Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Industry News
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Arnott opens new West Coast distribution center
LogoArnott Inc. (ArnottInc.com) has announced the opening of a West Coast Distribution Center in California. The new facility is part of Arnott’s ongoing commitment to enhance customer support in North America and across the world.
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Fuel category provides lessons as North American participants look to the horizon
North America?s replacement fuel system category is a good, solid performing product category that continues to experience modest but steady growth in the 2-4 percent range for units.
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Arizona bill to tow uninsured cars fails
A bill to let police tow and impound cars without insurance met a narrow defeat in Arizona last week, highlighting the attention paid to the issue by the state and the harsh penalties for driving without coverage there, according to Online Auto…
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Car Care events reveal increased need for maintenance
Results of vehicle inspections held at community car care events across the country during Car Care Months in April and October 2011 reveal that 84 percent of vehicles need service or parts, the highest percentage in five years, according to th…
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Keenan Auto Body conducts jingle contest
A little more than a month ago Keenan Auto Body introduced its new jingle contest offering cash prizes to the winner and runner up of their Facebook community of almost 2,400. The company has received 14 legitimate entries.
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Mitchell conference examines claims fraud, workflow automation
Representatives from more than 70 percent of the nation’s top auto and workers’ compensation insurance companies attended Mitchell’s 2012 Property & Casualty Conference March 19-20 in Naples, Fla. The conference featured an interactive …
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Honeywell recognized by Network for product innovation
As a testament to its history of driving innovation, Bendix® was recognized for product innovation excellence by the Automotive Distribution Network at its 2012 Network National Convention in Las Vegas.
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Pirelli’s tires shine under rainy conditions at Malaysian Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso used three of Pirelli’s four tire compounds ? the Cinturato Blue wet, Cinturato Green intermediate and P Zero White medium ? to win a rain-swept Malaysian Grand Prix and take the lead in the drivers’ championship.
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Foton Motor’s profits down 30 percent
Leading Chinese commercial vehicle maker Foton Motor said its net profit declined by nearly 30 percent from the prior year to $182 million in 2011 according to its annual report.
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IIHS says crash fatalities are lowest since 1949
A total of 32,885 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2010, the lowest number of fatalities recorded since 1949, when 30,246 crash deaths occurred, according to a review of government data by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).