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Executive Interview with David M. Durant, General Manager Fixed Operations, Volkswagen of America

In this exclusive aftermarketNews.com Executive Interview, Durant discusses the state of Volkswagen after-sales and how the company has made strides in its J.D. Power rankings.
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The Pulse: Which Vehicle Makes Account for Most Volume in Independent Repair Shops?

In this installment of The Pulse, we look at data from IMR that shows which vehicle makes account for the most volume at America's independent repair shops. The research compares the numbers from 2009...
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Does your 2010 marketing budget include funding to support social media marketing initiatives?
Yes, we are currently using social media in our marketing initiatives.: 58.24%
 
No, but we plan to do so in the near future.: 20.88%
 
No, we don’t see social media as a valuable marketing tool for our business.: 20.88%
 

Opinion: ASE Certification Is a Matter of Common Sense

Gary Goms: 'For me, there's never been any question of the value of ASE testing.'
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Herman Trend Alert: Using Games and Play to Boost Productivity

As more Gen Y and Millennials enter the workforce, using gaming, social networking tools and advanced communication techniques are more effective for engaging employees. These 21st Century inventions ...
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Herman Trend Alert: Economic Recovery Promotes Jumping Ship

After 15 straight months of time in which layoffs exceeded voluntary departures, it appears that the job market is finally shifting.
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Thursday, September 02, 2010
SPX Service Solutions Announces Strategic Alliance with Launch Tech Co. of China
Company says the new alliance with this leading Chinese automotive aftermarket equipment and services provider will expand SPX's presence in world's largest automotive market. More...

ACDelco Introduces All-New ACDelco Advantage Friction Lineup
Company says 12-month/12,000-mile warranty sets line apart from many competitive products. More...

Affinia Names Rick Pizarek Vice President, Global Chassis
For the past three years, Pizarek has served as vice president and general manager of Asia Operations for Affinia's Global Brake & Chassis Group. Based in Shanghai, Pizarek led Affinia’s under vehicle... More...

USW Says Tariff on Chinese Tires Was Effective in First Year
Union says U.S. production and market share are up as job losses reverse. More...

Government Considers Changes to Vehicle MPG Stickers
One proposal would replace the familiar numeric miles-per-gallon system required on all new cars and light trucks sold with an A, B, C grade system that would include an estimation of how much a drive... More...

CARB Tire Pressure Regulation Goes Into Effect
Along with other stipulations, this regulation, commonly known as the Tire Pressure Regulation, will require automotive service providers to check and inflate each vehicle’s tires to the recommended t... More...

Deadline to Enter 2010 Automotive Communications Awards Extended
Entries now due by Sept. 10. More...

APRA Files Comments on 'Green Jobs'
APRA President Bill Gager noted that APRA members not only avoid the consumption of 85 to 95 percent of the energy that is required to produce new parts, but remanufacturing also avoids CO2 emissions ... More...

Cooper Tire Kicks Off the Ultimate Bowl Tour
The winner of the Cooper Tires Ultimate Bowl Tour and three lucky friends will travel on a private jet, their own "team plane," making stops in Pasadena, Miami, New Orleans, Dallas and Glendale over n... More...




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