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Get articles and videos on automotive channels - traditional, autobody, specialty parts, tools and equipment. 2010-03-18T03:00:35Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Denman-Tire-in-court-over-companys-financial-situa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661781?ref=25 Action is apparently underway regarding the troubled finances of Ohio-based manufacturer Denman Tire Corp. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661781null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Gas-price-spikes-threaten-Americans-aallets/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661698?ref=25 As many energy experts are predicting that gas prices will rise nationally to more than $3 per gallon this spring, a new study shows the heavy toll these spikes would have on Americans' wallets. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661698null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/IDQ-receives-certification-for-DIY-refrigerant-sal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661440?ref=25 IDQ, parent company of the Interdynamics and Quest brands of auto air-conditioning products, has become the first manufacturer to receive certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to sell small containers of automotive refrigerant in California. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/122010/661440null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/NC-student-wins-Shell-Eco-Marathon-Autodesk-Real-W/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661536?ref=25 Autodesk, Inc. has announced that Sean Coleman, an industrial design student at the College of Design at North Carolina State University, is the winner of the Shell Eco-Marathon: Autodesk Real-World Challenge. The competition was launched to help provide real-world experience for students wishing to use their design skills to create energy-efficient cars. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661536null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/NABC-gets-associations-award-for-excellence/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661570?ref=25 The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is one of 13 organizations to receive an Award of Excellence in the first round of the 2010 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, a national competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Center for Association Leadership (CAL). 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661570null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Industry+News/Underwriters-Laboratories-signed-MOU-with-Industri/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661595?ref=25 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification services, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Taiwan's globally renowned Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to develop safety testing methodologies and requirements for power systems in electric vehicles. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661595null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/New-2011-Ford-Super-Duty-Power-Stroke-Diesel-offer/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661623?ref=25 As diesel fans around the world anticipate National Biodiesel Day on March 18, the birthday of the famed engine inventor, Rudolf Diesel, Ford readies for customers the new 2011 Super Duty and its all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine with unsurpassed biodiesel compatibility. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661623null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/ITEC-show-to-be-in-Cleveland-this-fall/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661538?ref=25 The International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC) has selected Cleveland?s I-X Center as the 2010 host of North America?s largest tire show, Sept. 21-23. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661538null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/IRS-grants-4000-tax-credit-for-natural-gas-car/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661535?ref=25 The IRS has granted Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, N.C., the OK to allow consumers who purchase a 2010 Ford Focus to receive a $4,000 Federal Income Tax Credit designation because it operates exclusively on compressed natural gas (CNG) and meets the most stringent exhaust emissions standards. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661535null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/2010-VORRA-Series-kicks-off-at-Prairie-City/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661470?ref=25 The opening round of the 2010 VORRA series is this weekend March 20-21, 2010 at Prairie City, CA. VORRA, the only organization to offer both short course and desert racing, kicks off its seven round series with a short course battle at the Prairie City OHV Park in Folsom, California. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/122010/661470null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Federated-to-sponsor-ARCA-races-in-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661475?ref=25 Federated Car Care will be the presenting sponsor of two ARCA races in 2010: the ARCA 200 at the Toledo Speedway on May 23 and the Southern Illinois 100 on Sept. 6 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Ill. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/122010/661475null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Walter-P-Chrysler-Museum-to-host-Specialty-Vehicle/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661699?ref=25 The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, Mich., will host a specialty vehicle presentation by Walt McCall, 9:30 a.m. ? noon Saturday, April 17. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661699null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Federal-Moguls-breakthrough-in-crankshaft-seal-des/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661621?ref=25 Federal-Mogul Corporation (Nasdaq: FDML), a leading global supplier of technologies that enhance safety and improve powertrain efficiency, has developed an innovative new seal design, called MicroTorq?, that reduces friction by up to 70 percent versus conventional lip-type seals. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661621null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-England-repair-association-opposes-Right-to-Re/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661471?ref=25 The New England Service Station and Automotive Repair Association (NESSARA), the leading organization representing independent auto repairers in Massachusetts, says it has reaffirmed results that oppose the Right to Repair bill, S. 2268. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661471null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/California-Autobody-Association-empowers-new-board/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661574?ref=25 The California Autobody Association (CAA) board met March 6 and swore in its new 2010 State Executive Board of Directors. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661574null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/Key-West-Ford-to-build-ROUSH-Mustangs-for-Western-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661472?ref=25 In response to a growing enthusiasm for the ROUSH® brand, and to provide cost-effective access to Canadian-specification vehicles, ROUSH® Performance has licensed Key West Ford as builders of serialized ROUSH Mustangs for the Western Canadian provinces. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/122010/661472null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/SAE-International-creates-vehicle-software-assessm/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661775?ref=25 With a goal of improving automotive software development capabilities and promoting more effective software process improvement activities and assessments, SAE International has created the J2746 Software Assessment Repository. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661775null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Azure-Dynamics-outlines-lead-customer-strategy-for/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661656?ref=25 Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX:AZD) (OTC: AZDDF), which announced the sale of the first two Ford Transit Connect Electric vans to AT&T last week, today said that an initial allotment of ten vans will be produced late this year and will be exclusively available to Azure's lead customers. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661656null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/TRICOs-Raining-Rebates-promotion-forecasts-increas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661433?ref=25 Trico Products, a global manufacturer of wiper blades and systems, is offering a strategic 2010 Spring Promotion Campaign through May 15 to drive more store traffic and increase wiper blade sales. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/122010/661433null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/The-Spoken-Wheel-Campaign-Gives-Voice-to-Nations-D/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661679?ref=25 Miami-based The EZ Street Company today announced the launch of "The Spoken Wheel" campaign, an engaging direct mail program designed to focus attention on the poor state of the nation's roads and serve as a call to action to federal and state governments. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661679null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Opportunities-abound-for-aftermarket/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661704?ref=25 Industry players can take a deep breath — things are getting better in the aftermarket. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/122010/661704null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/FEV-Inc-Powertrain-Innovation-Forum-addresses-toda/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661607?ref=25 FEV, Inc. (FEV) today announced the confirmation of the presentation schedule for the FEV Powertrain Innovation Forum at the 2010 SAE World Congress. The Congress will be held April 13 ? 15, 2010 at Cobo Center in Detroit. 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661607null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Kiacom-tops-JD-Power-and-Associates-ranking/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661622?ref=25 The consumer Web site for automaker Kia Motors America (KMA), www.kia.com, has been named the highest ranked automobile manufacturer Web site in the most recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study (SM) ? Wave 1 (MWES). 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661622null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Seoul-unveils-wirelessly-charged-electric-vehicle/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661404?ref=25 A wirelessly charged electric vehicle went into service March 9 at the Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology President Suh Nam-pyo attended a ceremony unveiling the vehicle held at the Park. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661404null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/CARB-approves-EVI-zero-emission-vehicles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661285?ref=25 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved Electric Vehicles International?s (EVI) fully electric return-to-base medium and heavy-duty trucks. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/122010/661285null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Statement-by-American-Honda-Motor-Co-Inc-regarding/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661501?ref=25 Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the U.S. to modify the Vehicle Stability Assist? (VSA®) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel "soft" or that gradually exhibit a pedal height that gets lower (closer to the floor) before the vehicle stops. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661501null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/ASE-ends-some-truck-machinist-certification-tests/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661327?ref=25 The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced that, effective Dec. 31, it will no longer offer the Truck Aftermarket Brake Parts (P3), Truck Aftermarket Suspension & Steering (P9) or the Engine Machinist (M-Series) tests as part of its certification program. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661327null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Honest-1-service-chain-donating-60000-trees-for-fo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661256?ref=25 Honest-1 Auto Care is renewing its partnership with the American Forests organization to fund the planting of 60,000 trees this year. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661256null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Used-car-prices-up-except-Toyotas-says-Edmunds/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661288?ref=25 Used car prices are up about two percent from last month, but the prices of used Toyotas affected by the recalls are down about 2.5 percent, according Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/122010/661288null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Industry+News/Statement-by-American-Honda-Motor-Co-regarding-VSA/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661499?ref=25 Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the U.S. to modify the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) modulator. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/abrn/122010/661499null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/WIN-extends-deadline-for-student-scholarships/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661363?ref=25 The Women's Industry Network (WIN) is extending the deadline for applications for student scholarships to its annual conference, which will be held in Orlando, Fla., May 2-4. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661363null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Distribution/New-ATE-catalog-covers-Asian-Domestic-and-European/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661276?ref=25 Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, an aftermarket supplier of OE-engineered aftermarket products, has just launched its new 2010 ATE PremiumOne Brake Products Catalog. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661276null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/PPG-helps-Olympic-bobsledders-win-gold/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661367?ref=25 PPG Automotive Refinish is pleased to congratulate the USA four-man Olympic bobsled team on winning the gold medal in the recent winter Olympic games held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The victory, achieved in the PPG-painted Bo-Dyn Night Train bobsled, was the first men's four-man gold medal Americans have earned since the games of 1948. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661367null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Saab-Cars-North-America-announces-new-headquarters/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661573?ref=25 Saab Cars North America today announced that its headquarters will reside in Royal Oak, Michigan, creating or retaining approximately 2000 jobs in North America. The company will invest $2.4 million to enhance its U.S. Sales and Marketing operations. Saab Automobile AB was recently purchased by the Dutch automobile company, Spyker Cars NV. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661573null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CREW-Webcast-features-CynCast-president/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661359?ref=25 The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will feature Doug Kelly, president of CynCast, to discuss CynCast's rollout of a single value collision repairer scorecard, called Shop Performance Value Rating (SPV Rating) at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time March 25. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661359null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Yokohama-eager-to-get-rolling-with-ALMS-enhancemen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661255?ref=25 Yokohama is ready to roll for the March 18 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) race in Sebring, Fla. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661255null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Mitchell-1-signs-agreement-with-National-Roadside-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661323?ref=25 Mitchell 1 has signed a partnership agreement with National Roadside Service, LLC (NRS) to provide Mitchell 1 repair information and shop management systems to NRS service providers to use in their businesses. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661323null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Kumho-pumps-up-social-networking-to-connect-shoppe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661253?ref=25 Kumho is increasing its marketing efforts this year with a heightened presence on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122010/661253null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Envia-Systems-Awarded-Grants-from-US-Department-of/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661413?ref=25 Envia Systems announced today that it was awarded a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) newly formed Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) and $1 million from the California Energy Commission (CEC). The grants are an important catalyst for Envia's development strategy focused on producing battery technology that will enable more fuel efficient vehicles. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661413null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Sherwin-Williams-announces-second-quarter-training/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661365?ref=25 Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will offer 36 classes and training sessions designed to help automotive collision professionals in the second quarter of 2010. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/122010/661365null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Transtar-promotes-Parker-to-HR-VP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661287?ref=25 Transtar Industries, Inc., a provider of driveline solutions, has promoted Nancy Parker to vice president of corporate human resources. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/122010/661287null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Consider-Retrofitting-as-Green-Fleet-Strategy/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661484?ref=25 As Earth Day approaches, fleet managers throughout the country are facing the challenge of reducing emissions of their fleet vehicles while being mindful of limited budgets. Buying new hybrid vehicles might seem like the only way to ensure a fuel efficient fleet, however retrofitting offers a financially-sound and environmentally-friendly solution that improves fuel economy, extends vehicle life and reduces the long term impact on the environment. 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661484null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Edmundscom-notes-used-car-prices-rise-except-recal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661179?ref=25 Used car prices are up about 2 percent from last month, but the prices of used Toyotas affected by the recalls are down about 2.5 percent, according Edmunds.com. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/661179null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Visteon-files-amended-plan-of-reorganization-and-d/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661395?ref=25 Visteon Corporation (OTC: VSTNQ) today filed an amended plan of reorganization and disclosure statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, reflecting the company's improved operating and financial performance, as well as recovering industry and market conditions. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661395null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Historic-Denman-Tire-in-trouble/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661137?ref=25 Established in 1919 by the late Walter R. Denman in Warren, Ohio as the Denman-Myers Cord Tire Co., the venerable Denman Tire Corp. is in danger of ceasing operations. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/661137null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Qualcomm-and-GreenRoad-to-Provide-Industrys-First-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661315?ref=25 Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, and GreenRoad, a leader in driver safety and efficiency, today announced they have signed an agreement to offer the first integrated solution that addresses mobile resource management (MRM), safety and driving behavior. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661315null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/COVERKING-signs-with-Illumaware/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661158?ref=25 COVERKING signed a subscription agreement on March 11 with Illumaware to use Evokat 2.5, Illumaware's Web-based data authoring tool to manage their own aftermarket data. This do-it-yourself approach marks a departure from the company's previous practice of third-party data management. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/112010/661158null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Traffic-fatalities-for-2009-reach-record-low/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661213?ref=25 The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 reached the lowest level since 1954, declining for the 15th consecutive quarter. According to early projections, the fatality rate, which takes into account the number of miles traveled, reached the lowest level ever recorded. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/661213null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Messe-Frankfurt-joins-forces-with-Spanish-trade-fa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661157?ref=25 Messe Frankfurt and IFEMA, a leading Spanish trade fair company, announced in Madrid that they plan to organize "Motortec Automechanika Ibérica" together. This trade fair is to establish itself as the leader in the Iberian automotive parts and aftermarket sector. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/661157null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Former-GM-CEO-joins-Genesis/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661281?ref=25 Genesis Fluid Solutions Holdings, Inc. announced Robert C. Stempel will join its Board of Directors, increasing the company's board to four directors. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661281null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Ford-Extended-Service-Plan-ESP-selects-Ristken-Sof/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661382?ref=25 Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP) has chosen Ristken Software Services as their partner to launch their ESP Profitlink Menu (F&I menu selling system) and ESP Profitlink Reporting (F&I reporting system). Both products will be used to assist and support Ford dealerships in finance and sales operations. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661382null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Zeus-Critical-Fluids-presents-webinar/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661275?ref=25 Zeus, Inc., a global leader in material science and high-performance polymer extrusions, announces it will be presenting a critical fluids web seminar on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10am (CDT). The web seminar, entitled "Critical Fluid Handling - Why Fluoropolymers?," will discuss the pivotal role of fluoropolymers in critical fluid applications. Presenters are Dr. Stephen Davis, principal scientist at Zeus, and Jeff Karns, product manager - fluid handling. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661275null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-tire-from-Yokohama-poised-to-clean-up-in-sanit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661138?ref=25 Yokohama will be introducing its latest all-position tire for the waste disposal industry at the March 25-27 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/661138null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Shops-can-thrive-or-say-goodbye/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661196?ref=25 If you aren't growing, you're dying. Attend a business class and you'll be introduced to this notion on day one. Work in any business long enough, and you'll realize it's the truth. In business, growth is life. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/661196null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Toyos-Yoshimoto-retiring-after-38-year-career/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661139?ref=25 Takashi Shimizu is to become the new president of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. as Masaharu Yoshimoto retires at the end of this month. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/661139null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Deeza-Chassis-breaks-ground-on-new-production-plan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661141?ref=25 Deeza Chassis Parts, a technology focused manufacturer of premium chassis parts for the global aftermarket, has broken ground on a new 280,000 sq. ft. production plant in Turkey. At an estimated cost of $6 million, the new facility is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2012 and will nearly double the company's production capacity. Gokhan Kuru, president, Deeza Chassis Parts, announced that the company will also invest in new tooling for the facility. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/112010/661141null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Extreme-Mobile-Coatings-Worldwide-Corp-Acquires-As/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661302?ref=25 Extreme Mobile Coatings Worldwide Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: EMWW) announces that on March 11, 2010, the "Company" entered into a Asset Purchase Agreement with Reflectkote, Inc., dated March 10, 2010, wherein Reflectkote, Inc., sold certain assets and liabilities to the Company, as well as the obligation to issue 50,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company to the shareholders of Reflectkote, Inc. as a stock dividend, after the effectiveness of a Registration Statement on Form S-4. Reflectkote, Inc., has set a record date of March 31, 2010 for the stock dividend. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661302null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Toyota-offers-preliminary-findings-from-technical-/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661361?ref=25 At a press conference today, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. offered key preliminary findings of technical field examination and testing that were performed on March 10 and 11 regarding an alleged "runaway Prius" event dramatically covered by national news media. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661361null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/CPFilms-introduces-automotive-window-film-for-the-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661182?ref=25 CPFilms Inc. is taking its window film and making it block only what motorists want ? UV rays but not electronic signal transmissions. The company's automotive window film, the LLumar CTX Film Series, utilizes Ceramatrix Advanced Technology to provide UV absorption and heat rejection without blocking electronic signal transmissions. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/661182null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Kbbcom-Hyundai-Owner-Loyalty-Speeds-Past-Honda-Rep/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661265?ref=25 According to the latest Kelley Blue Bookwww.kbb.com Market Intelligence data, brand loyalty for Hyundai recently surpassed that of Honda and Toyota, leading Hyundai's brand loyalty to the No. 1 spot among car shoppers on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661265null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Ford-and-SAE-International-Partner-to-Offer-Online/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661307?ref=25 Ford Motor Company and SAE International are joining forces to provide a series of Ford's online training courses to automotive engineers worldwide. Ford has licensed SAE International's Professional Development unit to offer six popular online courses on powertrain and problem-solving topics as a way to extend Ford engineering knowledge across the global industry. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/motorage/122010/661307null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Toyota-incentives-trigger-bounce-in-sales-says-Edm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661142?ref=25 Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has evaluated early March car sales and determined that so far this month, sales industrywide are stronger than they?ve been in nearly a year. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/112010/661142null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/GMAC-to-provide-financing-for-Saab-dealers-and-cus/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661282?ref=25 Following its successful launch as an independent company, Saab Automobile announced today that it has selected GMAC Financial Services as the preferred provider of wholesale and retail financial services for qualified Saab dealers and customers in many different countries around the world. 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/122010/661282null XML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Distribution/VORRA-Series-adds-Ultra4-Class-with-2011-King-of-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661143?ref=25 VORRA Series Promoter Wes Harbor is proud to announce the addition of an Ultra4 Class to the well known West coast series. With the commitment from Ultra4 class promoters Dave Cole and Jeff Knoll, the VORRA Ultra4 Class winner will earn a starting position in the 2011 King of the Hammers.  ?We feel that we have a good series where this style of vehicle can excel,? says Harbor. ?We are excited to have the addition of a new class, and we hope that all the Ultra4 cars will come out to qualify for the King of the Hammers.? 2010-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/112010/661143null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Affinia-Group-Announces-Continued-Margin-Improveme/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661219?ref=25 Affinia Group Inc., an innovative global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and marketing of industrial grade products and services, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/661219null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Timing-belts-can-age-just-as-quickly-as-they-wear-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661033?ref=25 The correct time to change a timing belt in older cars depends not only on the mileage of the car, but also on the age of the belt, says ContiTech?s Power Transmission Group. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/661033null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Hella-offers-new-optical-warning-systems-catalog/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661004?ref=25 Hella, Inc. has just released its new 2010 Optical Warning Systems Catalog, which features an expanded range of lighting-based optical warning systems, including the latest in LED technology, Dual technology and DOT Systems. The catalog provides complete descriptions, comprehensive technical data and application information on Hella?s rotating halogen, strobe and LED-based warning systems, as well as Hella's versatile line of mounting accessories. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/661004null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Superchips-releases-three-downloadable-tuner-apps/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660964?ref=25 Superchips continues to lead the charge with vehicle tuning innovations that matter for consumers. Superchips announces their tuners are now enabled to handle software applications, commonly know as ?apps?. Three vehicle tuning software applications are now available, the first of many advanced tuning apps available via Superchips internet update. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/112010/660964null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/NCOIL-tables-aftermarket-crash-parts-discussion/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660979?ref=25 The National Conference of Insurance Legislators has once again postponed making a decision on its controversial proposed Aftermarket Crash Parts Model Act. The model act, which has been nearly a decade in the making, was the subject of two sessions at the recent meeting in South Carolina on March 5-7. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/660979null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CAPA-moves-forward-on-bumper-standards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661048?ref=25 Following up on its Feb. 1 announcement that the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) is developing a new bumper certification standard, CAPA is in the dynamic testing phase of the new CAPA standard, according to Jack Gillis, CAPA executive director. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/661048null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Roush-Jr-brings-Roush-Sr-milestone-victory-on-Cont/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660994?ref=25 Racing is often described as being a family sport, and that view was highlighted as Jack Roush Jr. won the March 6 Miami 200 to bring his famous father Jack Sr. the 400th race victory for Roush Racing in Round 2 of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/660994null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/US-Auto-Parts-Network-Inc-to-Present-at-the-Roth-2/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661206?ref=25 U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRTS) announced today that Shane Evangelist, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and Aaron Coleman, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, will present at the Roth 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference to be held on March 15, 2010, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dana Point, California. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/661206null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Electric-Motors-Corporation-names-Roger-Umbaugh-CF/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661021?ref=25 Electric Motors Corporation (EMCO), developer of electric pickup trucks and drive systems, has appointed Roger Umbaugh to the company as its Chief Financial Officer. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/112010/661021null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Alliance-AutoGas-Expands-Propane-Fueling-Network-i/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661204?ref=25 Alliance AutoGas has added Southwest partner Aero Propane to its growing base of fueling retailers and conversion centers. Locally owned and operated, Aero will supply AutoGas to public and private fleets throughout Arizona. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/661204null XML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Off-Road+News/Stoneridge-opens-new-Asia-technical-center-and-sal/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661113?ref=25 Stoneridge, Inc. today announced the opening of a new technical center and sales office in the Xu Hui District of Shanghai, China. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/stylingandperformance/112010/661113null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/CarMax-announces-Twitter-contest-grand-prize-winne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661023?ref=25 CarMax, Inc. has concluded its "Tweet Yourself to a New Ride" contest on the social networking site Twitter. The Grand Prize winner of $25,000 from CarMax is Stephanie Beck from Pensacola, Fla. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/661023null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Mitchell-concludes-2010-Property-amp-Casualty-Conf/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/661054?ref=25 Mitchell International concluded a conference March 10 that brought P&C insurance claims professionals from the workers' compensation, auto casualty and auto physical damage (APD) arenas together in a single event to share ideas and learn about best practices being implemented across the industry. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/661054null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Toyota-customers-remain-loyal-despite-recalls/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661128?ref=25 The current Toyota recalls have had massive effects on the automaker's sales but the issues have had less of an impact on current Toyota customers than owners of other auto brands, according to a recent survey conducted by Corporate Research International (CRI), a national leader in customer feedback and consumer insights. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/661128null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Snap-ons-Ward-to-head-AASA-Board-of-Governors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660963?ref=25 Tom Ward, president of Snap-on Tools Group, has been elected as 2010 chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Board of Governors. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/112010/660963null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/US-Gazelles-to-Pilot-HUMMER-H3-in-Women-Only-Off-R/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661205?ref=25 When deciding what vehicle to use in the grueling Rallye Aicha des Gazelles, the U.S. Gazelles race team chose the vehicle best suited for off-road rallies, the HUMMER H3. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/661205null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/VIP-attracting-the-publics-interest-via-online-gif/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660993?ref=25 New England?s VIP Parts, Tires & Service chain is set to shine by inaugurating a new online gift card program from CashStar. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/660993null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Federal-Mogul-named-2009-General-Motors-Supplier-o/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661101?ref=25 Federal-Mogul Corporation (Nasdaq: FDML) has received the prestigious 2009 Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors, in recognition of its performance in engine piston products. Federal-Mogul supplies aluminum pistons, rings and connecting rods to General Motors for both passenger cars and light trucks. This is the third consecutive year Federal-Mogul has received the GM award. 2010-03-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/661101null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/BMW-Announces-best-dealerships-for-2010/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/660914?ref=25 BMW of North America, LLC announced the names of its top performing dealerships in the U.S. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/660914null XML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Senators-introduce-bill-for-green-shops/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660893?ref=25 GRC-Pirk Management said it will implement the energy-savings aspects of the Building Star legislation introduced by the Senate to provide new incentives for early compliance with EPA's surface coating rule. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/112010/660893null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Industry+News/Alcan-Specialty-Sheet-introduces-a-comprehensive-p/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/660995?ref=25 Alcan Specialty Sheet, part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto - introduces a comprehensive product portfolio of Automotive Body in White sheet specifications to meet the growing and increasingly complex demands of the European automotive industry. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/660995null XML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Industry+News/Electric-car-evolution/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661027?ref=25 Manchester City Council chief executive, Sir Howard Bernstein and Juergen Maier, Head of Industry at Siemens plc, took to the streets of Manchester today in an electric powered sportscar - looking to the future of a city using zero-emission electric cars. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/661027null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/TIREMAX-retail-chain-seeking-franchisees-in-Texas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660800?ref=25 Texas-based TIREMAX Corp. is now selling franchises to Lone Star State entrepreneurs. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/660800null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/TireRackcom-enhances-research-access/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660912?ref=25 TireRack.com has announced a new online enhancement designed to make the tire buying experience even faster, easier and more efficient, the company states. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/660912null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Roush-Jr-brings-dad-400th-win-with-victory-at-Home/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660862?ref=25 Racing is often described as being a family sport, and that was well demonstrated on Saturday afternoon as Jack Roush Jr. won the Miami 200 to bring his famous father Jack Sr. the 400th race victory for Roush Racing in round two of the 2010 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge championship on Saturday at Homestead Miami Speedway. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/112010/660862null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Six-New-York-body-shops-help-military-families-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660261?ref=25 Six body shops from New York's Long Island donated their time and talent to restore six vehicles for families of veteran military personnel in need of reliable transportation as part of the Recycled Rides program. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/102010/660261null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/All-new-2011-Ford-Mustang-GT-powered-by-the-new-Fo/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661007?ref=25 Ford Customer Service Division brands Motorcraft, Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center and FordParts.com know what its consumers need ? from quality products and service centers to the internet. As one of the leaders in innovation and technology, Ford Customer Service Division delivers premium brands, competitive prices and convenient services to their consumers. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/661007null XML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Jack-Roush-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660857?ref=25 On Friday, March 12, Jack Roush will receive the highest compliment in the hot rod world as he will be presented with the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony takes place during the grand opening breakfast of the 12th Annual HotRod & Restoration Trade Show in front of nearly one thousand attendees at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/112010/660857null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Automakers-new-technologies-amp-data-driven-innova/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/661053?ref=25 Automakers today cited new, lifesaving technology as one of the primary factors in driving down the nation's vehicle fatality rates. Traffic deaths fell to the lowest level in 56 years in 2009, with fewer than 34,000 people killed, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/661053null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Smart-driving-sales-push/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/659239?ref=25 You might not have heard about the Department of Transportation's IntelliDrive program, but it holds great promise for a new category of aftermarket retail sales. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/102010/659239null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/ESP-foresees-rollout-of-enhanced-services-for-tire/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660801?ref=25 Environmental Systems Products (ESP) is expanding its shop-based services by bringing on new specialized technicians to maintain and repair items such as lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers and other components of the company?s newly expanded equipment line. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/660801null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/PR+Newswire/Horsepower-driven-by-star-power-2010-Toyota-ProCel/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/660974?ref=25 An eclectic group of Hollywood's stars from film, television, music and sports will put their freshly honed racing skills to the test all in the name of charity on Saturday, April 17 in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, part of the 36th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/660974null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Snow-hit-areas-report-double-digit-sales-lift-in-w/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660911?ref=25 In areas of the country that experienced cold and snowy weather this past winter, local auto parts stores experienced a 20 percent plus lift in sales of winter-related products, according to automotive aftermarket research conducted by The NPD Group, a leading market research company. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/112010/660911null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Avon-Motorcycle-Tyres-North-America-launches-new-W/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660867?ref=25 Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America is proud to announce the launch of the all-new Avon motorcycle Web site. The new Web site offers all the best product information, company news and information, technical information and more including the latest on motorcycle events and contests, featured builders, featured riders and testimonials in a clean, user-friendly design. The site has been optimized for a variety of browser platforms making it simple to access and use by both the Mac and the PC user. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/112010/660867null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Industry+News/Novelis-selected-as-leading-supplier-of-aluminum-s/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/660976?ref=25 Novelis announced today that it has been selected as the main supplier of aluminium sheet for the redesigned Audi A8 luxury saloon. Audi has long been a pioneer in incorporating lightweight design into its vehicles and is taking this to a new level with the aluminium-intensive A8. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlenewsfeed/searchautoparts/112010/660976null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Consumers-want-green-vehicles-to-offer-more-than-f/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/660865?ref=25 While interest in alternative vehicles may be growing, consumers do not see "green" as the only purchasing factor and are demanding more from automakers, according to an Accenture study released recently. 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112010/660865null HTML