SEMA Show Expands Education Program with Friday Sessions
The 2016 SEMA Show will feature education sessions on Friday, a first since the inception of the Show’s Education Days program. The additional sessions on Friday will provide attendees with the opportunity to accomplish more during the Show, create a schedule with more flexibility and participate in a desired session.
Motor State Distributing Adds HP Tuners
HP Tuners (HTN) offers a cost effective tuning and data solutions for late model muscle enthusiasts and professional EFI tuner shops. HP Tuners VCM Suite unlocks the vehicle’s performance to its full potential.
Polaris Systems, Inc. Announces New Polaris XA Software
Polaris Systems, Inc. has announced its next generation of software, Polaris XA. Partnering with Rocket Software to develop this product, the new software will be released in Q4 2016.
Autologic Diagnostics Expands Market Presence and Adds to its Team
Autologic Diagnostics, a provider of an aftermarket automotive diagnostics solution that enables repair shops to quickly identify faults and repair cars faster, has announced the appointment of new professionals to its team along with an employee promotion at its Commack, Long Island, N.Y. North American headquarters.
Spick-and-Span
As engine technology continues to evolve, so have the cleaning processes for removing dirt, grease, oil, hard carbon deposits, rust, scale, corrosion and discoloration from engine castings and components. Several factors make cleaning more challenging today.
Autologic Diagnostics and WORLDPAC Enter into Distribution Agreement
Autologic Diagnostics and WORLDPAC, Inc., have announced the two companies entered into a distribution agreement to bring the new Autologic Assist diagnostics support solution to WORLDPAC’S North American customers.
The Racing Industry Gears Up for Indianapolis
Featuring roughly 1,200 exhibitors, the PRI Show highlights the latest advances in racing components, shop-machining equipment and engineering solutions, as well as special exhibits and seminars. There’s a lot to see, but it’s more than just the cool new parts, gadgets and equipment that make the trip to Indy worthwhile.
‘Garage Gurus’ Training Center Now Open in South Florida
Federal-Mogul Motorparts expanded its nationwide “Garage Gurus” technical training network to South Florida with the grand opening of a state-of-the-art training center in Miramar on Saturday, October 17.
Garage Gurus Automotive Training Center Opens in Dallas
Professional automotive repair professionals from across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex attended the recent grand opening of the “Garage Gurus” regional training facility near Love Field. The training center is part of Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ new nationwide technical training network established to help front-line industry professionals keep pace with the latest automotive technologies.
Building Stocks and Sprints
To be successful in the performance market, you need to deliver a product or service that a competitor not only needs, but will help make him a winner. To find that product or service, you need to spend time with them to understand the needs of the racers.
Cleaning Engine Parts
Cleaning is a time consuming, expensive process for most rebuilders. According to Engine Builder’s most recent Machine Shop Market Profile, rebuilders say they spend more than 15 percent of their total production time in cleaning. Safer, less toxic methods continue to gain a foothold in today’s professional shops.
Snap-on Tools Product Catalog
Snap-on Tools new product catalog (CAT1300) showcases more than 17,500 products, including the latest in hand tools, tool storage, power tools, diagnostics and shop and technician solutions. CAT1300 also pays tribute to the company’s 95th anniversary being celebrated in 2015.
Epicor Automotive Aftermarket eCatalog Surpasses 10.7 Million Part Numbers
Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, has announced that the Epicor PartExpert automotive replacement parts database has surpassed 10.7 million part numbers.
AAPEX Unveils New Logo
AAPEX organizers have unveiled a new, progressive logo for the event as the first step in transforming the brand to reflect it as the premier, global automotive aftermarket event that keeps attendees ahead of the curve when servicing today’s high-tech and highly sophisticated vehicles.
New Year Means New Rules and Time to Review and Revise
Each New Year brings with it new laws, rules and regulations based on the trends of business and human resources management. Here are just a few things that are happening in 2015 that employers need to be aware of and apply to their business if it makes sense.
Engine Pro is Everywhere Contest
Engine Pro parts have been used in some pretty unusual engines all over the world. Now, the company would like to find ut how many unusual places the Engine Pro logo can show up. Here’s you chance to win one of three $500 cash prizes from Engine Pro.
Chicago Pneumatic Premiers Cordless Tool Range at SEMA
Chicago Pneumatic is premiering its new range of cordless tools for the vehicle service industry at SEMA 2014, booth 10102. Visitors to the booth will be able to try the tools and see first-hand just how powerful and easy to use they are.
Web Tools: Improving Business Through the Internet and Social Media
For years, engine shops have used the Internet to try and increase business. But too often, a shop’s website wasn’t being used to it’s full potential. Today, engine professionals are using their website as a tool to increase profits by selling reman/rebuilt components from their shop online.
Leadership Tools for Resolving Employee Conflict and Improving Morale
Is your shop a hotbed of employee conflict? Even if we look only at generational differences, it’s not hard to see why employees can butt heads and morale can suffer. Millennials are replacing Gen Xers, who displaced the Baby Boomers before them. Each group grew up in a vastly different world, and each has their
Top 5 Reasons Business Deals Fall Apart, And How To Prevent It
A business sale requires the full attention and cooperation of the seller. Take your vacation before putting the business on the market. Then be prepared to dig in, be available and be actively involved in the stages of the selling process. Once it’s sold, then it’s time for that trip of a lifetime. Your engine
