Top 10 News Stories of 2006
For the third year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine take a look at the events that have had the most impact on the automotive aftermarket in the past year. News stories are presented in chronological order.
Make the Investment
Store personnel are critical to this industry’s success. They just deserve far more attention and appreciation than they’ve received.
Lost Opportunities
AAPEX is the biggest industry event of the year. So why don’t more store personnel bother to attend?
Made in Wherever
International part manufacturers are becoming an increasingly influential force at industry trade shows, which is good news for the import specialist.
Top Ten News Makers of 2005
For the second year, Counterman magazine and aftermarketNews bring you the Top Ten News makers of 2005.
Channel Partnering
In a recent interview on our e-news daily aftermarketNews (AMN), Affinia President and CEO Terry McCormack made some very poignant comments regarding the interaction between customers and channel partners in the automotive aftermarket. Terry is a distinguished and respected aftermarket leader, with more than 30 years of experience. So, when he speaks, he’s drawing from
Top Ten News Stories of 2004
Whether you believe 2004 was a good or bad year for the aftermarket, no one can argue this was a big news year for our industry. Here’s a month-by-month look at what Counterman and aftermarketNews.com and consider to be biggest news events of 2004.
Top Ten News Stories o2004
Whether you believe 2004 was a good or bad year for the aftermarket, no one can argue this was a big news year for our industry. Here’s a month-by-month look at what Counterman and aftermarketNews.com and consider to be biggest news events of 2004.
Mirror Image
Counterfeiting is big business, accounting for five to eight percent of all goods sold worldwide.
Top Ten News Makers of 2004
For the first time ever, Counterman magazine and aftermarketNews.com bring you The Top 10 Newsmakers of 2004. Our editorial team took a look at some of this industry’s most influential leaders and selected the 10 we believe had a direct impact on the aftermarket in 2004.