A World View of Cost Controls: Q&A with Odd Joergenrud, Regional President — North America, Automotive Aftermarket, Robert Bosch LLC
Rising costs are on everyone’s mind these days. As the world’s largest supplier of automotive parts and systems, Bosch has a unique vantage point of the issue. In this exclusive interview, Odd Joergenrud, regional president – North America, Automotive Aftermarket, Robert Bosch LLC, offers up his perspective on cost containment from a manufacturer’s point of view.
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
O’Reilly Automotive Completes Debt Refinancing
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — O’Reilly Automotive has successfully completed the debt refinancing transactions undertaken as part of the company’s financing plan first announced on Jan. 11. O’Reilly said the refinancing provides the company with enhanced flexibility and increased liquidity, extends the company’s debt maturities and improves the company’s overall capital structure. “We are pleased to announce
Affinia Opens New Warehouse and Distribution Center in Brazil
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Affinia Group Inc., an innovative global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and marketing of industrial grade products and services, is more than tripling its warehouse and distribution capacity in Extrema, Minas Gerais, with the building of a new facility located about 62 miles from São Paulo. The purpose-built facility is
Parts Plus Renews Advertising Package on Food Network
In addition to Parts Plus Car Care Center commercials appearing regularly on “30-Minute Meals with Rachael Ray,” certain episodes will also feature a billboard informing viewers that “This Food Network program is bought you by Parts Plus Car Care Centers.”
Argus Analyzers Announces Launch Of New Battery Testers
The new analyzers — models AA360 and AA1000 — further simplify the task of battery testing, helping automotive technicians to make better decisions.
Parts Plus Announces ‘Let’s Go To Hawaii’ Sweepstakes Winners
Grand-prize winner Jeff Bates, of Pevely, Mo., will receive the Football Fantasy—an expenses-paid trip for two to Hawaii to participate in pro football’s All-Star Week festivities in January.
Northwood University Announces First Blended Automotive MBA Degree
MIDLAND, Mich. – Northwood University has announced what is believed to be the first MBA program designed to address the parallel business challenges and emerging opportunities facing automotive dealership and aftermarket manufacturing and distribution professionals. The new program will be launched in January by Northwood University’s DeVos Graduate School of Management. Applications are now being
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Electrical System
The major components in the electrical system include the battery, starter and alternator. Also included are the battery cables, relays, fuses and bulbs.
More Than 22,000 Raybestos Brand Part Applications Added in First Quarter
MCHENRY, Ill. — Following the unveiling of the revamped Raybestos Rewards Program this past January, there were 22,362 applications for model year 2010 vehicles added to the Raybestos catalog during the first quarter of 2010. Model year 2010 application listings by popular part type include 2,924 rotors, 2,689 calipers and 2,077 pads,