AkzoNobel’s Michelle Sullivan Appointed U.S. Sales Director
AkzoNobel announced that Michelle Sullivan has been appointed sales director for its Vehicle Refinish (VR) US-East Region effective Aug. 1, 2021.
ITW Evercoat Announces James Cooley as U.S. Sales Director
In this role, Cooley will be responsible for strategically leading the U.S. sales organization for the Evercoat brand of collision repair products and the Auto Magic brand of professional car care products.
Q5 SUV, A5 Drive Audi’s April U.S. Sales Higher
Audi’s biggest mover in April was the A5, which posted a 115-percent year-over-year sales increase.
Crossovers Drive Mazda’s U.S. Sales Higher in March
Mazda reported March U.S. sales of 33,302 vehicles, a 36-percent increase over March 2017.
Toyota’s February U.S. Sales up Nearly 5 Percent
Toyota Motor North America reported February 2018 U.S. sales of 182,195 vehicles, an increase of 4.5 percent from February 2017 on a volume basis.
Fiat Chrysler Reports Sluggish February U.S. Sales
Fiat Chrysler reported a 1-percent year-over-year decline in U.S. sales for February.
Larry Snodgrass Named Vice President of U.S. Sales for Pro Form Products
Former U.S. Chemical & Plastics national sales manager brings wealth of PBE experience to new role.
CSN Collision Hires Kristle Bollans as National Director of U.S. Insurance Sales
Prior to joining CSN, Bollans worked at the Hertz Corporation as a senior director.
U.S. Auto Aftermarket Sales Forecasted to Increase 8.5% in 2022
Total U.S. light duty automotive aftermarket sales are forecasted to increase 8.5% in 2022, totaling $356.5 billion.
EVs Will Account for 45% of U.S. Light Vehicle Sales by 2035
Despite likely growth, electric and hybrid powertrains currently represent only a small niche market for automakers and the specialty equipment industry.
