New Bosch Oil Filters Create ‘Fresh Opportunities’ For Repair Shops, Company Says
Bosch has announced the launch of a new complete line of Bosch Workshop Oil Filters targeted to the traditional automotive repair market in the U.S. and Canada.
Average Age Of Vehicles Reaches Record High, According To Polk
The average age of cars and light trucks currently in operation in the U.S. has increased to 10.8 years, according to Polk. Passenger cars showed a modest increase in age since 2010, from 11 years to just 11.1 years at the end of June 2011. Light trucks (including pickups and SUVs) show a more sizeable gain in the same timeframe, from 10.1 years to 10.4 years.
ACDelco Launches New Winter Promotion
ACDelco has announced a new winter promotion that rewards service centers using ACDelco repair and service parts in their customers’ vehicles.
Babcox Media Acquires Automotive Video Inc.
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce its acquisition of Automotive Video Inc. (AVI), effective Jan. 1, 2012. AVI’s broad range of educational products for technicians and video production capabilities adds to Babcox Media’s portfolio of media properties and marketing services and will enable the company to extend its reach farther throughout the automotive aftermarket, tire, performance, collision, commercial trucking, engine building and powersports markets.
With New Year Comes Launch Of New Look For ASA
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is excited to announce that it has given its logo a facelift. The new logo has a fresh and modernized look – in conjunction with the association’s focus on staying relevant to today’s repair professional.
SEMA Automotive Scholarship Applications Now Available
Applications for automotive scholarships are now available through the 2012 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). Students preparing for careers in the auto or auto parts industries may be eligible for cash awards ranging from $1,000-$4,000.
Federated Acquires Naming Rights To I-55 Speedway In Missouri
One of the most famous dirt tracks in the country will have a new name in 2012, the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. Located in Pevely, MO, the speedway annually hosts some of the most competitive dirt track races in the nation.
Owners of Repair Shop In Trouble For Sending Work To Their Business
Two of the owners of Certified Motors Inc. in St. Louis, MO, who also serve on the Village of Riverview’s Board of Trustees, were recently fined for sending the village’s dump truck to their business for transmission repairs. The two broke state laws that prevent elected officials from using their positions for personal gain.
Technician Using Cutting Torch Ignites Fire That Destroys Several Businesses
A technician in Columbia Station, OH, was using a cutting torch when sparks hit the ground and ignited gas that had been spilled on the shop floor. The fire quickly spread and several businesses were destroyed.
ACDelco Offers Spark Plug Rebate To Consumers
ACDelco is inviting consumers to “put some spark back into their wallets” with a new promotion involving selected spark plugs.
Automotive Lift Institute Offers 2012 Vehicle Lifting Points Guide
This updated guide is a quick-reference single-source manual for lifting point information as recommended by the vehicle manufacturers. The 60-page Lifting Point Guide (LP-G) for domestic and imported cars and light trucks uses more than 200 undercarriage images to cover the most recent 20 model years.
Dan Wheldon Memorial Auction Raises More Than $600,000
An online auction of memorabilia dedicated to the late Dan Wheldon raised more than $600,000 for a memorial trust established for his family after the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner died from injuries sustained in an accident in October.