MPS Announces GAAS Aftermarket Scholarship Fund Recipients
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Fund has announced the winners of the 2015 MPS scholarship awards. Three students received $1,000 awards: • Christopher Olivarri of San Antonio, Texas • Maria Olivarri of San Antonio, Texas • Janice Poon of Elk Grove, California Four students received $500 awards: • Raymond Davis of Manning, South
Rotary Lift Employees Discuss Teamwork And Pride In New Raised In Madison Videos
Rotary Lift’s latest series of videos for its Raised in Madison campaign shines the spotlight on five hardworking employees in the company’s Madison, Ind. manufacturing and assembly plants. Watch the new “Men and Women of Steel” videos at www.rotarylift.com/Raised-In-Madison/Men-of-Steel.aspx. Raised in Madison was launched last year to tell the “behind-the-lift” stories of the people who
New Study Reveals When, Where And How Much Motorists Drive
On average, Americans drive 29.2 miles per day, making two trips with an average total duration of 46 minutes. This is according to a new study currently underway by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the Urban Institute. The Foundation’s new American Driving Survey offers a look at how much Americans drive on a
Tenneco Earns Toyota Supplier Award
Tenneco was recognized with an Excellence Award in Supplier Diversity for its Clean Air Division from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) on March 10. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, ABM brings together approximately 1,000 supplier representatives from across North America.
WELD Presents Inaugural President’s Award At 2015 O’Reilly’s World Of Wheels In Kansas City
Eric Butler’s custom-built 1968 Mustang was the first recipient of the WELD President’s Award at the 2015 O’Reilly’s World of Wheels presented by WELD. Butler, who participated in the show at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Mo., is a resident of the Kansas City metro area. Butler completed all the work on the vehicle by
New ASA Affiliate Holds First Meeting
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a new affiliate: ASA-Indiana/Evansville. Its inaugural meeting was held Dec. 9, 2014. Dan Risley, president of ASA, spoke at ASA-Indiana/Evansville’s first meeting. More than 55 people attended the meeting, including students and instructors from a vocational school. In addition to instructors, nine Ivy Tech students (seven young men
Woman’s Tough Road Leads To Ownership Of Triangle Tires
Women auto shop owners aren’t rare anymore, but the story of Gina Paschall, owner of Triangle Tires in North Carolina, is definitely unique. According to The News & Observer in Raleigh, NC, Paschall, now 51, became a ward of the state at 5 years old, bounced around to 25 different foster homes until she was
Redline Detection Seeks Nominations For Second Annual Redline Rock Star Performance Award
Redline Detection, a leader in OEM-mandated diagnostic leak detection equipment, is encouraging anyone who works with, or knows, a talented technician to nominate him or her for the second annual Redline Rock Star Performance Award. The award recognizes a technician for their commitment to family, community and the industry. Friends, family members, shop owners, etc.
Bogi Lateiner Of Velocity All Girls Garage To Make Appearance At AAPEX ZF Booth
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG in North America, has announced the scheduled appearance of Bogi Lateiner, personality on “Velocity All Girls Garage” and owner of 180 Automotive, at AAPEX ZF Booth No. 5061. Lateiner will make an appearance at the ZF Services booth No. 5061 during AAPEX to
microGreen Oil Filters Go Pink For Breast Cancer
SOMS Technologies LLC, the manufacturer of the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter, announced it will begin distributing pink oil filters to raise awareness for breast cancer and benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. (NBCF). “The filters, which are normally dark green, will raise awareness by adding a bright pink color to the tens of