The Top 10 OE Stories of 2009
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the sixth annual Year in Review series.
US Auto Parts Launches AutoMD.com
According to AutoMD, the new site allows both car owners and DIYers to diagnose car problems; know how much car repairs should cost; understand the steps needed and the time it should take to make the repairs; and also find the right local shop at the right price for their issue.
The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
This week’s installment of The Pulse features data from TLG Research (TLGR), measuring price changes for the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to the third quarter of 2009.
James Erdahl Named 2009 PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year
The award is an annual tribute to the PPG collision center technician receiving the highest score on the ASE Painting and Refinish test.
Audatex Contributes $10,000 to I-CAR Education Foundation in Support of Technical Students and Schools’ Collision Education
The $10,000 contribution from Audatex will go toward the I-CAR Education Foundation’s Collision Repair Education Campaign (CREC) fund which allows the Foundation to provide annual grants and scholarships to support schools, instructors and students in collision education.
Harlan Wawrzyniak Named Cengage Learning/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Minnesota technician achieves highest scores on 2009 ASE certification exams.
Executive Interview with Dave Sholtis, Vice President, Filtration Americas, Regional Business Unit, Robert Bosch LLC
David Sholtis is vice president for filtration Americas, Regional Business Unit of Robert Bosch LLC. Sholtis has responsibility for the filtration business in both North America and Latin America including strategy formulation, support coordination and coordination of the Bosch Group and MANN+HUMMEL joint venture — Purolator Filters NA LLC. In today’s Executive Interview, Sholtis talks with AMN about Bosch’s efforts this year to promote and expand the Purolator brand.
Dozens of Foreign-Nameplate Vehicles Featured in Newly Expanded MOOG Chassis Parts Line
Federal-Mogul adds nearly 400 foreign-nameplate parts to MOOG offering; more than 650 new SKUs introduced to line during 2009.
The Pulse: Use of Premium vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this edition, we will review rolling month-by-month data for the percentage of premium parts used in repairs versus second line parts. Utilizing data from IMR Inc., this week we review the numbers for October 2008 through October 2009.
Federal-Mogul Receives Patent for Wagner EDGE Laser-Shaped Friction
Patented friction now featured in Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads.