WIX Filters And Babcox Media Are Looking For ‘Game Changing’ Shops
WIX Filters is partnering with Babcox Media to sponsor the new “Driving Performance” Award that recognizes Game Changers in automotive service. The Driving Performance Award judging criteria looks at what innovative shops are doing to raise the bar at the front counter and in the bays — shops that truly are “changing the game” by
The 2014 Aftermarket Telematics Challenge Now Accepting Applications
The Aftermarket Telematics Challenge, sponsored by the Auto Care Association, is now open for 2014 and accepting applications from makers of auto care products that offer the benefits of a connected vehicle from an auto care solution. The annual competition recognizes the winner with $10,000 of scholarships in their name. Scholarships are awarded by the
Auto International Association Accepting Entries For 2014 AIA Import Product And Marketing Awards
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, is now accepting entries for the 2014 AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards. The AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards program honors brands and companies for their programs for import nameplate cars or trucks, and is open to all Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo
Dan Freeman, Industry Veteran of 50 Years, Takes a Look Back & A Look Ahead
A Cleveland, OH, native, Dan’s career began in 1964 working with his father who was in the wholesale/retail tire business, leasing space in a large discount store and selling passenger and truck tires. Fast-forward 50 years, and Dan, who’s been at the helm of Automotive Parts Associates (APA) for 25 years, looks back on his storied and successful career, and looks forward to giving back to the industry in his well-deserved retirement that begins later this month.
Car Care Council Women’s Board To Award Record Amount For 2014 Scholarship Program
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) raised more than $4,500 in its silent auction during the 2014 Women’s Board winter meeting, held Feb. 4-5 at the Renaissance Charleston in Charleston, S.C. Items for the auction were donated by WB associate companies and aftermarket supporters, and all proceeds will go to the WB scholarship fund, allowing the WB to award a record number of scholarships in 2014.
SafeBraking.com Announces Monthly Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to automotive technician Mark Larkin of New Brunswick, NJ. Larkin is the second $250 monthly winner in the SafeBraking.com Photo Contest.
MAHLE Service Solutions Becomes Official Name For MAHLE Aftermarket Tool And Equipment Division
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently announced that MAHLE Service Solutions is now the official name for the company’s division specializing in the tool and equipment segment.
New Innova QUICKLINK A Virtual Dashboard Of Vehicle Information
The latest product innovation from Innova Electronics Corporation, the award-winning QUICKLINK device, pairs with a smart device for immediate access to a virtual dashboard of information that can help keep vehicle owners safe, save time and money, and provide peace of mind.
CARDONE Innovation Team Announces New Products
CARDONE Industries has introduced several new products to its portfolio of automotive replacement parts. EGR valves, oil rail repair kits and removal tools for Ford Power Stroke applications join the A1 CARDONE Fuel/Air Systems division. Brand-new camshaft position sensors join CARDONE Select Electronics, and remanufactured electronic parking brake calipers supplement the A1 CARDONE Brakes division.
FRAM Filtration Launches FRAM Pro Series Filter Program For Professional Technicians
FRAM has announced the availability of the new FRAM Pro Series product line, a set of specially designed oil filters that align oil filter selection with the specific oil – conventional, premium conventional and full synthetic – used most frequently by technicians during oil changes.