AAPEX 2018 Opens Attendee Registration
AAPEX 2018 has opened up online attendee registration for this year’s three-day event, representing the $740 billion global automotive aftermarket industry.
AACF Help Applications Up 78%
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has entered phase two of urgent response to aftermarket families affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria, deadly wildfires, and looming tropical storm Ophelia
AAPEX Working to Enhance Safety During Show
The Auto Care Association and the Motor &Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) issued a joint statement today regarding the tragic events in Las Vegas earlier this week and their efforts to enhance the safety of exhibitors and attendees to AAPEX 2017.
AAPEX 2017 Registration Open
Online registration is now open for AAPEX 2017, scheduled for Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.
Man Threatens to Burn Down Florida Tire Shop
A man threatened to burn down a tire shop in Bradenton, Fla., while demanding a refund, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, the man went to Central Discount Tires on Tuesday morning and blocked the only entrance. He demanded his money back while holding a homemade firebomb and a lighter. Police arrived
Associations Applaud Federal Bill
The House of Representative recently passed the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act. The act requires the head of each federal agency to encourage the use of remanufactured vehicle components to maintain federal vehicles, if those parts reduce cost while maintaining the quality of the vehicle. Both the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and
SIMPLE Retirement Plan for the Self-Employed
Of all the retirement plans available to small business owners, the SIMPLE IRA plan (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees) is the easiest to set up and the least expensive to manage. These plans are intended to encourage small business employers to offer retirement coverage to their employees. SIMPLE IRA plans work well for small
2014 Top Shop Finalist: M&W Tire
Grazing over platters of fresh fruit and homemade cookies, patrons cozy-up on plush couches and cushy chairs to watch a favorite show on the 50-inch HD television. Some break away to bar tables with their laptops, or go to the computer station to play games or get work done via Wi-Fi. And when the free
AASA Promotes Hanvey to Senior VP
Starting Nov. 1, William J. “Bill” Hanvey will serve as senior vice president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). Hanvey will provide management and oversight of AASA’s internal operations, AASA said. He will also continue his role leading AASA’s marketing and new member initiatives and serving as executive director of the Brake Manufacturers Council
A SIMPLE Retirement Plan for the Self-Employed
Of all the retirement plans available to small business owners, the SIMPLE IRA plan (Savings Incentive Match PLan for Employees) is the easiest to set up and the least expensive to manage. These plans are intended to encourage small business employers to offer retirement coverage to their employees. SIMPLE IRA plans work well for small
