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
Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center Announces Extensive Schedule of Training Workshops, Webinars
Parts professionals, vehicle and engine service technicians can choose from more than 40 hands-on clinics, 20 live webinars covering latest diagnostic and repair procedures.
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Electrical System
● BATTERY — Provides current for cranking the engine, and to supplement the electrical needs of the vehicle. Automotive 12-volt batteries are usually located in the engine compartment, but some may be mounted elsewhere (under back seat, in the trunk, behind the inner fender splash guard, etc.). Most are maintenance-free and require no make-up water
Moving Parts Online
Selling on eBay Motors is easier with new software solutions, but pricing and customer service are critical to success.
A Declaration of Innovation
“Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time.” — Bill Gates “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” — Steve Jobs During a recent family vacation to the island of Manhattan, we marched into the world’s famous Madame Tussaud’s wax museum on 42nd
Making The Case For Selling Powersports
It’s no surprise that gas prices are having an effect on miles driven. In March of this year, Americans drove about 3.5 billion fewer miles than in March 2010, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The overall economy, gas prices, competition and whatever other reasons you might cite have forced all of
UCI Holdings Reports First-Quarter Results
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — UCI Holdings Limited, the parent company of UCI International Inc., announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. Combined net sales for Holdings and UCI of $245.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, was up $15.3 million, or 6.6 percent, compared to the year-ago quarter. The company,
Affinia Reports Improved Sales for the First Quarter of 2011
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Affinia Group has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. The company said improving market conditions, along with increased sales to new and existing customers and favorable currency effects, contributed to net sales of $505 million, a 14 percent increase compared to same period in 2010. Sales
O’Reilly Automotive Reports Solid First-Quarter 2011 Results
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — O’Reilly Automotive has announced record revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31. Sales for the first quarter ended March 31, increased $103 million, or 8 percent, to $1.38 billion from $1.28 billion for the same period a year ago. Gross profit for the first quarter increased to $670 million
Apple Re-Invented The Store Experience
Apple is a company that’s been praised for innovating and changing things up in ways that other companies haven’t.