Source: Motor Age
 November 6, 2009
By:Tschanen Brandyberry
LAS VEGAS ? The topics that keep shop owners up at night and concerned about is not the same thing as what drew their attention a couple of years ago. But putting a group of owners together in one room during CARS might help a few owners sleep a little easier. A four-owner panel discussion turned into a sharing of ideas at ?What Are Owners Doing Differently Today that They Weren?t Doing 18 Months Ago?? during the Friday morning education session at CARS. Covering topics from operations to services, marketing and more, many attendees walked out with at least a couple of ideas on how to handle what they?re facing.
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Source: Aftermarket Business
 November 3, 2009
By:Tschanen Brandyberry
LAS VEGAS ? Vehicle connectivity is becoming more and more common, so you better be ready to prepare your customers for what?s coming down the pike and get them ready to be able to watch it live in their shops. Mike Blicher, business development director of automotive, commercial and military markets for Immersion Corp., says in fact, some people will be buying their vehicles based more on their connectivity than anything else.
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Source: Aftermarket Business
November 3, 2009
By:Tschanen Brandyberry
LAS VEGAS ? Heading into 2010, Tenneco has its sights set on continued coverage, some specific models and a new warranty. Monroe shocks is pushing its covers in the coming year, including pressing its first to market and late model applications, says Bill Dennie, director, Ride Control Channel Management, Tenneco. The company also is going after Kia and Hyundai for 2010 as part of its coming 160-plus new SKUs.
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Source: Aftermarket Business
November 3, 2009
By:Tschanen Brandyberry
LAS VEGAS ? With 70 years of experience behind them, Liquid Wrench is reformulating some it its products and pushing out information through the Internet. Mike Guggenheimer, vice president of marketing, says the company is boasting a new Web site, www.liquidwrench.com, that features new search functions and more specific application videos that are tailored to technicians? needs. By implementing these new functions as well as a new texting feature, Liquid Wrench is hoping to reach more end users with more specific content.
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Source: Motor Age
November 2, 2009
Jack Frost has already made an early visit in parts of the country, surprising plenty of motorists ?and some football fans? not yet prepared for the challenges of inclement weather, according to Tire Rack, which has issued advice aimed at helping drivers cope with winter conditions.
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Source: Motor Age
October 30, 2009
By:James E. Guyette
Snider Tire has opened a new retreading plant in Bluffton, Ind. The facility, which utilizes Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT), will be supplying Snider?s Tire and Retread Asset Control System (TRACS) to company locations in Blytheville, Ark. and Cambridge, Ohio.
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