New interactive touch screens will replace printed show floor maps at this year’s AAPEX showfloor.It will be easier than ever for attendees to locate exhibits and specific products and services on the show floor by using the new “You Are…
Digital Performance, Inc. (DPI) launched the newest version of its Web-based eCataloging software, Speedcat 4.0, which enables companies to easily create data that is compliant with evolving data standards and with distributors’ current requirements. “Without good data, it doesn’t matter…
The University of the Aftermarket “On-Demand” went live with an initial series of seven short-format courses covering aftermarket data standards. “On-Demand” represents a new industry training initiative utilizing advanced streaming video technology, University of the Aftermarket “On-Demand” programs are offered…
Internet giant Google unveiled a feature that allows users to translate documents into 42 languages when they install the latest version of the Google toolbar from www.toolbar.google.com. Customers of Mitchell 1’s OnDemand5.com will find this new tool particularity useful as…
The University of the Aftermarket has finalized the accreditation process for 26 business events that will take place during the 2009 AAPEX Show, Nov. 3-5 in Las Vegas.Industry professionals attending any of these sessions will be able to earn Continuing…
SEMA’s “Online Marketing Conference”, an intensive, day-long business marketing workshop to take place at the event, is set to be officially accredited by the University of the Aftermarket. Industry professionals attending the conference will be able to earn continuing education…
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada is seeking a director to head a new project overseeing the delivery of I-CAR training in Canada. I-CAR is a well established not-for-profit organization that develops and delivers technical training for the collision…
Activant Solutions, which invented the aftermarket “eCat” in 1984 and has continued to expand this vital research tool’s features and benefits ever since, is marking the anniversary through an employee celebration and a series of industry initiatives that will be…
The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) Concept vehicle made its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the third-generation Prius, the PHV Concept expands Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, utilizing first generation lithium-ion battery technology and…
Natural Resources Minister Lisa Raitt attended the grand opening of GreenField Ethanol’s new plant in Johnstown, Ontario, which is expected to produce up to 200 million litres of ethanol each year. GreenField Ethanol is Canada’s leading ethanol producer, and the…
Starting September 3, consumers turning in 15-year-old (or older) vehicles for recycling will get up to $3,000 toward the purchase of a new vehicle from the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, announced the company. Ford’s scrappage program builds on…
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