http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Vendor+Relations/Article/list/41827 News and feature articles that demonstrate how distributors, repair shop owners and body shop owners can work/negotiate with their current manufacturing partners or ways to establish relations with new manufacturing partners; subjects could includes supply chain management, pricing, inventory, etc. 2009-11-21T12:35:21Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Snap-on-expands-hybrid-coverage-in-new-software-bu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642758?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Snap-on?s latest software upgrade, Bundle 9.4, delivers the most powerful diagnostic capabilities in the industry today with advanced technology such as hybrid/energy system control coverage for the major hybrid vehicles on the road today, including Toyota Prius, Camry and Highlander, Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, Saturn Vue and Aura, Lexus GS, LS and RX, and Mazda Tribute. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642758null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Motor-Age-unveils-top-10-shops-in-Top-Shops-contes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642710?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Shops from around the country fill out the top 10 of the fourth annual Motor Age Top Shops Contest. The top shop in 2009 is Menke Automotive Repair in Newburgh, Ind., and shops from Colorado, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, California, Michigan, Arizona and another Indiana shop round out the list. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642710null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Floor-mats-fault-in-accidents-ruled-a-valid-possib/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642355?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 The vehicle testing team at Edmunds.com, an online resource for automotive consumer information, has confirmed that it is possible for the floor mats of essentially any vehicle to dangerously interfere with its accelerator pedal, as is suspected in the recent Toyota and Lexus accidents that generated a huge recall and many news headlines. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642355null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Purolator-updates-catalogs-for-techs-use/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641262?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Purolator announces that the 2009 catalogs for its professional installer oil and air filtration lines have been updated with a host of new details. Especially designed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of parts professionals and technicians, the updates will make it faster and easier to select the correct automotive oil and air filters. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641262null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/California-shop-owners-intent-on-pursuing-class-ac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641753?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Some 75 California collision repair professionals representing about 40 body shops spent their Thursday evening discussing the details involved in filing a class action lawsuit against State Farm Insurance over alleged steering. The consensus reached at the Nov. 12 gathering was that they should move forward with all deliberate speed. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/641753null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Four-Seasons-rewards-techs-for-signing-up-for-e-ne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640573?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 The Four Seasons ?Cool It? Sweepstakes offered service providers and professional technicians an opportunity to win one of several great prizes for simply signing up to receive The Four Seasons Standard e-newsletter. Both existing and new e-newsletter recipients were eligible to win a prize. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640573null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/DENSO-revamps-compressor-program-for-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640577?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 In an effort to meet customer requirements, DENSO substantially improved its First Time Fit® automotive air conditioning compressor program. The company converted its remanufactured compressors to coreless, providing an attractive compliment to its existing factory new offering.  2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640577null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/AVLs-Smart-Sampler-478-designed-to-enhance-engine-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637773?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 AVL has released a new emission measurement tool that will help vehicle manufacturers and engine makers meet changing emissions regulation. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637773null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Mitchell-1-gathers-complete-customer-profiles-thro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637134?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 With tough economic times still in the forecast, an independent repair shop?s ability to sell profitable maintenance work is a key component to their business survival. But how do they make the transition from just fixing broken vehicles to maximizing maintenance sales with each customer visit? 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637134null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-26-Crown-Royal-crew-chief-gets-crowning-achieve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637047?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Donnie Wingo, crew chief of the No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion driven by Jamie McMurray, won the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after McMurray gained 17 positions to finish sixth in the Tums Fast Relief 500 Sprint Cup event at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637047null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Washington-state-shop-owner-wins-Federated-Gold-Ru/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637046?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 It will be north to Alaska for Wayne Froelich, owner of A-1 Automotive Sales and Service, a Federated Car Care Center in Spokane, Wash. Froelich is the grand prize winner of an all-expense paid Alaskan cruise for two in the 2009 Federated Gold Rush Sweepstakes. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637046null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Purolator-educating-techs-advisors-and-the-public-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636437?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Purolator is helping technicians and service advisors explain to customers better the company?s two grades of oil filters ? the premium Purolator PureONE and the Purolator Classic oil filter ? as vehicle maintenance becomes more of a premium for some consumers. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/636437null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-24s-crew-chief-steals-MOOG-award-in-latest-NASC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635544?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 Transformers/DuPont Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon, was presented the NASCAR® MOOG® ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after Gordon nearly stole a win from Hendrick Motorsports teammate and three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson in the closing laps of the NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe?s Motor Speedway, Charlotte, N.C. 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/635544null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/ATX-extends-telematics-agreement-with-BMW/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635280?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 ATX Group, a provider of customized connected vehicle ? telematics ? services to global automobile manufacturers, has entered a new multi-year agreement to continue providing services to BMW vehicles in North America. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/635280null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Events/EngineQuest-contest-disappearing-on-Halloween/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634858?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 There?s no trick to entering the EQ ?Head to Vegas? Promotion but there could be some treats for techs that enter the contest before its deadline of Halloween ? Oct. 31. 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/634858null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Knaus-moves-into-four-way-tie-atop-MOOG-Problem-So/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634859?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Three-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus once again left the competition ?California dreaming? as the No. 48 Lowe?s/Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet powered to an impressive victory in the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/634859null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/MOOG-helping-boost-chassis-opportunities-with-hund/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634135?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Federal-Mogul Corporation is helping aftermarket distributors, jobbers and service providers maximize the growth of their chassis businesses through the addition of hundreds of new MOOG replacement steering and suspension products. 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/422009/634135null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Jeff-Gordons-crew-chief-wins-another-MOOG-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632757?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet driven by Jeff Gordon, was presented the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after Gordon nearly caught race leader Tony Stewart in the closing laps of the Price Chopper 400 at Kansas Speedway.   2009-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/632757null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Five-rookies-get-dirty-with-dirt-track-driver-and-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632123?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 It was a very memorable day for five Federated Auto Parts Car Care Center members as they spent the day dirt track racing with NASCAR driver and dirt track legend Ken Schrader at Schrader?s I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo., in September. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/632123null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Distribution/Maxzone-relocates-headquarters-and-DC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/632115?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Maxzone Auto Parts Corporation has relocated and expanded its California headquarters and New Jersey distribution center to accommodate customers? needs as well as the end of previous warehouse contract. 2009-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/632115null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Associate-members-join-ASA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631661?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announces five new associate members have recently joined the association, while two members have renewed their status. The decision to become an associate member displays a strong commitment to ASA and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry ? including its many dedicated independent repair professionals. 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/631661null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Injuries-prompt-recall-of-DeVilbiss-air-compressor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631982?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Certain models of air compressors and pressure washers from the DeVilbiss Air Power Co. of Jackson, Tenn. are being recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/631982null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-car-sales-to-stay-tight-for-a-while-conference/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631241?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 So-called normal sales of new cars in the United States won't return until 2012, a conference in Detroit heard last week. And tight inventory levels, which have saved Ford alone some $1.5 billion worldwide so far this year, will remain the challenge for logistics providers as well as carmakers. 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/631241null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Events/Bosch-director-to-highlight-shop-tips-during-AAPEX/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631116?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Robert Bosch LLC announces that Warren Suter, director, Product Management, Engine Systems Group, will be a featured expert on the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) panel addressing the ?Future of Electronic Engine Management Systems: Successful Shop Preparation.? 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/631116null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Mighty-giving-customers-incentives-for-coming-to-y/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631113?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Mighty Auto Parts is offering a fall consumer incentive designed to quickly grow sales and bring customers back to your shop for a follow-up visit. 2009-10-05T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/631113null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Jack-Fish-selected-as-new-Goodyear-chief-for-manuf/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630974?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 John ?Jack? D. Fish has been named as Goodyear?s senior vice president of global operations, replacing Christopher W. Clark, who is retiring after 36 years with the company. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630974null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Stewarts-crew-chief-wins-MOOG-award-for-Chase-race/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630734?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Darian Grubb, crew chief for the No. 14 Chevrolet driven by Tony Stewart, won his third NASCAR® MOOG® ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award of 2009 after helping Stewart recover from an early accident to finish ninth in the recent Chase for the Sprint Cup race, the AAA 400 at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630734null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/US-EPA-Region-2-awards-12-million-to-reduce-diesel/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630729?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1.2 million to replace 51 older delivery trucks with diesel-electric hybrid trucks certified to EPA?s 2007 diesel standards. Under an application by the not for profit organization, CALSTART, the trucks, which belong to three previously identified truck fleets operating within New York and New Jersey and will improve regional air quality. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630729null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Why-some-people-always-make-money-in-the-service-b/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630168?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Many of us have been surprised by the way this recession has affected our businesses. Who would have thought OEMs would go bankrupt and so many new car dealers would close their doors? Then for every independent shop we see experiencing increases in sales due to lack of new car sales, there is a shop located in a challenging area of high unemployment experiencing decreases in sales. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630168null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Troubleshooting/TSBs-and-Recall-information/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630167?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive industry. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630167null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Honeywell-and-SAE-International-expand-vehicle-des/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630258?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Honeywell and SAE International have expanded their Honeywell/SAE Student Automotive Design Challenge (SADC) to include schools from eight countries and more than 400 students. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630258null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Bendix-issues-fraud-alert-concerning-fake-checks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629532?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix CVS) and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC are warning their employees, customers and other consumers about a business financing scam that has appropriated the companies' identities. 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/629532null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Snap-on-wins-innovation-awards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629295?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Snap-on Tools won four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2009 Innovation Awards, including taking top honor - 2009 Tool of the Year Award for the Dodge Hub Removal Adapter (DHP1). 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/629295null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Pennzoil-chipping-in-to-save-the-music-with-oil-ch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628928?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Your oil change customers will have a chance to keep music playing if you are a participant in a joint effort wtih Pennzoil and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. 2009-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628928null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Changes-lead-to-Sadlers-crew-chief-winning-MOOG-aw/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628659?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 After making wholesale changes to its car, the No. 19 Stanley Tools Dodge Charger team watched driver Elliott Sadler march through the competition for an impressive eighth-place finish in the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628659null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Get-more-attention-registering-Fall-Car-Care-event/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628168?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Organizations can register their 2009 Fall Car Care Month community car care events on the Car Care Council?s Web site 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628168null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Take-the-EQ-quiz-and-win-a-chance-to-head-to-Vegas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628171?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Technicians can take the EngineQuest (EQ) cylinder head product quiz on RacingJunk.com and enter to win EQ?s ?Head to Vegas? promotion. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628171null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Mitchell-announces-availability-of-content-concier/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628180?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Mitchell International Inc. has announced availability of its Content Concierge Service for the Mitchell Information Center, designed to help collision repair shops keep pace with the demanding task of locating the OEM collision repair information required to complete the repair. 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/392009/628180null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Makita-invites-techs-to-experience-tools-in-new-pr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628045?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Makita Industrial Power Tools has launched Experience 18V LXT Lithium-Ion, a new national promotion offering select free tools with purchase and big value on select items. 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628045null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Purolator-Web-site-available-in-multiple-languages/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627579?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Purolator?s current Web site, purolatorautofilters.net, can now be accessed in a variety of languages indigenous to North America. The addition of Canadian French and Canadian English, Mexican Spanish and Mexican English and American Spanish to the current Web site in English is expected to make the site even more customer-friendly. 2009-09-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/627579null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Bosch-offers-wiper-rebate-to-your-customers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626684?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Just in time for bad-weather days ahead, Bosch is offering your customers a $15 mail-in rebate on the purchase of two premium Bosch ICON bracketless wiper blades. The rebate program is set to run from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2009. 2009-09-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/626684null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Federated-sending-one-tech-for-a-ride-in-classic-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626696?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 One technician will have the chance to own a classic muscle or vintage car through the Federated Auto Parts ? Standard brand Oxygen Sensors ?Dream Car Sweepstakes.? 2009-09-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/626696null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Wis-tech-Marquardt-named-NAPA-Technician-of-the-Ye/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/626442?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Thirty years ago, Paul Marquardt read an article about a man named the NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year. The tables have turned as others now are reading an article about Marquardt, owner of Northwoods Auto Techs in Rhinelander, Wis., and the 2010 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year. 2009-09-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/626442null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Valvoline-acquires-eight-locations-in-Texas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625864?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising, Inc. has eight new franchise locations in central Texas, recently acquired by Earl and Brenda McGoldrick, owners of McGoldrick Enterprises, a locally owned and operated business. 2009-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/625864null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-00-crew-chief-wins-MOOG-Problem-Solver-of-the-R/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625530?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 David Reutimann and the No. 00 Aaron?s Dream Machine Toyota scored their fifth top-five finish of the season and the team?s crew chief, Rodney Childers, was presented the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award following the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. 2009-09-11T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/625530null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Mitchell-offers-I-CAR-training-to-industry-via-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625953?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Mitchell International has teamed with I-CAR, The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, to offer a series of I-CAR collision repair training courses at its San Diego, Calif. headquarters. 2009-09-11T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/372009/625953null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/AkzoNobel-Acoat-selected-shops-outperform-market/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625931?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 The 16th annual AkzoNobel Acoat selected conference brought together more than 90 businesses and 170 individuals for one of the longest running industry networking and education programs in the collision repair industry. 2009-09-11T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/372009/625931null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ALLDATA-LLC-enters-into-a-national-account-agreeme/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625339?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 ALLDATA LLC entered into a national account agreement with the Northwest Automotive Trades Association (NATA) in which ALLDATA will provide NATA members with pricing incentives to purchase a subscription for either ALLDATA Repair or ALLDATA Collision. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/372009/625339null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Mitchells-UltraMate-7-prints-estimates-in-Spanish/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625565?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Mitchell International's UltraMate 7 now can generate estimate printouts in Spanish — improving the collision repair experience for Spanish-speaking customers. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/372009/625565null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Car-Care-Guides-available-for-your-Fall-Car-Care-M/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624920?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 The Car Care Council says that now is the time to start planning for Fall Car Care Month activities, and that means ordering copies of the Car Care Guide for the October event. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/624920null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/PPG-products-approved-by-GM-for-warranty-repairs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624971?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 PPG's new SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor P565-9880 Etch Primers have been approved by General Motors for use in warranty repairs on its vehicles. 2009-09-09T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/372009/624971null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Vendor+Relations/WORLDPAC-carrying-Permatex-lines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624260?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 WORLDPAC has expanded its general purpose products category to include a select offering of Permatex products including sealants, gasket makers, thread lockers, cleaners and other popular items. 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/624260null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Tips-for-a-successful-Fall-Car-Care-Month/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624258?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 In preparation for Fall Car Care Month in October 2009, the Car Care Council has put together some recommended guidelines on how to host a vehicle check-up event. 2009-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/624258null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/PPGs-MVP-Business-Solutions-Fall-Conference/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624367?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 PPG announced its MVP Business Solutions Fall Conference, scheduled for September 13 - 15 in Nashville, has been sold out. 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/362009/624367null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Motor-oil-makers-urging-consumers-to-learn-that-oi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623585?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 As the average age of vehicles on the road today rises, up to 9.4 years according to a trio of motor oil brands, a new consumer education program has hit the streets to help your customers learn more about the importance of oil in keeping their vehicles running longer. 2009-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623585null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Techs-fishing-for-deals-can-earn-them-through-Delp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623157?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Delphi is helping technicians spend more on their downtime with gift cards to BassPro Shops. 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623157null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Fall-Car-Care-Month-made-easy-with-new-kits-from-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623158?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 With Fall Car Care Month less than a month away, the Car Care Council is making available kits to help today?s repair shops, jobbers and WDs get ready for the annual event. 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623158null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Ken-Schrader-getting-dirty-with-five-Federated-Car/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623159?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Five Federated Car Care Centers from across the country are getting the chance to get dirty as the winnser of Federated?s ?Get Dirty with Kenny? contest have been announced. 2009-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623159null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Sherwin-Williams-Ecolean-workshop-travels-to-Orlan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623482?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corporation (SWAFC) has announced it will hold a fourth A-Plus University EcoLean workshop at the Celebration Hotel in Orlando, October 1-2, 2009. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/362009/623482null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Volkswagen-launches-new-customer-service-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622728?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. will initiate a new customer service program to address concerns raised by its customers with certain Direct Shift Gearboxes (DSG) in Volkswagen and Audi models, and to affirm its confidence in the sophisticated technology represented by those components. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/622728null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Mighty-adds-Web-based-tech-center/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622736?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 A new Web destination created exclusively for Mighty customers now offers an array of powerful ?speed tools? and business-building ideas. Managers, service advisors, and technicians can access volumes of vital information around the clock, the company reports. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/622736null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Texas-Jaguar-dealership-files-suit-against-manufac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622727?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 A Plano, Texas, Jaguar dealership has asked a court to settle a dispute with Jaguar Land Rover over disputed manufacturer charges for the dealership. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/622727null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Customer+Service/Trico-forecasting-results-with-Its-Raining-Rebates/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622673?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Trico Products is ready for changing driving conditions and getting others ready to with its new promotion, ?It?s Raining Rebates,? running for two months this fall. The promotion, which starts Oct. 1 and continues through Nov. 30, offers the opportunity for customers to save up to $20 in rebates on a pair of Trico NeoForm®, Teflon® blade or ExactFit® wiper blades. 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/362009/622673null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/RepairPal-services-to-be-offered-in-Bosch-Service-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621911?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 RepairPal, a Web and mobile service that directs tens of thousands of educated customers to quality auto repair facilities every day, has reached an agreement with Robert Bosch LLC, the largest global manufacturer of original equipment automotive parts and systems. 2009-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621911null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Jimmie-Johnson-crew-chief-wins-MOOG-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621913?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Chad Knaus, crew chief for three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, was presented the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award following the Sharpie 500 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. 2009-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/621913null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Matrix-System-appoints-new-Vice-PresidentGeneral-M/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622390?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Matrix System Automotive Finishes has announce the appointment of David Brunori to the position of Vice President and General Manager. 2009-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/352009/622390null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Fighter-pilot-Jim-Murphy-to-address-PPG-MVP-Confer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621467?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 The theme and focus of the PPG MVP Business Solutions Conference, September 13 - 15 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville is "Accelerating Performance." 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/352009/621467null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Sherwin-Williams-A-Plus-Network-to-sponsor-state-o/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621463?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 The Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp (SWAFC) A-Plus Network will present its Discovery Meeting: The State of the Collision Repair Industry, in Albuquerque, N.M., Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 pm, at the Albuquerque Aquarium. 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/352009/621463null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Industry-leaders-gather-at-Mitchells-2009-Industry/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621146?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Mitchell International Inc announced the conclusion of its Industry Week Conference, held August 3-7 at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego. Collision repairers, insurers, and industry partners came together to learn new tools and techniques, strategies, and best practices to help drive high operational performance in their businesses. 2009-08-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/352009/621146null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/ASA-RepairPal-set-up-new-member-benefit-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620220?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Automotive Service Association (ASA) members now have closer ties with their customers through a member benefit established with RepairPal. The agreement provides a 10 percent discount on AppointmentsPlus products to eligible ASA member businesses. 2009-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/342009/620220null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Installing-Walker-parts-could-earn-techs-pre-paid-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619817?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Tenneco Inc.?s Walker® Exhaust brand will award Walker-branded Visa pre-paid debit cards to automotive service providers who sell qualifying Walker or DynoMax® exhaust products this fall through the Walker ?The Right Choice!? promotion. 2009-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/342009/619817null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Identifix-iATN-parent-company-named-to-growing-sof/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619821?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Service Repair Solutions, Inc. has been named to the top 100 fastest growing private software companies in a recent ranking released by Inc. magazine. The company is 63rd on the list. 2009-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/342009/619821null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+NACE/Sherwin-Williams-to-exhibit-at-NACE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619630?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) will exhibit at the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) Nov. 5-7, 2009. 2009-08-18T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/342009/619630null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Mitchell-International-Thatcham-partner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619048?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Mitchell International has partnered with U.K.-based Thatcham (The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre), an authority in collision repair research for European and Asian nameplates. Thatcham said this is the first time its proprietary repair methodologies will be offered in the North American collision repair market. 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/332009/619048null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Volvo-lists-Standox-as-a-preferred-supplier/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617252?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Under the terms of a preferred supplier agreement, Volvo will recommend the use of German-made Standox products and procedures to its importers, dealers and approved body shops for the refinishing of Volvo cars. 2009-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/322009/617252null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Audatex-selected-as-data-consolidator-for-National/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/617399?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Audatex North America Inc. has announced an agreement with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) to become an authorized data consolidator for reporting information to the U.S. National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS). 2009-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/322009/617399null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/TIA-provides-tire-dealers-with-customer-care-tips/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616462?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 With summer in full swing, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) is offering tire care tips to share with your customers as drivers take advantage of the warm weather to accomplish some much-needed maintenance for their cars while also gearing up to embark upon vacation road trips. 2009-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/322009/616462null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Clore-offers-technicians-rebtate/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615967?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 For a limited time, technicians who purchase any SOLAR Octane Series Wheel Charger (Model Nos. OS6110-OS6150) or select a Christie Service Bay Fast Charger (Model Nos. QWC, QMT, FDC) will be eligible to receive an end user rebate from $10 to $50. 2009-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/322009/615967null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/AkzoNobel-converts-four-Hawaiian-shops-to-waterbor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616537?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 AkzoNobel Car Refinishes North America has announced that four collision repair centers in Hawaii have become the first in the state to switch to waterborne technology. The system they chose to help preserve the tropical beauty of the island is Sikkens Autowave. 2009-08-04T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/322009/616537null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Protect-yourself-from-toxic-employees/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615202?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Most shop owners get in trouble when three problems appear at the same time. Most of us do not get in trouble with one problem, but with a combination of multiple problems. A toxic employee is defined as one that pollutes the entire business and creates multiple problems in the blink of an eye. These problems can be very expensive to correct, and without a fat savings account you may not be even capable of proving your innocence. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615202null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Troubleshooting/TSBs-and-Recall-information/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615209?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Some of the latest technical service bulletins and safey recalls in the automotive industry. 2009-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615209null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Distribution/Bosch-lands-supplier-deal-for-Lexus-of-North-Miami/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615013?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Bosch has been selected as the sole wheel service equipment supplier by Lexus of North Miami. This 1-million square foot, super-dealership boasts an amazing 116 service bays equipped to service as many as 2,000 inventory vehicles. 2009-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615013null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Snap-on-heating-up-No-Compromise-Tour/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613481?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 As the summer weather heats up, the Snap-on tools NO COMPROMISE TOUR continues to be a hot attraction across the country with big crowds gathering from coast-to-coast to check out this innovative, interactive event. 2009-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/302009/613481null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/LKQ-Corporation-creates-disposal-system-to-help-de/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613175?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 LKQ Corporation and its vehicle recycling operations have created the LKQ Assured CARS Disposal program to assist automobile dealers that accept trade-in vehicles under the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS). 2009-07-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/302009/613175null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ALLDATA-signs-agreement-with-AkzoNobel/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613038?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 ALLDATA has entered into a national account agreement with AkzoNobel Coatings. Under this agreement, collision repair shops affiliated with the AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected program will receive pricing incentives to subscribe to ALLDATA Collision. 2009-07-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/302009/613038null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Federated-opens-up-its-own-gold-rush-with-sweepsta/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612407?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Federated Auto Parts is offering its Car Care Center members a chance to experience an Alaskan adventure in Federated?s ?Gold Rush Sweepstakes.? To be eligible, a shop must be fully enrolled as a Federated Car Care Center member by Oct. 15, 2009. 2009-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/302009/612407null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/GM-Collision-Parts-Fast-Cash-Fascia-and-Bumper-Bar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612308?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GM SPO) is offering $20 Visa Gift Cards to collision shops who convert their aftermarket fascia and bumper bar estimate to a Genuine GM Parts Fascia or Bumper Bar 2009-07-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/302009/612308null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/AkzoNobel-partners-with-Speedy-Automotive-Ltd-for-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612359?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 AkzoNobel Car Refinishes North America and Speedy Automotive Ltd. have entered into a distribution partnership in the Newfoundland and Labrador area. 2009-07-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/302009/612359null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CCC-Insight-Thought-Leadership-Publication-examine/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612185?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 An aging population along with an increase in the percentage of immigrants driving recent U.S. population growth could impact the automotive claims and collision repair industries. 2009-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/302009/612185null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Matthias-Larisch-to-lead-Celette-North-America/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611853?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 As part of an international corporate restructuring, Celette has appointed Matthias Larisch, as General Manager of Celette Inc. 2009-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/292009/611853null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Snap-on-adds-to-Web-site/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611096?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Snap-on Tools recently added a news section to its Web site for information on products and events the company is involved in. 2009-07-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/292009/611096null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Lexus-selects-Sherwin-Williams-to-offer-estimator-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611509?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Lexus has announced its continued partnership with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) to offer the Estimating Solutions for Profit class as part of its Lexus College estimator certification program. 2009-07-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/292009/611509null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Collision-Repair-Executive-Webcast-to-feature-CCC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/610887?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) has announced that the special guests for the 11a.m. PST Thursday, July 23rd session will be Jim Dickens, General Manager and Sr. V.P. of the Automotive Services Group, Susanna Gotsch, Director/Industry Analyst and Mark Fincher, V.P. of Market Solutions with CCC Information Services Inc. 2009-07-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/292009/610887null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Distribution/IWD-names-ASC-a-TOPP-vendor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/610797?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Independent Warehouse Distributors, LLC (IWD) has announced its most recent recipient of the group?s Top Priority Line Vendor Status (TOPP). 2009-07-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/292009/610797null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CARSTAR-Canada-makes-Audatex-its-preferred-online-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611101?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Audatex North America, Inc. has announced an exclusive agreement with CARSTAR Canada as its preferred online provider of Lean Six Sigma training. The agreement extends to over 130 CARSTAR collision repair facilities in Canada throughout 10 provinces. 2009-07-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/292009/611101null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/AkzoNobel-and-Triad-Coatings-enter-into-distributi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611098?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas and Triad Coatings, Inc have entered into a distribution partnership in the North Carolina area. AkzoNobel reports the alliance significantly expands and enhances the distribution coverage of both organizations in the Carolina area. Triad Coatings, Inc. headquartered in Graham, North Carolina, has distributed industrial coatings for approximately ten years. 2009-07-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/292009/611098null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Snap-on-offers-long-deal-for-a-short-time/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/610178?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Snap-on is providing its customers an offer for its very special wrenches for a limited time. Right now, customers who purchase the Snap-on 10-piece Long Metric Wrench Set will also get a 10-piece Midget Metric Wrench Set at no charge. 2009-07-13T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/282009/610178null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Service-Street-plans-to-take-new-model-independent/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/610211?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Service Street founder Greg Sands is moving forward with his plan to open up new facilities all across the country. And according to this 18-year industry veteran, there is no better time to take on such a venture. 2009-07-13T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/282009/610211null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Kaeser-starts-buy-direct-site-for-compressors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/609907?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Kaeser is working to make it easier for professional technicians to purchase air compressors with its new buy-direct Web site. 2009-07-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/282009/609907null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Schlaeffler-launches-new-Web-site-for-auto-pros/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/609557?contextCategoryId=41827&ref=25 Schaeffler Group USA Inc. recently launched its new automotive aftermarket Web site, www.schaeffler-aftermarket.us. Complete information on the company's LuK(R), INA(R) and FAG(R) brands sold in the U.S. and Canada is available. 2009-07-09T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/282009/609557null HTML