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The Car Care Council has now made it easier for the auto care industry to connect with consumers and get involved in the “Be Car Care Aware” campaign with the launch of its new monthly email newsletter, the Car Care Council e-brief.

The non-profit Car Care Council has totally redesigned its popular Car Care Guide, adding 20 additional pages of new information to help motorists be car care aware by better understanding the when, why and how of caring for their vehicles.

Federated is gearing up to collect toys and donations for Toys for Tots in advance of the holiday season. Federated will officially launch its 2014 Toys for Tots seasonal campaign during the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race Sept. 6 at Richmond International Raceway (RIR).

Stone Fort Group has declared NACE | CARS July 30 through Aug. 2 as an “exceptional week” considering the celebrities, industry giants, technical experts, live demos and a wide array of leading industry associations that converged in the Motor City.

The Car Care Council Women’s Board has announced the recipients of its 2014 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $24,000 in scholarships.

California State Legislature has passed AB 1665, a bill that will require “an automotive repair dealer that repairs tires or changes tires shall be capable of diagnosing and servicing a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in accordance with industry standards if the vehicle is manufactured with the device.”

Robert Bosch LLC has established an education scholarship and employment grant program through the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation with a gift of $50,000. These scholarships will assist students by funding a portion of their technical education at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus in Lisle, Ill. Multiple $1,000 scholarships and employment grants will be awarded.

Robert Bosch LLC has announced the release of 41 new part numbers in its braking, rotating electric and horn product lines. These new part numbers cover close to 3 million additional vehicles on the road. Bosch QuietCast Brake Pads and Bosch Blue Brake Pads Bosch Braking Components group has added 10 new brake pad sets

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its Celebration of Excellence Aug. 1 at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich. – a site located close to ASA’s NACE | CARS 2014 events in downtown Detroit. The annual awards dinner honors the achievements of ASA members and its industry partners. Dan Risley, ASA’s president and executive

Participating Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) member service facilities are hosting free brake safety inspections during Brake Safety Awareness Month across the country to help teach local drivers about proper brake system safety and maintenance. Drivers can take advantage of free brake safety awareness inspections at participating MAP facilities in their area throughout the month of

The Wagner Brake brand from Federal-Mogul Motorparts recently added product coverage for more than 440 applications representing approximately 40 million registered vehicles. Featured in the www.FMe-Cat.com electronic catalog, this additional coverage includes premium Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads and shoes as well as Wagner rotors, drums and hydraulic components. In addition to new coverage, Wagner has introduced new product attribute

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2014 Mobile App offers many new features to help buyers plan while on the go for the event, easily navigate the show floor and grow their business while at AAPEX. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.,