Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance: Midyear Update
In this exclusive Q&A, John R. Washbish, president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, provides an update on the program group’s first-half initiatives and looks ahead to the second half of 2018.
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Icon Al Gaspar Passes Away
Al Gaspar, industry icon and former president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), passed away Nov. 25 at his home in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Automotive Aftermarket Riders’ Club Seeks Sponsors, Riders For Annual Fundraising Event
The club seeks riders, sponsors and pledges for its ride, and plans to donate all proceeds to the foundation to fund industry scholarships and educational initiatives.
University Of The Aftermarket, Auto Care Association To Host ACES-PIES Training Seminar
The two-day seminar explains the foundation of data standards for aftermarket content professionals.
Import Vehicle Community Offers Leadership 2.0 Scholarship For Future Aftermarket Executives
The Import Vehicle Community, a segment community of the Auto Care Association, is offering a full scholarship for one of its members to attend the University of the Aftermarket’s 2017-’18 Leadership 2.0 Program.
Dayco Establishes Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship In Memory Of Late President Ed Rammel
After a nearly two-year battle with cancer, Rammel passed away on Sept. 26, at the age of 61.
Northwood University Recognizes Seven Industry Leaders With Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards
Recipients will receive their honors during a ceremony on Nov. 1 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. The event will be held during AAPEX 2016, in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Professional/Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional graduation luncheon.
Still Time To Register For The Automotive Aftermarket Riders’ Club Ride To Death Valley
This year’s ride begins on Oct. 29 in Las Vegas, and will take the club to Death Valley and back. All proceeds will benefit the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.
Denny Hamlin Foundation Earns Third Bosch Aftermarket NA Contribution Of The Season
Thus far in the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, Bosch-supported teams have won 23 races, garnering a total Bosch Aftermarket NA contribution of $23,000 to help their respective charities carry out their missions.
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Named Two Winners Of Leadership 2.0 Scholarships
Randy Lucyk, owner of Midas of Kalkaska, an Auto Value Certified Service Center located in the Northern region of Michigan, is the recipient of the Leadership 2.0 Scholarship in the Service Dealer category. Midas of Kalkaska is a customer of Alliance member, Auto-Wares Group of Companies. The other was awarded to Chris Tinkler, manager – inventory management, for Alliance’s Auto Value affiliate, Piston Ring Service of Canada.
