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Interlink Media’s (SIM) MediaWorks
and Mind Over Eye divisions that provides
easy access to Toyo Tires product
information, training videos, size and
specifications, and brochures. “Printed
marketing materials are quickly dated,”
Amy Coleman, Toyo Tire U.S.A. senior
director of marketing, said. “Our new iPad
App is a dynamic marketing tool that
provides immediate access to the most
current product information, making it
easier to teach dealers, their staff, and
consumers about the benefits of Toyo tires.”
Toyo Tires’ product information, including
training videos, size and specifications,
and brochures, can now be accessed
through the company’s new iPad App.
PHOTO BY DANIEL BUXBAUM
Featured at the Galpin Auto Sports SEMA
booth was an entirely custom 1966 Ford
Bronco. The paint scheme
commemorates Ford’s victory at the 1966
24 Hours of Le Mans race, while the
modified chassis’ suspension allows for
17-inch/15-inch of front/rear wheel travel,
respectively. Power is supplied with a
540-HP Ford 377 Stroker engine and a
Hughes automatic transmission.
PHOTO BY DANIEL BUXBAUM
Volkswagen Kearny Mesa recently hired
Luis Garcia as its wholesale parts
representative. Garcia has been a
wholesale parts representative for
dealerships in the San Diego area for more
than 10 years.
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American Suzuki Motor Corp.
(ASMC), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor
Corp. (SMC), filed proceedings under
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code,
Nov. 5, and will discontinue distribution of
its automobiles in the continental U.S.
At a media briefing prior to the opening
of the Automotive Aftermarket Products
Expo (AAPEX), Bob McKenna,
president and CEO of the Motor &
Equipment Manufacturers
Association (MEMA), announced the
appointments of Steve Handschuh as
executive vice president and COO of
MEMA and Bill Long as president and
COO of the Automotive Aftermarket
Suppliers Association (AASA).
Fras-le North
America announced
at the opening of
AAPEX the promotion
of Kevin Judge and
Steffanie Savine.
Judge, light vehicle
aftermarket sales
manager, is now sales
manager, national
accounts. Savine,
marketing and sales
coordinator, was
promoted to marketing
and communications
manager. Both are
based out of the
company’s North
American headquarters
in Northville, Mich.
The Timken Co.
announced the
appointment of
Thomas W.
Tecklenburg to the
position of director for
Kevin Judge has
been promoted to
sales manager,
national accounts,
for Fras-le North
America.
Steffanie Savine
has been
promoted to
marketing and
communications
manager for Frasle
North America.
commercial vehicle original equipment and
automotive aftermarket for the company’s
mobile industries business. Tecklenburg
will provide strategic direction for the
company’s global commercial vehicle
original equipment business while
continuing to lead the global light and
commercial vehicle aftermarket.
The Timken Co. received the
Automotive Aftermarket Industry
Association (AAIA) Head of the
Class Award: large manufacturer
category. The award recognizes
companies dedicated to the continuous
education and training of their employees.
Recipients of the award are distinguished
as education leaders in the aftermarket
industry. Additionally, Andrea Schultz,
regional sales manager with Timken,
Andrea Schultz is
the first-ever
Woman of
Promise. She is
also the recipient
of the AAIA
Impact Award:
Four for the
Future.
received the AAIA
Impact Award: Four for
the Future, which
annually honors four
aftermarket
professionals, age 40
or younger, who have
made remarkable
contributions within
the aftermarket
industry. The Car
Care Council
Women’s Board
(WB) also announced
Andrea Schultz as the first-ever Woman
of Promise.
Matco Tools received an Innovation
Award from Professional Tool &
Equipment News (PTEN) for its
PRO1000 borescope. Winners were
announced at AAPEX, Oct. 30, in Las
Vegas. The PRO1000 Borescope was
chosen as the most innovative product in
the Inspection Tools, Lab Scopes category.
The Federal-Mogul Technical
Education Center (TEC) in St. Louis
has received the Automotive Training
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