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As in year’s past, the economic outlook is slow, shaky and uncertain, still quite contrary to what the years following previous economic drops have brought to the U.S.
    While the majority of those in the GAAS audience were manufacturers, the shop owners’ message to them and the suppliers was simple: They want a company they can trust.
Pennzoil has announced the second year of its relationship with Tim McGraw as the presenting sponsor of his Two Lanes Of Freedom 2013 Tour. 
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. has announced the launch of a 10-race partnership with Seebold Racing, to form Team Seebold NGK Race Team.
FRAM Filtration, a U.S. oil filter brand, has launched a new website for its FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filter products.
Online registration for the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is open for attendees and media.
Independent shops have a new lift option to help them expand beyond their light-duty capabilities to start servicing popular medium-duty trucks.
Tenneco has announced an aggressive expansion of its Monroe Max-Lift line of gas-charged lift supports, increasing the number of available SKUs from 288 to more than 500.
Want to win a trip to attend the next Mitchell 1 Shop Management System Training Workshop in Minneapolis, Minn., July 18-21?
The Walker Emissions Control Diagnostics Workshop from Tenneco will target more than 4,000 attendees in the United States and Canada.

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The SEMA Garage-Industry Innovations Center is now open to provide manufacturers with access to a full emissions-testing EO certification lab and dyno services.
Infiniti’s world-class customer service now provides a complimentary towing service in the event of a collision.
The 2013 SEMA Show will include enhanced features for the Collision Repair & Refinish market, including an expanded show floor, targeted activities and educational programs.
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas is now accepting nominations for the 2013 FIT Sustainability Awards.
Car-O-Liner®, a leading global provider of collision repair equipment to the automotive aftermarket, has hired Peter Richardson as a Key Accounts Manager.
Paramount Collision Center of Paramount, California—now Fix Auto Paramount—is the latest body shop to franchise with the national collision repair organization.
The reality is that today’s trends may have a very real effect on your business tomorrow.
Many of the techniques that are used for painting plastic parts are extremely similar to the way other things are painted every day.
BASF’s Automotive Refinish business awarded its 2012 ColorSource Distributor of the Year Award to Micro Auto Paint and Supply based in Highland Park, Mich.
For a moment, put yourself in the shoes of your customers. You own a vehicle that’s not new, but one you’ve taken great care of.

Aftermarket Business

  Three distributors representing a cross section of the industry addressed challenges they face during the GAAS panel discussion “Distribution Headwinds and Tailwinds” May 21 in Chicago.
With more than 60 events on the schedule for 2013, the Walker Emissions Control Diagnostics Workshop from Tenneco will target more than 4,000 attendees in the United States and Canada.  
The addition of hydraulics products and the release of Rexroth’s Fit4Filter app for iPhone and Android mobile devices add new options to Bosch Rexroth’s GoTo Focused Delivery Program.
  Experian appointed John Gray president of its automotive business unit. In his new role, Gray will assume responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership and overall growth of the business.
Members of the AASA Technology Council (ATC) recognize the need to exchange best practices on how to secure, implement, integrate and utilize today’s leading-edge technology applications.
  GMB North America Inc. has gone mobile, launching their mobile catalog application, GMB Catalog for Apple and Android in both English and Spanish.
ACI Parts Warehousing, an auto parts distribution company based in Wyoming, Mich., has joined the VIPAR Heavy Duty network of distributors as a stockholder.
The U.S. automotive aftermarket industry is expected to grow 3.4 percent annually through 2016 to $263.8 billion, adding an additional $32.6 billion to the economy.
  Bando USA employees were recognized for excellence in customer service by American Honda and General Motors.
Bosch has expanded its existing line of Coil on Plug (COP) Boots by adding 30 new part numbers.