AASA VisCon 2011: Compelling Insights for the Next Decade
The fourth annual Vision Conference, hosted by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) exclusively for its members, boasted record attendance of close to 200 people at the April 29-30 gathering. The “AASA VisCon” event, held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, promised to offer “compelling insights for the next decade,” through a number of
Belt Supplier Veyance Announces NASCAR All-Star Week Sweepstakes
Enter for chance to win trip to 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.
O’Reilly Automotive Reports Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2010 Results
Net income for the fourth quarter totaled $106 million (or 8.1 percent of sales), up 47 percent from $72 million (or 6.1 percent of sales) for the same period a year ago.
First-Ever Autolite Challenge Program Offers Counter Pros a Chance at Cash and Prizes
DANBURY, Conn. — On Feb. 1, the Autolite Challenge – a program started in 2010 that provides training and rewards opportunities for technicians – will launch a new-to-the-industry promotion, the Counterperson Program. Aimed at educating men and women behind the counter, the program’s curriculum will focus on today’s complex ignition systems. Specifically, the program includes
Autolite Offers Cash in Counterperson Program
2011 educational program teaches counterpeople about complex ignition systems.
Emissions, Hybrids And Diesels: The Rules Keep Changing
Emission regulations have always been one of the major driving forces behind new vehicle technology.
Handful of Seats Remain for Leadership 2.0
The 2010-11 class of the University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 experience is nearing a sellout. Industry professionals interested in participating in the aftermarket’s cornerstone executive development program are urged to contact the University as soon as possible to reserve their seats.
Billy Scott Inducted into Federated Vendor Hall of Fame
STAUNTON, Va. — Federated Auto Parts has honored Billy Scott of Martin-Scott Sales as its 2009 Federated Vendor Hall of Fame inductee. The award was presented to Scott April 16 during Federated’s annual meeting held in Phoenix, Ariz. “Each year Federated selects an outstanding individual to be inducted into the Federated Vendor Hall of Fame.
Federated Celebrates 25 Years
The celebration began at Federated’s annual meeting held earlier this month, where a special 25th anniversary logo was unveiled.
Newly Repackaged FRAM Extra Guard Air Filters Offer Extended Engine Protection
DANBURY, Conn. — FRAM is relaunching FRAM Extra Guard Air Filters with new packaging to highlight the brand’s new Engine Protection claims. Engine Protection is the FRAM measure of a filter’s ability to trap dirt particles and keep them from entering the engine. FRAM Extra Guard air filters provide two times the engine protection compared