University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Unveils New Logo
The new University of the Aftermarket Foundation logo was created to convey the foundation’s primary mission of education through its block lettering and wreath. It incorporates a road sign icon to communicate automotive and includes the commonly used foundation moniker, UofA Foundation.
Registration Now Open For ToolTech 2015
The Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) is hosting its ToolTech 2015 event April 13-16 at the Radisson Hotel and Suites in Downtown Austin, Texas. This year’s theme is “The Connected Vehicle: Opportunities and Challenges.”
NACAT Education Foundation Launches ‘Hour Of Automotive Technology’ K-12 Educational Program
NACAT Education Foundation has announced the official launch of an “Hour of Automotive Technology,” a program devoted to helping K-12 students become exposed to career and technical education subject matter related to automotive technology. “Hour of Automotive Technology” allows teachers to access peer-reviewed, grade appropriate, one-hour science- and technology-based lessons that have been submitted by classroom educators or corporate trainers.
ACDelco Releases Stronger, More Durable Brake Products For Police Applications
ACDelco is releasing stronger, more durable brake products for police applications with its line of ACDelco Professional DuraStop Police Brake Pads and Rotors. The line is designed for and made of materials selected expressly for the heavy-duty driving applications of police cars.
Record-Setting Attendance At Federated-KOI Auto Parts Cavalcade Of Customs
The annual Federated-KOI Auto Parts Cavalcade of Customs and Training Expo, held Jan. 9-11 in Cincinnati, saw an increase in attendance of over 19 percent from last year’s record crowd. As part of the vendor trade show, KOI Auto Parts offered 32 types of training workshops for a total of 81 sessions held during the weekend. A record-setting 754 service technicians, shop owners and shop managers attended multiple training classes taught by qualified instructors from Federated/KOI vendor partners.
Collaborative Effort Between EPA, Brake Manufacturers And Motor Vehicle Industry Will Reduce Copper In Brake Pads
Representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) and motor vehicle industry associations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the agency and the motor vehicle industry for the reduction of copper in brake pads. The MOU calls for the reduction of the use of copper in brake pads beginning in 2021 to levels less than 5 percent by weight and further reductions to 0.5 percent by the year 2025.
How Young Consumers Are Shaping The Future
Ford Motor Co. sees Generation Z, the oldest of which are still in their teens, as the “first truly global generation, born into an on-demand, technology-driven culture. Expected to account for more than 20% of the world’s population, these digitally savvy, socially conscious consumers, most of whom are still teenagers, are working to help define the trends of both today and tomorrow.”
Tennessee Shop Offers Discounts To Customers In Need
Price is often the biggest sticking point in an auto repair job. Some customers just have no feel for what certain services or parts cost, others have perhaps been treated poorly in the past (or are cheap), and some just flat out do not have the money. Choices need to be made between fixing a vehicle or paying rent or buying groceries. For those customers, a shop in Gallatin, TN, is going beyond typical customer service and actively trying to help.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Names Fourth-Annual Champion Technician
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently named Las Vegas, Nev., native, Kevin Roche as the fourth annual MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician. Roche was awarded the title based on his entry in the MAHLE Aftermarket Champion Technician contest, established to spotlight talented and forward-thinking engine technicians and specialists nationwide.
ASE Announces New Officers For 2015
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced the officers for its Board of Directors for 2015, and elected new additions to its Board of Governors.
Celebrate The New Year With New Promotional Materials For Your Business
Start the year off right with brand new “Be Car Care Aware” materials for your business. The Car Care Council is ringing in the new year with updated materials, from banners to informational mirror hangers, to help auto care businesses celebrate National Car Care Month in April and Fall Car Care Month in October.
MACS To Host Heavy-Duty A/C Training In Sparks, Nev.
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide and MACS member RANSHU have joined forces to host a diagnostics-centered training event for heavy-duty and off-road vehicle A/C technicians from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST on Saturday, March 21 at RANSHU’s new warehouse facility in Sparks, Nev.