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While you’re juggling all of the tasks of running your shop, you probably know you need to be thinking of your succession plan. 
Hankook Tire America Corp. was named a 2013 Partner in Transformation for Sears Holdings Corp.
Four Seasons announces the Tech Buzz promotion, running through July 31, 2013.
Philips Automotive's new website at Philips.com/automotive makes it easier for consumers to find the right light for their driving needs.
    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.
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.
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.
Pennzoil has announced the second year of its relationship with Tim McGraw as the presenting sponsor of his Two Lanes Of Freedom 2013 Tour. 
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.

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The Texas Franchise Tax legislation was included in Substitute House Bill 500, which recently passed the Texas State House.
uParts, Inc. announced closing of its Series-A financing led by GRP Partners, Fraser McCombs Capital and other influential individuals in the automotive industry.
Seidner’s Collision Centers announced the acquisition of their 14th location, their second in 2013.
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.
The 2013 SEMA Show will include enhanced features for the Collision Repair & Refinish market, including an expanded show floor, targeted activities and educational programs.
Paramount Collision Center of Paramount, California—now Fix Auto Paramount—is the latest body shop to franchise with the national collision repair organization.
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas is now accepting nominations for the 2013 FIT Sustainability Awards.
Infiniti’s world-class customer service now provides a complimentary towing service in the event of a collision.
Car-O-Liner®, a leading global provider of collision repair equipment to the automotive aftermarket, has hired Peter Richardson as a Key Accounts Manager.
The reality is that today’s trends may have a very real effect on your business tomorrow.

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  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.
  Manufacturers discussed their pain points, bringing manufacturing back to North America and the challenges of serving OE and aftermarket customers at a GAAS panel discussion May 21 in Chicago.
Polk honored Mevotech Inc. and Performance Warehouse Inc. with the 2013 Polk Inventory Efficiency Award during a ceremony May 21 at GAAS. 
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.
  GMB North America Inc. has gone mobile, launching their mobile catalog application, GMB Catalog for Apple and Android in both English and Spanish.
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.
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.