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By Counterman
Standard Motor Products (SMP) continues to add to its comprehensive emission-control program.
The program includes evaporative emission control (EVAP), exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) and positive crankcase ventilation components.
Standard’s emission-control program helps technicians repair and maintain these complex systems.
Standard’s EVAP program includes canister-purge solenoids, canister-purge valves, canister-vent solenoids, EVAP-system integrity modules (ESIM), fuel-vapor canisters, fuel-vapor leak-detection pumps, vapor-canister purge valves, vapor-canister vent hoses and more.
Recently released Standard EVAP components include canister-purge solenoids for 2.1 million vehicles, including the 2021-2018 Honda Accord and 2021-2019 Acura RDX, as well as fuel-vapor canisters for popular import and domestic vehicles such as the 2022-2020 Hyundai Palisade and 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.
Fuel-vapor leak-detection pumps are now available for the 2021-2015 Volkswagen Golf and 2019-2015 Volkswagen GTI. Canister-purge valve hoses recently were introduced for 11.5 million General Motors, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles.
Standard’s full EGR program includes EGR valves, control solenoids, position sensors, pressure sensors and EGR tubes. EGR valves covering an additional 4 million vehicles, including the 2023 RAM 2500 and 2021-2020 Ford Explorer, recently have been introduced. EGR control solenoids also are available for 1.1 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles, including the 2019-2015 Hyundai Sonata and 2020-2016 Kia Optima.
Standard’s crankcase program features crankcase breather hoses, crankcase filters, PCV valves, crankcase ventilation filters and more. More than 40 engine-crankcase breather hoses have been added since the beginning of the year, offering new coverage for more than 40 million vehicles. New PCV valves also have been released for General Motors, Lexus and Toyota vehicles, including the 2019-2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
Standard’s emission-control components are precision-engineered and tested for durability and OE-matching performance, according to the company. These parts undergo rigorous examination and product validation, including extensive performance benchmarking, product lifecycle testing and end-of-line testing. To ensure trouble-free operation, each component must pass comprehensive quality testing, including computer-controlled bench testing for resistance, leakage and response and flow rates, according to SMP.
“Our emission-control program offers more than 1,500 EVAP components and 4,000 products for crankcase and EGR emissions, providing our trusted partners with all of the components they need to keep vehicle emissions low,” said John Herc, vice president of vehicle control marketing for SMP. “Maintaining emissions-control systems with premium components is good for our industry and the planet.”
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By Counterman
Northwood University and Auto-Wares Group of Companies are announcing a new partnership to provide valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth to Auto-Wares employees, their spouses and dependents.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Auto-Wares to empower their employees and families to pursue higher education at Northwood University,” said Matthew Bennett, vice president of graduate enrollment and professional studies. “Northwood has a rich history of providing transformative educational experiences, and we look forward to offering our renowned programs to Auto-Wares’ dedicated workforce. This collaboration demonstrates our shared commitment to investing in individuals and equipping them with the tools for success in the rapidly evolving automotive aftermarket industry.”
The scholarship program will provide financial assistance for pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees, creating a pathway for individuals to unlock their full potential and achieve their educational goals.
“At Auto-Wares, we believe in investing in our employees and their families,” said Aaron Roach, director of human resources at Auto-Wares. “Through this scholarship program, we strive to support their aspirations and contribute to long-term success in their chosen fields.
“By partnering with Northwood University, a university renowned for its comprehensive business and automotive aftermarket programs, we are confident that our employees and their loved ones will have access to top-tier educational programs that will enhance their skills and broaden their horizons.”
The scholarship program will cover a range of undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Northwood University, including business administration; automotive marketing and management; automotive aftermarket management; operations; supply chain management and more. Eligible Auto-Wares employees, their spouses and dependents will
have the opportunity to pursue their desired degrees while benefitting from Northwood University’s distinguished faculty, extensive industry connections, and experiential learning opportunities.
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By Counterman
The Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN), a community of the Auto Care Association, announced the launch of its first-ever annual sponsorship program.
The annual sponsorship program will allow companies to show their support of the ACPN community and the educational advancement of content professionals across the industry, as well as provide year-round promotion of their companies to thousands of content professionals.
Sponsorship dollars are directly used to support ACPN’s mission to “Educate, Inspire and Connect” industry professionals who specialize in the management of product-related content. This includes but is not limited to ACPN programs such as:
ACPN Pipeline On-Demand Media Content Annual Knowledge Exchange Conference Content Excellence Awards ACP Designation ACPN Scholarship The annual sponsorship program offers five tiers of engagement: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Gold. Sponsorship benefits within these tiers can range from logo recognition on theACPN webpage to recognition at the ACPN Chair’s Dinner and Entertainment Event Sponsor at the annual Auto Care Connect Week event.
The ACPN sponsorship program is available only to Auto Care Association member companies. For more information and to purchase, please visit
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MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, has launched a mentorship program for MEMA employees.
The program is designed to help build professional skills to positively impact their role at MEMA and careers in the automotive industry. The new program, called “MentorME,” will kick off with five members of the senior leadership team serving as mentors.
The six-month program will include one-on-one mentoring sessions as well as professional-development courses for both mentors and mentees. Focus areas include managing up, presentation skills and the art of networking.
“MEMA is able to provide solid value to our members because of the talent we invest in internally,” says Ann Wilson, senior vice president, government affairs, MEMA, and one of the inaugural MentorME mentors. “MentorME will guide participants toward professional development that will help them in their current career and beyond.”
The 2023 MEMA MentorME mentors are:
John Chalifoux – Chief sustainability officer, MEMA, and COO, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Julie Fream – President and CEO, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Paul McCarthy – President and CEO, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Collin Shaw – Chief commercial vehicle officer, MEMA and COO, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Ann Wilson – senior vice president, government affairs, MEMA To learn more about working at MEMA, visit
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By Counterman
In our cover story for
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AMN/CM: What did your organization accomplish in 2022 that you are most proud of?
BH: I am most proud of the work our communities have done to engage and develop the industry. AWDA celebrated its 75th anniversary this year and as I noted during their awards ceremony, AWDA is represented on every single Auto Care community and committee and is engaged in every aspect of the industry. Women in Auto Care drew the largest crowd at the AAPEX stage during their awards ceremony, their breakfast had a waitlist, they raised more than $100k for scholarships and the registration for their upcoming Leadership Conference is the highest ever. YANG (Young Auto Care Networking Group) had record-breaking attendance at their reception at AAPEX and donated more than $20k to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation in 2022 through various fundraisers, including their Top Golf meetup that was attend by more than 160 young executives nationally. Automotive Content Professionals Network started off our Connect Conference in May with record attendees and continues to set the example for welcoming newcomers to the industry. Auto Care has invested in all our communities through increased staff representation and the creation of a community engagement department to facilitate the collaboration and growth of all Auto Care communities.
AMN/CM: How is the ongoing Right to Repair issue impacting your business?
BH: From an industry perspective we have seen ongoing awareness of Right to Repair in our sector as well as agriculture and consumer electronics. The more exposure this consumer issue receives, we gain increased mindshare of legislators and regulators. The Auto Care Association has been helping to vigorously support our position to implement the will of the voters in the Massachusetts court case, and after numerous delays we are hoping to have a ruling soon. We are also working with CARE to support a ballot initiative in Maine to further expand our state strategy. We are also working with AASA, SEMA and the CAR coalition to reintroduce our REPAIR Act in Congress, which would provide a nationwide/federal solution for the access of telematics data and are encouraged by the momentum around the issue that we see. The European Union, Australia, South Africa and our Canadian colleagues all have Right to Repair initiatives taking place and we are working hand-in-hand with them to provide support and guidance as needed. We are also working with other aftermarket associations around the globe to support their Right to Repair initiatives and are in the process of developing a global Right to Repair positioning statement that unifies our industry in our approach.
AMN/CM: What do you feel is the greatest threat facing the automotive aftermarket right now?
BH: The biggest threat is two-fold: meeting the challenges of today’s technology on the vehicle and finding young men and women to repair and maintain those vehicles. Our industry has always adapted to technology. However, the financial investment required by a shop to keep up with that technology has become increasingly difficult. ADAS calibration, for example, requires more than $100k in equipment, not to mention the amount of space required to conduct those calibrations. Attracting talent to our service bays requires an investment on all our parts by providing scholarships and apprenticeships. I firmly believe that a national apprentice program is long overdue, and such a program will help reduce student-loan debt while providing good-paying jobs. Our good friends and members at Dynamic Automotive in Frederick, Maryland, are a great example of a progressive shop working with state and local governments to provide meaningful apprenticeship programs that groom qualified technicians for the next generation of technology.
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