June 2009 Miles Driven Shows Increase: Largest Single Month Travel Increase Since October 2006
But the 4.9 billion mile increase was not enough to erase the year-to-date mileage deficit that now stands at 0.42 percent, according to MEMA market research.
AAPEX Attendee Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), slated for Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV. The online forms and more details about AAPEX 2009 are available at www.aapexshow.com.
Quality Tools vs. Low Cost Tools
By Jack Cameron, Guest Writer
Year-end Wrap-Up
I generally dislike those year-end articles in business magazines that try to wrap up everything that occurred in the entire year into one neat little 1,000-word essay. But this has been a unique year for many of us and I think I’ll make an exception this time and wrap it up. But I’m going to
Fuel Pump Manufacturers Group Launches New Internet Resource for Technicians
A new tool is available to professional technicians to assist them in diagnosing and repairing fuel delivery systems. The Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) recently launched its new website. The new FPMC website provides professional technicians with information and education about the latest trends in fuel system diagnosis and repair ….
Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council Addresses Training and Education Issues
As the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) strives to better provide professional technicians with the resources, tools and information to more effectively diagnose and service automotive fuel systems, we asked the latest incoming co-chairman of the council about their upcoming plans for the group ….
AAPEX Reports Strong Exhibitor Registrations
Despite rising energy prices and an overall sluggish economy, the aftermarket industry is still bullish on its annual trade show – the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), November 4-6 the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV. Show organizers report strong exhibitor registrations, slightly exceeding the same time last year ….
News Update: Federated Recognizes Supplier Support During Federated 300 in Nashville
Federated enjoyed another successful day at the races at the annual Federated 300 held June 7 in Nashville, entertaining customers and recognizing supplier support during the festivities, according to Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “The Federated 300 is a special event for over 1,200 Federated customers due, in part, to the efforts of
News Update: Pennzoil Offers Active Cleansing Motor Oil
Pennzoil has embarked upon a new brand strategy that makes strong claims about the oil’s ability to help keep a vehicle’s engine clean, and a clean engine’s connection to the driver. The bold new brand initiative is built around the theme of “Feel the Clean.” This new focus on Pennzoil’s active cleansing agents highlights the
CCPN Repair Shop Owners Dialogue with Manufacturers
Building on the productive dialogue between aftermarket manufacturers and repair shop owner members of the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN) at the recent Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference, a repair shop/manufacturer forum will be hosted by CCPN at the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Spring Leadership Days, April 9-11, in ….