Experian Enhances Parts Inventory Management
Experian Automotive said its new Parts in Operation is an enhancement to its Velocity platform that enables aftermarket professionals to better manage inventory, optimize parts production and understand demographic influences on the market. The Velocity platform integrates OE product lines, or a user’s vehicle parts catalog data, and matches it to Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles in Operation
Three New TPMS Products from Bartec
Bartec is displaying two new TPMS tools – the Tech200 and Tech500 – and new TPMS management software, TPMS HUB, at the 2012 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #40052) and AAPEX Show (booth #756). The Tech200 TPMS Activation Tool, according to Bartec, is perfect fit for the “test before you touch” step in TPMS servicing.
Canada Night Has New Home, Needs Support
One of the more popular events during the SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo week is the by-invitation-only Canada Night, hosted by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. Long a part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week – specifically the AAPEX – Canada Night is moving from Caesar’s Palace to the Mirage Hotel & Casino. AIA Canada is
Redi-Sensor Wins 2011 AIA Award
Continental’s VDO Redi-Sensor multi-application TPMS sensor won “Best New Product for Import Cars or Trucks” in the 2011 Automotive International Industry Awards competition.
Trico Lands Two Marketing Awards
Trico Products took home two honors at the 2011 Automotive Communications Awards. The windshield wiper maker was recognized for its Fall 2011 radio campaign and revamped website. The awards were presented during the recent AAPEX show in Las Vegas. Trico said the radio campaign was designed to drive demand for its wiper products at participating
ALI Elects Board Members, Chairman
During its annual membership meeting, held in conjunction with the AAPEX/SEMA shows in Las Vegas, Automotive Lift Institute members re-elected Douglas Grunnet, Stertil KONI USA, as chairman of the board of directors. Also elected to the board were: Jerry Lentz, Challenger Lifts; Gary Kennon, Vehicle Service Group; Gary DiAngelo, Wheeltronic Ltd.; Jeff Kritzer, BendPak Inc.;
2011 AIA Import Product and Marketing Award Winners
The Auto International Association (AIA) announced the recipients of the 2011 AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards. The awards recognize products and marketing programs designed to serve the import aftermarket industry. The winners were honored during the recent Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev. The 2011 winners included: • Best Overall Import
Anco Blades Win Product, Marketing Awards
Federal-Mogul’s Anco wipers received several new product and POS honors during the recent Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. The Anco Profile wiper blade was selected as the "Best New Product" in the AAPEX Packaging and New Product Awards. Judging was based on the product’s overall enhancement of the driving experience through improved
DeVere Honored With 2011 Athena Award
AskPatty.com’s Jody DeVere was awarded the 2011 SEMA Businesswomen’s Network’s Athena Award.
Virtual Training a Hit With Dealers, Techs
ACDelco demonstrated its Virtual Classroom Training from its booth at the annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). "We’re getting very positive feedback from shop owners and technicians who’ve used VCT," said Greg St. Aubin, ACDelco manager of aftermarket training. “They understand training is a necessity, not a luxury, and they appreciate how we’ve been able