Carfax: 46 Million Cars Have An Unfixed Recall
New research from Carfax suggests that millions of people may be driving, buying or selling potentially dangerous cars due to an unfixed recall. The company’s annual research on the issue shows more than 46 million cars nationwide have at least one safety recall that’s never been fixed. In fact, 5 million of them were bought and sold by potentially unsuspecting consumers in 2014.
Millennials Aren’t Driving Less
Three in four young people would rather give up social media for a day than their car and 72% agree they would rather give up texting for a week than their car, according to a research study from MTV, a division of Viacom. Findings from the study, “Millennials Have Drive,” were discussed at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo 2015.
Start Planning Now For National Car Care Month
With National Car Care Month in April quickly approaching, there is no better time to put a proactive plan in place to convince your customers to invest in their vehicles to keep them running better and longer. The non-profit Car Care Council has an assortment of promotional tools designed to help you take advantage of the opportunities that National Car Care Month can create.
Federated Free Fuel Fridays Awards More Free Fuel
Federated Free Fuel Fridays are back. Beginning Jan. 30, Federated will announce four winners of free gas cards on its Federated Auto Parts and Federated Car Care Facebook pages. Two winners of $50 gas cards will be randomly selected from each of the Federated Facebook pages for a total of four winners announced each Friday from Jan. 30 through March 27, 2015.
New Study On Clean Diesel Technology Affirms Near-Zero Emissions, No Significant Health Impact
Health Effects Institute (HEI) conducted an independent study of new technology diesel engines to determine whether the engines achieved the expected emissions reductions, thereby improving air quality for public health, as well as whether the new technologies resulted in any unintended increases in emission components. The study concluded that exposure to new technology diesel exhaust does not cause any increase in the risk of lung cancer or other significant adverse health effects in study animals.
The Equipment And Tool Institute Reports Record High Membership Level
The Equipment and Tool Institute is starting off 2015 strongly with a record high membership statistic of 100 Members comprised of 88 Full Members and 12 Associate Members.
MAHLE Service Solutions Will Introduce New Touch Screen Displays And A/C Machines At MACS 2015 In Orlando
MAHLE Service Solutions showcases its new interactive touch screen displays and new A/C units for processing R1234yf and R134a refrigerants at the 2015 MACS (Mobile Air Conditioning Society) Training Event and Trade Show in Orlando, Fla. Located at MACS booth #315, MAHLE Service Solutions is a silver sponsor of the event, as well as the presenting sponsor of the keynote luncheon with Robert L. Darbelnet on Wednesday, February 4.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Names Fourth-Annual Champion Technician
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently named Las Vegas, Nev., native, Kevin Roche as the fourth annual MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician. Roche was awarded the title based on his entry in the MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician contest, established to spotlight talented and forward-thinking engine technicians and specialists nationwide.
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Unveils New Logo
The new University of the Aftermarket Foundation logo was created to convey the foundation’s primary mission of education through its block lettering and wreath. It incorporates a road sign icon to communicate automotive and includes the commonly used foundation moniker, UofA Foundation.
Registration Now Open For ToolTech 2015
The Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) is hosting its ToolTech 2015 event April 13-16 at the Radisson Hotel and Suites in Downtown Austin, Texas. This year’s theme is “The Connected Vehicle: Opportunities and Challenges.”
NACAT Education Foundation Launches ‘Hour Of Automotive Technology’ K-12 Educational Program
NACAT Education Foundation has announced the official launch of an “Hour of Automotive Technology,” a program devoted to helping K-12 students become exposed to career and technical education subject matter related to automotive technology. “Hour of Automotive Technology” allows teachers to access peer-reviewed, grade appropriate, one-hour science- and technology-based lessons that have been submitted by classroom educators or corporate trainers.
ACDelco Releases Stronger, More Durable Brake Products For Police Applications
ACDelco is releasing stronger, more durable brake products for police applications with its line of ACDelco Professional DuraStop Police Brake Pads and Rotors. The line is designed for and made of materials selected expressly for the heavy-duty driving applications of police cars.
