AAPEX Unveils New Website
AAPEX invites all attendees and exhibitors to use its new website to register for the premier, global automotive aftermarket event, reserve discounted hotel rooms and stay informed on the latest AAPEX news and updates. AAPEX 2015 will take place Nov. 3-5 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Nov. 2.
AMI Accepting Applications For $1,000 Arrowhead Automotive Aftermarket ‘High Octane’ Scholarship
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) is accepting applications for the $1,000 Arrowhead Automotive Aftermarket’s “High Octane” Scholarship. AMI’s resource development effort, EXCEL, in conjunction with Arrowhead Automotive Aftermarket, established the scholarship, which is awarded to an Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division member who strives to be, or is presently working in a management capacity.
Maylan Newton, Bob Greenwood To Lead CARS Service Repair Leadership Forum
CARS, the premier event for automotive service professionals, has announced the involvement of Maylan Newton, CEO and senior director of ESi, and Bob Greenwood, president/CEO of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Center Ltd., in the inaugural Service Repair Leadership Forum (SRLF). Newton and Greenwood will moderate and deliver training at the forum on July 24 during the NACE | CARS 2015 conference and exposition, taking place on July 21-25 at the COBO Center in Detroit.
Applications Open For SEMA Battle Of The Builders
Applications are now being accepted at semaignited.com for the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders to be held at the 2015 SEMA Show, Nov. 3-6. The automotive build competition that debuted last year has garnered nationwide attention as the focus of a Velocity TV special, which was viewed by more than 1 million fans.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Win Earns Hendrick Marrow Program Third Bosch Aftermarket NA Donation
Dale Earnhardt Jr. drove his Bosch-equipped No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS to victory lane during Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series event at Talladega Superspeedway. In recognition of Earnhardt’s victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is contributing a third $1,000 donation to the Hendrick Marrow Program.
Federated Gears Up For National Meeting In Puerto Rico
It will be another record turnout at the Federated Auto Parts national membership meeting set for May 13-16 at the Gran Meliá Golf Resort in Puerto Rico. In addition to Federated members and supplier partners, members of the Pronto leadership team will be in attendance to facilitate the affiliation benefits of the Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group).
Registration Opens For 2015 Women’s Board Summer Leadership Conference In Denver, CO
Registration is now open for the Car Care Council Women’s Board 2015 Summer Leadership Conference. The day and a half education and networking conference will be held Aug. 13-14, 2015 at the Denver Hyatt in Denver, Colo.
Auto Care Association Unveils First-Ever State Of The Auto Care Industry Report At Inaugural Industry Forum In Washington, DC
The Auto Care Association unveiled its first-ever annual State of the Auto Care Industry Report at the inaugural State of the Auto Care Industry Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Mary DellaValle, editor of Shop Owner, was at the event in Washington on April 29. She collected the following key takeways from presenters.
NACE | CARS 2015 Details Announced
Registration is now open for NACE | CARS 2015 including all sessions, conference programs and the expo. Attendees can visit NACEexpo.com or CARSevent.com for more information.
NHRA Icons John And Brittany Force To Speak At NACE | CARS 2015
NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force and NHRA top fuel racer Brittany Force will be the keynote speakers at the ASA Celebration of Excellence taking place during NACE | CARS 2015 in Detroit. This event will take place at the GM Heritage Museum the evening of July 22.
SEMA Show Registration Is Now Open
Registration to attend the 2015 SEMA Show is now available at SEMAShow.com/register. The annual trade show for the automotive accessories market is set for Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas. Registration is offered in three categories: attendee, exhibitor and media.
ACDelco Program Encourages Techs To Expand Skills
ACDelco is encouraging technicians to expand their skills with its newest program – the ACDelco Technician Training Excellence Recognition Program. The program launches this summer and will recognize technicians who complete additional training.
