Car Care Council Reports ‘Big Success’ At First-Ever Northwood Auto Show Vehicle Check-Up Event
More than 100 vehicles were inspected on Sunday, Oct. 7, during the first-ever consumer vehicle check-up event hosted by the Car Care Council in conjunction with the Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland, Mich.
The Alliance Wraps Up One Convention, Sets Sights on Another
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance capped its tri-annual “Aftermarket Magic” convention in Orlando, FL, last week by announcing the next convention will be held November 2015 in Las Vegas.
Money Still on the Table for Aftermarket Students
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship committee reminds the industry that scholarship funds are still available to students pursuing a career in the aftermarket. Industry members with sons or daughters in need of financial assistance to support their aftermarket education efforts are encouraged to have their children apply now.
The Alliance Selects the Virtual Inventory Cloud (VIC) Special Order Solution
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has begun implementation of new supply chain technology that will get special order items into the hands of service dealers faster, more reliably, and with far less hassle.
Schaeffler Group USA Receives Inaugural Lone Star Award at Alliance Group Shareholder’s Meeting
The Schaeffler Group USA Inc. was presented the inaugural Lone Star Award at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Group Shareholder’s meeting held recently in Aventura, FL. The Schaeffler Group supplies LuK RepSet clutch kits, clutch hydraulics and flywheels to the more than 2,300 affiliated Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores across the U.S. and Canada.
New AAPEX Education Sessions Geared for Parts Stores, Repair Shops
Among the 30 education sessions scheduled for the Learning Forum at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), nine have been specifically designed for parts store and repair shop attendees, including two technical training programs for technicians and shop owners, offered by the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN) and AWDA Manufacturers Advisory Council.
Fisher Auto Parts Continues Expansion; Acquires McLaughlin Automotive Stores
Fisher Auto Parts, founding member of Federated Auto Parts Distributors, recently acquired McLaughlin Automotive Stores.
Federal-Mogul Named Supplier of the Year by Parts Warehouse Inc.
In addition, a Federal-Mogul sales development manager was selected as PWI Manufacturer Representative of the Year. Both awards were announced earlier this month during the company’s business and education conference in Shreveport, LA.
Coni-Seal and DSPCon Prognostics to Revolutionize Automotive Maintenance with IntelligentParts Forecasting System
Coni-Seal and DSPCon Prognostics have teamed to announce an initiative focused on bringing peace of mind to drivers and their families. The IntelligentParts Forecasting System, a joint effort of both companies, embeds sophisticated technology into any type of moving vehicle. The technology can predict potential points of failure and notify drivers before a situation becomes worse.
Registration Open for 12 New University of the Aftermarket Online Distance Learning Courses
The University of the Aftermarket is now registering participants for 12 new online Distance Learning courses. Each course is offered in a convenient, flexible, Web-based environment that enables busy aftermarket professionals to continue their progress toward an AAP (Automotive Aftermarket Professional) or MAAP (Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional) certificate.