Live at SEMA: Hunter Alignment in ‘Shop of Tomorrow’
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) Shop of Tomorrow display at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas will feature a Hunter WinAlign alignment console as the hub of the exhibit. The Shop of Tomorrow is a live demonstration of how i•Shop Integrated Shop Standards improve work flow within the shop environment, the company said. The
AMRA/MAP Set Annual Meeting for Vegas
The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) and Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) will hold their annual membership meeting during the upcoming AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. The meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 31 at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino, beginning at 8 a.m. The annual meeting will begin with a continental breakfast,
New Launch Lifts Meet ALI Certification
Launch Tech USA Inc. announced that its three new two-post vehicle lift models have met the requirements for certification under the Automotive Lift Institute’s Automotive Lift Certification Program. Launch also has formally applied for membership in the Automotive Lift Institute. Jeffrey Qu, CEO of Launch Tech USA Inc., said, “By teaming with ALI’s vehicle lift
Bosch Offers Fans One-of-a-Kind Mustang
Facebook users who enter Robert Bosch’s new Bosch Iridium Edition Mustang RTR Sweepstakes are eligible to win the grand prize: a one-of-a-kind 2011 Ford Mustang RTR custom-built by drifting champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. and powered by new-generation Bosch Iridium Spark Plugs. Everyone with a Facebook account is invited to enter this sweepstakes through Bosch’s Facebook
Got Top Techs? We Want To Know Who They Are
Calling all best techs! Do you make your customers’ vehicles charge ahead, run like a champ and cross the finish line first? Do you feel like you are leading the charge for service excellence? If so, have we got a contest for you.Wix Filters has partnered with AutoCarePro:News (a sister web publication to Tire Review)
Blade Maker Launches Exotic Promo
Trico Products has launched its Trico EX Factor summer wiper blade promotion, offering dealers and technicians the chance to win a free trip to Las Vegas. Those selling/installing Trico Exact Fit wiper blades between July 1 and Aug. 31, are eligible, and the top two sellers will win an Exotics Racing ultimate driving package at
New Version of AllData Repair Available
AllData has released the next generation of its repair information product, AllData Repair S3000. The latest version offers several new features aimed at improving efficiencies and performance, according to the company. AllData Repair S3000 searches AllData’s entire database of repair information for any phrase relative to a specific vehicle. The results yield a much greater
Show Attendee Registration Up, Great Crowds Expected for GTE
Organizers for the SEMA and AAPEX shows say attendee registrations are up for the 2010 events, slated for Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas. Registrations are up 7% so far, organizers said, a significant increase after the 2009 shows, which saw a slight attendance drag due to the economy. Some 85,000 attendees have already registered, and
New Touchless Tire Changer from BendPak/Ranger
BendPak/Ranger has released its new Ranger RX3040 Touchless RimGuard tire changer. Announced at last year’s AAPEX Show in Las Vegas, the new unit is now available to tire dealers and service shops. The new Ranger RX3040 features an integrated wheel lift, pneumatic drop center tool, precision foot-pedal controls, a quick-nut mounting system, and BendPak’s “Turbo-Blast”
ASA Going It Alone, Drops Out of AAIW
The Automotive Service Association is pulling its NACE and CARS events out of next year’s Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week, opting to hold its own stand-alone event. ASA’s International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) have been part AAIW – which includes the AAPEX and SEMA Shows – for