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The AMN Week in Review (Jan. 24-28, 2011)
The AMN Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
EPA Approves Higher Ethanol Blend for Vehicles Built in Last Decade
Industry associations, including SEMA and AIAM, voice their disappointment in the move and say the change could lead to “misfueling.”
Chicago Pneumatic Compressors Announces Integration with BelAire Brand
New for 2011, Chicago Pneumatic compressors will transition to the red-and-black uniform brand look. This new look is being incorporated into the Chicago Pneumatic brand’s extensive range of products, including pneumatic hand tools and portable compressors, as well as a number of construction products, including hammers and drills.
Aftermarket Foundation Reports Successful Year
The non-profit group plans to extend its reach in the coming year.
Phyzix Automotive Launches Virtual Training as Part of NASCAR Agreement
The site features NASCAR talent Ray Dunlap and Shannon Wiseman, as well as industry veteran Jeff Cowan of Jeff Cowan’s Pro Talk. The university allows automotive technicians direct access to leading industry training 24/7 without the cost and interruption to business that travel incurs.
Elektron Donates Two Plasma Cutters to Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Makeover Applicant Schools
The Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant and other collision student and school support opportunities provided by the Collision Repair Education Foundation are made possible through industry donations.
OTC Awards $202,000 in Scholarships to Finalists of Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge
First place went to Team Autometer from Loara High School in Anaheim, Calif., where the team averaged 31:00 to successfully disassemble and reassemble a 350 Chevy engine using only hand tools, while judges and major industry figures like Vic Edelbrock, Rich Evans and others watched. Each team member won a $10,000 OTC scholarship.
SCRS to Cover the Cost of Membership for Collision Repair Education Foundation Schools
The group said this will give the society the chance to expand communications within the technical education sector, providing a more direct opportunity to acquaint students with the viability of today’s collision repair industry as a place to build a satisfying, long-lasting professional career.
APRA and ATRA to Co-locate Their Expositions in 2011
This development brings together the Powertrain Expo run by the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) and the International Big R Show run by the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA). The combined expos will be held Oct. 29-31, 2011, at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas.