Miles Driven Continues To Trend Downward
Northcoast Research, a Cleveland-based firm that tracks miles driven and presents data about six weeks ahead of the government, isn’t convinced that miles driven will reverse the decline it’s been experiencing.
Pushing Engines Farther
Downsizing vehicles, reducing vehicle size and weight and using smaller and more fuel-efficient powertrains are some of the ways automakers will reach government fuel standards.
The Super Stores: O’Reilly Holds Onto Second Place In Store Counts
Every year, Counterman magazine provides an overview of the super stores serving the automotive aftermarket. To be part of the list, a chain must have 50 or more stores.
Automotive Distribution Network Names Tom Frey Vice President Of Information And Technology
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Tom Frey has been promoted to vice president of Information and Technology for the Automotive Distribution Network, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network. “Tom’s work over the years as the Network’s director of product and later, as our IT director, has enabled our members to more effectively manage their inventory
Dana Speeds Service To European Aftermarket Customers With New DC In Hungary
Parts will primarily arrive from six Dana production facilities in Belgium, Hungary, Italy and Spain, and will then be shipped to service and distribution centers throughout Europe.
Federal-Mogul President And CEO Jose Maria Alapont Honored As Northwood University 2012 Outstanding Business Leader
Northwood University’s 2012 Outstanding Business Leader Award recognizes a select group of men and women for their business achievements. Alapont was one of nine to receive the award at Northwood’s Outstanding Business Leader Awards Gala on Jan. 21.
2011’s Top Stories In Review
At the beginning of each year, we review the top stories of the previous year in automotive aftermarket parts distribution. We gauge this by reviewing the most-read stories from our sister e-newsletter, aftermarketNews.com. One of the most-read stories of the year came in July when Advance Auto Parts would introduce home delivery in two markets
Babcox Media, Publisher of Counterman, Acquires Automotive Video Inc.
AKRON, Ohio – Babcox Media Inc., publisher of Counterman, announces its acquisition of Automotive Video Inc. (AVI), effective Jan. 1, 2012, extending its reach farther throughout the automotive aftermarket, tire, performance, collision, commercial trucking, engine building and powersports markets. AVI’s broad range of educational products for technicians and video production capabilities adds to Babcox Media’s
The Network’s Sold-Out National Convention to Feature Top Business Speakers at Wynn Las Vegas
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – The Automotive Distribution Network has signed several renowned seminar speakers to appear at its sold-out National Convention, which will be held Feb. 26–29, at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network. “The Network’s attendees across every level of distribution have always viewed the seminars as the
Iridium in Spark Plugs
Iridium has a higher melting temperature than platinum and is six times harder than platinum.
