AIA To Hold 26th Annual Import Product And Marketing Awards Program At AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, will present its 26th annual AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 during AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center. The awards with three new categories recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products, including tools and functional fluids, packaging, websites, catalogs and marketing/advertising programs for import cars or trucks.
Federated Reports That The Federated Auto Parts 400 Was A Weekend To Remember
A lot of fun and some exciting NASCAR racing took place over the weekend at the third annual Federated Auto Parts 400 Sprint Cup race at the Richmond International Raceway (RIR). The Federated Auto Parts 400 was televised nationally Sept. 6 on ABC-TV. Brad Keselowski captured the checkered flag, securing the No. 1 seed for the “Chase” with his win.
Rischbieter’s Automotive Continues Long Tradition Of Quality Service
For some, automotive repair is in the blood — especially when you follow in the footsteps of your dad and his dad before him. Bob Rischbieter, Jr., grew up working at Rischbieter’s Automotive in St. Louis, MO, so it comes as no surprise that he now owns it. “My grandfather, Ted Rischbieter, first opened the doors
NACE/CARS Announces Technology & Telematics Forum Schedule
As the NACE/CARS event draws closer, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) encourages anyone involved in the industry to attend the Auto Alliance Innovation Technology & Telematics Forum, taking place Friday, Aug. 1 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. The Forum will begin with a morning discussion titled, “Where is Vehicle Technology Headed and What
Casey’s Independent Automotive Repair Shares Vision With Employees
The mark of a long-lasting business isn’t just profitability during times of economic prosperity, but also adjusting when things take a turn for the worse. Vancouver, WA, Shop Owner Casey McGowan has seen hard times — and taken the steps necessary to ensure his business not only stayed afloat but flourished as well.
Federated And KOI To Host 54th Annual Cavalcade Of Customs In Cincinnati
Federated and its long time member KOI Auto Parts are partnering again to host the 54th annual Cavalcade of Customs and Training Expo in Cincinnati, OH, Jan. 10-12 at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Federated and KOI suppliers will have vendor booths on site during the three-day event. The training sessions will feature 28 different classes conducted at various times for a total of 84 available courses.
Glenway Auto Center: Building Customer Confidence Through Consistency
Having been a car dealership for 90 years has its benefits.
Glenway Auto Center in Cincinnati, OH, opened in 1919 and serviced Chevy vehicles until the doors were shuttered in 2009, in the wake of dealership closings across the country. But, as the saying goes, when one door closes, another often opens – and, in this case, it was as an independent repair facility and body shop less than a year later in June 2010.
Bosch Mastertech VCI Scan Tool Now Supports General Motors GDS 2 OEM Diagnostic Application
Once again, Bosch has expanded the diagnostic capabilities of its powerful Mastertech VCI (M-VCI) aftermarket scan tool to better serve the automotive repair technician. This dynamic tool can now provide authentic OEM dealer level diagnostics for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac branded vehicles.
Federated Member KOI Auto Parts To Host Annual Cavalcade Of Customs
KOI Auto Parts and Federated Auto Parts are teaming up again to host the 53rd annual Cavalcade of Customs and Training Expo in Cincinnati, OH. The annual extravaganza is scheduled for Jan. 11-13 at the Duke Energy Convention Center.
Bosch Mastertech VCI Scan Tool Now Supports Tech2WIN, Provides General Motors OEM Diagnostics
Bosch’s Mastertech VCI (M-VCI) aftermarket scan tool now provides OEM level diagnostics for General Motors vehicles by supporting the General Motors Tech2WIN application. This is a powerful addition to M-VCI’s diagnostics capabilities which already boasts two industry leading aftermarket diagnostics applications – ESI[tronic] 2.0 (pronounced “Easy-tronic”) which provides coverage for European and Korean vehicles and the award-winning Shop Foreman Pro software which provides Asian and domestic coverage, said the company.
