Registration Open For ASA Annual Business Meeting, Lobby Day
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Registration is now open for the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2015 Annual Business Meeting and Lobby Day. All ASA members are invited to attend an open board meeting from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. The board meeting will be followed by the swearing-in of a new chairman, along
New E-Tailing Infographic Details Critical Online Purchasing Trends
BETHESDA, Md. – The Auto Care Association has released a new infographic detailing the expanding trend of e-tailing, the fastest-growing retail sector in the auto care industry and a significant revenue stream for auto parts sales. The infographic, a snapshot of the association’s new online study, E-Tailing in the Automotive Aftermarket, highlights five online purchasing
AIA Canada President & CEO Marc Brazeau To Step Down On May 1
OTTAWA, Ontario – Robert Pitt, chairman of the board of the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada, has announced the resignation of its President and CEO Marc Brazeau. Brazeau has led the AIA for the past eight years and prior to that he assumed various management responsibilities since joining the association in 1995. He also
Order Car Care Guides For National Car Care Month In April
BETHESDA, Md. – The Car Care Council reminds shop owners, counterpersons and technicians to order the popular Car Care Guide in time for National Car Care Month in April. Available in English and Spanish, the recently redesigned Car Care Guide can be easily ordered by visiting the Car Care Council website at www.carcare.org/car-care-guide. “With National
SEMA Battle Of The Builders TV Special To Premiere March 8
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the first SEMA-produced television special premieres on the Velocity channel at 8 p.m. EDT on Sunday, March 8. The one-hour program features the first-ever SEMA Battle of the Builders competition highlighting the top 10 builders, their vehicles and their journey to the inaugural
Delphi Product & Service Solutions To Host AASA Emerging Leaders Winter Meeting on Aftermarket Trends
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) will host the upcoming AASA (Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Association) Emerging Leaders winter meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Delphi Customer Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Mich. Meeting topics and speakers will include: · Latest Aftermarket Trends from Mark Seng, IHS-Polk · Mentoring for the
Collision Panel Named For NASTF Discussion At NORTHEAST 2015
ST. JOHNS, Fla. – Five panelists and a discussion moderator have been named for the featured presentation in the March 19 NASTF Spring 2015 General Meeting taking place in Secaucus, N.J. Teresa Bolton (ASE) will moderate a discussion of the topic, “Validation of Collision Repair Workmanship: What should OEMs consider? What do shops hope to
China Market Expert Dr. Yilong Chen Joins AASA As Managing Director, AASA China Center
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) announces that Dr. Yilong Chen has joined its staff as managing director of the AASA China Center. AASA is the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association. “Dr. Chen will represent AASA and its members as the association’s executive based
CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council Elects New Chair, Vice Chair For 2015
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – At its February meeting, the CAWA Manufacturers’ Advisory Council (MAC) elected its new chair and vice chair for 2015. Jeanette Lorenzo of NAME, Inc. has been elected chair, and serving as vice chair will be Norbert Schmelz of ZF Services LLC. The MAC is a 38-person advisory council that represents manufacturing companies
Pennsylvania Senate Bill Reduces Vehicle Emissions Inspections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania Senate Bill 353, introduced by State Sen. Elder A. Vogel (R-47), seeks to reduce the frequency of emissions inspections for vehicles. The bill, which is currently before the Senate Committee on Transportation, includes the following provisions: • Newer vehicles shall be exempt from emission inspection until five years after the model
ASE Introduces New EPA-Approved Section 609 Training And Certification Program
LEESBURG, Va. – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its 2015 version of the Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Review and Quiz Program. ASE says the new program meets EPA requirements and is shown on the agency’s list of authorized providers at http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/609/technicians/609certs.html. The new program can be taken online at www.asecampus.com.
MEMA Warns Members About Possible West Coast Port Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The legislative office of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) issued a notice to members that a protracted labor dispute between the Longshoremen’s Union and the Pacific Maritime Association has resulted in delays and backlogs of cargo being loaded and offloaded from ships using the ports. The economic impact of this