The Week in Review (March 30 – April 3, 2009)
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, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
The Nano, World’s Cheapest Car, to Hit Indian Roads
Hundreds of thousands are expected to put their name down for a Nano, which will cost just under $2,000 for a basic model.
Industry Owned Electronic Catalog and Website Will Be Free To Aftermarket Service Dealers
Leading manufacturers establish not-for-profit group to address technician requests for more timely data.
Three Aftermarket Executives Join AASA Board of Governors
Peter Morse of Morse Automotive heads slate of new 2009 officers.
Richard Davidson Joins SmartDrive as Chief Financial Officer
Former IBM CFO joins the global risk and safety technology company.
AASA China Aftermarket Forum Announces New Officers
The China Aftermarket Forum is a forum of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Meeting and Vendor Awards Banquet
During the Annual Awards Banquet, outstanding vendors were recognized.
2008 Readers’ Choice Awards Announced
Given to only 10 companies from each magazine, the winners are determined by surveys conducted by Babcox Research, which ask readers which ads they recall seeing and reading.
Pronto Presents Awards at Fall Shareholders Conference
Several suppliers recognized for their support at Pronto Fall Shareholders meeting.
Manufacturer-Driven IT Solutions Slated for Discussion at MIS Council Fall Conference
Representatives of three automotive parts manufacturers will discuss how information technology (IT) innovations have helped their companies realize supply chain improvements and profitability on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the MIS Council Fall Conference in Marco Island, Fla. The Fall Conference program on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 14, will be devoted to manufacturer IT innovations.