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    • Friction Heritage from Fras-Le

    • Dave Cannon and Leandro Girardi of Fras-Le were on hand at AAPEX to explain the company's worldwide heritage as part of the Randon Group, headquartered in Brazil.

    • Auto Market Weekly: Nov. 20, 2009 - Snap-on Business relocates, collision repairers consider lawsuit

    • In this week's installment of the Auto Market Weekly, we reveal a new building for Snap-on Business Solutions, a partnership between RepairPal and AOL Autos and a new DIY study that bodes well for the aftermarket. 

    • The Gasket Evolution from Fel-Pro

    • Ray King with Federal-Mogul Corporation chats with Larry Silvey at the AAPEX Theater about new Fel-Pro gaskets that F-M has on the market, and the legacy of the brand.

    • Catalytic Converter Technology from Catco

    • Bill Kaminski with AirTek Inc., was on hand at the AAPEX Theater to explain his company's newest cataltic converter offerings from Catco.  

    • Be Car Care Aware Update

    • Jay Burkhart, chairman of the Be Car Care Aware campaign, sits down with Advanstar's Larry Silvey to talk about the progress of the campaign.

    • Fabric Protection from Casite

    • Greg Hadfield of Casite shares several products in the AAPEX Theater that are made to protect vehicle upholstry and other fabrics.

    • Midtronics Shows Off A New Hybrid Battery Tool

    • Dan Cox with Midtronics demonstrates his company's new HYB-1000 Hybrid Battery System Analyzer during the AAPEX show in Las Vegas.

    • Federal-Mogul Looks at Brake Trends

    • Peter Murnen with Federal-Mogul Corporation talks with Advanstar Automotive Group's Chris Miller about trends in brake technology.

    • Wiper Technology from Wexco Industries

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    • VW-Audi Diagnostic System

    • Bruce Ruhf of Ross-Tech, LLC, presents his company's VCDS Diagnostic System for VW-Audi vehicles during the AAPEX show in Las Vegas.

    • Bosch Reviews Onboard Electronic Systems

    • Warren Suter with Robert Bosch LLC discusses developments in vehicle electronic systems and other integrated technologies that improve the driving experience.

    • 303 Products on the Value of Windshield Washer Tablets

    • Roger Dyer of 303 Products talks about the cost savings associated with his company's windshield washer tablets.

    • Beck/Arnley Covers the Foreign Parts Market

    • Beck/Arnley's Max Dull and Tom Fritsche spoke at the 2009 AAPEX Theater about the company's heritage as a leading provider of parts for foreign vehicles. The supplier produces parts for more than 50 makes and 650 models.

    • E-Commerce Solutions from Autologue

    • Jim Franco with Autologue Computer Systems explains to AAPEX attendees the new suite of e-commerce solutions that will increase efficiency in the automotive aftermarket.

    • New Products & Packaging Awards from AAPEX

    • Advanstar Automotive Group Editorial Director Larry Silvey presents the 2009 AAPEX New Products & Packaging Awards at the 2009 AAPEX show in Las Vegas. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association's President and CEO Kathleen Schmatz and Steve Handschuh, president and COO of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, doled out the awards to winning companies in various segments of the industry.

    • Greeting & Listening to Women

    • Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com, tells us how to build trust with women by making a great first impression.  And a word or two about our listening skills may be in order (don't tell me you've never heard that before). This video series is brought to you by AutoNetTV's Pro Channel. AutoNetTV AskPatty.com

    • Aftermarket Business Goes Digital

    • Beginning with the January edition, Aftermarket Business will be produced exclusively in a digital format. Editorial Director Larry Silvey discusses the changes, the focus on research that comes with the move, and the overall legacy of the industry's leading distribution publication. To make sure you receive the digital edition of Aftermarket Busines, be sure to subscribe.

    • Translation: quality

    • Snap-on Incorporated has a presence all over the world, and at Snap-on Business Solutions' Nov. 13 ribbon-cutting event, Product Manager Milton Revmatas puts the global into perspective as he discusses the company's mission statement.

    • New tech challenges

    • Today's technicians face a host of technology challenges, many of which derive from the vehicles themselves, says Andy Ginger, Chief Marketing Officer for Snap-on Incorporated, at the ribbon-cutting event for the new Snap-on Business Solutions facility in Richfield, Ohio.

    • Whole lot of data

    • At a tour of the new Snap-on Business Solutions' facility in Richfield, Ohio, Product Manager Milton Revmatas describes the wealth of data that is processed by the company on a daily basis.

    • A new Snap-on facility

    • Now that Snap-on Business Solutions has moved into a new facility, the company can get information to its customers even more efficiently, says Andy Ginger, Chief Marketing Officer for Snap-on Incorporated, at the ribbon-cutting event for the new Richfield, Ohio facility.
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    • Matrix Patriot bike

    • Dubbed the Patriot, this bike is painted with Matrix FX Custom Colors, and was designed by Adam Canni of Canni Auto in Jacksonville, Fla. It was featured in the Matrix booth at CARS in Las Vegas.

    • Dura-Block race series vehicle

    • Part of the Atlantic Champion race series, the vehicle boasts a 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine with 300 horsepower and is powered by Mazda. With a top speed of 190 mph, it weighs in at 1,240 lbs. and has a chassis built by Swift Engine. It was featured in the Dura-Block booth at CARS in Las Vegas.

    • Lights Out guide

    • Redline Detection releases is "Lights Out" service light reset solutions guide for Mercedes Benz.

    • OEM motor oil challenges

    • A panel presents "Motor Oil: How Automotive Technology Changes Impact Motor Oil Technology & Service Requirements." Presenters were: Jeff Jones, Automotive Marketing Advisor, Americas at ExxonMobil; Tom Olszewski, North American Passenger Vehicle Lubricants, Global Products Technical Advisor at ExxonMobil; Don Smolenski, General Motors Research and Development Technical Fellow, Fuels, Lubricants and Emissions at General Motors; and Eric Johnson, General Motors Powertrain, Fuels and Lubricants group.

    • Answering phone questions

    • George Witt talks about the best ways to answer teh constantly ringing phones at shops during CARS training classes Wednesday afternoon. Witt presented "Service Advisor Tips & Strategies" to CARS attendees.

    • Evap emissions

    • John Forro talks about sensors in his presentation "Evaporative Emissions" during CARS Wednesday morning sessions.

    • Diesel dynamics

    • Tony Salas tells CARS attendees about coming technologies they could be facing in the coming years, as well as regulations. Salas presented "Dodge Cummins Diesel Operations & Diagnostics" during Wednesday morning classes at CARS.

    • Figuring out financials

    • Charlie Fewell talks through balance sheets, profit loss statements and other financial matters with CARS attendees during Wednesday's morning classes. Fewell explained business finances in his presentaiton "Financial Management for the Service Center."

    • A rich racing history

    • Richard Petty talks with members of a WIX Filters-sponsored luncheon about his WIX story, one of many shared at AAPEX 2009.

    • The next plan

    • WIX Filters' Jeff Blocher discusses the company's campaign to fight cancer. In 2009 alone WIX has released almost 360 new part numbers and a national "Filter Out Cancer" campaign. With a tagline, "The first filter we've created that works best when it's not on a vehicle," all proceeds from the campaign are donated to the American Cancer Society.

    • Moving onto the Internet

    • Mike Guggenheimer, vice president of marketing, says the company is boasting a new Web site, www.liquidwrench.com, that features new search functions and more specific application videos that are tailored to technicians’ needs. By implementing these new functions as well as a new texting feature, Liquid Wrench is hoping to reach more end users with more specific content.

    • University of the Aftermarket donation

    • When Brian Cruickshank discussed the upcoming launch of the University of the Aftermarket Webinar series, the director of the University of the Aftermarket, was met with pleasant response from the aftermarket. Remy Power Products donated $10,000 to the program at the school, which recognized the act during a ceremony at AAPEX. Cruickshank presented a certificate to Remy President Jay Sanchez, saying that the donation will be used to fund the Webinar program. Northwood University President Keith Pretty also acknowledged the donation. “WE can’t do these things without the support of the industry,” he says. “And that’s what the aftermarket is all about, and that’s what the University of the Aftermarket is all about.” Sanchez says he will display the certificate for employees to see and know that they made the donation possible. Pictured during the certificate presentation are (from left) Pretty, Cruickshank, Sanchez and Remy’s Jack Vollbrecht.

    • Ordonez on Delphi's future

    • Frank Ordonez addressed the attendees of the AAPEX 2009 show, discussing the changes Delphi has made since emerging from Chapter 11 after four  years.

    • Using the aftermarket matrix

    • Leandro Solorzano, an international trade specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce, reviews information on Mexico as a potential country with which to do business during AAPEX. He was part of a presentation from Natasha Keylard, global automotive team leader for the U.S. Department of Commerce. Keylard and her panel of specialists discussed how to identify markets for your products and available tools from the Department of Commerce during “Business Opportunities in Promising Export Markets: U.S. Department of Commerce.” One of the tools from the department is the Automotive Resource Guide, available for free on its Web site. The guide includes an automotive matrix in which you rate countries based on your needs to determine where it is best for your company to do business.

    • Looking at the global aftermarket

    • Uwe Biastoch of R.L. Polk & Co. says there are a number of aspects to the European aftermarket of which industry members in the United States should take note. First, aftermarket sales have been and remain the most profitable area, while the number of VIO sales are increasing. Also, similar to the United States, the average yearly driving distance is decreasing and service intervals are increasing. While service intervals in Europe were 15,000 KM in 2000, they will be around 25,000 in 2012, according to Biastoch. He delivered this and other information on the economic outlook of the United States, Europe and Asia in “The New Global Automotive Aftermarket — What will the Recovery in Global Volumes Mean to You” during AAPEX. It also featured expectation on how the global aftermarket may emerge.

    • Lord earns AWDA Leader of the Year

    • Distribution stalwart E. Fletcher Lord Jr., president and CEO of Replacement Parts, Inc., was awarded the AWDA’s prestigious 2009 Leader of the Year Award. Lord is the fourth member of his company to receive this award, says Bob Egan, from Federal-Mogul, who presented the Leader of the Year recognition.

    • Watch the warning labels

    • Rob Pohl, national account training manager with the CARQUEST Training Institute, goes over hybrid warning labels with his class during the WORLDPAC supplier and training expo. He explained a variety of hybrid services, including lubrication issues, brake systems, smark keys and safety during a course at the first WORLDPAC Supplier & Training Expo. Check out more information on WORLDPAC expo throughout SearchAutoParts.com.  

    • Explaining NASTF

    • Charlie Gorman, chairman of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF), explains the way NASTF works with independent shops trying to get information from the OEMs. Gorman's presentation resonated with attendees of the first WORLDPAC Supplier & Training Expo in Orlando. Check out more information on WORLDPAC expo throughout SearchAutoParts.com.  

    • Increasing gross profit

    • Kelly Bennett talks to WORLDPAC Supplier Training & Expo attendees about increasing gross profit. Gross profit on labor needs to be 75 percent, while on parts, gross profit needs to be 50 percent, Bennett says. Check out more on Bennett's presentation and more of WORLDPAC's expo.  

    • Sharing stories

    • Bruce Anderson kicked off the second day of WORLDPAC’s supplier and training expo by sharing his experiences with Porsche racing teams. Anderson has raced, shown and worked on Porsche 911s since 1966. He highlighted races through the decades, including the 1988 Carrera Panamericana, Pikes Peak events through the 1970s and early ’80s, Daytona, Sebring and others. He shared photos, insights and information, like in the early 1970s, Porsche dealers were taxed $100 per car sold to fund racing teams. Check out more WORLDPAC expo coverage from the three-day event.  

    • Bosch training

    • Bosch’s Ryan Barr explained some of the ways Bosch’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) helps in critical situations in the class Bosch Safety Systems. The class was part of the first WORLDPAC Supplier & Training Expo in Orlando. Read more about the Bosch ESP or more coverage of the WORLDPAC expo.  
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