It’s Time to Order New Car Care Guides for Fall Car Care Month
The Car Care Council reminds aftermarket companies that it’s time to order copies of the new Car Care Guide for Fall Car Care Month in October. To be assured delivery of large quantities by Fall Car Care Month, place your order before Sept. 1 by visiting www.carcare.org and clicking on the "Car Care Guide" banner on the home page.
News: KYB Taps Mike Fiorito
KYB America LLC recently named Mike Fiorito to the position of director of business development, announced KYB Senior Vice President Mike Howarth. “As KYB continues to expand in the North American aftermarket, and with the recent announcement by CARQUEST that KYB will become its full line shock and strut supplier, we had a need to
Point Of View: It’s Show Time…An Opportunity for Training and Education
Shop owners need business skills training and need to invest in their business — including tools and technology,” commented Larry Samuelson, president of NAPA’s U.S. Automotive Parts Group Headquarters, at the 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium*, last May in Chicago. He was speaking these words to many of the automotive aftermarket’s top manufacturers and suppliers,
Ingersoll-Rand and Evernham Motorsports Form Road Racing Partnership
Ingersoll-Rand Company announced that Evernham Motorsports (EMS) and Ingersoll-Rand will be expanding their partnership to include sponsorship of an Evernham Motorsports road course development program for the 2006 season.
Federal-Mogul to Give Away Restored 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Through 2006 TEC Training Excellence Sweepstakes
Federal-Mogul Corporation will offer automotive aftermarket professionals the chance to win a beautifully restored and updated 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu during the second annual Federal-Mogul TEC Training Excellence Sweepstakes.
Viewpoint, AAMCO, Cottman, Monro, Procare: With Size Comes Responsibility
In the past month, we have seen some historic events in the world of undercar service. The reunification of Cottman and AAMCO and the acquisition of ProCare by Monro Muffler have changed the landscape of the undercar service industry. Some people say that the Cottman and AAMCO deal was a shocker. When Rich Silva (Cottman)
Stant Renews NASCAR Contingency Sponsorship with Two Victories
Stant Mfg. Inc. has announced that it is a contingency sponsor for the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Snap-on Extends Their Sponsorship Commitment with Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
For almost its entire history, Snap-on has been involved in racing and uses its experience at the track to develop innovative new products for the vehicle service industry. In fact, some of the most innovative automotive systems were created at racetracks – disc brakes, hydraulic shock absorbers, turbochargers, fuel injection – and, consequently, so were the Snap-on professional tools used to service those systems.
Aftermarket Update
Mac Tools Sweepstakes Gives Away a ‘Ride To Remember’ Columbus, OH — Mac Tools has announced its Mac Card “Ride To Remember” sweepstakes with a grand prize of a 2006 Mustang Convertible crafted exclusively for Mac Tools by renowned car designer Chip Foose. The sweepstakes, which kicked off March 1, will run for five months.
Volvo Provides 400 U.S. and Canadian Dealerships with Snap-on Vantage PRO Diagnostic Systems
Volvo Cars of North America will provide more than 400 of its U.S. and Canadian dealerships with the Snap-on Vantage PRO component diagnostic system, according to Mary Gilmour, tool and equipment manager for Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. In addition, 80 Vantage PRO systems have been earmarked by Volvo for its field technical staff and service training schools.