http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Industry+News/Article/list/41884 Coverage of industry events from distributors, shop operators, legislation, insurers, parts suppliers, manufacturers. Includes news related to mergers/acquisitions, changes in state or federal laws and regulations, special programs from parts and service suppliers and more. 2009-11-21T05:00:57Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Menkes-Automotive-rises-to-the-top-of-the-countrys/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643245?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 When Vernie Menke used to wander out to his father's shop behind his childhood home, he knew he wanted to work in an automotive shop for the rest of his life. But when he walked into his first job at Paul Fischer Performance Shop in 1970, his views all changed. Yes, he still wanted to be in a shop, but this was different. The shop was pristine. It was spotless and organized ? just how Menke knew a good automotive repair shop should be run. 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/643245/menke-flash-260_flash.gif HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/DENSO-to-combine-business-in-Australia/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642932?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 To improve efficiency and customer service, DENSO Corporation is combining its primary business functions in Australia, such as production at Australian Automotive Air Pty. Ltd. (AAA) and, sales, service and logistics functions at DENSO International Australia Pty. Ltd. (DIAU). These functions will be integrated into AAA, though DIAU will continue to be a holding company. During this same time, AAA will also change its name to DENSO Automotive Systems Australia Pty. Ltd. (DNAU). All changes will take effect April 1, 2010. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642932null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Certified-Automotive-uses-technology-to-get-its-me/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643126?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Gene Morrill might be one of the few shop owners in the country who encourages his technicians to log onto Yahoo! Messenger during work. But utilizing technology in a multitude of ways helped the shop land in second on the top 10 Motor Age Top Shops in 2009. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/643126/certified-flash-260_flash.gif HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Four-Seasons-adds-660-new-SKUs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642930?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 In its continuous effort to offer automotive technicians everything they need to fulfill their temperature control replacement part needs, Four Seasons has added more than 660 new part numbers to its line in 2009 to date. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642930null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Engine-Repower-Council-sets-up-Facebook-presence/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643050?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 The Engine Repower Council has turned to the social networking site, Facebook, as another means to educate motorists about the benefits of remanufactured/rebuilt engines. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/643050null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/CREW-webcast-targets-alternative-parts-procurement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643195?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 APU Solutions will discuss emerging technology solutions for alternative parts procurement on the next Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) at 11 a.m. PST Dec. 3. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/643195null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Registration-open-for-University-of-the-Aftermarke/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643034?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Registration is now open for 16 online business management courses that will be offered during the winter term of the University of the Aftermarket's Distance Learning program. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/643034null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ABRN-names-top-10-shops-in-Top-Shops-contest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643180?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Auto Body World in Tolleson, Ariz., was selected as the top shop in ABRN’s inaugural Top Shops contest. David Fair is chief executive officer and Mark Turner is president of the company, which has six locations and 130 employees in the Phoenix area. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/643180null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/CleanFUEL-USA-expands-alternative-fuel-options-for/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642931?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 CleanFUEL USA, a supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, is debuting its latest Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system for the General Motors (GM) 6.0-liter engine. The new engine system will be available the first quarter of 2010 and the company is now taking orders to meet the increased demand for greener fleet vehicles, as the Department of Energy (DOE) starts to award stimulus funds this December. Propane projects were one of the largest beneficiaries of alternative fuel grants given under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), securing $33.5 million. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642931null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/InstallerNet-database-offers-telematics-access-for/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643048?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Fleet managers and users of telematics services now can easily access location data for on-board diagnostic (OBDII) ports on thousands of vehicles, thanks to a comprehensive database service from InstallerNet. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/643048null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/CRP-Automotive-unveils-2010-catalog/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643032?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 CRP Automotive's 2010 Automotive catalog series is ready for distribution. The CRP Automotive catalog series includes the 2010 Belt and Belt Kit Car and Light Truck Application Catalog, complete with the new Pro Series timing kits, as well as an expanded Rein Automotive program inclusive of the new 2010 A/C and Cabin Air Filter Catalog and the 2010 Undercar Application Catalog. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/643032null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry/Rado-breaks-record-at-three-tracks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642933?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Veteran racer Chris Rado of WORLD Racing broke the Unlimited FWD record at the Super Lap Battle finals on Nov. 11, with a time of 1.49.703.  Rado ran his Scion tC on Continental tires, the first result of a new strategic alliance between Continental Tire and Hoosier Racing Tire.  The previous record was set by GM and stood for five years, but Rado beat that by 1.615 seconds, making his the first FWD car to run under 1.50 at Buttonwillow. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/472009/642933null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Snap-on-expands-hybrid-coverage-in-new-software-bu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642758?contextCategoryId=41884&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://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Motorcar-starters-amp-alternators-catalog-wins-awa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642782?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. has received the Best New Catalog of a Product Line for Import Cars or Trucks award from The Auto International Association (AIA) for its Quality-Built Starters and Alternators Catalog. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642782null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Autolive-to-acquire-Delphi-passive-safety-assets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642784?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Autoliv Inc., an automotive safety manufacturer, will acquire North American airbag, seatbelt and steering wheel assets from Delphi. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642784null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Hartford-says-it-will-appeal-15-million-jury-verdi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643102?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 The Hartford Insurance Co. said it was disappointed in a Connecticut jury’s verdict that it broke the law and will appeal the verdict and the $15 million fine assessed against the company. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/643102null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Motor-Age-unveils-top-10-shops-in-Top-Shops-contes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642710?contextCategoryId=41884&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/Equipment-and-Tool-Institute-launches-TPMS-study/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642759?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) is continuing to assist members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, and is launching its second Market Research Study to cover Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and specific questions on the growing trend of the OEMs to equip vehicles with telematics solutions. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642759null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Hankook-Tire-achieves-victory-at-Super-Lap-Battle-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642760?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 For the second year in a row, when the smoke cleared from the Super Lap Battle Finals a Hankook driver was on top of the podium. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642760null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/RL-Polk-Activant-offer-parts-demand-intelligence-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642733?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 R. L. Polk & Co. and Activant Solutions Inc. will soon launch a new intelligence solution for aftermarket manufacturers to help them enhance efficiency and identify business opportunities. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642733null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Shively-named-US-sales-manager-for-Grote/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642745?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Bob Shively has joined Grote Industries Co. in the capacity of U.S. sales manager, Grote Electrical Connections and Accessories division. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642745null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/ASA-SCRS-join-to-fight-against-salvage-airbag-use/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643098?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Four auto industry associations joined forces to encourage lawmakers not to pass model legislation that would endorse the use of salvage airbags in collision-damaged vehicles. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/643098null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Michelin-adds-to-retread-truck-tire-line/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642343?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Michelin Retread Technologies is expanding the retreadable offerings of its X One wide single truck tire line with the recent rollout of the X One XZU S Pre-Mold Retread. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642343null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Auto-transportation-CEOs-form-Electrification-Coal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642385?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 More than a dozen business leaders -- including Carlos Ghosn, President & CEO of Nissan Motor Company; David W. Crane, President & CEO of NRG Energy; and Frederick W. Smith, Chairman, President & CEO of FedEx Corporation -- converged to form the Electrification Coalition. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642385null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Tenneco-team-earns-awards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642267?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Tenneco Inc.?s North American Aftermarket organization received six Automotive Communications Awards for excellence in business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing and training during the recent Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. The six awards were the most received by any aftermarket manufacturer. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642267null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Three-CARS-attendees-win-with-Toyotas-Techstream-L/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642352?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Toyota has introduced a new Techstream Lite Diagnostic Kit, developed to make factory level Toyota Techstream Diagnostics more affordable. Demos of the new system were available at the recent CARS Expo in Las Vegas, and attendees were encouraged to enter a drawing to win one of three Techstream Lite Diagnostic Kits. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642352null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/More-DIY-maintenance-reported-for-2009-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642322?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 With fewer consumers purchasing new vehicles and deciding to keep their vehicles on the road longer, consumers reported increased vehicle maintenance behaviors in several areas in 2009, according to The NPD Group, whose recent automotive aftermarket research reveals that more than 90 percent of consumers say they will do the same amount of maintenance or more in 2010. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642322null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Scosche-wins-best-of-CES-Innovations-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642259?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Scosche Industries, a manufacturer of mobile electronics aftermarket accessories, has won a Best of CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards in the in-vehicle control/OEM integration category for its product, the stereo replacement interface #GM25-SWM. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/472009/642259null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Customized-Camaro-on-Nitto-tires-is-Mothers-Choice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642346?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 A customized 2010 Camaro equipped with Nitto tires, the Lingenfelter T/A, has won a Mothers Choice Award for excellence in automotive design at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642346null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/MIS-Council-reports-success-with-recent-conference/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642361?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 More than 80 aftermarket technology leaders networked, collaborated and learned at the 38th annual Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Information Services Council Fall Conference, which took place last month in Marco Island, Fla. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642361null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/PDA-selects-Mitchell-for-extended-estimating-solut/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642786?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 PDA Corp., a large automobile inspection and appraisal service network, signed a renewal contract extending its relationship with Mitchell International for the next seven years. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642786null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/IIHS-awards-27-vehicles-with-2010-Top-Safety-Pick-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642783?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Nineteen cars and eight SUVs earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award for 2010. For the first time, good performance in a roof strength test to measure protection in a rollover is required to win. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642783null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Floor-mats-fault-in-accidents-ruled-a-valid-possib/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642355?contextCategoryId=41884&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://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/RepairPal-AOL-Autos-launch-partnership/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642265?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 RepairPal, the destination for free auto repair estimates, and AOL Autos, one of the leading sites for automotive information on the Internet, have partnered to distribute content. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642265null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Penray-promotes-Mary-Shelton-to-marketing-analyst/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642363?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Penray has announced that Mary Shelton has been promoted to marketing analyst, effective immediately. 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642363null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Fleet-managers-to-purchase-nearly-4-million-hybrid/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641876?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Hybrid electric vehicles represent a growing percentage of total vehicle purchases by corporate and government fleets around the world, as fleet managers strive to reduce both the costs and the carbon footprints of their cars, vans, buses and trucks. According to a recent report from Pike Research, cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles in the fleet sector will total nearly 4 million worldwide between 2009 and 2015. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641876null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Mercedes-Benz-debuts-ML450-HYBRID-4MATIC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641872?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Mercedes-Benz has launched the innovative ML450 HYBRID, the first European full hybrid vehicle to be offered in the U.S. Featuring V8-like power with four-cylinder fuel economy, the ML450 HYBRID features two electric motors and a 275-hp V6 gasoline engine that work together to provide impressive hybrid power, fuel economy of 21 miles per gallon around town and 24 mpg on the highway. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641872null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/ACDelco-Motorcraft-parts-distributors-cite-success/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641969?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 The Activant Vision business management system from Activant Solutions Inc. is proving to be popular among two- and three-step distributors who are members of the ACDelco Dedicated Distribution Group (DDG) and Motorcraft Ford Authorized Dealer (FAD) network, according to the company. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/641969null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Rotary-Lift-Revolution-Lift-featured-on-Cool-Tools/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641967?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 The Revolution Lift RFP9 four-post lift will be featured in an episode of the DIY network program "Cool Tools" during prime time on Thanksgiving. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641967null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Mobil-1-endorsed-as-oil-for-the-Cadillac-Escalade-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641878?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 ExxonMobil reports that Mobil 1 has been selected as the factory- and service-fill endorsed motor oil for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, the first-ever, full-size luxury sports utility vehicle to feature hybrid powertrain technology. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641878null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Penray-offers-new-specialty-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641973?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Looking for that extra ?special? item to make life easier? Penray offers an assortment of specialty items that can help, according to Mark Fryar, Penray?s national field sales manager. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/472009/641973null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Citing-positive-brand-recognition-Pirelli-Drivers-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642055?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Pirelli says Porsche racers competing on its P Zero Racing Slicks and Racing Rain tires are impressed with this year?s inaugural Pirelli Drivers Cup USA, and the series will run again next year. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642055null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Jury-says-Hartford-violated-laws-awards-15-million/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642484?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 A Stamford Superior Court jury on Nov. 17 awarded $15 million to a group of auto body repair firms after saying The Hartford Insurance Co. engaged in unfair business practices. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642484null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-features-added-to-Continental-delivery-truck-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642058?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Responding to customer requests for a more rugged regional truck tire, Continental says it has enhanced its HSR1 tire for commercial pick-up and delivery applications. The heavy steer regional tire now includes a curb/scuff rib feature in the 245/70R19.5 size. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/642058null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/CABA-names-Person-of-the-Year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642003?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Bill Cropper, President of Salisbury Automotive NAPA and the 2009-2010 volunteer President of the Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) was honored with the 2009 CABA Person of the Year award at the association's annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/642003null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/EcoBoost-engine-attracts-younger-buyers-Ford-repor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641873?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 EcoBoost(TM) engine technology is driving younger, more affluent customers to Ford showrooms, the automaker reports. And many of these buyers are hot to trade in their competitive-make vehicles to get their hands on one equipped with the fuel-efficient direct-injection turbocharged EcoBoost engine. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641873null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/2008+SEMA+Show/Lingenfelter-vehicle-wins-SEMA-design-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641970?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Lingenfelter Performance Engineering's (LPE) 750 hp supercharged 2010 LS7 Camaro SS was awarded the General Motors Design Award for Best Sports Car during the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nev. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/472009/641970null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/I-CAR-Education-Foundation-selects-21-schools-for-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642485?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 The I-CAR Education Foundation selected 21 collision schools to receive windshield replacement tool kits, each valued at $250, which were donated to the foundation from UltraWiz. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642485null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Snap-on-Business-Solutions-opens-new-facility/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641948?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 One gigabyte. That's how much data is processed every second through Snap-on Incorporated's fiberwires, which amounts of to billions of page views per month. Snap-on Business Solutions, the tool company's technology arm, celebrated continued growth with the opening of a new facility last week in Richfield, Ohio. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641948null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Redline-offers-aftermarket-service-light-reset-pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641971?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Redline Detection has introduced the "Lights Out" service light reset solutions guide for Mercedes Benz for the global automotive aftermarket. The Lights Out guide provides automotive technicians with step-by-step directions to quickly and easily reset the maintenance alert on nearly every Mercedes Benz model on the market today. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/472009/641971null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Fleet-tool-links-dealers-customers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641976?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 BorgSolutions, a provider of fleet management solutions that reduce operating, labor and other costs for fleet rental and transportation companies, among others, has introduced Borg Fleet Linked Edition, the industry?s first fleet maintenance management solution built specifically for the dealer/ supplier. 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/641976null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Hennessy-Industries-names-worldwide-sales-VP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641746?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Hennessy Industries has announced the promotion of Mike Wilcox to vice president sales worldwide. He formerly was vice president sales North America. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641746null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Toyota-expands-service-support-for-independent-rep/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641773?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) has released new service resources for the independent repair community, which the company says improves upon the Toyota/Lexus/Scion technical information Web site, with new functionality. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641773null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Audatex-APU-Solutions-sign-multiyear-agreement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642135?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Audatex North America formed a strategic partnership with APU Solutions including a full-product integration and distribution agreement. The multiyear agreement contains exclusive features and covers both the U.S. and Canadian markets. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642135null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Hankook-appoints-new-president-of-Hankook-Tire-Ame/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641574?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. has named Soo Il Lee its new president for Hankook Tire America Corp. (HanAm), effective Dec. 1, 2009. In addition to his duties as HanAm president, Lee will also serve as COO for the company?s business operations throughout the Americas including the overall growth and marketing strategies for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641574null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/DENSO-DuPont-Automotive-co-develop-eco-resin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641732?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 The plant-derived resin radiator end tank, which can be found in some 2009 Toyota Camrys, has just earned the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Environment Category from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division for Toyota and partners DENSO and DuPont Automotive. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641732null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/KYBcom-wins-Automotive-Communications-Awards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641734?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 KYB America was recently recognized with two Automotive Communications Awards during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/462009/641734null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Senate-committee-introduces-financial-services-ref/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/642106?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee chairman, has released a draft of the financial services reform bill with aims of restoring American financial stability. Dodd hopes to create a sound economic foundation to grow jobs, protect consumers, rein in Wall Street, end too-big-to-fail financial institutions and prevent another financial crisis. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/472009/642106null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Honeywell-covering-training-in-three-new-courses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641684?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Honeywell Consumer Products Group (CPG) is making a name for itself as a resource for technicians, service advisors and distributors looking for repair and maintenance information. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641684null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Toyo-sponsored-drag-racing-duo-don-championship-cr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641573?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Team Toyo drivers Gary Forkner and Thomas Bayer have each won Division 7 championships in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series while competing on Proxes Drag Slicks. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641573null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Leather-seats-a-top-priority-for-some-car-owners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641685?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 While your customers are concerned about brakes, engine performance and oil changes when they come to see you, that's not even close to the top of the list they're looking at otherwise. CarMax, Inc. recently came out with the top 10 vehicle features searched for on carmax.com in October. Leather seats top the list as the most desired feature among carmax.com consumers. 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641685null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Snap-on-teams-up-with-Carbon-Motors-to-develop-Pol/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641423?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Snap-on has partnered with Carbon Motors, a new homeland security company, to help develop service strategies for the first-ever purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641423null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Petty-to-build-customized-vehicles-for-sale-relyin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641258?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Long a fixture in the top echelons of professional racing, Petty?s Garage in Level Cross, N.C. is shifting toward manufacturing performance vehicles for the public, including ?museum-quality? restorations of vintage racers, customized classics and high performance street vehicles. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641258null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Womens-Board-awards-scholarships/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641418?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 During its reception at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas Nov. 3, the Car Care Council Women's Board (WB) presented Jessica Randby of Duluth, Minn. with a $2,500 post-secondary scholarship, as part of the WB scholarship program, now in its seventh year. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/462009/641418null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/ChiltonPro-beefs-up-online-training-features/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641261?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Chilton, part of Cengage Learning and producer of reference sources for automotive professionals and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) automotive enthusiasts, reports that its professional automotive repair information system, ChiltonPRO, now includes videos and animations that demonstrate system operation, repair techniques and safety precautions to improve and simplify vehicle repair and maintenance jobs. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641261null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/A-peek-at-the-future/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637999?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 As I was sipping my morning coffee and waiting for this year?s aftermarket eForum to begin, I was struck by how different things were. Traditionally, I?m elbowing my way past the other attendees trying to get one of those muffins that seem to disappear so quickly and fighting for a coveted back row seat near the one door that doesn?t squeak. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637999null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/California-shop-owners-intent-on-pursuing-class-ac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641753?contextCategoryId=41884&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/Industry+News/Purolator-updates-catalogs-for-techs-use/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641262?contextCategoryId=41884&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://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Federated-sponsors-Bassmaster-Weekend-Series-in-20/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641425?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Federated Auto Parts will serve as an official sponsor of the 2010 Bassmaster Weekend Series Tournament Trail, which was announced today by J.R. Bishop, director of racing and event marketing for Federated Auto Parts. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/462009/641425null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Ohio-Technical-College-donates-125000-in-scholarsh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641419?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Ohio Technical College (OTC) has donated $125,000 in scholarships to high school students who participated in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge National Championship during the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, recently held in Las Vegas. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641419null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Racer-Rado-joins-Continental-and-Hoosier-in-Time-A/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641572?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Running with renewed vigor via a partnership among Hoosier Racing Tire and Continental, driver Chris Rado and his World Racing Scion tC will be competing on Continental?s ExtremeContact tires in the Unlimited FWD class during this weekend?s Redline Time Attack Series at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641572null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Hankook-rolling-ahead-with-several-2010-racing-spo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641259?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 After celebrating its most successful motorsports season to date, Hankook Tire plans to get back on the track in 2010, continuing its participation in professional drifting and time attack competition and re-establishing a contingency reward program for grassroots racing enthusiasts. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641259null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/QampA-Richard-Shiozaki-DENSO/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641091?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Despite the larger economic trends, the need for vehicle repairs and replacement continues to mount, according to Richard Shiozaki, senior vice president, DENSO Sales California, who adds that the company's aftermarket sales division posted gains of more than 20 percent last year. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/462009/641091null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Aftermarket-parts-Whats-your-perception/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638001?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Among Web forums and blogs it?s fairly common for someone to say, ?Never trust aftermarket auto parts. Always go to the dealer.? These comments might come from anyone from an automotive enthusiast to a stay-at-home mom. But what can you say? There?s a lot of misinformation floating around online. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/638001null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Aftermarket-Foundation-spreads-a-giving-message-th/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640911?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 The Aftermarket Foundation celebrated its 50th Anniversary by launching a new Web site to help further its goals of assisting those in need. The new, comprehensive Web site at www.aftermarketfoundation.org shares more information about what the Foundation does as the ?Heart of the Aftermarket.? 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640911null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Toyo-taps-new-senior-director-of-sales-operations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640914?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (TTC) has hired John Hagan as senior director of sales operations. A 20-year veteran of the tire industry, Hagan will have full responsibility for the management of all TTC sales operations while reporting directly to the company?s president and CEO, Yasushi Takagi. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640914null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Mitchell-International-acquires-Scene-Genesis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641470?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Mitchell International completed the purchase of Scene Genesis, a Web-based workflow and connectivity solutions provider dedicated to improving the claims-handling process for insurers, independent appraisers and shops. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/641470null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Honeywell-extends-multi-sponsorship-support-of-NHR/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640915?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Honeywell Consumer Products Group has extended its association with NHRA. In the contract extension agreement, Honeywell has renewed two official sponsorships and will continue to sponsor the FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640915null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-17s-crew-chief-breaks-six-way-tie-atop-MOOG-awa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640913?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief of the No. 17 Dewalt Tools Ford Fusion driven by Matt Kenseth, captured his fourth NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after the No. 17 car picked up 27 positions to finish third in the Dickies 500 Sprint Cup event at Texas Motor Speedway. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640913null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/John-Passante-Joins-Brenton-Productions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641007?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 John Passante, a seasoned automotive aftermarket executive, trainer and inspirational speaker, has joined Brenton Productions, Inc., as executive vice president. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/462009/641007null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/AkzoNobel-opens-nominations-for-sustainability-awa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641441?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 AkzoNobel opened nominations for the industry’s first FIT Sustainability award. The program aims to complement the advancement of waterborne technology and promote the unique contributions that the collision repair industry is making to generate a sustainable future. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/641441null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Vegas-unveiling-highlights-new-Hankook-all-season-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641053?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Hankook has rolled out a new all season tire for the U.S. market. The unveiling took place at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641053null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Belle-Tire-implements-heightened-employee-training/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641052?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Belle Tire, which has 80 locations across Michigan and Ohio, is offering advanced training for its technicians. Saying that the educational opportunity is ?unlike any other offered by retailers in the area,? the company?s classes are being conducted by Master ASE Technician Larry Bluford, who has more than 30 years of experience in automotive service. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641052null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Express-Lube-earns-national-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640998?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 San Antonio-based Express Lube has been awarded the President's Award within the Automotive Oil Change Industry by high performance lubricant manufacturer Royal Purple. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640998null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/SOMS-announces-pilot-fleet-program-with-TruGreen/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641030?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 SOMS Technologies, LLC, developer and manufacturer of the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter, has announced that a pilot testing program is under way with TruGreen, which has been using the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter on its vehicles. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641030null HTML http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/BendPak+%7C+Ranger/BendPak-Garage-Sale-Runs-Thru-Dec-31/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629872?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 BendPak | Ranger is offering blowout prices on up to 40 of their most popular items and combinations. Now is the time to save on two-posts, four-posts, alignment lifts, tire changers, break lathes and more. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/searchautoparts/402009/629872/WheelBalancers-flash_flash.gif HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/SAKOR-Technologies-offers-educational-version-of-h/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640655?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 SAKOR Technologies, Inc., has announced the availability of a specially designed educational version of its HybriDyne Hybrid Vehicle Test System. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640655null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Repair-shop-seminar-outlines-bank-cards-compliance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640664?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will host its final educational program for the year, "BankCard Secrets Revealed...Plus, New PCI Compliance Requirements: What Are They and Do You Have To Do It?," Dec. 1 at Master Collision in Plymouth, Minn., and Dec. 3 at the PPG Training Center in Edina, Minn. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640664null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Pirelli-equipped-custom-wins-GM-SEMA-honor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640755?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 A souped-up Camaro running on Pirelli tires has won the General Motors Design Award for Best Sports Car at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640755null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/DENSO-revamps-compressor-program-for-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640577?contextCategoryId=41884&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/Customer+Service/Four-Seasons-rewards-techs-for-signing-up-for-e-ne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640573?contextCategoryId=41884&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://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/DENSO-launches-designer-style-wiper-blade-line/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640642?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 DENSO has expanded its DENSO First Time Fit wiper blade line with the addition of the new designer style wiper blade. The new blade is available in 11 sizes ranging from 14 to 28 inches. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/462009/640642null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/PPGs-MVP-training-earns-I-CAR-AMI-accreditation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641127?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 PPG Automotive Refinish’s MVP training courses centered on developing people and organizations in collision repair have earned accreditation from I-CAR and the Automotive Management Institute (AMI). 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/641127null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/R-L-Polk-amp-Co-sponsors-Global-Symposium-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640633?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Dave Caracci, chairman of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), has announced that R. L. Polk & Co. has renewed its corporate sponsorship of GAAS for the 2010 event. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/462009/640633null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Parts-suppliers-concerned-over-health-care-reform/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640604?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 House passage of proposed health care reform could be detrimental to the industry's employer-based coverage, according to the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), whose President and CEO Bob McKenna recently issued the following statement on the House passage of health care reform. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/462009/640604null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Road-testing-a-good-plan-but-protect-your-shop-fir/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640576?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Road testing your customer?s vehicle after completing service and repair work is generally considered to be a good idea, for many reasons. Obviously it?s very important to verify the quality of your work to ensure customer satisfaction. However, validating the safety of the vehicle after work is complete can also help reduce your liability risks. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640576null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/2009+Industry+Week/AASP-marks-10-year-anniversary-at-NACE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641112?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) celebrated 10 years as an industry organization while in Las Vegas to participate in Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week events. Representatives from all AASP affiliate organizations were on hand to mark the occasion. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/641112null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Brad-Hughes-joins-Cooper-as-new-CFO-as-Phil-Weaver/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640756?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Cooper Tire has named Brad Hughes as its new vice president and chief financial officer. He succeeds Phil Weaver, who announced his retirement in May. Weaver had been with the company for 19 years, serving as CFO since 1999. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640756null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Repairers-offer-feedback-on-CCC-ONE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640802?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Collision repair shops of various sizes said they are finding value in CCC Information Services’ CCC ONE Total Repair Platform, which utilizes a single application that supports a complete and logical repair process, instead of a series of individual tasks. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/462009/640802null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Events/2010s-National-Tire-Safety-Week-ready-to-roll-in-J/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640571?contextCategoryId=41884&ref=25 Next year?s Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) National Tire Safety Week will be June 6-12. The ninth annual event is an initiative of the RMA?s Be Tire Smart ? Play Your PART program, a year-round effort designed to help drivers learn the simple steps they can take to ensure that their tires are in good working condition. 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640571null HTML