Memorial Scholarship Fund Established For Larry W. McCurdy
University of the Aftermarket Foundation to administer fund in memory of long-time industry leader.
Larry W. McCurdy, Affinia Chairman, Passes Away at Age 75
McCurdy had held position since company’s inception in 2004.
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Domestic Models Outperform Imports in Vehicle Appeal for the First Time in 13 Years
Ford receives five segment-level awards; Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen each receive two.
The AMN Week in Review (July 6-9, 2010)
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Fifteenth Annual GAAS Looks at the Next Generation of Customers and Employees
The day’s presentations began with three aftermarket service veterans tackling the topic of “How Automotive Repair Service Chains Are Gaining Traction in Today’s Market.” The session was moderated by Barry Soltz, president, AMRA/MAP. Panelists were Joe Biggie, vice president of strategy and development, Just Brakes; Larry Magee, chairman, CEO and president, Bridgestone Retail Operations; and John Warzecha, senior vice president, franchise business development, Midas Inc.
Transtar Industries Appoints Neil Sethi President, Domestic Distribution Group
Sethi joined Transtar in October 2004 as director of business development and shortly thereafter, assumed responsibility for the Cleveland sales team in addition to his business development role.
White House Signs Landmark Vehicle Greenhouse Gas/Fuel Economy Rule
The rule was the result of a 2009 agreement between car companies, the state of California and the White House, where the federal government would adopt the California standards and the state would then agree to accept compliance with those standards as then meeting their requirements.
Kumho Debt Workout Deal Coming in February
Creditors have selected PricewaterhouseCoopers Korea and Deloitte Anjin LLC to conduct due diligence on the plan, reports said.
The Top 10 Service & Repair Articles of 2009
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the sixth annual Year in Review series.
Polk Announces Automotive Loyalty Winners
Toyota and Honda win top honors in 14th annual event.