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Federated doubles the fun for 'Get Dirty with Kennys' winners
01/09/2010
Ford market share gains continue in August as buyers turn to lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient products
01/09/2010
Consumer demand for Ford?s fresh lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles helped the company continue to grow its retail market share in August for the 22nd time in the last 23 months.
Green Earth Team Gunnar posts wins in the American Le Mans Series
01/09/2010
Green Earth Technologies is pleased to announce that their American Le Mans Series sponsored team, Green Earth Team Gunnar, placed 1st this past weekend as well as the weekend before at the LMP Challenge at Road America and at Lime Rock, winning 3 out of the last 4 races.
How to achieve savings in the mixing room
01/09/2010
The first step in reducing waste in the mixing room is to develop a paint budget.
Hyundai Motor America reports August sales
01/09/2010
Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 53,603, down 11 percent compared with the all-time sales record set in August 2009, when the successful "Cash for Clunkers" program was in place. Still, August marked the third best volume month in company history, saw a 5.3 percent retail market share -- the highest market share ...
Insurers, shop owners battle each other over direct repair programs
01/09/2010
Mention the term DRP in this industry and odds are blood pressure and temperatures will rise while repairers take an overly aggressive or defensive stance.
Kia Motors America announces August sales
01/09/2010
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced August sales of 32,465 units, with year-to-date sales of 237,953 up 9.7-percent year to date. The 2011 Sorento CUV was the brand's best-selling vehicle for the eighth consecutive month, and Kia's growing stable of next generation products ? Soul, Forte, Forte Koup, Sorento and the 2011 Sportage ? ...
Lean management is about defining value and removing waste
01/09/2010
Most shops only close sales less than 40 percent of the time, discounting the ones that come in via the fax machines or estimating system.
Mazda Reports August Sales
01/09/2010
Mazda North American Operations today reported August sales of 19,739, a decrease of 25.6 percent compared to last August.
Mercedes-Benz reports August sales
01/09/2010
Mercedes-Benz USA reported August sales of 19,674 vehicles, an increase of 15% for the month, with a 22.2% increase on a year-to-date basis.
Mitchell offers updated expert claims decision support system
01/09/2010
Mitchell International announced the general release of Mitchell ClaimIQ(tm) version 2.19, the latest release of the expert claims decision support system for property and casualty (P&C) insurance carriers.
Mitsubishi reports August sales
01/09/2010
Mitsubishi Motors North America today announced August sales of 4,293, which is the fourth highest monthly sales total for Mitsubishi this year.
Motorists could face repair costs of GBP300 million as they come out of manufacturer warranty
01/09/2010
According to new data by Warrantywise, the UK's leading warranty provider, over 1 million* cars due to come out manufacturer warranty in September 2010 could cost their owners over GBP300 million in repair bills in the fourth year of ownership.
Nissan North America sales drop 27 percent in AUgust; total 2010 sales up 14.2 percent
01/09/2010
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported August U.S. sales of 76,827 units versus 105,312 units a year earlier, a decrease of 27 percent compared with the "Cash for Clunkers" fuelled sales in August 2009. Nissan Division sales were down 30.9 percent for the month, while sales of Infiniti vehicles rose 21.9 over a ...
Online Applications Available Now For 2011 GAAS Scholarships
01/09/2010
Applications are now being accepted online for the 2011 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarship, awarded to students planning automotive aftermarket careers. The application process is now entirely electronic through the GAAS scholarship Web site, www.AutomotiveScholarships.com.
Pirelli puts pedal to the metal at Quebec Grand-Am race
01/09/2010
Another record-setting performance from Pirelli-equipped racers made the Aug. 28 Montreal 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve one of the most memorable competitions in the company's three-year sponsorship run in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.
Porsche reports August sales
01/09/2010
Porsche Cars North America, Inc., importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo line-up in the United States, today announced August sales in the U.S. of 2,032 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,526, up 33 percent.
SAE Convergence 2010 to feature Ford, Microsoft partnerships
01/09/2010
SAE Convergence 2010 will focus on partnerships - traditional and non-traditional - that are enabling the future of automotive electronics.
SORL Auto Parts enhances product line through acquisition
01/09/2010
SORL Auto Parts, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake systems as well as related auto parts in China, today announced that on August 31, 2010, it purchased the assets of the hydraulic brake, power steering, and automotive electrical operations of the Ruili Group Co., Ltd.
SRS recognized in 2010 Inc. 5000 list
01/09/2010
Service Repair Solutions, Inc. (SRS), ranked number 1363 on the fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. SRS, which provides information solutions for the automotive repair industry, experienced a three year sales growth of 214 percent between 2006 and 2009. This is the second year that SRS has ...
