Missouri Anti-Safety Inspection Bill Reintroduced

The legislation seeks to repeal the state’s vehicle safety inspection program.

Barrett-Jackson Raises A Record $9.6 Million For Charity During 48th Annual Scottsdale Auction

During the weeklong premier automotive lifestyle event, Barrett-Jackson raised $9.6 million, which includes donations made on the block beyond the hammer prices, and is the largest amount raised at one auction in the company’s 48-year history.

SEMA Hall Of Fame Seeks Nominations

Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame recognizes people who have contributed a significant body of work to the industry over a long period of time and is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association.

Raybestos Updates Website To Showcase New Product Families

The updated website now features a “Product Families” tab that takes visitors to an overview of the new Element3, R-Line and Specialty product families.

Report Shows Plug-In EV Fleets Are Expected To Make Up 12 Percent Of Global Fleet Vehicle Population By 2030

Fleets are committing to using electricity in all or part of their vehicles in the next decade, according to a recent report from Navigant Research.

Raybestos Expands Caliper Coverage, New Part Numbers Added To Element3 And R-Line

Raybestos new and remanufactured calipers are plated to provide peak performance in even the harshest conditions, according to Kristin Grons, marketing manager for Brake Parts Inc (BPI).

Dashboard Confessional: Drivers More Familiar With Emojis Than TPMS

Younger drivers (millennial/Gen Z) are more than 1.5 times more likely to identify popular emojis correctly than the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning symbol, a new study commissioned by Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires reveals.

MACS 2019 Training Event Trade Show Exhibit Space Sold Out

The MACS 2019 Training Event and Trade Show will take place Feb. 21-23 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California. MACS Trade Show day will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 and will feature 72 exhibitors and 84 booths.

As Nation’s Demand For Skilled Tradespeople Grows, Universal Technical Institute Opens Its Doors To Prospective Technicians

Open houses across the country highlight the industry’s annual need for more than 120,000 trained transportation technicians.

UK Survey Finds Only 5 Percent Of EV Drivers Would Ever Go Back To A Conventional Car

According to the survey, the principle issue that has held consumers back from buying an EV to date is neither the lack of attractive, available options, nor the lack of charging infrastructure, rather it’s the perceived cost of new (33 percent) and used (14.9 percent) electric vehicles.

Paying $1 Per Tire, Memphis Collects 20,000 Tires On Program’s First Day

The city of Memphis, Tennessee is paying residents $1 per used tire through its Tire Redemption Program aimed at reducing the amount of illegal dumping of tires throughout the city, according to the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.

New Text Program Informs Students Of Available Automotive Scholarships

Applicants can text their name and email address to 702-903-2206 to learn about hundreds of scholarship opportunities available at AutomotiveScholarships.com.