The Hybrid Shop Announces Free Hybrid Training Day For Shop Owners During SEMA
The Hybrid Shop (THS), a growing international network of dealers committed to providing expert care for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), will host a complimentary Hybrid Training Day event for shop owners during the SEMA Show 2014 in Las Vegas, in partnership with independently-owned tire and auto service company Ted Wiens Tire and Auto Centers. The Hybrid
Federated Reports That The Federated Auto Parts 400 Was A Weekend To Remember
A lot of fun and some exciting NASCAR racing took place over the weekend at the third annual Federated Auto Parts 400 Sprint Cup race at the Richmond International Raceway (RIR). The Federated Auto Parts 400 was televised nationally Sept. 6 on ABC-TV. Brad Keselowski captured the checkered flag, securing the No. 1 seed for
Dorman Products Releases September New Product Announcement
Dorman Products has released its September New Product Announcement featuring 329 new parts, 86 of which are exclusive formerly “Dealer Only” parts, Dorman says. Top parts from Dorman’s announcement include: • A new addition to Dorman’s category of tailgate latches. Constant use stresses original latches, leading to heavy demand for replacements. Dorman’s newest tailgate latch
Diesel Exhaust Fluid: Not Just a Heavy-Duty Application
You may notice a new product on the parts store shelf that goes by the name Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and is helping diesels of all sizes meet more stringent emissions standards. DEF is not just a heavy-duty- or import-only product. It’s being used in vehicles ranging from 1.8-L to 7.0-L diesel engines. Early applications
SMP Launches ‘Are You TechSmart’ Automotive Scholarship Search
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has launched the “Are You TechSmart” automotive scholarship search, running now through Oct. 31. SMP will award one talented and deserving future technician a $5,000 educational scholarship to the college or technical school where he or she will be enrolled. To enter, students are asked to visit www.techsmartparts.com/scholarship and upload a
Babcox Media Unveils New Online Job Board Destination, AutoCareCareerhub.Com
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of AutoCareCareerHub.com. AutoCareCareerHub.com builds upon the strengths of AutoProJobs.com, the company’s niche job board serving the auto repair, service, collision, parts distribution and heavy-duty segments of the automotive aftermarket. AutoCareCareerHub.com is a digital destination for automotive professionals who are looking for job openings and companies that
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Funds Grant For APSA Scholarship Program
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation has approved a grant for the Automotive Parts & Services Association (APSA) annual scholarship program awarded through the G.C. Morris/Paul Rupp Memorial Educational Trust and the Gayle McCartney Memorial Educational Trust. The mission of the APSA program is to encourage and assist the educational development of qualified students who
Mitchell 1 Integrates Tire Catalog In Latest Release Of Manager SE Shop Management Software
The latest release of the Mitchell 1 Manager SE shop management software includes an integrated tire catalog from American Tire Distributors, Inc. (ATD), along with other enhancements implemented in response to user feedback. “Adding a tire catalog to our shop management software is the natural extension of the parts ordering and estimating features in Manager
Another Career First For Aric Almirola Crew Chief Trent Owens: MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ Honors
With just one week to go before his first Chase for the Sprint Cup, Trent Owens, crew chief for Aric Almirola and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 43 Eckrich Ford, added another highlight to his resume: the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award. Owens picked up the weekly MOOG award after the 43
New Snap-on Diagnostics Accessories Catalog Now Available
The new Snap-on diagnostics accessories catalog contains all of the products that professional technicians need to make their diagnostic tools more powerful, to maximize capabilities, improve productivity and increase profits. “For an automotive repair shop, their diagnostic tool is an investment in their business, so it’s important they get the absolute most out of it,
Are You Ready For Some Auto Repair?
A game is being played every day that doesn’t have many fans filling the bleachers. It’s a battle between man and machine. Yes, on playing fields across the country — whether it be one-bay garages, 12-bay shops or maybe just some far-off farms — the combatants line up, vehicles on one side and techs on
PaceSetter Performance Products Offers California Legal Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter For 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, 2.0L Engine
PaceSetter Performance Products, designers and manufacturers of quality-made, affordably-priced exhaust systems and components, now offers a direct fit catalytic converter for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle with the 2.0L engine. It is approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for sale and use in California and for CA-emissions-equipped cars in NY. PaceSetter Direct-Fit Catalytic Converters