The Alliance Announces 2013 Golf Tournament To Benefit University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has announced that its annual golf tournament has an added special significance for 2013. Earlier this year, the Alliance Board of Directors donated $100,000 to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation to honor the memory of Walter Spence Jr. The Alliance’s Channel Partner Advisory Council (CPAC) also has recommended the 2013 golf tournament at the Turnberry Isle in Aventura, Fla., be dedicated to Mr. Spence, in addition to helping raise funds to support the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.
The Alliance Announces ‘Drive To Daytona’ Sweepstakes Winners
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has reported that its Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Stores’ latest “Drive To Daytona” promotion is believed to be the largest sweepstakes of its kind in aftermarket history, according to the program group.
ShowMeTheParts.com And EXTEND GROUP Partner To Form EXTEND PERFORMANCE
EXTEND GROUP has announced an agreement with ShowMeTheParts.com that aims to bring the two companies into the forefront of emerging marketing technology for the automotive aftermarket industry. EXTEND PERFORMANCE offers the automotive aftermarket industry full-service, web-based marketing solutions that incorporate the ShowMeTheParts.com online catalog.
Northside Towing & Service Wins Auto-Wares’ Auto Value/Bumper To Bumper Certified Service Center Of The Year Award
The Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Parts Stores and Certified Service Centers Tech Expo was held on Feb. 8-9 at the DeVos Place and Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich. During the Expo, a special ceremony was held honoring the thousands of Auto Value Parts Stores and Certified Service Centers from throughout the Tri-State area, which houses more than 700 service centers.
Service Professionals To Discuss ‘The Essential Parts Manufacturer’ At AASA Vision Conference
What do repair professionals want from parts manufacturers? Leaders in independent aftermarket repair will take the stage at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) 2013 Vision Conference to lend a first-person perspective on what makes them recommend certain brands of automotive aftermarket parts.
FMI Automotive Receives Alliance Outstanding Shipping Award For Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, FMI Automotive has been honored by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. with its Channel Partner Award for Outstanding Shipping Performance.
Car Care Council Reports ‘Big Success’ At First-Ever Northwood Auto Show Vehicle Check-Up Event
More than 100 vehicles were inspected on Sunday, Oct. 7, during the first-ever consumer vehicle check-up event hosted by the Car Care Council in conjunction with the Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland, Mich.
The Alliance Wraps Up One Convention, Sets Sights on Another
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance capped its tri-annual “Aftermarket Magic” convention in Orlando, FL, last week by announcing the next convention will be held November 2015 in Las Vegas.
Money Still on the Table for Aftermarket Students
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship committee reminds the industry that scholarship funds are still available to students pursuing a career in the aftermarket. Industry members with sons or daughters in need of financial assistance to support their aftermarket education efforts are encouraged to have their children apply now.
The Alliance Selects the Virtual Inventory Cloud (VIC) Special Order Solution
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has begun implementation of new supply chain technology that will get special order items into the hands of service dealers faster, more reliably, and with far less hassle.