Motor Age

A Spanish-language translation has been completed for the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Program.
Toyo driver Kyle LeDuc has been “an unstoppable force” thus far this year in the Pro 4 Unlimited class of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series.
Mitchell 1 will hold this year’s second Shop Management System Training Workshop in July in St. Louis.
The newly launched TRICO Products’ trade website has hosted an average of 4,000 unique visitors per month with an average of 30,000 total visits per month specifically for the “online catalog.”
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Goodyear subsidiary Wingfoot has added two Truck Care Centers to its on-highway service network.
Foundation proceeds have financed the development of a number of important training initiatives including the Spanish translation of TIA’s CTS program.
Goodyear subsidiary Wingfoot has added two Truck Care Centers to its on-highway service network.
Epicor Software Corporation has released a new version of its Web-based Epicor®Integrated Service Estimator™ (ISE) software
Continental’s newest race tire compound performed well in recent Grand Touring class action at New Jersey Motorsports Park, the company reports.

ABRN

Lehman's improvement initiatives include coaching, critiques and a long-time practice of engaging secret shoppers to evaluate the repair experience.
The Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists Association announced the launch of the Advanced Student Placement Program.
State Farm distributed a video to its Select Service shops to "clear up some misinformation" about its electronic parts ordering system that it introduced in four U.S. markets.
I-CAR has enhanced its instructor-led Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (WCS04) course.
Caliber Collision Centers has acquired Crown Collision in Gilbert, Ariz.
The Collision Repair & Refinish section will return to SEMA in 2012.
Rich Hottle wins NASCAR trip in the 3M Automotive Aftermarket “Your Ticket to the Track” sweepstakes.
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.

Aftermarket Business

ASAAA program to educate state legislatures about value, quality of aftermarket
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has introduced over 80 new part numbers in April for various types of bearings, cylinder components, filters, gaskets and piston rings.
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected its new officers and board of directors for 2012 -2013. This board is effective July 1, 2012.
KYB Americas Corporation was honored by Federated Auto Parts as the 2011 Co-Man Vendor of the Year.
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has released the Digital Aftermarket Factbook 2013 and the Digital Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual 2013.
Bossco International, is celebrating their 3-year anniversary as a supplier to Pep Boys program.
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.
Chris Travell, analyst with Maritz Research, gives his thoughts on the history of the Grand Prix.