The Da-VINci Code
Making heads or tails of the all-too-important 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number. The modern 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) became mandatory for new vehicles sold in the U.S. beginning with the 1981 model year. The VIN is broken down into six components, and each part holds a key to decoding the identity of an individual
GPC Announces Proposed Acquisition Of NAPA Distributor
ATLANTA – Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Quaker City Motor Parts Co. (QCMP), a long-standing NAPA distributor. GPC announced it will purchase, for cash, all of the issued and outstanding common stock of QCMP. Consummation of the merger transaction is expected on or around May 1, and
AMN Executive Interview with Lucia Veiga Moretti, President of Delphi Product & Service Solutions
Moretti, who was named president of Delphi Product & Service Solutions in mid-2011, began her automotive career at a Delphi Joint Venture in Brazil (DHB) in 1989. She held several positions in sales, marketing and business planning in the original equipment business and then joined Delphi Product & Service Solutions in 2001 as director of
Clean Diesel To The Rescue
Gone are the days of the traditional diesel engine’s noisy pistons, exhaust odor and sluggish performance.
NAPA Filters Wins Coveted Spirit Of NAPA Award For The Ninth Time
NAPA Filters, manufactured by Affinia Global Filtration, is the only nine-time winner of the coveted Spirit of NAPA award, which is one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive aftermarket, according to the company.
Consumers Can Save Up To $40 On Premium Brake Pads Through Wagner ThermoQuiet Rebate
Consumer offer available Feb. 25-April 30 through thousands of automotive parts and service providers.
Federal-Mogul Offering Rebates Of Up To $40 On Champion Spark Plugs
The “Save Like a Champion” rebate runs Feb. 25 through June 30.
Money Still On The Table For Aftermarket Students
Industry members with sons or daughters in need of financial assistance to support their aftermarket education efforts are encouraged to have their children apply now for 2012 GAAS Scholarship funds.
Lang Distributing President Tim Lee To Deliver Convocation Address At April’s Leadership 2.0 Session
MIDLAND, Mich. — Timothy P. Lee, MAAP, president of Lang Distributing Inc., a member of the executive committee of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association and board of directors of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, will deliver the convocation address during Session II of the 2011-2012 University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 experience in West
Consumers Can Get Up To $20 Back On Purchases Of Leading ANCO Wiper Blades In February And March
Federal-Mogul has introduced a highly consumer-friendly new online rebate redemption and tracking system that makes it easier than ever for consumers to submit, track and receive their rebates, according to the company.