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The Internet has changed many traditional businesses, and several Internet startups are now taking aim at disrupting one of the oldest models in our business establishments: higher education (and their timing could not be better)! Twenty-eight years after my final college class in Boston, I went back to school for 12 weeks this spring; but
Federated Dirt Track Team Goes Pink In October
Kenny Schrader raising awareness, funds for breast cancer research. STAUNTON, Va. – The Federated Auto Parts dirt track racing team has gone pink this October in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Federated dirt track car, driven by Federated spokesperson Kenny Schrader, features a special pink design for its races during the month of October.
AASA Launches Hub Bearings Quality Awareness Campaign
The hub bearing campaign is the first in a series of category-specific campaigns designed to educate technicians, shop owners, service writers and other industry repair professionals on the value of installing only quality premium parts. RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association has launched a new marketing campaign as a part
AASA Report Shows Unperformed Car Maintenance Represents 27 Percent Of Total Aftermarket Potential, But Larger Concern Is Vehicle Safety
Customers who avoid or delay maintaining their cars pose a potential safety risk on the nation’s roads, association says.
Online Applications Accepted Now For 2014 GAAS, UAF And Other Aftermarket Scholarships
Deadline to apply is March 31, 2014.
Dana Constructing New Engine And Component Testing Center In Germany
The new testing center will consist of three engine test benches, a hot gas test bench and a vibration test system with a built-in acoustic measurement room. The new building is topped off by installation areas and office spaces and recreation rooms.
Babcox Media Promotes Dean Martin To Publisher Of Fleet Equipment
Prior to his promotion, Martin was Regional Sales Manager for the company, covering territories in the Southeast and South Central United States.
Program Groups Are Positioned For The Future
The leaders of some of the top program groups in the automotive aftermarket are optimistic about 2014 and beyond.
Executive Interview: Nicholas Jacquez, Vice President Of Marketing & Product Development, Affinia Global Chassis
With the sale of Affinia’s brake division, Nicholas Jacquez became the vice president of marketing and product development for Affinia Global Chassis. With an even stronger focus on chassis parts, Jacquez explains in this aftermarketNews.com Executive Interview, how he and his team plan to refresh the relevance of the Raybestos chassis brand and increase the efficiency and profitability of its customers.
Top Program Group Leaders Look At 2014 And Beyond
Featured in a special section of the June issue of Counterman magazine, Editor Mark Phillips speaks to Federated’s Rusty Bishop; Automotive Distribution Network’s Mike Lambert; Pronto’s Bill Maggs; Automotive Parts Associates’ Dan Freeman; and the Alliance’s John Washbish to get their views on what the future has in store. Today we bring you just a glimpse of what they see ahead.
