Frank Joel Joins Elite Worldwide as Business Development Coach
Joel was the owner/operator of one of the very first independent Honda Shops in Los Angeles, which was voted as one of the best shops in the entire city by Los Angeles magazine.
Kramer Outlines Goodyear ‘Roadmap’ at Shareholder Meeting
Saying he was “pleased” with the tiremaker’s 2011 performance, chairman and CEO Rich Kramer outlined the company’s “strategy roadmap” going forward.
Hankook Kicks Off 2012 ‘Great Catch’ Promotion
The “Great Catch” giveaway will award a consumer with a 2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible.
Brake Manufacturers Point Out They Are Part of the Solution to Reducing Copper in U.S. Watersheds
The Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) recently issued a statement in response to recent media reports and PR regarding the negative impact of the use of copper in brake friction products as it affects U.S. waterways.
Lang Distributing President Tim Lee to Deliver Convocation Address at April’s Leadership 2.0 Session
An early proponent of aftermarket leadership education, Lee will discuss the importance of trusting the right people in building a successful career.
ATD Chairman Pushes Dealers to Embrace Change
In his last speech as chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), Utah truck dealer Kyle Treadway urged his fellow dealers to embrace the many changes affecting heavy- and medium-duty truck retailing, including the introduction of new federal regulations, technological advances and the entrance of a younger generation of future dealers.
AVI and Babcox Sponsor Free Management Webinar
Shop owners and managers who want to create a team spirit throughout their shop that will help increase sales, productivity and profits will benefit from this program. Through this information-rich webinar, attendees will learn the easy-to-follow steps to help create the right environment, and will turn employees into superstars at the same time!
Automechanika 2012 to Present ‘Tomorrow’s Mobility Concepts’
E-mobility pioneer Karabag planning major presentation on “smart grids” at 2012 event.
OBITUARY: 1960 Indy 500 Winner Jim Rathman Dies at 83
Born in Los Angeles on July 16, 1928, Rathmann started life as Royal Richard Rathmann, becoming “Jim” in the immediate post World War II years, when he began racing hot rods as an underage
teenager.
Joe McAleese of Bendix Heads Slate of 2012 MEMA Board Officers
In addition to McAleese, new MEMA officers for 2012 include: Vice Chairman – John Corey, president and CEO, Stoneridge Inc.; Vice Chairman – Doug Grimm, chairman, president and CEO, Grede Holdings LLC; and Immediate Past Chairman – Terry McCormack, CEO, president and director, Affinia Group Inc.