Universal Lubricants Introduces Retail Motor Oil FlexPak
Universal Lubricants, the manufacturer and distributor of ECO ULTRA, one the world’s most advanced motor oils, recently introduced the nation’s first retail motor oil packaged in a sustainable, flexible stand-up pouch. Compared to conventional hard plastic bottles, the new durable FlexPak offers consumers a faster, easier and cleaner way to change their oil, giving retailers a unique opportunity to bring customers an exciting, high-performance product in an environmentally responsible package, said the company.
WIX Announces Top 25 Schools in ‘2012 School of the Year’ Competition
WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, partners with Tomorrow’s Technician as title sponsors for the “2012 School of the Year” competition at ttschooloftheyear.com, have announced the Top 25 schools selected from nearly 340 entrants.
You Can’t Lose with Federated Car Care and the “Let it Ride” Sweepstakes
How about winning a car? How about winning a trip? How about winning both? With the Federated “Let it Ride” Sweepstakes, one lucky Federated Car Care Center member will not only win a trip to Las Vegas, but also be awarded a Chevy SSR to take home. Not bad for a grand prize.
ASE Test Prep App Now Available
Lets learn how to ACE the ASE! The Study App, announced in Las Vegas at the AVI Training Conference during AAPEX is now available! Technicians everywhere can download the ASE study app on their mobile phones.
AVI Training Conference Videos
The AAPEX convention & AVI Conference took place on October 31 -November 1, 2011 as part of Industry Week in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether you made the journey out to Vegas for the week or were stuck back home in the shop you will want to check out this ‘virtual show’ video player from AVI.
Spreading the Word about Know Your Parts With a New Message: It’s What’s Inside That Counts!
Know Your Parts, the industry awareness campaign initiated by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), now has a new slogan and messaging: It’s What’s Inside that Counts!
Delphi Offers Technician Training Programs to Support Ongoing Education in the Vehicle Electronics Reality
Delphi’s various training initiatives prepare technicians for future success; Delphi Dream Shop giveaway also provides for one technician the foundation for growth.
Delphi Launches New Global Advertising Campaign and Website
Delphi announced recently at its annual AAPEX press conference in Las Vegas, the launch of its new “High Standards, Below the Surface” global advertising campaign, as well as its redesigned global website. Both brand initiatives were the result of market research, customer feedback and technician insight on how Delphi could better service its audience. The website is currently active and the advertising campaign was launched in October.
Questioning a Trip to Las Vegas?
While many people think the AAPEX, SEMA, NACE and CARS shows during Industry Week as just an opportunity to buy or sell something, it’s really much more.
Directions: Dealerships in Decline?
A new report released in October from a business advisory organization forecasts as many as 3,800 U.S. car dealerships could fail this fall and into 2009. Paul Melville, a partner with Grant Thornton LLP, which issued the report, suggests that nearly one in five dealerships will close because of weak sales, increased operational costs and