Timken Reports Second-Quarter Results; Company to Sell Needle Bearing Business to Toyota Affiliate
The results reflect lower sales volume and manufacturing utilization, which were partially offset by favorable pricing and cost-reduction initiatives.
The New General Motors Emerges Today
According to President and CEO Fritz Henderson, the company emerges with a new corporate structure, a stronger balance sheet and a renewed commitment to make the customer the center of everything the new GM does.
Aftermarket Prime Time
The closing of new car dealerships across the country means the aftermarket can reap the benefits that thousands of closed bays bring. Counterman Editor Mark Phillips finds out how some program groups view these developments.
Manufacturing Ranked No. 1 Industry for Economic Prosperity
Survey reveals wide perception gap between positive views of manufacturing’s contributions, negative views of career opportunities.
Polk Inventory Efficiency Award Winners Share Their Secrets to Success
It can be tough to predict what part numbers will be needed most when the customers call.
Executive Interview: What’s On the Horizon for Delphi’s Aftermarket Division?
Frank Ordonez, president of Delphi Product & Service Solutions, and Bill Lafontaine, vice president, brand & communications for Delphi Product & Service Solutions, shed some light, and a positive outlook, on changes in the auto industry and plans for Delphi’s aftermarket division going forward.
Target Marketing Program Available from AAIA’s Car Care Professionals Network
The Car Care Professionals Network’s executive committee has developed, tested and introduced a program to help the independent repair shop members of CCPN go after a bigger portion of those vehicle owners abandoned by the closing new car dealer. A direct mail program specifically targets the owners of the vehicle makes represented by the closing car dealership.
Congress Highlights Need to Slow Down Dealership Closings, Layoffs, Says NADA
NADA asks Congress, Obama, automakers to re-examine dealership decision.
SURVEY RESULTS: Nearly 75 Percent Say They Will Cut Back on Driving if Gas Prices Go Higher
The good news is that while gas prices are expected to rise, road trips are still the preferred method of travel according to Jiffy Lube’s survey.
C. Robert Kidder to Become Chairman of Chrysler Group LLC
He will succeed Robert Nardelli, who plans to step down following the company’s successful emergence from bankruptcy.