Coming to a Television Near You — ‘Know Your Parts’
Two AASA PSAs — 10 seconds and 30 seconds — feature Steve Letarte, crew chief for Jeff Gordon and the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet race team, reminding viewers to “know your parts” and use quality aftermarket parts.
University of the Aftermarket CEUs Available for 26 Business Events at 2009 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas
Participants can make progress toward AAP, MAAP certificates at ‘Inside Track’ education sessions, AAIA Town Hall meeting and AASA Executive Breakfast.
2009 Aftermarket eForum: Making the Most of a Virtual Trade Show
The inaugural online event will feature a first-of-a kind virtual trade show of aftermarket technology providers, providing networking and business development, some of the most valuable features of an industry conference or trade show.
Helpful Hints for a Successful Show
Exhibitors can trim costs and still reach key clients.
AMI Announces 2009 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Chris Pfefferle has worked in the automotive service industry for 13 years and is currently working on completing the necessary requirements to earn the Institute’s Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation.
Zep Inc. Announces Agreement with Advance Auto Parts
Company expands distribution channel to reach more customers with line of professional-strength products.
Massachusetts Legislature Holds Hearing on Right to Repair
Representatives from automotive aftermarket associations both in favor of and opposition to the bill were on-hand to provide testimony during the standing-room only meeting.
E-Commerce and Supply Chain Collaboration Break New Ground at Aftermarket eForum
The cost of registration is $95 after early-bird and association membership discounts, and attendees earn 0.4 CEU credits toward the AAP or MAAP from the University of the Aftermarket.
Advance Auto, O’Reilly, CARQUEST to Discuss ‘Turning on the Data Spigot’ at MIS Council Fall Conference
Panelists will include: Scott Luckett, vice president technology standards & solutions, AAIA (moderator), Eugene Cheng, director, content management and strategy — e-commerce, Advance Auto Parts; John Christie, vice president of e-service-business marketing division, CARQUEST; and Mike Williams, vice president of advanced technology, O’Reilly Auto Parts.
White House Unveils Interagency Program to Improve Fuel Economy and Emissions
The standards proposed would apply to passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles, covering model years 2012-2016. They require these vehicles to meet an estimated combined average emissions level of 250 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) per mile in model year 2016, equivalent to 35.5 miles per gallon (mpg) if the automotive industry were to meet this CO2 level through fuel economy improvements.