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AAPEX Learning Forum To Spotlight Industry Trends And Issues

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2013 Learning Forum will feature six sessions that focus on current industry trends and issues, including the popular “Aftermarket Outlook” session, presented by NPD, and “Five Trends in Five Minutes: Trends Affecting the Aftermarket Environment,” presented by Polk. AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

Federated Dirt Track Team Goes Pink In October

The Federated Auto Parts dirt track racing team has gone pink this October in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Federated dirt track car, driven by Federated spokesperson Kenny Schrader, features a special pink design for its races during the month of October.

MAHLE Original Turbochargers Designed To Reduce Fuel Consumption, Lower Exhaust Emissions

MAHLE Clevite offers a complete line of MAHLE Original turbochargers specifically for the aftermarket, available in a range of sizes and types. Designed to enhance performance, reduce fuel consumption and lower exhaust emissions, MAHLE Original turbochargers are available for high-performance and high fuel-economy diesel and gasoline engines.

Exciting Racing And Hospitality Highlight Federated 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Weekend

More than 2,000 Federated members and customers enjoyed a great day of hospitality and action-packed racing at the annual Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway (RIR). Along with the near-capacity crowd at RIR, More than five million viewers watched on ABC as Carl Edwards took the checkered flag to win this year’s Federated 400.

Hosting A Fall Car Care Month Event? Get Extra Publicity From The Car Care Council

October is Fall Car Care Month and the Car Care Council urges shops, stores and other industry organizations planning community car care events to register their events. Events registered on the Car Care Council’s website will be promoted by the council through its various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Federal-Mogul Says New ‘SmartChoice Mobile’ App For Shops Speeds Repair Process

Federal-Mogul has introduced a new, free mobile app designed to help automotive service providers increase operational efficiency, sales and customer satisfaction. The new “SmartChoice Mobile” app enables shop owners, service writers and professional technicians to use their iPhone or Android devices to instantly access the latest parts information for virtually any passenger car or light truck and communicate detailed inspection findings – including photos of worn or broken parts and a repair estimate – directly to the vehicle owner.

New AAPEX Video To Celebrate The Aftermarket

AAPEX will debut a new video project, the Aftermarket Story, at this year’s event to give attendees the opportunity to celebrate, reminisce and reconnect with the history and products of the aftermarket, as well as AAPEX itself. AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas.

MAP Introduces New, Web-Based Training

The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association’s (AMRA) Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) has added a new MAP-qualified training program and assessment test to its online offerings.

MACS Introduces Online E-Learning Training Classes

Training online and on-demand is now available for automotive technicians through the website of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide. MACS, working with Automotive Video (AVI), can now provide automotive technicians with a variety of relevant training courses that can be viewed online or purchased on DVD.

Federal-Mogul And Wagner Brand Lead Shift To Low-Copper Brake Pads

Federal-Mogul Corp. and its Wagner Brake brand are leading the automotive industry’s rapid shift to environmentally friendly low-copper brake pads. More than 1 million new 2014 vehicles from leading original equipment light vehicle manufacturers will be equipped with Federal-Mogul’s Eco-Friction pads, according to Federal-Mogul.

AAPEX Debuts ‘Joe’ And New Full-Service Stations

“Joe” may be an ordinary guy, but not at this year’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) where he’ll be delivering exceptional customer service to attendees, either in the new full-service stations or on the show floor. AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.