AMI Announces 2015 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship Recipient
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) – in conjunction with Babcox Media – has announced that Benno Ceyer, owner of Weimer Machine/Automotive Repair Specialists in Berwyn, Illinois, is the recipient of the Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship.
ASA Announces Scholarship Award For Young Technicians Symposium
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the recipient of a scholarship worth almost $1,300 to help a young service repair professional enhance his technical skills by attending the Young Technicians Symposium at this year’s NACE | CARS Expo & Conference.
ACDelco Unveils Training Recognition Program For Technicians
ACDelco is rewarding technicians and aftermarket service centers for making the commitment to enhance their skills through ACDelco training. The ACDelco Technician Training Recognition Program awards technicians with a special medallion for each core ASE training path he or she completes.
SEMA Secures Senate Resolution For ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’
The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 196 (S. Res. 196) designating July 10, 2015 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The resolution was requested by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils. The date marks the sixth commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.
AAPEX 2015 To Include New Packaging Showcase
The AAPEX 2015 New Packaging Showcase will spotlight the latest innovative, eco-friendly and easy-to-merchandise designs geared to help attendees stay ahead of the curve and ultimately sell more products. AAPEX will take place on Nov. 3-5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Nov. 2.
Big Names To Be Featured At NACE | CARS 2015
NACE | CARS 2015 announced the involvement of several well-known automotive professionals for this year’s conference and exposition.
One In Three Americans Doubt Accuracy Of Fuel Economy Rating
A new AAA survey reveals that one-in-three Americans do not believe the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new vehicle window sticker accurately reflects the fuel economy they achieve when driving. To assess the accuracy of this perception, AAA performed an analysis of data collected on the EPA’s FuelEconomy.gov website, along with laboratory and real-world vehicle testing, and found that driver behaviors and environmental conditions, rather than vehicle shortcomings, are likely responsible for most fuel economy variances.
SEMA Elects New Board Members
On June 11, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Board of Directors announced election results, with the addition of several new board members. Wade Kawasaki of the Coker Group has been elected as the chairman-elect and joins the association for the 2015-’17 term.
AAPEX 2015 Attendees To Select Best New Products In Showcase
Hundreds of new products are expected to make their debut at AAPEX 2015, and this year, attendees will use the latest scanning technology to choose the “Best New Product” in nine categories. AAPEX will take place Nov. 3-5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Nov. 2.
Connected Cars To Represent 20 Percent Of The Global Car Market By 2019
High-tech analysts at Juniper Research are forecasting that the telematics sector will continue to outperform all other machine-to-machine (M2M) markets over the next five years, in revenue terms, with one in five passenger vehicles connected globally by 2019.
Win A ‘Towtally’ Awesome Truck In New Federated Car Care Sweepstakes
Does your shop “Need A Lift?” Federated will award one lucky Car Care Center customer with a brand new GMC Sierra 2500HD service vehicle in the Federated “Need A Lift?” Sweepstakes. This one-of-a-kind, decked-out truck, featuring a custom bed and a towing undercarriage, is the grand prize of the 2015 Car Care promotion.
Companies Commit To Support Breast Cancer Fundraising Efforts At NACE | CARS 2015
The NACE | CARS conference and exposition recently announced its involvement in fundraising to support Metro Detroit’s local breast cancer programs and national research. Since the release of these fundraising efforts, companies have already committed to support the program.
