Mitchell 1 Sponsors ‘How to Beat the Competition’ Workshops at AAPEX
Recognizing that competition among automotive shops is as fierce as ever these days, Mitchell 1 is offering two free “how to manage your competition” workshops during the AAPEX Show to be held at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas Nov. 1 – 4, 2005.
Monroe Offering Cash-Back Rebate to Consumers Who Replace Worn Shocks and Struts with Qualifying Units in September and October
The fall automotive maintenance season officially begins September 1 at thousands of North American service locations thanks to the Monroe "Count Shockula" consumer rebate promotion from Tenneco Automotive. The "Count Shockula" promotion will reward vehicle owners with a cash-back rebate on one premium replacement* Monroe shock or strut with the purchase of three qualifying units in September or October.
Johnson Controls Donates $1 Million to American Red Cross for Disaster Relief
Johnson Controls announced it will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for those devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Cintas Renews Member Benefit Provider Agreement with ASA
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announces Cintas has renewed its member benefit provider agreement with the association. Cintas provides ASA members with discounts on uniform services and publishes an ASA promotional products catalog.
Car Care Council Scores Major Media Hits With Fuel Savings Tips
The Car Care Council through the "Be Car Care Aware" consumer education campaign has been extremely successful in feeding the media’s appetite for fuel savings information, recently generating 760 newspaper articles with a single press release.
Snap-on Tools Company Strengthens Stars of Karting Relationship
Strengthening its dedication to the Stars of Karting racing series, Snap-on Tools Company announced the signing of an additional five-year title sponsorship of the series.
KYB America Launches ‘Ride Control Solutions from KYB’
KYB America LLC has launched a major new service center initiative called ‘Ride Control Solutions from KYB.’ The announcement was made at a recent industry trade press luncheon in Chicago by Mike Howarth, senior vice president of KYB America.
Affinia Under Vehicle Group Launches ‘Bay Days’ Sales Initiative
The Affinia Under Vehicle Group has launched its “Bay Days” sales initiatives to increase product sales for its Raybestos and Spicer brands by going directly to the independent service bay/repair shop.
Fel-Pro Publishes 2005 Gaskets Catalog Supplement
Fel-Pro has published a record-breaking master catalog supplement featuring 418 new part numbers – including 21 new Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS multi-layer steel head gaskets – covering a broad range of popular domestic and import engines. The new supplement, No. 900S-05, is the largest mid-year catalog update in the brand’s 87-year history.
2007 Jaguar XK Sports Car Features the Newest Powertrain and Braking Technology
Jaguar is proud to announce a new era in its sports car lineage – the all-new XK. Like all Jaguar sports cars, the focus of the all-new XK is firmly on the future, while acknowledging the marque’s rich history. It heralds a new era for Jaguar in terms of both design and engineering, and it is the most technically advanced Jaguar ever built.
Coni-Seal Inc. Receives 2005 Frost & Sullivan Award
Frost & Sullivan recently presented the 2005 Lean Manufacturing Leadership Award to Coni-Seal Inc. for its cost-efficient production of hydraulic brake components for the North American aftermarket.
NASCAR Partners with Ecolab for New Line of Autocare Products
NASCAR has teamed with Ecolab, Inc., to create a revolutionary line of professional auto appearance products from waxes to wheel cleaners. Branded as NASCAR Autocare by Ecolab, the products are now available at leading retailers nationwide.