Automotive Parts Associates To Award ‘Drives Of A Lifetime’ To Three WD Customers
As part of the grand prize package, winners get free round-trip airfare to Orlando for two, a two-night stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, park passes, meals, spending cash and an amazing day of driving exotics at the track. Winners will have a menu of cars to select from and everyone gets to drive two cars with 16 laps around Disney’s Speedway.
2013 Automechanika Shanghai Show Expands To 17 Halls
Organized by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. and the China National Automotive Industry International Corp. (CNAICO), the show is now the world’s second-largest Automechanika show for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services, with the largest one being held in Frankfurt, Germany.
Excellence In Cataloging Recognized At NCMA 40th Anniversary Conference
Best examples of print, Web and mobile cataloging honored.
AutoZone Recognizes Top Suppliers
Spectra Premium named Vendor of the Year.
Automotive Parts Associates Treats Race Fans To Kansas Speedway Weekend
Mike and Lisa Wilson from Campbell’s Auto Service in Riverview, New Brunswick, Canada; Steve and Denise Doney from Hometown Tire in Williston, Vt.; and Larry and Larry Schultz from Larry’s Service Center in Linden, Wis., were the lucky six people who came to Kansas City on an all-expenses-paid trip.
AVI To Offer Live Toyota EVAP Diagnostics Training With Bob Pattengale
Bosch’s Bob Pattengale will cover Toyota EVAP diagnostics in this live online training program from AVI. The live streaming program, which takes place from 6-7 p.m. on Feb. 13, is free; however, an AVI OnDemand account is required.
Akebono Brake Announces $82 Million Clarksville Plant Expansion
This newest expansion will take place in two phases, spanning across 2013 and into the second quarter of 2014, and includes construction of an on-site warehouse and installation of specialized furnaces during phase one and the addition of new equipment and machines in phase two. Upon completion of this expansion, Akebono will be capable of caliper machining, plating and assembly, a process it has not been able to do at its Clarksville facility in the past. The expansion also will create an additional 94 jobs.
Federated Member KOI Auto Parts To Host Annual Cavalcade Of Customs
Custom car show and training expo set for Jan. 11-13 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
AVI Introduces Getting To Know Your VCI Scan Tool Training Video
Getting to know your VCI Scan Tool with Bob Pattengale provides interesting tips and tricks to help more efficiently use the hardware and software. The Bosch Mastertech VCI offers broad and in-depth vehicle coverage through two powerful diagnostic scan applications – the ESI[tronic] 2.0 and the award-winning Shop Foreman Pro software.
MAHLE To Acquire RTI Technologies
RTI Technologies specializes in the development and distribution of automotive maintenance equipment, including air conditioning service, fluid exchange and nitrogen tire inflation systems. Based in York, Pa., RTI Technologies had sales of $14.7 million in 2011 and has 60 employees. The transaction is subject to certain customary closing conditions and is expected to close on Jan. 1, 2013.