New York Aftermarket Association to Collaborate with GAAS Scholarship Program
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The New York State Automotive Aftermarket Association (NYSAAA) will be collaborating with the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee in creating an online scholarship resource for students planning to pursue careers in the automotive aftermarket. "NYSAAA is excited to join with GAAS in their online application procedure for a
Online Applications Available Now For 2009 GAAS Scholarships
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Online applications are now being accepted for 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, awarded to students planning automotive aftermarket careers. The application process is now entirely electronic through the GAAS scholarship Web site, www.automotivescholarships.com. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 31, 2009. The scholarships are available to students
Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast Elects 2009 Board Officers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast (AAAS) elected board officers for the 2009 term during the association’s recent annual conference in Sandestin, Fla. Steve Kampwerth of Auto Electric and Carburetor Co., Inc. in Birmingham, Ala., was elected to lead the group as chairman of the board. Kampwerth has served the association as first and
California Aftermarket Parts Bill Defeated
The California Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) has announced a big win for California consumers with the defeat of SB 1059 (Migden), a bill aimed at restricting consumers’ ability to have aftermarket parts installed on their vehicles. A large coalition including CAWA, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), the Coalition for Automotive Repair Equality, LKQ/Keystone, California Retailers Association, AAA, insurance industry and others, worked together to lobby against SB 1059, which would have made it unlawful for any insurer to require the installation of an aftermarket part for the first three years of the vehicle’s life as well as restrict the ability of insurers to replace a part with a lower priced replacement part during this same three year period.
Global Symposium Awards Scholarships to 115 Students in 2008
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee recently announced the awarding of scholarships to 115 students pursuing aftermarket careers in 2008. The $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships will be granted to 105 students in the U.S. and ten in Canada. In the history of the scholarship program, more than 1,400 students have received aid totaling approximately $1.4 million.
NASTF Plans Secure Data Release Model Panel at Spring Meeting
LEESBURG, Va. – The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has scheduled a discussion panel for the Spring General meeting to address questions regarding the new Secure Data Release Model (SDRM), which was released on Jan. 1. The Spring meeting will be held on at 2 pm April 15 in the Mackinac East/West Room at
Automotive Bermuda Triangle
From Electromagnetic News Report NEW YORK CITY — Cars are mysteriously dying in a few block radius around New York City’s Empire State Building. Many people think the phenomena could be caused by more than 30 transmission antennas on the 102-story building. According to The New York Daily News, "We get about 10 to 15
Second Acquisition This Week for 1-800-Radiator
BENICIA, CA — 1-800-Radiator has announced its second acquisition this week. The distribution franchise has purchased San Diego, CA-based automotive cooling parts business AAA Radiator Warehouse. Earlier this week, 1-800-Radiator announced the purchase of New York’s two Tri-US Radiator locations. "Our business is in growth mode," said Mike Rippey, CEO of 1-800-Radiator. "We are expanding
Economist to Discuss Shifting Markets at 2008 GAAS
On May 20, William Strauss, senior economist and economic adviser for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will present "Will the U.S. and World Economy Shift Forward?" during the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. Following his appearance at last year’s symposium, Strauss returns to discuss the state and the near-term outlook of the U.S. economy. He will also look further into the health of the automotive sector and the overall global economy.
Register Now for Aftermarket’s Premier Conference and Save $200
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – By registering now, attendees at the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) program can hear an exciting lineup of speakers and industry leaders as they discuss "Shift Forward" at a $200 savings. The event will take place Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in