Purolator Trilingual 2008 Catalog Offers Expanded Coverage for PureONE Oil and Air Filters
BROADVIEW, Ill. – Purolator Filters has published its trilingual 2008 catalog for Purolator PureONE premium oil and air filters (PUCT608). The 264-page catalog includes Purolator’s expanded coverage of both, oil and air filters for domestic and import vehicles. In addition to English, automotive professionals and do-it-yourselfers across North America can now also find footnotes and
MACS Launches New Web Site
LANSDALE, Pa. — The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has launched a new Web site — www.macsw.org — designed to be more user-friendly and efficient. Included on the new site is MACS’ membership and certification database, which is the backbone of the association information management system. MACS members can also find on the site
CCC Information Services, Mitchell International to Merge
CCC Information Services Inc., of Chicago , Ill. , and Mitchell International, Inc., of San Diego , Calif. , have signed a definitive agreement under which they will combine in a merger-of-equals transaction valued at $1.4 billion. CCC and Mitchell are each privately held. The combined enterprise, which will be known as CCC-Mitchell Inc., will be a leading provider of information, workflow management systems and integrated software to insurance companies and collision repair facilities.
Pep Boys Closes $74 Million Lease Back Transaction
PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys has closed on the sale of 23 properties for an aggregate purchase price of $74.3 million. In conjunction with the sale, the company entered into agreements to lease the properties back to be operated as Pep Boys stores for a lease term of 15 years with four five-year options. Proceeds of
Kumho Launches Online Training Program
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Kumho’s new online dealer training program, called EDGE (Education Driving Growth and Excellence), is now available for dealers and their sales associates to use. EDGE includes a broad range of information about the company and its products, as well as industry information on tire technology and Kumho’s Ecsta, Solus and Road
IndyCar Series Forms Promotional Partnership with Mac Tools
INDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar Series officials have announced a new one-year partnership with Mac Tools. The agreement will give Mac Tools a big presence at IndyCar Series races around the country in 2008. A key aspect of the partnership will be the Mac Tools “Lap Leader Award.” The award program will track laps led by all
Deadline Approaching for SEMA Scholarships
The deadline for the 2008 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF) is fast approaching. All applications must be postmarked by April 20. For nearly a quarter of a century, the SMSF has been providing financial assistance to students attending colleges, universities and technical programs. Last year, more than 100 scholarships were awarded and resulted in a miletsone $1 million awarded through the program. Individual awards range from $1,000 to $4,000. In addition to scholarships for students currently enrolled in qualified programs, the SMSF provides financial assistance to help qualified professionals pay off existing student loans.
Carl’s Collision Appointed “Ecological Ambassador” for Akzo Nobel
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports NORCROSS, Ga. — Carl’s Collision of Fall River, Mass., has teamed up with Akzo Nobel to become an environmental champion for the collision repair industry in the New England area. “Some things you do, not because you have to, you do them because it is the right thing,” said
CARB Passes Amendment Increasing Zero-Emissions Vehicles
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted March 27 to triple the number of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) proposed for production by automakers from 2012 through 2014. CARB staff members originally proposed a requirement of 2,500 vehicles but the board increased this to 7,500.
Midas Acquires Franchisor of 181 SpeeDee Auto Service Centers
Midas has acquired the assets of G.C. & K.B. Investments, Inc., and its affiliated entities that franchise or sub-franchise 181 SpeeDee quick-lube and automotive maintenance shops in the United States and Mexico. G.C. & K.B. Investments, Inc., is owned by Gary Copp and Kevin Bennett, who founded the company in 1980. SpeeDee, which is based in New Orleans, generated U.S. system-wide retail sales of approximately $78 million in 2007 through its network of 116 U.S. shops. The SpeeDee system also includes 65 shops in Mexico that are licensed to a master franchisee.
New Version of Car Care Guide Shows How to Save Gas and Drive Green
Bethesda, MD – New sections on Fuel Economy and Environmental Awareness have been added to the Car Care Guide to show consumers how to get better gas mileage and make their vehicles environmentally friendly. Published by the Car Care Council, the guide is a popular consumer give-away at repair shops and retail stores. The Fuel
ASA Launches Web Page to Assist with Insurance Complaints
WASHINGTON, DC – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has launched a new section of its legislative Web site that allows consumers and shop owners to easily access their state insurance regulatory agency Web sites. Also included on the new Web page is the specific name of the agency, contact information, the Web site address for