Mahle Clevite Inc. recently announced the first phase of its new electronic catalogue – Launchpad. Unlike other online catalogues in the aftermarket, Launchpad is the first Web-based catalogue of its kind to include an electronic ordering function tied directly into…
Jack Kligman has been appointed to the newly created position of director of business development-Canada. In his new role, Jack’s first priority will be the proper and smooth implementation and integration of a Canadian program for newly acquired Motorvac and…
SAE International’s status as an authorized provider of continuing education units (CEUs) has been renewed by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The recognition extends for five years. As a result, SAE International can continue to provide…
William “Bill” R. Nonnamaker has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing for Wells Manufacturing, L.P. He is responsible for all sales, marketing and customer support activities for the company. Nonnamaker joins Wells after having held a series of…
Chrysler Canada recently announced incentives of $500 to $1,500 over the incentives offered by Retire You Ride, the current federal cash for clunkers program. To date, 13,000 Canadians have turned in their old vehicle under the Retire Your Ride program.…
NGK Spark Plugs Canada Limited has announced the promotion of Tom Yamaguchi to president. Yamaguchi previously served as vice president and is a 14-year veteran of NGK Spark Plugs Co., Ltd. He also served as assistant to the president in…
A strong showing by international buyers is anticipated at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) this year based on promotional reports from U.S. Department of Commerce commercial specialists in a number of foreign countries, according to AAPEX organizers. AAPEX is…
CARS 2009 attendees walking and shopping through the exhibits will benefit from free education presented by three industry-leaders during two full days of scheduled Exhibitor Theaters. To-date, Gates Corporation, Certified Transmission and CustomerLink are the confirmed exhibiting companies sponsoring the…
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. announced its Clean Air Commitment, a financial top-up of up to $1,000 on the federal government’s scrappage program whose aim is to get the oldest, worst-polluting vehicles off the road and encourage Canadians to select more…
Beck/Arnley recently added 143 new part numbers to its line of foreign nameplate products, for a total of 1,185 part numbers added in 2009 to date. The latest part numbers fall within Beck/Arnley’s Electrical Product Module, with 69 remanufactured alternators…
The University of the Aftermarket will offer 11 popular automotive and heavy duty management courses through its flexible and convenient online Distance Learning program this fall. Registration is now open for each of the following six-week online courses: Aftermarket…
Holley Performance Products has extended the hours of operation for its technical service department. The new technical service hours now include Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00 p.m. CST as well as the normal 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST Monday…