Auto Care Association Names Award Winners
The Auto Care Association announced the winners of its Impact Award: For the Future. The 2014 recipients are Brandi Gardner, AutoZone, Michael Rukov, One Stop Parts Source, Danielle Sonnefeld, N.A. Williams Co., and Jessica Wynn, Federal-Mogul. “These four shining stars represent the best of young ambition, promise and professionalism in the auto care industry,” said
Study Identifies Fastest Growing Retail Sector In Auto Aftermarket
A new study from the Auto Care Association titled ‘E-Tailing in the Automotive Aftermarket’ reports that the fastest growing retail sector in the automotive aftermarket is e-tailing. The online study analyzes the online retail market for sales of aftermarket parts, and serves as the foundation for the Auto Care Association to provide a unified estimate
Rassuli Heads Auto Care Association Market Intelligence
The Auto Care Association has appointed Behzad Rassuli as vice president of market intelligence, effective immediately.
Auto Care Association Factbook Includes Chinese Data
The recently-released Digital Auto Care Factbook 2015 and the Digital Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual 2015 features information on China’s light passenger vehicle auto care market, the Auto Care Association said. China’s light passenger vehicle parc reached a new milestone in 2013 breaking the 100 million unit level, ushering China into its “auto
From the Inside: What Service Parts Sellers See
Vehicle service and repair is a huge part of the revenue and profit equation for independent retail tire dealers. But how much do dealers really know about those companies and groups that provide the parts and information that help them succeed in delivering outstanding auto service? Recently, Mark Phillips, editor of Counterman, a sister publication
YANG Networking Event at AAPEX
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), a program of the Auto Care Association, will host a networking event during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo. The Young Professionals Program is scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Venetian Hotel Las Vegas. The program kicks off at 3:45 with “Networking for Your Future” by expert Allison Graham
Aftermarket Telematics Challenge Open to Entries
The Aftermarket Telematics Challenge, sponsored by the Auto Care Association, is open and accepting applications from makers of auto care products that offer the benefits of a connected vehicle from an auto care solution. The annual competition recognizes the winner with $10,000 of scholarships in their name. Scholarships are awarded by the GAAS scholarship fund
Donation Made as Part of Expo
As part of the first ever Latin Auto Parts Expo in Panama, the Latin Expo Group and Auto Care Association made a charitable donation to Niños de Cristal, a Panamanian organization which cares for children with osteogenesis imperfect. The local organization will receive $10,000 from the two groups during the official inauguration ceremony on July
Auto Care Association Elects New Leadership
The Auto Care Association elected new officers and board of directors for 2014-2015. Changes are effective as of July 1. The association’s elected officers of the executive committee are: Chairman – Richard Jago, Old World Industries Vice chairman – Michael Klein, Armored AutoGroup Treasurer – Mike Carlet, Sears Holdings Corp. Secretary – Ira Davis, Multi
AIA Accepting Nominations
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, is currently accepting nominations for the 2014 AIA People Awards. “AIA takes pride in recognizing our industry’s key leaders through our programs and events,” said Steve Bearden, chairman of AIA. “Our annual awards program is a wonderful forum to recognize those individuals who
CR Responds to Associations
Earlier this month, several trade organizations wrote to Consumer Reports to rebut an article about aftermarket parts voiding vehicle warranties. The magazine addressed the complaint with a new article published on June 9 – “Can an Aftermarket Part Void My Car Warranty?” The Auto Care Association, Automotive Oil Change Association, Service Station Dealers of America
Trade Associations Dispute Consumer Reports In Letter
Four trade organizations wrote a letter to the editors of Consumer Reports rebutting a May 20th article – “How a Cheap Oil Change Can Cost You in the Long Run” by Jon Linkov. The Auto Care Association, Automotive Oil Change Association, Service Station Dealers of America and Tire Industry Association said the article is based
