Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Industry News
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NTEA’s Green Truck Association forms technology councils
The Green Truck Association (GTA) announces the formation of three technology councils to better represent specific segments within the green truck industry. Technology Councils operate under the GTA umbrella. GTA is an affiliate division of th…
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Pennzoil campaign celebrates the country’s love of cars
New 18-inch Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor off-road tires are going to be featured on a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept that will be among six vehicles highlighted at the March 31-April 8 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah.
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General’s Mint 400 race in Nevada desert breaks attendance record
Robby Gordon won the March 21-24 General Tire Mint 400 in Las Vegas by a margin of three minutes over second-place finisher and Class 1400 winner Rob MacCachren. Third place overall went to Adam Householder
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Another Florida repairer sues insurer for materials
Paul Hawks, owner of Bernie’s Body Shop in Lakeland, Fla., is using a limited power of attorney signed by his customer and has filed a lawsuit for breach of contract against Progressive Insurance Co. on behalf of his customer, a Progressive pol…
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Conversion vehicles meet more needs among aging population
With organizers intent on making it an annual occurrence, May marks the inaugural recognition of National Mobility Awareness Month.
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Relying on the pit crew
If you are even a casual fan of racing, you probably know the names of the drivers in the NASCAR and NHRA series. These folks are the front men or women of their organizations. They are hired almost as much for their PR acumen as they are for t…
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Ohio Auto Kolor named PPG’s top distributor
PPG named Ohio Auto Kolor of Columbus, Ohio, its 2011 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The award was presented to Gary Bumgarner, Ohio Auto Kolor president, at the annual PPG Platinum Distributor Conference held Feb. 23-25, in Orlando, Fla.
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Matco Tools powers up with new product launches
It’s important for technicians to have powerful tools that are designed for tight automotive applications ? which is why Matco Tools is kicking off spring with the launch of the 12V Infinium cordless and redesigned ratcheting wrench lines.
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A new data process
When I saw the news item that NPD was no longer going to report point of sale data for hard parts, the first thing that jumped into my head was "how are the scores of category managers around the aftermarket going to be able to be effective…
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Decision to come on imported brake parts
The dependence of aftermarket retailers on imported parts means that the industry ought to be at least as interested, if not more so, in the "pro U.S. manufacturing" focus of President Obama’s State of the Union address.