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Virtual AAPEX Experience: Tuesday, Nov. 3 Schedule

Virtual AAPEX Experience: Tuesday, Nov. 3 Schedule

Running from November 3rd to 5th, The Virtual AAPEX Experience will serve as the hub of training, insights and connections for the more than $1 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry. It will feature instructor- and exhibitor-led training, product and...

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AAPEX Experience adds to training schedule

AAPEX Experience adds to training schedule

Training sessions from Carquest Technical Institute (CTI) and WORLDPAC Technical Institute (WTI), ASE and Michelin have been added to the schedule for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, Nov. 3 - Nov. 5. The new sessions are part of a comprehensive lineup of...

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BOLT ON Technology now in the cloud

Formerly available only to traditional repair shops using compatible third-party shop management programs, BOLT ON Technology’s full capabilities are now available via the cloud through NextGear. The development makes it possible for any customer-facing repair...

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New updates for John Bean EZ-ADAS App

An extensive coverage update for 2020 models can be accessed through the one-of-a-kind John Bean EZ-ADAS mobile app. More than 1,000 target placement updates related to the camera system are now available for the John Bean EZ-ADAS recalibration system. “Simple and...

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KYB brings back “Truck Months”

KYB’s Truck Months, the industry’s popular two-pronged promotion, is back with rewards for both technicians and consumers. Trucks, SUVs and crossovers continue to dominate the landscape, accounting for 72% of all new vehicle sales. As an original equipment supplier on...

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Volvo ‘valet service’ app launches in Canada

Volvo ‘valet service’ app launches in Canada

Volvo has announced the across Canada rollout of Volvo Valet, an app-based premium pick-up and drop-off service designed for vehicle maintenance. This new addition to Volvo's servicing approach is the latest of several measures taken to put the safety of...

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Thermal imaging webinar

Thermal imaging webinar

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Oct. 23 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Thermal Imaging Applications in a Transportation Environment.” This webinar, presented by Jake Fruth, Matco...

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John Bean becomes WorldSkills Global Partner

John Bean, a global leader in automotive service equipment, is now a global industry partner of WorldSkills International. John Bean will support WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 with the automobile technology, providing wheel alignment and calibration equipment. “We are...

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