About ImportCar
ImportCar provides direct
reach into import
specialist repair
shops with targeted
underhood and undercar
technical features
that help readers
make profitable
and professional
import vehicle
repairs.
ImportCar is the only magazine
focused specifically
on import specialists — those
shops that derive
more than half
of their revenue
from the repair
and service of
import vehicles.
ImportCar’s technical features are written by import specialists who work
in the field. Their expertise in vehicle systems and specific import nameplates
provides the readers with precise
diagnostic, troubleshooting and repair information delivered in a detailed, technical
format.
ImportCar provides the perfect mix of editorial on undercar, underhood, management
and import performance topics.
ImportCar Staff
Jeff Stankard
Group Publisher
Jeff Stankard has been with Babcox since June 1999 and is responsible for aftermarketNews.com, Brake & Front End, Counterman, ImportCar, Underhood Service, TechShop, Tomorrow’s Technician and Servicio Automotriz magazines as well as the autocarepro:news e-newsletter. Prior to joining Babcox, Jeff spent 15 years with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Jeff
received his Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University in
Oxford, Ohio, and his Master of Business Administration degree from The
University of Akron. .
Mary DellaValle
Editor
The current editor of ImportCar magazine, Mary DellaValle has been
employed at Babcox for nearly 21 years, and has 23 years of automotive
aftermarket magazine publishing experience.
As editor, her goal in overseeing ImportCar’s editorial content is to
advance the magazine’s position as a respected source of technical
information for servicing import vehicles.
Reaching beyond trade magazine publishing, Mary has served on the Auto
International Association (AIA) Board of Directors since 2001. She has
served as the AIA Secretary during this time, and also sits on various
committees.
Mary graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from The University of Akron.
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