ALI Elects Officers And Honors Outgoing Chairman
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI), a trade association of North American vehicle lift manufacturers, elected Jerome Lentz of Challenger Lifts (Louisville, KY) chairman of the board of directors at its annual membership meeting on Oct. 28.
TIRE MOUNTING MISCUES Cautionary Tales From a Self-Proclaimed Non-Expert
I claim expertise in many areas, including high-performance driving, tire safety, vehicle dynamics, diaper changing and calling in wild turkeys. Mounting tires on wheels is not on that list.
My only wisdom about tire mounting will be…
Lift Association Elects Officers & Directors
During the Automotive Lift Institute, Inc.’s Annual Membership Meeting held in November in conjunction with the AAPEX/SEMA shows in Las Vegas, ALI members re-elected Douglas Grunnet of Stertil KONI USA as chairman of the board of directors. The association’s membership also elected the following directors for the coming year: Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts, Gary
Editor’s Notes: T&E Market Optimism Reflected at AAPEX
There are many reasons to be optimistic about the aftermarket, and especially the Tool & Equipment segment. Our $9.6 billion industry is growing at a rate of 4.3%, with the number of vehicles in operation — 240 million — creating a steady demand for service work. According to Babcox Media and AAIA research, 97% of
Shop of Tomorrow Showcase of Technology at AAPEX
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is producing the Shop of Tomorrow at AAPEX in booth #3066 to showcase an innovative breakthrough approach to vehicle service using connected technology.
Petty’s Garage First Spring Fling Car Show and Legacy by Petty World Debut Draw Crowds
Hundreds of NASCAR fans and car enthusiasts made a pilgrimage to Level Cross, NC, on May 28 to honor Richard Petty, take part in the inaugural Spring Fling Car Show at Petty’s Garage, and witness the official reveal of Legacy by Petty, the one-of-a-kind Dodge Challenger custom built by Petty’s Garage to pay tribute to Richard Petty and promote vehicle lift safety. The event was sponsored by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) and its member companies.
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) to Sponsor Inaugural Car Show at Petty’s Garage Memorial Day Weekend
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) and its member companies are sponsoring the first car show to be held at Petty’s Garage, NASCAR legend Richard Petty’s high-performance speed shop in Randleman, NC. The 2011 Inaugural Spring Fling Car Show will take place on May 28, with gates opening at 7 a.m. The show will include the unveiling of Legacy by Petty, the one-of-a-kind Dodge Challenger custom made to pay tribute to Richard Petty.
Alignment & Suspension Specs: 2005-’10 Ford Mustang (Plus Shelby)
In 2005, Ford introduced a new Mustang with an all-new platform and clean-sheet design. While the formula of a live axle rear and MacPherson strut front end were the same from the previous model, Ford refined the design. These changes make for a vehicle that is easier to align and diagnose compared to the previous generation.
Live ‘Shop of Tomorrow’ Demonstrations Slated for AAPEX
Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) attendees will get a first-hand look at how wireless communications and telematics will give the independent aftermarket service providers a competitive edge at the “Shop of Tomorrow.”
Management: Highlights of the AAPEX and SEMA Shows
Every year in early November, Las Vegas hosts two huge automotive shows, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Exposition (AAPEX) at the Sands Convention Center, and the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The two shows this year drew more than 100,000 attendees from all over the world. These are the shows where automotive parts, accessory and equipment vendors reveal their ….