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In an effort to help groom the next generation of skilled automotive technicians, ACDelco is providing a limited number of free, Web-based training courses to instructors and students enrolled in programs accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

MAHLE Clevite Inc. has announced the transition of its company name to MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. According to the company, the changeover to the new company name, effective Jan. 1, 2014, serves a dual purpose: to bring MAHLE in line with all of the MAHLE Global Aftermarket divisions, and to highlight the substantial diversification of the MAHLE Aftermarket product mix.

ACDelco has introduced a new specialty winter beam wiper blade line designed to take on snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures. The new line consists of 10 part numbers covering 98 percent of vehicles on the road.

Federal-Mogul Corp. recently announced that its European subsidiaries entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire certain business assets of the Honeywell automotive and industrial brake friction business, including two recently established manufacturing facilities in China and Romania.

Showcasing its latest offerings for A/C professionals, MAHLE RTI has announced it will exhibit at the MACS (Mobile Air Conditioning Society) 2014 Training Event and Trade Show, Jan. 16-18 at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans.

The Car Care Council is making it easier to be car care aware in the New Year with the start of Maintenance Mondays. This Instagram-based weekly campaign will help drivers with visual information on car care. Videos will range from simple do-it-yourself videos and preventative maintenance tips to information on choosing an automotive professional when needed.

ACDelco has released 136 new Professional window regulator and motor part numbers for GM and non-GM applications. The expansion covers 1990-2012 model year vehicles from GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, BMW, Nissan and other manufacturers.

Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension brand has introduced 43 new replacement parts that address the service requirements of millions of late-model foreign-nameplate and domestic passenger vehicles. The MOOG brand, the automotive service industry’s “Problem Solver,” offers innovative technologies that improve on original component designs for longer life, superior performance and faster, easier installation, according to Federal-Mogul.

Shop owners and technicians with questions on how to service and repair a refrigerant recovery and recycling machine can have them answered on Friday, Jan. 17 at the MACS Training Event and Trade Show. All the major refrigerant recovery and recycling machine manufacturers will display their products at their booths and also provide a special focused presentation highlighting tips and tricks for maintenance and service of their products.

The 2014 National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification testing schedule has been announced. Winter registration is taking place now through Feb. 21. Winter testing takes place through Feb. 28. Register now on the ASE website.

The popular television shows “Two Guys Garage” and “Truck U” will air public service announcements promoting the virtues of education and the availability of scholarships for those seeking a career in the auto care industry. The public service announcements were produced for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation by Brenton Productions, producers of “Two Guys Garage” and “Truck U” and began airing Jan. 4.

A collaborative task force of automotive aftermarket associations and leadership representing brake pad manufacturers, distributors, retailers, dealerships and service providers has announced the launch of an informational website to provide assistance to the vehicle repair industry in complying with the “better brake laws” enacted in California and Washington State. These laws were designed to significantly reduce the amount of copper, cadmium, chromium VI, mercury, lead and abestiform fibers contained in brake pads sold in those states beginning in 2014.