Federated Supports ASE Education Initiative
Federated Auto Parts has joined the ASE Industry Education Alliance, a group of organizations under the ASE umbrella with the mission to connect motivated technicians with the best training and certification programs in order to ensure a qualified automotive service workforce now and in the future.
Order Car Care Guides For National Car Care Month In April
The Car Care Council reminds shop owners, counterpersons and technicians to order the popular Car Care Guide in time for National Car Care Month in April. Available in English and Spanish, the recently-redesigned Car Care Guide can be easily ordered by visiting the Car Care Council website.
SEMA Battle Of The Builders TV Special To Premiere March 8
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the first SEMA-produced television special premieres on the Velocity channel at 8 p.m. EDT on Sunday, March 8. The one-hour program features the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition highlighting the top 10 builders, their vehicles and their journey to the inaugural competition.
Complimentary Elite Webinar For Shop Owners
Elite is hosting a complimentary webinar, “4 Easy, Cost-Free Ways to Bring in More New Customers,” from 10:00-10:25 a.m. PST on Tuesday, Feb 24.
ASA Hosts Auto Industry Discussion On Technology, Telematics Issues
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) hosted a roundtable discussion on Friday, Feb. 6, concerning the impact of emerging technologies – including telematics – on all sectors of the automotive industry. Attending the meeting, held in Irving, Texas, were more than 60 individuals representing every segment of the automotive industry. Among the attendees were representatives of independent service and repair shops, parts manufacturers, parts distributors, information providers and original equipment manufacturers.
MOOG Brand Reports Record Year In New Coverage
The MOOG Steering and Suspension brand reports that it completed a record-breaking expansion of application coverage in 2014, with more than 800 new part numbers – including nearly 600 additional control arms and assemblies – representing in excess of 470 million potential parts replacement opportunities.
NASCAR Driver Justin Allgaier Joins Federated Auto Parts Racing Team
NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Justin Allgaier will join the Federated Auto Parts racing team for the 2015 season, according to J.R. Bishop, director of motorsports and event marketing for Federated.
MACS Training Event And Trade Show A Big Success
“Meet me @ MACS, Make Connections that Matter” was the theme of the MACS 35th Annual Training Event and Trade Show, held Feb. 5-7 at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Nearly 1,000 attendees from across the globe gathered at the event to learn, network and conduct business in the $12 billion mobile A/C and engine cooling industry.
YANG Launches ‘Best Career For Your Future’ Video On Auto Care Careers Website
The video is a comprehensive overview of the auto care industry, highlighting the variety of career paths within the industry’s 500,000 businesses, which provide some 4.2 million jobs. The video features testimonials from successful young professionals in the auto care industry.
ASE Introduces New EPA-Approved Section 609 Training And Certification Program
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its 2015 version of the Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Review and Quiz Program. ASE says the new program meets EPA requirements and is shown on the agency’s list of authorized providers.
Matt Tifft To Drive Federated Truck In NASCAR Season Opener
Federated Auto Parts will sponsor Matt Tifft when he competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season opener on Feb. 20 at Daytona International Speedway.
Economy Will ‘Plod On’ In 2015 Say Northwood Experts
According to experts at Northwood University, ‘tepid’ is the best word to describe economic growth both in the United States and globally today. In an annual whitepaper examining the state of the economy and offering predictions for the year ahead, Northwood University president and CEO Keith Pretty and economist and vice president Timothy Nash say to expect both “optimism and apprehension throughout the year.”