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News Auto Repair & Service “Aftermarket Pioneer” Passes
July 25, 2008 by
Auto Service World
Automotive aftermarket pioneer Randy St. John, former president of Beck/Arnley and founder of Auto International Association (AIA), passed away on July 20. He was 81.“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Beck/Arnley’s former leader, Randy St. John,” said Max…
News Auto Repair & Service “Best on Bridgestone” SEMA Show Winners Announced
November 11, 2003 by
Ron A. Melihen
Bob Folkestad of SPAL Advanced Engineering in Des Moines, Iowa took home first place at last weeks SEMA Show for the 2003 Ford Focus he customized.Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BRNT) sought out the best project vehicles with Bridgestone brand…
News Auto Repair & Service “Executive Mastodons” to Blame for North American Auto Industry Woes
February 28, 2006 by
Auto Service World
Automotive industry critic Ralph Nader says that North American auto companies’ downfall is the result of management standing in the way of innovation.“We all have a role in confronting the executive mastodons of the auto industry who are stuck in…
News Auto Repair & Service “Fundamental Change” Cited By BorgWarner CEO
September 22, 2006 by
Auto Service World
In response to declining North American auto industry production, BorgWarner Inc. today announced that it is in the process of reducing its North American workforce by approximately 850 people, or 13%, spread across its 19 operations in the U.S., Canada…
News Auto Repair & Service “Get the Lead Out” Program Honoured for Environmental Impact
March 3, 2009 by
Auto Service World
PR News recognized Firestone Complete Auto Care and Firestone Racing with a Corporate Social Responsibility Award honourable mention for a program aimed at reducing the amount of lead in the environment. The 2008 “Get The Lead Out” program was a…
News Auto Repair & Service “Green Zone” Slated for AAPEX
July 10, 2007 by
Auto Service World
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) will have its first-ever “Green” Zone at this year’s event to highlight environmentally-friendly products, tools and services. AAPEX will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Sands Expo Center in…
Feature “Grey” Market
April 1, 2008 by
Andrew Ross
May Car Care Efforts Focus on
Feature “Healthy And Strong” AIA Holds Annual General Meeting
January 1, 2009 by
Auto Service World
At the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s annual general meeting in Toronto in December, association vice-chair Brad Morris said the AIA is “healthy and strong” and fully committed to reinventing itself as needs arise. The meeting was attended by more…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology “Lemons” Hit Prime Time Friday
October 3, 2012 by
Auto Service World
CBC’S Marketplace Investigates Troublesome New Cars
Feature “Making Green Cool Zone” Debuts at 2008 SEMA Show
October 1, 2008 by
Auto Service World
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week; SEMA Show, November 4 to 7, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
Feature “My A/C Doesn’t Work!”
July 1, 2008 by
Peter F. Meier
A few tips to cut down diagnostic time.
News Auto Repair & Service “Perfect Guy” Not So Perfect
January 26, 2004 by
Auto Service World
An outstanding employee of a Kentucky auto parts store has been revealed to be a fugitive from the law who had been using his dead stepbrother’s name for years.George Wesley Smalley, 35, was arrested at his home Thursday. Smalley had…
News Auto Repair & Service “Race, Rock ‘n Rally” Gala at the Petersen Honors Patrick Dempsey, Jeff Beck & Ken Block
October 25, 2013 by
Auto Service World
The Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Race, Rock ‘n Rally” gala held on Oct. 24 was the most exciting in the history of the museum. A trio of world famous “car guys” were honored for automotive endeavors as diverse as the Petersen’s…
Feature “Slapshots for a Cause” Raises $9,000
June 1, 2010 by
Auto Service World
While purists may believe that hockey should be played in the winter only, a group of aftermarket professionals have made it their duty to take to the ice each year and raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Slapshots for…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology “So this guy walks into the store . .” Activant to Award iPad for Funniest and Most Interesting Parts Counter Story
June 8, 2010 by
Auto Service World
Auto parts counter professionals can earn a chance to win a free Apple iPad by sharing their favourite stories about unusual and funny on-the-job selling experiences and entering the “Auto Parts Story” contest from Activant Solutions Inc.Now through June 11,…
News Auto Repair & Service “Spirit of NAPA” Award Goes to East Penn Manufacturing
February 9, 2009 by
Auto Service World
East Penn Manufacturing has received the “Spirit of NAPA” award from NAPA Auto Parts for the second consecutive year. “Despite a field filled with worthy nominations, East Penn Manufacturing clearly stood out from its peers,” said Bob Susor, president of…