Alliance shareholders are taking part in a four-hour general session, that includes discussion of the coronavirus pandemic, product information and an update from the Alliance Parts Warehouse, the Alliance said.
150 lucky winners will receive substantial Visa gift cards, and six grand prize winners will take home a powersports vehicle of their choice worth up to $15,000.
With three product lines - Element3™, Raybestos R-Line and Specialty - technicians are covered for all of their needs. No matter what customer walks into the shop, Raybestos has every driver type covered from the everyday driver, all the way to the niche markets where the vehicle is pushed to its limits.
Timken has amassed a wealth of engineering knowledge over more than a century and believes that sharing this knowledge helps build a future workforce capable of delivering more efficient, effective technologies. Whether it is sparking young imaginations or providing aspiring auto techs with the resources they need to succeed, we are striving to set the industry up for continued excellence.
Alliance shareholders are taking part in a four-hour general session, that includes discussion of the coronavirus pandemic, product information and an update from the Alliance Parts Warehouse, the Alliance said.
150 lucky winners will receive substantial Visa gift cards, and six grand prize winners will take home a powersports vehicle of their choice worth up to $15,000.
Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) are affecting the service industry like no other advancement in vehicle technology, even if you don’t directly service or repair ADAS systems.
Dana Incorporated was presented with the Epicor Receiver’s Choice Award by the Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN), a community of the Auto Care Association, during the 2020 ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference held virtually earlier this month.
The new line of Hot Shot’s Secret RV additives protects the engine, transmission, fuel and oil systems and slide-out mechanisms for improved RV performance, fuel economy and reliability, the company says.
Joe’s Garage is part of the new Repair Shop HQ located on Level 1 of the Sands Expo. This area – dedicated specifically to service and repair – also will include two new training theaters, a new Tire section, and sections for Alternative Fuels and Diagnostics/Telematics. The enhanced Tool & Equipment section will now be located here, as well as the Mobile Heat Transfer/Heating/Air Conditioning section.
IFA Berlin, which is set for Sept. 3-5, has segmented the show into four categories in order to abide by German restrictions on gatherings of 5,000 people due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This report focuses on the impact that shelter-in-place orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic have had on independent repair shops, their revenue and ability to obtain parts needed for vehicle service.
The 2020 edition of the show may, however, look a little different than in past years due to social distancing guidelines and other precautions, which is to be expected.
As an automotive technician or student, you likely learn about safety best-practices before working on vehicles in the shop or in the lab. But what about hybrid and battery electric vehicles that may be compromised? Wouldn’t you like to gain knowledge of safety best-practices as they relate to compromised hybrid and electric vehicle battery safety?
Shareholders may vote their shares and participate remotely in the Annual Meeting if they were a shareholder as of the close of business on April 7, 2020.
With 100 percent new components, no core return and lower warranty rates, Raybestos Element3 brake calipers provide hassle-free installation and optimal performance, the company says.
Visitors to DanaAftermarket.com can check inventory status, attain technical information, view product videos, and see three-dimensional views of Dana products, all without logging in.
The automotive aftermarket was not an easy ecosystem to build. And this is precisely why, while the automotive aftermarket was deemed essential by the U.S. federal government, returning to normal, pre-pandemic conditions is something far off.
The sweepstakes raked in hundreds of thousands of entries as technicians vied for one of 150 gift cards totaling $25,000 or one of 25 grand prize packages.
Being part of the Rematec team for the last three years, Yorien de Ruijter was involved with the organization of four Rematec exhibitions. Two of which were in Amsterdam, one in Las Vegas, and the recent launch of Rematec Asia in Guangzhou, China in September 2019.
It simply would not have been possible for many of the exhibitors and visitors from over 180 countries to take part in the event under the conditions currently prevailing or those expected at that time, show organizers say.
Made with superior materials for durability and with applications across the workshop, the new products deliver technicians the best tools for each job, from better engine protection to extending the lives of other tools.
Hot Shot’s Secret announces sponsorship of the Corona Lockdown Online Practice Tree Challenge, a Facebook challenge game open to all drag racers and enthusiasts missing the sport who would like to join this private group.
The platform will provide unemployed automotive associates with opportunities to be found and hired by automotive industry employers at no cost to either party.
The Processor Chip provides more powerful processing, low latency, low power and cuts the costs significantly when comparing the price to other capable radar processing solutions on the market, the company says.
Ryan Marrinan, senior application engineer, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, will reveal the top methods of corrosion protection and discuss how they are critical for protecting the vehicle owner's investment as well as the shop and its reputation. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion for participating in this live session.
In all, WVE announced 11 new ignition components, 26 new emissions products, 63 new sensors and 21 new switches – covering more than 65.1 million vehicles.
The Spicer cooler contest runs through December 31, 2020. Winners will be randomly selected three times – once each of the remaining quarters – and will be notified by a Dana representative. For complete contest rules, click on the link at the bottom of the contest page.
Nathan Giles comes to NTN with an extensive background in the automotive and heavy duty aftermarket with a strong emphasis on sales management. His experience includes regional management roles with automotive aftermarket companies that include Valeo Service, ATP Automotive and Affinia Group.
"Now more than ever, our transportation infrastructure needs skilled individuals with professional credentials to keep the supply chain and motoring public going," Bassett says.
For exhibitors participating in this year's 17 trade shows such as TAIPEI CYCLE, TaiSPO, TAIPEI AMPA, AutoTronics Taipei, TAIWAN MOTORCYCLE, AGExpo, COMPUTEX TAIPEI, MEDICAL TAIWAN, FOOD TAIPEI, and more, TAITRA will offer the following 5 integrated online services:
IRIS USA, the U.S. division of Japanese-based household products manufacturer IRIS Ohyama Inc., has announced plans to add face mask production to its 570,000-square-foot, 250-employee manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The plan aims to produce 70 million masks per month.
As I was swiping through photos I took at last year’s show and pining for the days of walking from booth to booth, looking for the latest automotive aftermarket products, it hit me: trade shows are more important than ever. We need them!
Suppliers are evaluated on cross-functional key performance indicators in the areas of product development, operations support, and business alignment with PACCAR's objectives.
MANN+HUMMEL is also working on a design to provide highly engineered filtration media inserts that can be used in homemade mask designs. The concept will greatly increase the effectiveness of homemade masks, featuring a thin, breathable media. The company anticipates having the media inserts available within two weeks, available through various e-commerce channels.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “A New Path to Recertification – The ASE Renewal App.”
Following the Chinese Government’s initiatives to prevent and control the COVID-19 outbreak, the organizers of the Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) have announced the postponement of the show’s 2020 edition.
With more than 75 videos available, technicians can watch brief how-to sessions with Raybestos trainers from a wide variety of topics, including “How Electronic Parking Brakes Work,” “How to Repair a Brake Hose” and “Adjusting Parking Brakes,” just to name a few.
The primary focus of the Warehouse Inc. virtual vendor expo are the vendor specials that will be made during the months of April, May and June. They were split over three months to ensure every participating vendor got the focus they deserve. With roughly 90 vendor flyer presentations, this makes it manageable for everyone, equating to 30 per month.
In addition to donating a portion of its April commercial truck tire sales to the SCF, Yokohama is hoping to raise awareness of the SCF and their mission. Without their assistance, thousands of truckers would face significant financial hardship during times of medical need.
The Auto Care Association sent a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin requesting that he work with Congress to increase the amount of funds allocated to the Paycheck Protection Program to ensure that more businesses, including auto care industry businesses, are given access to these much-needed loans.
The adaption of the mask, normally supplied via sports outlet Decathlon, is the brain-child of the inventor supported by a project team including Italian consultancy Isinnova, eight individuals and several partners, which transforms the mask originally intended for leisure activities, into a vital resource that is already being used in hospitals in northern Italy and by the Italian Red Cross.
TrendLens offers a data-based perspective into which market-influencing factors are affecting the industry, so you can make effective, well-informed decisions for your business when it counts.
We are receiving reports that many parts manufacturers and other groups in the supply chain in Mexico are being forced to shut down due to the fact that the decree fails to specifically cover repair facilities and their supply chain. Therefore, in many cases, state and local authorities are taking the approach that they are not considered essential.
The conference, which was originally scheduled for March 26 in Rosemont, Ill., took place virtually from March 25 – 27, 2020. More than 245 aftermarket professionals joined the conference, marking a historic milestone for the automotive aftermarket’s first virtual conference, according to the organization.
Chung comes to the Auto Care Association after five years at Hanover Research, where he held several different roles and responsibilities, including most recently senior client engagement director.
