AAAS Announces Scholarship Applications Open
The Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast Educational Foundation (AAASEF) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the AAAS Educational Foundation Scholarships through March 31. The Foundation awarded six scholarships last year and hopes to equal or better that number this year.
GAAS 2013 Speaker To Help Attendees Take Advantage Of Today’s Social, Mobile, Digital World
Known as the “Strategy Diva,” Cynthia Cohen says it’s not time to rest in today’s digital world. Cohen, founder and president of Strategic Mindshare, will present “It’s a Social, Mobile, Digital World! Are You Taking Advantage or Letting Opportunity Pass You By?” at the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.
Car Care Council Vehicle Check-Up Events Boost Customer Confidence And Help Shops Garner Unperformed Maintenance Opportunities
More than 100 vehicles were inspected in October during the first-ever consumer vehicle check-up event conducted by the Car Care Council in conjunction with the Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland, MI.
Car Care Council Reports ‘Big Success’ At First-Ever Northwood Auto Show Vehicle Check-Up Event
More than 100 vehicles were inspected on Sunday, Oct. 7, during the first-ever consumer vehicle check-up event hosted by the Car Care Council in conjunction with the Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland, Mich.
Editor’s Notebook: Fall Car Care Is In The Air And Central To The Northwood International Auto Show
If you’ve ever been involved in or hosted a Be Car Care Aware event, you know the power it can have in educating customers about how much money they can save with proper vehicle maintenance. You also know the value-added benefits of heightening your shop’s image in the community, earning existing customers’ lasting loyalty and prompting new referrals along the way.
Strong Support For Largest-Ever Vehicle Check-Up Event
Industry support is strong for the Car Care Council’s largest-ever consumer vehicle check-up event, to be held in conjunction with the 49th Annual Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland, MI, on Sunday, Oct. 7.
Car Care Council Hosting Largest-Ever Vehicle Check-Up Event
The largest-ever consumer vehicle check-up event will be hosted by the Car Care Council in conjunction with the 49th Annual Northwood University International Auto Show this October in Midland, MI.
Executive Interview: Mike Allen, Vice President, Federated Auto Parts
Mike Allen began his career in the automotive aftermarket as a district sales manager for Raybestos, calling on NAPA. After 17 years with the brake company, he joined Federated Auto Parts as vice president to work alongside some of the most respected leaders in the industry.
Executive Interview: Jeff Stauffer, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Affinia Brake & Chassis Group
Jeff Stauffer has more than 30 years of experience working with many of the aftermarket industry’s premier brands like Monroe, MOOG, and now leads the marketing and brand strategy, planning and programs support for Raybestos brakes and chassis.
Executive Interview: Rusty Bishop- CEO, Federated Auto Parts
Rusty Bishop began his career in the automotive aftermarket 38 years ago when he joined Fisher Auto Parts, where he held a number of positions in warehouse and jobber store management and also served as a director of the company. In 1985, Bishop co-founded Federated Auto Parts Distributors, a program marketing group for major warehouse distributors.