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Nominate Yourself, Someone Else For CPOTY

It’s short for “Counter Professional of the Year,” and yes, it’s that time again. This year, the award is again sponsored by Affinia, and its brands WIX Filters and Raybestos brakes and chassis.

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.

The Parts House Names Dorman Vendor Of The Year

The Vendor of the Year Award was accepted by Scott Thomas, Dorman’s regional sales director.

The Parts House Looks For Gold In Jacksonville

More than 70 TPH vendors attended the event, which included an expo and several training seminars, and gathered its 150 salespeople and customer service experts.

The Super Stores: O’Reilly Holds Onto Second Place In Store Counts

Every year, Counterman magazine provides an overview of the super stores serving the automotive aftermarket. To be part of the list, a chain must have 50 or more stores.

Miles Driven Continues To Trend Downward

Northcoast Research, a Cleveland-based firm that tracks miles driven and presents data about six weeks ahead of the government, isn’t convinced that miles driven will reverse the decline it’s been experiencing.

Federal-Mogul To Update Nearly 20 Popular Aftermarket Product Catalogs In 2012

New print volumes to complement company’s FMe-Cat.com web catalog,

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

O’Reilly Automotive Announces Additional $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — O’Reilly Automotive’s board of directors has approved a resolution to increase the authorization amount under its share repurchase program by an additional $500 million, raising the aggregate authorization under the program to $1 billion. As previously announced, on Jan. 11, the board authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the