Winners of the Automechanika Innovation Awards selected
Official awards ceremony will take place on Sept. 11.
AAPEX Learning Forum to Feature Six Sessions on Industry Trends
Learning Forum sessions are offered at no cost, and will begin Monday, Oct. 29 – the day before the official start of AAPEX – and run during AAPEX, Tuesday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
Mitchell 1 Names Kevin Krutell 2012 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian high school senior for outstanding achievement in automotive technology and auto shop repair scholastics. Krutell received a $2,500 scholarship, a check for $500 and round trip airfare and accommodations for himself and his mother to attend the NACAT conference.
Indy 500 Veteran Jerry Grant Dies At 77
Grant, a prominent American road racer, turned his historic 201.414-mph lap in 1972 at Ontario, Calif. However, he is probably best remembered for nearly winning the 1972 Indianapolis 500.
ALLDATA Launches Updated Online Presence
ALLDATA.com is revamped with new features, rich video content and links to social media.
aftermarketNews Weekly (July 9-13, 2012) – Now Featuring AftermarketJobs.com
The “aftermarketNews Weekly” offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews.com. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news e-mails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Bosch Introduces Advanced Portfolio of Fluid Exchange Equipment
The series includes Bosch Automatic Transmission Fluid, Engine Coolant, Brake Fluid, Power Steering Fluid and Differential Fluid exchangers.
OBITUARY: 1960 Indy 500 Winner Jim Rathman Dies at 83
Born in Los Angeles on July 16, 1928, Rathmann started life as Royal Richard Rathmann, becoming “Jim” in the immediate post World War II years, when he began racing hot rods as an underage
teenager.
AAPEX REPORT: AAIA Town Hall, 2011
AAIA Town Hall hits on aftermarket’s ability to embrace change and capitalize on opportunities.
Cooper Standard Announces Date for Teleconference to Discuss 2010 Second Quarter Results
Company will hold a conference call and webcast with investors on Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. EDT to discuss its 2010 second quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions.