Court Overturns R-134a Substitutes Rule
The ruling in the case Mexichem Flour Inc. vs. EPA stated that the EPA lacks authority under the Section 612 Significant New Alternatives Policy to require companies to move away from a substance already approved under the SNAP program as an ozone-depleting product.
YANG Announces Upcoming Regional Meet-Ups
In partnership with member companies, YANG is hosting Regional Meet-Ups in four locations through October for young auto care professionals in Michigan, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Tennessee.
Supreme Court Decision Delivers Victory For Aftermarket
In a major victory for the auto care industry, the Supreme Court upheld the legal precedent of patent exhaustion, which states that a company’s right to protect its patent ends when the product is sold to the end user.
Texas Bill Eliminating Vehicle Safety Inspections Defeated In Senate
Every year, inspection stations across the state fail vehicles because of bald tires, malfunctioning headlights, brake failure, loose lug nuts and other serious safety concerns.
NGK Hosts YANG Regional Meet-Up
The YANG event included a “TED talk” style presentation by NGK Spark Plugs’ Senior Vice President of Aftermarket Mike Schwab.
AAPEXedu Adds New Partners To Expand Program
Attendees will be able to select from numerous topics, including telematics, connected vehicles, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), vehicle data access, alternate fuel and drivetrain options, and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication and new mobility models.
YANG Announces Next Step Program Scholarship Winners
Scholarships are made possible by the support of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association, the Manufacturers’ Representatives Council and YANG.
Registration Open For AAPEX 2017 In Las Vegas
AAPEX online registration is $40 through Friday, Oct. 13. Registration includes the expo with more than 2,200 exhibitors displaying new products and technologies to diagnose, service and maintain the nearly 1.2 billion vehicles on the road today.
Buyers Give High Marks To AAPEX
In a post-show attendee satisfaction survey, 95 percent of those who attended AAPEX 2016 gave it a positive score and recommendation.
University Of The Aftermarket To Present ‘Aftermarket 101’ Program For New Aftermarket Employees
The program provides employees who are new to the aftermarket with a better understanding of the industry, its structure and big-picture trends.
