LKQ Announces Strategic Acquisitions
Company acquires Canadian automotive aftermarket collision parts distributor; expands into engine remanufacturing business.
Exide Technologies Expands Extreme Battery Line
At the company’s exhibit at AAPEX this week in Las Vegas, Exide is featuring the 13 new part numbers joining its premium product portfolio.
2010 Automotive Communications Award Winners Announced at AAPEX
The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Car Care Council Women’s Board and supported by the Automotive Communication Council. The awards applaud companies/agencies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations efforts.
ASAAA to Launch Legislative Industry Education Awareness Program Specifically For State Legislatures
The program has been established to assist in increasing awareness by state legislators of the major positive economic and consumer benefits generated by the automotive aftermarket parts and service industry. The campaign will create a blueprint whereby state associations can implement creative industry education tools, messages and innovative resources in their own state Capitols and regulatory agencies to increase awareness among policymakers about the benefits of a vibrant and robust industry.
Bosch Icon Wiper Blades Join Discovery Channel’s “Storm Chasers” For How Storm Chasers Clear The Way Campaign
The national Bosch ICON advertising campaign features storm chaser Reed Timmer and his armored SUV, “Dominator” equipped with ICON blades to “clear the way,” as he tangles with tornados to gather data and gain insight on these destructive twisters.
Robert Susor Recognized With 2010 AWDA Lifetime Achievement Award
This very selective award recognizes individuals who, over the course of many years, have distinguished themselves through their commitment to, and high level of performance within, the motor vehicle aftermarket. Recipients of this award are considered to be “backbones” of the industry.
KYB to Add More Than 200 New Part Numbers in 2010
Some of the popular, late model applications recently introduced include the 2007-2009 Chevrolet Silverado, 2007-2009 Mazda CX-7, 2009-2010 Mazda6, 2007-2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2007-2009 Nissan Altima.
Tenneco Extending Monroe Quick-Strut Advantage with Increased Coverage for 2011
More than 20 new SKUs coming in January; company continues to expand manufacturing capacity to address growing demand.
Stant Announces New CEO
Howell joins Stant Corp. from American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. (AAM), where he spent the past 16 years. His most recent position at AAM was the P&L leader for the Americas, a $1.9 billion business unit. Prior to his employment at AAM, Howell spent 10 years at Chrysler.
Executive Interview: Jim Graninger, Vice President, Regional Business Unit, Bosch Diagnostics
Bosch’s Jim Graninger brings to automotive service more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, including over 20 years in the aftermarket arena. Before joining Bosch, he was Vice President and General Manager of Rexnord Industries, LLC, and prior to that, served in several vice president level roles with Snap-on, Inc., including their diagnostics business. Jim’s successful career includes international assignments in Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands as well as international responsibilities for Asia, Australia and Latin America. In this executive interview, Graninger discusses the vital importance of diagnostics in automotive service today and tomorrow, and how Bosch Diagnostics is prepared and uniquely qualified to meet this challenge.