September 3, 2008 By:
Chris Miller
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Until recently, China only allowed its citizens seven different choices of paint colors for their vehicles. But now, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has helped facilitate an agreement with the Chinese government to open up 500 product categories to its marketplace, essentially creating a new specialty market in China.

October 10, 2008
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Curt LeDuc, driver of the Rockstar/Makita/Kal Gard Lubricants/Toyo Tires Ford F-150 truck, has won the Class 8000 race in the Bilek Racing Silver State 300 in Mesquite, Nev.

October 10, 2008
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Berg Auto Supply, a Federated Auto Parts member in Fargo, N.D., recently held its "Customer Appreciation Day" on Sept. 11 and once again set an attendance record for its annual "thank you" to its customers.

October 10, 2008
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Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has added a new training section to its Web site to provide a resource for both counterpeople and technicians.

October 10, 2008
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CHICAGO — LKQ Corporation said it acquired the assets of Automotive Rebuilders Supply Co. Inc. (ARSCO), a heavy-duty truck recycled parts business. The business is located in metro-Chicago and realized revenue of approximately $9.5 million on a trailing 12-month basis.

October 10, 2008
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Century Truck Caps, a division of the Truck Accessories Group, LLC (TAG) will present a new logo at SEMA 2008.

October 10, 2008
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AIR-serv, which offers tire inflation and vacuum services at 65,000 U.S. gasoline stations, convenience stores and car washes, is embarking upon a program to educate drivers about how to reduce gas costs by keeping their tires properly inflated.

October 10, 2008
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General Tire refuses to rest on its laurels following last weekend?s SNORE 250 off-road race. General-sponsored Mike Horner of the Synergy Racing Team finished second in Class 8, and Tyler Casoria won Class 7S, assuring himself a Class 7S SNORE points championship.

October 10, 2008
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In response to customer demand, Dorman Products, Inc.'s Web site will now allow users to search for the parts they need using the OE part number.
