Auto Care Association, IHS Host Fourth Industry Webinar
The Auto Care Association and IHS Markit are hosting their fourth webinar in the Industry Analysis series – “Five Trends in Five Minutes: Trends Affecting the Aftermarket Environment” – on Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. (ET). Presented by Mark Seng, global aftermarket practice leader for IHS Markit, the webinar will cover the following topics: –
SEMA Pre-Show: MAM Software Demonstrating VAST Software Updates
MAM Software Inc. will be demonstrating its latest products and services, including the recently updated VAST (version 8.2) POS system, at its booth (#40145) at the 2016 SEMA Show. Recent enhancements to VAST include integration with MyCARFAX, Epicor’s Lasercat3 catalog, and improvements to vTire lookup. Plus, a new feature for selling lifetime service warranties and
Women’s Board Announces 2016 Women of the Year Awards
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has named the recipients of its annual Women of the Year Awards, including the Auto Care Woman of the Year, Auto Care Woman of Excellence and Female Shop Owner of the Year. Amy Bonder, vice president, sales and strategy, Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), has been chosen as the 13th
SEMA Pre-Show: Bartec to Demonstrate Newest TPMS Tool
Bartec USA is expanding its range of products with the new Tech200Pro – which will be demonstrated at SEMA and AAPEX. According to Bartec, the Tech200Pro is the first tool of its kind that has integrated TPMS Sensor testing and activation, with tread depth measurement, and tire pressure checking. A stand alone device, is an
WIX, Tomorrow’s Tech Name Ranken Technical College 2016 School of the Year
WIX Filters and Tomorrow’s Technician magazine, have named Ranken Technical College the 2016 School of the Year. Based in St. Louis, Mo., Ranken is the ninth recipient of the annual program that names the best technical training school in the country. “Ranken Technical College really impressed us this year,” said Jennifer Gibson, brand manager for
Meet Raybestos 1969 Ford Mustang Car Builder at APPEX
Visitors to Brake Parts Inc.’s (BPI) booth (#3638) at APPEX will have the opportunity to meet world-renowned car builder Jeff Schwartz and see the award-winning Raybestos 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback. Schwartz’s company Schwartz Performance in Woodstock, Ill., completely rebuilt the Raybestos ‘69 Mustang, which includes an off-the-shelf performance disc brake upgrade package using Raybestos components
SEMA Pre-Show: Meet Mustang Designer at Bartec Booth
Bartec USA will be hosting “Mustang Man” Giuliano Zuccato at its booth (#40047) during the first day of the SEMA Show, Nov. 1. Giuliano is one of the clay design modelers who crafted the original 1964 Mustang. “As a Mustang enthusiast myself, I jumped at the opportunity to have such an interesting and inspirational figure
Women’s Board Unveiling New Name, Logo
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) is celebrating its 20th anniversary by announcing a new name and rebranding effort at AAPEX 2016. The group’s new name, Women in Auto Care, was chosen in response to the WB’s massive growth and upcoming initiatives to establish itself in a leadership position around the globe. “This year
Mitchell 1 Names Vegas Sweepstakes Winner
Shane Portnoff, of Aliso Viejo Auto Service in Aliso Viejo, Calif., is the winner of the Mitchell 1 “Fabulous Las Vegas Sweepstakes.” He will receive an all-expense paid trip for two to attend this year’s AAPEX and SEMA shows. “We would like to thank everyone who visited the Mitchell 1 Facebook page and entered for
Bartec Tech400Pro Wins Three Awards
Bartec USA’s Tech400Pro TPMS scan tool has won three prestigious product awards. The Tech400Pro recently took home the Top 20 Tool award from Motor Magazine, the Top 10 Products award from Undercar Digest and the People’s Choice award from PTEN. “This just confirms what we and our many customers already know, the Tech400Pro is the
