AAIA Shows Support for Oklahoma Right to Repair Act
Feb 9, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) expressed its strong support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.B. 1584), which was introduced in the Oklahoma legislature by Democratic Representative Lucky Lamons. "Passage of H.B. 1584 should be ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
Reynolds customer service and business practices will continue to lead in the market DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 8 -- Reynolds Chairman Bob Brockman addressed the media during the recent NADA convention and underscored the company's commitment to its core ERA dealership management system software and to the business practices a ... Continue reading
Mitchell Releases Winter 2007 Edition of Industry Trends Report
Feb 8, 2007
Dear Editor, Here is the latest announcement from Mitchell International. Please contact us with any questions. Thank you. -kam --------------------------- Press Release: Mitchell Releases Winter 2007 Edition of Industry Trends Report Report features analysis of changing vehicle sales trends in the US and their impact ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
Rising Stars in Global Automotive Design Compete for more than $350,000 in Prizes SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 7 -- Autodesk, Inc. today announced its sponsorship of the 2007 World Automotive Design Competition (WADC), a student competition hosted by the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS). This year's challenge (http:/ ... Continue reading
Networkcar and Wright Express Announce Strategic Relationship
Feb 7, 2007
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 7 -- Wright Express Corporation and Networkcar(R), a leader in wireless vehicle management, today announced a strategic relationship designed to offer remote vehicle maintenance diagnostics and GPS vehicle location information to their common customers. In addition, Networkcar plans to offer ... Continue reading
Portable Navigation Device Vendors Seek Differentiation in Non-Traditional Designs
Jan 30, 2007
NEW YORK--Faced with razor-thin margins on devices that sell for as little as $200, portable navigation manufacturers are looking to differentiate themselves at the more profitable high end. According to ABI Research principal analyst Dan Benjamin, âIn the near future, high-end navigation products will need increa ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2007
San Diego Auto Swap Update Sunday, January 28 Show January 23, 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------ Hey Gang! A heads up about our January 28 event coming up this Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium's SW Lot. Swap Meet and Show spaces are still available. Remember you get Free Coffee and Donuts if y ... Continue reading
GlobalAutoSourcing.com - The World's Leading Automotive Sourcing Portal
Jan 19, 2007
TROY, Mich.--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, today launched the fully-functional automotive sourcing portal, GlobalAutoSourcing.com, created with partner Shanghai KOWIN Automotive Components Co., Ltd, the global sourcing division of Chery Automot ... Continue reading
Parents Call Upon Automotive Industry to Install Rear Video Cameras and Sensors to Improve Safety
Jan 18, 2007
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--Paul and D.J. Zweigle, who lost their beloved two-year-old daughter Lynnea when a Ford F-250 truck backed over and killed her, today called upon the automotive industry to install rear camera systems and sensors in commercial trucks and large vans, pickup trucks and SUVs to reduce the number of fatali ... Continue reading
ProLogis Leases 282,000 Square Feet in Indianapolis to Subaru
Jan 11, 2007
- Facility Will Serve as Carmaker's Parts Distribution Center for Midwest Region - DENVER, Jan. 10 -- ProLogis , the world's largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, announced today that it has leased 282,000 square feet of distribution space in suburban Indianapolis to Subaru of America, Inc. T ... Continue reading
America's Service Station Continues Success
Jan 9, 2007
ATLANTA, Jan. 8 -- America's Service Station has just finished another successful year. 2006 saw the Atlanta area auto repair service chain enjoy remarkable accomplishments. The numbers were staggering. Sales rose an astonishing 29.9% over the previous year. ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales Dropped 2.6% in 2006
Jan 4, 2007
WEST OLIVE, Mich., Jan. 3 -- Morgan & Company, Inc., reports that U.S. auto sales totaled 16.55 million in 2006, a decrease of 2.6% from 2005. U.S. LIGHT VEHICLE SALES BY COMPANY 2006 2005 % Cal. Year Cal. Year Change General Motors 4,028,992 4,416,043 -8.8% Ford Motor 2,716,383 2,953,197 -8.0% Chrysler Group 2,142,505 ... Continue reading
Prepare Your Vehicle for Cold Weather Driving
Jan 3, 2007
FAIRFAX, Va.--Whether your winter days and nights are spent hustling and bustling around town, or heading over the river and through the woods, chances are that some part of your day involves driving. Frigid temperatures and poor road conditions can take a toll on any driver, but itâs important to remember that su ... Continue reading
Vehicle Maintenance: A New Year's Promise That Pays Off
Dec 22, 2006
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If cars could talk, what would they say? Would they feel cared for or neglected by their owners, and would they eventually trade in their owners as a way to get maintained? If your car has been taken for granted, the start of the New Year is an ideal time to make things ... Continue reading
NAPA Advises Drivers on How to Avoid Winter Driving Mishaps
Dec 21, 2006
ATLANTA--A winter cold snap is bound to hit most of the country, which means harsh road conditions could be in store for drivers. While winter driving can be dangerous and stressful for all of those behind the wheel, most drivers can avoid or minimize accidents by following some basic ârules of the roadâ when ... Continue reading
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