Wisconsin Automotive Parts Association and GAAS Collaborate on Industry Scholarships
The annual two-day Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18-19, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, Ill.
New Jersey State Assembly Passes Right to Repair Legislation; Passes Assembly 49-22
Senate runs out of time.
Michigan Automotive Parts Association Collaborates With Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium on Industry Scholarships
Applicants at the automotive scholarships Web site, www.automotivescholarships.com, will now be placed in consideration for three $1,000 MAPA scholarship awards to be presented in 2010.
Eighty Percent of Past GAAS Scholarship Winners Are Actively Employed in the Automotive Industry
The GAAS Scholarship committee conducts an annual survey of past recipients after they have completed their education and embarked on their careers. This year’s survey was sent to 2006 GAAS Scholarship recipients.
Mitchell 1 and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Present Technician of the Future Award
Ballard has been an automotive technician for three years and an ASE Master Technician for one year. He is employed as an automotive technician at Cache Valley Advantage Automotive, located in Logan, Utah. Ballard took courses at Dixie State College in St. George, Utah, in the automotive repair program as a high school student, which included electric car conversion. He graduated from the Toyota T-Ten program through Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, in May.
Millions Rolling on Bald Tires: RMA Report
A survey of more than 7,000 vehicles revealed that more than 11 percent had at least one bald tire, which can increase the risk of a crash, particularly in wet weather conditions that frequently occur during fall and winter months.
DENSO to Combine Its Business in Australia
The company says it will integrate functions to provide better customer service.
Energy Department: Gas Prices to Hit $3 at Pump
According to AAA, the national average price of gasoline last week was $2.65, up 17 cents from a month ago.
Dates Set for National Tire Safety Week 2010
The ninth annual NTSW event is part of RMA’s Be Tire Smart — Play Your PART program, a year-round effort designed to help drivers learn tire care and maintenance.
Paul Marquardt Named 2010 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year
Owner of Northwood’s Auto Techs recognized for industry excellence.