Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Names 33 Students As 2016 ‘Advancing The Aftermarket’ And General College Scholarship Winners
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper have announced that 33 students have been selected to receive the 2016 “Advancing the Aftermarket” and General College Scholarships. These 33 students were selected from a pool of more than 170 applications. Beginning in 2001, Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper began awarding scholarships to deserving students in their
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Garage Gurus Technical Education Platform Earns CASE Reaccreditation, Multiple Commendations
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ technical education platform for technicians and other front-line professionals in the North American auto care industry, has been reaccredited to Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) standards by the Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Federal-Mogul Motorparts, which initially earned CASE accreditation in 1998, also earned
Former Director Of The CIA And NSA Michael Hayden To Speak At AAPEX 2016
During his address, Hayden will dissect political situations in hot spots around the world, analyzing the tumultuous global environment and offering an unapologetic insider’s look at what it all means for America and America’s interests.
The Copper-Free Brake Initiative
The desire for enhanced vehicle performance is often the driver of evolution in the automotive industry. But when a state-led charge to reduce water pollution caused, in part, by brake pad dust began to gain momentum in the first half of this decade, representatives from the brake manufacturing industry coordinated with representatives from the vehicle industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) to get ahead of the problem.
Automotive Automatic Transmission Filter O-Rings And Lip Seals
Many transmission filters require a seal at the point where they assemble into the transmission. Most of these seals are called “lip seals,” although some filters may use an O-ring. Before filter installation, it is important to make sure that there is no O-ring or lip seal in the case or pump bore left over from the old filter.
BCA’s Mobile App Now Available
BCA VIN Scan, an award-winning, VIN-scanning and part-finding application, is now available for download on both iTunes and Google Play. The app is the latest addition to The Hub from BCA, a technical resource for wheel end repairs. BCA is the premium aftermarket wheel bearing brand from NTN, one of the largest OE-manufacturer of wheel
New Import Vehicle Community Congratulates People Award Winners
During its annual awards luncheon, the Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, officially announced it has changed its name to the Import Vehicle Community. For more than a year, the segment’s leadership conducted an extensive rebranding initiative, culminating in the formal name change announcement on Nov. 4 at AAPEX in
Centric Parts VP Steve Hughes Named Person Of The Year By Import Vehicle Community
Centric Parts has announced that Steve Hughes, the company’s vice president of governmental affairs/logistics/supplier development, has been named the Peter Klotz Person of the Year by the Auto International Association (AIA), which recently changed its name do the Import Vehicle Community. Hughes was honored by AIA Chairman Ira Davis at a banquet held during AAPEX
U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing On Vehicle Safety
Spurred by the recent spate of major recalls, as well as continued development of new vehicle technologies, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade recently held a hearing titled, “Examining Ways to Improve Vehicle and Roadway Safety.” During the hearing, members addressed a legislative staff discussion draft that
The GAAS Scholarship Fund Is Now ‘Open For Business’
The GAAS Scholarship Fund is now “open for business,” taking applications for 2016 scholarships on line at automotivescholarships.com. GAAS, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) and more than 30 donors and participating organizations collaborate to give scholarship awards to applicants who apply at this site. For a full list, see the tabs on the right