WORLDPAC Hosts Second Supplier & Training Expo
Successful event extends commitment to help customers succeed.
Marangoni Tread North America Honored by U.S. Representative Jim Cooper
Along with Cooper, Cathy McKellar of The Old Hickory Area Chamber of Commerce presented the 2011 Momentum Award to Marangoni for exceptional standards of success for 2011.
VDO Electric Motors Line Expands Application Coverage for Import and Domestic Vehicles
The new line additions include new fan assemblies and new blower motor part numbers, with new applications covering both domestic and import applications. The complete electric motors line is featured in a new 2012 catalog.
The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
While not appearing directly in the market as of yet, the pricing pressure discussed in earlier quarters continues to build.
Aftermarket Foundation Names Scott Luckett as Newest Addition to its Board
Luckett is vice president of technology standards for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
Global Auto Execs Don’t Expect EV Sales to Spark for More Than a Decade, Says KPMG
However, automakers are expected to pump investment into electric technologies. With no clear electrified propulsion winner, execs are mixed on consumer demand for e-vehicles by 2025.
AP Exhaust Technologies Acquires the Assets of ANSA Automotive Parts Distributors
Sale finalized on Dec. 23, 2011, includes all ANSA assets, which have been relocated to AP Exhaust’s headquarters in Goldsboro, N.C.
Roadranger Expanding Pre-Authorized Warranty Repairs Program
The Pre-Authorized program eliminates the need for calls to the Roadranger Real-Time Warranty center because technicians, service managers and warranty administrators at all truck dealerships in the U.S. and Canada can use a set of standard authorization codes that guarantee payment for more than 20 common repairs.
PACCAR Elects New Director
Mark Schulz, 59, served as president of international operations at Ford Motor Company from 2005 until his retirement in 2007. During his 32-year tenure at Ford, he served in senior executive positions with responsibility for operations in the Middle East, Asia and South America. He is CEO of M. A. Schulz and Associates LLC, a management consulting firm, and a founding partner in Fontinalis Partners LLC, a transportation technology strategic investment firm.
ACDelco Introduces Diesel Exhaust Fluid
ACDelco Diesel Exhaust Fluid can be used in competitive make vehicles that use a SCR system. It meets stringent AUS 32 and ISO 22241 standards for purity and concentration, according to the company.