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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. 
Federated will award one of its Car Care Center members with the ultimate grand prize in the Federated Ultimate Service Truck Sweepstakes.
Rislone’s six new super-concentrated fuel additives treat a wide variety of vehicle problems. They are in stores now, accompanied by an online selection guide.
Even though some research from IMR shows that vehicle maintenance peaks around 11 years, it doesn’t drop off. This partially is because vehicles are made better. But why was service down in some areas in 2012?
Standard Motor Products, Inc. announces it has released a new TechSmart Tech Session that features the TechSmart line of park assist sensors, providing useful information for this growing product category.
Philips Automotive's new website at Philips.com/automotive makes it easier for consumers to find the right light for their driving needs.
Four Seasons announces the Tech Buzz promotion, running through July 31, 2013.
    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.
Hankook Tire America Corp. was named a 2013 Partner in Transformation for Sears Holdings Corp.
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.

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RO-PEPtalk is an add-on software tool to assist automotive repair shops in lowering energy costs and improving work performance on the Mitchell RepairCenter™ ToolStore.
AudaExplore announced the availability of Audatex Estimating version 7.0, which delivers a range of data enhancements and compatibility with the latest operating systems.
PPG Automotive Refinish has launched a new, enhanced IT field support program for its collision center customers.
U.S. Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank presented U.S. Chemical & Plastics with the President’s “E” Award for Exports.
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) is pleased to announce I-CAR’s course offerings at ASRW 2013.
Individuals may now register to attend the 2013 SEMA Show by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/register.
Axalta Coating Systems, formerly DuPont Performance Coatings, has partnered with Optima Automotive to work with its customers on its overall web presence marketing tactics.
With its new informative and easy-to-read packaging on its aerosol paints, PlastiKote has made it much easier for its customers to display and sell PlastiKote products to their customers.
uParts, Inc. announced closing of its Series-A financing led by GRP Partners, Fraser McCombs Capital and other influential individuals in the automotive industry.
The Texas Franchise Tax legislation was included in Substitute House Bill 500, which recently passed the Texas State House.

Aftermarket Business

  Distributors and suppliers who don’t like changes in their businesses are in for a rough ride during the next few years.
  The 2013 Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award was presented to Cliff and Curt Hovis, Hovis Auto and Truck Supply, May 21 at GAAS in Chicago.
  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.
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.