AASA Presents The Supplier’s Perspective Of The Connected Aftermarket At CES 2015
During CES, AASA Vice President Chris Gardner represented aftermarket suppliers in the panel discussion, “Reinventing the Phone-Car Connection,” on Jan. 7. In the education session attended by more than 200 CES participants, Gardner addressed the “Connected Aftermarket” – the increasing ways in which motorists, vehicles, repair facilities and even the independent aftermarket supply chain are connecting.
AAPEX To Partner With ASA On Regional Training Events
The regional training program will address increasing demand for management and technical training. Shop owners and managers attending the two-day training sessions will receive credit from the Automotive Management Institute (AMI) toward earning their Automotive Accredited Manager (AAM) designation.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Announces One New Knock Sensor Covering More Than 100,000 Vehicles
Inventory will be available in Q4 2015.
Bosch Clear Advantage Wiper Blades Offer Consistent Performance In All Weather Conditions, Company Says
The new program reduces the SKU count from 19 in the previous program to 12 part numbers, while increasing the vehicle coverage to more than 98 percent.
The Network Awards Five Service Dealers Ultimate Bondurant Driving Experience
Five technicians and their spouses are set to enjoy a four-day Phoenix getaway, highlighted by a day at the renowned Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving.
Continental Creates Intelligent Car Windows
The “Intelligent Glass Control” uses special films that are inserted into the glass and change transparency through electric control signals, the company says.
Bosch Introduces 27 New Aftermarket Part Numbers In December
Additions were made to the braking, rotating machines, fuel pumps and throttling devices categories; and a new LED work lamp program was announced.
Mike Rowe, TV Host, Writer, Proponent Of Trade Professionals, To Support Launch Of Wagner OEX Brake Pads
Rowe, perhaps best known as host of the popular weekly CNN television series “Somebody’s Gotta Do It” and his former show, “Dirty Jobs,” runs the MikeRoweWORKS Foundation, which awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
ANCO Introduces Winter Extreme Wiper Blades For Ultimate In Performance And Durability In Severe Winter Conditions
New blades feature exclusive technologies engineered to keep ice and snow from adhering, providing a smoother, clearer, quieter wipe, according to Anco.
Rising Sales Of Walker Premium Mufflers, Assemblies Suggest Appeal Of Stainless Steel Alternative
Sales of Quiet-Flow SS premium mufflers and assemblies have grown 20 percent in 2015, according to Tenneco, continuing a trend that began in 2009 when Tenneco converted its Quiet-Flow muffler offering from aluminized steel to stainless steel.
