Northwest
Kent, Wash. – Jesse Thatcher doesn’t hesitate when asked what makes him proudest about Pro Finish, the collision repair business he has owned and operated for the past two decades.
“We produce a quality product and stand behind what we do,” Thatcher said. “Our integrity is everything for us....
Hundreds of Northwest high school and post-secondary students will take part in the Skills USA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) June 20-24 in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,000 career and technical students who won state contests in their respective fields will participate in the...
Shelton, Wash.-The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) named the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary Edition as the 2016 Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year at its annual event, affectionately called Mudfest.
Twenty-six automotive journalists tested and scored 28...
Seattle - Bill Pierre Ford celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2017 in the Lake City District of the Emerald City, said Parts Director Bud Guyette who has been with Pierre for 46 years. “The third generation currently operates the six dealerships in Seattle and Everett,” he said. In addition to Ford...
May 25 * Northwest Automotive Trades Association (NATA) special event with Mecum Auctions, World of Speed museum, Wilsonville, Ore. Call NATA at 800-730-7282.
May 28-29 * 2016 Surf N Shine Car Show, in conjunction with the Grays Harbor County Expo, Convention Center, Ocean Shores, Wash. Visit www....
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Rated as one of the top events of its kind, the 31st annual Lost on the 50s Car Show takes place in Sandpoint May 19-22. “It’s more than car show; it’s a fun event for the whole family” said a 2015 attendee. Over its four days, the event features a extensive car show, vehicle parades, street...
SeaTac, Wash.—The Automotive Training Expo (ATE), held in late March, was an overwhelming success, said Jeff Lovell, AAM, president and executive director of ASA Northwest and the ATE event producer.
“We had sold-out attendance at the three days of training sessions, plus we had a sold-out trade...
University Place, Wash.—Rick McCabe, AAM, has nearly 40 years under his belt as a shop owner, but he said he continues to get training and be involved in marketing groups. He opened an Enco service station in 1972, and founded McCabe’s Automotive Specialists on 1978, selling the former business in...
Bend, Ore.—Mike Crabtree said he sometimes wishes his 4,000-square-foot shop was a little larger. Then he remembers when he had more employees than he currently has, he had more overhead and more demands.
“We're better off to stay where we are,” the owner of Crabtree’s Auto Body & Paint said. “...
April 29-May 1 * 26th annual Alaska Custom Car & Cycle Show, McDonald Center, Eagle River. Visit www.alaskacarshows.com.
May 7 * 34th annual Spring Classic & Auto Exhibit, sponsored by Portland Transmission Warehouse (PTW), S.E. 11th & Clay Streets, Portland. Call 800-444-4556.
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