Custom Automotive Network Announces Board of Directors Election Results
Custom Automotive Network (CAN) has announced its election results for its board of directors. Joining the CAN board of directors for the 2018-’19 term is Scott Wahlstrom of Motorstate Distributing, Bob Barra of Premier Performance Products Distribution, Brett Corning of Midstates Inc. and Royal Coburn of Trucktech Distributing.
Holley Names Philip Dobbs Sr. VP of Customer Experience Marketing
Dobbs to lead customer engagement, digital strategy, and brand focus across Holley’s verticals.
Despite Pandemic, 2021 SEMA Show Still Among Largest Automotive Trade Shows
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), concluded its annual SEMA Show on Friday, Nov. 5, noting the end of the Show represented the successful conclusion of the largest North American automotive trade show since the pandemic shut everything down in 2020. “The industry was clearly excited to be back in-person at the SEMA Show, both to
TI Automotive High-Pressure Fuel Pumps
The new GSL396 high pressure in-line fuel pump features support for up to 650 horsepower.
Icahn Automotive Acquires RPM Automotive
Icahn Automotive Group LLC announced it has completed its acquisition of RPM Automotive. The deal expands Icahn’s presence in the Southeastern U.S. by 10 locations and more than 100 service bays.
Growing Your Perfect Customer
The most powerful advertising tool you have is existing customers talking about your business to others. When THEY tell YOUR story, it can be a powerful motivational tool. Of course, most of the time these days, it is the phone call, email or text that can initiate the opportunity to get prospects to your lobby
Shop Owner and Co-Host of “All Girls Garage” to Keynote Automotive Training Event
Bogi Lateiner, a master mechanic and owner of the award winning auto repair shop 180 Degrees Automotive in Phoenix, will provide the keynote address for the April 29-30 SERVICE-EDU automotive training event at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus in Avondale, Arizona.
Growing Your Perfect Customer
The most powerful advertising tool you have is existing customers talking about your business to others. When THEY tell YOUR story, it can be a powerful motivational tool.
Garage Gurus Automotive Training Center Opens in Dallas
Professional automotive repair professionals from across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex attended the recent grand opening of the “Garage Gurus” regional training facility near Love Field. The training center is part of Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ new nationwide technical training network established to help front-line industry professionals keep pace with the latest automotive technologies.
Nationwide ‘Garage Gurus’ Training Network Expands to the Bronx
Vehicle repair professionals from all five New York City boroughs joined reality TV star Danny “The Count” Koker in celebrating last night’s grand opening of the “Garage Gurus” regional training center in the Bronx.
Make Your Customer Part of the Team by Taking Deposits on Engine Builds
I just could not imagine that he had time to contact me. Although I DO write for a major trade magazine in the automotive industry, I am not, no matter how much I may dream, a promising retail author. But after I woke up, I realized that there was a different type of message here.
O’Reilly Automotive CEO Greg Henslee Talks about the Recent Acquisition of CSK Auto
What made CSK an appealing acquisition for O’Reilly? What do you feel are CSK’s biggest assets? We have a history of successful acquisitions so we understand whattype of company makes the best fit for O’Reilly and how to integrateits people and processes into our company to make it stronger. Buildingupon the foundation of CSK’s strong
Coretalk: Jasper Engines Unveils ‘Authentic Custom Drivetrains’ Program
Alex Ernst, Jasper Authentic Group Leader, says the division expects to produce approximately 1,300 engines in 2007. He says the number of drivetrain components that fit the profile of a Jasper Authentic built product will increase as the company begins to establish itself as “one of the premier custom remanufacturers in this market. With traditional
Coretalk: Recon Automotive Founder Armand J. Mancini Dies
He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Carole, and three sons and a daughter – Armand, Vincent, Daniel and Carrie Mancini Young. He is also survived by three brothers, a sister and six grandchildren. Mancini was an icon of the automotive remanufacturing industry, having founded Recon in 1973 and building it into one of
Shop Financials: Automotive Technology Isn’t All Under The Hood
Like our cars, many of us take our computer systems and networks for granted. Once they are installed and working, we tend to forget about scheduled maintenance and security. Since most of the services that our companies require are on the Internet, we are forced to get access to stay current with technology. When on
1999 Machine Shop Of The Year Award Winner: Metric Automotive Engineering Ltd
Each year, the staff at Automotive Rebuilder magazine recognizes one machine shop that displays business practices that go above and beyond the norm. This year, along with input from the Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA), we have selected Metric Automotive Engineering (Pty) Ltd., from Germiston South, Republic of South Africa. Metric was chosen from numerous entries
1998 Market Update – Cores: The Consolidation Of The Automotive Aftermarket
Core suppliers are watching the consolidation of the automotiveaftermarket with much interest. After all, many businesses intransition are their customers. But while some core suppliersare not as busy as they’d like to be, most don’t blame the consolidationsof large retailers like Auto Zone and Chief for their troubles.Likewise, many don’t believe that the rebuilder mergers
Motovicity Named CAN Reseller of the Year
Motovicity Distribution has been named 2018 Reseller of the Year by the Custom Automotive Network (CAN) at the Association’s Conference in Frisco, TX.
CAN Names Harry Miller Sales 2018 Rep of the Year
Harry Miller Sales has been named 2018 Sales Rep of the Year by the Custom Automotive Network, for its overall support for the custom aftermarket distribution system and conscientious dedication to the industry.
CAN Names Competition Specialties Reseller of the Year
Custom Automotive Network, formerly known as Performance Warehouse Association, has named Competition Specialties its 2017 Reseller of the Year. The award is voted on by CAN membership in recognition of outstanding contributions to the custom automotive distribution system.
