Import Vehicle Community Names Import Product And Marketing Award Winners For 2017
The Import Vehicle Community’s Import Product and Marketing Awards recognize innovative products and marketing programs designed to serve the import aftermarket.
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Announces Officers, Trustees For 2016
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees has elected its officers for fiscal year 2016. An official confirmation vote was held during the recent University of the Aftermarket Foundation annual board of trustees meeting. The new slate of officers are: • Chairman – Tim Lee, MAAP, president, Lang Distributing • Vice Chairman –
Federated Members, Customers Enjoy Exciting Federated Auto Parts 400
A night of exciting racing was only one of the highlights of the Federated Auto Parts 400. A vendor expo, fun-filled hospitality and the official start of the Toys for Tots fundraising season were also part of the race day festivities. Matt Kenseth won the Federated 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race in front of an
Federated Recognizes Car Care Vendor Partners
Federated Auto Parts recently recognized its supplier partners that support the Federated Car Care Center program. “We are very fortunate to have so many outstanding vendor partners that not only supply Federated with top quality name brand parts, but also support Federated Car Care Centers by providing helpful merchandising aids, training materials, technical and specification
Two Students Awarded Automotive Communication Council Scholarship
Alyssa Anderson of Brookings, S.D. and Alexis Withers of Collierville, Tenn. are the 2015 recipients of the Automotive Communication Council (ACC) scholarship. Anderson and Withers will receive a $500 scholarship to advance their educations. “ACC is proud to support Alyssa and Alexis in the pursuit of their education, and to have the opportunity to help
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board announces the recipients of its 2015 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $28,000 in scholarships. Recipients of scholarships include: High School: • $3,000 – Sarah Koepsell-Schmieg; GM Automotive Service Educational Program at Dakota County Technical College
Steve Forbes Tells 1,200 AAPEX Attendees: Aftermarket Can Impact Change
During his keynote address at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, connected with attendees as he spoke of a new business-friendly environment for the aftermarket due to recent election results. Forbes delivered his address to more than 1,200 attendees during the all-new, free AAPEX General Session on
Aftermarket Vendor Expo Featured At The Federated Auto Parts 400
The more than 2,000 Federated members and customers who were on hand last weekend at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) to watch the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup event also enjoyed a fun-filled day of hospitality activities, including the exclusive Federated Aftermarket Vendor Expo. “We want to thank our vendors, Brembo, Dayco, Denso, East
2014 Is Record-Setting Year For Industry-Sponsored Scholarships
The Class of 2014 set a new record in the scholarships awarded through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, University of the Aftermarket (UAF) scholarships and collaborating organizations at the automotivescholarships.com website: 295 awards for a total of $320,050. The previous record set in 2013 was 250 awards for $264,050. This year’s recipients include
AIA To Hold 25th Annual Import Product And Marketing Awards Program At AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, will present its 25th annual AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. during AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center. The awards recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products, packaging, websites, catalogs and marketing/advertising programs for import cars or trucks.