Top 10 News Stories of 2007
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected what they determined to be the most significant events to impact the automotive aftermarket in the past year. News stories are presented in chronological order.
The Globalization of the Groups
While the automotive supplier base becomes more global and the US WD population continues to shrink, some program groups look outside the borders to strengthen membership and protect volume. A link to a complete program group chart can be found at the bottom of this article by Editor Brian Cruickshank.
Top 10 News Stories of 2006
For the third year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine take a look at the events that have had the most impact on the automotive aftermarket in the past year. News stories are presented in chronological order.
Questions & Answers
Where do technicians go to find answers? They often head straight for their trusted parts professional, a multi-skilled business partner who seems to have all the answers.
Internet Parts Ordering: A Tech’s Opinion
Parts ordering over the Internet is yet another part of the continuing evolution of the distribution channel. If used correctly, the possibilities are endless.
The Proliferation Puzzle
Vision steers markets. It also reveals opportunities and sparks capitalism and entrepreneurialism. From where I sit, if our industry doesn’t come together on the issue of information standardization, across all segments and levels of the market, it will reflect a serious lack of “vision” on our part.
The Import Parts Market
The import parts market began as a slow evolution and has turned into a revolution with more Hondas and Toyotas on the road than American manufacturers could have ever anticipated.
Smooth Sailing — Steering, Suspension and Ride Control
Chassis parts may not be a high-volume category in the aftermarket, but sooner or later most chassis parts do wear out and have to be replaced. The question is, when?