July 21, 2008
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) calls on all Massachusetts repairers to contact their legislators to oppose the Right to Repair Act, Massachusetts House Bill 4892. ASA says it is critical that legislators are informed of repairer opposition to the so-called Right to Repair bill.
July 18, 2008
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Tenneco's newly created position of executive vice president, North America, has been filled by Neal Yanos, company officials say. Yanos, former senior vice president and general manger, North America original equipment ride control and aftermarket, will be responsible for all Tenneco business units in North America. The promotion is effective immediately.
July 17, 2008
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With the acquisition of Telematics Research Group, Inc. (TRG), iSuppli Corp. is ready to drive its automotive market research to the next level, says company executives. After the acquisition is complete, TRG's operations will be fully integrated with the existing iSuppli Automotive Infotainment and Electronics Services, along with its research on vehicle Microelectromechnical Systems (MEMS), to form a wide-ranging automotive research practice.
July 17, 2008
By:
Sue Angell
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This year's eForum, held in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency hotel July 14-16, was all about envisioning the future of the automotive aftermarket. Scott Luckett, vice president of technology standards and solutions for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), kicked off the conference by projecting the industry's future, which includes accelerating change for aftermarket players up and down the supply chain that will be driven by demanding customer expectations, a rapid evolution of vehicle technology and an increase in online commerce.?
July 15, 2008
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Earlier this year, AIM sold its remanufacturing operation to Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. But the company, which produces and sells new and remanufactured alternators and starters to retail parts customers, assures consumers that they can still purchase quality components, assemblies and complete units under the AIM Parts brand.
July 11, 2008
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Valeo's contribution to Nissan's new Lane Departure Prevention system has earned the company a Global Innovation Award from the auto manufacturer. The award was presented to Valeo executives on July 10 at the Nissan Global Supplier Award ceremony in Tokyo.
July 8, 2008
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E-commerce and technology will be the focus of the 2008 MEMA Information Services Council (MIS Council) slated for Sunday, Oct. 12 - Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Marco Island, Fla. Dale Hopkins, vice president of information technology for the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance of San Antonio, Texas, will be a featured speaker at the event, where he will discuss the Alliance's current and future initiatives with suppliers and data standards.
July 3, 2008
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CHICAGO — Seeking to provide its franchises with an intuitive collision estimating solution that can efficiently communicate the repair process, Warren, Michigan-based Collision on Wheels has signed a multi-year agreement with CCC Information Services Inc. to enhance Collision on Wheels’ specialty in bringing professional mobile auto repair technology to the customer's home or workplace, conducting on-site dent repairs, painting and parts replacement.
July 2, 2008
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BEDFORD, Texas — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will host three free Service Information Workshops in North Carolina that are designed to educate shop owners and technicians about the availability of service information to automotive repair shops.
