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TIA seeking candidate nominations to serve on board of directors
Nominations are now being accepted by the Tire Industry Association (TIA) for serving on the organization?s board of directors, who hold three-year terms and may be re-elected for two additional three-year terms.
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Unseasonably hot summers, hybrid influx to improve aftermarket HVAC climate
The demand for automotive heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) replacement parts is affected significantly by seasonal variations. With mild winters during 2011-12, the demand for heating components, particularly heater cores, dwind…
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AkzoNobel to honor distributors in April conference
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas (A&AC) is putting the final touches on its 2012 North American Independent Distributor Conference to be held April 24-26, at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, …
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Intel invests in connected cars Connected vehicle market expected to reach 210 million units in 2016
Connected car technology is getting another boost, this time in the form of a hefty investment by the world’s largest chipmaker, Intel. Earlier this year, the company announced several investments designed to spur innovation and product develop…
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Royal Purple launches sweepstakes
In conjunction with its sponsorship of the most recent game to debut from NAMCO BANDAI?s RIDGE RACER? series, synthetic oil manufacturer Royal Purple launched the ?Royal Purple RIDGE RACER Unbounded Sweepstakes? on its Facebook fan page.
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Taipei AMPA kicks off
The 28th Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show and the 7th Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics) in Taiwan kicked off April 11, and will continue through April 14.
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ProDemand repair information now available
Mitchell 1 announces its next generation of repair information software, ProDemand?, is now available for purchase. ProDemand is a revolutionary new software program that will change the way that automotive technicians service vehicles as it pr…
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Goodyear’s Eagle RS-A tire chosen for 2013 Ford police vehicles
Ford?s 2013 Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility are being factory fitted with Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires in size 245/55R18.
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Jeff Gordon crew chief Alan Gustafson named top MOOG Problem Solver at Texas Motor Speedway
Reigning MOOG® ?Problem Solver of the Year? Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Jeff Gordon and the No. 24 DuPont 20 Years Chevrolet, received the MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after the No. 24 car picked up 30 positions to finish …
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GAAS discounts registration for company multi-participants
Recognizing the opportunity for companies to bring multiple members of their aftermarket leadership team to the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, this year’s event will feature a special discounted membership fee.