Applications are now being accepted at semaignited.com for the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders to be held at the 2015 SEMA Show, Nov. 3-6. The automotive build competition that debuted last year has garnered nationwide attention as the focus of a Velocity TV special, which was viewed by more than 1 million fans.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. drove his Bosch-equipped No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS to victory lane during Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series event at Talladega Superspeedway. In recognition of Earnhardt’s victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is contributing a third $1,000 donation to the Hendrick Marrow Program.
It will be another record turnout at the Federated Auto Parts national membership meeting set for May 13-16 at the Gran Meliá Golf Resort in Puerto Rico. In addition to Federated members and supplier partners, members of the Pronto leadership team will be in attendance to facilitate the affiliation benefits of the Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group).
Registration is now open for the Car Care Council Women’s Board 2015 Summer Leadership Conference. The day and a half education and networking conference will be held Aug. 13-14, 2015 at the Denver Hyatt in Denver, Colo.
The Auto Care Association unveiled its first-ever annual State of the Auto Care Industry Report at the inaugural State of the Auto Care Industry Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Mary DellaValle, editor of Shop Owner, was at the event in Washington on April 29. She collected the following key takeways from presenters.
Registration is now open for NACE | CARS 2015 including all sessions, conference programs and the expo. Attendees can visit NACEexpo.com or CARSevent.com for more information.
NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force and NHRA top fuel racer Brittany Force will be the keynote speakers at the ASA Celebration of Excellence taking place during NACE | CARS 2015 in Detroit. This event will take place at the GM Heritage Museum the evening of July 22.
Registration to attend the 2015 SEMA Show is now available at SEMAShow.com/register. The annual trade show for the automotive accessories market is set for Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas. Registration is offered in three categories: attendee, exhibitor and media.
ACDelco is encouraging technicians to expand their skills with its newest program – the ACDelco Technician Training Excellence Recognition Program. The program launches this summer and will recognize technicians who complete additional training.
Attendee registration is now open for AAPEX 2015. AAPEX is slated for Nov. 3-5 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Nov. 2.
AAPEX 2015 is shaping up to be another sold-out event as 95 percent of booth space already has been allotted to automotive aftermarket manufacturers and suppliers. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 2.
