Motorist Assurance Program to Launch Aggressive Automotive Trade, Consumer Outreach Initiative in 2007
BETHESDA, MD – The non-profit Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) has announced it will launch an aggressive automotive trade and consumer outreach initiative in 2007 to help build consumer trust and satisfaction with the automotive maintenance and repair industry. MAP President Lawrence Hecker said the campaign will include advertising, editorial placements, public service announcements for broadcast
Executive Interview with Mac McGovern, Director of Training, KYB America
A successful independent shop owner for more than 30 years, Mac McGovern joined KYB as director of training in August of this year. Considered one of the aftermarket’s leading trainers and advisors, McGovern is implementing KYB’s innovative Ride Control Solutions from KYB program, which is helping to develop the understanding and co-operation between manufacturers, distributors and service centers in order to improve business practices and better take care of motorists’ needs.
KYB Names William “Mac” McGovern Director of Training
KYB America LLC has named William “Mac” McGovern to the position of director of training. The announcement was made by Mike Howarth, KYB senior vice president.
MEMA Becomes Sponsor of ‘Premier’ Chinese Auto Parts Show
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has agreed to support the China International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts, Equipment and Service Suppliers – also known as Automechanika China – one of the leading industry events in China for the automotive aftermarket and OEM sectors. An MEMA Pavilion for North American suppliers will highlight the association’s initial activity in the event.
Congressman Barton Predicts Right to Repair Act Passage This Year
Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, was strongly optimistic in predicting passage this year of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act legislation that he will re-introduce to the 109th Congress during remarks to more than 250 attendees at the Aftermarket Legislative Summit last week.
Congressman Barton Predicts Right to Repair Act Passage This Year
Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, was strongly optimistic in predicting passage this year of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act legislation that he will re-introduce to the 109th Congress during remarks to more than 250 attendees at the Aftermarket Legislative Summit last week.
AAIA’s Aaron Lowe Shares the History and How-to’s for its Annual Legislative Summit
Our latest Executive Interview features Aaron Lowe, vice president of government affairs for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. On March 1 and 2, more than 200 aftermarket executives will gather in our nation’s capitol for the 2005 Aftermarket Legislative Summit. The annual event gives representatives of the aftermarket the opportunity to provide policymakers with the information they need to make educated and informed decisions about issues that impact the aftermarket. Major issues to be highlighted during this year’s Summit include: The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act; association health plans; anti-counterfeiting; and asbestos litigation reform legislation. Lowe recently shared with us some history about this industry-critical event and how you can get involved.
Delphi Makes Organizational Changes in Aftermarket Unit
Delphi has announced organizational changes in its Delphi Product & Service Solutions division, the company’s aftermarket and consumer products division. Russell W. H. Bailey, managing director of Delphi Integrated Service Solutions, a business unit of Delphi Product & Service Solutions, is retiring after more than 36 years in the industry. Mark Theriot, currently director of global service technologies, will succeed Bailey in this role, in addition to maintaining his current responsibilities. Under the new organizational structure, Theriot will have full global responsibility for executing Delphi’s service strategy and vision.