Bosch has announced the re-launch of boschdiagnostics.com in North America, continuing to update all of its sites to a mobile-responsive, intuitive design. The URL contains three separate sites, featuring DIY diagnostic tools (DIY), professional diagnostic tools (PRO) and crash data retrieval (CDR) tools.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. introduced 88 new part numbers in May for various types of bearings, gaskets, pistons, piston rings, filters, thermostats, valve guides and turbochargers, now available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications.
Consumer spending on automotive specialty equipment parts and accessories is on the rise, reaching $36 billion in 2014. This number, which represents an 8 percent growth over the previous year and the fifth consecutive year of growth, is reported in the 2015 SEMA Market Report.
The Auto Care Association salutes the Connecticut legislature for passing State Bill S. 99, which mandates that at the time of the sale of a new motor vehicle, a new car dealer must deliver to the purchaser of the vehicle a printed explanation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) – in conjunction with Arrowhead Automotive Aftermarket, a division of Arrowhead General Insurance – has announced the recipient of the Arrowhead Automotive Aftermarket “High Octane” scholarship. The recipient is Taylor Hill, service consultant, Larson’s Service Inc., Peabody, Massachusetts.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) believes the legislation will benefit both consumers and automotive repairers in the state of Michigan. If implemented, this bill would amend the insurance code to prohibit insurers from requiring automotive repairers to use a specific vendor or process to procure parts and other materials, allowing shop owners to do business with the vendors they choose.
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) – in conjunction with Babcox Media – has announced that Benno Ceyer, owner of Weimer Machine/Automotive Repair Specialists in Berwyn, Illinois, is the recipient of the Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the recipient of a scholarship worth almost $1,300 to help a young service repair professional enhance his technical skills by attending the Young Technicians Symposium at this year’s NACE | CARS Expo & Conference.
ACDelco is rewarding technicians and aftermarket service centers for making the commitment to enhance their skills through ACDelco training. The ACDelco Technician Training Recognition Program awards technicians with a special medallion for each core ASE training path he or she completes.
The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 196 (S. Res. 196) designating July 10, 2015 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The resolution was requested by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils. The date marks the sixth commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.
The AAPEX 2015 New Packaging Showcase will spotlight the latest innovative, eco-friendly and easy-to-merchandise designs geared to help attendees stay ahead of the curve and ultimately sell more products. AAPEX will take place on Nov. 3-5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Nov. 2.
NACE | CARS 2015 announced the involvement of several well-known automotive professionals for this year’s conference and exposition.
