Registration is Now Open for Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Convention and Trade Show September 02, 2010   Registration is now open for MACS-I-MIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES for SUCCESS, the 31st annual Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) convention and trade show. 2011 has brought together an exciting collaboration between MACS and long-time training partner Automotive Video Inc. (AVI). Training is pricelessly valuable, but the training at this convention is priced at an amazing value. More

All the Tools You Need for a Successful Fall Car Care Month August 24, 2010   The Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month Tool Kit is now available to aftermarket companies and organizations. The kit has all the tools needed to celebrate Fall Car Care Month in October and can be found by visiting the Car Care Council's website. More

Fall into More Business with a Free Fall Car Care Month Banner August 12, 2010   August heat and summer vacations can make it easy to forget that autumn is just around the corner, but the Car Care Council wants to help repair shops turn over a new leaf at their business during Fall Car Care Month in October. Shops can receive a free "Fall Car Care Month" banner, while supplies last, paying only the cost of shipping. More

New Online Resource Launched for AASA Know Your Parts Campaign August 12, 2010   The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has launched a new website for its Know Your Parts campaign. The site allows for easy, free download of information about the AASA industry awareness and education program, and highlights the importance of quality automotive aftermarket parts backed by full service suppliers. More

Wisconsin Proposes Changes to Emissions Inspection Program August 10, 2010   The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) has scheduled a hearing on Aug. 12, 2010, to discuss proposed changes related to the state's vehicle emissions inspection program. More

California BAR Proposes Vehicle Retirement Changes August 03, 2010   The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), within the state's department of Consumer Affairs, has proposed changes to its Smog Check Program. The BAR wants to update the regulations involved in the Smog Check Program to speed up the retirement of older, high-polluting vehicles. More

Special Offer Extended for Fall Car Care Month Point-of-Sale Kits July 27, 2010   To encourage more industry participation during Fall Car Care Month in October, the Car Care Council is extending a special offer. For a limited time, the council's "Be Car Care Aware" point-of-sale starter kit will be offered at $59, a 25 percent savings. The kit contains materials to enhance community car care events throughout the year and can be easily ordered online. More

CCAR Announces Five Newest 'GreenLink Shops' July 20, 2010   The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announces five more auto repair facilities have received the organization's "GreenLink Shop" recognition. More

Seven Service Facilities Complete Climate Protection Pledge July 07, 2010   The Climate Protection Partnership division of the U.S. EPA and the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide recognize seven mobile air conditioning service facilities for being among the first to complete all the steps of the Climate Protection Pledge. More

Mobile A/C Best Service Practices Checklists Available to the Industry June 29, 2010   The Climate Protection Partnership division of the U.S. EPA has partnered with the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide to make available six mobile air conditioning best service practices checklists to help the automotive service professional provide environmentally and technically proper mobile A/C system service and repairs. These checklists enumerate Best Practices for A/C Service... More