AIA To Hold 25th Annual Import Product And Marketing Awards Program At AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, will present its 25th annual AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. during AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center. The awards recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products, packaging, websites, catalogs and marketing/advertising programs for import cars or trucks.
SKF Launches Social Media Program, Providing Increased Access To Technical And Product Information
SKF has launched a Twitter page and YouTube channel to provide automotive and heavy-duty technicians and fleet managers with an additional source of SKF product and technical information.
SACHS Clutch Brand Selected Co-Approved Clutch Vendor At Automotive Distribution Network
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, has announced that its SACHS clutch brand was recently selected as a Co-Approved Clutch Vendor to the Automotive Distribution Network (ADN).
2013 SACHS Shocks & Struts Catalog Offers Coverage For European And Asian Nameplates
New in 2013, SACHS is offering a fully assembled premium strut and spring Assembly program for the automotive aftermarket, covering more than 80 percent of the demand for fully assembled struts, said the company.
WORLDPAC Hosts First-Time Supplier & Training EXPO
Successful event supported customers through specialized training.
WORLDPAC Hosts First-Time Supplier & Training EXPO
Successful event supported customers through specialized training.
Internal Engine Repairs: Uncovering the Culprits That Cause Head Gaskets To Fail
The first symptoms of a failing head gasket are usually a slow loss of coolant with no visible leaks, engine overheating and/or a check engine light with cylinder misfire codes. Uncover the culprits and prevent comebacks by following repair procedures to the letter.
News Update: NAPA Chassis Trains, Certifies Technicians
Participants in a four-day NAPA Chassis training class were provided with tips and techniques from NATEF-certified instructors to identify and solve problems while diagnosing and repairing late-model chassis and suspension systems. Held recently at NAPA’s training center, the clinic taught timesaving repair procedures, giving these techs the ability to be more proficient on newer vehicles.
News Update Affinia Group Restructures Marketing Organization: Adds Key High-Level Positions
Affinia Group Inc. has transformed its marketing organization, including the creation of four new, high-level positions. The move will place increased emphasis on global thinking and the use of category management to drive customer-facing decisions, according to Terry McCormack, president and CEO of Affinia. Jerry McCabe, formerly vice president of communications and marketing services, has
News Update: AMI Announces 2006 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship Recipient
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI), in conjunction with Babcox Publications, recently announced Steve Sallinger, owner and president, Ole Metairie Car Care, Inc., Metairie, LA, as the recipient of the “Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship.” The scholarship recognizes a management-oriented member of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division. The recipient receives $1,000 to be applied