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By Counterman
Well this is a first.
Apparently, after months of easy puzzles, the August/September “Guess the Car” contest has stumped our readers.
So far, Counterman hasn’t received any correct answers. However, we’ve seen some excellent guesses, and we can tell you this: Some of you are on the right track.
The woman in the picture is having an “aha moment.” That much is obvious. But how does that translate into the name of a vehicle model?
Here are a few answers that are close but not correct:
Fiat Idea GM Bright Idea Honda Insight If we don’t receive any correct answers in the next week or two, we’ll provide more clues to help you gain some clarity on the current puzzle.
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By Counterman
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) announced record second-quarter sales of $5.6 billion, up 17.1% from $4.8 billion in second-quarter 2021.
Comparable-store sales jumped 11.5%, and acquisitions contributed 8.8% to second-quarter sales growth, according to the company.
Diluted earnings per share skyrocketed 92.6% to $2.62.
“GPC achieved another record quarter, consisting of double-digit sales and earnings increases and a steady cadence of continued growth,” said Paul Donahue, chairman and chief executive officer. “We are benefiting from the resiliency of our automotive and industrial businesses and the strategic mix of our operations. We want to thank our 53,000 talented GPC teammates for their exceptional work and commitment to excellence.”
Sales for the Automotive Parts Group were up 8.5% to $3.5 billion. An 8.4% global increase in comparable sales and a 4.5% contribution from acquisitions buoyed automotive sales.
“Our second-quarter results were driven by exceptional execution from our teammates along with the continued focus on our strategic investments, which delivered strong sales and margin expansion in both segments,” President Will Stengel said. “In addition, we were pleased to further strengthen our balance sheet and generate continued strong cash flow.
“The strength in automotive was broad-based across our global operations. Likewise, the continued strength in industrial led to its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit sales comps.”
Sales for first six months of 2021 were $10.9 billion, up 17.8% from $9.2 billion for the same period in 2021.
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By Counterman
Counterman’s “
link hidden, please login to view” contest challenges our readers to solve an automotive riddle, for a chance to win $100. And each month, we receive hundreds of responses from aftermarket professionals trying to guess the model of the vehicle depicted. The correct answer for the June/July contest is the Ford Escape. The winner is Travis Cashman, parts manager at Glavan Ford of Clay Center in Clay Center, Kansas.
Now, let’s get to know the “Guess the Car” champion.
CM: How long have you been working in the auto parts business?
TC: Since October of last year.
CM: What were you doing before then?
TC: I was a welder.
CM: What do you like most about your job?
TC: I like interacting with people.
CM: What’s the strangest question a customer has asked you?
TC: That’s a tough one. We’ve had people ask for blinker fluid and muffler bearings, as a joke. But I’d have to think about this one.
CM: What’s the coolest car you’ve ever owned or worked on?
TC: Does it have to be street legal?
CM: Not necessarily.
TC: I had an ‘86 Monte Carlo SS dirt-track racer, street stock, had a 383 stroker and a three-speed transmission. Full-floater 9-inch rear end.
CM: Do you have any interesting hobbies? What do you do for fun?
TC: Ride my motorcycle, go hunting and fishing.
CM: What’s your dream car?
TC: A ‘63 corvette with a split window, four-speed transmission, and I know they didn’t make it in 1963, but it would be the 427 big block that came out in ’66. Hunter green with tan leather interior.
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