ASE P2: Electrical System
Average battery life is only about four to five years, and sometimes less in hot climates.
Silla Automotive Announces New Packaging Design And Box Material
The design will further protect and support the radiator against damage during shipping and new, reinforced stronger boxhandling and reduce the chance of bending or warping while in transit, the company says.
Executive Interview With Michael Broderick, CEO, Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Division
Michael Broderick was raised on the parts counter. He was elected to the position of chief executive officer (CEO), Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Division, on June 25, after the Federal-Mogul Board of Directors announced its decision to modify the company’s corporate structure to create a separate and independent aftermarket division. In this Executive Interview, Broderick gives us a progress report on the transition to a separate Aftermarket Division and the benefit it has for both the company and its customers. He also talks about his time as a counterman.
Automotive Parts Associates Honors Bosch During AAPEX Breakfast Meeting
Automotive Parts Associates (APA) honored Robert Bosch LLC with its first-ever “Vision Award” at an APA shareholders’ breakfast held last week during AAPEX. Dan Freeman, president and CEO of APA, presented the award to Bobby Bloom, Bosch’s vice president, independent aftermarket sales for North America.
Tenneco Announces Aggressive Growth Plans For Monroe Quick-Strut Coverage And Production
Company expanding Monroe Ride Control coverage to millions of additional vehicles; Shock and strut SKUs to grow throughout 2013.
Twenty-Three Industry Professionals Receive AAP, MAAP Certificates In Las Vegas
AAP and MAAP certificates were presented by University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP, and Northwood University President and CEO Dr. Keith Pretty, at Northwood University’s annual graduation and awards luncheon on Tuesday, Oct 30, at the Venetian.
DENSO Celebrates Grand Opening Of Its India Technical Center
The new technical center has a variety of testing and evaluation equipment, including an engine bench and a chassis dynamometer that can test a vehicle at temperatures ranging from -30 to +50 degree Celsius environment.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions in Partnership with Aftermarket Telematics Technologies Win Inaugural Aftermarket Telematics Challenge
In announcing the winner of the competition, AAIA cited how the Delphi connected car offers consumers the features and benefits of a connected-car experience, without the need to buy a new vehicle to obtain OE-embedded telematics technology. By deploying a telematics aftermarket auto care service model, traditional independent garages will be equipped with the same capabilities, designed to enable the independent aftermarket service channels to compete with the connected car care technologies supported by the OEM car dealers.
DENSO Sales California Announces Organizational Changes
DENSO to establish its Aftermarket Business Headquarters for the Americas in California.
MEMA Announces Organizational Changes
MEMA President and CEO Bob McKenna announces Steve Handschuh is appointed MEMA executive vice president and COO; Bill Long appointed president, COO of AASA. Association also provides updates on key issues impacting supplier members today.