Power Window Retaining Spring Replacement
Andrew Markel introduces a 30-minute webinar on the top TSBs of 2016 and how they can help diagnose vehicles in 2017. Sponsored by Federated Auto Parts.
Northwood University Recognizes 7 Industry Leaders With Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards
Northwood University will recognize seven prominent supporters of educational initiatives and learning within the automotive aftermarket industry with its prestigious Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award. Recipients will receive their honors during a ceremony on Nov. 1 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. The event will be held during AAPEX 2016, in conjunction with the
Bosch’s ‘Giving Track’ Contributions This Season Reach $20,000
Through “Giving Track,” Bosch pledges $1,000 to a team-specified charity each time one of its sponsored drivers secures a 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory.
‘The Group’ Donates To Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation To Help Louisiana Flood Victims
The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) has made a donation to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) to help auto care industry members impacted by the devastating floods in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. “After seeing news reports and hearing first-hand accounts of the unprecedented flooding in Louisiana, it was shocking to realize that the flood had
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Announces Officers, Trustees For 2016
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees has elected its officers for fiscal year 2016. An official confirmation vote was held during the recent University of the Aftermarket Foundation annual board of trustees meeting. The new slate of officers are: • Chairman – Tim Lee, MAAP, president, Lang Distributing • Vice Chairman –
Four Major Program Groups Donate $100,000 To University Of The Aftermarket Foundation In Memory Of Jack Creamer
Four major program groups have come together to donate $100,000 to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation in memory of Jack Creamer. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Automotive Distribution Network, Federated Auto Parts and National Pronto Association each contributed $25,000 to honor the industry icon and former vice chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation
‘The Group’ Leadership Meets To Chart Growth Strategy
A strategic planning session for the recently formed Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) was held Feb. 9-11 in Costa Rica. The Group was formed through the merger of the Pronto and Federated program groups with a goal to maximize effectiveness through a combination of efforts and resources. With a focus on continued collaboration, the
Fuse5 Supports Ken Schrader Racing’s Pink Campaign
Fuse5, an associate sponsor for the Ken Schrader Racing, Inc. team, has been supporting the annual KSR PINK campaign with its pink decals on Schrader’s Federated Auto Parts cars during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ken Schrader Racing/Fuse5 fans can purchase a PINK ribbon that will be included on Schrader’s car ($10 each) by visiting http://givenortheastfoundation.org/donate.
Industry Review: Bosch Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Pioneering Anti-Lock Brake System
Bosch is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the pioneering automotive anti-lock braking system (ABS), a landmark contribution to driving safety. Bosch first introduced its first system in 1978. Since Bosch introduced electronically controlled ABS to the automotive market, this groundbreaking technology has become the basis for all modern brake regulating systems. Today, nearly 75 percent
Training Program Updates
State-of-the-art automotive technology doesn’t do anybody much good if technicians can’t get the training they need to fix and maintain today’s systems. Unfortunately, in recent years there has been an industry-wide trend to axe training programs. Parts suppliers are under tremendous price pressure these days, and most are looking for ways to cut costs where