Pep Boys is Title Sponsor of Pep Boys Auto 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Race
PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys has announced that it will be the title sponsor for Atlanta Motor Speedway’s (AMS) 500-mile NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race on Sunday, Oct. 28. The event will be officially known as the Pep Boys Auto 500. As the headline event for the Oct. 26-28 race weekend, the Pep Boys Auto 500
New Activant Innovation Helps Parts Distributors Generate Revenue from Slow-Moving Stock
Activant Solutions has introduced a web-based solution designed to help automotive and commercial-vehicle parts distributors create and manage large numbers of parts auctions through the eBay Motors online marketplace. The new Activant AuctionExpert solution, developed with insight from eBay Motors, is designed to help traditional parts distributors and jobbers generate revenue from previously slow-moving stock. It can also be used to enhance the presence and efficiency of existing online auctions, the company said.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at Technology’s “Next Big Thing”
In honor of the annual Aftermarket eForum taking place today and tomorrow in Chicago, Ask the Industry this week explores the topic of technology. In our recent Executive Interview with Jim Franco, we asked the Autologue Computer Systems CEO, what he thought was ‘the’ new technology today that is doing the most to help make the aftermarket industry more efficient. Franco’s answer: the Internet. Franco wasn’t the only one to sing the praises of the ‘Net. We asked a number of aftermarket professionals working in the technology arena to answer the same question.
NHRA Assets Sold to HD Partners
HD Partners Acquisition Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) professional racing assets, including the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing series, together with a broad set of rights to commercialize the NHRA brand. Once the transaction takes place, acquired assets will be held in a wholly owned subsidiary of HD Partners named NHRA Pro Racing. The NHRA, which will remain a non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation, will retain all its non-professional racing, safety and educational activities and continue to be the sanctioning body for all NHRA racing activities, including the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
BorgWarner Thermal Systems Expands in China
AUBURN HILLS, MI — Propelled by growing demand in the rapidly expanding Chinese automotive market, BorgWarner Thermal Systems broke ground for a new production facility at its campus in Ningbo, China. The new 194,000-square-foot operation will replace a smaller facility nearby. Beginning in December, the facility will produce fans, viscous fan drives, Visctronic fan drives,
WIX Filters Celebrates 40 Years in Racing
GASTONIA, NC – WIX Filters, part of Affinia Group’s family of brands, is celebrating 40 years in racing. To recognize the milestone, WIX will introduce a commemorative logo during Memorial Day weekend NASCAR events and make a special charitable donation in the name of the driver that leads the 40th lap of the Coca-Cola 600.
The Week in Review (April 9-13,2007)
By Amy Antenora Editor The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
Jimmy White Receives Ken Patterson Award
MCHENRY, IL – The National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) recently named Jimmy White — Camp & Associates’ media representative for the Raybestos Rookie of the Year program — as the recipient of the 2006 Ken Patterson Helping Others Award. The Ken Patterson Helping Others Award — named for former Talladega Superspeedway media relations representative Ken
Managers to Leave Goodyear Dunlop in 2007
Some 29 managers have lost their jobs at Goodyear Dunlop UK. The job losses are part of a restructuring program, which will cut around 100 jobs in total. The management cuts will almost exclusively be from positions at the company’s TyreFort headquarters in Birmingham, England, with a further 69 non-office positions around the country. However, at least some of the jobs are a question of administration, with employment simply transferring to the various holders of the new franchise agreement instead of Goodyear Dunlop itself.
Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2007 Distinguished Service Citation Recipients and 2006 Industry Leader
The Automotive Hall of Fame has announced its 2007 Distinguished Service Citation Recipients. The Automotive Hall of Fame’s oldest recognition, initiated in 1940, the Distinguished Service Citation recognizes individuals who have significantly improved the industry or their respective organizations. Recipients are either currently employed in the industry or recently retired.