Federated Car Care Sweepstakes Winner To Pick A Pickup
Doug Dugger, the grand prize winner of the Federated Car Care “Pick Your Pickup” Sweepstakes, will have a tough choice to make between a fully restored 1949 Chevy pickup or a new 2015 Chevy Colorado. Dugger, the owner of Custom Auto and Repair, a Federated Car Care Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, will announce his
New Brands Added To ShowMeTheParts.com
AB Catalytic, EnginePro, Phillips & Temro, Precision Torque, Pronto Brakes and SureFlo are the latest brands to join ShowMeTheParts.com. With these most recent additions, ShowMeTheParts.com now includes 280 brands covering more than 4,200 part types and millions of applications. To view the complete brand listing, click here. ShowMeTheParts will be exhibiting at AAPEX Booth No.
Fuse5 Announces ‘Pick Your Fantasy With Ken Schrader’ Contest
Fuse5, a provider of cloud-based software for the automotive aftermarket, has announced its “Pick Your Fantasy with Ken Schrader” contest. Through its partnership with veteran NASCAR racer Ken Schrader, Fuse5 will be providing one AAPEX attendee an opportunity to spend a day with Schrader. Entries for the contest may be completed on the company’s website,
ShowMeTheParts Expands Features And Functionality
This year has been a busy one for ShowMeTheParts.com, which is now integrated with Blue Sage Software (PaceSetter), DMS Systems (DX-System), EXTEND PERFORMANCE, Fuse5, Web2Market and Web-Link Solutions. With all of this new connectivity, clients now can utilize ShowMeTheParts for B-to-B, and B-to-C e-commerce, integrate into popular ERP and POS Systems, tie into their warehouse
Akebono Brake Corp. Continues Commitment To USA Through Its Aftermarket Ceramic Brake Pad Manufacturing
Akebono Brake Corp. says it is continuing its commitment to the United States with its ultra-premium ceramic disc brake pad line manufactured 100 percent in the U.S. According to Akebono, this enables the company to maintain superior quality and proprietary control throughout the manufacturing process. “Akebono’s fully-validated braking solutions follow the most stringent quality standards,
Centric Parts Doubles Caliper Remanufacturing Operations
Centric Parts announced it has greatly expanded its brake caliper remanufacturing operations in response to heavy customer demand. Centric said extremely high demand prompted the expansion from 80,000 to 160,000 square feet of floor space at its Carson, Calif., facility. This move coincides with Centric pad assembly and kitting operations moving from Carson into a
New Bar’s Leaks One Seal Stop Leak Fixes Oil, Transmission And Power Steering Leaks
Bar’s Leaks has combined three of its popular stop leak products into a unique new multipurpose formula that can eliminate engine, transmission and power steering system fluid leaks. New Bar’s Leaks One Seal Stop Leak is the first all-in-one additive specifically designed to stop leaks in all three systems. “Instead of stocking three separate stop
Automechanika Day 2: Educational Opportunities And A Federal-Mogul Press Conference
Attendees of Automechanika 2014 have access to a number of classes taught by experts on a range of topics including connected cars, collision-damage management and e-mobility. Visitors to Automechanika are struck by the sheer size of the massive venue. Instead of a single location like visitors to AAPEX are used to, Automechanika is situated among
Nominate A Deserving Woman In The Auto Care Industry For A Car Care Council Women’s Board 2014 Women Of The Year Award
The Car Care Council Women’s Board annually honors deserving women in the industry with its Women of the Year Awards. The Auto Care Woman of the Year is chosen based on her significant leadership and contribution to the auto care community throughout her career. The Female Shop Owner of the Year is given to an
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2014 Scholarship Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has announced the recipients of its 2014 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $24,000 in scholarships. Recipients of scholarships include: High School: • $3,000 – Samantha Cotel of Hyannis, Mass.; automotive restoration at McPherson College, McPherson,