June 5, 2008
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The Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA) is gearing up for its Heavy Duty Brake Clinic on June 26 and 27. The clinic will be at the Holiday Inn Chalreston Airport and Convention Center in Charleston, S.C.

April 18, 2008
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Valvoline recently announced a scholarship program to aid students in pursuit of an automotive technical career.

April 4, 2008
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The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) has updated its slate of training for repair shop employees with management and technical training. On May 6, AASP-MN will host Alternative Fuels, presented by Jim Simnick, technical advisor, BP Global Fuels Technology. The course will be held from 6:30-9 p.m., at Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis.

March 28, 2008
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This year's National Hydrogen Association's (NHA) Annual Conference will feature near-to-market products in its Hydrogen Expo US. The conference is Sunday through Tuesday at the Sacramento Convention Center. Expo attendees will have the chance to see real-life applications of hydrogen technologies and to drive one of 15 hydrogen vehicles. On Monday, admission to Hydrogen Expo and participation in the Ride & Drive are free to the public.

March 25, 2008
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Quick Cable Corporation, a manufacturer of battery connectors, cables, battery accessories and battery safety products for commercial and industrial equipment, has released a three-minute corporate video that highlights the products, quality processes and markets served by the company. The video was produced by AVA Media Services.

March 19, 2008
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Permatex Inc. will introduce the 2008 edition of its new training initiative for student technicians during the 2008 National Automotive Technology Competition (NATC) finals, which will be held March 25 and 26, at the New York International Automobile Show in New York City.

March 14, 2008
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A hall dedicated entirely to rebuilding and reconditioning engines will be featured at Autopromotec, to be held in Bologna, Italy from May 20 to 24, 2009. The feature is the result of a renewed collaboration between Promotec and FIR (Italian Federation of Engine Rebuilders).

March 10, 2008
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The Permatex Professional Training Series shows technicians how to save time, money and prevent comebacks by choosing the right product for the job and applying it properly.

March 10, 2008
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R.L. O'Connor & Associates is packing this spring full of training options for technicians and services advisors. Training classes are online, and focus on increasing profits in today's repair shops. Training is put on through the company's Automotive Shop Management Academy and Service Advisor Academy divisions. One class, Technician Time Management, will provide methods to overcome the largest profit leak in the automotive repair industry: the sale of technician labor.
