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    “This year’s instructor training conference was huge success, from the instructional sessions to the networking opportunities to the informational resources that instructors can integrate into their automotive programs,” says Mike Coley, president of the ASE Educational Foundation.
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    ASE Hosts Instructor Training Conference

    Aug. 10, 2023
    The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held its 2023 ASE Instructor Training Conference in Concord, N.C. for high school and college instructors from auto...
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    Delphi Will Attend AAPEX 2023

    Nov. 2, 2023
    PHINIA Technology Inc.’s brand Delphi announced it will be at the 2023 Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., from Oct. 31st through...
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    Aftermarket Foundation Offers Support in Hawaii

    Aug. 14, 2023
    The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is helping aftermarket companies and their team members affected by the Lahaina fires in Hawaii.
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    BendPak is adding manufacturing and distribution space in Alabama to service its East Coast business.
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    BendPak Begins Another Expansion Project

    July 19, 2023
    BendPak Inc. is developing 33 acres in Mobile County. Ala., to expand its light manufacturing, assembly, product development and testing, and distribution footprint. The industrial...
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    Organizations Square Off Over Right to Repair

    July 13, 2023
    The combination of three automotive associations’ support of Right to Repair legislation seems like a big win, especially when one of those groups represents original equipment...

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    BendPak's new headquarters is the latest in a series of recent real estate expansions for the company.
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    BendPak Will Move to New HQ

    June 7, 2023
    BendPak Inc. has purchased a new global headquarters in Agoura Hills, Calif, and will move into it by end of summer.
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    Endeavor Business Media Acquires IMR

    May 10, 2023
    Endeavor Business Media, the parent company of Auto Service Professional, announces the acquisition of IMR Inc., a full-service automotive market research firm and leading provider...
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    The facility covers over 500,000 square feet and has a capacity of over 15,000 pallet locations.
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    K&N Opens New Warehouse in Texas

    April 28, 2023
    K&N Engineering announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility and warehouse in Grand Prairie, Texas.
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    Motorcar Parts Received Outstanding Corporate Logistics Support Award

    April 24, 2023
    Motorcar Parts of America Inc. announced it has received the 2022 award for Outstanding Corporate Logistics Support from Parts Warehouse.
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    Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Bagnell Auto Supply

    April 18, 2023
    Fisher Auto Parts, member of Federated Auto Parts Distributor, has acquired Massachusetts-based Bagnell Auto Supply, announced by Herd Godschalk, president of Fisher Auto Parts...
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    Garage Gurus Announces Return of Automotive Scholarship

    March 16, 2023
    Garage Gurus the training and support platform from Tenneco's DRiV group, has announced that its Automotive Technician Scholarship Program will return for 2023.
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    Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Kick Off a Vehicle Giveaway Event

    March 8, 2023
    Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper are rlaunching the Ultimate Vehicle Giveaway promotional sweepstakes this March and April, which allows two technicians a chance to win vehicle...
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    Diagnostic Network Gains 20,000 Members

    Feb. 21, 2023
    Diagnostic Network has announced that it has achieved 20,000 members within its community.
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    House Reps Re-Introduce REPAIR Act to Congress

    Feb. 14, 2023
    Four United States House of Representative members have re-introduced the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act to Congress to ensure the “preservation...
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    Mueller-Kueps Releases Mini Pry Bar Kit

    Feb. 9, 2023
    Mueller-Kueps LP has released its Mini Pry Bar Kit No. 276 100 for a universal lifting and prying solution. The kit was made in Germany and features an ergonomic two-component...
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    How To Find Future Employees

    Mike Mavrigian
    Feb. 4, 2023
    Finding qualified shop personnel can present a challenge, especially today. The unfortunate problem that many businesses face today has to do with finding people who want to work...
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    Applications Are Open for Federated Scholarship

    Jan. 30, 2023
    Applications for the Federated Car Care Scholarship program for the 2023-24 school year are due March 31, 2023.
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    NGK Changes Name to Niterra North America

    Jan. 26, 2023
    NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc. announced that effective April 1, 2023, the company name will become Niterra North America Inc. NGk's global brand, NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd., will...
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    “I am incredibly excited to join Dayco, a company with a rich history, a great brand and a strong market presence,” says Frohock.
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    Dayco Aftermarket/Belt Names Frohock as CEO

    Jan. 25, 2023
    Dayco Products LLC has announced that Craig Frohock is now the CEO of Dayco Aftermarket and Belts. Frohock will be responsible for the business unit’s global performance and strategic...
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    Replace Ford Oil Filter Along With Turbocharger

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Jan. 25, 2023
    This bulletin applies to 2010-2019 Ford vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. When diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, the turbocharger oil supply filter...
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    The correct fuel tank is P/N 52059729AN. The O-ring for the fuel pump is 55366298AA. Check the tank part number to see if it has already been replaced.
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    Correcting Jeep Wrangler Fuel Tank

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Jan. 25, 2023
    This bulletin applies to 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles built on or after April 23, 2016 and on or before April 25, 2016, and equipped with a 3.6L V6 24V VVT engine. Some vehicles...
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    Giotto 21.0 introduces enhanced 23MY coverage and improves general support. Other features include new enhanced domestic support such as Chrysler, General Motors and Volkswagen coverage.
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    AutoEnginuity Adds Giotto Scan Tool to Windows

    Jan. 23, 2023
    AutoEnginuity LLC, a division of Opus IVS and a global engineering company specializing in vehicle data stream and diagnostic solutions, announced the worldwide release of the...
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    APA Announces Newest Shareholders

    Jan. 20, 2023
    Automotive Parts Associates Inc. (APA) has announced Syed “Kash” Kashif and his father, Asif, from Texas Auto Parts located in Sugar Land, Texas as the newest shareholders to ...
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    The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to foster future leaders and innovators in the automotive aftermarket industry. Pictured are the 2022 SEMA Scholarship recipients.
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    SEMA Scholarship Is Now Open for Applications

    Jan. 13, 2023
    The 2023 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Scholarship application is now open and will run through March 1. The scholarship is for U.S citizens 18 years or older ...
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    Federated Awards over 100 Prizes in 50/50 Challenge

    Jan. 10, 2023
    Federated Auto Parts Inc. has concluded its 50/50 Challenge promotion with over 100 prizes awarded to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - certified technicians and parts specialists...
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    Firestone Industrial Rebrands to Firestone Airide

    Jan. 5, 2023
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. subsidiary, Firestone Industrial Products Co. LLC has unveiled the new brand identity, Firestone Airide.
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    CRP Offers Rein Automotive TechSelect Turbo Kits

    Dec. 27, 2022
    CRP Automotive Industries Inc. offers Rein Automotive TechSelect Turbo Kits (CRP P/N TRK0007) for some BMW applications. The kits include hoses, gaskets and hardware necessary...
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    ASE Free Webinar on Modern Intake Manifolds

    Dec. 15, 2022
    The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. ET titled, “Modern Intake Manifolds...
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    Mitchell 1 Announces 2023 Emission Control Application Guide

    Dec. 12, 2022
    Mitchell 1 has announced the release of its 2023 Emission Control Application Guide (ECAT23) for domestic and import cars, light trucks, vans (diesel engines) and Class ‘A’ motor...