Removal of Judge Denied in Steeltex Suit
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl has denied a motion by attorney Joseph Lisoni to disqualify Judge Christopher Sheldon from hearing further matters in his attempts to gain a national class action suit against Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT).
ASA Announces Two New Partnerships
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced two new partnership agreements with the Automotive Service Councils of California and the Florida Automotive Trades Association. The opportunity for industry groups to participate in such partnerships is a result of ASA’s strategic plan, according to Ron Pyle, ASA president and chief staff executive.
GreenMan Technologies Acquires American Tire Disposal
GreenMan Technologies has acquired all tire collection operations of American Tire Disposal (ATD), Inc., a southern California-based company that collects and markets scrap tires. GreenMan will consolidate ATD’s business into its existing California operations. Founded in 1992, GreenMan Technologies is made up of a group of eight affiliated companies that collect, process and market more than 30 million scrap tires annually in whole, shredded or granule form.
TV, Movies Elevate Popularity of the Custom Car
The black Honda Prelude with hints of pearl blue beckons you to take a ride to hear its 800-watt amplified stereo blasting OutKast’s “Roses,” to sit in its gray racing seats and watch through tinted windows as people stare enviously. Tricking out vehicles has long been a part of American culture. Whether it’s a hot rod, monster truck or chromed-out Chevrolet, we want our rides to express our personalities. Today it’s a $29-billion industry highlighted in movies and cable programs.
Beck/Arnley Partners with APW Pronto Auto Parts
Southern California warehouse distributor APW Pronto Auto Parts has added the Beck/Arnley import program to its offerings. The company will distribue the Beck/Arnley line to its Carson, Los Angeles, North Hollywood, San Diego and South El Monte, Calif., locations.
New Publication Provides Outline for Starting Scrap Tire Business
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has developed a new, free publication designed to help entrepreneurs interested in the scrap tire industry plan business strategies.
National Pronto Association Adds Fourth New Shareholder This Year
National Pronto Association announced yesterday that Ken Smith Auto Parts has become the newest shareholder to join the programmed distribution group. Ken Smith Auto Parts is the fourth auto parts business this year to become a shareholder of National Pronto Association. It is the second company to join the group in recent weeks. According to Bill Maggs, president of National Pronto Association, these new additions are part of a concerted effort to build Pronto’s network throughout the country.
Automotive Black Boxes Getting More Use
A Palm Beach County, Fla., woman injured in a traffic accident is planning to use information from a automotive black box in her effort to seek damages. The case is part of a nationwide trend to use the event data recorders in traffic cases, the Palm Beach Post reported Tuesday.
Herman Trend Alert: Are Two-Year Colleges Ready to Prepare Tomorrow’s Workforce?
Citizens are asking questions about whether community and technical colleges are prepared to educate and train the next generation of employees located throughout the U.S., these two-year institutions are charged with preparing people for jobs in the communities they serve. While quite a few of these colleges are highly efficient and effective, some fall woefully short of capacity to do the job employers expect.
Executive Interview with USA Industries President and Owner Vince Trapani
Vince Trapani, owner and president of USA Industries, recently took some time to talk with aftermarketNews.com. Trapani talked about the rapid growth his company has undergone since its founding in the mid-80s. He also shared his insights on the starter and alternator segment of the industry, competition from China and a recent factory visit from President Bush.