Autolite Announces Winners of First Online Counterperson Challenge
DANBURY, Conn. – Autolite recently selected the 35 winners of its first Counterperson Challenge, awarding cash prizes totaling more than $10,000. The interactive, online challenge, which ran February through April, was created to educate men and women behind the counter about the technological differences between different types of spark plugs and the intricacies of complex
A Q&A With Kyle Moyer, Andretti Autosport’s General Manager
I had the opportunity to interview Kyle Moyer, general manager of Andretti Autosport, at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. You never know what to expect when you meet the Big Boss. Knowing he tells folks like Danica Patrick, Marco Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay what to do was a bit nerve-wracking. But, Moyer’s
Stop-And-Go Traffic Isn’t So Bad After All
You may not like stop and go traffic on your commute, but the aftermarket sure does. While miles driven increased only slightly in 2010, product volume in the aftermarket rose 3.2 percent, according to a recent study by Lang Marketing. How can product volume rise significantly while the miles driven increase was a paltry 0.8
Pep Boys Reports First-Quarter 2011 Results
PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys has announced results for the first quarter ended April 30. Sales for the first quarter increased by $3.5 million, or 0.7 percent, to $513.5 million from $510 million for the prior year’s first quarter, ended May 1, 2010. Comparable sales decreased 0.6 percent, consisting of a 1.6 percent comparable service revenue increase and
A World View of Cost Controls: Q&A with Odd Joergenrud, Regional President — North America, Automotive Aftermarket, Robert Bosch LLC
Rising costs are on everyone’s mind these days. As the world’s largest supplier of automotive parts and systems, Bosch has a unique vantage point of the issue. In this exclusive interview, Odd Joergenrud, regional president – North America, Automotive Aftermarket, Robert Bosch LLC, offers up his perspective on cost containment from a manufacturer’s point of view.
Advance Auto Parts Reports First-Quarter Results
ROANOKE, Va. — Advance Auto Parts announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended April 23. First quarter earnings per diluted share (EPS) were $1.35, which was a 13.4 percent increase over the first quarter last year. “I would like to thank our 52,000 team members for their hard work and dedication to
Federated Members Choose Federal-Mogul as Outstanding Vendor of the Year
STAUNTON, Va. – Federated Auto Parts recognized Federal-Mogul with its Outstanding Vendor of the Year Award for 2010. The award was presented by Bo Fisher, chairman of Federated Auto Parts, during Federated’s national meeting and annual awards dinner on April 28. Federal-Mogul earned the most votes from the Federated membership for exceptional dedication to excellence
OBITUARY: Joseph G. Buehler, Former APA President
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has announced that one of its founding owners and former president Joseph G. Buehler passed away on April 21. Buehler retired as APA’s president in August 1999. According to APA, his sense of humor and outgoing personality will forever be remembered. “Joe never knew a stranger and had great
The Best in Cataloging Recognized by NCMA
CARDONE, DENSO and International Brake Industries take top honors.
Belt Supplier Announces NASCAR All-Star Week Sweepstakes
Enter for a chance to win a trip to the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.