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INDUSTRY NEWS
Coverage of industry events from distributors, shop operators, legislation, insurers, parts suppliers, manufacturers. Includes news related to mergers/acquisitions, changes in state or federal laws and regulations, special programs from parts and service suppliers and more.
Bright Automotive awarded electric vehicle contract with Postal Service
March 09, 2010
Bright Automotive has been awarded a contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to develop and test an electric postal delivery vehicle... Read More...
Toyota recognizes top North American suppliers for 2009
DENSO, Johnson Controls, Inc. and MAHLE, earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) today. The awards recognize suppliers who exceeded ... Read More...
Chevrolet to evaluate emerging social media technologies at South by Southwest
On March 12, Chevrolet will launch three social-media applications at South by Southwest, as a pilot test of emerging technologies that will help Chevrolet connect with consumers. During the interactive, music and film conferences and festiva... Read More...
FEATURE ARTICLES
In-depth coverage of industry trends, internal operations and repair processes.
On the rise in a down economy
January 18, 2010
Running a business certainly isn?t easy in these hard times. Yet despite the economic downturn, numerous automotive operations are thriving as they enhance customer service, shift inventory and embark upon innovative marketing strategies... Read More...
What's the sales potential in social networking?
December 15, 2009
Earlier this decade, the word 'friend' became a verb in our lexicon, and the way we perceive business relationships was never the same. As digital social networking has skyrocketed into the public consciousness, auto parts distributors and re... Read More...
SEMA Session Focuses on Social Media and its Role in Your Business
November 05, 2009
SEMA session addresses the growing social media trend and why it's important for businesses to be involved in this rapid-growing area... Read More...
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
News & Analysis of issues and trends concerning the independent repair sector. Coverage includes legal issues, repair information accessibility, analysis of key players in the service industry.
Ford rolls out suite of high-tech security features
With the rapid convergence of in-car technology and the Internet, Ford Motor Company says it is offering a suite of security features to protect the personal information of millions of Ford owners from the threat of computer hackers and virus... Read More...
Companies unite to produce new program for averting wheel-offs
March 08, 2010
Under the banner of ?Wheel Torque Solutions,? Alcoa Wheels, B&D Cold Heading, Chicago Pneumatic and ITW CIP have created a wheel installation process to help eliminate wheel-off incidents... Read More...
COLLISION REPAIR
Progressive ways to supply both professional customers and consumers what they want and need.
ASA testifies against NCOIL's crash parts Model Act
The Automotive Service Association's (ASA) Washington, D.C., representative Bob Redding attended the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property and Casualty Insurance Committee meeting March 5 to testify against its Model A... Read More...
AkzoNobel launches Wanda Web site
AkzoNobel launched its Wanda Web site, www.wandarefinish.com, designed to provide distributors and body shops in North America a more in-depth product and communication resource... Read More...
CAPA Tracker enables part tracing in the event of safety problems
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) says its Web-based CAPA Tracker program is a solution for tracking aftermarket parts that have been recalled... Read More...
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Search-autoparts.com gives you the latest information on auto parts tools and equipment, keeping you informed on the very latest in the automotive industry.
TSBs and Recall information
March 01, 2010
Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive industry... Read More...
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FINANCIAL
The gamut of financial practices within automotive distributorships (that handle replacement parts and/or specialty parts), body shops and independent repair shops ranging from simple bookkeeping and financial indicators to advanced ROI and profitability strategies.
Daimler sells equity interest in Tata Motors
Daimler (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today sold all of its 5.34% of the ordinary shares of Indian automotive company Tata Motors to various groups of investors through the capital market... Read More...
Permatex continues to help with dreams in support of Follow a Dream racing
Permatex continues its long running support of the Follow A Dream Race Team with a corporate sponsorship for the team in the 2010 NHRA Championship Top Alcohol Funny Car Series. Permatex has partnered with Jay Blake and his successful Follow ... Read More...
March 22 deadline set for Michelin/TIA Scholarship applications
Educational funds from Michelin and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) will be awarded to three aspiring students... Read More...
BUSINESS PROFILES
Plotting out your marketing moves
December 02, 2009
Marketing your shop can take many forms. Whether you send customers postcards, participate in welcome mail packages, have a Web site or just try to educate your clients, you?re marketing your shop constantly. Adding to your marketing plan can... Read More...
Positive equation means great results for Terry Wynter Auto Service Center
November 25, 2009
Terry Wynter Auto Service Center has an equation in place to make sure it meets its customers? expectations every day. Confidence plus trust equals loyalty. And according to Kay Wynter, who along with her husband Terry owns the Fort Myers, Fl... Read More...
A renovated Frantz Automotive takes the customer checkered flag
Customers racing into Frantz Automotive Center don't hit the caution flag when the roll into the bay at this Cary, N.C., shop. They'll certainly pass a checkered flag among the other various NASCAR and sports memorabilia, though. The shop, ow... Read More...