The Aftermarket Telematics Challenge, sponsored by the Auto Care Association, is now open for 2014 and accepting applications from makers of auto care products that offer the benefits of a connected vehicle from an auto care solution. The annual competition recognizes the winner with $10,000 of scholarships in their name. Scholarships are awarded by the
ACDelco Power Tools has introduced ETC – Electronic Torque Control tools, including the ARI2060 1/2” Super-Torque Impact Wrench with Digital Clutch specifically to prevent the risks of over-torque or unbalanced tightness for wheel applications. With five preset torque settings, plus another setting at maximum, technicians can control torques easily by a pre-programmed digital clutch just at
The Auto Care Association’s recently released Digital Auto Care Factbook 2015 and the Digital Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual 2015 feature an extended Industry Forecast through 2017 provided by IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. With the very positive economic view for the United States, the auto care industry is expected to continue its participation
Award-winning shop owner Doug Greenfield has joined Elite Worldwide as its newest business development coach. Greenfield will utilize his 33 years of industry experience to provide one-on-one business-building guidance to other shop owners throughout the U.S. After starting his career with Chrysler, where he helped several dealerships go to the top, Doug saw an extraordinary
Longtime Federated member S&W Supply, based in Hays, Kan., is celebrating its 80th anniversary. “We want to congratulate everyone at S&W Supply on 80 years of great success,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “S&W Supply has been a valued Federated member for almost 30 years and we want to thank the Bickle family for their
From Tire Review NHTSA has decided that it will not tackle the issue of tire aging, turning its attention instead to “coordinating a promotional and educational initiative to raise consumer awareness about tire aging issues and how to prevent these types of failures.” The agency, which said it has been investigating the impact of age on
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), a program of the Auto Care Association, is hosting the Young Professionals Program during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Wednesday, Nov. 5 at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. Professionals in the auto care industry under the age of 40 are encouraged to attend to learn key
The recent onslaught of recalls and investigations will have repercussions for years and they will impact your shop. After looking at recent Technical Service Bulletins (TSB), I think these recalls may have scared some OEMs from issuing TSBs, or any corrective action, because they could be the start of a lawsuit, bad PR and maybe
Robert Bosch LLC was recently named a Supplier of the Year for extraordinary performance in design, earning the company the Design for Six Sigma award during the Chrysler Group’s fourth annual strategy meeting and supplier awards event. “At Bosch, we strive to design and develop top-of-the-line, technically sound products,” said Mike Mansuetti, president, Robert Bosch LLC.
In response to recent recalls and vehicle safety concerns, U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.V.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, introduced S. 2559, a bill to expand the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) authority to recall unsafe vehicles and increase funding for automobile safety.
For the third consecutive year, Federated will sponsor the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Richmond International Raceway (RIR). This year’s Federated 400, the “One Last Race to Make the Chase,” is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that this year’s CARS event will include the inaugural Auto Alliance Innovation, Technology & Telematics Forum. The forum will feature a panel discussion titled, “Where is Vehicle Technology Headed & What Does It Mean for Sustainable Transportation, Vehicle Owners, and the Modern Repair Shop?” with top industry leaders participating.