Mitchell 1 and AAA Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Preferred Supplier Relationship
Through its preferred supplier relationship with AAA, 8,000 AAA Approved Auto Repair shops and 12,000 towing contractors have access to premium Mitchell 1 products and services that can help them compete more effectively in an ever-changing market.
Mitchell Issues Statement on Failed Merger with CCC Information Services
Company says it is energized and focused on providing solutions that promote collaboration among industry partners.
Executive Interview: Northwood’s Dr. Tim Nash Talks about the New Aftermarket Executive MBA Program
In this exclusive interview, Northwood’s Dr. Tim Nash shares details of the new Aftermarket Executive MBA program, which begins in May.
Executive Interview with Andrew Coccari, Director of Global Marketing, Filtration, Honeywell Consumer Products Group
In this exclusive, Executive Interview Coccari shared with aftermarketNews how the company utilized marketing strategy and consumer research to develop the new FRAM Advantage program.
Judiciary Committee Holds Patent Reform Hearing
Chairman Leahy calls for strong patent protections.
APA Annual Meeting Delivers On Multiple Accounts
While the meeting got jump-started with a golf tournament on Thursday, central to the program’s mission were the Manufacturer One-on-Ones held Friday, where APA shareholder members met with APA vendors to discuss concerns or issues and garner business-building ideas.
Aftermarket Jam: Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Makes Beautiful Music at 2009 Convention
More than 1,700 Alliance members have gathered in Nashville for annual member convention.
Four Out of Five Americans to Keep Current Cars Longer than Planned, According to Research
Survey conducted by Driverside.com and Kelton Research shows bright spot for auto repair industry.
CARB to Present Enhanced Cash for Clunkers Program
New funds would not be used for repair, says ASA.
Executive Interview: Activant’s Tom Aliotti Talks About the Role E-Cats Should Play in the Aftermarket’s Future
Tom Aliotti is senior vice president and general manager of the Activant Solutions automotive business group. In this exclusive interview, Aliotti talks about the role that technology, and electronic catalogs in particular, will play in the future of the aftermarket. He also talks about the importance of accurate data and discusses the relationship between e-cat providers, manufacturers, jobbers and distributors.