Industry Trends Report Volume Seven Number Four Q4 2007 -

Industry Trends Report Volume Seven Number Four Q4 2007

A Quarterly Publication from Mitchell International, this document has features including: “Measuring Alternate Parts Usage,” “The Economy & Short-Term Energy Outlook,” plus a Special Editor’s Feature Article: “Will the Soon-to-Come Chinese Cars Affect Salvage Prices?”

AP Emissions Releases January New Part Number Update

The release includes direct fit EPA converters covering more than 6.6 million vehicles in operation.

AP Emissions Technologies, a Marmon Holdings Berkshire Hathaway company, has announced the release of 11 new 46-state Federal EPA part numbers.

The release includes direct fit EPA converters covering more than 6.6 million vehicles in operation (5 of these 11 direct fit converters are exhaust manifold with integrated catalytic converters.) January’s release supports the company’s commitment to add new part numbers on a continuous basis.

Federated’s Free Fuel Fridays Are Back

Now through March 17, Federated will announce four free-fuel winners each Friday.

Apply for Automotive, Heavy-Duty Scholarships by March 31

Hundreds of scholarships will be awarded for 2023-24.

Winter ASE Registration Open

Three options offered for testing and recertification.

Mitchell 1, ASE Present 2022 Technician of the Future Award

Nathanial “Nate” Nie of Mission Viejo, California, was named the 2022 Mitchell 1 / National Institute for ASE Technician of the Future.

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Jump Starting an EV

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OBDII Connectors

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