Engine Repower Council Launches Consumer Poster Campaign
The Engine Repower Council (ERC) is launching a consumer awareness poster campaign. The new poster, titled “Engines Repowered Here,” is designed to stimulate consumer interest about the many benefits provided by a remanufactured/rebuilt engine. The ERC poster provides a visual resource a shop can use to promote the quality, reliability and savings provided to
AAIA Partners With China Ministry of Commerce
Building on its Asian Initiative to meet the growing needs of members to learn more about doing business in China, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) today established a formal partnership with the China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE), a division of the China Ministry of Commerce. Representing AAIA at the official signing ceremony at
Global Symposium Awards Scholarships to 115 Students in 2008
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee recently announced the awarding of scholarships to 115 students pursuing aftermarket careers in 2008. The $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships will be granted to 105 students in the U.S. and ten in Canada. In the history of the scholarship program, more than 1,400 students have received aid totaling
AMRA/MAP to Name Barry Soltz its New Executive Director and President
The Board of Directors of AMRA (Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association) and the Board of Trustees of MAP (Motorist Assurance Program) jointly announced the selection of Barry E. Soltz as the organization’s Executive Director and President. Mr. Soltz, who most recently was employed with CARFAX, Inc. as Program Manager, officially will take over upon the
MIS Council Supplier Forum Slated for July 16: Free to Suppliers
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Information Services Council will host its third annual MIS Council Supplier Forum from noon until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago – immediately following the Aftermarket eForum(tm). The free event is open to employees of motor vehicle parts suppliers who are
Car Care Council Partners With Alliance to Save Energy Drive $marter Challenge Reinforces ‘Be Car Care Aware’ Campaign
In a move to strengthen the urgent call-to-action to consumers that vehicle maintenance will improve gas mileage, the Car Care Council today announced that it has partnered with the Alliance to Save Energy, The Wal-Mart Foundation and more than a dozen other companies and organizations to help promote their new "Drive $marter Challenge" as part
Dates and Location for 2009 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Announced
Organizers and sponsors of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) have officially announced the location and dates for the 2009 conference. HDAW ’09 will be held in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 16, through Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. The headquarters hotel will be the Rosen Centre, which shares conference venues with the adjoining Orange County Convention Center.
PERA Spring Tech Meeting Recap
The conference opened with Chip Helderman and Chuck Lynch from Jasper Engines & Transmissions, who spoke about remanufacturing the GM Vortec Inline 4, 5 and 6 cylinder engines. Dave Wooldridge, Publisher of Engine Builder Magazine, spoke about Engine Builder’s redesigned website – Adapting to Change. Mark Ferner, Shell Global Solutions, addressed Engine Oil Basics and
AMI Accepting Applications for the $1,000 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) is accepting applications for the annual $1,000 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship. AMI’s resource development effort, EXCEL, in conjunction with Babcox Publications, established the scholarship, which is awarded to an Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division member who strives to be, or is presently working, in a management capacity. The
Early Bird Registration Ends March 24 For the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
Early bird registration for the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) ends Monday, March 24. By registering now, attendees save $200 and can hear an exciting lineup of speakers and industry leaders as they discuss "Shift Forward" on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, Ill. Registration fees
Three-Day AAPEX Starts Nov. 4 in Las Vegas
Dates for the 2008 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) are Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The event runs three days – similar to the AAPEX schedule for the past two years – and is again co-located with the SEMA Show. AAPEX features 2,000-plus
WyoTech Returns as
WyoTech has returned for its third season as the “Official Technical School” of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), the fastest-growing motorsport in America. WyoTech also sponsors two leading NHRA teams – Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Steve Johnson and Competition Eliminator racer Bruno Massel, Jr. Nearly a dozen recent WyoTech graduates are crew members on
Engine Repower Council Adds New Consumer Video To Web Site
The Engine Repower Council (ERC) has added a new educational video to its Web site, www.enginerepower.org. The video informs consumers about the economic and environmental benefits of purchasing a remanufactured/rebuilt engine. The brief video lets consumers know that they do have options if their vehicles experience engine trouble. It then explains why choosing to repower
Petty Enterprises Hires NASCAR Vet Finley As Technical Director
Petty Enterprises has hired NASCAR veteran Derrick Finley to fill the position of technical director for the racing team. Finley, 36, will oversee the full-time implementation of the Car of Tomorrow for the No. 43 Dodge, driven by 2000 Cup champion Bobby Labonte, and the No. 45 Dodge, driven by Kyle Petty. “Petty Enterprises is
CCPN Launches Online Learning Center For Automotive Training
The Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), has launched the new CCPN Learning Center, an online portal to education and training for the repair and maintenance pro. The Learning Center offers online courses in the following categories: • Technical assessment; • ASE prep; • General service; •
Fast Lane, Is Your Off-Season Busier Than Ever?
While there may be a few tracks that race year-round, mostly in the south or west, the majority of race tracks in North America have now completed their seasons. They’re getting ready for their award banquets where they honor the season champions and thank their sponsors. They will use the off-season to review the season
Coretalk: EPWI Names ‘Vendor Of’ and ‘Representative Of The Year’ For 2006
EPWI also named Dick Niemi, Federal-Mogul, as its 2006 Rep-resentative of the Year.A surprised Dick Niemi, district sales manager in the greater San Francisco Bay area, accepted his award during the awards ceremony. Niemi provides sales, product and marketing support for Sealed Power, Speed-Pro, FP Diesel, Fel-Pro, Carter and Champion product lines to EPWI’s Oakland
Coretalk: Pro Motor Engine Team Sets Clevite Showdown Record To Win Finals
>Borem and Hoffman, who had an engine-build time of 16 minutes and 25 seconds, with no penalties, went head-to-head with Hendrick Motorsports’ Kevin Webber and Scott Vester, who finished second with a build time of 17 minutes and 47 seconds with no penalties. For their efforts (the third fastest build time overall), Webber and Vester
Coretalk: Clevite Aftermarket Sale To Mahle Group Approved by Court
Nearly a year and a half after Dana Corporation announced plans to divest its engine parts operations, the deal is complete. The $98 million sale to the MAHLE Group of Germany has been approved by European Union (EU) regulators. EU commission officials said the purchase didn’t pose antitrust concerns, and Dana has said the sale
Coretalk: Clements Racing Engines Receives First PBM Engine Builder Award
PBM’s Kevin Harrison made the presentation at the Speedway Club at Lowe’s Motor Speedway during the series’ 2006 Awards Banquet. Clements Racing Engines led the series with 10 victories on the season. Among the drivers visiting victory lane with Clements power under the hood were Ricky Weeks, Jack Pennington, Noel Tucker, Royce Bray, Ed Basey