CRP Automotive to Launch 100th Episode of ‘Inside the Brands’ Video Series
Unlike the previous 99 videos created by the CRP brand-management team, the new 100th episode will not cover a particular technical topic, but Instead has been cast as a “thank you” to fans and followers of the series and features entertaining bloopers and outtakes.
Tariffs and Trade Drama Aren’t Going Away Soon, AASA Panel Says
Regardless of whether the Trump administration can broker a trade deal with China, panelists at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA) 2019 Vision Conference in Dearborn, Michigan, had a message for the automotive aftermarket: Expect trade drama with China to be a fact of life for the next several years.
More than Half of Surveyed Drivers Admit to Checking Social Media Behind the Wheel
Conducted by the online driving school DriversEd.com, the survey also produced some disturbing revelations in the age of ride-sharing: Sixty-eight percent of Americans say they’ve caught their driver checking social media, and 35 percent say they’ve caught their driver watching a video.
Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper Announce Round 1 Winners of ‘Ultimate Outdoor Adventure’
A total of 50 people will travel to Branson, Missouri, in October for a first-class getaway deep in the heart of the Ozark Mountains.
Tenneco, Parts Warehouse Inc. Receive Inaugural AASA Channel Excellence Award
After narrowing down the entries to three finalists, a selection committee chose Tenneco and PWI for their shared data-analytics program, which focuses on inventory and sales optimization of Monroe ride-control components.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Signs IWI Motor Parts as New Shareholder Owner
Dubuque, Iowa-based IWI joins the Alliance as a Bumper to Bumper member.
Centric Parts’ PQ PRO ‘Experience the Best’ Promotion Lets Technicians Try Premium Brake Pads for Free
In addition to receiving a free set of PQ PRO brake pads, technicians who complete a pre-/post-trial feedback form will be entered to win a $100 e-gift card to the Centric Parts online apparel and promotional store.
3 Automotive Aftermarket Companies Are Finalists for AASA Channel Excellence Award
Representatives of AASA and Epicor will present the award during the 2019 AASA Vision Conference on Wednesday, April 3, in Dearborn, Michigan.
Summit Motorsports Park in Ohio Chooses NGK as Official Spark Plug
“NGK Spark Plugs is a powerhouse when it comes to producing ignition products for cars, motorcycles and more, and many racers at Summit Motorsports Park have a substantial amount of success while using the company’s products on their race cars,” said Bill Bader Jr., president of Summit Motorsports Park.
Dayco Sponsors Middle School Robotics Team in Michigan
Odin’s Robotics, the robotics team from Van Hoosen Middle School in Rochester Hills, Michigan, recently made a special appearance at Dayco’s headquarters to unveil the team’s strategic plan for success at the upcoming 2019 VEX IQ world championships.
