‘Cash for Clunkers’ to End Monday
Because of the slowness of the government in paying dealers for “Cash for Clunker” rebates, some dealers voluntarily left the program.
Relax, Work and Meet at the AASA Member Center During AAPEX 2009
The AASA Member Center offers a variety of free “extras” to members.
Suppliers’ Request for Additional Government Funds Turned Down
The trade associations requested approximately $8 to $10 billion in financial support, which would be in addition to the $5 billion in financing set up for suppliers by the U.S. Treasury Dept. in March.
Lauren Fix Named “Aftermarket Woman of the Year” By Car Care Council Women’s Board
Fix was chosen by the Women’s Board membership and special programs committee, based on her longevity in the aftermarket, her career accomplishments, her leadership capabilities and dedication to the automotive aftermarket industry.
Major Automakers Top Fortune’s Global 500 List
General Motors managed to squeeze into the top 10 companies listed on Fortune magazine’s Global 500 list – the magazine’s annual ranking of the world’s largest corporations. While GM, listed at No. 9, ranked higher than Daimler (No. 11) and Ford (No. 13), it was still trumped by Toyota Motor Co. (No. 5), one of several foreign automakers that has seen a spike in sales the past few years as consumer interest in more fuel-efficient, ‘eco-friendly’ vehicles grows.
‘The Economic Report’ Show to Feature Coni-Seal
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – Aftermarket manufacturer Coni-Seal, Inc. will be featured on an upcoming episode of ‘The Economic Report’ as part of the show’s series on Rising Stars in Quality Aftermarket Parts. Hosted by former NFL sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel, “The Economic Report” airs during the day on national news networks including Fox, CNN and
Pronto Holds Successful Spring Shareholder’s Conference in Atlanta
National Pronto Association held its Spring Shareholder’s Conference April 8-10 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Ga. Despite tornado damage to the hotel and the downtown Atlanta area, more than 60 warehouse distributor shareholders and more than 70 vendor partners attended the three-day meeting. This meeting was primarily structured as one-on-one sessions between shareholders and suppliers, whereby the supplier had the opportunity to host up to 15 sessions over a two-day period. All together 900 one-on-one meetings took place.
Motorcar Parts of America Names Corporate Finance Executive to Board
LOS ANGELES — Motorcar Parts of America (MPA) has appointed Scott Adelson to its board of directors, expanding the board to six members. Adelson, 47, is a senior managing director and global co-head of corporate finance for the international investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey. Based in Los Angeles, he serves as a member of its
Consumer Media Coverage of Be Car Care Aware Campaign Increased in 2007
BETHESDA, MD – The Car Care Council has reported a ‘dramatic’ increase in the number of consumer media outlets communicating the “Be Car Care Aware” (BCCA) message in 2007. As a result of public and media relations outreach done by the Car Care Council, television coverage for the BCCA message doubled in 2007 and included
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry: What Makes for a Good Location for Business Travel?
Business travel — it’s something most of us do. Las Vegas always seems to pop up on our business travel schedules at least once per year — and for good reason. Las Vegas boasts all the ingredients for a successful business meeting, conference or trade show — lots of meeting space, lots of hotel rooms and, of course, world-class entertainment and dining. This week, we asked a few well-traveled road warriors about what makes for a good business travel spot.