Bosch Reorganizes U.S. Aftermarket Resources; Re-Affirms Commitment To Focus On Customer Needs
The Bosch Car Service Network, the Bosch Technical Training and Service organization, and both the Parts and Diagnostics/Wheel Service sales organizations will now all be aligned into a single structural unit in an effort to simplify sales and service in the independent aftermarket.
Next Week: Stay Tuned For AMN@AAPEX
Beginning Monday, Oct. 29 and running through Thursday, Nov. 1, AMN will deliver a special AMN@AAPEX afternoon edition of our newsletter exclusively to subscribers. The special 2012 AMN@AAPEX series, sponsored by the Automotive Distribution Network, will feature live reporting from the show floor, including press conferences, awards presentations, photo slideshows and much more.
SEMA Rep Group Changes Format, Name
According to SEMA, the new name reflects changes the group has made to better serve the needs of its membership by becoming an individual-based professional network, compared to its previous agency-based membership format.
aftermarketNews Weekly (Oct. 22-26, 2012)
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Parts Plus Awards Grand Prize Trip To NHRA Finals
The winner will receive a trip for two to the NHRA Full Throttle Series finals Nov. 8 through Nov. 11, including airfare, race tickets, pit-area hospitality and the opportunity to meet Clay Millican and the Parts Plus team.
AAPEX Learning Forum To Offer Sessions On Technology And Service Readiness
Learning Forum sessions start on Monday, Oct. 29 and will be offered throughout the week at AAPEX, which runs until Nov. 1, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
Auto International Association To Present At 2012 AAPEX Learning Forum
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), will present, “Import Parts Explosion: Are You Taking Your Fair Share?” as part of the AAPEX Learning Forum.
Mitchell 1 Enhances Social Media Sharing of Consumer Reviews with Latest SocialCRM Update
Additional enhancements include the ability to configure the settings to the shop’s preference for their customers’ social sharing experience, tracking of customer social sharing activity and enhanced reporting of customer reviews, including summary data of positive reviews.
Automotive Instructors Receive Special Invitation To AAPEX 2012
Automotive instructors are invited to the inaugural Inside AAPEX for Automotive Instructors on Wednesday, Oct. 31 and Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. Attendees will learn about new technology, meet with manufacturer product managers and trainers and earn National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) credit hours.
aftermarketNews Weekly (Oct. 8-12, 2012)
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