ASA Honors Member, Industry Achievements At 2015 ‘Celebration Of Excellence’
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its “Celebration of Excellence” July 22 at the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Mich. – a site near ASA’s NACE | CARS 2015 events in downtown Detroit. This traditional awards dinner honors the achievements of ASA members and its industry partners.
AAPEX Mobile App Designed To Keep Attendees ‘Ahead Of The Curve’
The AAPEX 2015 Mobile App has been released, providing instant access to everything AAPEX before, during and after the event, keeping attendees well-informed and ahead of the curve. AAPEX is slated for Nov. 3-5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 2.
Elite Launches New Website For Shop Owners
The company says it is proud to work with so many clients who are not only doing amazing things with their businesses, but are having a profound impact on their employees, their customers, their communities and the industry. Accordingly, the new website strives to highlight Elite’s clients and give them some much deserved recognition.
New Survey Finds Nearly 80 Percent Of Consumers Think Vehicle Hacking Will Be A Frequent Problem In The Near Future
The vulnerabilities of vehicle hacking have made an impression on car owners and shoppers, and nearly 80 percent say it will be a frequent problem within the next three years or less, according to a new survey by Kelley Blue Book. Awareness of the recent Jeep Cherokee hacking incident is very high, and nearly half of respondents said they will keep this event in mind when buying or leasing their next car. Moreover, the majority of consumers do not think there will ever be a permanent solution to the problem of vehicle hacking.
NACE | CARS Improves Over 2014, Eyes Bigger Growth For Anaheim In 2016
At the closing NACE | CARS press conference on July 25, Automotive Service Association (ASA) President and Executive Director Dan Risley was frank in saying he was slightly disappointed in the overall numbers, but was encouraged that there was growth over last year. NACE | CARS 2016 will be held in Anaheim, CA, on Aug. 9-13, 2016.
Three In A Row! Kyle Busch Foundation Receives Additional Contribution From Bosch Aftermarket
After winning multiple late race restarts to hold off Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano, Kyle Busch took his Bosch-equipped No. 18 Skittles Toyota to Victory Lane at Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race in Indianapolis – his third win in as many weeks. In recognition of the victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is once again making a $1,000 contribution to the Kyle Busch Foundation; his fourth of the year.
SEMA Introduces Wheel & Tire Council Ride Guides
These guides are designed to equip sales staff with data-supported comparisons to assist consumers in understanding how plus-sizing will affect the ride and handling of their vehicle. The goal is to better understand the changes of vehicle handling dynamics in relation to the customization of wheels and tires.
Ford Issues Safety Compliance Recall In North America
Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 8,000 vehicles in North America, including certain 2015-’16 Ford Explorer, and certain 2015 Taurus and Flex, as well as Lincoln MKS and MKT vehicles for an issue with the parking brake. In these vehicles, the parking brake might not engage fully, which is a compliance issue with FMVSS 135 regarding brake systems.
Atlas Copco USA Continues Long-Standing Partnership With Stewart-Haas Racing
Atlas Copco USA has announced it will continue its longstanding partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team co-owned by three-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas. Atlas Copco began its partnership with SHR in 2007, and is serving as a technical partner during the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.
AASA Know Your Parts Website Now Exceeds 100,000 Visitors A Month
The Know Your Parts website, administered by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) as part of its industry education and awareness campaign, has exceeded more than 100,000 visitors a month as of June 2015.
Bosch Relaunches Boschdiagnostics.com With Mobile-Responsive Design, New Layout For North America
Bosch has announced the re-launch of boschdiagnostics.com in North America, continuing to update all of its sites to a mobile-responsive, intuitive design. The URL contains three separate sites, featuring DIY diagnostic tools (DIY), professional diagnostic tools (PRO) and crash data retrieval (CDR) tools.
MAHLE Aftermarket Introduces Nearly 90 New Part Numbers In May For A Range Of Applications
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. introduced 88 new part numbers in May for various types of bearings, gaskets, pistons, piston rings, filters, thermostats, valve guides and turbochargers, now available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications.
