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Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance creates internship program
June 15, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. and Northwood University have created a summer internship program for two students in Northwood’s Aftermarket Management Program. Mr. Arturo (A.J.) Rodriguez and Mr. Patrick Schmitter are the two candidates selected for participation in the program.

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Federal-Mogul Motorparts receives NCMA Award
June 15, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Federal-Motor Motorparts was presented with the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) President’s Award for electronic data excellence. This award was for the company’s integration of the FP Diesel product information into the NAPA Auto Parts PartsPRO II catalog. The award was

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Elgin named top supplier by Jasper Engines & Transmissions
June 12, 2015 by CARS Magazine

For the 14th consecutive year, Elgin Industries has been recognized as one of the premier suppliers to Jasper Engines & Transmissions, North America’s largest remanufacturer of gasoline and diesel powertrain and drivetrain components. Elgin manufactures a wide range of valvetrain

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Joseph Cantie joins Delphi board of directors
June 12, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Delphi Automotive announced that Joseph S. Cantie has joined its board of directors. Cantie is currently the executive vice president and chief financial officer of ZF TRW, a division of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a global automobile supplier. He served in these roles

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Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance convenes for summer meeting
June 12, 2015 by CARS Magazine

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance convened its summer meeting in Minneapolis at the Marriott City Center hotel last week. More than 250 individuals representing 51 shareholders’ companies joined with over 150 supplier channel partners, making it one of the largest such

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Transport Canada issues AIA an Equivalency Certificate #6690
June 10, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Transport Canada has issued the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada an Equivalency Certificate #6690 (Ren. 7). This will replace the former rendition of the certificate and is effective immediately. The new rendition of the certificate has been posted on

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Vehicle Service Group partners with Habitat for Humanity
June 9, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Vehicle Service Group (VSG) announced that it is partnering with Habitat for Humanity in its own Jefferson County for a 2015 sponsorship program. The sponsorship includes a monetary donation plus over 200 hours of direct labor provided by VSG employees

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SKF appoints new global director
June 8, 2015 by CARS Magazine

SKF announced that Hans Sjöström has been appointed the new global director of the SKF vehicle service market business unit. Sjöström is replacing Christer Cedervall who takes up the role as director of the industrial market demand chain & logistics

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Kristine Banton joins Marx Group
June 8, 2015 by CARS Magazine

The Marx Group and Marx Group Advisors have announced the addition of Kristine “Krisey” Banton to the position of executive assistant. In that role, Banton is not only responsible for supporting Tom Marx, president and CEO of The Marx Group

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NACE | CARS announces Detroit destination & technical tours
June 8, 2015 by CARS Magazine

The Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) and International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) have announced details for the destination tours in Detroit for 2015. These tours have been organized to provide attendees with the opportunity to visit some

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Better Business Bureau issues alert against Engine Shopper, LLC
June 5, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Repair shops in Canada are among those who have registered complaints against Engine Shopper, LLC, an online used auto parts business. The Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin (BBB) has issued an alert about Engine Shopper, LLC, which also uses or

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ALI launches new website
June 5, 2015 by CARS Magazine

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has launched a completely redesigned website. The new site brings together information lift buyers, owners and users need, including: The official directory of every ALI certified car, truck and vehicle lift, including certified accessories. An