Castrol SYNTEC and Funkmaster Flex Partner on New Reality TV Show
National radio and TV personality Funkmaster Flex has extended his exclusive partnership with BP Lubricants USA, Inc. and its Castrol SYNTEC brand to produce a new reality TV series "Castrol SYNTEC Car Wars." The show debuts April 1, 2007 and showcases four car show enthusiasts in a six-week race to customize their vehicles.
Are You the Ultimate Tradesman? IRWIN Industrial Tools and NASCAR Driver Jamie McMurray Want to Know How You Measure Up
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Jamie McMurray is joining forces with IRWIN Industrial Tools to conduct a nationwide search for America’s top tradesman. The IRWIN Ultimate Tradesman Challenge will launch in Texas on April 11 and follow the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series schedule into 14 racing markets throughout the United States, in addition to multiple non-racing markets around the country.
Texas Shop Owner Wins Tool Box from Mac Tools in Autocarepro:news Tool Giveaway
George Leatham was recently named the winner in the Autocarepro:news November Tool Giveaway sponsored by Mac Tools. Leatham, owner of G&M Auto Care in Big Spring, TX, will receive a Chip Foose Special Edition Toolbox and Tool Set from Mac Tools.
Car Buried in 1957 to be Unearthed in 2007
A Plymouth Belvedere that was buried in a concrete vault nearly 50 years ago as part of Oklahoma’s golden anniversary celebration will be unearthed in 2007 as part of the Oklahoma centennial festivities. The vehicle will be unearthed June 15, 2007.
2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile
Welcome to the 2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile, our in-depth report of the independent automotive repair market. This profile highlights many of the elements of doing business in today’s repair shops. The information presented is a good indicator to make short-term predictions about these shops. It’s also a fair yardstick to see how
North Carolina Shop Owner Wins Tool Box from Mac Tools in autocarepro:news Tool Giveaway
Nicole Johnson was recently named the winner in the autocarepro:news August Tool Giveaway sponsored by Mac Tools. Johnson, owner of Nantahala Tire & Car Care in Highlands, NC, will receive a Chip Foose Special Edition Toolbox and Tool Set from Mac Tools.
AutoZone Future Technician Scholarship Awarded to SkillsUSA National Automotive Champions
AutoZone, Inc. has announced the second annual “AutoZone Future Technician Scholarship” winners. The $10,000 automotive industry-focused scholarship was divided among the gold, silver and bronze medal winners of the SkillsUSA National Championship, Automotive Service Technology competition recently held in Kansas City, MO.
SkillsUSA Pays Tribute to DaimlerChrysler for Two Decades of Support
SkillsUSA recently honored the DaimlerChrysler Corporation for 20 years of vital support to its students and programs. The DaimlerChrysler Corporation and DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund have given more than $393,000 to SkillsUSA since 1985.
BP is on the Hunt for the Next Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic
BP is launching its second annual Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic contest. BP is searching under the hoods of cars and trucks nationwide to find the top auto technician in America. The grand prize winner will take home $25,000, a year’s worth of Amoco Ultimate premium fuel and will be named an Amoco Ultimate spokesperson for 2007.
Armor All Launches The Art of Car Care Website for Car Enthusiasts
Armor All has launched a new website that offers car care buffs tools and advice to create and maintain an ongoing car maintenance log. The company said the website, http://www.aa-ownercenter.com, will serve as a "one-of-a-kind centralized community for the art of car care with auto-related information on everything from car maintenance reminders to car care tips from trusted experts."