Tag: Trade Groups

ASE Partners With Bogi Lateiner to Promote Automotive Careers

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has entered into a new partnership with Bogi Lateiner, the organization announced. The partnership aims to promote automotive career opportunities and ASE certification to women and underrepresented groups in the automotive industry, ASE representatives said. “Bogi Lateiner is one of the most recognizable figures in the industry. She… Continue reading ASE Partners With Bogi Lateiner to Promote Automotive Careers

SEMA Names New VP of Product Development, OEM Relations

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has named Mike Mohacsi as its new vice president of product development and OEM relations, the organization announced. In his new role, Mohacsi will oversee the SEMA Garages in Diamond Bar, California, and Detroit, Michigan. Mohacsi brings 30 years of experience in the automotive/powersports industry, including product development, testing,… Continue reading SEMA Names New VP of Product Development, OEM Relations

UNOH, Garage Gurus Renew Support of US Auto Tech National Championship

The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) and Garage Gurus have renewed their support of the U.S. Auto Tech National Championship (USATNC), which will return for its third year in 2023, contest officials announced. The competition offers two ways to enter. The first is the virtual Driven to Win quiz, where participants can test their total… Continue reading UNOH, Garage Gurus Renew Support of US Auto Tech National Championship

Beth Skove Joins AACF Board of Trustees

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has announced the election of Elizabeth (Beth) Skove to its board of trustees. Skove is senior marketing manager at Myers Industries and Myers Tire Supply. “Beth’s diverse background and extensive experience in the aftermarket will undoubtedly enrich our board discussions and bring valuable insights to our decision-making processes” said… Continue reading Beth Skove Joins AACF Board of Trustees

AllPro Distributing Named AAM Group Member of the Year

The AAM Group honored AllPro Distributing as its 2023 Member of the Year at the organization’s annual Membership Meeting earlier this month, the organization announced. Each year AAM makes this selection based on five key metrics: active participation, growth as a percentage, marketing participation, participation in group buys, and PRO rebates participation, the group said.… Continue reading AllPro Distributing Named AAM Group Member of the Year

AAM Group Recognizes Suppliers at Annual Meeting

The AAM Group presented awards to eight supplier partners at its recent annual Membership Meeting in Frisco, Texas, earlier this month, the organization announced. Highlighted by the Partnership and Group Impact Awards, the categories also included Data Quality, Fastest Growing, Manpower Excellence, Marketing Excellence, Product Innovation, Profit Generator and Shipping Excellence, AAM Group representatives said.… Continue reading AAM Group Recognizes Suppliers at Annual Meeting

AACF Announces New Board Members

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) recently announced the election of Andrew Johnson and Jim Merle to its board of trustees. Johnson brings more than 13 years of experience in the automotive industry in writing, marketing, and publishing to the AACF board, the organization said. He is currently an associate publisher in Endeavor Business Media’s… Continue reading AACF Announces New Board Members

Registration Opens for CAN Connect 2023

Custom Automotive Network (CAN) is Registration for CAN Connect 2023 is now open, the Custom Automotive Network announced. The annual conference is scheduled for Sept. 5-8 and will be held at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. According to event organizers, CAN Connect provides prescheduled private meetings with partners you want to meet with rather… Continue reading Registration Opens for CAN Connect 2023

ORBA Launches New Website

The Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), a non-profit organization that serves businesses and professionals in the off-road and OHV industry, has launched a redesigned website under a new domain, the organization announced. ORBA’s updated web presence—www.offroadbusiness.org—focuses on communicating ORBA’s mission, current and future projects, industry news and member business spotlights. The new website also features a… Continue reading ORBA Launches New Website

SEMA Cares Hosting Informational Webinar

SEMA Cares, the charity arm of SEMA, is hosting a webinar to help members discover different ways to get involved, the organization announced. Scheduled for May 23 at 11:30 a.m. PT, the webinar will include representatives from the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, Childhelp Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Victory Junction, SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Cares Hosting Informational Webinar

Applications Open for SEMA Show Featured Vehicle Display Program

Applications for the 2023 SEMA Show Featured Vehicle Display program are now open, show organizers said. Each exhibitor-sponsored vehicle accepted will also be featured in the SEMA Show app displaying the vehicle’s image, make, model, year, color, products used as part of the build, builder’s name and the name and booth number of the sponsoring… Continue reading Applications Open for SEMA Show Featured Vehicle Display Program

SEMA Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Inductees

Steve Ames of Ames Performance Engineering, John Iannotte of Kunzman & Associates, and Mitch Williams, who recently left StopTech Performance Brake Systems to join Rigid Industries, will join the SEMA Hall of Fame in 2023, the organization announced. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame honors trailblazers who have significantly enhanced and contributed to… Continue reading SEMA Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Inductees

SEMA California Rally Offers Chance to Lobby for Aftermarket

SEMA is inviting all SEMA-member companies based in California to register for its SEMA California Rally, the organization announced. The event, scheduled for June 8 in Sacramento, will provide an opportunity for SEMA-member companies to advocate on behalf of the automotive aftermarket industry with key lawmakers, the organization said. The rally will cover issues impacting… Continue reading SEMA California Rally Offers Chance to Lobby for Aftermarket