Motor Age

Continental’s newest race tire compound performed well in recent Grand Touring class action at New Jersey Motorsports Park, the company reports.
Wheel manufacturers are showing strong signs of confidence in the economy by already booking booth space for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.
Michigan State University has discovered a possible solution to the dwindling and unsustainable supply of natural rubber.
The latest in performance exhaust systems from DynoMax®is here for owners of the Ford Mustang GT 5.0L and Shelby GT500 5.4L V8, adding horsepower, torque and drone-free performance to the popular late-model cars.
Federal-Mogul has introduced two innovative MOOG® Problem Solver® sway bar bushings that eliminate excessive wear issues and related front suspension rattle on popular Chrysler minivan models.
Eco Plus compounding, the hallmark of Continental’s low rolling resistance, fuel saving medium radial truck tires, has been added to the HSL2.
Accuride Corp. recently hosted its annual Global Supplier Summit in Newburgh, Ind.
Goodyear received a 2012 Manny Award in the “Green Initiative” category from Inside Business, a business publication in Northeastern Ohio.
Northwood University has been working with industry leaders to develop a scholarship program for the sons and daughters of any aftermarket professional.
Pam Oakes and the employees of Pam’s Motor City in Fort Myers, Fla., are staring in a new reality series, "Car E.R."

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Lehman's improvement initiatives include coaching, critiques and a long-time practice of engaging secret shoppers to evaluate the repair experience.
The ARA and the OATRA decried on May 15th the attempts by insurance industry lobbyists to diminish the role of recycling companies.
A recent study by the NADA University found that only 14 percent of consumers trust advertising.
The ASA is taking a measured approach to State Farm’s plan to use the PartsTrader LLC parts ordering tool in repair facilities participating in the State Farm Select Service direct repair program.
It's frustrating when someone misuses the estimating P-pages, either intentionally or out of ignorance
Call-tracking programs and mystery shoppers are was to determine if your advertising is effective.
Even the less-expensive new cars feature high-strength steels and sophisticated technology.
Have we become so busy doing DRP paperwork that our estimators aren't asking the right questions?
Insurers and repair groups in California will likely square off in the coming year, as the CDI contemplates changes that could impact the state's steering and labor regulations.
County Line Auto Body, owned by the Gardella family in Howell, N.J., stretches the boundaries of what one would expect to find at a typical collision repair business.

Aftermarket Business

Chris Travell, analyst with Maritz Research, gives his thoughts on the history of the Grand Prix.
Schwartz Advisors LLC, is pleased to announce its strategic alliance with P2Excellence, a Human Resources firm, to serve its clients with professional executive search services.
MAHLE Clevite has announced the MAHLE Clevite 10K Giveaway, a contest to commemorate the ten-thousandth MAHLE Clevite Facebook fan.
Steve Addington, crew chief for Tony Stewart and the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet was rewarded for his work with Federal-Mogul’s MOOG® “Problem Solver of the Race” Award.
Jeff Henning with Ernst & Young delved into some automotive megatrends that will “affect revenue, profitability and business models.”
PGs, WDs, suppliers and installers all have different roles in the supply chain, but the same goal.
Oxygen sensors monitor oxygen level and air density, and send signals to the vehicle computer so it could adjust fuel delivery for optimum performance in the changing race conditions.
The National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) recognized winning submissions in several catalog media with the President’s Award for Catalog Excellence at the 39th Annual Knowledge Exchange conference.
Permate launched an online promotion for its innovative gasketing product.
Industry veteran Bill Long has accepted the position of executive vice president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).