Online Registration Open for ASA Annual Convention
Online registration for the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2008 Annual Convention is now available. The convention will be held May 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA.
Detroit Radiant Products Company Provides Energy-Efficient Heating Solutions
Detroit Radiant Products Company has more than 50 years of experience exclusively manufacturing gas-fired infra-red heating products. The reliable DR Series dates back to the 1950s and remains popular today.
‘Be Car Care Aware’ Campaign Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the popular consumer education program, "Be Car Care Aware," has become the leading third-party source of information on vehicle maintenance for motorists, the industry and the consumer media.
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Announces Transition to MAHLE White Decal Beginning at 2008 Daytona 500
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has announced that beginning with the 2008 Daytona 500 in February, the company will begin the transition to the MAHLE white decal on the front fender of NASCAR vehicles. Emblazoned with big blue letters, the MAHLE white decal will take the place of the legendary Clevite blue decal and marks a new MAHLE identity throughout NASCAR.
Clean Burn Helps Shops Make it a Green 2008
Thinking green in 2008 means more than just being environmentally friendly. For users of Clean Burn energy systems, it also means saving money on soaring energy costs. Engineered to burn used oils generated by cars, trucks, heavy equipment, boats and other vehicles, Clean Burn furnaces and boilers transform used oil into free heat.
Management: Where Does the Small Shop Fit?
"Is MAP (Motorist Assurance Program) relevant to independent shop owners and automotive technicians?" That’s an increasingly common question from those who look over MAP’s member list and see the names of large chains. MAP is an inclusive organization. It seeks the involvement of all firms in the automotive parts and repair industry, regardless of size.
ASE Announces that June 9-15, 2008 is Automotive Service Professionals Week
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has declared June 9-15, 2008 as National Automotive Service Professionals Week. Building on the success of Automotive Service Professionals Day established in 2001, ASE launched National Automotive Service Professional’s Week in 2005 to honor the commitment and dedication of automotive, truck and collision technicians, along with parts specialists and other support professionals who serve the motoring public.
BAM Racing Welcomes JohnDow Industries, Inc. as Diamond Sponsor for 2008
BAM Racing is pleased to welcome JohnDow Industries, Inc. as an official Diamond Sponsor of the No. 49 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team for the 2008 season.
New SPAL USA Web Store Now Open for Business
SPAL USA’s Web store is open for business. Created to address the growing demand for online access to SPAL USA’s high-quality line of automotive products, the SPAL USA Web store provides users with a single point of purchase for its fans, blowers and other automotive accessories.
Mitch Schneider: A Lesson in Choosing Words Wisely
I’m the last person in the world to minimize the power of words. They’ve been a recurring theme in my life since I was a small child and shared a single bedroom with my two younger brothers. Then, the words came together in stories about distant worlds and unusual, if not unlikely, super-heroes; and, my brothers wouldn’t sleep until they were quite satisfied there were no more words left to share.
Bendix Launches Customizable Incentive Programs for Direct Customers and Repair Shops
The Bendix brand is introducing several fully customizable promotions that reward both its direct and repair shop customers for purchasing its brake products. The three promotions – Ultimate Rewards for technicians, Ultimate Choices for Wholesale Distributors and the Head to Toe certificate program – all offer an extensive array of new premium gift options designed to appeal to today’s automotive aftermarket customer.
Beck/Arnley Adds 362 New Part Numbers
Beck/Arnley announces it has added 362 new part numbers to its product line in order to provide professional technicians with the crucial parts needed to repair today’s foreign nameplate vehicles.