Kbb.com Names Most-Researched New Vehicles for 2009; Brands with Greatest Share of Market Interest This Year
Chevy Equinox and Camaro, Ford Fusion and Lexus RX 350 jump into 2009’s Top 20 most-researched new cars.
J.D. Power Reports: Uncertain Future of Brands Dissuades Some New-Vehicle Buyers From Considering Particular Brands
Lack of awareness and styling are obstacles to consideration for many new-vehicle launches, says J.D. Power.
Executive Interview with Monty Jinks, Catalog Manager, Purolator Filters NA
As Catalog Manager for Robert Bosch LLC’s Filtration Business Unit, Monty Jinks is responsible for supervising and managing the research, production and distribution of all filter catalogs. In 2006, Monty received the John F. Cummins Award from the Filter Manufacturers Council. He currently serves as chairman of the Filter Manufacturers Council’s Catalog Committee and has held the position since 1998. In the following interview, Jinks talks about Purolators recent efforts to expand electronic cataloging for the fast-paced filter category.
Centric Releases Trio of Updated Catalogs
The current trio of catalogs reflect Centric’s ongoing growth, with more than 40,000 braking system parts.
Federal-Mogul Introduces New Carter Direct-Fit HI-Performance Electric Fuel Pump
Federal-Mogul also offers Carter direct-fit HI-Performance electric pumps — each rated at 255 lph — for a full range of other “tuner” and muscle car applications.
New Tuner School Offers Insider Secrets to Working in the High-Performance Aftermarket Industry
Founded by Hennessey Performance Engineering President John Hennessey, Tuner School is a 14-week program dedicated to teaching its students the secrets to success in the high-performance automotive aftermarket. It was established as a way to offer its students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hone their craft, learn from professionals in the field, and springboard their career in the aftermarket industry.
New Raybestos Brand Numbers for 2010 Vehicles Introduced
503 new listings available via Raybestos eSelect and online catalog.
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.
Universal Technical Institute Foundation and NASCAR Angels Announce Winner of $25,000 Scholarship
High school senior recipient to attend NASCAR Tech immediately after graduation.
NPD Now Offers Cooling Category Information from AAIM Panel Companies
HOUSTON – Market research firm The NPD Group has announced the availability of commercial and retail cooling category point-of sale (POS) information from all nine automotive specialty retailers and wholesale distributors in the Aftermarket Industry Monitor (AAIM). In 2007, NPD began re-releasing hard parts point-of-sale information, with cooperation from the nine AAIM panel companies and