sales by helping their body shop customers increase theirs.
Collaboration Is Key To Improving, Advancing Aftermarket/OEM Partnerships
“Collaboration” was the predominant theme at the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) 2013 ToolTech event, held April 23-25 at the Hyatt Mission Bay in San Diego. A host of representatives from across the aftermarket industry presented ToolTech attendees with their insights and concerns about the future of the aftermarket and its relationships with the OEMs.
AASP-MN Says Meeting And Convention ‘Fuels Industry’s Fire’
During the two-day event, more than 250 area shop owners, vendors, presenters and industry supporters gathered to take part in informative seminars, networking opportunities and unforgettable entertainment, according to the association.
AASP-MN Annual Meeting And Convention Announced
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will hold its annual meeting and convention under the theme “Fuel Your Fire,” on April 11-12.
Mid America Motorworks Founder Mike Yager To Be Inducted Into The Bloomington Gold Great Hall
Yager to be recognized as one of 50 influential pioneers of the Corvette hobby.
The Top 10 Executive Interviews Of 2012
Yesterday afternoon, aftermarketNews.com kicked off our annual AMN Year in Review series, sponsored by Federated Auto Parts. The first in a week-long series, today we take a look back at the Top Ten Executive Interviews of 2012. Stay tuned as the series continues all week. This afternoon, we will present the Top Ten Distribution Stories of 2012.