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CRP Automotive Presents Darren Mohar With 2015 Rep Agent of the Year Award

CRP Automotive has named Darren Mohar as the recipient of the 2015 Rep Agent of the Year Award. Mohar is the Vice President of Sales at Powell/Schelbe/Knight/Brannon Inc.

Federal-Mogul Motorparts Receives 3 Excellence in Automotive Communications Awards

Federal-Mogul Motorparts received three awards for excellence in business-to-consumer and business-to-business communication in the annual Automotive Communications Award program sponsored by the Car Care Council Women’s Board and Automotive Communication Council.

Bar’s Leaks Valve Seal Oil Consumption Repair

Bar’s Leaks has introduced a repair option for vehicles that burn up to one quart of oil per day. New professional-grade Bar’s Leaks Valve Seal Oil Consumption Repair restores valve seals that have shrunk, hardened or cracked due to age, high mileage or extended vehicle storage.

All-New 2015 Magnum Performance Gaskets Catalog Launches at PRI

Magnum is introducing its first fully illustrated, full-color catalog of Magnum Performance Gaskets. Detailed gasket specifications will allow street performance and racing enthusiasts to select the gaskets and seals they need. More than 80 new Magnum Performance Gasket sets cover the most popular Chevy, Ford and Chrysler Small Block and Big Block V8s, as well as the GM LS family of engines. Visit Magnum Performance Gaskets at PRI in booth #2513.

Global Platform Shift Creates Opportunity for Aftermarket, IHS Automotive Reports

The continued trend toward a global platform strategy by automotive manufacturers presents new and unique challenges and opportunities for the automotive aftermarket, according to Mark Seng, global aftermarket practice leader for IHS Automotive, during a presentation to industry executives at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.

MOTOSHOP Technology Tools Offers Shops $5,000 Technology Makeover Sweepstakes

MOTOSHOP Technology Tools invites 2014 AAPEX and SEMA show attendees in Las Vegas to visit the company’s booths – 10469 and 10672 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and 1868 in the Sands Expo – before Thursday, Nov. 6, to be entered to win the sweepstakes grand prize: a $5,000 shop technology makeover.

Liqui Moly’s Diesel Particulate Filter Protector

This fuel additive protects diesel particulate filters from clogging up prematurely. This happens particularly when cars are used for frequent short trips. With LIQUI MOLY’s Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner workshops can free up the filter quickly, simply and effectively.

Bar’s Leaks One Seal Stop Leak

Bar’s Leaks has combined three of its popular stop leak products into a unique new multipurpose formula that can eliminate engine, transmission and power steering system fluid leaks. New Bar’s Leaks One Seal Stop Leak is the first all-in-one additive specifically designed to stop leaks in all three systems. Bar’s Leaks One Seal Stop Leak (P/N

Royal Purple to Unveil Custom Car and New Products at 2014 SEMA Show

Royal Purple has announced it will introduce four new products and unveil its latest sponsored custom car built by Ringbrothers as part of its press conference (Booth #23057) during the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 4 – 7.

Executive Interview: WIX Filters’ Edward Covington and Mike Harvey

WIX Filters’ Edward Covington, vice president of quality assurance, and Mike Harvey, brand manager, discuss what constitutes “normal” driving, seasonal car care tips and how the iconic WIX brand will mark 75 years in 2014. Edward, how can shop owners and technicians properly match oil filters to driving conditions? There are more than four million

Big Winners In Las Vegas

Cab lines aside, smiles were evident People were everywhere. Lines for restaurants, cabs and elevators seemed interminable. Traffic jams in aisles and on the street meant no matter where you were going, it was going to take you a while to get there. And by nearly every measure ­imaginable, people couldn’t have been happier. “Industry

FMI Automotive Adds Import Nameplate Water Pump Coverage

FMI Automotive has expanded its line of premium performance water pumps to include new part numbers for Infiniti, Nissan, Audi, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz cars and light trucks. In addition, the company has recently added new heavy duty water pump coverage that fits Cummins engines. FMI Automotive has expanded its premium performance water pump coverage with

New Diesel Class Added To AVI Conference Schedule

Diesel specialist Tony Salas will teach a class titled “Dodge Cummins 6.7L Highlights” during the AVI Conference Nov. 4-5 in conjunction with AAPEX. LAS VEGAS – AVI has announced the addition of a new Diesel Class to the AVI Conference schedule. The class, “Dodge Cummins 6.7L Highlights,” will be taught byTony Salas. The AVI Conference takes place

WIX Announces Top 20 Schools in ‘2013 School of the Year’ Competition

Winning School to Receive $2,500 in Prizes, Trip to AAPEX in Las Vegas WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, partners with Tomorrow’s Tech as title sponsors for the “2013 School of the Year” competition, have announced the Top 20 schools selected from nearly 160 entrants in the U.S. “This year’s nominations are a reminder that technical schools across the

Would You Really Help A Friend In Trouble? Here’s Your Chance

A guest editorial by Joe Mittelman, vice president of The Aftermarket Foundation The function of The Aftermarket Foundationis to locate and assist people from the aftermarket who, because of catastrophic injury or terrible illness, have fallen on hard times and financially have no other place to turn. The Aftermarket Foundation was started 50 years ago

Engine Repower Council Rebranded as Engine Rebuilders Council

The Engine Repower Council,a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), has officially changed its name to the Engine Rebuilders Council (ERC). This new name reflects the more commonly recognized industry terminologyof “rebuilding” versus “repowering.” The ERC says this name change alsowill help consumers more easily find information online about the benefits of replacing

The Greatest Show(s) On Earth

Every time, it seems, one way or another, the announcer always managed to get in those lines. I always wondered which was the “Greatest Show” and which was only the “Second Greatest Show” on Earth. Well the year is rapidly coming to an end, but before it’s gone, we’ll have made our decisions about which

Is Equipment Leasing Catching On In The Industry?

Manufacturers and distribution groups sell their wares to automotive shop owners who need to ­upgrade equipment or add services. The owner typically pays cash, goes to his bank for a loan or, in some cases, leases the equipment or software. Basically, the buyer is motivated to make a capital improvement ­because it will make him

APRA, ATRA to Hold Joint Expositions in Las Vegas in 2011

ATRA’s Executive Director, Dennis Madden, stated, “We are pleased that we were able to co-locate our exposition once again at the same time as the International Big R Show, which for the last eight years has been held in Las Vegas just prior to Industry Week featuring the AAPEX and SEMA Shows.  Our experience with

Exhibit Booths for the 2010 International BIG R Show Almost 50 Percent Sold Out

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) is reporting thatbooth sales for the upcoming 2010 International BIG R Show, to be heldat the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel Oct. 30 – Nov.1, have been very strong sofar. The 2010 International BIG R Show will be held in Las Vegas justprior to the AAPEX and SEMA Shows. This