Vaca Valley Customers Enjoy Trip To Las Vegas As Winners Of ‘Spring Into Green’ Promotion
Federated member Vaca Valley Auto Parts in Fairfield, CA, likes its customers so much that it gave them two chances to win in its “Spring into Green” contest. Customers Josh Branco of Branco’s Lube n Tune in Dixon, CA, and Mark Elcsisin of Cecil’s Hi-Tech in Vacaville, CA, each won a trip for two to the recent AAPEX and SEMA shows as grand prize winners of the second chance raffle.
Ten Presenters Bring OEMs And Independents Together At NASTF Fall General Meeting
The Fall 2013 General Meeting of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) was held during the AAPEX/SEMA trade shows in Las Vegas, Nov. 6, 2013. Sixty-five people attended the event live, and another 37 attended via the webcast. More than 300 viewed the recorded webcast within a week following the event.
ClearPlus Releases 2013/2014 Wiper Blade Application Guide
ClearPlus has released its new 2013/2014 Wiper Blade Application Guide, which lists more than 2,800 vehicle makes and models and includes more than 350 updates from the previous year.
Federated Presents $145,000 Check To Toys For Tots
Federated’s recent tailgate reception, dubbed the “Best Trucking Tailgate Party Ever” at AAPEX, not only showcased the Federated Ultimate Service Truck as the centerpiece of the evening’s activities, but it also featured some big bucks as well.
Federated ‘Best Trucking Tailgate Party Ever’ A Big Hit
Hundreds of guests enjoyed a memorable evening at the “Best Trucking Tailgate Party Ever” hosted by Federated Auto Parts during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo earlier this month in Las Vegas.
MAHLE Clevite Expands North American Product Offering
MAHLE Clevite has expanded its North American product offering to include Behr thermostats and other components for temperature regulation, as a result of the progressing acquisition by MAHLE of Behr. This extensive range of thermostats, switches and sensors for the automotive aftermarket was introduced under both the MAHLE Original and Behr brands at this year’s AAPEX Show, held earlier this month in Las Vegas.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Names Aftermarket Women Of The Year
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) announces that Paula Lombard, president, WEXCO Industries, and founder, AutoTex Pink, has been chosen as the 10th annual Aftermarket Woman of the Year. Diane Larson, owner and manager, Larson’s Service Inc., has been named the Female Service Shop Owner of the Year. The announcement was made at the 2013 Women’s Board reception, Tuesday, Nov. 5, during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev.
MAHLE Clevite Outlines Plans For Aftermarket Tool & Equipment Division
At a news conference at AAPEX in Las Vegas, MAHLE Clevite outlined future plans for its new division specializing in the tool and equipment segment. Max Dull, who was recently named manager of the new division in North America, said the company will announce a new name for the division during the first quarter of 2014.
ACDelco Illustrated Catalog Available Through Epicor LaserCat 3 Interface
The new ACDelco illustrated catalog of replacement components for millions of GM vehicles is now available to select aftermarket wholesalers and retailers through the Epicor LaserCat 3 electronic catalog interface.
Repair Chain Analytics, Vehicle Service Intelligence Now Offered Through Epicor Vista Aftermarket Solution
Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, recently announced the availability of automotive repair chain analytics and other highly targeted vehicle service market information tools through the Epicor Vista for the Automotive Aftermarket business intelligence solution.