• The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association has announced that National Tire Safety Week 2019 will take place May 20-27. The initiative is designed to educate motorists about tire care, safety and maintenance, including the potential dangers of unsafe used tires.

• Wix Filters hosted the spring Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Service Center Advisory Council (SCAC) meeting last week in Charlotte. Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper SCAC members from the United States and Canada attended, along with staff members from The Alliance’s headquarters.

• Attendee registration is now available for the 2019 Automotive Service & Technology Expo (ASTE) taking place Sept. 27-28 at the Embassy Suites & Convention Center in Cary, NC. Visit asteshow.com for more information.