TIA’s OTR conference adds break-out sessions
BOWIE, Md. (Feb. 3, 2012) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) Off-The-Road (OTR) Tire Conference has added a new component to its upcoming event...

Feds seeking tire fuel efficiency comments
SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 3, 2012) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is scheduled to hold a public workshop today in San Francisco to gather...

ASA urges Houston members to oppose shop licensing ordinance
HOUSTON (Feb. 2, 2012) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking its Houston-area members to write the Houston city council and Mayor Annise D. Parker to oppose...

ASA opens voting for 2012 board elections
COLLEYVILLE, Texas (Feb. 2, 2012) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has opened voting in the election of members for its...

Louisiana dealers’ annual tradeshow/convention March 1-3
NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 2, 2012) — The Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Association (LITDA) will hold its annual convention and tradeshow March 1-3 at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans.

Utah bill would abolish vehicle safety inspections
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 30, 2012) — Utah has followed Hawaii in the introduction of a bill in the state legislature that would abolish...

N.J. auto service group announces trade show seminars
NEPTUNE, N.J. (Jan. 30, 2012) — The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) is preparing a slate...

SEMA opposes Vermont exhaust system bill
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2012) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is opposing legislation in Vermont that would...

AAIA’s Engine Repower Council rebranded
BETHESDA, Md. (Jan. 25, 2012) — The Engine Repower Council, a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), has changed its name to...

Two heavy duty aftermarket associations join forces
LAS VEGAS (Jan. 24, 2012) — Two major heavy duty aftermarket associations, the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network and...

TIA, Tiremetrix launch enhanced TPMS Manager software
BOWIE, Md. (Jan. 24, 2012) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) and Tiremetrix L.C.C. have launched an enhanced version of...

AAIA ‘Green Story’ video wins Platinum AVA Award
BETHESDA, Md. (Jan. 23, 2012) — The “Green Story,” a video produced by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), has won a...

ASRW issues call for presentations for 2012 conference
NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 20, 2012) — Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) 2012 has issued a call for presentations from industry...

Counterfeit auto parts among goods seized by U.S. Customs — SEMA
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2012) — Counterfeit automotive parts were among a growing number of items seized...

Registration opens for NCMA conference
LAS VEGAS (Jan. 20, 2012) — Registration has opened for the 39th Annual Knowledge Exchange conference of the National Catalog...

Senators, public health associations take opposing stands on emissions rules
WASHINGTON (Jan. 19, 2012) — Six U.S. senators have written the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asking the agency to abandon...

N.C. dealers to induct 2 into hall of fame
RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2012) — The North Carolina Tire Dealers Association (NCTDA) will induct two tire industry veterans...

Upcoming northeast auto services show doing social media promos
SECAUCUS, N.J. (Jan. 17, 2012) — With the Northeast 2012 Automotive Services Show approaching, show organizers are taking to social media...

Gary Player course to handle overflow at TIA OTR conference golf tourney
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2012) — The Gary Player Signature Course at the Westin Mission Hills North in Rancho Mirage will be the overflow golf course...

AutoInc. selects top 10 auto repair websites
COLLEYVILLE, Texas (Jan. 12, 2012) — The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) AutoInc. publication has selected its Top 10 Automotive Repair Websites for...

Luckett named to Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees
TEQUESTA, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2012) — Scott Luckett, vice president of technology standards for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry...

TIA, WCTDA schedule tire tech training in Saskatchewan
REGINA, Saskatchewan (Jan. 10, 2012) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) and the Western Canada Tire Dealers (WCTDA) are joining to schedule...

MAP creates UICS training module
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Jan. 6, 2012) — The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) has created a new training module for...

ASA updates logo
COLLEYVILLE, Texas (Jan. 5, 2012) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has released a revamped logo.

MACS, SAE advise checking for refrigerant contamination
LANSDALE, Pa. (Jan. 5, 2012) — The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) is advising all industries using refrigerant R-134a …

RMA’s ‘Phillip the Tire’ running for president
WASHINGTON (Jan. 4, 2012) — In a major announcement coming fast on the heels of the just-concluded GOP Iowa caucuses, Phillip the Tire...

SEMA seeks scholarship applicants
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2012) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is accepting…

ASA alerts Maine members to vehicle inspection bill
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 3, 2012) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has posted on its website information on a proposed bill …

RTA adds members
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (Dec. 29, 2011) — The Retread Tire Association (RTA) has added eight members.

N.J. automotive group to hold ‘boot camp’
NEPTUNE, N.J. (Dec. 28, 2011) — The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will offer …

Right to Repair on Mass. 2012 ballot
BETHESDA, Md. (Dec. 27, 2011) — The Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition has gained more than enough signatures to place a…

TIA nets training tour sponsors
BOWIE, Md. (Dec. 22, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced 21 corporate sponsors for the 2012 Certified Automotive…

Cindy Tursi, former N.J. auto service group exec director, dies
BRANCHBURG, N.J. (Dec. 21, 2011) — Cynthia M. Novacek Tursi, former executive director of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers...

Brodsky to address Ontario gravel assoc. gathering
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (Dec. 20, 2011) — Harvey Brodsky, managing director of the Retread Tire Association (RTA), will address…

TIA sets dates for 2012 CTS instructor classes
BOWIE, Md. (Dec. 15, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has released its schedule of dates for Certified Commercial Tire Service...

AAPEX 2011 boosts attendance
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (Dec. 14, 2011) —– Attendance at the 2011 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), held Nov. 1-3 in Las Vegas, increased...

Feb. 6 is deadline for Michelin/TIA scholarship applications
BOWIE, Md. (Dec. 13, 2011) — Feb. 6 is the deadline for eligible students to apply for the 2012...

Ward joins aftermarket association’s board
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Dec. 12, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast (AAAS) Inc. recently appointed Joe Ward …

Taylor, Lengyel to speak at TIA OTR Conference
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2011) — Maurice “Morry” Taylor Jr., chairman and CEO of Titan International Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the Tire Industry Associaton´s...

Transmission show to be held in Dallas
DALLAS (Dec. 9, 2011) — Showpower, the Transmission/Undercar Expo, will meet March 29-31 …

Automotive Lift Institute elects directors, officers
CORTLAND, N.Y. (Dec. 6, 2011) — The Automotive Lift Association Inc. held elections to its board of directors …

AAIA opens online registration for legislative summit
WASHINGTON (Dec. 2, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has opened online registration for the 2012 Aftermarket Legislative…

Registration opens for TDAC convention
QUEBEC CITY (Dec. 2, 2011) — Canada’s tire dealer associations are preparing for the quadrennial Tire Dealers Association of Canada (TDAC) national convention …

U.S. trucking tonnage up in October
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 23, 2011) — The volume of tonnage shipped by truck in the U.S. rose 5.7 percent in October...

Small biz Saturday this weekend
BOWIE, Md. (Nov. 21, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is offering some suggestions to dealers preparing for “Small Business...

TCS first subscriber to TIA TPMS Database
BOWIE, Md. (Nov. 17, 2011) — Software developer TCS Technologies has become the first subscriber to the Tire Industry Association’s...

ATA lauds fed report on truck safety gains
ARLINGTON, Va. (Nov. 17, 2011) — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) heralded a new report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) showing...

Warehouse assn. names officers
BETHESDA, Md. (Nov. 16, 2011) — The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) has elected new officers and a board of governors at the group’s...

Hungarian tire makers set up federation
BUDAPEST, Hungary (Nov. 11, 2011) — Seven tire manufacturing and distribution companies in Hungary have established their own federation...

AIA honors Kadrich, three others in 2011 AIA People Awards
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 11, 2011) — Lee Kadrich, retired vice president-government affairs and trade for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), was one of four individuals honored for service to...

TRIB adds four new board members
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Nov. 8, 2011) — The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) has selected four new members to its board of directors...

Michelin, TIA award 3 scholarships (Update)
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 7, 2011) — Michelin North America Inc. and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) have chosen three high school seniors...

TB EDITORIAL: TIA training focus good for dealers
AKRON (Nov. 7, 2011) — For the Tire Industry Association (TIA), 2012 under incoming President Larry Brandt’s leadership will be “training, training and more training.”

SEMA names hottest vehicle models
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 3, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the top vehicles in its second annual SEMA Awards.

TIA to hold national ATS training tour
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 3, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is planning …

TIA offers TPMS Relearn Chart data for POS—UPDATE
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 1, 2011) — In addition to offering a new 2011 version of its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Relearn Chart, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) also is making it available as...

TIA’s Brandt promises ‘training, training and more training’
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 1, 2011) — The watchword for the coming year under new Tire Industry Association (TIA) President Larry Brandt’s...

AMRA, MAP introduce new boards at Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2011) — The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) and its Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) introduced their new boards of directors...

TIA issues 2011 TPMS Relearn Chart
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has released the newest version of its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Relearn Chart...

Tech network sets membership record
BREA, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2011) — The International Automotive Technicians’ Network (iATN) has exceeded …

ASRW show sees boost in attendance, transactions
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 27, 2011) — Attendance at the recent Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) in Orlando was up by...

For Berra, 2011 a ‘fun’ year as TIA’s president
ST. LOUIS—Although 2011 has been, in a lot of respects, a painful year for many as far as the economy goes, it was a fun year to be president of the Tire Industry Association (TIA). At least that’s Mike Berra Jr.’s take on his stint as the association’s president.

Ohio tire/automotive group to hold 2012 meeting at ITEC
AKRON (Oct. 25, 2011) — The Ohio Tire & Automotive Association (OTAA) will hold its 2012 annual meeting in conjunction with the International Tire Exhibition & Conference...

AAIA names ‘Head of the Class’ winners
BETHESDA, Md. (Oct. 24, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has named the recipients of its inaugural Head...

SEMA panel to discuss Web buying habits
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2011) — Consumers’ changing shopping habits, vis-a-vis the specialty automotive equipment business, will be...

RTA sends ‘open letter’ to Aussie prime minister, parliament
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2011) — In an effort to drum up more support for retreading in the land down under, the Retread Tire Association...

TB EDITORIAL: Retreading’s two ‘voices’ coexisting
AKRON (Oct. 24, 2011) — A funny thing happened in the year since Harvey Brodsky was let go as managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB).

TIA’s TirePAC holding fundraisers at upcoming expo
BOWIE, Md. (Oct. 24, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association Political Action Committee (TirePAC) will hold a number of fundraising activities...

TIA expands ‘Green@Noon’ sessions at expo
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 20, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is expanding its list of educational seminars at the Global Tire Expo...

Cook named TIA director of communications
BOWIE, Md. (Oct. 19, 2011) — Mark Cook has been named director of communications for the Tire Industry Association.

AAIA announces ‘Impact Award’ winners
BETHESDA, Md. (Oct. 14, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is honoring four aftermarket professionals …

AMRA/MAP meeting sets record
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Oct. 13, 2011) — The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) and the Motorist Assurance Program’s (MAP) recent Technical Committee meeting …

CABA taps Donohue executive director
PASADENA, Md. (Oct 13, 2011) — The Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) has named automotive aftermarket veteran…

AAIA: shops recycle majority of used engine oil
BETHESDA, Md. (Oct. 12, 2011) — A study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) indicates engine oil is recycled by...

TIA to NHTSA: Implement tire fuel efficiency consumer info program now
BOWIE, Md. (Oct. 12, 2011) — Saying five years is too long for consumers to wait, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) has submitted comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

AAIA urges passage of free trade agreements
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (Oct. 10, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is encouraging…

SEMA receives grant to support export efforts
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2011) — The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded the Specialty Equipment Market Association...

NATEF names Serratore to succeed retiring Kersten
LEESBURG, Va. (Oct. 7, 2011) — Bill Kersten, president of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), plans...

SEMA to auction Hurst-built Dodges for scholarship fund
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2011) — Hurst Shifters, Street Scene Equipment Inc., Dodge and the Specialty Equipment...

RTA signs up 200th member
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2011) — The Retread Tire Association (RTA) signed up its 200th member...

SEMA board proposes to reduce its size
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Board of Directors recently approved a motion…

AAPEX to feature 30 education sessions
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (Sept. 29, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) will hold 30 education sessions at this year´s show in Las Vegas.

TB EDITORIAL: Cost of training well worth it
AKRON (Sept. 28, 2011) — Few would disagree about the importance of training, yet it still provokes some business owners to...

TIA’s board gets new members
BOWIE, Md. (Sept. 21, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced the results of its 2011 Board of Directors election...

AAIA names regulatory, government affairs senior vp
BETHESDA, Md. (Sept. 20, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has appointed Sheryl Wilkerson...

SEMA to showcase vehicle technology at 2011 expo
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) will set up a Vehicle…

TIA hits sales record with ATS training program
BOWIE, Md. (Sept. 16, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) said it has achieved record sales with its new...

Deadline nears to register for MATDA golf outing
HESSTON, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2011) — The Mid-America Tire Dealers Association (MATDA) will hold its annual fundraising golf tournament …

ASA to relocate headquarters
BEDFORD, Texas (Sept. 13, 2011) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will move its headquarters to Colleyville, Texas, in late October.

TRIB supports Trucker Buddy in triathalon
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Sept. 13, 2011) — The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) raised more than …

TRIB launches YouTube channel, dedicated video page
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (Sept. 8, 2011) — The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) has launched…

ASA to move ASRW in 2012
NEW ORLEANS (Sept. 7, 2011) — In 2012 Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) will move to the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced.

Chip Foose to design WD-40/SEMA Cares project vehicle
SAN DIEGO (Sept. 2, 2011) — Iconic hot rod designer Chip Foose will design and manage the building of this year’s WD-40/SEMA Cares…

Tire Society to hold 2012 meeting with ITEC
AKRON (Aug. 31, 2011) — The Tire Society plans to hold its 2012 annual conference on tire science and technology...

ASA of Illinois holding Chicago conference
CHICAGO (Aug. 29, 2011) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) of Illinois’ 2011 Chicago Automotive Networking (C.A.N) Conference is scheduled for...

GM tire/wheel specialist to keynote Tire Society event
AKRON (Aug. 24, 2011) — Terrence Connolly, head of General Motors Co.’s suspension, chassis structure and fastening engineering groups, will keynote…

Brodsky to speak at India tire conference
CHENNAI, India (Aug. 24, 2011) — Harvey Brodsky, managing director of the Retread Tire Association (RTA), will be a featured speaker at…

Multi-Shop Operator Symposium at ASRW
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2011) — The Multi-Shop Operator (MSO) Symposium, a new event intended to be held annually, will make its debut...

N.J. dealer association to host forum
MATAWAN, N.J. (Aug. 22, 2011) — The New Jersey State Tire Dealers Association (NJSTDA) will hold a dinner meeting and a “State of the Tire Industry Forum” featuring…

RTA adds new members
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2011) — The Retread Tire Association (RTA) has added…

Engine auction to benefit SEMA scholarships
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2011) — Legendary engine builder Ed Pink, along with Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) member company performance parts manufacturers, will build a project engine…

TIA, biz groups oppose EPA ozone plans
BOWIE, Md. (Aug. 18, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has joined…

ASRW schedules industry forum
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 17, 2011) — The second annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) Industry Forum and Reception has been scheduled for…

Registration opens for AAIA Town Hall in Vegas
BETHESDA, Md. (Aug 10, 2011) — Online registration is open for the 2011 AAIA Town Hall, which will be held 7 a.m. Wed., Nov. 2 during Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.

Social media expert Chris Brogan to headline ASRW general session
DALLAS (Aug. 9, 2011) — Social media marketing expert Chris Brogan will be the keynote speaker at the opening general session at this year´s Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) in Orlando, Fla.

AAIA Town Hall to feature 3 industry analysts
BETHESDA, Md. (Aug. 3, 2011) — Three automotive aftermarket analysts will present the latest financial, industry and consumer trends, insight and analysis at the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) Town Hall at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas this fall.

SEMA Show exhibitors to identify ‘hottest’ vehicles
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 29, 2011) — Exhibitors at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas will have a chance to identify the “hottest” vehicle platforms, with the winning models earning SEMA Awards.

TIA launches monthly gov’t relations update feature
BOWIE, Md. (July 29, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has launched its Government Relations State Legislative Update, a list of legislation of interest to tire dealers that is free to TIA members.

RTA to make presentation on retreads to Colo. transit group
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (July 25, 2011) — Harvey Brodsky, managing director of the Retread Tire Association (RTA), will make a presentation at the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA)/CDOT conference, which will be held in Steamboat Springs, Colo., Wednesday, Sept. 7.

MAP schedules 5th annual Brake Safety Awareness Week for Aug. 20-28
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (July 22, 2011) — The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association has scheduled its fifth annual Brake Safety Awareness Week for Aug. 20-28.

SEMA sends out alert urging members to help save Bonneville Salt Flats
SALT LAKE CITY (July 22, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has issued a SEMA Action Network Alert urging its members to aid in the effort to save Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats.

AAIA Factbook features top 20 retail distribution firms for first time
BETHESDA, Md. (July 22, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has released its 2012 Digital Aftermarket Factbook, which features a breakdown of the top 20 companies in the retail distribution market — the first time the Factbook has offered that feature.

SEMA awards $112,000 in scholarships
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 21, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is providing scholarships totaling $112,000 to 68 individuals through its SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Aftermarket Foundation adds 3 board members
TEQUESTA, Fla. (July 18, 2011) — The Aftermarket Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping industry members and their families, has elected three new members to its board.

California tire dealer associations complete merger
FOSTER CITY, Calif. (July 15, 2011) — A merger between the two California northern and southern regional tire dealer associations recently received approval from the state and is now complete.

Automotive Service & Repair Week registrations more than double
DALLAS (July 15, 2011) — Attendee registration for the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2011 Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) has more than doubled, with overall registration for the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) tracking 163 percent ahead of last year.

AAIA accepting nominations for 2nd annual Impact Award
BETHESDA, Md. (July 15, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is now accepting nominations for its 2nd annual “Impact Award: Four for the Future.”

Business confidence index shows economic confidence decline
BETHESDA, Md. (July 14, 2011) — Results of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) and Northwood University’s May 2011 joint Business Confidence Index showed the number of aftermarket business leaders who were more confident — slightly or significantly — about the state of the economy over the next 12 months decreased by about half compared with April’s results.

TRIB to exhibit at FedFleet 2011
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (July 14, 2011) — The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) will be an exhibitor at the 11th National Motor Vehicle and Aviation Training and Exposition (FedFleet 2011) July 26-28 in Orlando, Fla.

SEMA endorses certification program for business owners, managers
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 14, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has endorsed a new certification program available through the California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) to help business owners and professionals boost their knowledge of the automotive aftermarket.

Auto shop towels can contain toxic metals, study says
WASHINGTON (July 14, 2011) — Even when washed, towels in auto repair shops can carry dangerous concentrations of toxic metals, oil and grease, according to a study by Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.

AAIA elects new Executive Committee, board members
BETHESDA, Md. (July 13, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has elected new Executive Committee officers and board members for 2011-2012.

TIA announces 2011 board candidates
BOWIE, Md. (July 11, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced 11 candidates for six positions on its 2011 board of directors.

TIA opens online registration for OTR conference
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (July 8, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has opened online registration for the 2012 TIA OTR Conference, to be held Feb. 15-18 at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage.

Bosch’s Wilkes elected chairman of AASA/MEMA Brake Manufacturers Council
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (July 7, 2011) — Bob Wilkes, director of product development for Bosch Brake Components L.L.C. in Chicago, has been elected 2011-2012 chairman of the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).

Baer Brake co-founder Todd Gartshore dies
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (July 7, 2011) — Todd Gartshore, co-founder and vice president of marketing for Baer Brake Systems who joined the company in 1994, died June 26.

TRIB to participate in Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (July 7, 2011) — The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) will have a booth at the Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo in Panama City, Panama, July 20-23.

8 more firms join RTA
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (July 7, 2011) — The Retread Tire Association (RTA) has added eight companies to its membership rolls.

SEMA overhauls show website
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 7, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has redesigned its annual trade show’s website, the first overhaul of the site in nearly 10 years.

Tennessee tire dealers’ convention coming to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 6, 2011) — The Tennessee Tire Dealers Association (TTDA) will hold its annual convention, Aug. 12-13 at the Nashville Hilton in the city’s downtown area.

TRIB to increase number of board positions
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (July 5, 2011) — The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) said it plans to increase the size of its current board of directors to 16 directors from 12.

SEMA enhances online education institute business courses
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (June 29, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has revamped and expanded its SEMA Educational Institute (SEI) eLearning Center business resource curriculum, offering members access to more than 200 business courses.

TRIB’s Stevens to compete in Nation’s Triathon Sept. 11
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (June 28, 2011) — David Stevens, managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB), will compete in the Nation’s Triathlon in Washington Sept. 11 in support of Trucker Buddy International.

SEMA Business Technology Symposium kicking off in July
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (June 24, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) will kick off its annual Business Technology Symposium July 27 at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, Calif.

RTA sends ‘open letter’ to Canadian prime minister, parliament promoting retreads
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (June 24, 2011) — As a pitch on behalf of its Canadian retreader members, the Retread Tire Association (RTA) has sent an “open letter” to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and members of the country’s Parliament expounding the benefits of using retreaded tires on government vehicles.

Texas passes street rod, custom vehicle law with SEMA’s help
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (June 24, 2011) — Prodded by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the Texas legislature has approved, and the state’s governor has signed into law, a bill favorable to street rod and custom vehicle owners.

RTA adds 11 more members
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (June 22, 2011) — The Retread Tire Association (RTA) has bolstered its membership again with the addition of 11 companies and associations.

RMA enlists NASCAR driver Keselowski for ‘Be Tire Smart’ radio spots
WASHINGTON (June 21, 2011) — Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Dodge Challenger for Penske Racing in NASCAR’s Nationwide series, is featured in two of four radio public service announcements produced by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) reminding drivers to “Be Tire Smart.”

Missouri tire dealer association assisting tornado victims
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (June 21, 2011) — The Missouri Tire Industry Association’s (MTIA) board of directors has created the MTIA Joplin Tornado Relief Fund and is raising money to benefit tire dealership victims of the destructive May 22 Joplin twister.

SEMA urges California members to support CARB reform bill
SACRAMENTO (June 21, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is urging its California members to contact members of the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee in support of California Senate Bill 135, which would require that at least one member of California´s 11-member Air Resources Board (CARB) be the current owner of a small business.

TIA board elects Ore. dealer Ken Brown secretary
BOWIE, Md. (June 20, 2011) — Ken Brown, manager and owner of Alan Brown Tire Center, Newport, Ore., has been elected secretary of the board of directors of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), putting him in line to become TIA president in 2013.

SEMA unveils new board of directors
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (June 20, 2011) — Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group has been elected chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and will join five newly elected board members who will lead the trade group in its 2011–2012 term.

SEMA Show expands products showcase
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (June 15, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is upgrading the New Products Showcase section of its trade show this fall in Las Vegas with more floor space, a bigger and more comprehensive display, and what it says will be “greater product promotion through both traditional and social media outlets.”

Four biz groups join fight against Mass. right-to-repair bill
BOSTON (June 15, 2011) — Four Massachusetts business associations have joined with auto makers and other groups in opposition to the latest version of the state’s Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act.

Retread Tire Association adds 10 members
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (June 14, 2011) — The Retread Tire Association (RTA) has added 10 member companies and organizations to its rolls.

Ohio tire and service shop owner Jim Seibert dies
FAIRFIELD, Ohio (June 9, 2011) — Jim Seibert, owner of Jim Seibert’s Automotive in Fairfield, died June 8.

TIA selects Cosmopolitan Hotel as home base for Global Tire Expo
LAS VEGAS (June 8, 2011) — The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas will be the host hotel for the 2011 Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA trade show this fall.

AAIA’s Northup named AWDA executive director
BETHESDA, Md. (June 8, 2011) — Larry Northup, senior director-member relations for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), has been named to the additional position of executive director of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), an AAIA segment.

ASA, auto makers alliance testify against Pa. Right to Repair bill
HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 7, 2011) — Representatives of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) testified against the Pennsylvania version of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act at a joint committee hearing of the Pennsylvania legislature.

Sullivan Tire shows off Stanley Cup
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (June 6, 2011) — Sullivan Tire & Auto Service displayed the National Hockey League’s famed Stanley Cup at its booth during the New England Tire & Service Association trade show in Uncasville, April 15-16.

TIA issues Best Practices for lead wheel weight transition
BOWIE, Md. (June 3, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association has issued an Environmental Best Practices document for TIA members to help them transition away from lead wheel weights, the association announced.

TIA, Michelin create truck tire safety video for Tire Safety Week
GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 3, 2011) — To celebrate National Tire Safety Week June 5-11, Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) have collaborated on a comprehensive truck tire safety training video for fleet operators, tire shop managers and maintenance technicians.

Tire Business to offer social media Q&A session
AKRON (June 1, 2011) — Whether you want to know how to start a Facebook account, how to make your company rank higher in Google´s search results, or how to get free branding through social media,and Tire Business can help you get there.

Bob Malerba dies at age 64 after battling cancer
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (May 31, 2011) — Former Tire Industry Association (TIA) President and longtime independent tire dealer Robert “Bob” Malerba died May 30 in hospice care in Wallingford after battling cancer for the past two years.

ASA teams with Demandforce to offer members online biz apps
BEDFORD, Texas (May 31, 2011) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and website firm Demandforce Inc. have teamed up to offer ASA members online business applications.

WCTD sets June dates for TPMS training course
SURREY, British Columbia (May 31, 2011) — The Western Canada Tire Dealers (WCTD) will hold an Advanced Tire Pressure Maintenance System (TPMS) Training Course June 21-22 in Surrey.

SEMA working with groups to combat online sales of counterfeit goods
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (May 26, 2011) — With online piracy a growing problem, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is collaborating with the Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy (CACP), U.S. Chamber of Commerce, labor organizations, large employers and small businesses to support legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate to help shut down rogue websites that sell counterfeit goods.

TIA: 100% board participation in TirePAC fundraising effort
BOWIE, Md. (May 25, 2011) — For the first time in the organization’s history, all board members of the Tire Industry Association (TIA) have contributed to TirePAC, the trade group’s political action committee.

Alabama dealer association to award scholarships
TRINITY, Ala. (May 25, 2011) — The Alabama Tire Dealers Association (ATDA) will honor seven scholarship winners from among its members at its annual banquet June 11.

TIA, TRIB expand disaster relief website
BOWIE, Md. (May 20, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) and the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) have expanded their recently launched “Treads of Care” website to include disaster recovery information related to tornado and flood damage in the southern U.S.

SEMA’s annual market report available online
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (May 13, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s annual “SEMA 2011 Market Report,” which provides an overview of where the specialty-equipment market stood at the end of 2010, is now available online.

ASRW 2011 opens hotel registrations
DALLAS (May 5, 2011) — Housing has opened for attendees and exhibitors planning to participate in Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) 2011.

CABA reorganizes management team
PASADENA, Md. (May 2, 2011) — The Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) is reorganizing its management staff in response to Executive Director Skip Potter’s resignation.

TIA accepting nominations for 2011 Hall of Fame
BOWIE, Md. (May 2, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will accept nominations for its 2011 Tire Industry Hall of Fame between May 3 and July 5.

Va. Automotive Association presents service awards
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 2, 2011) — The Virginia Automotive Association (VAA) recognized some individuals for their service during its annual convention and trade show held April 8-10 at the Marriott Hotel in Williamsburg.

Sullivan Tire features Stanley Cup winner at NETSA trade show
NORWELL, Mass. (April 29, 2011) — Participating in the recent New England Tire & Service Association’s (NETSA) trade show, Sullivan Tire Co. Inc. featured National Hockey League (NHL) legend Derek Sanderson at its booth, along with his Stanley Cup trophy.

Rubber Association of Canada schedules Tire and Rubber Summit in June
KING CITY, Ontario (April 29, 2011) — June 16 and 17 are the dates for the Tire and Rubber Summit and general meeting sponsored by the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), scheduled for the Kingbridge Conference Centre and Institute in King City.

Oregon bill to limit suspension/tire alterations DOA
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (April 29, 2011) — A bill in the Oregon Legislature opposed by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) that the trade group said would have “severely limited vehicle suspension, body lift and wheel/tire alterations” has died without committee consideration.

ASRW, Muscle Car Network of Fla. partner for fall trade show
DALLAS (April 26, 2011) — Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) has formed a partnership with the Muscle Car Network of Florida to display some of the group’s vehicles at the ASRW’s trade shows this fall.

Obama signs 1099 reporting repeal into law; trade groups applaud action (update)
WASHINGTON (April 15, 2011) — Following a vote by Congress last week to repeal the 1099 reporting requirement included in last year’s healthcare law, President Barack Obama signed the legislation into law April 14.

Aftermarket group opposes Florida auto repair bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (April 14, 2011) — The Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast (AAAS) is opposing a proposed Florida bill that would deregulate auto repair shops.

ASA´s annual biz meeting in D.C. May 9-11
BEDFORD, Texas (April 14, 2011) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold its annual business meeting May 9-11 at the Gaylord National hotel in the Washington, D.C., area.

TIA to release latest TPMS training program April 30
BOWIE, Md. (April 11, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is releasing its Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) training program April 30 to address the service needs of a wide range of vehicles.

TIA applauds senate vote to repeal healthcare 1099 reporting provision
BOWIE, Md. (April 6, 2011) — Saying good riddance to a “burdensome and costly” stipulation, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) applauded the U.S. Senate’s passing April 5, by a vote of 87-12, H.R. 4 — the “Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011.”

University of Aftermarket offers online courses
MIDLAND, Mich. (April 6, 2011) — The University of the Aftermarket said it is accepting registrations from industry professionals for 12 new online distance learning courses.

ASA opposes Fla. bill deregulating auto repair shop registrations
WASHINGTON (April 6, 2011) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging its members in Florida to oppose a state bill that would deregulate auto repair facilities.

RMA offering tire repair guidelines for download
WASHINGTON (April 6, 2011) — The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) is offering its industry guidelines for passenger and light truck tire repair in a free downloadable format from its website.

Senate repeals healthcare bill’s 1099 form for small biz
WASHINGTON (April 5, 2011) — The U.S. Senate this afternoon passed a bill to repeal the IRS Form 1099 reporting provision required in last year’s healthcare law for small businesses, and the measure now awaits action by President Barack Obama, who has shown support for its repeal.

‘Service bay of the future’ on aftermarket symposium agenda
CHICAGO (April 5, 2011) — Marketing to female customers, the service bay of the future and the changing face of the aftermarket are three key topics on tap at the 2011 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) being held in Chicago May 18-19.

BREAKING NEWS: TIA’s Fiore leaves; Littlefield to assume lobbyist duties
BOWIE, Md. (April 5, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is reorganizing and downsizing after losing two staff members this week.

ASA urges members to oppose Hawaii bill weakening vehicle inspection law
HONOLULU (April 1, 2011) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging its members in Hawaii to contact their state legislators in opposition to Senate Bill 1416, which would change the state’s vehicle inspection program to require inspections every three years instead of every two.

ASA members eligible for insurance dividends
BEDFORD, Texas (April 1, 2011) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) said members who carry workers’ compensation coverage through Meadowbrook Insurance Group and who meet eligibility requirements will receive a dividend this year for participating in the ASA Group Program.

U.S. trucking activity rose 4.2% in February
WASHINGTON (March 23, 2011) — The nation’s trucking industry shipped 4.2-percent more goods in February than in February 2010, but the volume fell somewhat from the strong January level, according to the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) latest monthly report.

TRIB issues updated retread practices document
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (March 23, 2011) — The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) has issued the latest version of “Industry Recommended Practices for Tire Retreading & Tire Repairing.”

Trade groups file petition with EPA for continued E10 fuel availability
WASHINGTON (March 23, 2011) — Auto, marine, motorcycle, outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft and snowmobile groups filed a petition today asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure the continued sale and availability of gasoline blends of no greater than 10 percent ethanol (E10) for the 400 million engine products in use in the U.S.

2 longtime Dem, GOP pols to address Aftermarket Legislative Summit
WASHINGTON (March 23, 2011) — Ed Gillespie and Terry McAuliffe, two renowned political strategists from the opposite sides of the aisle, will address the 2011 Aftermarket Legislative Summit in Washington June 20.

TIA opens 2012 OTR Conference registration
BOWIE, Md. (March 22, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has begun the registration process for its 2012 OTR Conference, Feb. 15-18 at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

SEMA Show exhibitor applications available
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (March 22, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is accepting applications from companies interested in exhibiting at this fall’s SEMA Show.

N.C. dealer association opposes ending state inspections
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 18, 2011) — The North Carolina Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association has joined the Automotive Service Association in opposing the proposed abolishment of the state’s vehicle safety inspection program.

Industry groups sponsoring fifth conference on rubberized asphalt this fall
AUSTIN, Texas (March 17, 2011) — Trade associations from the rubber and asphalt industries are joining to sponsor the 5th National Conference on Rubber Modified Asphalt, scheduled for Nov. 3-4 at the Sheraton Austin Hotel in Austin.

Phase 1 of new TRIB website launched
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (March 15, 2011) — The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) has launched phase one of its redesigned website.

SEMA seeking Hall of Fame nominations
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (March 11, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame until March 16.

TIA to hold 2012-13 OTR events in Calif., Puerto Rico
DORAL, Fla. (March 9, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will hold its 2012 Off-The-Road Conference in Rancho Mirage, Calif., and the 2013 conference in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

TIA accepting nominations for board until April 11
BOWIE, Md. (March 8, 2011) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is accepting nominations until 5 p.m. EDT April 11 for TIA members to serve on the association’s 2011-2012 board of directors.

SEMA collaborates with Middle East regulators
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (March 4, 2011) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and officials with the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) have signed a memo of understanding (MoU) that recognizes the growing importance of the specialty equipment market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

IITDA names new executive vp
INDIANAPOLIS (July 30, 2007) — The Indiana-Illinois Tire Dealers Association (IITDA) has named Ken McCune executive vice president, replacing John Buettner, who retired. Mr. McCune recently...

ASA launches health plan
BEDFORD, Texas (July 30, 2007) — The Automotive Industry Health Insurance Trust (A-HIT), a new health insurance trust plan, is now available to Automotive Service Association (ASA) members in...

SEMA members well represented
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 30, 2007) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) reported that, for the first time ever, SEMA-member companies are represented in each U.S. Congressional...

NETSA changes prez, treasurer
YARMOUTH, Maine (May 21, 2007) — The New England Tire & Service Association (NETSA) elected Jim Melvin Jr. president and Matt Lewis treasurer during its April 13-15 convention and trade show at...

Texas dealers tap Pugh president
AUSTIN, Texas (May 21, 2007) — The Texas Tire Dealers Association (TTDA) elected Wyatt Pugh as president during its April convention at the J.W. Marriott in Houston. Mr. Pugh succeeds former...

TIA releases fall training schedule
BOWIE, Md. (May 21, 2007) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced its 2007 fall training schedule for Automotive Tire Service (ATS) and Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Certified...

NETSA holding April show
YARMOUTH, Maine (March 26, 2007) — The New England Tire & Service Association (NETSA) will hold its annual convention and trade show April 13-15 at the Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in...

ASA offers online registration
BEDFORD, Texas (March 26, 2007) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has opened online registration for its annual convention, May 3-5 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center...

SEMA seeking scholarship applications
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (March 26, 2007) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is accepting applications for its SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund for students and recent graduates...

OTDA, Automechanika pair up
TORONTO, Ontario (March 26, 2007) — The Ontario Tire Dealers Association (OTDA) will hold its annual trade show and conference Sept. 26-28 in Toronto in conjunction with the recently announced...

AAIA launches Asian Initiative
LAS VEGAS (Feb. 12, 2007) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is launching an Asian Initiative that includes hosting the Asian Automotive Aftermarket Expo in Macao, China,...

Radiator group elects directors
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (Feb. 12, 2007) — The National Automotive Radiator Service Association (NARSA) recently elected five directors to its board for 2007. The association elected: Chuck Braswell...

AAIA issues market research reports
BETHESDA, Md. (Feb. 12, 2007) — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has issued three new market research reports that analyze trends in the aftermarket industry. These...

CABA, community college partner
SEVERNA PARK, Md. (Jan. 29, 2007) — The Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) and the Industrial Training Department of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) have partnered to offer greater access of automotive technology and small business management courses to the aftermarket.©

TRIB to exhibit at Latino truck show
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2006) — The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) will exhibit at the 2006 Truck Show Latino, Oct. 21-22 in Pomona, Calif. The show is expected to draw more than...

Missouri TIA elects Flynn president
ST. LOUIS (Sept. 25, 2006) — The Missouri Tire Industry Association (MTIA) elected Dennis Flynn of Purcell Tire Co. as its president, replacing Bob Kotan of Tire Centers L.L.C., at its recent...

ASA taps Easton to keynote CARS
BEDFORD, Texas (Sept. 25, 2006) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has selected its keynote speaker for the 2006 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) to be held Nov. 2-4 at...

TRIB to thump tires at Dallas trucking show
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (Aug. 16 2006) — The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) will conduct it’s popular “tire thumping” contest at the 2006 Great American Trucking Show (GATS)...

Dietz elected to SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council
MASSILLON, Ohio (Aug. 16, 2006) — Tim Dietz, account manager and technical sales for Standards Testing Laboratories Inc. (STL), has been elected to the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Select...

Nordness back at NWTDA helm
KENNEWICK, Wash. (Aug. 14, 2006) — Dick Nordness has returned to the Northwest Tire Dealers Association (NWTDA) as executive director, replacing Gene Tomich, who stepped down to resume a...

SEMA awards 92 scholarships
WASHINGTON (Aug. 14, 2006) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced $140,000 in scholarship awards to 92 students through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. The awards...

Mo. dealers to meet in St. Louis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 14, 2006) — The Missouri Tire Industry Association (MTIA) will hold its annual convention Aug. 18-19 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet in St. Louis. The gathering will...

TIA schedules fall seminars
BOWIE, Md. (July 17, 2006) — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the fall dates for its Automotive Tire Service (ATS) and Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Certified Instructor...

ASA to hold CARS at Mirage
BEDFORD, Texas (July 17, 2006) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold its 2006 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) Nov. 2-4 at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las...

Voight new Texas president
AUSTIN, Texas (May 22, 2006) - The Texas Tire Dealers Association (TTDA) elected Jeff Voight, owner of Bastrop Tire & Automotive in Bastrop, Texas, its new president for 2006-2007 during its recent...

TIA, IITDA offer ATS training
BOWIE, Maryland (May 22, 2006) - The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is partnering with the Indiana/Illinois Tire Dealers Association (IITDA) to offer TIA´s Automotive Tire Service (ATS)...

Schmatz named to U.S. Chamber
BETHESDA, Md. (May 22, 2006) - Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, has been named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce´s Association Committee of...

Morgan elected AAIA chairman
BETHESDA, Md. (May 22, 2006) - Richard Morgan has been elected chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) for 2006-07. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Mr. Morgan is currently...

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