Terry Crawford Named CABA’s ‘Mr. Oyster Roast’ 2010
The award was made during the 63rd Annual CABA Oyster, Bull & Shrimp Family Fun Feast held this year at the Martins West banquet hall near Baltimore.
McCourt Introduces New Line of Tire Balancers and Changers
The line is being marketed under the Wheel Products name. Included in its initial offering will be passenger-vehicle tire changers and balancers.
Executive Interview with Richard ‘Dick’ Morgan, Retiring President and CEO of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Part Two)
In part two of this multi-part series, aftermarketNews sits down with Richard “Dick” Morgan, a 48-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket industry who on Dec. 31, 2009, celebrated his retirement from the position of president and CEO of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, a position he held for the past 16 years. In this exclusive interview, Morgan reflects on the accomplishments he’s most proud of, the changes he has seen in the nearly half a century that he’s been in the industry and what he hopes and expects of the future. In Part Two, Morgan shares his expectations for the distribution segment in the next five-to-10 years.
Toyota Provides Update on Prius Brake Issue; Accelerator Pedal Repair
While some media outlets have reported that Toyota is mulling over the idea of recalling several hundred thousand 2010 Priuses for the brake issue, the Washington Post said Toyota has denied this claim.
The Week in Review (Feb. 1-5, 2010)
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‘Aftermarket Next: Insights on a New Generation of Customers & Employees’ is Theme for GAAS 2010
Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium returns to Chicago May 18-19 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare.
Affinia Group Sells Quinton Hazell Business
Quinton Hazell is a diverse aftermarket manufacturer and distributor of automotive components throughout Europe. The company has approximately 750 people and is headquartered in Hinckley, Warwickshire, which is also its main U.K. warehousing and distribution operation. It also has other locations in the U.K., France, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy and Spain.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Fourth Annual Tire Review Top Shop Awards
The Tire Review Top Shop Award contest spotlights independent tire dealers that epitomize the attributes and values stressed in every issue of Tire Review: exemplary customer service and retention, training and education, merchandising and promotion, professional standards and conduct, appearance, solid business management, community involvement, growth and achievement.
Nation’s Largest Manufacturing Sector Calls On President, Congress to Safeguard Manufacturing Jobs
A Bureau of Labor Statistics report warns that the U.S. manufacturing sector could lose an additional 100,000 jobs over the next 10 years.
Automotive Distribution Network Announces Upper Management Changes
Kenny Lewis (pictured), Victor Jones and Tom Frey were each appointed to new positions at Automotive Distribution Network. David Prater, who was recently named Senior VP, says the new organizational structure supports the Network’s future expansion plans.