MACS 2019 Training Event Trade Show Exhibit Space Sold Out
The MACS 2019 Training Event and Trade Show will take place Feb. 21-23 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California. MACS Trade Show day will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 and will feature 72 exhibitors and 84 booths.
New Mobile App Dedicated To Automotive Events
To submit an event on the MOTORin’ app, promoters can create an account after downloading the app. Once registered, promoters will be able to submit their events, along with details, a photo and a link to purchase tickets if desired.
Scholarships Available For Industry Employees And Family Members
Hundreds of scholarships will be awarded from the University of the Aftermarket scholarship program, including $100,000 specifically earmarked for industry employees and family members.
Registration Now Open For MACS 2017 Training Event And Trade Show In Anaheim, California
The 2017 MACS Training Event theme is “Mobile A/C: Global Service Horizons,” exploring the new technologies influencing the role of mobile A/C systems in current and future vehicles.
Golden Rule Auto Care Yields Success By Putting Its Name To The Test
If you had told Chris Cloutier six years ago that he would be running a successful auto repair business with his brother, Patrick, he would have laughed. But that’s exactly what happened when they decided to buy an existing shop in Rowlett, TX – off of Craigslist no less – and turn it into Golden Rule Auto Care.
New Book On Aftermarket Women Leaders To Be Unveiled At The Car Care Council Women’s Board Reception
A new book highlighting the success stories of some of today’s leading female aftermarket professionals will be unveiled next week at AAPEX. The book, “A Woman’s Perspective on Leading” is an essay anthology created by Dr. John A. Passante and features essays from more than 20 pioneering women in the automotive aftermarket.
The Most Trusted Automobile Brands In America, According To Reader’s Digest
Reader’s Digest has announced the results of the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Survey, which makes its debut in the United States in the October issue, on newsstands Sept. 15. More than 4,500 Americans across the nation took part in the online survey, which awarded the “Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand” title to winners in 40 product categories.
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.
Brand-Building Efforts Solidify And Boost Customer Loyalty
If you think you’re too busy running your shop to focus on branding, you might want to think again. Thanks to longer service intervals and better-built cars, your customers don’t have to visit you as often as they did in the past. They also have more choices when it comes to service – from specialty providers to dealerships to chains that seem to have shops on every corner.
ATMC Announces Winners Of 2014 National Excellence In Training Awards
The Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC) has announced the recipients of the 2014 ATMC National Excellence in Training Awards. These awards are given annually to highly effective or innovative training programs and are designed to call attention to the importance of training in the transportation industry.