AWDA Supports Right To Repair Initiative In Massachusetts
The ballot initiative would allow car owners to access the diagnostic and repair data generated wirelessly by their vehicle.
Jean-Jacques Lafont Elected To GPC Board
Lafont is the co-founder and executive chairman of the London-based Alliance Automotive Group, which GPC acquired in 2017.
Crow-Burlingame/Bumper to Bumper Appoints Fletcher Lord III as President
Lord, who has served as vice president since 2012, takes over the role of president from Bill Schlatterer, who will continue to serve as CEO for Crow-Burlingame.
Celebrating the 2018 Counter Pro of the Year
Since Counterman’s maiden voyage in October 1983, the mission of this publication has been to serve the nation’s hard-working counter pros. One of the primary ways Counterman does that is by honoring the Counter Professional of the Year.
AASA Opens Annual Technology Conference With Announcement Of Donation To Support The Industry’s Victims Of Recent Hurricanes
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association challenged the record crowd of 200-plus aftermarket professionals to support the Aftermarket Charitable Foundation’s effort to help industry partners and employees impacted by the 2017 hurricanes.
AAPEX Exhibitor Summit Adds Buyer Panels
For the first time, buyers from the Alliance Group, AutoZone and O’Reilly Auto Parts will participate in the Exhibitor Summit to discuss what matters most when they visit a booth at AAPEX.
Five Students Awarded Scholarships From The Larry W. McCurdy Memorial Scholarship Fund
The fund was established by Affinia Group Inc. within the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.
WIX Filters Launches 2016 FFA Box Top Redemption Program
To help support their local FFA chapters and generate more box tops for donation, participating auto parts stores will display posters and promote the purchase of WIX filters.
Online Applications Accepted Now For 2015 GAAS, UAF And Other Organization Scholarships
The deadline to apply online at AutomotiveScholarships.com is March 31, 2015.
GAAS Board Votes To Defer 2015 Event
The first GAAS event was held in the fall of 1996 and quickly became the premier industry conference for senior-level aftermarket executives. For the past eight years, GAAS has been held each May in Chicago. The net proceeds of the event have been used to fund industry scholarships for students studying for careers in the automotive aftermarket.