AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes
Rick Smith, vice president store operations, will be promoted to senior vice president, human resources, customer satisfaction in January.

DENSO Products And Services Americas Inc. Announces Organization Changes
These recent changes support the ongoing expansion and growth of DENSO’s aftermarket business, the company says.

Advance Auto Parts Announces Leadership Transition
President George Sherman named interim CEO, effective Jan. 3, 2016. Darren Jackson will retire as CEO after eight years.

Standard Motor Products Announces Key Management Changes
Standard Motor Products has announced that Chairman and CEO Lawrence “Larry” Sills plans to retire as CEO of the company and will become executive chairman of the board of directors effective March 31, 2016. Eric Sills, president, will succeed him as CEO and will be appointed to the board of directors.

Spectra Premium Appoints Director Of Sales – Traditional Aftermarket, USA
In this position, Greg DelGozzo will be responsible for sales of Spectra Premium products in the U.S. traditional aftermarket business division.

AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes
Among the changes, Mark Finestone, senior vice president, merchandising and store development, has been promoted to executive vice president, merchandising, supply chain and marketing.

MAHLE Aftermarket Names Andreas Huber To Lead MAHLE Service Solutions
Huber will be based in Farmington Hills, Mich., and will be responsible for MAHLE Service Solutions, which specializes in the development, manufacturing and distribution of automotive services, tools and maintenance equipment, including air conditioning service, fluid exchange and nitrogen tire inflation systems.

Dorman Products Announces Executive Succession Plan
Mathias Barton has been appointed to serve as the company’s CEO. Barton succeeds Steven Berman, who has assumed the role of executive chairman. The appointments of Barton as CEO and Berman as executive chairman represent the next step in the company’s long-term succession plan.

Ricky Wang Joins Brake Parts Inc As Sales Vice President And General Manager, China
Wang served as the vice president and general manager of East Lake New Energy Automobile Corp. in China where he was responsible for its specialty vehicle business.

You’ll Never Get This Month’s Guess The Car Puzzle
The winner will be randomly selected from correct entries and awarded $100. Only one winner will be selected.

Motul USA Announces Organizational Changes
Dave Wolman joins Motul’s Center of Excellence (CoE) for PowerSports as director for the Americas region. Guillaume Pailleret becomes president of Motul USA.

Newspaper Profiles O’Reilly Auto Parts Sales Associate
Michael Angel Grajeda got his start working on cars with his uncle as a small child.
