March 2010 Edition : Diagnostic & Electronic Repair / Automotive Training & Education
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Mechanical Articles


ACDelco features wiper blades and DuraStop brake products in spring parts points promotion


Amsoil Diesel Recovery additive now available in larger containers


Attract and retain customers with Fram Advantage consumer oil change incentive


Bob's shop management - March


Bosch produces 100 millionth hot-film air-mass meter


Car Care Professionals Facebook page rapidly growing fan base


ChiltonPRO.com now features animations and videos


Customerlink celebrates 10 years in business


Discover Energy Corp. partners with Optimum Battery to produce lithium power solutions for the electric vehicle market


FMSmartChoice.com Web site offers valuable data on auto repairs


GAAS 2010 brochure now available


Gates introduces belt-wear education program


Gates launches fuel hose that saves gas and protects environment


Industry tips from the Car Care Council


MotorVac adds three new products


Name-brand products — when are they worth it?


National People & Places - March


New laws target DUI offenders, impounded vehicles, license fees, and more


OEConnection unveils its new technology


OTC extends Pegisys offerings with new ‘J’ Kits.


Partsedge releases advanced reporting application


Price slashed on National Car Care Month point-of-sale kit


Publisher's Statement - March


Purolator Web site goes multilingual


Responding to automobile safety recalls: How to keep your business and your customers protected


Sakor Technologies, Inc. introduces Microdyne series of small motoring dynamometers


Sales force panel to kick off AASA Vision Conference


SEMA Education Institute releases online training


SmartLift celebrates 15 years


Spal's new RX-TX/W01 converts backup cameras, monitors to wireless mode


The Autolite Challenge puts spark plugs to the test for all vehicle makes, models


Top brands’ share of market to shrink 57 percent, Lang predicts


Tracerline universal A/C dye safe for hybrid vehicles


Warrantech recognizes vehicles with fewest repairs in 2009


2009 SEMA Show Tools & Equipment section called the biggest yet


AAIA introduces new DRIVE online aftermarket training and education resource


Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard version 3.0 released


Agrium enters into agreement to supply urea for production of Diesel Exhaust Fluid


AMI Leadership Conference to feature business ethics expert Frank Bucaro


Association of Diesel Specialists collaborates with GAAS on industry scholarships


ATMC introduces new interactive Web site


Bob's shop management - February


CCAR announces its “GreenLink Shop” program


CCAR releases new safety “Quick Card” on CNG-powered vehicles


Detroit Diesel family of advanced engines with BlueTec certified for 2010


GE Money and Carsmetics offer consumer financing program for auto repairs


Hot Rod & Performance course highlights UTI’s automotive and diesel programs


Hot rod and restoration markets represent new profit centers for savvy shops


Identifix recognized as AAA Automotive Preferred Supplier


Industry Tips from the Car Care Council for National Car Care Month in April


Mechanical Tool & Equipment Product Notes


Midtronics introduces first system analyzer for hybrid battery packs


Mitchell 1 DIY signs Internet affiliate agreement with JustAnswer


Mitchell 1 integrates 2010 Mechanical Labor Estimating Guide into online program


Motion sets precedent for supercars of tomorrow


National People & Places - February


Nation’s largest manufacturing sector calls on President and Congress to safeguard industry jobs


Parts manufacturers unveil bid to save industry jobs


Professionals’ Choice Auto Parts donates $5,000 to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund


Publisher's Statement - February


Sakor Technologies, Inc. offers turn-key dynamometer test cells for engine and powertrain testing


Suppliers bring “Safe Vehicles Save Lives” exhibit to Washington


Test drive Car Care Months events with new video


The aftermarket’s first on-line expo introduced


TIA announces creation of new Environmental Advisory Council


Toyo Tires launches Extensa HP, first entry-level high-performance tire


William Shatner to present keynote address at The Work Truck Show 2010 and annual NTEA Convention


Winter Tech Week 2009 receives high praise from OEM’s and ETI members


Work Truck Show 2010 overflows with opportunities for truck equipment distributors and upfitters


“Aftermarket Next: Insights on a New Generation of Customers & Employees” is theme for GAAS 2010


2009 SEMA Show draws unexpectedly large number of attendees, official says


AAIA Town Hall examines trends


Absence of big tire makers at SEMA Show fails to dampen TIA’s ‘show within a show’


ASE announces officers, governors for 2010


Bob's Shop Management - Jan.


Business experts to address shop operators


Chilton releases 2010 domestic service manuals


CSF offers new catalog, new models


Delphi brings telematics to the aftermarket


Delphi supports technicians through the vehicle electronics revolution with industry-leading training


DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products introduces a renewably sourced engine coolant base


EB collaborates with Ford to integrate new SYNC applications


Emission-Controls Seminars Set for Showpower 2010


Fisher Auto Parts continues expansion by acquiring Crystal Lake Pit Stop and adds a new distribution center


Ford Motor Co. launches fordparts.com to increase wholesale parts market share


Green apps for your car showcased


Mahle Engine Builder of Year awards go to Cronquist, Smith


Mitchell 1 partners with AutoNetTV to enhance OwnerAutoSite experience


National People & Places - January


New Bosch commercial starter provides lightweight durability


New Web site designed to build business for Bosch Service Centers


New Web site helps jobbers, installers understand dramatic changes in alternator pulley technology


Publisher's Statement - Jan.


SEMA board approves the creation of aftermarket industry product data pool


SPX Service Solutions launches of Electric Vehicle (EV) solutions team


Suppliers ‘encouraged’ by proposed greenhouse gas emission, fuel economy standards


Utah repairer wins Technician of the Future Award


Collision Articles


ASA opposes repair parts legislation


Inaugural NABC President’s Award presented to Michael Quinn


Industry concerned with inferior non-OEM parts


LKQ is NABC’s newest diamond-level sponsor


Meguiar’s introduces its professional metering system


Mitchell helps ease IT pain with launch of Dell Managed Services Program


Mitchell International selected by Elephant Auto Insurance


National People & Places - March


Partsedge releases advanced reporting application


Replacement safety certification labels gain industry acceptance


Sherwin-Williams introduces global color reference system


State regulations impacting aftermarket crash parts


2009 SEMA Show Tools & Equipment section called the biggest yet


AAIA introduces new DRIVE online aftermarket training and education resource


AkzoNobel eliminates lead compounds


BASF Refinish launches expanded customer lean program


Clock ticking toward deadline for shops to comply with new federal paint regulation


Collision Industry Foundation offers $10,000 in grants for Recycled Rides titling fees


Collision Tool & Equipment Notes


EcoLean program by Sherwin-Williams combines lean production and green business solutions


GE Money and Carsmetics offer consumer financing program for auto repairs


GM approves new low VOC HPC21 clearcoat from Sherwin-Williams


I-CAR Education Foundation announces 2010 scholarship opportunities


I-CAR releases new damage analysis course to the industry


Insurers seek ‘common-ground’ issues with repairers


Mitchell acquires ClaimTools digital camera photo management technology


Mitchell releases latest edition of Industry Trends Report


National People & Places - February


NSF International launches certification program to verify quality and safety of aftermarket automotive parts


PPG’S spring MVP conference will look ‘Beyond Tomorrow’ to help collision centers plan for success


Quality Parts Coalition urges “new strategies,” swift passage of “Access to Repair Parts Act” at NACE


3M donates $300,000 in products to I-CAR Education Foundation for collision schools


ASA joins coalition in effort to protect parts quality, safety


Classic industries debuts Advantage Plus Program


Coaching customers to success is crucial, says collision industry consultant


CSF offers new catalog, new models


DuPont lists world's most popular car colors as silver, black, and white


Ford Motor Co. launches fordparts.com to increase wholesale parts market share


I-CAR recognizes two leaders for their roles in bringing new training to the collision repair industry


Inter-industry provides $1.7 million in support to schools and students through I-CAR Education Foundation in 2009


Matrix System announces 2010 ‘Award Winning Finishes’ Calendar contest winners


Mitchell now providing customer vehicle status and OEM information to the industry free of charge


National People & Places - January


PBE jobbers see alliance as means to bring additional services to shop customers


Shop owner taking public approach to battle with State Farm over steering




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