Thousands of Prizes Available Through Wagner ThermoQuiet ‘Fall Blitz’ Promotion
Through Aug. 31, counter professionals can earn a TQ Fall Blitz game piece when they complete each qualifying sale of Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads.
Gaskets From Different Eras Vary Quite A Bit From More Modern Vehicles
When selling engine gaskets, the modern parts professional is often faced with a dizzying array of gasket technologies. The difference in gasket technologies among a ‘50s-model pickup truck, a ‘60s-vintage, high-compression muscle car and a modern bi-metal or aluminum engine is often quite dramatic. As we’ll see below, the practices that apply to older engines
Tenneco’s Monroe Brand Launches New Consumer Ad Campaign
MONROE, Mich. — Tenneco has launched a comprehensive consumer advertising campaign that aims to remind vehicle owners to replace worn ride control components in time for the summer driving season – and when they do, to choose Monroe shocks and struts. The new campaign – which includes roadside billboards in hundreds of North American markets,
Bosch Introduces New Iridium Spark Plug
BROADVIEW, Ill. — It was 1902 when Robert Bosch invented the first commercially viable high-voltage spark plug and magneto that revolutionized the automotive industry. Now in 2011, after a long history of major spark plug innovations that includes heat ranges in spark plugs, copper core spark plugs and long-lasting platinum spark plugs, Bosch says it
NAPA Auto Parts to Provide Car Care for LeMay — America’s Car Museum
TACOMA, Wash. – NAPA Auto Parts has signed an agreement with LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) to design and fully equip the NAPA AutoCare Center at ACM, the four-story, Tacoma, Wash., museum set to open in May 2012. “Car owners go to NAPA Auto Parts when they need parts for their vehicle, and our
AutoZone Authorizes Additional Stock Repurchase
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—AutoZone‘s board of directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of the company’s common stock in connection with its ongoing share repurchase program. Since the inception of the repurchase program in 1998, AutoZone’s Board of Directors has authorized $10.4 billion in stock repurchases. “AutoZone’s continued strong financial performance allows us to
NAPA Echlin/Belden Receives ‘Supplier of the Year’ Award from NAPA Under Hood Sales Group
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – NAPA Echlin/Belden has received the “Supplier of the Year 2010” award from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group in recognition of its outstanding support and service. The award was presented to Mike Fitzgerald, vice president sales and marketing for Echlin/Belden, and Stephen Ponticelli, Echlin/Belden national sales manager, by Jeff Norton,
Tenneco’s ‘Converter Ca$h’ Promotion Offers Cash Incentives for Counter Pros
MONROE, Mich. – Tenneco is offering automotive parts counter professionals the chance to earn $5 for each qualifying Walker direct-fit catalytic converter and CalCat converter they sell during the Walker Exhaust “Converter Ca$h” promotion. “Our ‘Converter Ca$h’ promo is a definite win-win situation for both counter professionals and consumers,” said Sheryl Bomia, North American programs
NAPA Echlin/Belden Receives ‘Supplier of the Year’ Award from NAPA Under Hood Sales Group
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – NAPA Echlin/Belden has received the “Supplier of the Year 2010” award from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group in recognition of its outstanding support and service. The award was presented to Mike Fitzgerald, vice president sales and marketing for Echlin/Belden, and Stephen Ponticelli, Echlin/Belden national sales manager, by Jeff Norton,
Jochen Etzel Named CEO of Continental Tire the Americas LLC
FORT MILL, S.C. — Continental Tire the Americas (CTA) announced that effective July 1, Jochen Etzel has been named CEO, replacing Matthias Schoenberg who was previously named Global Head of ContiTech’s Fluid Technology business unit. Approaching 20 years with Continental, Etzel started his career as a lawyer in Continental’s corporate law department. Only a few