Thirty-Eight Technicians Honored at ASE Annual Meeting
Thirty-one different companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments of the automotive industry sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the auto, truck, collision and parts categories, along with three instructor awards. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang to Debut at SEMA Show
Vehicle to be auctioned for charity at Barrett-Jackson in January.
BodyShop Business Conference a Successful Mix of Education, Exhibits
The event kicked off Friday morning with keynote speaker George Avery, claims consultant with State Farm. Avery illustrated the changing collision repair landscape from an insurer’s point of view. He emphasized to the body shop owners and industry professionals in attendance that staying current on new technologies and understanding the evolving needs and wants of customers are key to shops’ success. Avery also hosted a breakout session, “How to Get on a DRP.”
Fisker Automotive Adds Two New Board Members
Dr. Hans-Joachim Schopf and Barry Huff have joined the Fisker Board of Directors.
I-CAR Education Foundation Holds Ninth Annual Golf Fundraiser
The event, presented by PPG Automotive Refinish, raises more than $30,000 for scholarships and school grants.
Hollywood Hot Rods Debuts Raybestos ’32 Roadster Pickup
Less than two weeks remain to enter to win the hot rod at RaybestosGarage.com.
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) Announces Fall Seminar Line-Up
Four seminars offered covering business and tech topics.
2010 Automotive News PACE Awards Presented to 15 Automotive Suppliers for Outstanding Innovations
The 16th annual awards program for innovation honors suppliers that contribute products, processes, capital equipment, information technology or services directly to the manufacture of cars or trucks worldwide.
I-CAR Education Foundation Announces 2010 Board of Trustees
Doug Webb of CSi Complete will serve as chairman for 2010.
President Obama Awards $2.3 Billion for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs
Among the automotive suppliers to receive funding for these projects are PPG Industries, Think North American, Rogers Foam Automotive Corp. and ZF Steering Systems.