Kris Hankey Of Advance Auto Parts Named 2017 Retail Counter Professional Of The Year
Hankey is the first female recipient of the Counter Professional of the Year award in more than 20 years, and the first Advance Auto Parts team member to receive the award from Counterman in the 32-year history of the awards program.
AAPEX 2017: Tomorrow’s Repair Shop Will Serve Youngest Consumers With Oldest Vehicles
Tyler Reeves of Interstate Batteries explained that millennials – America’s largest living generation – are driving vehicles that are eight to 11 years old, in 83 makes and 1,700 models.
WIX Filters, Babcox Media Present Fourth Annual WIX Driving Performance Award to Edmonds Import Auto
WIX Filters and Babcox Media named Tobi Klunder-Edmonds and Edmonds Import Auto in Palmer, Alaska, the winner of the fourth annual WIX Driving Performance Award.
WIX Filters Names Hunter High School Of West Valley City, Utah, 2017 School Of The Year
During a surprise ceremony for students, faculty and staff and instructors, WIX Filters and Tomorrow’s Tech magazine named Hunter High School in West Valley City, Utah, as the 2017 School of the Year.
AAPEX 2017 Announces Speakers For Keynote Sessions
For the first time, AAPEX 2017 will offer daily keynote sessions with an expert lineup of speakers to keep attendees ahead of the curve on the future of the vehicle, buyer and shop.
Auto Care Association Recognizes Four Future Aftermarket Leaders With Impact Award
The Auto Care Association has announced the 2017 recipients of its Impact Award: Four for the Future, which annually honors four 40-and-younger aftermarket professionals who have made remarkable contributions within the auto care industry.
Babcox Media Acquires AutoSuccess Magazine
For more than 15 years, the AutoSuccess brand has focused on the evolving needs of new car and light truck dealerships, providing solutions-based editorial content and industry information to help dealerships increase efficiency and profitability.
Jon Owens Joins Epicor In New Role Focused On Collaborative Industry Data Analytics Solutions
Owens joins Epicor after having served as vice president, market development, for the consumer-focused automotive service website AutoMD.
The Elephant In Your Automotive Parts Operation
“I have written two columns on this subject … of the lack of incoming technicians in the mechanical and collision repair space and the need for qualified counter professionals,” writes Counterman Publisher Scott Shriber.
Josh Cable Joins Babcox Media As Senior Editor
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce that Josh Cable has joined the company as senior editor of BodyShop Business and Counterman.
