BorgWarner Receives 2015 GM Supplier IMPACT Award
BorgWarner has received a 2015 GM Supplier IMPACT Award for demonstrating top performance in the “Diversity Spend Percentage to Goal” category and excelling in the “Significantly Improved” category. Held prior to the Michigan Minority Procurement Conference in Detroit, GM’s annual Supplier IMPACT meeting highlighted strategic Tier 1 suppliers that have made a strong impact on
Study: Consumers Do Not Understand Vehicle Safety Features
A new, one-of-its kind study from the University of Iowa found that a majority of drivers expressed uncertainty about how many potentially life-saving vehicle safety technologies work. The survey also showed that 40 percent of drivers report that their vehicles have acted or behaved in unexpected ways. The study, conducted by the University of Iowa Transportation
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Awards $30,000 In Scholarships To 12 Future ‘Top Technicians’
Federal-Mogul Motorparts is helping 12 students enrolled in automotive technology programs achieve their goal of becoming a “top technician” through a total of $30,000 in scholarships awarded in conjunction with the launch of the company’s innovative Garage Gurus technical education network. A division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, Motorparts recently announced the winners of $2,500 scholarships
Mitchell 1 Names Nicholas Conti 2015 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Nicholas Conti from Falconer, NY, was recently named the 2015 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held in Joliet, IL. Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian student for outstanding achievement in automotive technology and auto shop repair scholastics. Conti received a $2,500
ASA Announces Scholarship Award For Young Technicians Symposium
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the recipient of a scholarship worth almost $1,300 to help a young service repair professional enhance his technical skills by attending the Young Technicians Symposium at this year’s NACE | CARS Expo & Conference. ASA’s board of directors created the scholarship and financed it out of their pockets
Minneapolis Hosts Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Summer Meeting
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance convened its Summer Meeting in Minneapolis at the Marriott City Center hotel this week. More than 250 individuals representing 51 shareholder companies joined more than 150 supplier channel partners at the event, making it one of the largest gatherings in the organization’s history. The four-day meeting was devoted primarily to collaboration
Gates Corp. Launches New Website For Automotive Educators
The Gates Corp. has launched a new website for its revamped Tools for Schools (T4S) program for educators. T4S is a free interactive resource program developed to provide the latest training information to automotive and heavy-duty instructors. The site has been re-designed and updated to provide easier access to a variety of educational resources. The
Federated Gears Up For National Meeting In Puerto Rico
It will be another record turnout at the Federated Auto Parts national membership meeting set for May 13-16 at the Gran Meliá Golf Resort in Puerto Rico. In addition to Federated members and supplier partners, members of the Pronto leadership team will be in attendance to facilitate the affiliation benefits of the Automotive Parts Services
Prestone To Display Its Command Complete Line of Antifreeze/Coolant Products At TMC
Prestone Products Corp., a leading manufacturer of antifreeze/coolant, cooling-system products and other performance chemicals for the North American vehicle market, will be showcasing its new complete solution of Prestone Command products at the American Trucking Association’s 2015 Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. The event takes place Feb. 16-19 at
Collaborative Effort Between EPA, Brake Manufacturers And Motor Vehicle Industry Will Reduce Copper In Brake Pads
Representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) and motor vehicle industry associations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the agency and the motor vehicle industry for the reduction of copper in brake pads. The MOU calls for the reduction of the use of copper in