NAPA Names 2023 ASE Technician of the Year
Steven Vinkemeier, an ASE-certified automotive tech from Plato, Minnesota, was named the 2023 NAPA Tech of the Year.
NAPA Issues Call for the Next Generation of Technicians
During National Apprenticeship Week, NAPA and TechForce Foundation highlighted their efforts to recruit new techs.
Women in Auto Care Announces Women of the Year Recipients
The Women in Auto Care awards included “Women of the Year,” “Outstanding Leadership” and many more awards.
Women in Auto Care Scholarship Program Achieves Record Year
More than $400,000 was given in scholarships and toolkits to female students interested in a career in the auto industry.
GPC Europe Acquires Spanish Parts Distributor
GPC’s Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) has acquired Recambios y Accesorios Gaudí with 22 stores in Spain.
Automotive Parts Associates Names New Product Director
Lee Rodgers assumed the role, effective June 20.
NAPA Hopes NexDrive Training Will Be Shops’ EV Entry Point
The program is launching in the U.S. after seeing success in Europe and Canada.
B2B & B2C Winners Named in Automotive Communications Awards
Nearly 200 entries in 36 categories were considered for this year’s awards.
NAPA Aligns with Qmerit for EV Charging Solutions
NAPA becomes first in the automotive aftermarket to offer Qmerit’s turnkey charging installation solutions.
Women in Auto Care Scholarship Program Reaches $1M Milestone
This year, the group is distributing 96 awards worth $300,000 in both cash scholarships and starter tool sets.
