David McCartney Named President Of CARQUEST U.S.
McCartney has served as executive vice president, chief information officer, since February 2011. Prior to that time, he served as senior vice president, supply chain and logistics. Other positions held include divisional vice president – Central Region, divisional vice president – Western Region and senior vice president of DC operations.
The Pulse: Northcoast Research Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey
According to the results of Northcoast Research’s February survey, the sluggish sales trends that characterized the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012 continued into February.
Rancho Announces quickLIFT Promotion
Loaded quickLIFT ‘Quick Cash’ Promotion in February and March rewards up to $40 for qualifying sales to service and counter professionals.
Tenneco Offering Cash Rewards For Sales Of Monroe Quick-Strut Assemblies
Monroe ‘Quick Cash’ promotion provides up to $40 for each qualifying installation completed in January and February.
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Electrical System
● BATTERY — Provides current for cranking the engine, and to supplement the electrical needs of the vehicle. Automotive 12-volt batteries are usually located in the engine compartment, but some may be mounted elsewhere (under back seat, in the trunk, behind the inner fender splash guard, etc.). Most are maintenance-free and require no make-up water
Timken Evaluates $225 Million Investment for New Capacity at Faircrest Steel Plant in Ohio
CANTON, Ohio — The Timken Co. is evaluating a $225 million investment at its Canton, Ohio-based Faircrest Steel Plant that would increase capacity, expand product range and strengthen competitiveness of Timken alloy steel bars. A ladle refiner and a new large-bloom continuous caster would be central to the investment, targeted to begin production in 2014,
Moving Parts Online
Selling on eBay Motors is easier with new software solutions, but pricing and customer service are critical to success.
Autolite Announces Winners of First Online Counterperson Challenge
DANBURY, Conn. – Autolite recently selected the 35 winners of its first Counterperson Challenge, awarding cash prizes totaling more than $10,000. The interactive, online challenge, which ran February through April, was created to educate men and women behind the counter about the technological differences between different types of spark plugs and the intricacies of complex
ASE P2 Question-Writing: Harder Than It Looks
It gets taken every year — the ASE P2. And every year, counterpros around the country study up on store operations questions, parts predicaments and some math homework to take the test and hopefully, earn their blue seal. But come test day, all those P2 questions don’t just materialize out of thin air. The job of
Parts Plus Renews Food Network Advertising Package, Hosts Consumer Sweepstakes Promotional Tie-In
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – Parts Plus has announced it will continue its advertising package on popular Food Network television programming, including “30-Minute Meals with Rachael Ray,” complemented by a consumer sweepstakes promotion at its Parts Plus Car Care Centers nationwide. “We’re back with the Food Network because of its programming’s consistent crossover appeal with women and