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.
Cardone Family To Retain Ownership And Control Of CARDONE Industries
Going forward, the Cardone family will retain ownership of the company and will continue to remain actively involved in its operations.
Vortec 3500 Straight-Five Engine
The five-cylinder was seen as a way to achieve better fuel economy and performance than the six, but with more power and torque than the four. Back in 2002,General Motors developed what would become a new series of Vortec inline four-, five- and six-cylinder engines. All of the engines in the “Atlas” engine lineup share
Pep Boys Appoints Hotz Chairman of the Board
PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys today announced that independent director Robert Hotz was appointed chairman of the board of directors. Hotz, who has been a Pep Boys board member since 2005 and serves on its compensation and audit committees, is senior managing director, co-head of investment banking, a member of the operating committee and co-chairman of
Pep Boys Reports Second-Quarter 2011 Results
PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys has announced results for the second quarter (13 weeks) and first half (26 weeks), ended July 30. Sales for the 13 weeks ended July 30 increased by $17.7 million, or 3.5 percent, to $522.6 million from $504.9 million for the 13 weeks ended July 31, 2010. Comparable sales decreased 2 percent, including
CARDONE Offers Technical Bulletins
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — CARDONE’s ASE-Certified Technical Advisors have developed several new PROTECH Bulletins full of tips to help technicians finish jobs on time with fewer comebacks. The following PROTECH Technical Bulletins were recently added to the Tech Help section at www.cardone.com: BRAKES Wrong Pedal Rod or Brake Light Switch Adjustment Problem ELECTRONICS No Start After
CARDONE Industries Announces the ‘3F Challenge’
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — CARDONE Industries has announced the “3F Challenge,” an educational steering promotion based on the company’s recent feature on the SPEED Channel’s “Two Guys Garage.” The promotion, developed specifically for automotive aftermarket professionals, offers insight into proper performance of power steering system repairs, the company says. According to CARDONE, the 3F Challenge was
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
MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference To Feature Product Data Course For Suppliers
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Tom Frey from the Automotive Distribution Network (ADN) will instruct suppliers on the collective needs of distributors on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the 2011 Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Technology Council (MTC) Fall Conference. The conference will be held at the Marco Island Marriott in Marco Island, Fla. The
Uni-Select’s Auto-Plus Brand Announces New NHRA Partnership
AMHERST, N.Y. — Uni-Select has just announced a series of multi-year sponsorship agreements with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and its affiliated venues. According to Brent Windom, vice president of North American Marketing and Product Development for Uni-Select, Auto-Plus is now the title-rights sponsor for NHRA’s national event at Maplegrove Raceway, located about