AAPEX 2018 Mobility Garage to Provide Training on Underhood Service, Alternative-Fuel Vehicles
Attendees also will be able to have one-on-one interactions with exhibitors, as well as an augmented-reality experience to test and install parts.
Read the July 2018 Digital Edition of Counterman
The digital edition of Counterman’s July 2018 issue is available for viewing on the Counterman website.
Mitchell 1 Names 2018 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Jaxen Stewart from Council Grove, Kansas, was named the 2018 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student during the 45th annual North American Council of Automotive Teachers conference held recently in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
AAPEX 2018 Session to Address Auto Technician Career Paths
The Service Professionals General Session at AAPEX 2018 will tackle an important industry issue: building rewarding careers for automotive technicians and ensuring they have the skills to repair vehicles equipped with new technology, regardless of where they are employed in the automotive aftermarket.
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients for 2018-2019 Academic Year
Scholarships totaling $130,000 have been awarded to students working either to become a mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair professional or who are pursuing a business or engineering degree that will lead to a career in the automotive aftermarket.
New AAPEX 2018 Forum to Discuss Retrofitting Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
Experts will dive deep into what these products are, how many vehicles can be retrofitted, the potential for reducing fatalities, the potential for new business opportunities and how these products can be properly installed on today’s vehicles.
Automotive Parts Associates Awards 5 Scholarships for 2018-2019 Academic Year
“Automotive Parts Associates is proud to be able to contribute to the future of the aftermarket industry by providing deserving students a helping hand to offset the cost of their education,” APA Director of Operations Judy Sanell said.
Advance Auto Parts Names BP-Lubricants Castrol 2018 Vendor of the Year
Advance presented the 2018 Vendor of the Year award to Castrol in recognition of its “collaborative planning, focused marketing strategies and role in driving new sales and customer partnerships,” Advance noted.
Online Auto Parts Sales to Break $10 Billion in 2018
Nearly $138 billion in retail sales in 2018 through all sales channels – including traditional retail channels – will be influenced by the internet, due to online activity by consumers and service professionals, according to a new report.
