‘Octane Academy’ Founded by Ford to Premiere on FUEL TV
Ford action sports drivers Brian Deegan, Ken Block, Tanner Foust and Vaughn Gittin Jr. challenge contestants for a chance to win a new Ford ride and the Ford Racing “Experience of a Lifetime.”
U.S. Consumers Hold on to New Vehicles Nearly Six Years, an All-Time High, According to Polk
For new and used owners combined, the length of vehicle ownership among U.S. consumers has increased 23 percent since the third quarter of 2008, coinciding with the economic downturn, Polk says.
Union Think Tank Issues Three Reports Supporting Claim that China Subsidizes Auto Parts Exports
In a press release issued Jan. 31, AAM stated that more than 400,000 jobs in the U.S. auto supply chain have been lost since 2000 and another 1.6 million U.S. jobs are at risk unless China’s illegal trading practices are curtailed.
HDAW Reports Record Attendance for 2012 Las Vegas Conference
More than 1,918 aftermarket industry leaders attended the three-day conference, including 550 distributor executives and 392 exhibitor spaces sold. The 7th annual HDAW conference was held Jan. 23-26 in Las Vegas.
TransAxle Named ‘Remanufacturer of the Year’ at APRA/HDRG
According to Bill Gager, president of APRA/HDRG, the panel’s decision to award TransAxle LLC of Cinnaminson, N.J., this year’s prestigious award was because they are a leading remanufacturer in the aftermarket.
The AMN Week in Review (Jan. 23-27, 2012)
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Educating Consumers and Developing Infrastructure Are Essential to Green Vehicle Commercialization, Says Association of Global Automakers
Association members showcase latest green technologies at Washington Auto Show.
Ford Repeats with Top Honors in Polk’s Automotive Loyalty Awards; Hyundai Recognized for First Time
The 16th annual event honors manufacturers for consumer loyalty in 2011.
Parts Plus Sponsors Clay Millican for Entire 2012 NHRA Season
Starting with the Feb. 9-12 race weekend in Pomona, Calif., Parts Plus affiliates will benefit from promotional product tie-ins and also will have the opportunity to host the Top Fuel show car and driver at their businesses.
VDO REDI-Sensor Wins 2011 AIA Industry Awards for Best New Product
Recent additions of key Asian vehicle validations help garner prestigious import award.