Centric Parts Celebrates 15 Years In The Automotive Aftermarket
Centric Parts is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2015 with a new ad campaign and slogan that celebrates the company’s comprehensive expertise and reputation for excellence: “Centric Delivers, From Lab to Lift.” “The amount of growth we’ve seen in the past 15 years is staggering,” said Dan Lelchuk, president and CEO of Centric Parts. “Along
Two Students Awarded Automotive Communication Council Scholarship
Alyssa Anderson of Brookings, S.D. and Alexis Withers of Collierville, Tenn. are the 2015 recipients of the Automotive Communication Council (ACC) scholarship. Anderson and Withers will receive a $500 scholarship to advance their educations. “ACC is proud to support Alyssa and Alexis in the pursuit of their education, and to have the opportunity to help
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board announces the recipients of its 2015 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $28,000 in scholarships. Recipients of scholarships include: High School: • $3,000 – Sarah Koepsell-Schmieg; GM Automotive Service Educational Program at Dakota County Technical College
First All-Women Racing Team To Compete In The 100th Running Of The Indy 500
Grace Autosport, the first all-female IndyCar Series racing team, announced plans to compete in the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. From the team owner to race engineers, aerodynamicists and the drive, to marketing and public relations directors, the women of Grace Autosport will be on the grid for the
Registration Opens For 2015 Women’s Board Summer Leadership Conference In Denver, CO
Registration is now open for the Car Care Council Women’s Board 2015 Summer Leadership Conference. The day and a half education and networking conference will be held Aug. 13-14, 2015 at the Denver Hyatt in Denver, Colo. Speakers will include leading expert on employee motivation Dr. Bob Nelson, current industry trends from The NPD Group,
Auto Care Association CEO Kathleen Schmatz To Retire In December 2015
Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO, Auto Care Association, recently announced her plans to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2015. Schmatz joined the association in 2002, and was named president and CEO on Jan. 1, 2004 after 30 years with Babcox Media. “It has been an honor to work with Kathleen Schmatz, a true industry icon and
Auto Care Association Launches Operation Auto Care Veterans’ Program
The Auto Care Association has launched Operation Auto Care, a new program developed to help address the industry’s need for a new pool of talented employees. Driven by the association’s Education Committee industry career initiative, the program will connect transitioning military veterans with jobs in the auto care industry. “The auto care industry has a
Bosch Auto Parts Relaunches Website
Robert Bosch LLC has implemented major design changes within its www.boschautoparts.com website. The company says a new responsive design now makes it easier for users to search for, select and purchase Bosch products using either a desktop or mobile device. The new, redesigned website was launched on Oct. 30. “This initiative was driven mainly by
NAPA AUTO PARTS’ ‘Get Back And Give Back’ Campaign Raises $1.725 Million For The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
NAPA AUTO PARTS recently announced that its “Get Back and Give Back” campaign raised more than $1.725 million for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF), a not-for-profit organization that serves U.S. military personnel wounded or injured in service to our nation, and their families. NAPA AUTO PARTS President Dan Askey presented a check to Dave
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2014 Scholarship Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has announced the recipients of its 2014 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $24,000 in scholarships. Recipients of scholarships include: High School: • $3,000 – Samantha Cotel of Hyannis, Mass.; automotive restoration at McPherson College, McPherson,