Car Care Council Partners with Dartmouth’s Big Green Bus
The eighth annual cross-country road trip will feature the council’s tips for driving green.
Automotive Technology Offers High-Tech Career Paths, Says ASE
The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics lists automotive technicians as one of the top 20 jobs with relatively high median earnings and the potential for significant job openings over the next decade.
Stewart Touts Synthetics, Oil Change Expertise
He’s a three-time champion, but he’s still not afraid to get a little grease under his nails. This weekend, Tony Stewart will wheel the No. 14 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Chevrolet. In preparation, Stewart visited a Dallas-area Mobil 1 Lube Express to give one lucky fan an oil change, plus tout tips on the best ways to conserve fuel during the busy summer driving season.
Record Attendance Reported for AASA VisCon Event
The day’s presentations focused on a number of key barometer issues for the automotive aftermarket, such as vehicle age, the continuing declining number of dealer service bays, combined with increasing unperformed maintenance, fuel prices and the increase of new vehicle sales and leases.
Car Care Events Reveal Increased Need for Maintenance
The unsatisfactory condition of vehicles reflects the current economic climate and reinforces the continued need for consumer education about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair, according to the Car Care Council.
Executive Interview with CCAR’s Daren Fristoe and Charlie Ayers
In this week’s executive interview, we hear from Daren Fristoe (pictured, right), executive director and chief operating officer for Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR), along with Charlie Ayers (pictured, left), president and CEO of CCAR. In January, it was announced that Fristoe would step down from his role as president, succeeded by Ayers. In the interview, they talk about this transition of leadership, as well as the future of the organization.
AMN Executive Interview with Scott Stolberg, President and CEO, A&A Midwest
Scott Stolberg is president and CEO of A&A Midwest, a comprehensive source for cores, recycling and auto wrecking services. The company also offers engine and transmission hard parts under its EngineQuest and TransmissionQuest divisions. Started by Stolberg’s father and uncle, the company began business in Chicago in 1949. The privately held company continues to operate in Chicago, Las Vegas and Blue Island, Ill. Today, Stolberg talks about a major rebranding for the company as well as his thoughts on the future of reman.
WORLDPAC Partners with Sangsin Brake
Sangsin Brake is the largest brake pad manufacturer in Korea and has a 30-year history in the industry, according to WORLDPAC.
AAPEX REPORT: Auto International Association Celebrates 30th Anniversary at AAPEX
Founded in 1981, AIA’s dual missions are to champion free and fair trade between the international automotive parts community and the North American aftermarket, and to promote the unique qualities associated with the distribution of parts for import nameplate vehicles.
Thomas Palermo Named 2011 Best Tech of the Year
Thomas Palermo, chief diagnostician at Preferred Automotive Specialists Inc., Jenkintown, Pa., has been named the 2011 Best Tech of the Year. This is the first year for the Best Tech award program created by WIX Filters and Babcox Media as a means to recognize the skills and professionalism of today’s automotive technicians.