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Federated announces that it will be a national corporate partner of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign in 2012; a program that delivers new toys and the magic of Christmas to less fortunate children each holiday season. The partnership will kick off at the Richmond International Raceway (RIR) during race weekend (Sept. 7-8) for the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race.

Industry support is strong for the Car Care Council’s largest-ever consumer vehicle check-up event, to be held in conjunction with the 49th Annual Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland, MI, on Sunday, Oct. 7.

Kevin Krutell from St. Claire Shore, MI, was recently named the 2012 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, TX.

Bosch has announced that the Grand Prize winner of “The Gut Check Challenge” – Mike Collins of Jourdanton, TX – selected a classic 4×4 at the Mecum Auto Auction in Monterey, CA. Collins won his bid on a restored 1977 International Scout 4×4 and, per the rules of the competition, Bosch contributed $25K toward the purchase. “The Gut Check Challenge” was an online contest sponsored by Bosch Spark Plugs and held from June 6 to July 18 on the social media site, Facebook.

Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added ball joints, tie rod ends and sway bar frame bushings to the Raybestos chassis catalog for select 2003-2012 models.

Bosch has introduced “ESIAccess” (pronounced “Easy Access”), a revolutionary scan tool subscription program that allows shops to obtain advanced diagnostics equipment, software and the latest vehicle coverage with no equipment purchase and just a modest monthly fee, the company says. Available exclusively through NAPA stores, the program caters to shop owners looking for a time-saving, economical solution to diagnosing today’s complex vehicles.

ACDelco has updated its Learning Management System (LMS) website to give users an at-a-glance snapshot of their progress toward completion of the technician training paths.

Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added brake rotors, calipers and brake pads to the Raybestos brakes catalog for select 2009-2013 models.

Bosch has introduced new packaging for its line of oxygen sensors, building on the growing popularity of smartphone technology. The new packaging includes for the first time QR (Quick Response) codes that can be scanned with a smartphone for immediate product information.

Organizers for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) have announced that the Learning Forum education sessions at this year’s AAPEX will start on Monday, Oct. 29, instead of Tuesday, and will continue throughout the event.

Mitchell 1 will hold this year’s third and final Shop Management System Training Workshop Oct. 4-6 in Seattle, WA, at the Hotel Monaco, located at 1101 4th Ave. The training workshop is designed for those who have previously established competence using their shop management software and now want to learn more advanced capabilities, better methods and shortcuts.

The winners have been chosen and now the fun begins. Five winning Federated Car Care Center members will visit the St. Louis area in early September to “Get Dirty with Kenny” at the Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway in Pevely, MO.