Champion Spokesperson Kevin Harvick Announces Finalists In $100,000 ‘Search For A Champion’ Contest
Consumers can help select $50,000 grand prize winner at www.AlwaysaChampion.com.
Next #ChampionChat Online Discussion With Kevin Harvick Is Wednesday Night
Social media sessions enable consumers to connect with leading NASCAR driver and Champion spokesperson.
Federal-Mogul Launching Comprehensive Consumer Rebate Campaign, New Customer-Friendly Redemption and Online Tracking System
Each Federal-Mogul rebate offer will be tied to a brand-specific promotion website that will help guide consumers through the online submission process.
2011’s Top Stories In Review
At the beginning of each year, we review the top stories of the previous year in automotive aftermarket parts distribution. We gauge this by reviewing the most-read stories from our sister e-newsletter, aftermarketNews.com. One of the most-read stories of the year came in July when Advance Auto Parts would introduce home delivery in two markets
Several Companies Garner Awards From The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
AVENTURA, Fla. – Five companies were presented awards by The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance during the Alliance’s 2011 Winter Meeting on Dec. 6 in Aventura, Fla. WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, received the Outstanding Parts Master Vendor Award and was honored with two additional supplier awards for Outstanding Shipping
Champion Spokesperson Kevin Harvick to ‘Chat’ Live with Fans Through Monthly Twitter and VYou.com Sessions
Innovative ‘#ChampionChat’ campaign begins Jan. 10 on TweetChat.com.
Auto Pride Parts Specialists Win Grand Prize in Autolite ‘Reaction Time Challenge’
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – Brothers Mike and Joe Calvitto, two parts specialists for Providence, R.I.-based Action Auto Parts, were among the grand-prize winners of an all-expenses-paid trip to the NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., as part of the Autolite “Reaction Time Challenge” promotion. “The employees at Action Auto Parts, a company-owned location of State Automotive Warehouse
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces 50 New Part Numbers for a Range of Applications
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently introduced 50 new part numbers for various types of cylinder components, filters, gaskets, rings and turbochargers. The part numbers are available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications. New part numbers are available for the following product types: Engine Piston and Rebore Kits
Standard Motor Is Acquiring Forecast Trading
Standard Motor Products Inc. announced it has acquired all of the capital stock of Forecast Trading Corporation for approximately $44 million. Forecast has distribution facilities in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and distributes a range of engine management products including ignition coils, ignition modules, switches and sensors, and filters. Lawrence I. Sills, Standard Motor Products’ Chairman and Chief Executive
Advan-Tech, Bosal, Hastings, Precise and Retech Join ShowMeTheParts.com
ShowMeTheParts.com has announced the recent additions of Advan-Tech, Bosal, Hastings Premium Filters, Precise Fuel Pumps and Retech to its parts lookup. ShowMeTheParts.com now includes 180 brands covering more than 2,600 part types and millions of applications.