The Automotive Parts Services Group Honors its Top Suppliers
Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) honored its top suppliers with awards during its first combined member meeting.
Leeds West Buys 42 Midas Locations
Leeds West Groups is soon to become the largest owner of Midas, Big O Tires and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service locations in the United States through acquisition. The group has entered into an agreement to buy Auto Systems Experts (ASE), an employee-owned company based out of Davenport, Iowa, that operates 42 Midas locations
Automotive Parts Associates Name Winners in Harley-Davidson Sportster Promotion
The Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has named Stacey Wilhelm of Wilhelm Auto Repair in Nebraska, the grand prize winner of its Harley-Davidson Sportster promotion.
Federated Names SMP Outstanding Vendor of the Year
Federated Auto Parts named Standard Motor Products (SMP) as its Outstanding Vendor of the Year.
NTN Promotes Director of Aftermarket Sales
Ed Magruder has been promoted to the director of aftermarket sales, automotive for NTN. In his new position, Magruder will oversee all sales efforts in NTN’s aftermarket unit, including the BCA wheel bearing line and Bower heavy duty products. Magruder joined NTN in 2013. He previously spent more than 15 years at Navistar in a
Auto Care Association, AWDA Announce Scholarship Winners
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and the Auto Care Association have selected four students to receive the 2016 Auto Care Internship Scholarship. This scholarship program is designed to provide financial support to students pursuing internships across the country to gain knowledge and experience in a variety of auto care industry careers. Each recipient will
Product Spotlight: Shocks & Struts
When it’s time to replace shocks and struts, some of the latest parts you’ll find offer superior comfort and the ability to adjust to the road without any disruptions in the ride or handling. Many brands cover an array of vehicle models and provide extensive warranties to get the most out of the product. Some
Voting in America: The Oddest Polling Place Edition (Tires Anyone?)
The ballots have long since been cast and the elections – national and local – have been decided. Despite all of the bile flinging, the world did not end on Nov. 7, our union persevered, and democracy prevailed. Here in Ohio, where our heads and brains are still heavily bruised from all of the presidential
2012 Top Shop Winner: Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center
Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center is not a puzzle in either the literal or figurative sense. It is not confusing or an enigma, and the entire operation moves harmoniously and unconfusingly forward. But it is the dealership’s almost magical ability to put often-divergent pieces together to deliver something beyond “world-class customer service” – and
Complete Strut Assemblies Offer Many Advantages
Quick and easy to install, complete strut assemblies have become a popular item with professional technicians.