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Subaru sales continue to climb
01/09/2010
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported August sales of 22,239 units.
Tākit introduces new customer service manager
01/09/2010
Bob Mylenek, has joined the management team at Tākit's brand BedSlide, formerly IFW, as customer service manager.
The great balancing act
01/09/2010
The economic downturn has heightened challenges for shippers of aftermarket parts in terms of reduced or uneven shipment frequency, the need to reduce inventory, and the need to maintain customer service levels. In North America, vehicle manufacturers have focused on different areas to optimize their aftermarket supply chains.
Tips to help you acquire OEM repair information without spending a fortune
01/09/2010
Margins have become smaller during the past few years and it's difficult to come up with extra funds to pay for training and reference materials, no matter how valuable or important it is.
Tire dealers take to the gridiron
01/09/2010
Yokohama is kicking off this season's National football League sponsorship program with the "Home Team Pride" jersey promotion running from Sept. 1 through Oct. 16.
Toyota reports August sales
01/09/2010
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today reported August sales of 148,388 units.
U.S. production & market share up, job losses reverse
01/09/2010
With the one-year anniversary of President Obama's decision to provide relief on imports of 'Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from China' approaching, the United Steelworkers (USW) pointed to a report issued today by the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) that shows the tariff is achieving the desired positive effect on U.S. tire ...
Volkswagen announces 21% increase in year-to-date sales
01/09/2010
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported that August marked a 21 percent increase in year-to-date sales for their entire line of vehicles.
Winning Brands' gains access to auto parts sector
01/09/2010
Winning Brands Corporation (Pink Sheets: WNBD; Frankfurt: WMU), www.WinningBrands.com, manufacturer of Winning Colours Stain Remover, World's Most Versatile Cleaning Solution!?, confirms the listing of Winning Colours by Canada's foremost auto parts specialty chain, PartSource, www.PartSource.ca; a development considered by Winning Brands to be a precursor to operations in the U.S. auto parts sector. PartSource ...
WIX Filters grand prize winners experience trip of a lifetime
01/09/2010
Ralph and Delores Gutierrez enjoyed a weekend trip to the Aug. 21 Irwin Tools 500 NASCAR® Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tenn. as the guests of WIX Filters and O'Reilly Auto Parts.
Auto dealers increase online visitors, leads with Reynolds search service
31/08/2010
Reynolds and Reynolds today announced the results of a dealership case study to measure the effectiveness of Reynolds' Search Engine Ad Management (SEAM) service on dealership Web marketing.
AutoBody America opens 12th location
31/08/2010
AutoBody America, the largest independently owned and operated collision repair organization in Tennessee, opened its 12th location. The company now operates facilities throughout Tennessee in Memphis, Nashville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, Jackson and Columbia. It also has locations in Southaven and Jackson, Miss.
Bosch 'Dyno App' provides iPhone/iPod users with portable dynamometer
31/08/2010
The new "Light 'Em Up Dyno" app from Bosch gives the popular iPhone® and iPod touch® mobile devices the capabilities of a portable dynamometer that can measure acceleration, G-force, and horsepower. The key is in the built-in accelerometer; this is the same sensor that changes the screen orientation and allows users to play games. ...
Federal-Mogul adds TQBrakes.mobi site to eCatalog suite
31/08/2010
Professional technicians and consumers who use smart phones and other mobile devices can now look up the right Wagner® ThermoQuiet® brake pads and/or shoes for virtually any popular foreign-nameplate or domestic vehicle through Federal-Mogul Corporation?s new www.TQBrakes.mobi Web site.
GCIA offers BMW repairer, insurer workshop
31/08/2010
The Georgia Collision industry Association (GCIA) will present a BMW Insurer & Repairer Workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Metro Atlanta Automobile Dealers Association in Atlanta.
GT Radial's new tires take a spin in Arizona
31/08/2010
GITI Tire USA hosted an ultra-high performance release of their new Chapiro HPY and Champiro 228 tires at Arizona's Firebird Raceway for a select group of dealers.
I-CAR volunteer receives President's award
31/08/2010
Chris Knepler of the I-CAR Springfield Committee has been awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award for setting the highest standards for service, encouraging commitment to civic contributions, and inspiring others to make service an integral part of their lives.
Kevin Chong joins Penray
31/08/2010
Kevin Chong, a graduate of Northern Illinois University has joined Penray as its newest chemist.
Lexus Eco Challenge makes international impact
31/08/2010
The Lexus Eco Challenge has inspired and empowered more than 15,000 middle and high school students to learn about the environment and take action to improve it.
Midway Auto Supply celebrates 50th Anniversary, thanks customers and employees
31/08/2010
Marking 50 years in business on July 31, Midway Auto Supply, a Federated Auto Parts store, held a party for customers and employees.
